Hall of Fame football players go through a rigorous voting process and are weighed against dozens of other nominees.

New in 2026, two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players will compete in a four-game, 12-minute tournament. Five starters from each conference will be chosen by a fan vote (50%), ...

A quick refresher course in how a body of 10,000 voters whittles a field of 200-plus wannabes into 10 Best Picture contenders.

The Recording Academy will announce the 2026 Grammy Award nominees on Friday. It's as good a reason as any to take a beat and examine how the institution makes its decisions. Who selects the nominees?

Accurate, reliable results play a role in free and fair elections. So does explaining the data and helping people understand when and how it will be reported. Interview by Patrick Healy With Wilson ...