This is Season 3 of the Siege of the NFL Network, a standoff that probably will not change this year.

Mr. Lynch twice led the N.F.L. in interceptions as a defensive back for the New York Giants and who later spent 40 years as a radio broadcaster for the team

When you think about it, the sports business in this country is dominated by self-made men looking for mountains to conquer.

ESPN is debuting new technology with Electronic Arts that would allow sports commentators to interact with three-dimensional virtual players.

If a Hail Mary deal to give ESPN Classic’s slot to the NFL Network or fold it into the ESPN family goes through, it would demonstrate how much the league needs ESPN.

If a Hail Mary deal to give ESPN Classic’s slot to the NFL Network or fold it into the ESPN family goes through, it would demonstrate how much the league needs ESPN.

The N.F.L. is asking Congress for an exception to the requirement of publicly disclosing the names and salaries of employees at its headquarters, which has nonprofit status.

The N.F.L. is asking Congress for an exception to the requirement of publicly disclosing the names and salaries of employees at its headquarters, which has nonprofit status.

The Rooney family’s attempts to divest from its gambling interests to satisfy the N.F.L. commissioner may lead the family losing control of one of football’s storied franchises.

Al Michaels will not spend any of his Thursday nights in November and December working for the NFL Network after all.