Category: football

Baker Mayfield to be traded to Carolina Panthers

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From Charles Robinson of Yahoo!Sports Baker Mayfield will soon no longer be a Cleveland Brown. Mayfield is being traded to the Carolina Panthers for a fifth-round draft pick that can improve with play markers, league sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports on Wednesday. The Panthers later confirmed the trade on Twitter. This ends a contentious rift between Mayfield and the Browns following their pursuit of Deshaun Watson earlier this offseason. Mayfield now becomes Carolina’s presumed replacement for Sam Darnold. The move officially solidifies Cleveland’s quarterback depth chart with Watson and backup…

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USFL: Birmingham beats New Orleans 31-17 to advance to title game

Brandon King

For the first time this season the Birmingham Stallions left the friendly confines of the Magic City as they headed to Canton, Ohio to take on the New Orleans Breakers in the second of two USFL postseason playoff matchup. It turned out to be a productive business trip for the Stallions as they defeated the Breakers 31-17. Your browser does not support iframes. After a missed 52-yard field goal attempt by the Stallions, the Breakers would capitalize by going on a 9-play, 58 yard drive that ended with a one-yard…

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Albany State’s Grover Stewart tabbed as NFLPA Black College Football Pro POTY

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Courtesy of the NFLPA: Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman Grover Stewart has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Black College Football Pro Player of the Year presented by the NFL Players Association. Stewart is the sixth winner of the prestigious award, which is presented annually to a top professional football player who attended a Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The 2017 fourth-round pick from Albany State has emerged as one of the NFL’s best defensive tackles while serving as a key contributor for the Colts’ defensive unit. After…

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Former Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber passes away at age 38

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Sad news out of Frisco, Texas. From Fox Sports: Former Dallas Cowboys running back Marion Barber was found dead in his apartment by police in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported and the team later confirmed in a statement. He was 38. “Officers are currently out on a welfare concern, but we are unable to provide any further information at this time,” a Frisco police spokesperson told the Star-Telegram, noting the cause of Barber’s death is unknown. Barber played seven seasons in the NFL (2005-11), including his first six with the Cowboys. He earned…

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The Aaron Rodgers vaccine lie exposes Stephen A. Smith and others hypocrisy once again

Brandon King

When the news regarding Aaron Rodgers ,not only testing positive for COVID-19 but also the fact that he had previously lied about his vaccination status, broke I intentionally waited before immediately grabbing my iPad to type an article because I was curious to see what the response from the media, but the sports media in particular, would be, particularly juxtaposed with the response they have had to the Kyrie Irving situation. Sure enough they did not let me down with their response, or lack thereof. The media has had Kyrie…

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NFL x HBCU Open House begins August 30

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Courtesy of NFL PR/Communications The NFL Football Operations department will host the 2nd Annual NFL + HBCU Open House on Monday, August 30, 2021. The annual event was designed to bring together stakeholders across the Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and football landscapes to discuss the portfolio of existing NFL initiatives, areas of opportunity, and to further strengthen relationships.  Participants will hear from various speakers from NFL leadership and personnel from departments in football strategy, development, data and analytics, talent acquisition, experienceship program and more. In addition to the Open House, the department…

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HOF Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden passes at 91

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From Tyler Conway of B/R: Legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden died Sunday. He was 91. Bowden was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer last month. “I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden said in a statement announcing his illness. “My wife Ann and our family have been life’s greatest blessing. I am at peace.” Bowden had been in declining health since being diagnosed with COVID-19 last October. One of the most decorated coaches in college…

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Breaking: Aaron Rodgers and Packers close to deal

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From Rob Goldberg of B\R Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are reportedly close to an agreement that could see the veteran quarterback play his final season with the franchise. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Packers “are offering concession” to ensure Rodgers’ return for the 2021 season but added it “would help set up” the quarterback’s “departure from Green Bay after this season.” Earlier Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Rodgers had “indicated to people close to him” that he planned to return to the Packers and play this season.…

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Bobby Bowden announces he has terminal illness

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Unfortunate news out of Tallahassee. From Brian Jones at popculture.com Legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, he and his family announced Wednesday. This news comes nearly after a year the 91-year-old Hall of Fame coach was hospitalized after contracting COVID-19. Bowden didn’t reveal his condition in the statement. “I’ve always tried to serve God’s purpose for my life, on and off the field, and I am prepared for what is to come,” Bowden said in a statement released by Florida State. “My wife Ann and…

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Supreme court rules against NCAA in athlete compensation dispute

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Monday the Supreme Court ruled unanimously (9-0) against the NCAA in a dispute over limitations on types of compensation that athlete-student can receive. The Justice Neil Gorsuch penned decision will pave the way for athletes to finally being able to partake in the mountains of cash they generate for everyone else.

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