
Peter King Recounts A lifetime of Covering the NFL In His New Book
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Veteran sports journalist Peter King recently discussed his new book, "The Game," which compiles forty annual stories chronicling his extensive career covering professional football for Sports Illustrated. Throughout the interview, King highlighted how significantly the NFL evolved from a league rivaling baseball in popularity with modest draft events into a massive global enterprise. He also detailed his unique behind-the-scenes reporting methods, such as embedding himself with game officials and establishing deep trust with athletes before modern corporate branding and social media made such access nearly impossible. Furthermore, King addressed the sport's darker realities, expressing…