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Vita Vea in Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform, smiling (© Zach Bolinger/AP)

Meet star U.S. athletes who credit their Tongan heritage

Many Tongan American athletes are making a name for themselves in pro sports and shining a light on the their culture.
Two women on baseball field smiling (© Joseph Guzy/Miami Marlins)

Changing the game: U.S. women in sports management

Several women are working in senior management positions for major U.S. sports franchises historically dominated by men.
Diptych of two football players in action on the field (Left: © Seth Wenig/AP; RIght: David J. Phillip/AP)

Americans love the Super Bowl

This year's Super Bowl pits two dynamic quarterbacks against each other. But Americans' devotion to the game is about much more than football.
Side-by-side photos of Joe Burrow and Matthew Stafford on field in football gear, holding football (© AP Images)

To Americans, the Super Bowl is more than just a game

Millions of Americans will gather on what has become practically a cultural holiday to watch the biggest football game of the year.
Female coach giving American football player in uniform instructions during practice (© Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images)

Women tackle new opportunities in the NFL

The NFL will start the 2021 season with a record number of female coaches. Learn how the league is increasing women's roles in football.
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Jets hire Robert Saleh, NFL’s first Muslim head coach

Learn why Robert Saleh, the first Muslim head coach of an NFL team, walked away from the world of finance to pursue his dream of coaching football.
Football player holding trophy in air as confetti falls and other players celebrate (© Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)

Super Bowl 2021 will be different

About 7,500 health care workers will see the game in person while most others will watch from home. Learn what else will change because of COVID-19.
Shaquem Griffin running with football (© Darron Cummings/AP Images)

One-handed star tackles the National Football League

Linebacker Shaquem Griffin has inspired a fan base that is growing to include far greater numbers than that of a typical draftee just out of college.
Football player hoisting trophy in air as confetti rains down (© AP Images)

Why Americans go crazy over the Super Bowl

More than 100 million people across America are expected to watch the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles compete in the Super Bowl. Why?