Share: *Correction: An earlier version of this piece quoted writer Marcie Bianco without attribution. The piece has been updated to reflect the proper credit. Our apologies for the error.* Freedom of speech and expression is seen as a core tenet of American society. Unfortunately, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has proven that expressing said freedom is only acceptable when you toe the line of American exceptionalism. Follow:
Grantland, Gone too soon
Share: ESPN announced in September that they were going to suspend the publication of the popular sports and pop culture blog Grantland, effective immediately. “After careful consideration, we have decided to direct our time and energy going forward to projects that we believe will have a broader and more significant impact across our enterprise,” ESPN said in a statement. Since 2011, Grantland provided stellar journalism for those who craved more than just a game recap. The editor-in-chief, Bill Simmons, was an established writer and sports …
Should Bill Simmons have been suspended?
Share: In an NFL season that has been filled with controversy and turmoil through the first month of the 2014 regular season, the drama continues. This time, the biggest sports network in America, ESPN, is now involved. Follow:
Adrian Peterson’s actions: inconceivable or reasonable?
Share: As most of America knows by now, the NFL is in a deep crisis regarding its handling of domestic violence cases of their own players. Other than the Ray Rice saga, which has captured the media by storm, there is another case that the NFL has to deal with. Follow:
NFL fumbled in Ray Rice decision
Share: Following a National Football League (NFL) suspension and last week’s public release of disturbing footage, the Baltimore Ravens terminated their contract with running back Ray Rice. Despite the NFL’s “indefinite suspension” of Rice, the League waited too long to deliver its full punishment. Follow:
OP-ED: Unfortunately, NFL as a whole might not be ready for Michael Sam
Share: As the 2014 NFL Draft approaches in May for Michael Sam, the former Missouri defensive lineman and SEC Defensive Player of the Year, knew that coming out proudly as an openly gay football player would draw a large amount of controversy. “I understand how big this is,” he said in an interview with ESPN. “It’s a big deal. No one has done this before. And it’s kind of a nervous process, but I know what I want to be … I want to be …
OP-ED: NFL ready as ever for openly gay player
Share: Michael Sam just finished his career as Missouri’s successful defensive end, with All-American honors and as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Sam is also a National Football League draft prospect. But that’s not it. Follow:
COLUMN: 2013 NFL season set for kickoff
Share: That fantastic time of the year is finally here: the regular season is officially slated to begin Thursday night at 5:30 PM Pacific Time when the Denver Broncos play host to the Baltimore Ravens, who are the defending Super Bowl champions. After being led by quarterback Joe Flacco to a thrilling 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, the new-look Ravens hope to build on last year’s success. Follow: