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One of the most popular sports in the United States, American football attracts millions of spectators annually. It’s championship game, the Super Bowl, pulls in consistently high ratings and viewership—2018’s game averaged more than 100 million viewers worldwide. Originally based on rugby, the game has evolved over decades into the sport it is today.

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Ever Wonder: Where Did the Seahawks, Colts Names Come From?
Ever Wonder: Where Did the Seahawks, Colts Names Come From?
May 9, 2023
Ever Wonder where the Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts got their names?
Ever Wonder: How Did the Giants and Cowboys Get Their Names?
Ever Wonder: How Did the Giants and Cowboys Get Their Names?
May 9, 2023
Here's the origin of how both the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys picked their nicknames.
Ever Wonder: How many football teams have been named Texans?
Ever Wonder: How many football teams have been named Texans?
May 9, 2023
The Houston Texans haven't been the only football team in Texas with the name "Texans." Here's the history of the name in professional football.
Ever Wonder: Who is the Guy on the Heisman Trophy?
Ever Wonder: Who is the Guy on the Heisman Trophy?
May 9, 2023
The trophy given to the top player in college football was named after john heisman, but who is the man in the iconic pose? NBC Sports examines.
Ever Wonder: Who Created the Touchdown Dance?
Ever Wonder: Who Created the Touchdown Dance?
May 9, 2023
In the latest installment of ever wonder, take a look at the history of the touchdown dance from the first one in 1965 to today's current celebrations.
Ever Wonder Most Expensive Trophy in Sports Screenshot
Ever Wonder? What is the Most Expensive Trophy in Sports?
May 9, 2023
Have you ever wondered what is the most expensive trophy in sports? Well, the answer may surprise you.
Rodney Adams
Core of the Community
May 9, 2023
Rodney Adams’ website work helps keep north Atlanta suburb connected. Rodney Adams dropped his oldest daughter off at her first softball practice. It was scheduled to last just more than an hour. Not enough time to run errands or head back home, he figured. So Adams decided to stay. He had barely settled in to […]
Academy of Holy Angels Lacrosse
No. 1 School Sports Site Is Divine
May 9, 2023
Minnesota’s Academy of Holy Angels tops list of high school athletics sites. With summer nearing an end and schools opening their doors in earnest, we focus our latest installment of site rankings on high school athletics websites. As always, the top grades go to the sites with the best content, although design and navigation are factored into […]
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Discussion Guide: Rudy
March 21, 2023
Themes in Rudy include believing in yourself, hard work, and overcoming adversity
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Discussion Guide: Friday Night Lights
March 21, 2023
The film focuses on the conflict between the overwhelming pressure to win-at-all-costs and the bigger picture lessons presented throughout the athlete's experiences
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