Ted Wells battles back about deflate report, but not everything adds up Attorney Ted Wells didn't speak to the media after any of the three previous major sports reports he provided, including a lengthy report on the Miami Dolphins' bullying scandal. But nobody really questioned his reports before. Severe criticism by Tom Brady's agent Don Yee and Patriots owner Robert Kraft over Wells' … [Read more...]
Harry Reid ties deflate-gate to Redskins name with searing hot take
Harry Reid ties deflate-gate to Redskins name with searing hot take The beauty of the deflate-gate story, in which the NFL has suspended Tom Brady in connection with deflated footballs, is that it's a tale that contains multitudes. You can tie absolutely any take you have on the NFL to this particular saga. Did the NFL completely botch this investigation and punishment? Should Brady retire … [Read more...]
What effect will the deflate-gate ruling have on Patriots, Brady, NFL? (Podcast)
What effect will the deflate-gate ruling have on Patriots, Brady, NFL? (Podcast) Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes & Leave A Review By now, you've heard of the deflate-gate punishment the NFL leveled on the New England Patriots and all-everything quarterback Tom Brady: a four-game suspension for Touchdown Tom, a million-dollar fine and loss of two draft picks for the … [Read more...]
Dynasty Rankings: Silva: Dynasty Rookie Rankings
Dynasty Rankings: Silva: Dynasty Rookie Rankings QuarterbacksUpside is what I foremost seek in a Dynasty rookie quarterback, because opportunity is limited. There are only 32 starters in the league, and teams don't use more than one at once. (That isn't the case for running backs, receivers, and to a lesser extent tight ends.) This is fantasy's most replaceable week-to-week position. I either … [Read more...]
N.J. Gov. Christie spent $82,000 on concessions at Jets, Giants games: report
N.J. Gov. Christie spent $82,000 on concessions at Jets, Giants games: report A New Jersey watchdog report indicates that Gov. Chris Christie spent more than $82,000 in state funds on concessions at Jets and Giants games during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. We know the jokes you want to make here. They're sitting right in front of you, like a burly dude in the seat directly ahead, blocking your … [Read more...]
Odell Beckham goes nuts when his buddy LeBron James hits game winner
Odell Beckham goes nuts when his buddy LeBron James hits game winner This probably should be filed under game recognizing game. Odell Beckham is from Louisiana, and applies his trade in New York/New Jersey as a popular receiver for the New York Giants. He has no connection to the Cleveland Cavaliers ... well, other than recently becoming friends with LeBron James. But the way Beckham went … [Read more...]
Hotel manager says Frank Clark threatened her, admitted to hitting girlfriend
Hotel manager says Frank Clark threatened her, admitted to hitting girlfriend The Seattle Seahawks continue to face scrutiny for drafting Michigan defensive end Frank Clark in the second round, and it only intensified with a report that emerged in the Seattle Times late last week. According to court documents obtained by the Times, Clark, who was dismissed from Michigan in November after a … [Read more...]
D.J. Swearinger no longer with Texans; Pats reportedly cut Kyle Arrington
D.J. Swearinger no longer with Texans; Pats reportedly cut Kyle Arrington Two defensive backs – D.J. Swearinger and Kyle Arrington – are reportedly now looking for work. Swearinger, a safety who spent the last two seasons with the Houston Texans, posted on his Instagram account early Monday that his time with the franchise has reached an end. “One heck of an opportunity #texannation I … [Read more...]
Bud Dupree’s very good weekend: graduation, then Steelers camp
Bud Dupree's very good weekend: graduation, then Steelers camp Generally, bosses frown on you missing the first two days of work. You'd better have a reeeeal good excuse, fella. But college graduation probably qualifies, and good thing, too, because that's why new Steelers draft pick Bud Dupree bailed on the first two days of minicamp. The University of Kentucky product, a linebacker … [Read more...]
Draft Analysis: NFL Draft: Veteran Losers
Draft Analysis: NFL Draft: Veteran Losers Sunday, May 10, 2015 BREAKING NEWS: NFL coaches and general managers often lie. There’s little incentive for them to be forthcoming about player evaluations and roles, especially in the offseason when competition is their uniform mantra.So as we look for clues, it’s more important to take note of what teams do rather than what they say. The actions in … [Read more...]