Tag: nfl
Reuben Foster’s signing opens debate on NFL’s handling of domestic violence cases
The Washington Redskins’ decision to sign Foster after his second domestic violence arrest has raised new questions about whether the league is too lenient. WATCH…
NFL team signs player days after arrest for alleged domestic abuse
Linebacker Reuben Foster, was picked up by the Washington Redskins despite multiple arrests on various charges this year. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ‘WORLD NEWS…
Oakland sues Raiders, NFL over team’s planned move
The city of Oakland, California, is calling the team’s planned move to Las Vegas in 2020 “illegal.” source
Is the famed Super Bowl halftime show in trouble?
The lineup for one of the most-watched musical performances of the year has been dubbed “music’s least wanted gig” as dozens of stars have turned…
LeBron James slams NFL team owners during his HBO talk show
James said the NFL has “a bunch of old white men owning teams” with a “slave mentality” and that the NBA is more tolerant. source
NFL slammed over bad call in Saints playoff game
The New Orleans Saints lost their place in the Super Bowl to the Rams after referees decided not to throw the yellow flag on a…
Former Dallas Cowboys player breaking barriers as first in NFL history to marry a man
Getting married is a big deal for anybody, but for former NFL player Jeff Rohrer, it was monumental. The former linebacker shares his journey to…
Maroon 5 hit with Super Bowl backlash before the game
The NFL announced the band, this year’s halftime headliners, will not be appearing at the traditional pre-Super Bowl press conference. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2S3qgh2 WATCH FULL…
Drew Brees speaks out on controversial call, Super Bowl
The New Orleans Saints quarterback says frustration over his team’s last-minute loss that cost them a Super Bowl bid will “make us stronger.” SUBSCRIBE to…
NFL player credits car cam app with catching alleged thief ‘red-handed’
Carolina Panthers fullback Alex Armah was alerted via an app that a stranger had broken into his car, and he was able catch him and…
Indianapolis Colts draft former refugee | WNT
Paye’s mom fled civil war in Liberia, after her father was killed and worked two jobs in the U.S. to support her son. Now, he…
2021 NFL Draft
Heisman Trophy winner and ESPN analyst Desmond Howard discusses the highlights of the NFL Draft. source
Emmanuel Acho on how young people can have uncomfortable conversations
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho talks about his new book, “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy” and why he decided to write it for a…
NFL pledges to stop using ‘race norming’ in injury settlements
USA Today columnist and ABC News contributor Christine Brennan explains the significance of the NFL’s announcement and what it means for settlements for retired Black…
NFL wives band together in fight against league’s concussion payout protocol | Nightline
The women advocated against race-norming, which they say discriminated against Black former players and is used to determine former players eligible for payouts as part…
Gay player makes NFL history
Raiders’ lineman Carl Nassib announced he is gay, making him the first active NFL player to come out publicly. ABC News’ Will Ganss has more….
Trevor Project CEO on Carl Nassib: ‘Representation really does matter’
Trevor Project CEO and Executive Director Amit Paley reacts to NFL player Carl Nassib coming out as gay and its significance for LGBTQ youth. ABC…
NFLPA pushes players to get vaccinated
But Players’ Association Vice President Benjamin Watson also said the NFLPA will stand behind players 100% if they choose not to get vaccinated. #WorldNewsTonight #NFL…
First NHL player to come out: ‘Homophobic slurs and language needs to change’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with NHL prospect Luke Prokop, following his historic post about coming out, which made him the first openly gay professional…
By the Numbers: NFL vaccination rates
The Atlanta Falcons said they are the first NFL team to reach a 100% vaccination rate. The league said teams with at least an 85%…
