NFL
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The New England Patriots Boot Antonio Brown Amid Accusations of Sexual Violence and Intimidation
To coin terminology from another sport, looks like it was three strikes and Antonio Brown was out. The embattled wide receiver got cut by the New England Patriots Friday days after being accused of sexual misconduct by two women, including one who also said he sent her threatening text messages after her story was reported.…
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Second Woman Accuses NFL Star Antonio Brown of Sexual Misconduct
A week after being accused of sexual assault and rape in a civil lawsuit, NFL star Antonio Brown has been accused of sexual misconduct by a second woman. Sports Illustrated reports that in the second incident, which allegedly occurred in 2017, the New England Patriots receiver is accused of making unwanted sexual overtures to an…
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Antonio Brown’s Former Trainer Accuses the New England Patriot of Rape in Lawsuit
Antonio Brown, the NFL receiver who this weekend was traded to the New England Patriots from the Oakland Raiders after getting into a dustup with his Raiders coach, is being accused of rape by his former trainer who filed a lawsuit against him Tuesday. Brown vehemently denied the accusations and vowed to clear his name.…
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Cracker, Explained (In 450 Words!)
Really? What? This is what we’re doing today? A cracker explainer? In 2019? It is. And I’m as shocked as you are. Why Damon? Last week, it was reported that then-Los Angeles Raider Antonio Brown, during a heated argument, called Raiders general manager Mike Mayock a cracker. Then-Raider Antonio Brown? He’s not with them anymore?…
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Former NFL Fullback Le'Ron McClain Posts Heart-Wrenching Plea for Help on Twitter: 'My Head Is Crazy…Help Me Please!'
Former Pro Bowl fullback Le’Ron McClain couldn’t hold it in anymore, so he let the world know that he’s in pain and he needs help. On Saturday, McClain, 34, who logged minutes with the Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs during his seven-year NFL career, took to Twitter to tell his fans…
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Colin Kaepernick Reveals the Source of His Inspiration for National Anthem Protest
It’s well-known that Colin Kaepernick started his protest on the gridiron to bring attention to the police brutality and racial injustice plaguing this nation, but in a recent interview, the former quarterback reveals what specifically inspired his activism. In an interview with Paper magazine, Kaepernick says the fatal police shooting of 26-year-old Mario Woods of…
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A Case for Why Jay-Z Should Forget About the NFL and Just Buy a Popeyes Franchise
Of the myriad possible metaphors for the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich craze of 2019—which is a thing I will tell my kids about when they ask how America voted for Donald Trump—my favorite is that the sandwich itself represents heaven. The line to wait for the sandwich? That’s life on Earth. Those who get their sandwiches…
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Jermaine Dupri Breaks Silence, Says Jay-Z Actually Never Told Him to Turn Down His NFL Deal
It looks like everyone has possibly gotten wrapped up in a case of “he said, she said” and Jermaine Dupri is here to tell us to “Get Your Shit Right.” The rapper, songwriter, producer and executive decided to speak his piece with radio host Big Tigger on Atlanta’s V103, and let’s just say his story…
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Nah, Jigga: Jay-Z Reportedly Has No Chance of Getting His Hands on an NFL Team
After a controversial announcement that he was making a deal with the devil the oft-criticized NFL, word on the street (h/t TMZ) was that Jay-Z was in line to become part-owner of some unnamed football team. Mr. Beyoncé neither confirmed nor denied the report, but now sources are telling CBS Sports that ain’t no way…