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  • Vernon Davis on Football, Acting, and Life Beyond the Gridiron

    Vernon Davis on Football, Acting, and Life Beyond the Gridiron

    Davis is no longer just a retired NFL tight end. Now he’s an actor, producer, entrepreneur and more. He tells all in a sprawling interview.
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    Brandon Anderson
    May 10, 2021
    What’s to Blame for the NFL’s ACL Problem?

    What’s to Blame for the NFL’s ACL Problem?

    Looking at the three possible culprits causing the NFL’s annual slew of preseason ACL tears.
    Go to the profile of Dr. Rajpal Brar
    Dr. Rajpal Brar
    Sep 6, 2018
    What Sport Would 2018 Bo Jackson Play?

    What Sport Would 2018 Bo Jackson Play?

    You’re a superstar, modern athlete with wants and needs. Which ball should you pick up?
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    Ben Beecken
    Sep 17, 2018
    How Nike Can Win Back Their Conservative Fans

    How Nike Can Win Back Their Conservative Fans

    Oh sure, Nike stock just closed at its highest valuation ever, but every customer counts. Nike must win back the dominant Air Monarch…
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    serge
    Sep 21, 2018
    Imagining How Great the NFL Would Be Without Kickers

    Imagining How Great the NFL Would Be Without Kickers

    After a weekend of kicker futility, it might be time to do away with the position entirely.
    Go to the profile of Anthony Varriano
    Anthony Varriano
    Sep 20, 2018
    2021: The Year of Football’s Great Labor War

    2021: The Year of Football’s Great Labor War

    “We prepare for war.” DeMaurice Smith, NFLPA
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    Alfonso Neal
    Sep 12, 2018
    The Moral Compromise of Loving College Football

    The Moral Compromise of Loving College Football

    Why I still love the game even though I know I probably shouldn’t.
    Go to the profile of Micah Wimmer
    Micah Wimmer
    Sep 8, 2018
    Solving Major League Baseball’s Young Person Problem

    Solving Major League Baseball’s Young Person Problem

    Baseball’s fan base is aging, and an electronic strike zone is what MLB needs to appeal to young people and save America’s Pastime.
    Go to the profile of Anthony Varriano
    Anthony Varriano
    Sep 8, 2018
    My Failed Tryout with the ‘7 Seconds or Less’ Phoenix Suns

    My Failed Tryout with the ‘7 Seconds or Less’ Phoenix Suns

    I was 25 when I got my second chance to play in the NBA, and Shawn Marion didn’t have to say much to put me in my place.
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    Trevor Huffman
    Aug 31, 2018
    How Niche Sports Can Use Tech to Go Mainstream

    How Niche Sports Can Use Tech to Go Mainstream

    The panel looks at how advancements in technology could tip the scales for sports on the fringe.
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    Grandstand Staff
    Aug 30, 2018
    The NBA Needs to Stay out of Its Players’ Mental Health Records

    The NBA Needs to Stay out of Its Players’ Mental Health Records

    If the NBA really wants to provide their players with support, they’ll let them seek it confidentially.
    Go to the profile of Afi Ahmed
    Afi Ahmed
    Aug 27, 2018
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