Michael Oher says 'The Blind Side' damaged his career Most of us would think it was pretty sweet to get an Oscar-winning movie made of our lives, but for Michael Oher, the rewards haven't been quite what he expected. Oher, the offensive lineman immortalized in the book and movie "The Blind Side," is trying to stick with the Carolina Panthers. And to hear him tell it, the movie has caused him … [Read more...]
Tom Brady got $170,000 to speak after deflate-gate report released
Tom Brady got $170,000 to speak after deflate-gate report released Just hours after the release of the Wells Report criticizing the Patriots and indirectly incriminating Tom Brady in the deflate-gate "scandal," Brady spoke at Salem State University. While he deflected all questions about the controversy, the question persisted: why would Brady, normally a reclusive fellow whose press … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning conducts Colorado symphony in performance of ‘Rocky Top’ (Video)
Peyton Manning conducts Colorado symphony in performance of 'Rocky Top' (Video) The Denver Broncos held the inaugural “Taste of the Broncos” event at Mile High Tuesday night, bringing fans into the stadium to interact with players, listen to live music and “sample food and drink from 30 Colorado restaurants.” [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: Sign up for a league today!] And to cap off … [Read more...]
Steelers to bring back 1934 throwback uniforms in 2015
Steelers to bring back 1934 throwback uniforms in 2015 The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 1934 throwback uniforms will make another triumphant return in 2015. The team announced Wednesday that they will wear the black-and-yellow bumblebee striped uniforms on Nov. 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. The Steelers first brought back the uniforms in 2012 to mark the team’s 80th season of … [Read more...]
Offseason Low Down: Bills Fantasy Preview
Offseason Low Down: Bills Fantasy Preview Bills Year in Review2014 Pass Attempts Rank: 13th (579)2014 Rush Attempts Rank: 20th (402)2014 Total Offensive Plays Rank: 16th (1,020)2014 Yards Per Play Rank: 28th (5.0)Projected Starting LineupQB: Matt CasselRB: LeSean McCoyWR: Sammy WatkinsWR: Robert WoodsWR: Percy HarvinTE: Charles ClayLT: Cordy GlennLG: Richie IncognitoC: Eric WoodRG: John MillerRT: … [Read more...]
Vince Wilfork boasts his elite farting ability on T-shirt (Photos)
Vince Wilfork boasts his elite farting ability on T-shirt (Photos) Vince Wilfork is a fun-loving guy. He’s in first minicamp with the Houston Texans after 11 seasons with the New England Patriots, so naturally the light-hearted defensive tackle would show up to a news conference wearing a “WORLD’S GREATEST FARTER… I MEAN FATHER” T-shirt. Vince Wilfork is wearing a shirt that reads "World's … [Read more...]
Agent: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant ‘indicated he’s willing’ to sit out games
Agent: Cowboys WR Dez Bryant 'indicated he's willing' to sit out games Dallas Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant said last week he would consider skipping the team’s season opener if he doesn’t get a new contract. On the same day Bryant did not attend the team’s first day of mini camp, Tom Condon, Bryant's agent, said Tuesday that Bryant isn’t bluffing. “In my conversations with him, he’s indicated … [Read more...]
Ex-Patriots LB Brandon Spikes’ AFC title ring appears on eBay (Photos)
Ex-Patriots LB Brandon Spikes' AFC title ring appears on eBay (Photos) A day after the New England Patriots received their Super Bowl rings, it appears a former Patriot is attempting to get rid of another championship ring. The 2011 AFC Championship ring of linebacker Brandon Spikes, who was recently released by the team after being cited in a hit-and-run accident, recently surfaced on eBay … [Read more...]
Johnny Manziel gets called ‘Johnny idiot face’ at WWE Raw (Video)
Johnny Manziel gets called 'Johnny idiot face' at WWE Raw (Video) WWE’s "Raw" made its way to Cleveland Monday night and none other than Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was sitting ringside. SPOTTED front row at @WWE #RAW: @Browns QB @JManziel2! @NFL @TheQArena pic.twitter.com/ElfRTlKFfI— WWE (@WWE) June 16, 2015 And as WWE heavyweight champ Seth Rollins addressed the crowd and … [Read more...]
Adrian Peterson has his eyes on Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record
Adrian Peterson has his eyes on Emmitt Smith's all-time rushing record As the long-time fullback for the Dallas Cowboys, Fox analyst Darryl Johnston saw first-hand what it took for Emmitt Smith to become the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. With that in mind, Johnston said in February that Adrian Peterson missing the majority of the 2014 season would have a hugely negative impact on his … [Read more...]