Though the NFL is technologically advanced enough to feature high-definition instant replay and in-helmet communications systems, it’s still antiquated enough to feature old-fashioned paper playbooks. Thanks to tablet computers — namely the iPad — that could change. [More]
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21 Super Bowl Ad Previews
By 2.4.11
For some (me), the best part of the show on Sunday will be the ads. But now I don’t even need to suffer through a sport that stole its name from an already established and much better game, which you know as soccer, because Adfreak has got the goods on the Super Bowl ad spots, with 21 teasers and full ads. Darth Volkswagen is already an early contender for best of the night, and first place in my heart: [More]
UConn Football Donor Demands His Millions Back Because He Didn't Get To Pick Coach
By 1.26.11
People who accept donations for colleges may want to start handing out receipts that indicate “all giving is final,” because moneybags donors are starting to ask for refunds. [More]
Would You Pay $200 To Watch The Super Bowl On TV?
By 1.20.11
Never at a loss for new ways to make more money off its overeager fan base, the NFL will charge $200 for spectators to watch the Super Bowl on a giant screen outside the stadium. [More]
NFL Considering Real-Life First Down Laser Marker
By 12.16.10
When an inexperienced football fan attends his first game, he might wonder aloud why there’s no yellow first down line on the field — while everyone laughs at him. An inventor has nailed down some technology that may eliminate such awkward circumstances. [More]
Snow Lays Waste To Metrodome, Sends Football Game To Detroit
By 12.13.10
A colossal snowstorm in Minnesota did to the Metrodome what other teams have been doing to the Vikings most of the season, making it collapse under intense pressure. Snow punctured the puffy, Teflon roof of the 28-year-old structure, forcing tonight’s Vikings-Giants game to be played in Detroit. The game had already been delayed because the Giants couldn’t get a flight into Minneapolis. [More]
NFL Will Refund Most Tickets If Lockout Occurs Next Season
By 11.30.10
Even as NFL fans are enjoying this season, the specter of a lockout for the 2011 season looms large. With that work stoppage looking more and more possible every day, the league has had to make a decision on how to deal with ticket refunds should the league come to a grinding halt next year. And for most people, it’s not horrible news. [More]
Favre's Photography Endeavor Could Lose Him $100 Million In Endorsements
By 10.14.10
Over his storied career, Brett Favre has developed a reputation for inexplicable turnovers, but his off-field exploits could cause his biggest giveaway yet. Accusations that he sent lewd pictures and text messages to a whistle blower could make him cough up $100 million in potential endorsements over the rest of his life. [More]
A Trick That Lets You Get NFL Sunday Ticket Without DirecTV
By 9.13.10
John wanted online access to DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket, which lets viewers watch just about any NFL game that isn’t blacked out, but he didn’t want to have to order DirecTV for the privilege. When he read that the company started selling the service online — but only to those who are restricted from ordering DirecTV — he thought of a ruse that would get the provider to give him the nod of approval. [More]
Lloyd's Of London Hopes Troy Polamalu Doesn't Get Male Pattern Baldness
By 9.2.10
Head and Shoulders pitchman/Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker/ thief of Arizona Cardinals’ fans dreams Troy Polamalu is known for his flowing black locks that cover the last name on his jersey. The shampoo ad guys want to make sure things stay that way and thus have taken out a $1 million insurance policy through wacky British insurers Lloyd’s of London, the AP reports. [More]
Comcast Took My NFL Network Away Just As Season Begins
By 8.16.10
Comcast’s long, bitter struggle with the NFL Network ended last year, but that was only the beginning of the cable giant’s waffling over whether or not to charge customers extra for the channel. [More]
Miniature Know-It-All Computer Referees Plan To Take Over NFL
By 8.9.10
Fed up with controversy surrounding inconclusive replays, the NFL is exploring the possibility of putting microchips in balls, goal lines and first down markers in order to let computers decide whether touchdowns and first downs are valid. [More]
Watch The World Cup Online Live (Sometimes Free!)
By 6.11.10
The World Cup has started and there’s several places you can watch the beautiful game, aka soccer, aka association football, streaming live online and free. There’s restriction depending on your geographical location and internet service provider, but with a little effort and know-how you should be catching all the excitement of the awesomest sport in the world in no time. [Lifehacker] [More]
By 1.5.10
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The CEO of Domino’s Pizza has quit in order to become athletic director of the University of Michigan. He will now have 30 minutes or less to decide whether or not to fire Rich Rodriguez. [Businessweek] [More]
Pontiac Silverdome Sells For Only $583,000
By 11.18.09
35 years ago, taxpayers paid $55.7 million to build the Pontiac Silverdome, former home of the Detroit Lions. The city of Pontiac has been itching to be free of the stadium’s $1.5 million umaintenence bill, so it sold the property at auction. For $583,000.
Man Sues Coors Over Invalid Contest Codes
By 10.9.09
An Illinois man has filed a class-action lawsuit against MillerCoors because the “Silver Ticket Sweepstakes” code on the case of beer he recently bought turned out to be invalid. The man says he tried entering the code online and over the phone, but it was rejected each time—not because it wasn’t a winning code, but because it wasn’t a legitimate sweepstakes entry code to begin with.
NFL Can't Show Expat Fans Games They Paid $240 To See
By 9.22.09
Eric moved out of the country and tried to take the NFL with him via NFL GamePass, the service — not available in the U.S. — that lets fans watch games online from abroad.
NFL Not Going To Budge On Blackouts — Will Post Games Online
By 9.15.09
The NFL’s blackout rule — which prevents games from being broadcast in home markets if there is no sellout — is coming under fire lately as some teams (ok, let’s face it, we’re talking about Jacksonville) might not have a single home sellout all season.
