One of the bigger spectacles in all of the United States is now just a few days away: the Super Bowl. You know, that one sporting event typically watched by everybody; the same one that gives people a real good excuse to eat an inordinate amount of spinach dip--not to mention the whacky commercials. Yes, that one. And while we could talk about all the intricacies of what makes the Super Bowl what it is, lest we not forget that two teams play actually play a football game, too. This year it's the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. So let's talk about that. We'll even make a prediction. Read More »
In the wake of FX's new series, "American Crime Story," revolving around the infamous O.J. Simpson trial, ESPN has just released a new documentary about the disgraced former NFL star. On it, Dr. Bennet Omalu, the man Will Smith plays in last year's "Concussion," reveals he's convinced that Simpson's behavior is due to brain injury, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE. Read More »
Travis Kelce is enjoying a rather pleasant week both on and off the field. Not only is the Kansas City Chiefs tight end exploring all that Hawaii has to offer as a member of the Pro-Bowl, he has also signed a 5-year-extension with the Chiefs, as well as locked in his very own reality dating show (not kidding--there's going to be 50 women, one from each state)! Read More »
Jordan Jenkins is a senior linebacker out of the University of Georgia. He's taking part in college's annual Senior Bowl, looking to bolster his stock for the upcoming NFL Draft. Naturally, everything in his metaphorical locker is being closely examined. That means his pinky, too. Which, according to the spec sheet handed out to scouts, is deformed. Something Jenkins has no qualms talking about. Read More »
There's a long line of Gronkowski's who have either played in the NFL, or are in the NFL currently. There's Chris, Dan, and of course Rob--who can forget Rob. And now, it looks like there could be another: Glenn, the youngest of Gronk's, and a draft eligible player for the upcoming draft after declaring his intentions to leave Kansas State, despite having one more year of eligibility. Read More »
Former NFL superstar, and Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Vince Young, has found himself on the wrong side of the law when he was caught drunk driving in Texas on early Monday morning, Jan. 25. Read More »
Florida State came to a settlement with a former student at the University, who claimed that current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston sexually assaulted her in December of 2012 after a night out. Read More »
Yes, the Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots on Sunday in the AFC Championship game. And yes, the Broncos will go to the Super Bowl. And yes, Peyton Manning is the first quarterback to lead multiple teams to multiple Super Bowl's. But the biggest story after Sunday's game wasn't any of that. Instead, it was a different Manning stealing the show--no, not Eli--Peyton's 4-year-old son Marshall. Read More »
The situation in Flint, Michigan, is a sad one. With lead contaminating the cities water supply, many families and residents of the area have been put under unimaginable stress and potential physical harm. There's nothing anybody can do to change what has happened, but that doesn't mean things can't be done to help going forward. Take Ezekiel Ansah, for example. The Detroit Lions star recently teamed up with a few of his teammates to provide some 94,000 bottles of water to people of the Flint community. Read More »
The Arizona Cardinals take the field against the Carolina Panthers during the NFC championships on Sunday, January 24 at 6:40 p.m. EST from the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the highly-anticipated football game online - also catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores. Read More »
The New England Patriots take the field against the Denver Broncos during the AFC championships on Sunday, January 24 at 3:05 p.m. EST from the Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Colorado. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the highly-anticipated football game online - also catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores. Read More »
Looks like former Dallas Cowboys great, Deion Sanders is having some health issues and will have to undergo surgery after the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 7. Read More »
Darius Fleming played 26 snaps, accounting for two tackles in the New England Patriots AFC Divisional Round win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. But it's what he did off the field in the week leading up to the game that made an even bigger impact. Fleming rescued a woman from a car crash. Read More »