Monte Kiffin, N.F.L. Defensive Coaching Mastermind, Dies at 84

N.F.L. Defensive Coaching Genius Monte Kiffin Passes Away at Age 84 Monte Kiffin, a successful coach with numerous N.F.L. and college teams, passed away at 84. He led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense to Super Bowl victory in 2003 with his innovative Cover 2 defensive scheme. Kiffin was also known for coaching at other prominent … Read more

N.F.L. Ordered to Pay Billions in Sunday Ticket Lawsuit

N.F.L. Must Pay Billions in Sunday Ticket Lawsuit A federal jury in Los Angeles ordered the NFL to pay almost $5 billion in damages for manipulating the price of the Sunday Ticket subscription service offered by DirecTV. This decision follows a class-action trial that lasted a month and almost a decade of legal battles. The … Read more

Why the N.F.L. Put a $7 Billion Antitrust Case in the Hands of an Unpredictable Jury

How the N.F.L. Entrusted a $7 Billion Antitrust Case to a Jury of Unpredictable Individuals The NFL has historically made games available to fans for free on national networks, contributing to its immense popularity. However, a class-action lawsuit alleges that the league colluded with CBS and Fox to raise the price of DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket … Read more