Did Bill Belichick give us news about deflate-gate on David Letterman? We enjoyed the hilariously awkward interview with David Letterman and Bill Belichick on Wednesday's edition of the "Late Show with David Letterman," which was, as expected, mostly an exercise in frivolity. But was there actually some breaking news from it? As Frank Schwab detailed previously, Letterman and Belichick … [Read more...]
Charges dismissed against Carolina Panthers’ Greg Hardy
Charges dismissed against Carolina Panthers' Greg Hardy The state has dismissed all charges against Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy. Hardy was convicted last year for assaulting and threatening to kill ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder, but Hardy's appeal — which was set to start Monday — was settled when she refused to work with prosecutors. The district attorney told the judge in the … [Read more...]
Report: Reggie Bush implicated for spiking drinks by Darren Sharper codefendent
Report: Reggie Bush implicated for spiking drinks by Darren Sharper codefendent The rape trial of former New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper has taken a strange turn. A former sheriff's deputy in Louisiana, who has been charged (along with Sharper) with helping to drug women in order to rape them, told investigators he witnessed former Saints and current Detroit Lions running back … [Read more...]
The NFL hands out its major awards; Odell Beckham top offensive rookie
The NFL hands out its major awards; Odell Beckham top offensive rookie PHOENIX – To the surprise of nobody, New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was named NFL offensive rookie of the year. The dynamic Giants receiver was given the award during the “NFL Honors” show, which the NFL puts on the night before the Super Bowl to honor its players and hand out its major awards. Beckham beat … [Read more...]
Marshawn Lynch: ‘I’m here so I won’t get fined’
Marshawn Lynch: 'I'm here so I won't get fined' Marshawn Lynch needed to come to Super Bowl Media Day. He needed to speak for four minutes and 30 seconds. He did exactly that, and nothing more. Lynch sat down at the podium and announced that he would be saying only "I'm here so I won't get fined," and that was all he said, for less than five minutes, answering 21 questions the exact same … [Read more...]
Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants NFL apology if investigation clears team
Patriots owner Robert Kraft wants NFL apology if investigation clears team CHANDLER, Ariz. – New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft criticized the NFL, the way deflate-gate has been handled and reported on, said he wanted an apology from the league if its investigation doesn't turn up anything, and basically dropped the mic on the conversation of the entire matter for the rest of the … [Read more...]
U still mad bro? Patriots and Seahawks have an unfriendly history
U still mad bro? Patriots and Seahawks have an unfriendly history Usually Super Bowl opponents have no reason to dislike each other. Maybe there's a former coach or player who was wronged and now facing his old team, but rarely is there any hint of a rivalry. Teams from different conferences play each other only once every four years in the regular season. But the New England Patriots and … [Read more...]
Michael Bennett rides bike around field after Seattle’s win
Michael Bennett rides bike around field after Seattle's win Move over Wade Boggs and you, Mr. New York Police Horse: You've got company. The Seattle Seahawks had just completed their epic 28-22 comeback OT victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, so how did defensive lineman Michael Bennett choose to celebrate? Why, by hopping on a Seattle policeman's bicycle and pedaling across the … [Read more...]
Washington city bans cheese before Seahawks’ showdown with Packers
Washington city bans cheese before Seahawks' showdown with Packers Well, this seems a bit extreme. A city in Washington has decided to ban cheese altogether from City Hall for a day in advance of Sunday's NFC championship between the Seahawks and Packers because, you know, Green Bay. The city manager of Bainbridge Island has issued an executive order banning the possession and consumption … [Read more...]
Last Minute Decisions: Injury Questions: Week 19
Last Minute Decisions: Injury Questions: Week 19 Friday, January 09, 2015 Welcome to Divisional Round Weekend of the National Football League, Fantasy Division. There's still fantasy playoff leagues and Daily Fantasy Games to be played, so don't even think there's no way to play fantasy football! As a last minute primer be sure to read Evan Silva's look at every game in his Matchups column. … [Read more...]