football – Page 17 – People's World

Today in black history: First black quarterback inducted into NFL Hall of Fame

February 4, 2014 By Special to People’s World

He won five Grey Cups, and is notable for helping to erase the prejudice within the world of sports that black quarterbacks could not succeed in professional football.

Richard Sherman and a changing story line

January 31, 2014 By Sam Webb

What Sherman said wasn't gracious to his defeated opponent, but it was by no means out of bounds, nothing that would warrant the controversy that followed.

Northwestern University footballers file union election cards

January 30, 2014 By PAI

With virtually unanimous player support, and Steelworker backing, football players at Northwestern University filed a formal petition and signed union recognition election cards.

Growing college football player protest demands NCAA reforms

October 10, 2013 By John Bachtell

Though many college athletes live in poverty, a protest by National Collegiate Athletic Association football players is quietly spreading across the nation.

NFL escapes “judicial nets” with concussion deal

September 4, 2013 By Neil Parthun

The most recent "whale" to escape meaningful legal accountability was the National Football League (NFL) who settled over 4,000 lawsuits from former players and families.