Tag: NFL

A former PGA Tour golfer was responsible for a newspaper ad in a Florida newspaper on Monday that asked Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Kahn to sign Tim Tebow. Dewey Arnette said he spent “$1,200 to buy an ad in the

(AP) Vonn crashes while prepping for return to racingBy PAT GRAHAMAP Sports WriterDENVERReigning Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn crashed Tuesday while training in Copper Mountain, Colo., ahead of her planned return to racing following major knee surgery. U.S. Ski Team

It is no secret that the National Football League, and football in general, has been under attack from a lot of quarters recently. Concussions, murder, bullying, and controversial rules changes have dominated the headlines. Youth football participation is reportedly down

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,

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

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

The company behind headline-grabbing claims of a CTE diagnoses for living NFL players has publicly proclaimed a major scientific breakthrough, but a TauMark representative refuses to say who owns the mysterious corporation or where it’s located. Are the doctors touting

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

Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Jim Turner is known to use insulting and profane language around his players. The NFL wants to speak to him about his behavior in light of Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin’s harassment claims. Sources in

(AP) Pa. students ban ‘Redskins,’ get sent to principalBy MARYCLAIRE DALEAssociated PressPHILADELPHIAClassic court cases involving students and free speech usually involve teens trying to push the limits of provocative, political or even profane language. But a looming clash of cultures

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

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most dominant and surprising teams of 2013, and one fan would do anything to see them in person. On November 8, one lady offered her diamond ring from her previous marriage for

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

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin, 24, is reportedly in treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression from the hazing he received from teammate Richie Incognito.  Radar Online reported the details on Thursday:  “It’s depression and PTSD… which is

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

Former Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd, 28, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for starting a drug-distribution network. He pleaded guilty in April for trying to buy and sell large amounts of cocaine and marijuana. The

(AP) Former Raiders TE Todd Christensen dies at 57By PAUL FOYAssociated PressSALT LAKE CITYWith his penchant for poetry, Todd Christensen never fit the Raiders’ renegade mold. But that didn’t keep him from becoming one of the team’s best all-time tight

(AP) Bucs hold off Dolphins 22-19 for first victoryBy FRED GOODALLAP Sports WriterTAMPA, Fla.Tampa Bay’s status as the NFL’s only winless team didn’t last long. Rookie Mike Glennon threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to tackle Donald Penn and led a

(AP) Dolphins owner appalled by bullying scandalBy FRED GOODALLAP Sports WritersTAMPA, Fla.Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has broken his silence on the bullying scandal that has engulfed his team, saying he’s appalled by Jonathan Martin’s allegations of daily harassment by

(AP) Braves planning new suburban stadium in 2017By GEORGE HENRYAssociated PressATLANTAThe Braves announced Monday they are leaving Turner Field and moving into a new 42,000-seat, $672 million stadium about 10 miles from downtown Atlanta in 2017. It’s not clear how