Thanksgiving and NFL football go hand-in-hand today, but when did the tradition of football on Turkey Day even start? As it turns out, the NFL – technically, its direct predecessor, the American ...

When you think of Thanksgiving today, football is on the short list of holiday staples. As the late, great John Madden put it, “Thanksgiving and football. Some things just go together greatly.” While ...

Most people who celebrate Thanksgiving spend days thinking about the holiday menu and mouthwatering Thanksgiving desserts. And we don't blame them! This special time of year is essentially an excuse ...

Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and for history lovers, it's not just a time to eat until bursting. The history of the Thanksgiving holiday has been diluted and romanticized to make it more palatable, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thanksgiving is nearly here. Millions of Americans will soon celebrate by tucking in for a big meal with friends and family, by ...

The main protein eaten at the first Thanksgiving between the pilgrims and Native Americans was probably lobster, not turkey. Pictured: the turkey President George W. Bush pardoned Nov. 26, 2008. Getty ...

The Miami Dolphins are back to playing on Thanksgiving, with their game against the Green Bay Packers on Thursday night marking their first appearance on the holiday in more than a decade. The ...

With Thanksgiving approaching, many of you may be finalizing plans for the big day. But many of you may also feel torn over whether or not to celebrate. You may be wondering how to observe the day ...

The first Sunday of the NFL regular season has arrived. Here's a look at the full list of games and how to watch. NFL Week 1 continues Sunday with 13 games across CBS, Fox and NBC. Here’s the full ...