Junior Seau Death Latest in String of NFL Suicides

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2012 Junior Seau is the latest ex-NFL player to commit suicide, leaving some to question whether these cases may be related to brain injuries the men suffered during their playing careers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Four Reasons to Watch the Super Bowl

By Robert Lipsyte, TomDispatch Feb 2, 2012 You might think that celebrating the holiest day of violence, consumerism and class warfare on your couch is a betrayal of your values or a waste of time Not this Sunday This election season, watch the game to understand how jobs, religion, leadership and health care dominate every American contest. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Plaxico Burress Heads to the Slammer

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2009 Not two years ago, NFL wide receiver Plaxico Burress was on top of his game, helping the New York Giants win Super Bowl XLII in a surprise victory over the New England Patriots. On Thursday, he was on his way to jail for two years after pleading guilty in a felony weapons case. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )