NFL players' biggest flag-football challenge: Playing defense

On Saturday, the U.S. men's national flag football team gave current and former NFL players a crash course in the no-touchy version of the game.
The New York Times

Football through the generations, part 1: Getting spotted, sweeping terraces and playing against George Best

From left: Billy McCullough, George Boateng, Ashley Young, Steve Coppell Illustration: Eamonn Dalton/The Athletic. Photos: Martin Rickett/PA Images; Michael Mayhew/Sportsphoto/Allstar Peter Robinson - PA Images (all via Getty Images) Over the course of ...
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Russell Westbrook Had Dreams of Playing Football Growing Up

Russell Westbrook first entered the league during the 2008-09 season. Throughout his time in the NBA, he’s accomplished numerous accolades and awards. There is no doubt that he’s had an impressive career, especially for someone who grew up wanting to ...
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Defensive lineman Pene looking for opportunity to play pro football in Canada

Wilfried Pene can't wait to be a football player again.