The business mogul cites the public’s reactions, with Tim Tebow being mocked for his religiously significant displays while Michael Sam is lauded for being openly gay. Business giant Donald Trump praised Michael Sam for his NFL draft but said that the first openly gay NFL player’s kiss of his reported boyfriend in reaction to the good news was “out there,” and that reaction to same highlighted a double standard in a society where the NFL’s Tim Tebow was mocked for his displays of Christianity
Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina) poses for a photo with commissioner Roger Goodell selected as the number one overall pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft to the Houston Texans at Radio City Music Hall.
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The wait is over for Jadeveon Clowney.
As expected, the most talented player coming out of college football was selected No. 1 overall in the NFL draft on Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall.
And he belongs to the Houston Texans, ending the
Mike McCarthy promises there won’t be any bad memories plaguing his Green Bay Packers when they open the NFL season on Sept. 4 at Super Bowl champion Seattle. The last time Green Bay visited CenturyLink Field was in Week 3 of the 2012 season, a 14-12 Seahawks victory clinched on what now is often dubbed the “Fail Mary.” Russell Wilson’s desperation pass on the final play was called a touchdown reception for Golden Tate by the replacement officials. A few days later, the lockout of the regula |
Tight end Vernon Davis #85 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball in the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park on October 26, 2008 in San Francisco, California. (Jeff Gross/Getty Images North America)
While the San Francisco 49ers have endured a rocky offseason, star tight end Vernon Davis says the franchise needs to accomplish one goal for the upcoming campaign.
“We must win a Super Bowl title,” Davis said in an interview with Pro Football Talk. “You play this
Running back Ray Rice has been indicted for third-degree aggravated assault tied to an altercation with his fiancée last month at an Atlantic City casino. (PHOTO CREDIT: AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on third-degree aggravated assault for allegedly striking his fiancée unconscious last month.
Rice was arrested and charged with simple assault-domestic violence on Feb. 15 after a physical altercation with his fiancée, Janay Pal
One of the biggest questions of the off-season was answered Tuesday as the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly released All-Pro defensive end DeMarcus Ware, according to an NFL.com report.
If he remained with Dallas, Ware, 31, was scheduled to count $16 million against the salary cap in 2014. The league announced late last week the salary ceiling for the upcoming season is $133 million.
Speculation about Ware’s future with the Cowboys has been ongoing for the better part of the season thanks to his
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Earlier this week, former Oklahoma and Cowboys coach Barry Switzer made headlines when he had some harsh words about Johnny Manziel. But that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t consider drafting him. Switzer spoke to Nashville radio station WNSR:
“First of all I would have a long talk with him before I drafted him. That’s the thing these pros have an advantage of doing right now. I haven’t had that opportunity. I’ve said some negative things about him but at the same time I’v
Terrell Owens played his last NFL game on Dec. 19, 2010. But the five-time All-Pro wide receiver still thinks he can play at age 40. (Nelson Chenault/USA TODAY Sports)
Terrell Owens sees NFL players making the police blotter and shakes his head.
Somehow, T.O. was the bad boy?
“You look at some of the stuff guys are doing now, domestic violence, players killing players, just everything,” Owens said in an interview with The Associated Press on Thursday. “You have so many guys with off-the-fiel
Ryan Clark (File photo: Karl Walter/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark is making headlines after coming out and saying NFL players are using marijuana, including some of his teammates.
Clark made the announcement on ESPN’s “First Take” Thursday morning.
In the interview, Clark said he knows guys on the Steelers who “smoke.”
He told ESPN, “A lot of it is stress relief. A lot of it is pain and medication. Guys feel like, ‘If I can do this, it keeps me away from maybe Vicodin, i
The Fox Sports sideline reporter received a lot of flak for having a bad hair day, but she isn’t giving the criticisms much thought.
Fox Sports sideline reporter Pam Oliver is expected to rouse quite a bit of attention at Sunday’s Super Bowl, all because of a little misplaced hair, Philly.com reports.
As it turns out, the veteran TV sports reporter made the grievous mistake of having a bad hair day, and it ignited a twitter storm, with people comparing her to Chewbacca
“Mr. Manning, could I please get an autograph?” the 25-year-old asked.
That’s probably the last question the 37-year-old Denver Broncos quarterback expected to hear as he walked through the overcrowded hallway to join his teammates. Defeated in a massive slaughter by the Seattle Seahawks’ in a 43-8 prevail at the SLVIII Superbowl this past Sunday, Manning walked the long walk to the dreaded post game interview slowly, with hands in pockets, to the place where questions that no
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Seahawks won 43-8. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Super Bowl-winning coach Pete Carroll says his Seattle Seahawks already “have an eye on what’s coming” and will start preparing immediately for next season.
Appearing at a news conference Monday morning with linebacker Malcolm Smith, the MVP of S
Seahawks huddle in prayer after winning the Super Bowl.
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 Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) and cornerback Byron Maxwell (41) celebrate a touchdown during the first half against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium (Photo: Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports) Wilson says, ‘It’s a true, true blessing…Just believe in the talent God has given you… God is so good. He’s brought me a very long way.’ Defense wins championships, and the NFL has not seen a defense like Seattle’s in a long time. The Seahawks won their firs |
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“God has me here for a very particular reason,” Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson told reporters Jan. 28 during Super Bowl media day at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Wilson and other Seahawks players spoke about their faith and their video project “The Making of a Champion.” (Photo by Shawn Hendricks/BP)
Surrounded by a horde of reporters probing about nearly every aspect of the upcoming Super Bowl — including questions not related such as “Where’s Waldo?” and “Who is your favorite
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning addresses the media during press conference at the Cornucopia Majesty Ship. (Photo: Jim O’Connor, USA TODAY Sports)
The Denver Broncos arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday afternoon amid scattered flurries and temperatures in the low 20s. And they brought loads of enthusiasm and a healthy respect of the Seattle Seahawks with them.
Quarterback Peyton Manning, who seemingly always makes news for his presnap communication, talked of
Richard Sherman is ‘really disappointed in being called a thug.’ (USATSI)
Richard Sherman’s post-game rant Sunday night has overshadowed every other Super Bowl storyline, even the ones involving Peyton Manning’s relative struggles in the postseason and/or cold weather.
We’ve now heard from just about everyone on the matter — from Pete Carroll to Tom Brady to John Madden.
On Monday, Sherman, writing for TheMMQB.com, explained that while family and friends congratulated him on the victory, “Ma
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off of the field in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Jan. 19, 2014 in Denver, Colo. (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)
Tom Brady won’t be one of the millions of people watching the Super Bowl.
Speaking to WEEI a day after the New England Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game, Brady admitted he will not be sitting in front of a television t
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has apologized a day after targeting the play of San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree with several harsh rebukes after Sunday night’s NFC Championship win.
Sherman’s deflection of a pass intended for Crabtree in the end zone during the closing minute, which bounced into the grasp of Seahawks linebacker Malcolm Smith, sealed the 23-17 win over the visiting 49ers to earn Seattle a matchup with the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl.
“I apologiz
