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Trump’s Criticisms Incite More Protests at NFL Games

By Arnie Stapleton / AP Sep 24, 2017 To show unity, hundred of NFL players sat, kneeled or locked arms during the national anthem on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Adieu to Peyton Manning—and His Squeaky-Clean Image

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Mar 10, 2016 The NFL star has received millions in endorsements, largely because of his reputation as the All-American boy next door. But as he retires, he is being chased by accusations that he exposed himself to a woman in 1996 and that he used a banned substance after a 2011 surgery. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Authorities Shift Blame for Certain Fatal Police Shootings Onto the Dead

Staff / Truthdig Oct 7, 2015 Several fatal shootings by police around the U.S. are being ruled as "suicides by cop." Are officials too eager to explain away the use of deadly force? Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Hagel Clashes With McCain, Geraldo Contemplates Senate Run, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Feb 1, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including details on the newest version of Tennessee's "Don't Say Gay" bill and Denver's mayor channels Ray Lewis after losing an NFL playoff bet. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nate Silver’s Super Bowl Pick Falls Short

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jan 14, 2013 Silver, who writes The New York Times' popular FiveThirtyEight blog, makes his living by predicting events. Oftentimes, he's right, like he was during the 2012 presidential election when he correctly forecast how every state would vote. But even experts are wrong occasionally. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )