Yahoo reports ESPN was going to make the cuts in May, but moved up the schedule due to tension among employees on the media reports of the impending layoffs.After 17 years reporting on NFL, I’ve been informed that I’m being laid off by ESPN effective immediately.The network has spent billions of dollars in recent years…
The first full Sunday of the NFL’s 2015 season has arrived, but even on Saturday, the pro teams were fiddling with their rosters. For former Hazlewood High School star Don Jones, that meant he has a chance to play in the New Orleans Saints’ season opener against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. For former Alabama…
Lewis Bush, a Tacoma native and former San Diego linebacker who was drafted in 1993 out of Washington State, died earlier this month of a heart attack in Arizona at age 42. He’d been a member of the Chargers team that played in Super Bowl XXIX in 1995. Two other members of that team, Shawn…
I think it’s more likely than not that Big Blue will want one of its two veterans to back up Manning initially. While they may like Webb, he’s a developmental quarterback they hope to turn into a starter in a couple of years. But right now, he needs time adjusting to the pro game which…
As of 2008, Port Charlotte High School’s “Pride of Port Charlotte” Bands have consistently ranked among the top bands in the state of Florida for several years. The Pride of Port Charlotte Marching Band has participated at many famous events, such as the Fiesta Bowl, Macy’s Day Parade, the New York City Saint Patrick’s Day…
Challenge ReviewWhen a challenge flag is thrown, the referee will stop play and go to a monitor provided outside of the field of play. They will look at slow motion replays at different angles before making a decision. There must be indisputable evidence for a referee to overturn a call. Although rules state the referee…
Just as “teaching” is hardly the only responsibility for anyone brave enough to stand in front of a classroom, “running” is a small part of Lynch’s job. Watch Lynch when he takes a handoff. He doesn’t race toward the end zone, dreds whipping in the wind. When he gets the ball he’s studying the defense,…
With the 250th overall pick of the draft, and the Lions final selection, they claimed Eastern Michigan defensive end Pat O 6 foot 4, 270 pound O’Connor, an unheralded recruit from the Chicago area, had 42 tackles (14 1/2 for loss), 8 1/2 sacks and five forced fumbles in 2016 for EMU. 2. What does…
Team sports provide opportunities for kids to learn about sportsmanship and working cooperatively while promoting an active, healthy lifestyle. For some kids, being part of a sports team makes a big difference in their lives. Football is a sport that boys and girls of all ages can participate in. If your child shows an interest…
Goodell utilized a panel of four outside advisers when he decided to suspend Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott for six games under the personal conduct policy, a penalty under appeal by Elliott and the NFLPA. Could that use of outside advisers in the Elliott case be a precursor to a willingness by the league…