The word out the NFL labor meetings is that there’is growing optimism that players and owners could be close to a new collective bargaining agreement and that it could be in place and ratified as early as next week’s NFL meetings in Atlanta. Those meetings are scheduled for July 21st, with training camps set to […]
Former Dallas Cowboy and Hall Of Fame wide reciever Michael Irvin has the sports world talking about his shirtless appearance in Out Magazine, a gay men’s mag in which Irvin is taking a stand for equality. The motivation comes from Irvin’s own personal life as his brother was gay before he died, and he stresses […]
Dallas Cowboys receiver Roy Williams is going to court to get back the $76,000 engagement ring he gave to a former beauty pageant winner. In February, Williams proposed to his then girlfriend, Brooke Daniels. When she turned him down, Daniels didn’t return the ring. According to Williams’ affidavit that was filed in a Texas court […]
2011 will be a memorable year in sports with work stoppages in the NFL and the NBA at once. While the NFL owners and players appear to be closer to a new deal, still no agreement. Meanwhile the NBA’ counterparts are far apart in their negotiations, Now comes word from Tiger Woods that his injuries […]
The second marriage between Michael Vick and Nike promises to be a longer lasting one as the athletic wear giant signed the Philly QB to a 4-year deal to rock the Nike apparel. Four would be the operative number because it was exactly four years ago that Nike dropped Vick following his conviction. Just another […]
Just wondering how this NFL lockout plays with the average fan who is struggling to keep the lights on. The minimum salary per year in the NFL is far greater than most Americans make in a lifetime. The fans spend billions in jerseys, caps, and team accessories, all of which contributes to the lavish lifestyles, […]
So what’s a Dallas fan to do in September? What’s any fan to do if there is no NFL season? We will have to re-visit that question in September because a lot can happen between now and then. But for now, the NFL owners have officially locked the players out putting the 2011 season in […]
Congratulations to the Green Bay Packers, for winning Super Bowl XLV with a 31-25 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Aaron Rodgers threw for 304 yard and three touchdowns Ben Roethlisberger tried to rally the Steelers back in it late, but a 4th quarter TD pass sealed the deal for the Rodgers and the Packers. This […]
The stage is set, but is the curtain made of steel? The Pittsburgh Steelers will meet the Green Bay Packers in Dallas onFebuary 6th for Super Bowl 45, a historic matchup in many ways with so much football pedigree between the two teams. For the Steelers, already holding a record six Super Bowl trophies, […]
Congratulations to former UR basketball star Johnny Newman, who also played 16 seasons in the NBA with various teams. Newman, a Danville native, will be inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame in Portsmouth coming up in April. Also being inducted will be former Hopewell High School basketball coach Bill Littlepage, who led […]
As the Indianapolis Colts season ended a couple of weeks ago against the New York Jets, so did that $100 million contract between the Colts and QB Peyton Manning. Scary thought for the Colts, who must now “pony-up” a raise in salary for the future Hall Of Famer, no pun intended. Manning, who once […]
Oakland Raiders Owner Al Davis hasn’t hired a non-offensive minded head coach since the days of John Madden, and in 2011, Davis hasn’t changed his tune, promoting assistant Hue Jackson to the top spot. Jackson, the Raiders offensive coordinator last season. Jackson’s offense averaged 22 points per game last season as the Raiders swept […]
