Roger Goodell to Colin Kaepernick: ‘I Wish We had Listened Earlier’ (Watch)
*NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell continues to express regret over the way he and the league treated Colin Kaepernick in 2016 when the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback peacefully protested during the national anthem. Appearing on former NFL player Emmanuel Acho’s social media video series “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man,” Goodell was asked by Acho […]
Harry Edwards to Urge Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for Colin Kaepernick (Watch)
*Civil rights activist Dr. Harry Edwards believes that Colin Kaepernick not only deserves another opportunity in the NFL, he should also be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, “given what he has incited not only in this country, but around the world in terms of social justice and so forth.” Edwards said the comments on […]
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ‘Encourages’ Team to Sign Colin Kaepernick [VIDEO]
*During a conversation with ESPN’s “The Return of Sports” special, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stunned many fans of the sport when he encouraged teams to sign quarterback Colin Kaepernick. The former San Francisco 49er has not played since the 2016 season, when he kneeled during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. […]
Drew Brees and Roger Goodell Stand Up to Donald Trump Over Kneeling in NFL
*Now that Drew Brees has seen the light about kneeling in the NFL and race overall, he’s now seeing first hand how almost impossible it is for Donald Trump to do the same. On Friday night, the now seemingly enlightened New Orleans Saints quarterback went at the President of the United States just days after […]
Charlamagne the God Slams NFL for Editing His Kaepernick Questions to Commissioner Roger Goodell
*Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s recent deal with the NFL has been a hot topic all weekend, with several celebrities and fans criticizing the partnership. Radio personality Charlamagne Tha God is the latest to weigh in on the matter, as he was the one who kicked off the meeting with Jigga, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and […]
Jay Z to Become Part Owner of NFL Team, but Gets Blasted by Kap’s Buddy – WATCH
*A lot of people are still scratching their heads over Jay Z becoming a business partner with the NFL. One of them, of course, is Colin Kaepernick. OK, putting the still not-too well-understood reasons for Jigga’s new association with the league, let’s deal with another big story associated with the deal. And that is Jay […]
NFL Agrees to Contribute $89M Toward Social Justice Causes, But Not All Players Are On Board
[videowaywire video_id=”P46VBF3F5QNZPVQ3″] *The NFL and a coalition of players reached an agreement in principle late Wednesday night to partner on a plan to address social justice issues considered important to African-American communities, sources told ESPN. But a dispute over Colin Kaepernick’s treatment in the agreement has caused some NFL players to protest the arrangement. The […]
Conflicting Reports of Colin Kaepernick’s Invite to Meet One-on-One with Roger Goodell
*Colin Kaepernick has reportedly been invited to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell one-on-one, but there are conflicting reports on whether the free-agent quarterback has responded to the invitation, according to ESPN. Kaepernick’s attorney Mark Geragos told ABC News they “responded immediately that Colin would be happy to attend” but that the meeting fell through […]
NFL Players, Owners Cancel Meeting to Discuss Social Justice Initiatives
*It appears that NFL players and owners will not be meeting as planned to discuss a solution to the ongoing social justice concerns that prompted player protests during the national anthem, reports Deadline. Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins, one of the key spokesmen for the players, says the gathering has been canceled after the league […]
NFL Commissioner Goodell Caves to Trump; Issues Memo for Players to Stand for Anthem
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued a memo to all 32 teams on Tuesday in a bid to end the controversy surrounding player protests during the national anthem. Goodell is looking to squash the controversy by agreeing on a uniform approach for all teams. “Like many of our fans, we believe that everyone should stand for […]
Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott Sues NFL Claiming Domestic Violence Probe Was ‘Unfair’
*In lieu of waiting for NFL arbitrator Harold Henderson to rule on Ezekiel Elliott’s appeal of his six-game suspension, the Dallas Cowboys running back went ahead and sued the NFL, claiming the league’s investigation into his domestic violence allegations was “fundamentally unfair.” Elliott and the NFL Players Association filed a petition asking the Eastern District Court of Texas […]
The Journal of Steffanie Rivers: The Difference IS Black and White
*NFL training camps have started and Colin Kaepernick didn’t get picked up after the 49’ers dropped him last season. Lots of people who have more knowledge than me about Kaepernick’s skills said he should have been signed by another team ahead of a few quarterbacks who were. Baltimore Raven Head coach John Harbaugh was one […]
Roger Goodell: NFL Commissioner Denies Colin Kaepernick is being Blackballed
*NFL commissioner Roger Goodell again dismissed claims that there is a concerted effort to keep Colin Kaepernick off an NFL roster. As ESPN notes, all 32 NFL teams have wrapped up their offseason programs, and Kaepernick remains unsigned, fueling speculation that he is being ostracized for being pro-black and for his national anthem protests in […]
Cam Newton’s Post-Game Ensemble Nearly Overshadows His ‘I Don’t Feel Protected’ Comment (Watch)
*While sports outlets spent Monday discussing Cam Newton’s post-game presser comments about refs ignoring late hits on him, the Internet was more interested in his outfit – a checkered shirt under a blush pink blazer, accented by a patterned bowtie and aqua feathered hat. Not to mention paint-splatter sneakers. He was dragged and memed in no […]
Director Admits Cutting Roger Goodell Scene in Will Smith’s ‘Concussion’ Film
*Sony is being accused of bowing down before the NFL via its upcoming film “Concussion.” The Will Smith film, due in December, dramatizes the NFL’s mishandling of long-term concussion-related injuries among its players, and suggests the organization hid the truth and ignored the player safety. A New York Times article on Tuesday cited e-mail exchanges (released […]
