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Ex-NFL Player Aaron Patrick Settles Lawsuit With NFL After Season-Ending Injury In 2022

Aaron Patrick tore his ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) when he tried to avoid running into an NFL official who was standing on the sidelines when the incident took place

Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl XLII Ring Sells For Record-Breaking $280K

The Super Bowl Ring that former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress owned has been sold for a record $280,600 at a recent auction. According to Sports Illustrated, the hero of the Giants’ Super Bowl XLII win when they beat an undefeated New England Patriots team denying them the chance to end the season… Continue reading Plaxico Burress’ Super Bowl XLII Ring Sells For Record-Breaking $280K

Floyd Mayweather Interested In New York Giants Ownership

Retired championship boxer Floyd Mayweather is trying to break into the NFL by leading a group looking to buy a 10 percent stake in the New York Giants. According to TMZ Sports, the undefeated fighter has partnered with real estate magnate, Meyer Orbach so they can place a bid to own a piece of the… Continue reading Floyd Mayweather Interested In New York Giants Ownership

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell States DEI Policies Are Going Nowhere

Bucking the trend of companies canceling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts across the country, the National Football League is standing strong in staying with the diversity hiring efforts it has implemented in recent years. According to NFL.com, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently doubled down on the league’s promotion of diversity despite President Donald Trump‘s… Continue reading NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell States DEI Policies Are Going Nowhere

Former Nebraska Running Back Calvin Jones Dead At 54

Former NFL player Calvin Jones was recently found dead in his apartment. According to Husker Extra, Jones, who played his collegiate career with the Nebraska Cornhuskers was found dead of possible carbon monoxide poisoning after being discovered in his home on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The 54-year-old was found in the basement of his home in… Continue reading Former Nebraska Running Back Calvin Jones Dead At 54

Record-Breaking Viewing Audience Watched NFL Christmas Doubleheader On Netflix

Netflix is having an amazing year as another new live programming spot has broken streaming records. According to NFL.com, the Nielson ratings for the doubleheader football games that took place on Christmas (Baltimore Ravens Versus Houston Texans, and the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers) were seen by 65 million viewers during both games.… Continue reading Record-Breaking Viewing Audience Watched NFL Christmas Doubleheader On Netflix

MC Lyte Partners with the NFL in Supporting Social Justice Advocacy in Sports and Music

The NFL, under its Inspire Change initiative, released a feature this week with MC Lyte highlighting her song “King King” from her most recent album “1 of 1”. The song, which features Queen Latifah, was written to honor NFL players and draws inspiration from players who use their voices and platforms to speak out about… Continue reading MC Lyte Partners with the NFL in Supporting Social Justice Advocacy in Sports and Music

NFL Defensive Lineman Arrested After Traffic Stop, Blames Racism For Being Pulled Over

According to NFL defensive lineman Christian Barmore, racism had reared its ugly head when he was stopped by police while driving in Providence Rhoe Island. According to CBS News, Barmore, who plays for the New England Patriots, was stopped by police officers and given a summons for operation of an unregistered vehicle, display of plates… Continue reading NFL Defensive Lineman Arrested After Traffic Stop, Blames Racism For Being Pulled Over

Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Settled

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was previously suspended 11 games and fined $5 million in 2022 after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by 22 women who provided massages during his time with the Houston Texans. On Sept. 9, another lawsuit was filed against the quarterback by a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her… Continue reading Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson Settled

Dallas Cowboys Make CeeDee Lamb Highest-Paid Wide Receiver In Franchise History

The Dallas Cowboys have announced that they have agreed to a multiyear deal with their star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. According to ESPN, the team came to terms with giving Lamb a four-year deal worth $136 million, effectively ending his holdout. This agreement keeps him with the Cowboys until the 2028 season. A $38 million… Continue reading Dallas Cowboys Make CeeDee Lamb Highest-Paid Wide Receiver In Franchise History

Chicago Bears Settle Lawsuit With White Man After Complaint Of Not Getting ‘Legal Diversity Fellow’ Role

Jonathan Bresser, a student at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago filed a lawsuit against the NFL‘s Chicago Bears after they posted they were looking to fill a position for a “legal diversity fellow” and he claimed he was denied because he is a white man. The football team settled the case on August… Continue reading Chicago Bears Settle Lawsuit With White Man After Complaint Of Not Getting ‘Legal Diversity Fellow’ Role

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