New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott talks to The Wall Street Journal about planning for retirement and taking care of his money. The average NFL player’s career is a little over than three years, and most players end up filing bankruptcy. Scott and his financial adviser Reggie Wilkes are looking to change this.
Oakland Raiders Owner Al Davis Dies
Saturday, October 8th, 2011
The man who put silver x black on the map has passed away at the age of 82. Al Davis was one of the most unique and enigmatic owners known to sports, as he moved his Raiders franchise from Oakland to Los Angeles–and back to Oakland–just because he could do it. (more…)
Cam Newton Sets A Rookie Record In NFL Opener
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Yesterday, Carolina Panthers rookie QB Cam Newton set a record with his 422 passing yards in his NFL opener. The number one draft-pick finished with two touchdowns and only one interception. Even though The Panthers took a L to the Arizona Cardinals, things are looking real good for Cam.
Peyton Manning Likely To Miss NFL Season Opener
Monday, September 5th, 2011Is this the end of an era? Four-time league MVP Peyton Manning is doubtful to open the season at the Houston Texans for his Indianapolis Colts this Sunday, God Willing. If Manning doesn’t start, it will end his streak of 227 straight starts, which is second among NFL quarterbacks.
Randy Moss Retires After 13 Seasons
Monday, August 1st, 2011NFL wideout Randy Moss, one of the most talented and enigmatic figures ever to step on the football field, is calling it a career today after 13 seasons in the league. ” The Freak,” as he referred to himself, leaves with 153 touchdowns, which is tied with Terrell Owens for second on the career list, and is also fifth in yards with 14,858 and tied with Hines Ward for eighth in receptions with 954. Moss played for the Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans.
Cam Newton Goes #1 In NFL Draft
Thursday, April 28th, 2011Auburn quarterback and National Champion Cam Newton was selected with the No. 1 pick by the Carolina Panthers today. Let’s see if he can bring the same winning aptitude to the NFL that he brought to college.
Michael Vick Loses Madden NFL 2012 Cover
Thursday, April 28th, 2011Michael Vick’s comeback story just got a little less sweeter. Cleveland Brown half-back Peyton Hills beat out the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback in fan voting to become the cover star of the Madden NFL 2012 video game. Over 13 million votes were cast on ESPN.com.
NFL Player Stabbed By Wife
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011Miami Dolphins Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall was released from the hospital today after what police said was a domestic violence incident in which he was stabbed by his wife with a kitchen knife Friday. Marshall’s wife, Michi Nogami-Marshall, was arrested Friday in Florida on a domestic violence charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Mrs. Marshall was released from jail on a $7,500 bond this afternoon.
Ray Lewis Talks About NFL Lockout
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011Watch the full episode. See more Tavis Smiley.
NFL legend and Baltimore Ravens extraordinaire Ray Lewis sits down with Tavis Smiley to talk about his legendary career, the NFL lockout and his work with curing kidney disease.
