The time has finally come…Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is about to get paid. After months of negotiating back and forth, Wilson’s agent was able to finalize a deal with the Seahawks just in time for training camp. The four-year deal, which promises Wilson $60 million in guarantees and includes a …
Read More »NFL Hires First Female Coach – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Women have been making all kinds of moves in the sports world recently. First, Becky Hammond became the NBA’s first female full-time assistant coach when she was hired by the San Antonio Spurs last August. Then, in April, Sarah Thomas made waves by becoming the NFL’s first female full-time official. …
Read More »Ex-NBA Player Antoine Walker and Ex-NFL Player Bart Scott Offer Financial Advice to Athletes – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Five years ago, former NBA star Antoine Walker was forced to do something he never thought he would have to do in this lifetime – he had to file for bankruptcy. Just two years after he retired from the game, he went from what seemed like an endless supply of …
Read More »New Orleans Saints Release Linebacker Junior Galette – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
The Saints have decided to part ways with veteran linebacker Junior Galette. Galette, who has spent his entire 5-year NFL career in New Orleans, is now a free agent and can be picked up by any team right before the start of training camp. Once one of the team’s best …
Read More »Buffalo Bills Tell LeSean McCoy to Remove Party Invite on Instagram – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
By now, most of you have probably heard of this private party that LeSean McCoy is having in Philly this weekend. Some of you “lucky” ladies might have even gotten approved to attend. I’m sure when LeSean put the invite out on Instagram he didn’t mean for it to garner …
Read More »Marcus Mariota Signs 4-Year $24.2 Million Deal With Titans – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
The Tennessee Titans have finally reached a deal with their first round pick Marcus Mariota. The highly sought-after quarterback, who went second overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, has agreed to a four-year deal worth $24.2 million with a $15.9 million signing bonus. This makes him the second highest-paid rookie, …
Read More »Barry Bonds No Longer Faces Prosecution in Steroids Case – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
It was the case that would never die but today, Barry Bonds, baseball’s all-time home run leader, can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After more than ten years of dealing with accusations that he took performance-enhancing drugs during his MLB career, the U.S. Department of Justice has finally decided …
Read More »AARP Trolls Tiger Woods After Poor Performance at British Open – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
If it wasn’t bad enough that Tiger Woods shot a 4-over 76 during the opening round of the British Open, which is the worst he’s ever performed at this tournament, now he’s getting made fun of by a group of old people. On Thursday, Tiger participated in the first round …
Read More »Highlights of The 2015 ESPY Awards – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
As the show started, host Joel McHale wasted no time making fun of Russell Wilson for the infamous interception he threw during the Super Bowl. “Don’t throw it, ok? Just hand it to me, seriously…it is the obvious choice,” Joel yelled at Russell, referring to the mic. “Too soon, Joel,” Russell …
Read More »Mother of Broncos’ Demaryius Thomas Gets Prison Sentence Reduced By President Obama – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
When President Obama was re-elected into office almost three years ago, NFL star Demaryius Thomas probably never thought it would have such a huge impact on his life. Yesterday, Obama reduced the sentences of 46 inmates who are currently serving sentences related to nonviolent drug crimes. One of those 46 …
Read More »Dalvin Cook Becomes 2nd Florida State Football Player to Punch Woman, Head Coach Issues Statement – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
There seems to be a trend going on with Florida State University football players, and it is not a good look for the team or the school at all. For the second time this week, a Seminoles player has been charged with battery. Earlier this week, quarterback De’Andre Johnson was arrested …
Read More »Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Cornerback C.J. Wilson Loses Two Fingers Playing With Fireworks – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Fireworks: 2 NFL Players: 0 The July 4th festivities last weekend have already claimed two victims. First, it was reported that NY Giants’ defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul injured his hand while trying to light fireworks at his house. Pierre-Paul suffered several burns on his hands and fingers and ended up …
Read More »ESPN Becomes Latest Brand to Dump Donald Trump – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
One of these days, Donald Trump is going to learn that he can’t just get away with saying anything he wants about anybody he wants. At the very least, he’s going to have to deal with the consequences. After some very offensive comments he made about the Latino community, a …
Read More »Antonio Gates, Rolando McClain & Sheldon Richardson Suspended 4 Games for Violating NFL Substance Abuse Policy – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Once again, the NFL is not playing around when it comes to its players and drug use. Training camp has yet to start but already three major players are facing suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain, and …
Read More »NBA’s Biggest Players Heading Into Free Agency – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Now that the 2014-2015 NBA season is officially over, it is time for many players to figure out what the future holds for next season. Over the past couple of weeks, some players’ contracts hit their expiration dates while other players decided to opt out of their existing contracts. All …
Read More »Sonoma Stompers’ Pitcher Sean Conroy Becomes First Openly Gay Professional Baseball Player – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Friday marked the first day in American history that it became legal in all 50 states to marry someone of the same sex, after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage nationwide. On top of this major victory for the LGBT community, history was also made Thursday night …
Read More »Throwing Drinks & Biting Fingers – Details Emerge In Warren Sapp Domestic Violence Incident – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
A few days ago, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp was accused of being involved in a physical altercation with a woman. Details were vague but the woman accused him of injuring her during a dispute that turned violent. This was all after Sapp was already arrested at the beginning …
Read More »Mistrial Declared in Vanderbilt Football Rape Case – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Just five months after being convicted of sexual battery and aggravated rape, Brandon Vandenburg and Corey Batey, the two former Vanderbilt football players who raped an unconscious female student in a dorm room, are walking out of jail. In the latest developments surrounding the Vanderbilt football rape case, Criminal Court …
Read More »Former MLB Player Darryl Hamilton & Girlfriend Found Dead in Murder-Suicide – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
What started out as a domestic dispute between former MLB outfielder Darryl Hamilton and his girlfriend, Monica Jordan, over the weekend quickly took a tragic turn. Late Sunday afternoon, police arrived to Monica Jordan’s home in Pearland, Texas to find the couple dead from an apparent murder-suicide. The couple shared …
Read More »Deflate-Gate Ball Being Auctioned for $25,000 – blogged by @LoveRubyWoo
Two lucky fans who received a game ball from Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell during the AFC Championship are looking to make some big money off of the whole Deflate-Gate scandal. Exactly how much money? $25,000…at least. Laura and Matt Nichols put the ball up for auction on Lelands.com with …
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