JOHN RIORDAN: America’s game facing its biggest challenge yet

Now that the US President is safely returned to office, attention has quickly turned to that other ultra-magnified bastion of American culture: the Super Bowl.

JOHN RIORDAN: America’s game facing its biggest challenge yet

The 47th Super Bowl, to be exact. The NFL cavalcade rode into New Orleans these past few days with a strew of unlikely storylines and bad press waiting to be scattered around its carefully managed temporary home for a week.

And yes, once again, concussion is dominating the discussion, the magnitude of this dilemma faced by the sport apparently becoming more and more evident as the stakes get higher.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited