
The intensifying debate over the Washington Redskins nickname seems to have prompted at least one other professional club, the Cleveland Indians, to reassess their usage of Native American imagery in their logo. At the end of every season, the Cleveland
by Cameron Scales23 Oct 2013, 4:40 PM PST0

In a game without much offensive production from either team, the New York Giants defeated the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 to give the Giants their first win of the season. Eli Manning completed 23 of 39 passes for 200 yards and
by Cameron Scales21 Oct 2013, 9:30 PM PST0

In a survey conducted by E-Poll Market Research and released by Forbes, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was the most disliked player in the NFL with 53% of the 1,100 respondents to the survey saying they disliked Vick. The controversial
by Cameron Scales21 Oct 2013, 8:47 PM PST0

Video has emerged of a New York Jets fan punching a woman in the face during a fight following the Jets controversial and close victory over the New England Patriots. The identity of the man who struck the woman has
by Cameron Scales21 Oct 2013, 9:26 AM PST0

The Oneida Indian Nation, the group spearheading the Redskins’ name change effort, has released results from a poll of 500 Washington D.C. area adults showing 59% of respondents say American Indians would have a right to feel offended if called
by Cameron Scales17 Oct 2013, 9:15 PM PST0

When Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub went down with an ankle injury during Sunday’s 38-13 loss, some fans at Texans’ Reliant Stadium cheered when they saw Schaub on the ground. The volume of the cheers increased as backup QB T.J.
by Cameron Scales16 Oct 2013, 8:06 AM PST0

Oneida Indian Nation, the group spearheading the Washington Redskins name change effort, is launching an ad in Dallas this week stating that politicians agree on changing the Redskins name even though an Associated Press poll found that only 11% of Americans
by Cameron Scales10 Oct 2013, 3:33 PM PST0

Houston police responded to a call on Tuesday night at the home of Texans quarterback Matt Schaub to seek protection from a group of angry fans that had shown up on his property to voice their displeasure with his recent
by Cameron Scales9 Oct 2013, 9:03 AM PST0

Not willing to be held down for long, Boston Marathon bombing victims are learning to run once again. Several of the severely wounded victims of the April 15 terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon have been attempting to run on
by Cameron Scales6 Oct 2013, 7:45 PM PST0

Earlier this week, hard-hitting San Fransisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner announced he was legally changing his name to Donte “Hitner.” Whitner’s reason for changing his name to Hitner was to protest thepenalties and fines he is sure to receive due
by Cameron Scales6 Oct 2013, 7:43 PM PST0

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is expected to be on next year’s selection committee for the inaugural College Football Playoff. The panel is expected to be made up of mostly of athletic directors and former athletic administrators and coaches.
by Cameron Scales5 Oct 2013, 7:59 AM PST0

The Toronto Raptors have signed rapper Drake to be their global ambassador as the team looks to invigorate its brand ahead of hosting the 2016 NBA All-Star Game. Drake follows the line of rappers, such as Jay-Z, who have become
by Cameron Scales30 Sep 2013, 3:11 PM PST0

The Chicago Cubs have fired manager Dale Sveum after only two seasons of work after the club finished last in the NL Central for the first time in seven years. In Sveum’s two-year tenure as manager, the Cubs have lost
by Cameron Scales30 Sep 2013, 3:09 PM PST0

The New England Patriots won Sunday night’s road game against the Atlanta Falcons, but lost their difference maker in the middle on defense, defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, possibly for the rest of the year, with a torn right Achilles. The
by Cameron Scales30 Sep 2013, 9:23 AM PST0

Some Jacksonville Jaguars fans refuse to give up on the club signing Tim Tebow, even in the face of the front office’s repeated denials of interest in signing the quarterback. In the latest lobbying effort, a fan flew a plane
by Cameron Scales30 Sep 2013, 7:10 AM PST0

WNBA player Diana Taurasi of the Phoenix Mercury received a foul for kissing Minnesota Lynx player Seimone Augustus after the two became entangled during an on-court argument on Thursday. Taurasi leaned forward and kissed Augustus after they bumped each other.
by Cameron Scales27 Sep 2013, 8:32 AM PST0

Bud Selig, 79, is set to retire from his position as Commissioner of Major League Baseball following the conclusion of the 2014 MLB season. It is important to note that Selig has made such promises before. In 2006, Selig promised
by Cameron Scales26 Sep 2013, 2:50 PM PST0

Matt Labrum, a high school football coach in Utah, takes lack of character seriously, very seriously. In a move that shocked his team at Union High School, coach Labrum decided to suspend the entire team, all 80 players, due to
by Cameron Scales26 Sep 2013, 2:49 PM PST0

The NBA is exploring the idea of putting nicknames on the backs of jerseys for Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets players in at least one of their match-ups this season. The “nickname jerseys” would feature names like “King James” on
by Cameron Scales24 Sep 2013, 10:33 AM PST0

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones, known for his speed and flare on the field, is facing an embarrassing report of his activities of the field. Jones, who has not played this season since a week-one injury, was reportedly partying
by Cameron Scales23 Sep 2013, 1:03 PM PST0

Injuries to hands and fingers are fairly common in football, but not of the nature that Arizona Cardinals’ safety Rashad Johnson experienced on Sunday. After a normal tackle, Johnson came to the sideline and removed his glove to find part
by Cameron Scales23 Sep 2013, 7:55 AM PST0

Kansas City head coach Andy Reid was successful in his first trip back to Philadelphia since the Eagles fired him after last season asthe Kansas City Chiefs beat the Eagles 26-16 on Thursday. The high-flying Eagles offense sputtered, but the
by Cameron Scales19 Sep 2013, 9:05 PM PST0

Tim Tebow may be at a critical crossroads in his career in the NFL, but that does not mean his options are constrained abroad. It has already been reported that a CFL team has offered Tebow the option of being
by Cameron Scales17 Sep 2013, 7:07 PM PST0

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd was released from the hospital and flew back to San Diego with the team Sunday night after being sandwiched by three Eagles and laying motionless on the field for several minutes. Floyd was
by Cameron Scales16 Sep 2013, 1:40 PM PST0

Detroit Lions Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has become familiar with the NFL’s disciplinary protocol over his three-year career. Drafted in 2010, Suh has been ejected from a game, received a two game suspension, and paid numerous fines for his controversial
by Cameron Scales9 Sep 2013, 9:37 AM PST0