The NFL approved to have a 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic but gave the players the option to opt-out. This option has already been used by more than a dozen players that have decided to not come back this season. Chiefs guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was the first athlete to …
Read More »Mike Golic Jr Talks NFL and CFB
ESPN’s Mike Golic Jr. joined the Sportscene. He discussed various topics from Tom Brady to COVID-19 to social issues. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers When asked about Tom Brady‘s season with the Bucs, Mike Golic Jr. said he thinks Brady will show improvement with the Bucs. With wide receivers like …
Read More »Redskins to be called the Washington Football Team
It has been a tough few weeks to be a fan of the old Washington Redskins. After a bombshell report from the Washington Post outlining a toxic culture and sexual harassment, owner Dan Snyder and decision-makers within the organization were forced to reconsider the name of the team due to …
Read More »NFL Sets More COVID-19 Measures
The NFL sets more COVID-19 measures as the season approaches. While these primarily impact players and staff, it will affect the fans too. The league ruled that fans who attend games must wear a face mask. League spokesman Brian McCarthy made it clear on Twitter Wednesday by posting a selfie …
Read More »NFL Proposes No Preseason Games
Training camps are set to open in just over a week across the NFL. And while the start date remains firm, there could be some changes coming to the league’s preseason schedule. On Monday night, the league proposed having no preseason games to the NFLPA. This comes after back-and-forth discussions …
Read More »NFL Players express safety concern as training camp nears
Players all across the NFL are showing concern over the NFL not having a COVID-19 safety plan in place. Overall, the majority of the players want to play. However, they would like to see the NFL take steps to help protect them. https://twitter.com/DangeRussWilson/status/1284880684012601344 Many Players showing concern with #WeWantToPlay The …
Read More »15 women allege toxic culture while working for Washington Redskins
The Washington Post released an explosive story on Thursday that alleges an environment of sexual harassment and verbal abuse within the toxic culture of the Washington Redskins organization. Fifteen women came forward, 14 of them anonymously. All of them spoke out on the horrible culture within the Redskins’ organization from …
Read More »NFL and the NFLPA Negotiate Pay for Players that Opt-Out
The NFL and the NFL Players Association are still working on the terms of return. One of the points of discussion about whether or not players will receive financial backing if they decide to sit out the season. Their request for financial security is meant to protect at-risk players from …
Read More »Oakley Introduces New Mouth Shield
As sports slowly and cautiously start to pick back up around the U.S., leagues have been following numerous health protocols in order to keep athletes and coaches safe, healthy. For example, the NBA has its players in a “bubble” with limited outside contact. Additionally, a number of leagues have also …
Read More »NFL coronavirus concerns pose problems in reopening
The start of training camp in the NFL is just two weeks away. However, there are some lingering concerns regarding training camp protocols that would protect players from COVID-19. In an effort to help the league reopen smoothly, the NFL and its players association will call again today after failing …
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