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Why Georgia Fans Deserve College Football Championship

As title tilt against perennial winners Alabama looms, a tribute to the Bulldogs fans.

Is Cam Newton Helping or Hurting the Panthers?

The Ringer explores the Cam Newton conundrum.

Andy Reid is the Most Influential Innovator in the League

He uses college techniques that never go out of style.

Steelers Defender Says the Game ‘Has to Be Violent’

Mike Mitchell feels trapped in a war for football's soul.

Is the Rams’ Aaron Donald the NFL’s Best Player?

The Rams defensive tackle could steal the spotlight this postseason.

Report: Raiders Will Sign Jon Gruden for 10-year $100M Deal

Gruden will replace Jack Del Rio as head coach.

Brady, Belichick and Kraft Say There’s No Rift Between Them

The Patriots leadership responded to a report of rising team tensions.

Dave Zirin: The Leftist Athlete Whisperer

Colin Kaepernick, Michael Bennett and Gregg Popovich have all turned to Zirin.

Trump to Attend Monday’s College Football National Championship

The stadium will be secured by legions of undercover and uniformed officers.

The Internal Power Struggle Between Kraft, Brady and Belichick

Is this the beginning of the end for the New England Patriots?

The Last Seven NFL Players Who Refused to Stand Back Up

Colin Kaepernick's message started a movement that lasted through the season.

Don’t Be Late to Bill Belichick’s ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Practice

The "bomb cyclone" is no match for Belichick's intensity.

45 ESPN Analysts Rank Their Top NFL Coaching Candidates

Who would you hire to run your NFL franchise?

Is the NFL Ratings Drop a Big Deal?

NFL ratings dropped 9 percent in 2017, the same as primetime broadcast TV.

NFL Head-Coaching Musical Chairs: Who’s Fired, Hired and Staying

The holidays are over, but it's firing-and-hiring season at the NFL.