Breitbart Sports editor Daniel Flynn made an appearance on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” on Sunday to discuss a sportwriter’s dilemma in reporting on former University of Missouri defensive end Michael Sam, who is expected to be the NFL’s first openly gay
In a show of support for Michael Sam, who is expected to be the NFL’s first openly gay player, Sam’s fellow students at the University of Missouri formed a human wall in an apparent effort to push back against a
In the wake of gridiron prospect Michael Sam coming out of the closet last Sunday, the defensive end’s journalistic well-wishers have ridiculed the notion that homosexuality wouldn’t be welcomed within NFL locker rooms. Time’s Eric Dodds, for instance, accused those
Winter Ball – Cold Weather Lacrosse As winter’s relentless grip extends across the nation, it’s strange to see lacrosse teams taking the field. Normally associated with balmy weather, a number of games had to be rescheduled or moved indoors this
NEW YORK (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell made $44.2 million in 2012, according to tax returns the league has submitted. Goodell earned $35.1 million in salary, bonus and pension compensation. Based on IRS reporting guidelines, his total 2012 compensation
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors say former NFL safety Darren Sharper, who has been charged with raping and drugging women in California, is under investigation in connection with five more rapes and 11 druggings in other states. Sharper appeared in
An NFL report released on Friday about the Richie Incognito-Jonathan Martin bullying scandal also revealed that Incognito, Mike Pouncey, and John Jerry repeatedly slurred and harassed the Dolphin’s assistant trainer who was born in Japan. Incognito, who has a history
The independent investigator the NFL hired to investigate the Jonathan Martin-Richie Incognito incident released his report on Friday, and it found that Martin admitted to having a history of depression and mental issues since high school and contemplated suicide on
In 1892, Harvard unveiled one of the most celebrated, and shortest-lived, plays in the history of football in a game against arch-rival Yale. The following season, Penn employed the same flying wedge to become the first team to score on
President Obama is dividing America into two nations–one rich, the other increasingly poor, and both more likely to elect Democrats. Americans growing richer support his policies, and those growing poorer are increasingly dependent on Democratic politicians for government handouts. In
Michael Sam led the Southeastern Conference in sacks, won first-team All-American honors, and earned the Associated Press’s nod as the “best defensive player” in the nation’s best conference. So, casual fans assume that Sam, who announced his homosexuality to ESPN,
The father of Michael Sam, the SEC football star who came out publicly on Sunday and may become the first openly gay NFL player if he is drafted and makes a roster, is uncomfortable with a gay player in the
Change your life for the better in just 21 days. That’s the bold claim from Molly Shattuck in her brand new book Vibrant Living. Shattuck, a former Baltimore Ravens cheerleader, maps out a blueprint for losing weight, feeling energized, and achieving
CHEVY CHASE, Md. (AP) — Change is coming quickly to the Boy Scouts of America after years of turmoil and debate over its membership policy, with an openly gay 17-year-old in Maryland achieving the highest rank of Eagle Scout. On
NFL prospect Michael Sam earned praise from the First Lady of the United States, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith for revealing his homosexuality. But as the All-American defensive end predicted to ESPN, “There
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants the Windy City to host the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft. “I would say that there are two things in pro football I would love to see in Chicago, either one of them or
Last year, Missouri defensive lineman Michael Sam announced that he was gay to his teammates. In an interview with The New York Times on Sunday, he publicly announced his sexual orientation to the general public. “I looked in their eyes,”
A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has written a public letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell demanding that the league he oversees denounce the nickname of the Washington Redskins. “We are writing to express our disappointment with the National Football League’s
Jonathan Martin, who left the Miami Dolphins after he was “bullied” in what he described as a “hostile work environment,” tweeted “hats off” to Michael Sam, the Missouri football star who came out on Sunday and may be the first
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam, who is projected as a mid-round NFL draft pick, came out publicly on Sunday and may be the first openly gay player in the NFL if he is drafted in May and makes a roster.
Terrell Owens made nearly $80 million during his NFL career, but a postal worker wants a divorce from the former NFL star after just two weeks of marriage because she alleges the nearly-bankrupt Owens married her for money. Owens and
Dan Fleuette will be providing Breitbart Sports with regular insights into the lacrosse world. His “In the Crease” column will be a regular part of Breitbart Sports. Breitbart Sports Weekly Lacrosse Roundup The Heart of a Champion (and other traits needed to
FALL RIVER, Massachusetts (Reuters) – A Massachusetts judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors for recordings of phone calls made from prison by former National Football League star Aaron Hernandez, who is awaiting trial on a 2013 murder.
Here in the 48 contiguous states, this time of year is often considered the slowest when it comes to sports. The NFL is over, baseball is still months away, and basketball and hockey are far from must win games. In
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have officially admitted that they faked portions of their performance with Bruno Mars at the Super Bowl last weekend. Part of the reason they did so, according to the band, is that the NFL insisted
