Every coach of American-style football preaches it, but few players learn: If there is a fumble and the ball is loose on the field, don't try to pick it up! Just fall on it. Instead, players ...

Baseball may be America’s pastime, but football is its passion. One man, Walter Camp, did more than any other American to shape the nation’s love affair with the sport today. "What Washington ...

The unique shape of the ball was somewhat formalized in the early 20th century and that form was exploited to great success when the forward pass was introduced to football in 1906.

Editor’s Note (10/12/21): This story from July on the use of “race norming” in the National Football League (NFL) is being republished following the resignation of Las Vegas Raiders head ...

3 Black Iowans who shaped history. The Gazette. Feb. 21, 2022 11:00 am, ... It is the only major college football stadium name after an African-American person.