St. Louis Cardinals outfielder, Oscar Taveras, has been killed in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. Taveras’ family has confirmed the accident which also claimed the life of his girlfriend. Taveras was 22 years old and had a bright future ahead of him. Just 13 days ago, he hit a game tying home run… Continue reading Cardinals Young Star Dead At 22
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Jerry Seinfeld – Jeter “should NOT have played in Boston”
Derek Jeter officially played his last game as a New York Yankee in Boston and although the New York captain received much respect from the Yankees’ biggest rivals, the decision to play in Boston has not been welcomed by some of the Yankees’ biggest fans. It’s a pretty big issue in the Yanks community —… Continue reading Jerry Seinfeld – Jeter “should NOT have played in Boston”
Watch Jon Stewart’s Controversial Segment Between RedSkins Fans and Native Americans
There has been a call to change the name of the Washington Redskins because of its obviously racial connotations, but the team’s owner and unbelievably many fans of the team, don’t see a need for the name change. As far as they are concerned, it doesn’t matter that there are people who are offended by… Continue reading Watch Jon Stewart’s Controversial Segment Between RedSkins Fans and Native Americans
ESPN Suspends Another Employee for 3 Weeks
Another ESPN employee was suspended today, not for saying things that can be interpreted as defending Ray Rice, but for saying things that are definitely very critical of NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell. ESPN commentator and Grantland editor-in-chief Bill Simmons went off on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during his podcast Tuesday, lambasting the commissioner for claiming… Continue reading ESPN Suspends Another Employee for 3 Weeks
Roger Goodell’s Press Conference – Promised “Change” and New “Conduct Policies”
Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell held a press conference today to say that he made a mistake in the Ray Rice situation. “I got it wrong” the commissioner said, “and I’s sorry for that.” With that out of the way, Roger Goodell went on to promise that moving forward things… Continue reading Roger Goodell’s Press Conference – Promised “Change” and New “Conduct Policies”
Fans Lined Up for Half a Mile to Trade in Ray Rice Jerseys – PICs
Ray Rice was once a star to the fans of Baltimore. But since a second video was released showing him knocking out his then fiance, Rice has lost its pedestal as the team and fans do whatever they can to separate themselves from any memories of the man they once loved. After the Baltimore Ravens… Continue reading Fans Lined Up for Half a Mile to Trade in Ray Rice Jerseys – PICs
Jon Stewart on The NFL – They “Don’t Know What the F*ck They’re Doing”
It’s not official until we hear from the most honest man in news, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart. And on Wednesday night’s show, Stewart took on the NFL and their horrible managerial skills or lack there of, in dealing with the many domestic abuse cases from the players, and his conclusion is that they don’t have… Continue reading Jon Stewart on The NFL – They “Don’t Know What the F*ck They’re Doing”
USA AND NFL BOTH EMBRACE CULTURE OF VIOLENCE
I’ve heard enough excuses when it comes to Adrian Peterson’s beating of his four year old son for which he was recently indicted. No it’s not OK to whip your child with a tree branch or anything else for that matter
Sources – Ray Rice to Appeal Indefinite Suspension from NFL
The Baltimore Sun is reporting since former Ravens running back Ray Rice’s $35 million contract has been terminated and he’s indefinitely suspended by the NFL, the NFL Players Association and Rice are poised to appeal by filing a grievance as soon as Monday, according to sources. Due process and the precedent for other players facing… Continue reading Sources – Ray Rice to Appeal Indefinite Suspension from NFL
Another NFL Player Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
When it rains, it pours, and it’s thunder and lightning, and tumultuous rain in the NFL right now. A grand jury has indicted Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson with reckless or negligent injury to a child, and will not play in this Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. The team tells WCCO that… Continue reading Another NFL Player Indicted on Child Abuse Charges
Ray Rice’s Wife Defends Her Husband, But is Angry With The Media!
I was talking to someone this morning about this whole Ray Rice incident that captivated the nation. And this person said something to me that I hadn’t thought about before and that is, “if Ray Rice could come out in public and knock his then fiancée unconscious, then only God knows what goes on behind… Continue reading Ray Rice’s Wife Defends Her Husband, But is Angry With The Media!
Ben Carson On Ray Rice – “Let’s not all jump on the bandwagon of demonizing this guy”
Ben Carson is a Republican and has been mentioned as a potential Republican candidate for President in 2016. Make no mistake, Ben Carson will never get the Republican’s nomination for president in 2016 or any year after, because Republicans are simply not ready for Carson’s real shade of gray… you know what I mean? But following… Continue reading Ben Carson On Ray Rice – “Let’s not all jump on the bandwagon of demonizing this guy”