WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama says the Ray Rice domestic violence case showed that the National Football League was “behind the curve” in setting policies about athlete behavior. He says new policies now in effect will send a message that there is no place for such behavior. He says in an interview Friday with […]
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky starting forward Alex Poythress will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament during practice in a devastating loss for the top-ranked Wildcats The 6-foot-8 junior tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, the school said Thursday. A date for surgery has not been set, […]
Has Robert Griffin III become more of a liability than an asset for Washington’s football team? According to an NESN report, that could very well be the case as it mentions teammates who are becoming more and more irritated with the former Heisman Trophy winner. So much so that other media sources are saying an […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton is thankful to be alive after escaping a horrific-looking automobile accident without any life-threatening injuries. The Panthers quarterback posted a lengthy introspective message to his Instagram account late Wednesday night with a photo of his mangled truck. “By the look of that picture SoMEone is supposed to be dead […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton’s frustrating season has taken another unfortunate turn after a horrific-looking traffic accident left the Carolina Panthers quarterback’s playing status unclear. Newton escaped life-threatening injuries Tuesday when his truck crashed and overturned following a two-vehicle accident. But he did suffer two fractures in his lower back, leaving his return to […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Magic Johnson praised recent activism by professional athletes on Tuesday and called for more conversation among government, law enforcement and black leaders. The basketball Hall of Famer made his remarks a day after Cleveland star LeBron James and other players wore “I Can’t Breathe” shirts before the Cavaliers’ 110-88 victory at […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers quarterback Cam Newton suffered fractures to his lower back in a two-car crash Tuesday and will spend the night in the hospital, a team spokesman said Tuesday. Newton was in fair condition, had no other internal injuries and would not need surgery, team spokesman Charlie Dayton said during a news […]
For the second time since the project broke ground earlier this year, cost projections for the construction of a new Atlanta Falcons stadium have increased,…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Reigning Heisman winner Jameis Winston is not a finalist for this year’s award. When the Heisman trust announced the finalists Monday the Florida State quarterback’s name was not called. Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota, Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon and Alabama receiver Amari Cooper are the candidates heading to New York. So […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston has won a national championship, the Heisman Trophy and every single game he’s played in college. Now he’s waiting to see if he gets an invitation to this year’s Heisman ceremony. There are questions whether Winston will be among the finalists that will be announced Monday […]
Michael Sam may not be playing in the NFL now, but that isn’t because he’s gay. Is it? Talking with TMZ.com, the free agent seemed to imply that it could be the case for why he’s not on an NFL roster or practice squad. Or maybe it’s just a case of him no longer having skills […]
HOUSTON – Alcorn State quarterback John Gibbs Jr. was the conquering hero as he returned to his hometown Saturday to lead the Braves in their first SWAC Championship Game appearance. Gibbs, who played locally at Booker T. Washington High School, had a scintillating performance while guiding Alcorn to a 38-24 victory against Southern University at […]
