football

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A former Yale offensive lineman, he started his career as a high school football coach after an unsuccessful attempt to make the NFL and now describes himself as a “lifelong entrepreneur.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The final hearing has been scheduled to begin Feb. 8, after the end of the college football season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Two of Adam's friends tell BBC Newsbeat they previously felt safe while playing football, but Adam's death has changed things.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In Scotland, Glasgow's football culture has shaped generations of players.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He was captain of the school team now, and football was on his mind most of the time, but even more so today because we were going to have a match that afternoon.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo