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Raiders Punter Chris Kluwe Turns Down A White House Invite For Mini-Camp With Hilarious Letter

Joe Student — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:00:54 +0000

The White House won’t get any hang time with the NFL’s most outspoken punter. Former Vikings and current Raiders punter Chris Kluwe, an outspoken advocate of equal rights, was invited to a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride Reception at the White House on June 13. However, Kluwe said no. Wait. What? Can you do [...]

Keyshawn Johnson Got Into it With Justin Bieber and Those Are Two Names We Never Thought We'd Read Together

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:04:24 +0000

You will not beliebe what Keyshawn Johnson did this weekend. The former wide receiver and current ESPN analyst was so incensed with teenybopper Justin Bieber and his questionable driving habits that he tried to track him down to knock some sense in that dreamy head of his. It’s the most unlikely celebrity feud since Donald [...]

Report: The NFL Is Investigating Jay-Z

Joe Student — Sun, 26 May 2013 21:00:46 +0000

Jay-Z may have something big he'd like to brush off his shoulder: an NFL investigation. TMZ reported that the NFL is looking into whether or not rap mogul-turned-sports agent Jay-Z had improper involvement in recruiting former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith to his Roc Nation Sports agency. Smith was drafted by the New York Jets in April.

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NFL May Make Pro Bowl More Like A Game Show

Joe Student — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:50:02 +0000

America loves football, but no one loves the Pro Bowl. The NFL’s annual all-star game is the undisputed lowlight of every postseason, as fans tune out the contest in which the league’s best players often give only half an effort. To remedy the Pro Bowl’s ills, the league is considering implementing elements of a game [...]

Sports Illustrated's Richest Athletes in America List is as Depressing as You'd Imagine

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:09 +0000

Sports Illustrated released its Fortunate 50 – a list of the 50 richest athletes in America, based on salary, winnings, bonuses and endorsements for the current or most recent season. It will ruin your day. This year’s rankings are topped by Floyd Mayweather, who’s bringing in a cool $90 million for a pair of bouts [...]

The NFL Thinks Rugby Could Be the Next Big Thing

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:09:40 +0000

Are you read for some…rugby? The NFL is reportedly interested in throwing its support behind a professional rugby league with teams along the East Coast that could start play as soon as 2014. The NFL Network will broadcast a rugby match in August featuring a European team and a squad comprised of some US blokes [...]

Terrell Owens is a Bowler Now…If You Care

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:01:52 +0000

Terrell Owens is going from catching footballs to rolling bowling balls. Now that he appears to be out of the NFL, the former star wide receiver is trying his hand at professional bowling. And they say you take up golf when you retire. Owens recently took part in the United States Bowling Congress Open Championships [...]

Chiefs Coach Andy Reid — 'I Hide Cheeseburgers Under My Shirts'

Joe Student — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:25:18 +0000

During last week’s NFL Draft, Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid was noticeably dressed-down in a flowery shirt that may have been visible from space. This week, Reid finally divulged the brand and reason behind his casual draft day attire: he wears Tommy Bahama shirts because of their food cloaking capabilities. “You know what, [...]

Tim Tebow Waived By The New York Jets; Do You Want Tebow On The Patriots?

Andy Capwell — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:56:17 +0000

The New York Jets cut quarterback Tim Tebow on Monday. The decision came just two days after the Jets drafted quarterback Geno Smith from West Virginia University. The Jets already had five quarterbacks on their roster, so the cut wasn't surprising.

New York Giants Draft Pick Justin Pugh Has the Best Reaction Ever to Getting Selected

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:15:10 +0000

The first day of the NFL Draft is usually filled with smooth-looking stars who keep their cool when their names are announced. Not Justin Pugh. The 6’4” offensive lineman out of Syracuse was a surprise pick of the New York Giants during the first round of Thursday night’s NFL Draft. What’s even more surprising is [...]