From Rabbit Ears to Paywalls: Is Our Sunday Tradition Being Sold Off?
By Lucci | Published 2026-04-23T16:03:00.691Z
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NFL -- For decades, football has been our "secular holiday." It was the bridge between generations—the one thing you could talk about with your neighbor or your grandson without it turning into a debate. It was our town square. But as we look toward the 2026 season, that square is starting to feel like it’s being fenced off.
NFL -- For decades, football has been our "secular holiday." It was the bridge between generations—the one thing you could talk about with your neighbor or your grandson without it turning into a debate. It was our town square. But as we look toward the 2026 season, that square is starting to feel like it’s being fenced off.The Spark That Became a HabitIt wasn’t always this complicated. Back in 1939, the first televised game was a grainy experiment for a few thousand viewers. But by 1958—the yea