Davante Adams sent to Jets in trade

Courtesy of Tyler Williams, CBS Sports Davante Adams is off to the Big Apple. The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to trade the star wide receiver to the New York Jets, according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones. This comes after the relationship between Las Vegas and Adams fractured in recent weeks, leading to the wideout reportedly telling the team that he would prefer to be traded. All that has led to Adams, in fact, being moved and now joining Aaron Rodgersand the Jets. As for the compensation, the Raiders will receive a conditional third-round…

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Alcorn’s Qwynnterio Cole inks deal with UFL team

Former Alcorn State safety Qwynnterio Cole has re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks.  Cole began his collegiate career at Alcorn State, where in his three seasons he recorded 170 total tackles ( 96 solo, 74 assisted) , 5 tackles for loss, 8 interceptions, 14 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.  The Memphis, Tennessee native racked numerous accolades including being named a 2-time HBCU All-American (2018, 2019), All-SWAC First Team (2018), Preseason All-SWAC First Team (2019) and FCS Preseason All-America (2020).  Cole transferred to Louisville for his senior…

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Tarik Cohen retires from football, ends comeback bid

Despite him saying he “definitely” feels all the way back earlier this week, former North Carolina A&T running back Tarik Cohen has announced his retirement from the game of football.  After a stellar career at NCAT that saw him leave as MEAC’s all-time leading rusher with 5,619 yards, while also setting school records for rushing touchdowns (56), total touchdowns (59), and points, Cohen was drafted in the 4th round, 119th overall, by the Chicago Bears in the 2017 NFL Draft. In his rookie campaign, Cohen posted modest numbers, rushing for…

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Jacoby Jones, former Super Champ and Pro Bowl wideout deceased at 40

Courtesy of Kari Anderson, Yahoo Sports Former NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones, a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens, died overnight on Saturday in his Houston-area home, according to multiple reports. Jones, who celebrated his birthday on July 11, had just turned 40. A cause of death is not immediately clear. Jones played in the NFL for nine season, spending his first five with the Houston Texans before signing with the Ravens in 2012. Jones had a standout season in his first in Baltimore, being named…

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Multiple people shot at Kansas City championship parade

Why can’t we have nice things? What was supposed to be celebratory event has been marred the activities of knuckleheads? Shots rang out near the end of Kansas Chiefs’ championship parade. According to a fire official, eight to ten people were injured. A police news release stated two individuals had been detained. On the platform formerly known as Twitter, Kansas City police said that child reunification stations” were set up at the main entrance to Union Station, and at 2301 Main St. Police also tweeted that “We still have several…

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Mel Tucker’s attorneys say they have uncovered new evidence

Courtesy of the Lansing State Journal Correction: Damon Stoudamire previously coached basketball at the University of the Pacific. The name of the university was incorrect in an earlier version. LANSING — Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker’s attorney told university leaders Thursday he was unable to participate in a key hearing over sexual harassment allegations because of a “serious medical condition.” His attorney, Jennifer Belveal, in a letter to interim President Teresa Woodruff and the Board of Trustees also said her firm had uncovered new evidence including text messages from Tucker’s…

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Coach Prime says Colorado State player “does not deserve death threats”

The environment surrounding last week’s Colorado/Colorado State clash was tense, and that would be putting it mildly. The tensions were germinated with Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell taking not-so-subtle jabs at Colorado head coach Deion Sanders, leading to Coach Sanders saying it was now, “personal.” The spilled over to theplayers, with sseveral members of both team getting into a dust-up before the game, and once the game commenced, several Colorado State players added to the terse realtions, with several questionable hits, culminatng with the chep shot that Rams safetyhenry…

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Cowboys’ Sam Williams arrested Sunday night

Courtesy of Lorenzo Reyes, USA Today Second-year Dallas Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams was arrested Sunday night, one day after he played in the team’s preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, and charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon. A spokesperson from the Frisco (Texas) Police Department confirmed the arrest Wednesday to USA TODAY Sports in an email and said the controlled substance charge was for alleged possession of THC, not marijuana. Through a spokesman, the Cowboys declined to comment but said “the organization…

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Colorado to bolt Pac-12 to rejoin Big 12

Courtesy of Brett McMurphy, actionnetwork.com Colorado is leaving the Pac-12 to return to the Big 12, sources told Action Network. The Buffaloes will formally apply for Big 12 membership on Thursday, when the Big 12’s Board of Directors will approve the Buffs to begin Big 12 play in 2024, sources said. An announcement is expected Thursday, pending official approval from the school’s Board of Regents, a source said. CU’s Board of Regents will meet for a second consecutive day on Thursday from 5-6 p.m. ET. A member of the Pac-12…

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