Category: football

Former Prairie View A&M Standout Quinton Bell Signs One-Year Deal With San Francisco 49ers

Brandon King

The San Francisco 49ers are adding HBCU talent to their roster, signing former Prairie View A&M standout Quinton Bell to a one-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bell participated in a workout with the team on Tuesday before earning the deal.  Bell, who was selected by the then-Oakland Raiders in the seventh round (No. 230 overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, has carved out a professional career through stops with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, and most recently the Miami Dolphins. During the 2025 season with…

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Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy’s Son Arrested After Mother Shot Multiple Times in Virginia

Brandon King

A tragic family incident involving Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy unfolded Sunday night after his 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested in connection with the shooting of his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at the family’s home in Ashburn, Virginia. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a reported shooting and found 57-year-old Mia Bieniemy suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was transported to a local hospital, where authorities said she was in stable condition on Monday. ( Elijah Bieniemy was taken into custody and charged…

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Eric Bieniemy’s Wife Hospitalized After Shooting at Virginia Home

Brandon King

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s wife is expected to recover after she was shot at the couple’s Virginia home, according to ESPN. The incident reportedly occurred at the Bieniemys’ residence, where emergency responders transported her to a local hospital for treatment. While the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As of this writing, law enforcement has not publicly identified a suspect, announced any arrests, or released a possible motive. Officials have also not disclosed additional details about what led…

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Tony Romo Arrested in Milwaukee: Former Cowboys Star Faces OWI Charge

Brandon King

Tony Romo is making headlines away from the football field. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS Sports analyst was arrested Thursday night in Milwaukee on suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI), according to reports. Romo was pulled over yesterday around 8 pm and taken into custody after performing poorly on standard field sobriety tests. He’s due in court on Sept. 21. Romo, who spent his entire NFL playing career with the Cowboys before becoming one of the league’s most recognizable broadcasters, was reportedly stopped by authorities and later…

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FIU Makes History by Hiring K.D. Fletcher as College Football’s First Female General Manager

Brandon King

Florida International University has made college football history. FIU announced the hiring of K.D. Fletcher as the program’s new general manager, making her the first woman to serve as a football general manager at the FBS level and a groundbreaking figure in the sport’s evolving front-office landscape. The hire marks another significant milestone for college athletics as programs continue to expand front-office operations to address the growing demands of roster management, NIL strategy, recruiting, transfer portal evaluation, and salary cap planning in the revenue-sharing era. As general manager, Fletcher will…

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Titans to Induct Chris Johnson Into Ring of Honor During Season Opener

Brandon King

The Tennessee Titans will honor one of the most electrifying players in franchise history this fall, announcing that former running back Chris Johnson will be inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor during its season opener against the New York Jets on Sept. 13. Johnson, affectionately known as “CJ2K,” becomes the latest Titans legend to receive one of the organization’s highest honors after a career that redefined speed at the running back position. Selected 24th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft out of East Carolina, Johnson wasted little time establishing…

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How an NCAA Technicality Could End Victory Vaka’s College Football Career

Brandon King

This is one of the more troubling college football stories to emerge this offseason. According to CBS Sports, former Texas Southern defensive tackle Victory Vaka left Western Kentucky after his mother unexpectedly passed away in April. He attended her funeral on May 9 and believed he had approval from the program to remain home before returning in June. However, on May 27, WKU informed him that his scholarship had been canceled.   The biggest issue isn’t just losing his scholarship—it’s how the school processed his departure. Western Kentucky reportedly classified…

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Former Bucknell Strength Coach Charged in Death of Freshman Football Player CJ Dickey

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More than a year after the tragic death of Bucknell freshman football player Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., Pennsylvania prosecutors have announced criminal charges against the strength and conditioning coach who oversaw the workout that preceded his collapse. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced that former Bucknell University strength coach Mark Kulbis has been charged with felony aggravated hazing, as well as misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment, and hazing. The charges stem from a conditioning session on July 10, 2024, when Dickey, an 18-year-old freshman from Tampa, Florida, collapsed…

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Kansas Lands Landmark Ripple Jersey Patch Deal Featuring XRP Across All Athletics

Brandon King

The University of Kansas is set to announce a groundbreaking five-year partnership with digital finance company Ripple that will place XRP cryptocurrency jersey patches on uniforms across all Jayhawks athletic programs, according to Sports Business Journal. The agreement is reportedly one of the most lucrative jersey patch deals in college sports history, underscoring the growing commercialization of college athletics in the NIL and revenue-sharing era. Financial terms have not been disclosed, but sources indicate the deal ranks among the richest patch sponsorships to date. Ripple and its XRP cryptocurrency will…

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Dr. Myron Rolle Joins NFLPA to Focus on Player Health, Brain Cognition and Preventive Care

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Former NFL safety, Rhodes Scholar and neurosurgeon Myron Rolle is bringing his unique blend of football experience, medical expertise and research leadership to the National Football League Players Association. The NFLPA announced that Dr. Rolle has joined the organization in a strategic advisory role focused on advancing player health, brain cognition and preventive care throughout the athlete lifecycle. Rolle will contribute his clinical knowledge and research background to several key initiatives, including the Mackey-White Health and Safety Committee, which works to address critical issues impacting current and former NFL players.…

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