In many ways, their departure scenarios mirror each other. Both left New England for other — if not brighter — horizons.

The Steubenville video, tweets, and Instagram images give us a rare window into rape, and what we find makes the cultural myths that serve to silence victims and excuse perpetrators far more difficult to sustain.

The double-amputee Olympian insists he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp accidentally. But prosecutors have presented a very different version of events.

Instead of pretending idiotic fines and impotent rules will actually address its problems, the NFL needs to radically transform itself.

A 30 second spot in this year’s Super Bowl costs an estimated $4 million, an all-time record. At that price, advertisers will go pretty far to get your attention.

We are — in all probability — nearing the end of one of the most extraordinarily successful runs in the history of the National Football League.

As long as players are celebrated for “crushing tackles” and fans cast votes for “best hit ever” — no amount of helmet technology can protect against head injuries.

A record 21 NFL players have been suspended this year for drug violations. So where’s the outrage?

Despite greater awareness about the risks of concussions and other brain injuries – football remains as popular as ever. But as the 2012 NFL season gets underway this week, commentator Bill Littlefield explores the consequences of our national obsession.

Bill Littlefield says the harsh NCAA sanctions against Penn State University football have inspired emotional debate about what’s “fair.”

The statue of Joe Paterno that stood outside Beaver Stadium has been taken down. Joshua Rubenstein says it’s yet another missed opportunity for Penn State.

Despite greater awareness about the risks of concussions and other brain injuries – football remains as popular as ever. But as the 2012 NFL season gets underway this week, commentator Bill Littlefield explores the consequences of our national obsession.

The double-amputee Olympian insists he shot and killed Reeva Steenkamp accidentally. But prosecutors have presented a very different version of events.

We are — in all probability — nearing the end of one of the most extraordinarily successful runs in the history of the National Football League.

In many ways, their departure scenarios mirror each other. Both left New England for other — if not brighter — horizons.

The Steubenville video, tweets, and Instagram images give us a rare window into rape, and what we find makes the cultural myths that serve to silence victims and excuse perpetrators far more difficult to sustain.

A 30 second spot in this year’s Super Bowl costs an estimated $4 million, an all-time record. At that price, advertisers will go pretty far to get your attention.

As long as players are celebrated for “crushing tackles” and fans cast votes for “best hit ever” — no amount of helmet technology can protect against head injuries.

Instead of pretending idiotic fines and impotent rules will actually address its problems, the NFL needs to radically transform itself.

A record 21 NFL players have been suspended this year for drug violations. So where’s the outrage?

Despite greater awareness about the risks of concussions and other brain injuries – football remains as popular as ever. But as the 2012 NFL season gets underway this week, commentator Bill Littlefield explores the consequences of our national obsession.

The statue of Joe Paterno that stood outside Beaver Stadium has been taken down. Joshua Rubenstein says it’s yet another missed opportunity for Penn State.