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Throughout "deflategate," most of the talk has been about the ease of throwing a deflated ball. The recent investigation has sparked debate over whether New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady would have a passing adv...

A law firm hired by the N.F.L. has asked Columbia's physics department for help in understanding how weather could affect the pressure in footballs, according to a summary of the communication.

The Seahawks' most glorious smack talk on media day came on the subject of footballs deflated below the league standard.

Tom Benson's attorney fought back in court Tuesday, asking that the lawsuit filed against the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner by his daughter and grandchildren be dismissed.

When the NFL suspended Adrian Peterson, commissioner Roger Goodell directed the Vikings running back to meet with a league-assigned psychiatrist. The NFLPA argues that Goodell did not have the power to attach such terms ...

Patriots owner Robert Kraft's pre-emptive strike the previous night took the issue of air pressure in footballs on Super Bowl media day and, well, deflated it.

Despite missing half of the regular season and losing his starting job, several NFL teams are reportedly interested in trading for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. According to NJ.com, the Eagles are unsure ab...

New England Patriots cornerback Brandon Browner told ESPN he and his teammates would go after injured Seattle Seahawks defensive backs Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas during Super Bowl XLIX. But maybe he should be worrie...

The NFL is easily the most popular sport in the United States, dominating in revenue and drawing higher ratings than any show on TV. This year's season will culminate with the 2015 Super Bowl between the Seattle Seahawks...

Richard Sherman isn't just preparing for the New England Patriots this week. He's getting ready for the birth of his son.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has been fighting a cold for nearly a week but said on Wednesday he expects to be fine for Sunday's Super Bowl showdown with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.

Researchers tested 42 retired players between the ages of 40 and 69 and found that those who started playing football prior to age 12 performed "significantly worse" on three cognitive measures.

Super Bowl security officials acknowledge the NFL championship game represents a high profile target on a world stage but are unaware of any specific credible threats against Sunday's showcase.

A study of N.F.L. retirees found that those who began playing tackle football when they were younger than 12 increased their risk of developing memory and thinking problems later in life.

Marshawn Lynch found a new way to say nothing.

The food and beverage giant has expanded its marketing efforts beyond game day to include events across the country.

Take a trip down memory lane with as we select another one of our five favourite Super Bowls from years gone by.

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An Associated Press analysis of the 51 youth concussion laws in each state and the District of Columbia finds that fewer than half contain all of the key principles of the model legislation.

Almost as dominant as New England's performance in the AFC championship game was the showing for Pro Picks in both conference title matches.

The NFL, which holds its Super Bowl on Sunday, is enjoying a significant surge in global interest with Russia and China leading the way, according to a study by a leading sports marketing research company.

This Super Bowl Facebook is taking a page from Twitter's playbook, for the first time during a football championship selling ads that target people based on what they are talking about in real time.