Hotel Fire Alarm Wakes Patriots for Second Night
For the second time in three days a hotel fire alarm woke members of the New England Patriots in the middle of the night.
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NFL Calls Columbia University Physicists to Solve Deflate-gate
The NFL called the Columbia University physics department to find out how atmospheric conditions could affect the air pressure in footballs.
President Obama: The Bill Belichick of Politicians
President Barack Obama and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick: Professionally successful, but not always truthful or honest.
Let the Games Begin: Hotel Fire Alarm Wakes Patriots
Hours after the New England Patriots turned in for a good night’s sleep, the hotel’s fire alarm went off waking everyone.
Tom Brady’s ‘Feelings Got Hurt’ by Deflate-gate Attacks
Monday Tom Brady admitted that the “Deflate-gate” attacks have affected him emotionally.
SNL Mocks Patriots Deflategate Scandal
NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” made fun of the New England Patriots for the “Deflategate” scandal involving the Patriots allegedly using deflated footballs in the AFC Championship Game. The sketch begins with Patriots Head Coach Tom Brady denying involvement and then
Bill Belichick Expresses ‘Shock’ over Ball Revelations
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick expressed shock” at revelations that his team submitted footballs containing less pressure than the rules call for.
Mayor of Glendale: We’ll Lose Money on the Super Bowl
It is the conventional wisdom that any city awarded the opportunity to host the Super Bowl will reap a major financial benefit. But the bloom may be off that rose as the mayor of the city of Glendale, Arizona, now says that they may actually lose money with this year’s game.
NFL Civil Rights Group Says ‘Redskins Name Has to Be Changed’
Leaders of a prominent civil rights organization, with a stated mission to promote racial diversity and equality of opportunities in the NFL, is imposing maximum pressure on Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to change the name of his team.
Pumpgate: Patriots Accused of Under-Inflating Footballs
After the New England Patriots shellacked the Indianapolis Colts 45-7 in the AFC Championship Game, deflated hometown TV station WTHR reported a rumor that genuine deflation of the footballs used in the game contributed to the drubbing.
Michael Sam Gets Engaged to Boyfriend in Vatican City
As a backdrop for his marriage proposal to his boyfriend, Vito Cammissano, NFL defensive end Michael Sam chose Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City.
Breitbart News Writer Petty Officer Kelli Serio Featured in US Navy Ad Airing During Playoffs
If you’ve been keeping up with the NFL postseason, you’ve likely seen the United States Navy’s newest television spot, which features a group of hand-picked servicemen and women, a group that includes Breitbart News writer Kelli Serio.
GOP’s Sole ‘Big-City’ Mayor Lauds First Year in ‘State of the City’
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer gave his first “State of the City” address Wednesday night, touting his accomplishments since being elected to the position last February, and laying out his vision for the year ahead–including plans for a new Chargers
Jets, Raiders Hire Coaches; Fox Emerges as Leading Candidate in Chicago
The merry-go-round season for NFL coaches has arrived, and teams looking for new head coaches abound, including the Jets, Raiders, Bears, 49ers, Broncos, and Falcons. The Jets and Raiders seem to have decided, but the other four teams are still interviewing candidates.
Boy Writes 32 NFL Owners, One Answers
Cade Pope asked 32 NFL owners why he should root for their team. One responded.
Michael Sam Engaged
Former NFL player Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL, is engaged to his boyfriend, former University of Missouri swimmer Vito Cammisano.
50 Shades of Gronk
The NFL can’t stop Rob Gronkowski. And it can’t stop A Gronking to Remember, either.
Former FBI Director’s Report Exonerates NFL on Ray Rice Video
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, appointed by the NFL as a special investigator to look into the Ray Rice affair, reports that he discovered nothing to substantiate charges that the league viewed video of Ray Rice knocking out his fiancée prior to meting out punishment.
Jameis Winston to Opt for NFL Draft
Jameis Winston, winner of the 2013 Heisman Trophy, has opted to enter the NFL Draft.
Chris Christie’s Trip to Dallas Cowboys Playoff Game Was All-Expenses Paid Gift from Jerry Jones
A spokesperson for Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) confirms that Jerry Jones, owner of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, paid for the private jet that flew Christie from New Jersey to Texas to watch the National Football League playoff game between the Cowboys and the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The value of the round trip chartered flight was estimated to exceed $10,000. The value of the seat to watch the game in Jones’s private suite was estimated at $6,000. Both the round trip flight and Christie’s seat in Jones’s private suite during the game are apparently considered personal gifts from Jones to Christie.
Suh Says Feet Too ‘Numb’ to Realize He Stepped on Rodgers; Suspension Lifted
The NFL on Monday overturned its one-game suspension imposed on Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh for stepping on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during Sundays game.
Priorities: Rex Grossman Turns Down Playing for Browns over Family Christmas Plans
The Cleveland Browns offered Rex Grossman a one-week contract to quarterback over the Christmas weekend but Grossman turned the team down saying that his family holiday plans took precedence.
Viewers File FCC Complaints over Tom Brady Cursing
Some NFL television viewers have filed complaints with the FCC over CBS Sports focusing its cameras on New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady while he went on a profanity binge in the November 30, 26-21 loss to the Green Bay
Bears Safety Would Trade Long Life for NFL Career
Chris Conte, an oft-injured but rarely sidelined-for-long Chicago Bears safety, says he would trade years off his life for NFL longevity. “As far as after football,” he told the Windy City’s WBBM, “who knows? My life will revolve around football
Cung Le v. the UFC: Fighters File Sherman Anti-Trust Suit against MMA Promotion
Mixed-martial artists Cung Le, Nathan Quarry, and Jon Fitch filed a class-action lawsuit against the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Sherman Anti-Trust Act grounds on Tuesday. The anti-competitive practices the suit alleges include the purchasing and shuttering of competitors, such as
