In a statement, the NFL said “the comments are just plain wrong and disrespectful to the exceptional female reporters and all journalists. They do not reflect the thinking of the league.” In a conference call with reporters Thursday, league spokesman Joe Lockhart said the NFL has further plans to get involved in the situation. Dannon, […]
Month: October 2017
I wish we could have scored more points offensively
The Super Bowl champions rebounded from a 33-30 loss to Carolina, despite Brady turning the ball over twice — on his first interception in eight regular-season games and a fumble on one of Tampa Bay’s three sacks. On a night when the offense gained 402 yards but only got in the end zone once, Brady […]
Ezekiel Elliott tells critics to ‘shut up’
Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has gotten off to a slow start this season, but says it has nothing to do with his foot speed. When asked by a reporter if he has lost a step this year he was blunt with his answer. Elliott has rushed for 192 yards and one touchdown through three […]
Cam Newton apologizes for response to female reporter
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on Thursday night apologized via video on social media for what he called an “extremely degrading and disrespectful” choice of words in response to a female reporter’s question the day before. The video came about nine hours after a spokesperson for Dannon Oikos Yogurt said the company no longer would […]
The Jaguars have shown flashes of good and bad this season
Jackson: “When he came in, in 2004, we had Ryan [Clark]. Ryan kind of brought him along, and he could lean on Ryan to get him lined up, settle him down. That was his right-hand man. By the time 2006 came around, we go to Adam Archuleta. You could just tell the whole year Sean […]
Butker’s field goals send Chiefs to 29-20 win over Redskins
After Harrison Butker missed the first field-goal attempt of his NFL career, Chiefs coach Andy Reid walked over to the rookie and prepared to instill a little bit of confidence. “He said: `I got it. I got it. I was just off a tad,” Reid recalled of their brief exchange. “He kind of gives you […]
NFL scores: Results, highlights, injuries from Week 4 games
Week 4 in NFL action includes an intriguing NFC North matchup between the Lions and Vikings as well as another rivalry clash in Steelers-Ravens. The Saints handled the Dophins, winning 20-0 in London to start the NFL Sunday. Later, the Bills, coming off an impressive win over the Broncos last week, face the undefeated Falcons. […]
Tyler Boyd faces drug-related charges but denies being at scene
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd said Thursday he was not at the scene of a July 12 car crash that has led to him facing two drug-related charges. Court records in Allegheny County (Pennsylvania) show that Boyd was charged with possession of THC and not being registered to have a controlled substance after Jefferson […]