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A limited series about Colin Kaepernick’s high school years is coming to Netflix. Kaepernick has teamed up with Ava DuVernay to create a six-episode scripted series, titled, Colin in Black & White. The series will focus on Kaepernick’s formative years and provide a look into the acts and experiences that …

In a recent interview,  head coach of the Denver Broncos, Vic Fangio, said that he doesn’t think the NFL experiences racism. According to Jeff Legwold of ESPN, Fangio believes racism in the league, is limited. The same league that won’t give Colin Kaepernick a job. “I think our problems in …

Last week, it was announced that NFL Owners would be voting on the decision to improve diversity in the league, by hiring and incentivize more minority and general managers and head coaches in the league, as well as new resolutions regarding the Rooney Rule. Now, according to ESPN, the league …

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver, 22, joined the growing list of NFL players with recent off-the-field issues on Saturday night as he was arrested in Houston on charges of DWI and unlawful carrying of a firearm, according to the New York Post. Police responded to a 911 call made …

The National Football League is attempting to make a big change to the league and hire more minorities as Head Coaches and General Managers. Just three short months ago, Commissioner of the league Roger Goodell addressed the lack of “opportunities of minorities” when it comes to positions including HC’s and …

NFL has announced they’re expanding its playoff bracket from 12 to 14 teams beginning in the 2020 season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This new structure will feature seven teams per conference, with one bye game going to the top team of each conference. With the new playoff …

While it may seem as though ex NFL player Antonio Brown doesn’t want to help himself, people around him want to see him turn his life back around with one being NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Goodell held his annual state of the league press conference prior to the Super Bowl …

The family of Botham Jean, who was murdered by Amber Guyger, the off-duty police officer who mistakenly entered his home, is opening up about his life to save others and to drive home a point that police shouldn’t assume “our black boys” are threats. According to TMZ, Botham’s parents and …

Super Bowl LIV is coming in February, which means it’s almost time for everyone’s favorite part of the big event, the commercials. For the first time ever, social media giant Facebook will air a 60-second ad during this year’s Super Bowl. The commercial is set to star Sylvester Stallone and …

Department of Justice has brought up charges against ten former NFL players for allegedly defrauding an NFL-retiree health program of $4 million by filing fraudulent healthcare claims. The Gene Upshaw NFL Player Health Reimbursement Account Plan was established in 2006 and is intended to provide tax-free reimbursement of out-of-pocket medical …

Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has been accused of assaulting his pregnant girlfriend. On Tuesday, ESPN retrieved a police report alleging that Mark Walton pushed his 5 weeks pregnant girlfriend into a wall and continued to punch her in the face and head. According to the publication, the incident …

Last week it was announced that Colin Kaepernick and the NFL scheduled a workout to help Kaepernick get back in the league. However, many NFL fans and critics were skeptical of the NFL’s intentions, arguing that Kaepernick was given less than a week’s worth of notice and refused to change …

It turns out Jay-Z played a part in getting Colin Kaepernick this opportunity to prove he still belongs in the NFL. According to a breakdown of the specifics surrounding the private workout, Ian Rapoport from NFL.com revealed that Hov potentially used his position within the NFL to sway teams into taking a …

Uncle Luke is calling out Jay-Z, saying he is the NFL’s “token Black guy.” The NFL just announced that singers Shakira and Jennifer Lopez will be performing during the halftime show for the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami. While some were overjoyed with the selections, others, like Uncle Luke, weren’t …

Antonio Brown is about to set a new record in the NFL. The record for most grievances filed in a season with nine, against the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots and the league.  According to ESPN, Brown is preparing to file nine simultaneous grievances and appeals, to recoup more than …