American footballer Colin Kaepernick took his incessant protests against racism to its climax when he posted a controversial message criticising America’s July 4 celebrations. The 29-year-old who famously protested police brutality to blacks in the US by refusing to stand during the national anthem in 2016, spent his Fourth of July holiday celebrating finding his “personal … Read more
In an Independence Day message, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick questioned the value the Fourth of July holds for black Americans, since the United States was founded on the backs of African-American slaves. “How can we truly celebrate independence on a day that intentionally robbed our ancestors of theirs?” Kaepernick wrote on Twitter. He instead touted the liberating effects of a … Read more
Super Bowl 55 was moved from Los Angeles to Tampa by NFL team owners on Tuesday, days after developers delayed a new California stadium’s projected opening by a year to 2020. In addition to shifting the 2021 Super Bowl venue to Florida, owners also awarded Los Angeles the 56th Super Bowl in 2022 during league … Read more
A major step in the Oakland Raiders’ relocation to Las Vegas has been achieved with the NFL team reaching a lease deal with the Vegas Stadium Authority that keeps them on target for a 2020 opening. NFL team owners could ratify the deal when they meet in Chicago from Monday. Had the deal not gotten … Read more
Seattle Seahawks running back Eddie Lacy pocketed a $55,000 (50,100 euros) bonus on Monday after tipping the scales at 253 pounds (115 kilos) to meet his first contractually stipulated weight loss target, his agent confirmed. The powerhouse running back switched to Seattle from Green Bay in the close season after struggling to maintain his ideal … Read more
The Oakland Raiders have completed the purchase of 62 acres near the Las Vegas Strip where their new stadium will be built in time for the 2020 NFL season. Documents posted Monday at the Clark County Recorder’s Office showed the sale price for the land west of the Mandalay Bay resort was $77.5 million, the … Read more
The Cleveland Browns made Myles Garrett the first player chosen in the NFL draft on Thursday, the annual selection of college athletes that helps teams in America’s most popular sport top up their talent pools. The Texas A&M star defensive end is the first defender to go first overall since Jadeveon Clowney in 2014. Garrett … Read more
Former Minnesota Vikings star Adrian Peterson could launch the next phase of his NFL career against his old team after signing for the New Orleans Saints, reports said on Tuesday. The 32-year-old running back has ended weeks of speculation about his future after agreeing terms with the Saints on a two-year deal worth $7 million … Read more
Former NFL footballer Aaron Hernandez has been found dead in his cell in Massachusetts, officials say. Hernandez hanged himself at the Baranowski Correctional Center and was pronounced dead later at hospital. The former New England Patriots tight end was serving a life sentence for killing a man who was dating his fiancee’s sister. Last week … Read more
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo sounded a wistful note Tuesday, a week after announcing his retirement from the NFL without the league’s biggest prize. “I feel like I left something out there that I always wanted to accomplish,” said Romo, a four-time Pro Bowler who is the Cowboys’ all-time leader with 34,183 passing yards … Read more
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo retired from the National Football League on Tuesday, walking away from the sport after a 14-year career to take up a position as a television analyst. Romo’s future had been one of the biggest talking points of the close season with the 36-year-old reportedly mulling a move after losing his … Read more
Valley View University, one of the country’s private universities, has received a lot of flak on social media for a video promoting the school. The about one minute video, which features a song by Angkaarama David of the School of Theology and Missions, is currently being trolled by some social media fanatics. It is unclear … Read more
Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton, who led the NFL team into last year’s Super Bowl, underwent surgery Thursday to repair a partially torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder. The Panthers announced following the operation by surgeon Pat Connor that a rehabilitation plan under which Newton will not be cleared to throw a football … Read more
NFL team owners granted conditional approval on Monday to allow the Oakland Raiders to move to Las Vegas, the league announced, setting up the third franchise relocation in 14 months. An NFL Twitter posting featured a Raiders helmet beneath the famous “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada” sign with the caption “The Las Vegas Raiders”. … Read more
NFL team owners are expected to consider allowing the Oakland Raiders to relocate to Las Vegas on Monday at the league’s annual meetings, which begin Sunday in Phoenix, Arizona. A posting on the league’s website said the matter is slated for a vote Monday after another presentation from the Raiders, who would relocate to a … Read more
Hon Asiamah (centre) reached a deal with the players in Gabon The Ghana Football Association has furnished the Ministry of Sports with all documents on the upcoming friendly against Mexico on 24 June. GHANASoccernet.com understands the local football governing body wants transparency and clear doubts about their dealings. It has been rumoured that the Ghana … Read more
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is to undergo surgery to repair a damaged rotator cuff but is expected to be fit for pre-season, the team said Tuesday. Panthers officials said Newton faced the operation to repair damage sustained during a game against the San Diego Chargers in week 14 of last season. The decision to … Read more
Jason Pierre-Paul, the defensive end who lost a finger and damaged his right hand in a 2015 fireworks accident, signed a four-year NFL contract Friday with the New York Giants. The deal for the star pass rusher is reportedly worth $62 million with $40 million of it guaranteed and another $4 million possible through incentive … Read more
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who drew global attention for kneeling during pre-game playings of the US national anthem, will opt out of his contract, his agents said Wednesday. Kaepernick will become a free agent starting March 9, representatives Jeff Nalley and Sean Kiernan told all 32 NFL clubs, according to NFL television network … Read more
Baltimore Ravens player Matt Elam was stopped by Miami police on Saturday and charged with reckless driving and possession of drugs. Miami Beach police said they arrested the 25-year-old American after he was pulled over for driving erratically. Police searched his vehicle and discovered a Gucci bag on the floor of the driver’s side that … Read more