Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan said football attracts psychopaths who want to play the game and said the sport’s enormous popularity reflects poorly on the country. “Football has an enormous appeal to many people who are borderline psychopaths in a
The Miami Dolphins reportedly knew that embattled lineman Richie Incognito mocked the ethnicity of and harassed a Miami Dolphins staff member. According to National Football Post: According to two sources, suspended guard Richie Incognito and at least one other player
On Tuesday, the USGA announced a rule change that will not penalize players if their golf ball’s movement can only be detected by “enhanced technological evidence.” In what is being called “The Tiger Rule,” the rule states that “where enhanced technological
On Monday, conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh praised a Breitbart Sports article by author Daniel Flynn that revealed the scientists promoting CTE brain scans actually own the company that conducts the tests. In “Greed of Denial” for Breitbart
An ad in a Florida newspaper on Monday begged the Jacksonville Jaguars to sign Tim Tebow, promising fans would sell out the stadium if the struggling Jaguars signed him. The ad is addressed to Jaguars owner Shahid Khan and says,
The NFL reportedly is instructing its officials to “call injury timeouts even if a player is upright and walking back to the huddle, if that player appears to be injured.” According to ProFootballTalk, NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino said
Boston Globe sports columnist Bob Ryan suggested that the mothers of America could shut down the NFL if they banded together and say “no way” their kids are going to play football. Though the NFL has been trying to appeal
NFL great Brett Favre said he is glad he does not have a son because he would be “leery” of letting him play football. “In some respects, I’m almost glad I don’t have a son because of the pressures he
Miami Dolphins lineman Richie Incognito blasted Jonathan Martin and his lawyer David Cornwell for vilifying him in the court of public opinion in a grievance that he filed with the league. Albert Breer of NFL Network, reported that Incognito believes
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre said he was in disbelief when he first heard allegations that Richie Incognio “bullied” fellow 300-pound lineman Jonathan Martin. In an interview on the Today show, Favre said football players are not like little 12-year-olds
A Democrat New York state lawmaker wants to ban tackle football and headers in soccer for kids under 14 years of age. According to the Times Union, there is a current bill that was reportedly introduced in February that would
After Jacksonville’s Jason Babin ripped Arizona Cardinals running back Andre Ellington’s dreads out during a tackle on Sunday and threw his hair on the field, Ellington eventually got his hair back after the game. Good news – Andre Ellington got
A 100-yd flag was ripped during the singing of the National Anthem at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo during windy conditions before the Buffalo Bills game on Sunday against the New York Jets. Photo Credit: Deadspin
Sunday’s NFL game between the Chicago Bears and Baltimore Ravens at Soldier Field has been temporarily suspended after it started because of a severe tornado watch. Fans were advised to take shelter in the nearest covered concourse and players and
During Saturday morning’s taping of ESPN’s College GameDay, a fan held up a “Stanford Supports Obamacare” sign to insult the Cardinal football team, symbolizing how unpopular President Barack Obama’s healthcare law is even on college campuses in Southern California. ESPN
Two Ohio State cheerleading coaches have been fired for allegedly sexually harassing male and female cheerleaders. According to the Columbus Dispatch, assistant coaches Eddie Hollins and Dana Bumbrey were fired in May after Hollins allegedly sexually harassed males on the team
Hockey star Jerome Iginla said fighting in hockey is healthy for the sport because it prevents cheap shots, protects players from injuries, and allows players to police the game better. Iginla, the longtime Calgary Flames player who now plays for
Clippers forward Matt Barnes defended his use of the “N-word,” saying people should “get used to it” and mentioning that his wife and family use it because it is like saying “bro” if there is an “-a” at the end
A star quarterback for a D-II college football team was beaten by players from the opposing team one day before Saturday’s CIAA title game. The conference is composed of historically black colleges and universities. According to the Winston-Salem Journal, “Rudy
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher J.P. Howell said Yasiel Puig was bullied in the locker room last year and said Puig’s “defense mechanism” is acting like a jerk. According to the Los Angeles Times: Howell said he saw Yasiel Puig
On Thursday, Charles Barkley called out Clippers superstar Blake Griffin for being soft and not defending himself. “You’ve got to draw a line in the sand,” Barkley said during TNT’s post-game show. “Say, ‘hey listen, I’m going to start hitting
On Thursday, NBA great and TNT analyst Charles Barkley said he would continue to use the “N-word” around his black and white friends, and he emphasized that white America has no right to dictate to him what is appropriate when
The mother of Dolphins lineman Jonathan Martin is reportedly a lawyer who has spent nearly two decades practicing employment law and has written numerous articles about “workplace discrimination and harassment.” Though she is currently a general counsel for Toyota, Martin’s
On Tuesday, the 320-game sellout streak at Staples Center that spanned the regular season and the playoffs over seven years ended for the Lakers. According to the Los Angeles Times: The Lakers’ home sellout streak ended at 270 regular-season games
Miami Dolphins lineman Richie Incognito has reportedly filed a non-football grievance challenging his indefinite suspensions by the Dolphins, which could cost Incognito over a million dollars in game checks. According to ESPN: Under Article 42 of the collective bargaining agreement, the maximum
