The Masked Professor vs. the Unmasked Student

At universities, some instructors are finding the return to the classroom a nerve-racking experience. A few have quit — one in the middle of class.

This Season’s Vital College Football Statistic: Vaccination Rates

With forfeits possible this year, teams see vaccinations as competitive advantages, prompting locker room campaigns to drive rates higher.

Carl Nassib Is Seeking His Path as an Out Athlete

Nassib, the N.F.L. player who made history this week when he came out as gay, has long yearned to make a difference in the world.

Carl Nassib, the First Openly Gay N.F.L. Player, Has Been a Football Everyman

“I’ve been meaning to do this for a while now,” the N.F.L. lineman said. He comes from a football family, was a standout at Penn State and has taught his teammates about personal finance.

Former Penn State President Will Serve 2 Months in Jail in Child Abuse Scandal

Graham B. Spanier, who was found guilty in 2017 of one misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child, must report to prison on July 9.