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 …
Read More »Redskins to Retire Name And Logo
The Washington Redskins have officially announced their intention to retire the “Redskins” name and logo due to pressure from sponsors, activists, and other investors. The Redskins name and logo dates back to 1933 when the franchise was born. The name has faced criticism as being racist and demeaning towards Native …
Read More »Money Mahomes: the 500 Million Dollar Man
It’s time for Patrick Mahomes to bust out the pools of gold coins like Scrooge McDuck; he just made a ridiculous amount of money. On Monday, the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly agreed to an unprecedented contract extension with him. It’s not just the biggest contract in NFL history, but the …
Read More »NFL Shortens Preseason
The NFL announced it will shorten its preseason from four games to two. This is part of the league’s goal to figure out how to keep the 2020 season going. CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora reports the league canceled weeks one and four. Preseason starts a week late …
Read More »Cam Newton Joins Patriots
Former NFL MVP Cam Newton signed with the New England Patriots on Sunday. The one-year contract is set to be at $7.5 million with incentives. Newton was considered a top candidate to replace Tom Brady. Newton wrote, “I’m excited as I don’t know what right now! #LETSgoPATS,” via an Instagram …
Read More »COVID-19 Cancels NFL Hall Of Fame Game
The COVID-19 Pandemic has triggered the NFL to cancel the Hall of Fame Game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburg Steelers. The next HOF game will not be played until August 5, 2021. In addition, the Pro Football HOF postponed the enshrinement ceremony for this year’s Hall of Fame …
Read More »UF To Scrap “Gator Bait” Chant
The past few weeks of protests and demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death has led many institutions to take a look inward and embrace some changes to be inclusive for all. Those introspective thoughts happened at the University of Florida as well. School president Kent Fuchs released a …
Read More »Long Time Bucs Play by Play Man Gene Deckerhoff Talks Tom Brady
Radio play-by-play announcer of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and FSU Gene Deckerhoff joined Steve Russell on Sportscene recently to chat about Tampa’s acquistiion of quarterback om Brady and Florida State’s new head football coach. Deckerhoff has been the voice of the Buccaneers since 1989 and the Florida State Seminoles …
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