Football
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Citing a pattern of behavior and off-field issues, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke informed defensive lineman Ray McDonald that he was released Wednesday amid a sexual assault investigation by San Jose police. Baalke spoke with McDonald and his agent by phone around 11:30 a.m. PST to let them […]
The 2014 football season in Black college football began a youth movement among coaches. Four coaches with three or fewer years experience leading programs won or shared their conference’s championship, and three others had their teams knocking on the door. The youth movement had its most dramatic impact in the MEAC. First-year coaches Jerry Mack […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s apparently no limit to what people will share on social media. Just ask NFL free agent running back Brennan Clay (pictured). A few days ago, he took to Twitter to accuse his wife, Gina, of cheating with Dallas Cowboys’ star Demarco Murray, his former teammate the University of Oklahoma. Now, he’s provided the “proof” […]
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jared Cook (pictured) said he’d “absolutely” repeat the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture he and four teammates made during Sunday’s game. Even if he’s receiving threats or it costs the St. Louis Rams some fans. The tight end was designated spokesman Wednesday for the five-player group that made the gesture before Sunday’s […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day before a Senate hearing on domestic violence he will not attend, the head of the NFL Players Association said the union is establishing an eight-member commission to advise it on the issue. In a letter sent Monday to Sen. Jay Rockefeller, the West Virginia Democrat who chairs the Senate Commerce […]
Janay Rice says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wasn’t being honest when he said Ray Rice was “ambiguous” about hitting her in a casino elevator. “I know for a fact … that Ray told the honest truth that he’s been telling from February,” Janay Rice told NBC’s “Today” show in an interview that will be broadcast […]
Instate rivals Southern and Grambling State combined to produce more than 1,000 yards of offense and the highest point total in the 41-year history of the Bayou Classic Saturday at the Mercedes Benz Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. But it was defending SWAC champion Southern’s defense that spelled the difference as the Jaguars prevailed 52-45 […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Unlike some resource-rich powerhouses that typically vie for Illinois’ high school football championships, the Phillips Academy Wildcats must lug their helmets and pads nearly a mile to a South Side Chicago city park to practice. They have no field of their own. A former gang member-turned-star safety sleeps at the assistant coach’s […]
CINCINNATI (AP) — Bengals defensive tackle Devon Still called his former girlfriend’s comments about child support “untruthful” on Wednesday and said he’s letting the dispute play out in court. Still’s 4-year-old daughter, Leah, has gained national attention for her fight against cancer. More than $1 million has been raised for cancer research and treatment from […]
