Like other sports, the NFL is not immune to having declined ratings this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and presidential election. But the decline is not as bad as feared. According to The League and Nielson, this year’s games are averaging 15.1 million television and digital viewers, a 6% …
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The National Football League gave its warning, and it’s made an example out of the Las Vegas Raiders and head coach Joe Gruden by issuing a $650,000 fine and docking their 6th round draft pick. According to the Associated Press, there were repeated violations of the league’s COVID-19 guidelines, and …
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Two Pittsburgh Steelers players were fined $5,000 for violating the league’s dress code policy regarding socks. According to Sports Illustrated, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and running back James Connor both got dinged $5,000 for wearing their socks too low. The NFL dress code policy requires players to wear their socks …
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The Houston Texans have been forced to shut down their team training facility on Wednesday after a player tested positive for COVID-19. “Late last night, we received notice that a Texans player tested positive for COVID-19,” the Texans revealed in a statement. “In accordance with NFL protocols, the player immediately …
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An anonymous NBA agent says the league’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement “really hurt the business.” Imagine living in a world where people value money over the lives of Black people. Whoops, we are living in that world. According to Complex Media, The Athletic conducted an anonymous survey, …
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The National Football League wants to be heard loud and clear. Another memo doubling down on the league’s efforts to make teams stick to its Covid-19 guidelines was sent out to coaches with a clear message, either adhere to the rules or be ready for the consequences. According to ESPN’s …
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Written by @kristenshylin_ According to TMZ, California prosecutors challenged Roger Goodell’s latest effort to stand against police brutality. Last week, the NFL and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation released a 94-second PSA video promoting social justice awareness surrounding the death of Stephon Clark. If you are unfamiliar with his story, Sacramento police …
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Written by @kristenshylin_ As football season creeps right around the corner with no vaccine in sight, family safety has been a growing concern among players. On Sunday, NFL players flooded social media with the hashtag #WeWantToPlay, expressing their frustration of putting their family’s health at risk. Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell …
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Russell Wilson sat down with Kevin Hart and opened up about marriage, his career in the NFL, and more. In a perfect world, Wilson says he could go another “13 to 15 years” in the NFL. The two-time Super Bowl champion is not only a winner on the field, but …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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