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Former Falcons star Tim Green refuses to let ALS silence him as father-son podcast creates lasting legacy
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Former NFL first-round pick Tim Green has one of the most impressive resumes someone can have.
Green, 61, played eight seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, was a broadcaster for “NFL on Fox,” has written nearly 40 books and became a New York Times best-selling author, and is also an attorney.
Green announced he was diagnosed with ALS in 2018, but his diagnosis has not stopped him from continuing to add to his lengthy resume.
Tim Green, center, Troy Green, left, and Ty Green. (Courtesy of the Green family)
Green and his son Troy began a podcast called “Nothing Left Unsaid.” Green lost his ability to speak due to ALS, but speaks using eye-tracking and his AI-generated voice.
Tim and Troy spoke to Fox News Digital about the podcast, which Tim said is “one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever done.”
“Through each conversation we are not only raising awareness about ALS and the journey we’re on, but we’re also creating memories,” Tim said.
“Strengthening our bond and showing others what love, resilience, and humor can look like in the face of adversity. Troy brings his own voice, perspective, and energy to the podcast. Doing this together reminds me that even in the hardest moments there is joy, connection, and purpose.”
However, Green initially felt the world did not need another podcast and was reluctant to start it.
“The inspiration for starting the podcast came from Troy. I was reluctant at first. I thought the world didn’t need another podcast, but Troy kept badgering me to do it. Finally I agreed to do it on the condition that I could honor my Christian faith in every episode and use the platform to raise money and awareness for ALS,” Green said.
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Tim Green looks on through the lens of an iPhone camera. (Courtesy of the Green family)
“Doing the podcast with my son Troy gave it more meaning, it became a way for us to share honest conversations, laugh together, and talk about life, football, ALS and everything in between. We wanted to create a space that was real, hopeful, and maybe even a little inspiring for others. At the heart of it, the podcast is about staying engaged, staying curious, and reminding ourselves and others to leave nothing left unsaid.”
Troy, one of Green’s five kids, said the podcast has given him an opportunity to hear stories about his dad that he had not heard before.
“It’s awesome. It’s fun, I say to people, my dad’s one of the most humble people. If I achieved half of what he did everyone would know about it, but I never hear any of the stories. “Like I never hear about when he used to play or all the good football stories and war stories. I’ve heard of him battling back from injuries or sacking John Elway or whatever it might be, I always hear it from other people,” Troy said.
“It’s really fun for me because I learn, we have some awesome guests on that we get to hear their stories and learn a lot about, but I also get to hear a lot of stuff, people talking about my dad,” Troy said.
Troy recalled one tale he found about his father that Dallas Cowboys great Troy Aikman told on the podcast.
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Defensive end Tim Green, #76 of the Atlanta Falcons, looks on as he stands on the sidelines during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on Sept. 19, 1993 in San Francisco. (George Rose/Getty Images)
“At the end of the episode, we thought we were wrapping up and Troy Aikman is like, ‘You know what, Tim, if it’s alright I have something I want to say’ we’re like, ‘Yeah, sure, what’s going on?’” Troy said.
“It was (Aikman’s) last home game, he was getting booed by the home crowd, and on the first play the receiver was supposed to run a slant and ran an out, so he threw the ball, and it looked like a terrible pass. But really it was a miscommunication on their side. The point of the story is, the crowd started booing him and my dad, who didn’t know Troy Aikman at that time, they played against each other but then after my dad retired and started announcing games, my dad stuck up for Troy Aikman. Basically, saying the fans should appreciate what they have, he’s an All-Pro and won the Super Bowls and shouldn’t be treating him this way.”
“That’s something that I never knew and never heard of. My dad’s never talked about it. Frankly, I don’t know if my dad remembered it, but this many years later, however many years it’s been, 20–30 years later, and it still stuck with Troy Aikman enough for him to bring it up. It’s really cool to hear stories like that.”
Tim said his approach to podcasting has been shaped by his experience as both a writer and broadcaster and those roles have been “incredibly valuable.”
“As a writer I learned how to craft stories that connect with people. How to find the emotional core, the human truth that resonates, that skill helps me bring depth and intention to each episode. Making sure we aren’t just talking but really telling a story that matters. Broadcasting taught me how to communicate clearly, how to listen actively, and how to engage an audience in real time,” Tim said.
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Author Tim Green attends the 17th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – Day 2 at USC on April 22, 2012 in Los Angeles. (David Livingston/Getty Images)
“Those are essential in podcasting, especially when you are having honest unscripted conversations and creating space for meaningful dialogue. Ultimately, both writing and broadcasting gave me the tools to connect. Podcast allows me to use those tools in a deeply personal way, especially when I’m sharing with mic with my son or speaking about ALS and my faith. It’s storytelling with heart, and that’s where I feel most at home.”
After Tim was diagnosed with ALS, he launched TackleALS, a campaign dedicated to raising funds for ALS research in Massachusetts. The campaign has raised over $10 million since its inception.
“Raising over 10 million dollars for ALS research at Mass General has been incredibly humbling. Every dollar represents a step closer to answers for treatments, and ultimately to a cure. It’s more than just a campaign; it’s a mission fueled by urgency, hope and the unwavering belief that together we can change the future for people living with ALS,” Tim said.
“When I was diagnosed, I knew I wanted to turn that moment into action. TackleALS gave me a purpose beyond the diagnosis. It became a way to channel my energy into something meaningful, to fight not just for myself but everyone facing this disease.
“TackleALS has connected me to a community of people that includes researchers, supporters, families and patients who refuse to give up. It’s a reminder that we are not alone in this fight and that together we are making real progress.”
Tim is not the only former NFL player who has been diagnosed with ALS. Former New Orleans Saints defensive back Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS in 2011.
Tim credits Gleason’s “warrior spirit” for inspiring him in his own battle with the disease.
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Defensive back Tim Green of the Atlanta Falcons, #99, goes up against offensive tackle Jackie Slater of the Los Angeles Rams, #78, during a game at Fulton County Stadium in Atlanta on Sept. 10, 1989. (Getty Images)
“Steve and his team have been amazing, his warrior spirit lifts me up and inspires me. Like so many others living with ALS, I often think, ‘If Steve can do it, why can’t I?’ He’s become more than just an inspiration, he’s become a trusted friend,” Tim said.
“The work being done by the Gleason foundation is truly remarkable, providing assistive technology, essential equipment, and support services that empower people living with ALS to live with greater independence and dignity.”
For all the incredible accomplishments Tim has achieved in his life, the thing that he is most proud of is his family.
“I know it sounds like a cliché, but the thing that I am proudest of is my family. Anyone who knows me well will tell you this, my wife and I have been married for over 36 years. All our kids are special, I mean really special,” Tim said.
“Our oldest son, Thane, has two Master’s degrees and is a psychologist for kids. He lives down the street and has a wife and three kids. Our oldest daughter is a doctor of veterinary medicine, and she lives across the country road on a farm with her husband and three kids. Troy is our middle child and lives right next door with his wife and four kids. Troy is a lawyer and entrepreneur.”
“Our youngest daughter, Tate, graduated from Harvard, went to work for the NFL, got married and has a new baby. Our youngest son, Ty, is a senior in high school, and he is committed to play lacrosse at Hamilton College, about 75 minutes away. The rest (of my accomplishments), compared to my family, are just bawbles.”
Former Syracuse Orange player Tim Green, surrounded by his family, watches as his son delivers a message during a halftime ceremony to retire his number 72 jersey at the Carrier Dome on Sept. 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports)
Tim can also add that he has been an outstanding role model to his kids.
“How lucky I am to be born into a situation where you have a role model like that?” Troy said.
“Obviously, my parents have (been) so much more than just a role model in terms of love and care and support. But, I mean how lucky am I to wake up in a house with your superhero.”
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Seahawks secure top seed in NFC with dominant road win over 49ers
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The Seattle Seahawks locked down the top seed in the NFC playoffs and a strong path to the Super Bowl on Saturday night with a season finale win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Seattle also finished with their best regular season record in franchise history, clinching 14 wins for the first time ever.
The Seahawks held on to a 10-point victory despite outgaining the 49ers 363 yards to 173, and running 64 plays to San Francisco’s 42.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks fails to catch the ball against Ji’Ayir Brown #27 of the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game on Jan. 3, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire)
Seattle missed a field goal in the fourth quarter and turned the ball over on downs in the first quarter to waste two red zone drives, but dominated on defense to prevent those missed opportunities from coming back to haunt them.
The 49ers wasted their best drive of the night as well when quarterback Brock Purdy was intercepted at Seattle’s three-yard line in the fourth quarter facing a 10-point deficit, which seemingly secured the game for the Seahawks.
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, in his first season on the team, completed 20 passes on 26 attempts for 198 yards and helped set up the only touchdown of the entire game in the first quarter.
Darnold redeemed a disappointing Week-18 game for the Minnesota Vikings last season when he completed just 18 of 41 passes for 166 yards in a battle for the top seed against the Detroit Lions.
Darnold said “Learning from mistakes, and staying calm from the pocket,” made the difference in his performance Saturday compared to a year ago, in a postgame interview with ESPN.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba #11 of the Seattle Seahawks carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter of a game at Levi’s Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had just 127 yards with the late interception, and took a big hit on his final pass of the night, then took a while to get back up. He was eventually able to walk off the field, and Seattle ran the clock out.
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Prep basketball roundup: Joe Sterling’s clutch free throws seal Harvard-Westlake victory
When it’s Harvey Kitani versus David Rebibo in a high school basketball coaching matchup, you know it’s going to be a defensive grind. They demand defensive production, so Rolling Hills Prep and Harvard-Westlake went at it for 32 minutes on Saturday night at St. Francis.
It took four consecutive free throws by Joe Sterling in the final 21 seconds for Harvard-Westlake (17-2) to hold on for a 50-46 victory. About the only mistake Rolling Hills Prep (13-5) made was choosing to foul Sterling, well known as a clutch free-throw shooter. But the Huskies had no choice after a three by Aaron Heinze got them to within 48-46 with 2.6 seconds left.
Sterling finished with 16 points. Pierce Thompson had 14 points and Dominique Bentho added 11 points and 12 rebounds. Nick Welch Jr. had a big game for Rolling Hills Prep with 21 points on eight-for-14 shooting. Carter Fulton added 10 points.
Santa Margarita 72, Fairfax 41: The Eagles (19-2) opened a 21-2 lead after the first quarter and cruised to victory at St. Francis. Brayden Kyman scored 21 points, Kaiden Bailey had 17 and Drew Anderson had 15.
St. Pius X-St. Matthias 67, JSerra 62: Kayleb Kearse finished with 27 points in the victory. Jaden Bailes had 30 points for JSerra.
Sierra Canyon 77, Phoenix St. Mary’s 45: The Trailblazers (13-1) tuned up for the start of Mission League play with a rout in Arizona. Brandon McCoy scored 18 points and Brannon Martinsen had 17.
Chaminade 70, Palos Verdes 44: Temi Olafisoye had 17 points for the 18-1 Eagles.
Thousand Oaks 53, Oak Park 46: The Lancers won their 16th consecutive game to stay unbeaten. Gabriel Chin had 14 points.
Sherman Oaks Notre Dame 67, Layton Christian (Utah) 64: NaVorro Bowman led the Knights (13-4) with 24 points. Josiah Nance added 16 points.
Bishop Montgomery 71, Palisades 68: Austin Kirksey had 24 points and Tarron Williams scored 22 points to help Bishop Montgomery improve to 15-2. Freshman Phillip Reed scored 24 points for Palisades.
Crespi 60, Modesto Christian 49: The Celts improved to 13-6.
St. John Bosco 62, Chandler (Ariz.) Basha 54: Christian Collins scored 31 points and Max Ellis had 22 for the Braves in a win in Arizona.
Mayfair 69, Cypress 56: Josiah Johnson’s 27 points helped Mayfair improve to 8-5.
Inglewood 98, Pasadena 97: Jason Crowe Jr. made the game-winning shot in overtime and finished with 51 points for Inglewood.
Girls basketball
Harvard-Westlake 51, Phoenix Desert Vista 39: Freshman Lucia Khamenia finished with 24 points for Harvard-Westlake.
Brentwood 59, Cardinal Newman 53: The Eagles improved to 9-4. Kelsey Sugar scored 24 points.
Saugus 57, Birmingham 52: Kayla Tanijiri had 16 points for Birmingham (13-3).
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NFL Week 17 scores: AFC North, NFC South up for grabs as playoff picture almost complete
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Only one more week of the 2025 NFL regular season remains, as Week 17 brought about some more playoff implications and even 2026 NFL Draft key positions.
The biggest takeaway from the slate of Week 17 is that two divisions in the NFL — the AFC North and NFC South — will be determined by whoever wins key matchups in Week 18.
First, it’s the Pittsburgh Steelers getting upset by the Cleveland Browns at home, as Aaron Rodgers couldn’t find Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a controversial game-ending play in the end zone. That loss sets up the AFC North title game between the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, which is only possibly thanks to a road victory where Derrick Henry scored four touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers.
Then, despite both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers losing their respective matchups, the NFL tiebreakers make their Week 18 bout the NFC South title game.
Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts during the second quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on Dec. 28, 2025, in Cleveland. (Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
And while everyone was focused on the NFL playoff picture, the two-game 4 o’clock slate gave us the New York Giants against the Las Vegas Raiders, the winner of which owning the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
The Giants would’ve solidified the pick with a loss, but Jaxson Dart and the Giants’ offense blew out Geno Smith and the Raiders to relinquish the pick, which now belongs in Sin City.
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Here’s how every NFL game played out:
THURSDAY, DEC. 25
– DALLAS COWBOYS 30, WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 23
– MINNESOTA VIKINGS 23, DETROIT LIONS 10
– DENVER BRONCOS 20, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 13
Dak Prescott (4) of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after his team’s touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the second quarter of a game at Northwest Stadium on Dec. 25, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
SATURDAY, DEC. 27
– HOUSTON TEXANS 20, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 16
– BALTIMORE RAVENS 41, GREEN BAY PACKERS 24
SUNDAY, DEC. 28
– CINCINNATI BENGALS 37, ARIZONA CARDINALS 14
– CLEVELAND BROWNS 13, PITTSBURGH STEELERS 7
– NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 34, TENNESSEE TITANS 26
– JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 23, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 17
– MIAMI DOLPHINS 20, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 17
– NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 42, NEW YORK JETS 10
– SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 27, CAROLINA PANTHERS 10
– NEW YORK GIANTS 34, LAS VEGAS RAIDERS 10
– PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 13, BUFFALO BILLS 12
– SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS-CHICAGO BEARS (TBD)
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MONDAY, DEC. 29
– LOS ANGELES RAMS-ATLANTA FALCONS (TBD)
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