NFL pressures Tony Romo to cancel fantasy football event in Las Vegas We'll get to the NFL's hypocrisy in a moment, but first the news: A fantasy football convention organized by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has been canceled due to pressure from the league. Why, you ask? The NFL has embraced fantasy football, and Romo is one of the league's headline players. Because it was in evil … [Read more...]
Miami Dolphins first-round pick DeVante Parker has foot surgery
Miami Dolphins first-round pick DeVante Parker has foot surgery Early reports say that the foot surgery DeVante Parker had won't keep the first-round pick out of the season opener for the Miami Dolphins. So it's not bad news. But it can't be considered great news either. Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel was one of many to report that Parker should be ready for the season … [Read more...]
TMI, Von: Denver Broncos have a fart tax, and Von Miller pays up a lot
TMI, Von: Denver Broncos have a fart tax, and Von Miller pays up a lot Von Miller is apparently quite prolific on the field and also in the Denver Broncos' meeting rooms, where he is the champion of passing gas. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: Sign up for a league today!] You never quite know in which direction an athlete's media session will go, and Miller's took us down a rabbit … [Read more...]
Son of Broncos owner arrested on domestic violence harassment charge
Son of Broncos owner arrested on domestic violence harassment charge The Denver Broncos have been wondering which of Pat Bowlen's seven children will take over ownership of the team, and John Bowlen Jr. didn't do himself any favors in that regard. John Bowlen Jr. was arrested on a domestic violence harassment charge on Wednesday night and held without bond overnight in jail, KUSA-TV's Mike … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Cam Cashes In
Bump and Run: Cam Cashes In Thursday, June 04, 2015 Welcome to our new weekly recap, Bump and Run. This column will run every Thursday through training camp. Cam Newton found a pot of gold at the end of his rainbow. The Carolina Panthers inked the two-time Pro Bowler to a five-year, $103.8 million deal on Tuesday. Newton would have entered free agency next offseason had a deal not been … [Read more...]
Rex Ryan predicts playoff berth for Bills again
Rex Ryan predicts playoff berth for Bills again Rex Ryan never lacks confidence. During his introductory press conference as the new coach of the Buffalo Bills, Ryan assured fans that the team’s long playoff drought (since 1999) would come to an end in 2015. He doubled down on that prediction on Wednesday night at a charity celebrity softball game at Yankee Stadium. “I think we’ll be in it … [Read more...]
Rookies lead May NFL jersey sales, Tebow returns to list
Rookies lead May NFL jersey sales, Tebow returns to list Two new faces had the best-selling NFL jerseys in the month of May, while an old friend found his way back into the Top 15. According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, Marcus Mariota of the Tennessee Titans and Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came in at Nos. 1 and 2 in the NFL’s official online jersey sales from May 1-31. Despite the … [Read more...]
Yahoo will broadcast first free global live stream of NFL game
Yahoo will broadcast first free global live stream of NFL game The first NFL game to be globally streamed live, for free, over the Internet will be on Yahoo.com. The Buffalo Bills-Jacksonville Jaguars game on Oct. 25 in London will be streamed for free to anyone with a device and an Internet connection on Yahoo, which has more than one billion monthly users between Yahoo, Yahoo Sports, … [Read more...]
Antonio Cromartie not buying Richard Sherman as top NFL corner
Antonio Cromartie not buying Richard Sherman as top NFL corner Antonio Cromartie has never been one to hide his emotions and the New York Jets cornerback was at it again on Tuesday, this time calling into question those who think Richard Sherman is the top cornerback in the league. Which is basically everyone in the free world not named Antonio Cromartie. Currently, Sherman is considered to … [Read more...]
Nick Hardwick consumed an insane amount of food to play center in NFL
Nick Hardwick consumed an insane amount of food to play center in NFL When San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick appeared at his retirement news conference, it was shocking. He looked like he was half the size he was for his last NFL game. Not quite. But he lost 85 pounds in less than five months. That, of course, prompted speculation on how someone could quit the NFL and look like a new … [Read more...]