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 …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s High School Years To Be The Focus Of New Netflix Series From Ava DuVernay
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 …
Read More »NFL Coach Vic Fangio Downplays Racism In The NFL: “I Think Our Problems In The NFL Along Those Lines Are Minimal”
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 …
Read More »The NFL Approves The Rooney Rule Changes And Tables Minority Hiring Incentives With New Vote
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 …
Read More »Buffalo Bills Defensive Tackle Ed Oliver Arrested On DWI and Gun Charges, Released On Bail
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 …
Read More »NFL Owners Will Vote On Hiring And Incentivizing More Minority General Managers And Head Coaches In The League With New Resolutions Next Week
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 …
Read More »NFL Owners Agree To Expand Playoff Bracket To 14 Teams, Beginning With 2020 Season
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 …
Read More »NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Wants To Help Antonio Brown Get Back On The Right Track; “We Are Confident That Can Happen”
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 …
Read More »Botham Jean’s Family Announces PSA To “Create Change,” Produced By Roc Nation and the NFL
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 …
Read More »Facebook Will Air A 60-Second Ad During The Super Bowl For The First Time Ever; Chris Rock and Sylvester Stallone Set To Star
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 …
Read More »Ex-NFL Players Charged For Defrauding Health Care Program Out of $4 Million
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 …
Read More »Miami Dolphins’ Mark Walton Accused of Punching Pregnant Girlfriend In The Face; Dolphins Cut Him From Team
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 …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick’s Workout Video Sent To Each NFL Team
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 …
Read More »Jay-Z Reportedly Influenced Colin Kaepernick’s Private Workout Opportunity With The NFL
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 …
Read More »Uncle Luke Says Jay-Z Is The NFL’s “Token Black Guy” After Shakira, And Jennifer Lopez Are Chosen As Halftime Acts
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 …
Read More »Antonio Brown Set To File A Record 9 Grievances Against NFL
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 …
Read More »Former NFL Player Terrell Roberts Fatally Shot In Grandmother’s Backyard
Former NFL player Terrell Roberts was fatally shot in his grandmother’s backyard. Police Sgt. Enrik Melgoza said that 38-year-old Roberts was shot in the backyard of his grandmother’s Richmond, California home on Wednesday. The incident occurred after someone entered the house and shot him, CNN affiliate KPIX reported in a …
Read More »Roc Nation And NFL Face Backlash After Charity Group Picture Resurfaces Of President Cutting Boys’ Locs
A picture from 2016 has emerged on the internet showing the president of charity group cutting a Chicago youth’s locs, and the NFL and Roc Nation are funding the organization. Roc Nation and the NFL have pledged to donate $400,000 to two Chicago-based organizations: the BBF (Better Boys Foundation) Family …
Read More »Former NFL Player Makes Desperate Plea Over Head Trauma: “F**king Help Me Please!”
Former NFL player, Le’Ron McClain, took to Twitter over the weekend, pleading for help with the head trauma he believes he got from his time on the football field. The retired fullback, who played in the NFL for seven years for the Chiefs, Ravens, and Chargers, tweeted early Saturday morning: …
Read More »Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Explains Playing Jay-Z During Practice, Says He Supports Player Protests: ”Quite Honestly, They’re Bringing Attention to My Story”
Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores, raised a few eyebrows this week with his decision to play eight straight Jay-Z songs during practice on Tuesday. Flores’ decision to bump Hov came after wide receiver Kenny Stills spoke out about Jay-Z’s controversial social justice partnership with the NFL, which led many to believe his action …
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