Recently, NFL star Drew Brees spoke out against those who participate in the kneeling protest during the national anthem – a movement started by former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, calling it disrespectful. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Brees stated he’ll “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the …
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Malcolm Jenkins and Players Coalition Release PSA on Injustice and Police Brutality
NFL Player Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles presented a PSA that sheds light on the injustices and biases in the police system of America. On Wed. [Nov. 6], Jenkins unveiled the PSA through the Players Coalition. The Players Coalition is an advocacy group that he co-founded along with NFL …
Read More »Police Union Upset About PSA Highlighting The Murder of Corey Jones Airing During The Super Bowl; Fears The PSA ‘Defames’ Law Enforcement
A PSA about police brutality is set to air during the Super Bowl, and the national Fraternal Order of Police are not thrilled about the commercial. The PSA is from the Players Coalition, an initiative founded by Anquan Boldin and with Philadelphia Eagles Malcolm Jenkins in response to the Black …
Read More »Jerry Jones Says He’s “So Proud” Of Dak Prescott For Speaking Out Against The NFL’s National Anthem Protests
Late last month, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott shared his opinion on the ongoing National Anthem controversy, and cosigned Jerry Jones’ team decision to stand for the anthem, “toe on the line.” “So for me, I’m all about making a change,” he said at the time, “making a difference, and …
Read More »Dallas Cowboys’ Ezekiel Elliott Supports Jerry Jones’ National Anthem Policy: “I Think It Just Shows Our Culture. It Shows That We Have Unity”
On Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones set the tone in Dallas by announcing the team’s refusal to support players who exercise their right to protest during the national anthem. “You know where I stand,” he said, “our team knows where I stand. That is where we are. Our policy …
Read More »Former Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe Says He Won’t Be Visiting the White House
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker #DannellEllerbe says he won’t be taking that celebratory trip to Trump’s White House. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ “Me personally, I wouldn’t go,” Ellerbe says … noting, “I’ve already been before.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Although Ellerbe, who is now a free agent, was a member of the 2017 Super Bowl …
Read More »Shannon Sharpe Calls Out Ray Lewis For His Hypocrisy
Over the weekend, Donald Trump launched an attack on NFL players who kneel in protest of police brutality and racial injustices during the National Anthem. In the movement that started more than 14 months ago, when Colin Kaepernick took a knee against racial oppression and inequality, many were opposed to …
Read More »Thursday Night Football: Playoff Scenarios for the New York Giants
Last night, the New York Giants took on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. A win for the New York Giants would have secured their spot in the 2017 playoffs, however it seems the Eagles had other plans for the team. Out the gate, the Eagles took a 14-point …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Team of the Week: Philadelphia Eagles
There’s nothing like a star player returning to his former city with a vengeance to amp up an already highly anticipated rivalry game. That was the big storyline going into the Week 3 matchup between NFC East division rivals Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. Wide receiver Desean Jackson played with …
Read More »NAACP Image Awards Nominations Are in With H.E.R., ‘The Harder They Fall’ and ‘Insecure’ in the Lead
The 53rd annual NAACP Image Award nominations are here! On Tuesday, the group announced that Netflix’s “The Harder They Fall,” HBO’s “Insecure,” H.E.R, and Lil Nas X lead the pack for this year’s ceremony. In the Entertainer of the Year category, Lil Nas X, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, Regina …
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