As the NFL owners and players hold the upcoming season hostage as they haggle over billions of dollars, the author and several fans ponder an existence without football.

Like 80s retro bands before them, 90s cover bands are gaining popularity across the country. But to become as big as the cover bands of previous eras, they’ll have to overcome a number of challenges.

Ever since the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti last year, most of the focus has been on the plight of the survivors. However, their relatives living in the United States have also been suffering in their efforts to sustain their families back home.

All fans are happy when their teams win, but what about when they lose? Most will shake it off, but some can’t. For them, sports is an unhealthy obsession for which they may need to solicit professional help.