4 September 2008, 11:50 am
The 2008 NFL season kicks off tomorrow night with a game between the New York Giants and Washington Redskins – and haven’t you always wanted to know the science behind the pigskin? In honor of America's favorite (fall) pastime, the SciAm team has a new package of football-related stories, includ... read more
4 September 2008, 8:18 am
Welcome to a new NFL season, to a topsy-turvy league in which champions and playoff teams are downgraded from powerful to suspect in the space of an offseason. No matchup epitomizes that more than tonight's regular-season opener when the New York Giants begin their title defense by hosting a Washing... read more
4 September 2008, 7:57 am
The New York Giants are getting set to kickoff the pro football season Thursday night at home against the Washington Redskins. It’s a good NFC East battle right out of the gates for the defending Super Bowl champs who lost their last four home games last season including one to the ‘Skins.... read more
4 September 2008, 7:11 am
While two non-league victories were dandy, now it’s time for the Goshen High School football Redskins to focus on a seven-week Northern Lakes Conference schedule filled with obstacles.... read more
4 September 2008, 6:35 am
When the Giants begin the defense of their championship against the Washington Redskins on Thursday night, the support cast will move into starring roles.... read more
3 September 2008, 10:55 pm
KANKAKEE - If nothing else, the Morris Redskins can use Friday night's 34-7 season-opening varsity football loss at Bishop McNamara as a learning experience.... read more