Advertisement Brown is widely considered to be the greatest player in the history of the NFL. His records certainly make him the greatest running back of all-time. In his 118 straight games—yes he never missed a game—he averaged 104.3 yards per game and 5.2 yards per carry. During his history-making career, he rushed for 12,312 […]
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Advertisement Brown is widely considered to be the greatest player in the history of the NFL. His records certainly make him the greatest running back of all-time. In his 118 straight games—yes he never missed a game—he averaged 104.3 yards per game and 5.2 yards per carry. During his history-making career, he rushed for 12,312 […]
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ESPN personalities Bomani Jones and Dominque Foxworth are two of the more thoughtful and intellectual brothers at the sports television company, so whenever they make an interesting assessment, best believe I’m going to listen. Jonathan Beane on How Roc Nation Influenced the NFL Off English During a recent episode of The Right Time with Bomani Jones, […]
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While the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers continue to struggle with quarterback issues, at least one team has locked in its franchise QB with a massive, historic deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts has signed a five-year extension worth $255 million, with $179.3 million […]
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Weeks ago, I attempted to convince readers that Cam Newton deserved another shot in the NFL. Not as a starter, but as a backup. How Law Roach Transformed Zendaya Into The Fashion It Girl Off English The day before his Pro Day workout at Auburn University, the former Heisman winner infamously stated, “Ain’t 32 motherfuckers […]
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Someone get the Baltimore Ravens some ice cream and a Mary J. Blige playlist because things are about to get emotional. The ongoing contract drama between the Ravens and superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson has just reached nuclear levels. On Monday morning, the 2019 NFL MVP tweeted, “As of March 2nd I requested a trade from […]
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Cam Newton is one of my favorite athletes of the 21st century. Despite being an Atlanta Falcons fan, I’ve found myself rooting for Cam in moments when the Falcons weren’t doing all too well. Particularly, during his 2015 MVP season, where he took the league by storm and made the “dab” a household dance for […]
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Photo: Chris Graythen (Getty Images) With the NFL Draft approaching on April 27, top college players are looking to increase their chances of being drafted by showing off their skills at their school’s Pro Day. These events are important because there’s often so much going on and so many players to keep track of at […]
Read MoreMichael Irvin’s attorney has stuck to his word and released a video that he believes will exonerate his client from the sexual assault allegations made against him. CC Off English If you haven’t been paying attention, the week leading up to the 2023 Super Bowl has haunted NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin. He was […]
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Photo: Justin Casterlin (Getty Images) NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin has vehemently denied the sexual misconduct allegations made by an Arizona hotel employee during the week leading up to the 2023 Super Bowl. So much so that he’s filed a $100 million defamation suit, accusing the hotel where he stayed in Glendale, Ariz. of […]
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Photo: David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire (Getty Images) While the events that occurred during the 2023 Super Bowl weekend are in the rearview mirror for nearly everybody that attended, the consequences of that weekend are still lingering for former Dallas Cowboys great Michael Irvin. CC Off English In the days leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, […]
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Photo: Rob Carr (Getty Images) The 2023 Super Bowl was meant to celebrate football, two amazing Black QBs and Rihanna and, for most of the night, that’s what happened. CC Off English But during ESPN’s postgame show, veteran sportscaster Chris Berman made some appalling comments that raised the eyebrows of everyone who watched him recap […]
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Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP (Getty Images) The duel between the first Black quarterbacks to battle each other for a Super Bowl win lived up to all the hype. Jalen Hurts, Philly’s golden child signal caller got off to a fast start, running for two first-half TD’s and running for a third, making the game look […]
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Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP (Getty Images) The duel between the first Black quarterbacks to battle each other for a Super Bowl win lived up to all the hype. Jalen Hurts, Philly’s golden child signal caller got off to a fast start, running for two first-half TD’s and running for a third, making the game look […]
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Photo: Dylan Buell (Getty Images) About a month ago, the NFL convened a call with reporters who have consistently followed the league ’s travails with race. With the playoffs coming, the league wanted to get ahead of coaching controversies surrounding race, which were a huge deal in the previous offseason, and kept festering through the […]
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Photo: Dylan Buell (Getty Images) About a month ago, the NFL convened a call with reporters who have consistently followed the league ’s travails with race. With the playoffs coming up, the league wanted to get ahead of coaching controversies surrounding race, which were a huge deal in the previous offseason and kept festering through […]
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Photo: Jamie Schwaberow // Focus on Sport (Getty Images) If nothing else, Super Bowls were made for predictions and hot takes. So here’s mine: there’s never been a Super Bowl featuring two more accomplished quarterbacks facing off against each other this early in their careers. I know, it’s big talk. Especially with so much focus […]
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Photo: Jamie Schwaberow // Focus on Sport (Getty Images) If nothing else, Super Bowls were made for predictions and hot takes. So here’s mine: there’s never been a Super Bowl featuring two more accomplished quarterbacks facing off against each other this early in their careers—and they both just so happen to be Black. CC Off […]
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Photo: Jamie Schwaberow // Focus on Sport (Getty Images) If nothing else, Super Bowls were made for predictions and hot takes. So here’s mine: there’s never been a Super Bowl featuring two more accomplished quarterbacks facing off against each other this early in their careers—and they both just so happen to be Black. CC Off […]
Read More Photo: Jamie Schwaberow // Focus on Sport (Getty Images) If nothing else, Super Bowls were made for predictions and hot takes. So here’s mine: there’s never been a Super Bowl featuring two more accomplished quarterbacks facing off against each other this early in their careers—and they both just so happen to be Black. CC Off […]
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Photo: Patrick McDermott // Harry How (Getty Images) Unless ya’ll forget, former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is still knee-deep in the largest welfare fraud scandal in Mississippi history after it was found that he pressed government officials to use state welfare funds to build new facilities at The University of Southern Mississippi, his alma mater. […]
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Photo: Rodin Eckenroth (Getty Images) In the midst of its nonstop Super Bowl LVII coverage, the NFL Network is now without one of its most high-profile analysts. According to the Dallas Morning News, on Wednesday, the network announced that Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin will no longer be a part of its Super […]
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Wildcats (1986) Official Trailer – Goldie Hawn, Woody Harrelson Sports Movie HD Many of the movies on this list are pretty dramatic, so if you’re in for a laugh, check out this 1986 comedy, Wildcats. This classic comedy is about a rookie coach trying to whip her team into shape. It’s also the first film […]
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Photo: Megan Briggs (Getty Images) After suing the league and standing up for his rights, Brian Flores is back in the top-tier of NFL coaches. According to ESPN, he will become the Minnesota Vikings new defensive coordinator. In February 2022, Flores sued the NFL and multiple teams, including his former employers, the Miami Dolphins, “accusing […]
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Photo: Chris Graythen (Getty Images) As Black football fans celebrate the success of Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, the NFL also wanted to salute the Black quarterbacks who have paved the way for the talented players. Unfortunately, they forgot to include 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton and the internet definitely noticed. The tweet features large […]
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Photo: Chris Graythen (Getty Images) Updated 2/6/2023 at 5:00 p.m. ET: Following Cam Newton’s omission from a tweet by the NFL celebrating Black quarterbacks, the NFL Alumni Association’s NYC-Long Island Chapter provided a statement to The Root highlighting the three-time Pro Bowler’s accomplishments. The organization also highlighted the league’s tendency to downplay the abilities of […]
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Photo: Cooper Neill (Getty Images) Times are getting bad for the Cincinnati Bengals and their fans. Just days after they lost the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs, their star running back, Joe Mixon, has a warrant out for his arrest on a misdemeanor aggravated menacing charge. CC Off English According to ESPN, […]
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Photo: Michael Owens// Kevin Sabitus// Mike Carlson (Getty Images) It’s official. For REAL now. Tom Brady has retired from the NFL after playing quarterback for 23 seasons. CC Off English In case you didn’t know, he’s collected seven Vince Lombardi Trophies, five Super Bowl MVP awards, three league MVP awards, and more regular-season victories than […]
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