Jan 8th, 2009 · Quarterbacks are normally the center of attention in football. It's even more true this year in Thursday night's college football championship game. It features the last two Heisman Trophy winners, Tim Tebow of Florida and Sam Bradford of Oklahoma.
Dec 23rd, 2008 · George Plimpton was a literary man about town who did it all, from co-founding The Paris Review to boxing (and dribbling and quarterbacking) with the pros. Now, in George, Being George, 200 friends, lovers and rivals detail Plimpton's remarkable exploits.
Nov 26th, 2008 · Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb was benched for ineffective play midway through Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens. But his real troubles started with a boneheaded comment the week before.
Sep 24th, 2008 · Sport can take fans' minds off their troubles, but not in 2008. This year, Patriots coach Bill Belichick, our saint of the perpetual frown, reflects the glum national mood — especially with quarterback Tom Brady out for the season.
Aug 3rd, 2008 · The off-again/on-again retirement of NFL great Brett Favre is back off again. The quarterback was reinstated by the NFL on Sunday. But his old team, the Green Bay Packers, says it doesn't want him as a starter. NPR's Mike Pesca talks to host Andrea Seabrook about Favre's future with (or without) the Packers.
Mar 8th, 2008 · The week in sports included the retirement of football legend Brett Favre, who set numerous NFL records as the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers.
Mar 5th, 2008 · Green Bay Packers' quarterback Brett Favre says he will retire. Though the certain Hall of Famer had just completed one of his finest seasons, he told an ESPN reporter that he's "tired mentally."
Mar 4th, 2008 · Famed Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre has decided to retire from the NFL after 17 seasons. Stunned fans in Green Bay react to the news.