Tag: NFL

NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS Join Forces to Crack Down on Betting-Related Harassment

Brandon King

The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS are joining forces with their respective players’ unions to push back against a growing problem surrounding legalized sports betting: threats and harassment directed at athletes, coaches and their families. The leagues and unions sent a joint letter Tuesday to gaming regulators in 35 states and Washington, D.C., calling for stronger protections against bettors who cross the line after losing wagers. The coalition wants states to establish rules that would permanently revoke betting privileges for anyone verified to have threatened or abusively harassed professional…

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NFL Investigating Eagles Security Chief Dom DiSandro After Emmanuel Acho Crash Allegations

Brandon King

BREAKING: The NFL is investigating Philadelphia Eagles senior advisor and chief security officer Dom DiSandro following allegations made by former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho about how a car accident involving an NFL player was allegedly handled, according to longtime Philadelphia reporter Derrick Gunn. The investigation stems from comments Acho made on his podcast in July while discussing an incident from his playing career. Acho said he once rear-ended another vehicle while driving to practice and contacted team security. According to Acho, a security official instructed him to send away the…

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Christian Gonzalez Becomes NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback With $135 Million Patriots Extension

Brandon King

The New England Patriots and Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with $102 million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The deal carries an average annual value of $33.75 million, making Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The agreement was reached less than 48 hours before New England’s 2026 season opener against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. Gonzalez’s extension narrowly surpasses the four-year, $132 million contract Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon signed last month. Witherspoon’s deal included more than $101 million guaranteed.…

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Tua Tagovailoa Wins Falcons’ QB Battle, Named Week 1 Starter Over Michael Penix Jr.

Brandon King

The Atlanta Falcons have finally made their decision at quarterback. Tua Tagovailoa will open the 2026 NFL season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, beating out Michael Penix Jr. after a monthslong competition that extended through training camp and into the final days before Week 1. Tagovailoa will get the start Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, giving the former Miami Dolphins quarterback an opportunity to begin a new chapter in Atlanta after signing with the Falcons during the offseason. The decision comes after an up-and-down training camp for Tagovailoa, who nonetheless received…

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Roger Goodell Finalizes Four-Year Extension to Remain NFL Commissioner Through 2030

Brandon King

NFL teams were notified Sunday that Goodell has finalized a new four-season contract extension that will keep him in the commissioner’s office through the 2030 NFL season, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The new agreement will expire on March 31, 2031. Goodell has served as NFL commissioner since 2006, when he succeeded Paul Tagliabue. The new agreement ensures that he will remain at the helm of the league through a period expected to include major decisions surrounding the NFL’s next collective bargaining agreement, international expansion and the league’s continued growth.…

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Before the Saints Had a Legacy, an HBCU Bulldog Made History on the Very First Play

Brandon King

September 17, 1967. The New Orleans Saints were playing the first regular-season game in franchise history. Before the Super Bowl appearances. Before the Pro Bowlers. Before the records, legends and decades of Saints football… There was John Gilliam. A rookie out of South Carolina State College. The opening kickoff was sent his way. Gilliam caught it. Then he took off. 94 YARDS. TOUCHDOWN. On the very first play of the New Orleans Saints’ first regular-season game, John Gilliam became the player who scored the first touchdown in franchise history. Think…

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AARON DONALD IS BACK: Rams Legend Comes Out of Retirement to Join Myles Garrett

Brandon King

We reported earlier this summer of him working out at the Rams facilityt and now the speculation has become reality- Aaron Donald is officially coming out of retirement. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is returning to the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year, $20 million deal with incentives that can push the contract to $30 million, according to NFL insiders Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. Donald, who retired following the 2023 season, is now set to reunite with the franchise where he spent his entire 10-year career.…

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Man Allegedly Posed as Wealthy 49ers Player on Dating Apps, Scammed 26 Women Out of $1.3 Million

Brandon King

A man allegedly went on dating apps posing as a wealthy San Francisco 49ers football player and used fake romantic relationships and bogus investment opportunities to defraud dozens of women out of more than $1.3 million, according to federal prosecutors. Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, was arrested by FBI agents this week in connection with the alleged scheme, which prosecutors say targeted at least 26 women across several states. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Love allegedly created fake online identities and represented himself as a professional football player for the…

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Shannon Sharpe Blames NFL Players for “Killing” the Pro Bowl: “Y’all Ruined It”

Brandon King

The NFL’s decision to eliminate the Pro Bowl has sparked plenty of reaction, but few have been as blunt as Shannon Sharpe. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and eight-time Pro Bowler placed the blame squarely on the players, arguing that their lack of competitiveness over the past decade helped destroy one of the league’s longest-running traditions. Speaking on Nightcap, Sharpe didn’t hold back. “And you NFL players that’s responsible for this that played the last decade, you ought to be embarrassed.” Sharpe argued that players inherited an event that…

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“Houston Texans”Nike Air Max 90 NFL Rivalries Gets First Look

Brandon King

Nike is bringing the NFL Rivalries series back to the Air Max 90 in 2026, and the Houston Texans are officially joining the lineup. The upcoming “Houston Texans” Nike Air Max 90 NFL Rivalries has surfaced in its first look, showcasing a clean team-inspired color scheme designed around the Texans’ visual identity. The sneaker carries the style code IW1135-100 and is expected to retail for $140. The release is currently scheduled for Fall 2026, although an exact date has not yet been announced. The Texans edition is one of eight…

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