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Pro Football Hall of Fame: Derrick Thomas
The Kansas City Chiefs selected linebacker Derrick Thomas as the fourth player overall in the 1989 National Football League Draft. A consensus All-America and Dick Butkus Award winner at Alabama, Derrick excelled as a pass rusher who set the school record for sacks. His pass rushing...
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Bob Hayes
When Bob Hayes arrived on the pro football scene in 1965, he had already earned athletic stardom having won a pair of gold medals in the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. His medal-winning performance in the 100 meters competition earned him the title “World’s Fastest Human.” But...
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Randall McDaniel
The Minnesota Vikings used their first round selection (19th overall) in the 1988 NFL Draft on guard Randall McDaniel, an All-America and four-year starter from Arizona State. Randall immediately earned a starting role with the Vikings, playing in all 16 games in his rookie season...
Pro Football Hall of Fame: Ralph Wilson Jr.
Ralph Wilson Jr. was the man responsible for reintroducing pro football to my home base of Western New York when, as one of the original owners in the American Football League, he formed the Buffalo Bills in 1959. As the undeniable leader of the Bills, Mr. Wilson continues to play...
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009
This is my sixth consecutive year working the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement. Familiarity sure makes things easier in terms of getting around. But it never diminishes from the excitement of attending another event. The Pro Football Hall of Fame remains one of my favorite places...
Eli Manning is NFL’s Highest Paid Player
N.Y. Giants quarterback Eli Manning signed a six-year, $97 million contract today, thus making him the National Football League’s new highest paid player. The deal includes $35 million in guaranteed money and is worth a whopping $41 million over the first two years.
First of...
Antonio Cromartie Fined For Tweeting
The San Diego Chargers fined cornerback Antonio Cromartie $2,500 for tweeting a complaint about the quality of the food at Bolts training camp last week. While the National Football League readies an official game day Twitter policy, players are being warned of the repercussions of...
Antonio Cromartie Fined For Terse Tweet
The San Diego Chargers fined cornerback Antonio Cromartie $2,500 for tweeting a complaint about the quality of the food at Bolts training camp last week. While the National Football League readies an official game day Twitter policy, players are being warned of the repercussions of...
Bucs Introduce 1976 Throwback Uniforms
Bucco Bruce is back! The Tampa Bay Bucs today announced their first-ever “Throwback Game” (November 8 against the Packers) and resurrected an unforgettable part of Buccaneer history in the process—the inaugural, winless 1976 season “Florida Orange” jerseys...
The Ocho Cinco Show on Ustream
When Twitter wasn’t enough for Chad Ochocinco to express himself, he started his own Ustream show to take the power of the press into his own hands. And I have to admit, it’s a great idea. If you want to hear it straight from Chad’s mouth and not the media’s...
Plaxico Burress Testifies Before Grand Jury
Former N.Y. Giants receiver Plaxico Burress testified today before the grand jury that is investigating a felony gun possession charge against him. Afterward, he told reporters outside the courthouse he was sorry for his actions. As you will recall, Plax shot himself in the leg at...
Brett Favre Will Stay Retired
In an unexpected turn of events, Brett Favre told the Minnesota Vikings today that he plans to stay retired. Even after having successful surgery on his throwing shoulder and going through weeks of supposedly successful training and rehab, Brett apparently felt the daily physical and...
Michael Vick’s Conditional Reinstatement
Commissioner Roger Goodell notified Michael Vick today that he has been reinstated to the NFL on a conditional basis and will be considered for full reinstatement and to play in regular-season games by Week 6 (October 18-19) based on the progress he makes in his transition plan.
Under...
Antoine Winfield Gets $36M Extension
The Minnesota Vikings signed Pro Bowl (finally) cornerback Antoine Winfield to a four-year, $36 million contract extension today. A generous $16.1 million is guaranteed. This will keep him in Minnesota through the 2013 season. At 32-years-old, Antoine is still one of the toughest run...
Ben Roethlisberger Responds
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger held a roughly one minute press conference today to offer his word on the allegations of sexual assault brought against him in a civil case by Las Vegas resident Andrea McNulty. Here’s the link. I’ll embed the video ASAP...
Allegations Surround Ben Roethlisberger
I’m finally breaking my silence on Ben Roethlisberger’s alleged (and I emphasize the word alleged) sexual assault case because I feel like it’s my job to say something. To recap the story, a woman has filed a civil lawsuit in Reno, Nevada, accusing Ben of sexually...
Seahawks Scratch Ticket is NFL’s First
Washington’s Lottery launched Seahawks Winning Play Scratch today. It’s the first licensed professional football Scratch ticket available in the country.
Washington’s Lottery partnered with the Seattle Seahawks to offer football fans the opportunity to win big bucks while...
Michael Vick Released From Federal Custody
Michael Vick no longer has to wear the electronic monitor he had on while under home confinement for the past two months. His 23-month federal dogfighting sentence ended today, meaning Michael is a free man and is now eligible to resume working as a professional football player—if...
Devin Hester Under Armour Commercial
Here’s Under Armour’s new commercial (entitled “On a Mission”) featuring a day in the life of “Generation Speed” member Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears. The spot was shot on-location at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Soldier Field and showcases...
Devin Hester Under Armour Commercial
Here’s Under Armour’s new commercial (entitled “On a Mission”) featuring a day in the life of “Generation Speed” member Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears. The spot was shot on-location at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Soldier Field and showcases...
Devin Hester Under Armour Commercial
Here’s Under Armour’s new commercial (entitled “On a Mission”) featuring a day in the life of “Generation Speed” member Devin Hester of the Chicago Bears. The spot was shot on-location at Chicago’s Wrigley Field and Soldier Field and showcases...
Chad Ochocinco Will Challenge NFL Rule
I don’t know why I continue to pay attention to Chad Ochocinco. Probably because he’s interesting to observe while he oftentimes makes a fool of himself. The guy is kind of funny. And entertaining. I’ll give him that. And now that he’s apparently done whining...
Chad Ochocinco Will Challenge NFL Rule
I don’t know why I continue to pay attention to Chad Ochocinco. Probably because he’s interesting to observe while he oftentimes makes a fool of himself. The guy is kind of funny. And entertaining. I’ll give him that. And now that he’s apparently done whining...
Brett Favre Sets July 30 Deadline
Following an impressive practice session at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, MS today, Brett Favre promised the Minnesota Vikings he would let them know by July 30 if he plans to join the team and play the 2009 season in purple. Of course, the past several months have been filled...
Brett Favre Promises July 30 Deadline
Following an impressive practice session at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, MS today, Brett Favre promised the Minnesota Vikings he would let them know by July 30 if he plans to join the team and play the 2009 season in purple. Of course, the past several months have been filled...
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