News & Sports

Mike Florio breaks down one major flaw in the NFL's postseason awards system: The reveal date of the winners. Florio points out that by time the award winners are announced, gears have switched to the Super Bowl and not enough attention is paid to the victors. (NBC Sports)

Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal tells the TODAY anchors about her latest film, "Won't Back Down," where she plays a mother who aims to help a failing public school. She explains why she wanted her character's flaws to be seen throughout the movie. (TODAY)

Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez chat with TODAY's  Ann Curry about the highs and lows of their relationship, which they reflect on in new book "Along the Way—The Journey of a Father and Son." (TODAY)

Fashion expert Jene Luciani helps hide the figure "flaws" such as "cankles" and "muffin tops" with fabulous fashion solutions for fall. (TODAY)

Rolls-Royce, the maker of the engine that failed on a giant Qantas jet, reportedly knew the power plants had issues but did not recall them. NBC's Tom Costello reports. 

After the accidental death of his young son, a father uncovered problems that date back decades with one of the most popular firearms ever sold. CNBC's Scott Cohn reports. (Nightly News)