Tag: NFL
“Concussion” Tackles The NFL
HOLLYWOOD—There is a phenomenal piece of dialogue in the movie “Concussion” that resonated with me. “You’re taking on a corporation that owns a day...
The Final Game For The Chargers In San Diego?
SAN DIEGO—From all indications it appears both Charger fans and players recognize the 30-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins maybe perhaps the swan song...
The Dangers Of Football
UNITED STATES—Football, it is the quintessential American sport. I mean I don’t know an American who isn’t a fan of the sport. After watching...
Former USC All-American, Gifford Dies At 84
GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT—Former USC All-American and Hall of Fame inductee, Frank Gifford, died Sunday, August 9, in Greenwich, Connecticut, of natural causes.
Gifford, 84, graduated from...
Recapping The Espys
LOS ANGELES―Espn's annual Espy Awards took place on Wednesday, July 15, in Los Angeles. Hosted by Joel McHale and featuring a plethora of athletes...
NFL Seeks Temporary LA Stadium
LOS ANGELES—The NFL is looking for a temporary stadium to house one or two Los Angeles-area teams until a permanent stadium is constructed. The...
NFL Owners Meeting About LA Football Team
UNITED STATES—There has long been a push for Los Angeles to have its own football team. Owners held a meeting this past spring to...
Justin Smith Announces Retirement From NFL
SAN FRANCISCO—The San Francisco 49ers have announced that Justin Smith, a two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowl defensive-end will hang-up his cleats and retire...
Once The Future, Kaepernick Rests On Thin Ice
SAN FRANCISCO—After coming into the league with his head on fire, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick suffered a true regression in 2014.
A near...
Deflategate
UNITED STATES—In the world of sports, it seems the notion of cheating is ok. By now, everyone is well aware of the scandal involving...
Tartt And Ward Reunited As Niners Teammates
SAN FRANCISCO—The NFL Draft brings with it some of the most heart-warming and inspirational moments of the sports calendar, offering football fans a rare...
NHL Star Jarret Stoll Arrested For Drugs
LAS VEGAS—NHL player Jarret Stoll, 32, was arrested on suspicion of cocaine and ecstasy possession in Las Vegas on April 18.
Stoll, who is currently...
Bob St. Clair, NFL Legend, Dead At 84
SAN FRANCISCO—San Francisco 49ers legend and Hall-of-Fame offensive tackle Bob St. Clair passed away Monday, April 20 at the age of 84.
St. Clair was...
Aaron Hernandez Sentenced To Life In Prison
FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS—Aaron Hernandez, once a budding young NFL star, will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole for the...
Darren Sharper Sentenced On Rape Charges
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Former NFL star Darren Sharper pleaded no contest to drugging and sexually assaulting two women in West Hollywood.
The rapes that Sharper is accused...
Spring Football Preview: Leaders Wanted In Westwood
WESTWOOD—Though the Westwood-based NFL factory that is the UCLA football team is losing a host of key contributors, life must go on for coach...
Rugby Star looks to Conquor the NFL
SAN DIEGO—Big, strong, fast, and nasty 27-year-old Jarryd Hayne looks every bit the part of an NFL athlete.
Born in Australia, far removed from the...
NFL Combine Report: Bruins Shine
INDIANAPOLIS—The NFL factory continues to churn in Westwood.
UCLA sent five players to this year's NFL combine in Indianapolis: quarterback Brett Hundley, linebacker Erik Kendricks,...
Ulbrich Leaves UCLA For NFL
WESTWOOD—Jeff Ulbrich is leaving UCLA after a three-year tenure as the team's linebackers coach and defensive coordinator.
Ulbrich is moving from Westwood to Atlanta, where...
DaLuise Acquitted In Murder-For-Hire Case
WEST HOLLYWOOD—Skin-care specialist Dawn DaLuise has been acquitted of charges of solicitation of murder and assault.
The murder-for-hire case was dismissed last week after less...
