For the 19th consecutive season, three NFL games will be played on Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving NFL games are a staple of the holiday season, and for the 59th year in a row, the Detroit Lions ...

But there is nothing simple about the history of football on Thanksgiving in America. When did the NFL start playing games on Thanksgiving? That question and more are answered in this exploration ...

Fill your stomach with football, then stuff your faces with turkey. The NFL and Thanksgiving go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. Turkey and stuffing. Your face and a couch cushion after ...

One of the most iconic sporting traditions in America is the NFL's presence on Thanksgiving Day. The two teams most associated with Thanksgiving are the Detroit Lions, who began playing on the ...

He is a proud parent of one son, Ethan. You can follow him on Twitter: @E_Woodyard Thanksgiving Day to sports fans is as much about football as it is about the traditional turkey dinner.

The NFL on Thanksgiving Day has featured some memorable moments, from Clint Longley leading a Cowboys comeback in 1974 and a national TV showcase for the incomparable Barry Sanders to the ...

Every tradition has to start somewhere. For Thanksgiving, that story begins with the pilgrims in the 1600s. For the NFL on Thanksgiving, we'll have to fast forward a little bit. The NFL was born ...

High schools have played football on Thanksgiving for more than 140 years. It's tradition inextricable from the soul of the sport. Or is it? The annual rivalry (in most cases) contests used to ...

Though Rohan is still in very early stages of regaining consciousness, it’s a significant milestone for him and we are hoping ...

Thanksgiving Day is here, which means it is time to get together with loved ones to eat a big meal while watching the Detroit Lions on national television. As they do every year, the Lions will be the ...