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Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

‘Shake It Off’ with the Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce content | Editorial

Editors October 2, 2023
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have captured the attention of the country with their budding relationship. But, has the media gone too far with its coverage of the duo?
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

On-Deck Circle: Why hitting a baseball is the most difficult skill in sports

Brendan Galvin September 28, 2023
Deion Sanders recently said hitting a baseball was the most challenging part of his athletic career, and he's not the only athlete to say that. Turns out, baseball is much more difficult than it looks.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

King Patrick Mahomes ushers in a new era of quarterbacks with second Super Bowl win | Minority Report

Lincoln Son Currie February 21, 2023
Mahomes is much more than a great quarterback. He’s the death knell for the statuesque white quarterback of Manning or Brady’s ilk. 
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Chiefs defeat Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Brett Abrams February 15, 2023
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the last four years.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

EDITORIAL: Don’t rejoice with the NFL for its fake commitment to diversity

Editors February 13, 2023
In recent years, the NFL has taken its foot off the pedal of progress in tackling issues related to the lack of diversity and the treatment of Black players. Many see Super Bowl LVII's rank as a chance of redemption— but does a lucky lineup really warrant that kind of commendable merit?
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: 2022-23 NFL Season Awards

Brett Abrams February 8, 2023
With the 2022-23 NFL season in the rearview, here are four awards given out to players that may or may not exist.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Super Bowl Storylines

Brett Abrams January 30, 2023
The stage is set for a Super Bowl LVII showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, and this year's game will be a historic one. Columnist Brett Abrams details storylines that have emerged leading up to the big showdown.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Conference Championship preview

Brett Abrams January 23, 2023
The San Francisco 49ers take on the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cincinnati Bengals battle the Kansas City Chiefs in the Conference Championship round of the NFL playoffs.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: The Legend of Taylor Heinicke

Brett Abrams December 1, 2022
Taylor Heinicke has proved himself as a reliable starter after years of being a backup option to the Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans and Washington Commanders.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Midseason Report

Brett Abrams November 1, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams covers the halfway point of the NFL season, where the Bills and Chiefs have created separation in the AFC, while the NFC East has turned into a powerhouse.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

4th and Inches: Revisiting offseason trades

Brett Abrams October 11, 2022
In this week's edition of 4th and Inches, Brett Abrams gives the winners and losers of this offseason's biggest trades, including Russell Wilson to the Broncos, Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins and more.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Inside the Huddle: Don’t worry NFL fans, the League is in safe hands

Ethan Biddle February 2, 2022
Columnist Ethan Biddle reflects on the incoming generation of star players in the NFL.
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