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 […]
Yesterday, I received a noteworthy text message from a friend, Gloria McCollum, a formidable attorney from St. Louis who represents The Ethical Society of Police, the largest organization of African-American law enforcement officers in the state of Missouri. McCollum was exasperated – and for good reason. The Ethical Society – and McCollum — were outraged […]
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 […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — Move over, RG3. It’s Colt vs. the Colts. The Washington football team plans to start Colt McCoy over Robert Griffin III on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person familiar with the decision, the latest development in a stunning slide for the 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. The […]
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — With the help of a cardboard cutout, the Seattle Seahawks’ Richard Sherman and Doug Baldwin took digs at the NFL during a news conference on Tuesday after the league issued a $100,000 fine to teammate Marshawn Lynch for not speaking to the media. Sherman and Baldwin made mention of everything from […]
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 […]
Lower Alabama or Pensacola, Florida is the hometown of Dallas Cowboys star Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. “Pensacola and the Gulf Coast period has always been some of the most beautiful beaches in the entire country,” says Smith. “A lot of people didn’t notice that until the oil spill hit and that’s when […]
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 […]
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 […]
