First brother-in-law Craig Robinson is joining ESPN as a color commentator for this season’s college basketball coverage, the network announced. The former Oregon State University basketball coach will debut during ESPN’s mid-November season-opening Hoops Tip-Off Marathon. Like his sister, First Lady Michelle Obama, Robinson graduated from Princeton University, where he was a two-time Ivy League […]
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A new accuser has sued Jerry Sandusky, Penn State and a charity the former assistant coach founded, claiming he was sexually abused about six years ago. The case was filed in Philadelphia last month by Williamsport attorney Bret Southard, whose client was identified only by his initials, The Centre Daily […]
Former NFL quarterback Vince Young, who led the Texas Longhorns to the BCS national championship in 2005, has been hired by his alma mater to work for its Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, reports ESPN.com. Young, who retired from the NFL in June after six seasons, will serve as a development officer for program […]
University of New Mexico running back Crusoe Gongbay has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Albuquerque . Officials in Albuquerque say a woman contacted authorities around 3AM on April 13th claiming she had been raped by the 20 year old football star. She also claims two other men may have also been involved. Investigators say the […]
For iPhone; Roland Martin discusses the National Labor Relations Board Director’s ruling that Northwestern can unionize its football team with ESPN’s Jason Whitlock and Kevin Blackistone. “This is not about salaries. What these players are talking about is workers compensation and protection of scholarships should they get hurt and healthcare down the line,” says Blackistone. Jason Whitlock […]
A few NFL legends returned home to where it all began to celebrate new and old talent at Grambling State University. Sammy White (1976-1985, Minnesota Vikings) and Everson Walls (1981-1993, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns) were both spotted taking photos with fans and enjoying the University’s annual Black and Gold spring game activities. Both White […]
The Marching 100 has returned to FAMU. The storied marching band known for its fancy footwork and its bombastic support of FAMU’s football team, the Rattlers, returned to the field this semester after a 653 day suspension. Robert Champion Jr., a member of the band was brutally beaten and died in a hazing incident in […]
