BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Snowed out in Buffalo, the Bills are heading to Detroit to play their “home” game against the New York Jets on Monday night. The NFL announced the location and date of the game on Thursday night after a severe lake-effect storm paralyzed much of the Buffalo region. More than 5 feet […]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson‘s last appearance in the Minnesota locker room was nearly 10 weeks ago. The Vikings have played all but one game this season without his swift and strong running ability. Optimism for his return remained among Peterson’s teammates, particularly following his plea agreement earlier this month that freed him from the […]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL has suspended Adrian Peterson without pay for at least the rest of the season. The league said Tuesday it informed the Minnesota Vikings running back he will not be considered for reinstatement before April 15 for violating the NFL personal conduct policy. The NFL Players Association quickly announced its plan […]
The New England Patriots were running a Twitter operation designed to thank fans for helping them become the first NFL team to reach 1 million followers, only one of its thank you tweets accidentally included the word “n**ger.” What had happened was…the team tweeted many followers with pictures of customized digital jerseys featuring their Twitter […]
Federal drug enforcement agents showed up unannounced Sunday to check at least three visiting NFL teams’ medical staffs as part of an investigation into former players’ claims that teams mishandled prescription drugs. There were no arrests, Drug Enforcement Administration spokesman Rusty Payne said Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers’ staff was checked at MetLife Stadium in […]
Rumor has it that the Washington football team is unlikely to extend Robert Griffin III‘s contract after much drama surrounding his return. According to ESPN, the team isn’t interested in committing to him for the long-term. He’s been extremely injury prone this season. It’s unfortunate since he led the football team to the playoffs and performed very well […]
FAMU grad and Fox Sports broadcaster Pam Oliver says her experience at an HBCU was a memorable one. Although she might not be there if she’d listened to her father who warned her that the school was a “party school.” “I got there and it was some very nice parties,” she says. “I went […]
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice will reportedly sit down with Today show anchor Matt Lauer for his first television interview since the elevator footage of his domestic incident rocked the NFL and caused his suspension. According to TMZ, the interview is expected to air sometime between now and Nov. 26, but it’s unclear if Ray’s […]
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The NFL Players Association has filed an expedited grievance with the NFL to reinstate Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson. The NFLPA cited Monday “explicit language in a signed agreement” from Sept. 18, when Peterson was placed on a special commissioner’s exempt list following his indictment on felony child abuse […]
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The Santa Clara County district attorney’s office has declined to file charges against San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Ray McDonald in a felony domestic violence investigation stemming from his Aug. 31 arrest. Prosecutors said in a release that they were unable to charge McDonald because of conflicting versions of what […]
Former Minnesota Vikings star Orlando Thomas has died after battling ALS. He was 42. The defensive back, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1995, revealed he was battling the disease in 2007, three years after he first began exhibiting symptoms. Thomas was a 2nd round pick in the ’95 draft and was a key […]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — If Adrian Peterson is allowed to return to the Minnesota Vikings this season, the reunion probably won’t happen swiftly. The NFL formally began a review of the star running back’s case for potential punishment under the league’s personal conduct policy, informing Peterson on Thursday that his status on paid leave from the […]
