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Readers reply: American football takes for ever. In which other sports do you spend most of your time not playing the game?

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Readers Respond: American Football Takes Forever—In Which Other Sports Do You Spend More Time Off the Field? The average NFL game lasts about three hours, with only one hour of active play. Readers discuss other sports with significant downtime compared to playtime, including golf, school sports, and three-day eventing. For instance, in golf, more time … Read more

Seahawks to Open 2026 NFL Season on a Wednesday, Melbourne Game to Take Place Next Day

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Seahawks to Kick Off 2026 NFL Season on Wednesday, Followed by Melbourne Game the Next Day The NFL will kick off its 2026 season on a Wednesday, marking only the second time in history this has happened. The Seattle Seahawks, as Super Bowl champions, will host the opener on September 9, a day earlier than … Read more

American football takes for ever. In which other sports do you spend most of your time not playing the game?

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“American Football: Why Does It Feel Never-Ending? Which Other Sports Have More Downtime?” The average NFL game lasts three hours, but the actual gameplay only totals one hour. This prompts a discussion about other sports or activities that feature more downtime compared to active playtime. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts or pose new … Read more