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Young, famous and newly rich: A family dilemma for pro athletes
Noel King May 23, 2013
Kobe Bryant's legal battle with his mother over the sale of his childhood memorabilia is an extreme example of the pressure some pro athletes feel from their families when they become wealthy.
Are the 49ers a good fit for Levi Strauss?
Kai Ryssdal May 9, 2013
Can a partnership with the 49ers save the stagnant brand that is Levi Strauss jeans?
A former agent reflects on the NFL draft
Kai Ryssdal Apr 25, 2013
ESPN's Andrew Brandt reflects on the draft and why players should have an agent at their side.
NFL draft is less art, more science: A how-to guide
David Gura Apr 25, 2013
Big data competes with gut instinct in determining how multimillion dollar contracts are meted out in the NFL draft.
NFL players hire Harvard for health study
Dan Gorenstein Jan 30, 2013
The players will spend $100 million on a 10-year study to find out just how hazardous football is to their health.
'Tebowing,' 'Linsanity'...and now 'Kaepernicking'
Jim Burress Jan 24, 2013
The 49er QB looks to trademark the name of his signature move, but is it worth it?
Do fired NFL coaches suffer much financially?
Amy Scott Dec 31, 2012
Terminated NFL coaches often resurface elsewhere in the league... along with a fat paycheck.
Victoria's Secret at the Dallas Cowboys stadium
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 1, 2012
Undies and pigskin: a match made on the gridiron?
What does it take to be an NFL referee?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Sep 27, 2012
Recipe for a referee: start at the bottom, hit the gym, and keep your day job.
NFL reaches deal with referees, ending lockout
Jeremy Hobson Sep 27, 2012
The National Football League has reached an agreement to end a lockout of referees. The league will give existing referees much of what they want for the next few years, including a defined pension plan and a pay raise.
