As the NFL season kicks off, the spotlight shines on the players, coaches, and referees who drive each game. In particular, female referees have broken new ground by ascending to the pinnacle of officiating. Pioneers like Sarah Thomas have shattered assumptions by commanding respect on the field. But how much progress has the NFL actually…

The NFL has seen legendary talent grace the gridiron over its century-plus history. The record books overflow with iconic running backs like Jim Brown and Walter Payton, receivers like Jerry Rice who dominated the air attack, and defensive powerhouses like Lawrence Taylor who redefined their positions. In 2019, the NFL commemorated these titans of the…

1960s, appearing in the first ever AFL-NFL World Championship Game (retroactively known as Super Bowl I). Though they came up short that day to Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers, the Chiefs maintained relevance over the ensuing decades. But Kansas City largely remained mired in heartbreak for 50 years, unable to recapture the elusive magic of…

Football fever runs deep in Missouri, home of the NFL’s notorious Kansas City Chiefs. As the team dazzles under the lights of Arrowhead Stadium, a question crosses the minds of fans: “Could a female player ever take the field for the Chiefs?” In an era of growing discussion around gender equality in professional sports, many…

Fantasy owners and Texans fans alike can breathe a sigh of relief. After missing three straight contests with an nagging ankle injury, Houston rookie running back Dameon Pierce is poised to retake the field in a pivotal Week 12 AFC South showdown. Though he’s still technically tagged as “questionable” on the official injury report, Pierce…