Derrick Rose’s attorneys may be doing more harm than good in his alleged sexual assault case. Rose, who is due to go on trial on October 4, is facing sanctions in court over his defense team’s use of language that shamed the alleged victim. U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, …
Read More »Two Friends Of Derrick Rose Accuser Come Forward; Says She’s Making Up Rape Allegations For Money
It looks like there has been a shocking turn in Derrick Rose’s civil sexual assault trial. According to friends of the alleged victim, this could all be a huge money grab. You may recall that Jane Doe, whose name will be revealed in court next week, is accusing Derrick …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: OKC’s Mitch McGary’s Suspension Increased To Fifteen Games; OKC May Possibly Be Moving On- blogged by @niksofly
In July 2016 the NBA announced that #MitchMcGary would be suspended at least five games for failure to comply with the league’s drug policy. It appears that McGary has violated the policy once again. #TheVertical reports that league sources have confirmed that the 24 year-old has been suspended an additional …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: NFLPA To Investigate The Handling Of Cam Newton In Regards to Concussion Protocol – blogged by @niksofly
(Photo Credit: Justin Edmonds / @gettyimagesport) The #NFL season kicked off last Thursday with the #CarolinaPanthers taking on the #DenverBroncos . During the game, #CamNewton sustained multiple blows to his head that, according to the concussion protocol, were not handled correctly. As a result, the #NFLPA is seeking to initiate …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Josh Brown’s One – Game Suspension Raises Eyebrows- blogged by @niksofly
On Wednesday, #NewYorkGiants kicker, #JoshBrown, was suspended one game for a May 2015 incident that broke the #NFL personal conduct policy. The following day (Thursday) Brown gave his explanation, and on Friday, the NFL explained why they were upholding their decision to suspend Brown for one day. However, it is …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Earl Wolff of The Jaguars Recounts Being Kidnapped At Gunpoint for Sports Illustrated’s “The MMQB” – blogged by @niksofly
“Just let me get back to my family.” Those are the words that #Jacksonville safety #EarlWolff plead as he is kidnapped, assaulted, and extorted. Every second that he was being held against his will was a second closer to the possibility of death. Wolff, like many of us that college …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Demaryius Thomas’ Grandmother Gets Sentence Commuted By President Obama- blogged by @niksofly
The 214 non-violent drug offenders that had their sentences commuted by #PresidentObama, contained a special person for#DenverBroncos wide receiver #DemaryiusThomas. Thomas’ grandmother, #MinniePearlThomas, was one of the individuals in the largest single day grant of commutations in the history of the United States. Ms. Minnie Pearl, 60, has spent the …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Baller Baby Cha’iel Johnson Wins Gold Medal Again- blogged by @niksofly
At some point we come to the conclusion that life may not be fair. I’m sure the talented junior athletes that competed at the #AAU #JuniorOlympic Track &Field Championships in #Houston have come to this realization also. To qualify for the meet, you have to be better than good; you have …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: LA Rams Running Back Tre Mason Missing From Training Camp; Team and Family Worried- blogged by @niksofly
#LA Rams running back #TreMason has been absent from the mandated training camp since its start date and was subsequently placed on the Reserve/Did Not Report List. Head Coach Jeff Fisher has not spoken to Mason since last season. “I haven’t personally spoken with Tre since the season ended. I …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Tre Mason’s Behavior Concerns Family – blogged by @niksofly
TMZ is reporting that #LosAngelesRams running back, #TreMason, was involved in a situation over the weekend where the cops were called to his home in Florida. He WAS NOT arrested. This past Saturday’s incident marks the 5th time in a four month period that the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Department was …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: The 2016 Season Brings Contract Negotiations For DeAndre Hopkins – blogged by @niksofly
As the Houston Texans wide receiver prepares to enter into the fourth year of his rookie contract, #DeAndreHopkins is looking to be paid what he is worth. “I’m not looking for a certain range. I just want to be treated for what I’m worth. That’s fair to say, right,” Hopkins …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Ten Players You Should Have On Your Radar This Season – blogged by @niksofly
With mini camps over, the mandatory training camps around the corner, it is clear that the NFL season is approaching. Less than 50 days from the season opener, the sweet smell of agility defying catches, Hail Mary passes and ruthless hits are in the air. The menacing silence of broken …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: The 2016 NFL Training Camp Schedule – blogged by @niksofly
It is that time of year again. Reckoning hour is upon us. Your favorite teams will have to come together officially as a unit to decide who will make the 53 –man roster. The grueling battle will solidify the future of players with their perspective teams. For some, hope will …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Dwyane Wade To Accept Outside Offers – blogged by: @proudlylauren
Initial contract discussions between Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat haven’t gone as planned. League sources confirm they have yet to reach an agreement that both parties are satisfied with, and with free agency approaching this Friday, Wade is taking no chances and is preparing to field outside offers. According …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Tiger Woods Talks Physical Rehabilitation – blogged by: @proudlylauren
it’s been a long 10 months since hip and back injuries temporarily removed golf superstar Tiger Woods from the game. Those injuries coupled with his infamously aggressive swing, leave fans questioning whether or not he will ever return to his peak performance. The golf talent even questioned himself, unsure at one …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Von Miller And The Contract Dilemma – blogged by @niksofly
To the average eye, the franchise tag is this magical ticket to a contract and guaranteed money. The organization feels you are the key player and they want to pay you at the highest value on the market for that year. It sounds great, but it’s not as glitzy as …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Ravens Want NFL to Fix Officiating Errors- blogged by @niksofly
If you have watched football long enough, you consider refs making poor calls a part of the game. Sometimes it decides the fate of a game and at other times, it plays a direct hand in the fate of the team. Remember the 2014 NFL Season, it was the act …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Cowboys Ezekiel Elliott Signs To Jacob York’s Electric Republic Sports
Newly signed #DallasCowboys RB #EzekielElliott has already begun making major business moves. It’s been announced that the fourth overall #NFL draft pic has signed to #JacobYork’s Electric Republic Sports, a subsidiary of the Electric Republic entertainment and management company. Jacob York founded #ElectricRepublic in 2008, focusing on talent management for …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: Colin Kaepernick Is Throwing Again – blogged by: @proudlylauren
Colin Kaepernick, despite his past with the 49ers, remains on the team roster though he will have to compete for the starting quarterback spot. Right now, direct competition for the job is Blaine Gabbert, who is healthier than Kaepernick and suffers less injuries. According to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento …
Read More »Ballerific Sports: NFL Considering Other Cities For 2017 NFL Draft – blogged by @niksofly
Since 1956, New York has been home to the NFL draft. Last year, in a surprising move, Chicago was given the draft. Chicago will host it again this year, but NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, has plans on moving the draft to another city in 2017. NFL Insider , Adam Schefter, …
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