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Tim Tebow Named Most Influential Athlete in Survey That Proves Surveys Are Stupid

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:49:37 +0000

Tim Tebow doesn’t have enough pull to get the New York Jets to keep him on the roster, yet he has somehow been named the most influential athlete in America. The former Heisman Trophy winner, recently released by the fightin’ Rex Ryans, topped Forbes’ list of influential athletes. This, from a guy who can’t influence [...]

Former NFL Star LeRoy Butler Loses Anti-Bullying Speaking Gig After Supporting Jason Collins

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:40:02 +0000

Jason Collins’ decision to reveal he’s gay is having quite the impact on the sports world.

And not necessarily in a good way.

Former Green Bay Packers safety LeRoy Butler claims an anti-bull

Tim Tebow Gets Released, Jets Finally Realize He's Not Good

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:53:18 +0000

The New York Jets have released Tim Tebow in the most high-profile split since Brad and Jen called it quits. The Jets parted ways with the lightning rod for controversy on Monday after a year in which he rode the bench following a trade with the Denver Broncos that left many people scratching their heads. [...]

Fake Facebook Conversations Between NFL Quarterbacks – Draft Edition

Chaz — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:42:57 +0000

The NFL season is still months away, but that hasn't stopped the quarterbacks from talking a little smack to each other, as well as the draft in this latest edition of fake Facebook conversations between NFL quarterbacks courtesy of Pro Football Mock.

NFL Draft Hopeful Tharold Simon Arrested in His Hometown a Day Before 'Tharold Simon Day'

Joe Student — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:45:45 +0000

NFL draft prospect Tharold Simon of LSU was already famous in his hometown of Eunice, La.; now he's also infamous. Simon, 22, was arrested in his hometown on Thursday night, one day before Eunice officials were to proclaim “Tharold Simon Day” in the city. Simon was arrested and charged with obstruction of public passage(s), unnecessary noise, resisting an officer and public intimidation after police pulle

2013 NFL Draft Recap: 7 Things You Need to Know About the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft

GuySpeed Staff — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:30:34 +0000

The first round of the 2013 NFL Draft was held on Thursday night at Radio City Music Hall in New York, as NFL teams plucked the best college talent to augment their rosters. The night featured a few surprises and several trades. We’ve gathered up the essential information for you below: The top two picks [...]

10 Coaches Who Were Rehired By Their Former Teams

Danny Groner — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:30:40 +0000

The coaching carousel goes ’round and ’round, and where it stops… is sometimes in a familiar place. The Cleveland Cavaliers re-hired Mike Brown on Wednesday, welcoming back the coach who steered the team to its first NBA Finals in 2007. Here’s a look at 10 guys who got a chance to guide a team a [...]

Honey Badger Does Care: Tyrann Mathieu Cancels First Round NFL Draft Pick Party

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:30:03 +0000

Tyrann Mathieu has never suffered from a lack of confidence. But the "Honey Badger" definitely upped the ante this week when he planned to throw a “1st round draft pick party” in New York City even though most draft analysts pegged him as a likely second day pick. Late Wednesday, Mathieu came to his senses and canceled the party. In the end, the Honey Badger did care.

Donovan McNabb Talks 2013 NFL Draft & Tony Romo's Contract [INTERVIEW]

Amanda Rykoff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:30:26 +0000

Donovan McNabb hasn’t seen game action on an NFL field since 2011, but he hasn’t lost his competitive edge. The six-time Pro Bowl quarterback was in New York City on Tuesday to participate in the Wild Turkey American Honey Bar-sity Athletics kickball game against a team captained by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. (Spoiler alert: McNabb’s [...]

Colts QB Andrew Luck Still Uses A Flip Phone Despite His $22.1M Contract

Joe Student — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:30:05 +0000

It's a good thing Andrew Luck can read a defense better than he can access the internet on his cell phone. Even though the Indianapolis Colts quarterback signed a $22.1 million contract after being selected with the first-overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Luck still uses an archaic Samsung

Former Patriots' Guard Joe Andruzzi Rescued Boston Marathon Explosion Victims

Joe Student — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:30:17 +0000

After playing for the New England Patriots from 2000 to 2004, guard Joe Andruzzi was already loved in Boston, but now he's a certified hero. After yesterday's deadly explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, Andruzzi, who was at the scene as an observer hosting an event for his cancer foundation, left no doubt that he's an even larger star off the field than he was on it

Fake Facebook Conversations Between NFL Quarterbacks – Free Agency Edition

Chaz — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:23:31 +0000

Just because the NFL season is done, doesn’t mean that NFL quarterbacks have stopped talking on Facebook. Check out this latest edition of fake Facebook conversations between NFL quarterbacks courtesy of Pro Football Mock. In this latest edition, fake Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback, Joe Flacco, starts off the conversation by bragging about the new big contract [...]

Brett Favre Wanted to Play for the Dallas Cowboys

Joe Student — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:30:15 +0000

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre had blue star-envy. The Super Bowl winning QB played the bulk of his career with the Green Bay Packers before spending time with the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings prior to retiring in 2010. Despite the bitter end to his time in Green Bay, Favre will likely always be [...]

Richard Sherman Says 'Half of the NFL' Uses Adderall

Joe Student — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:36:09 +0000

If Richard Sherman is right, maybe they should call it the ADHDFL? Sherman, a vocal cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks, said on Tuesday that nearly half the players in the NFL are taking Adderall, a prescription stimulant known to provide increased focus and concentration for those suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The league allows [...]

NFL to Put Cameras in Locker Rooms in 2013

Joe Student — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 19:13:59 +0000

In a move that could give football fans unprecedented access — and nightmares of watching 300-pound men get undressed — the NFL will require all of its teams to install cameras in home locker rooms for the 2013 season.

NFL Free Agent Justin Durant Fills Out Fast Food Employment Application

Joe Student — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:39:44 +0000

Free agent linebacker Justin Durant played for the Detroit Lions for the past two seasons. Durant hopes the team will re-sign him, but he's not taking any chances just in case. On Thursday, Durant jokingly filled out an employment applicat

2013 NFL Free Agency Report — Steven Jackson, Cliff Avril and Others Sign With New Teams

Joe Student — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:01:06 +0000

Running back Steven Jackson and defensive end Cliff Avril were among the NFL free agents who agreed to terms with new teams in the second 24 hours of the NFL’s 2013 free agency period. Former Detroit Lions’ DE Avril agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks late Wednesday, while Jackson left [...]

Joe Flacco Used to Laugh at Some of Ray Lewis' Speeches

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:13:28 +0000

After signing an enormous deal to return to the Baltimore Ravens, Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco is probably feeling pretty good about himself. He's feeling so good he's being a little more forthcoming with his opinions about a myriad of topics -- one being former teammate Ray Lewis.

NFL Hopeful Christine Michael Says NyQuil Made Him Sleep Through Combine Interviews

Joe Student — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:42:22 +0000

Former Texas A&M running back Christine Michael blamed cold medicine for sleeping through a pair of scheduled interviews at last month's NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Almost certain to be selected in the 2013 NFL Draft this April, Michael had a fantastic combine, impressing scouts by leading all running backs in the broad jump, vertical jump, 20-yard shuttle, three-cone drill and bench press.

Broncos' Von Miller on His Super Bowl Prediction — 'I Actually Feel it and I Believe In It'

Amanda Rykoff — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:01:32 +0000

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller may be only 23, but in his two years in the NFL he’s made two Pro Bowls and has registered 30 sacks and several different post-sack celebration dances. Off the field, the 2011 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year is known as much for his fashion sense as his football [...]