Pagano encourages all
When the Indianapolis Colts walked away from the field this past Sunday they were walking off with more than a close win over the Miami Dolphins, they were walking away with hope, encouragement and a...
View ArticleColts raise $$ for leukemia research
Teammates often shave their heads in a show of solidarity for friends and family stricken with cancer. But what if your job and livelihood were directly tied to your physical appearance? For one...
View ArticleJacksonville Jaguars combat hunger
Childhood hunger is becoming more and more common in north Florida, as statistics say one out of four children do not know where their next meal will come from on a daily basis. The Jacksonville...
View ArticleClass in session: Tebow responds
Recently, an unnamed defensive player for the New York Jets referred to back-up quarterback and fellow teammate, Tim Tebow, as “terrible.” Others were equally unsupportive. Of course, that’s exactly...
View ArticleGreer: Annual Turkey Handoff
New Orleans Saints cornerback, Jabari Greer, is gearing up for Thanksgiving as he has now for many years. The Greer Campaign will be in Jackson, Tennessee this Wednesday handing off turkeys to fathers...
View ArticleBrees donates $1 million; Sandy relief
This just in: New Orleans Saints star quarterback and community role model, Drew Brees, has stated that his personal charity, the Dream Foundation, will be donating $1 million dollars to Sandy relief...
View ArticleKnighton hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
Terrance “Pot Roast” Knighton of the Jacksonville Jaguars will take the focus off the turkey on this Thanksgiving and provide hope to struggling families for the third year in a row. Knighton, a...
View ArticleToilet Bowl #48 is in the books
STREATOR, IL – The tradition of playing football the Saturday after Thanksgiving lived on this past weekend in Streator, Illinois. The 48th Annual Toilet Bowl once again brought family and friends...
View ArticleAndre Johnson takes children shopping
Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson knows how to get fans on their feet at Reliant Stadium. It’s simple – go deep, catch a pass and score a touchdown… and lots of ‘em. Today, Johnson scored a...
View ArticleBuccaneers host children
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Sunday included special guests hosted by the Glazer Family Foundation. “Gameday for Kids” invited youth from three special groups to attend December 9th’s game against...
View ArticleHigher Stakes: Parseghian still battling
This is the first in a series of articles previewing the National Championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama. Check back often for more stories coming out of this historic rivalry! Ara Parseghian...
View ArticleCruz honors Sandy Hook victim
By now we have all heard about the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Connecticut this past Friday. During pre-game ceremonies at NFL games today, teams will hold a moment of silence for the shooting...
View ArticlePatriots celebrate volunteering
Former Patriots running back Kevin Faulk will celebrate with 800 Weymouth High School students on Thursday, December 20th, as they pledge to complete 20,000 volunteer hours. A pep rally will be held at...
View ArticlePeterson supports Team Rubicon
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is well-known for putting up big numbers on the field. Today, he put up a big number off the field in hopes of providing relief for many. Peterson wrote...
View ArticleJaguars feed families for the holidays
For the fourth year in a row the Jacksonville Jaguars will donate food to families during the Christmas season. The Jaguars have partnered with PEPSI, Winn-Dixie and Second Harvest North Florida to...
View ArticleSaban extends reach beyond X’s and O’s
This is the second in a series of articles previewing the BCS National Championship game. The first article featured Ara Parseghian’s Medical Research Foundation. Recognizing that turnabout is fair...
View ArticleNotre Dame, ‘Bama, hope to recapture drama of ’73
This is the third story we are writing leading up to the National Championship game between Notre Dame and Alabama. This story recounts the first time these two storied franchises ever met – the 1973...
View ArticleHouston’s J.J. Watt maintains perspective
Most people don’t relish the thought of lining up against Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt. In fact, most people would probably swim in a pool full of alligators before facing down the...
View ArticlePatriots honor broadcaster
The legendary Voice of the New England Patriots, Gil Santos will be a 2013 inductee into the Patriots Hall of Fame according to Patriots’ Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft. This is the highest honor the...
View ArticleRavens Ray Lewis to retire
Ray Lewis has made a name for himself and chiseled his way into every Ravens fan’s heart, as well as most of the hearts of NFL fans. The linebacker announced on Wednesday he would retire after 17...
View ArticleSeahawks award QB Russell Wilson
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the 2012 Steve Largent Award recipient. Given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and integrity of the Seahawks and voted on by the...
View ArticleNotre Dame vs. Alabama
By now you’ve read all the hyperbole, you’ve had your fill of tradition vs. history, and you’ve considered the ramifications of a hypothetical cage match between Touchdown Jesus and the Houndstooth of...
View ArticleNFL stars unite against bullying
What on earth does Justin Tuck know about bullying, you ask? After all, the Giants All-Pro defensive end stands 6-foot-5 and weighs nearly 270 pounds; holds several defensive records at Notre Dame;...
View ArticleSan Fran’s Smith pave way
They share the same last name – the most common surname in the United States. And they both played defense at the University of Missouri. But the similarities between Justin Smith and Aldon Smith...
View ArticleWatt marries fan (for pretend)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is set on making a difference in the lives of children. Over this past weekend, he made a dream come true for a six-year-old named Brenna. In the past two weeks,...
View ArticleJaguars unveil new logo
The Jacksonville Jaguars unveiled a new logo today as part of a new brand identity. Complete story is below. (Via the Jacksonville Jaguars) – Jacksonville, FL (February 5, 2013) – The Jacksonville...
View ArticleThe Beard…has disappeared
The “Famous Beards of the World” club enrollment has declined by one member. Sure, Brian Wilson (the free agent pitcher, not the Beach Boy), and Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill of blues-rockers ZZ Top...
View ArticleFalcons active during off-season
Continuing education is an important aspect of the off-season for many Falcons players. Complete details are below. (Via the Atlanta Falcons) – Flowery Branch, GA (February 13, 2013) – The Atlanta...
View ArticleCoach: “Will Work For Helmets”
You often see them, but generally don’t pay them any mind. They are society’s downtrodden, those who sit on street corners, on highway entrance and exit ramps, and on park benches. Some are looking for...
View ArticleBuccaneers award $10,000 grant
Friday Fun Day has a whole new meaning at Williston Middle School as students were visited by Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth, punter Michael Koenen, linebacker Dekoda Watson and Buccaneers...
View ArticleHey Arsenal Tech, pack your bags!
In December, Arsenal Tech High School in Indianapolis was presented with a very heady honor – both the show choir, The Technicians, and the concert choir, The Tech Choir, were selected to perform at...
View ArticleCornerback proves he still has heart
Get up. Walk it off. Rub some dirt on it. We’ve all heard these phrases. In fact, when watching pro and college sports, we’ve probably hurled them at the field or TV screen, urging the crumpled player...
View ArticleEd Reed thanks Baltimore Ravens fans
For 11 seasons, 9-time Pro-Bowler Ed Reed patrolled the secondary for the Baltimore Ravens. Last season, he won it all, helping the Ravens defeat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. However, on...
View ArticleKid scores touchdown for Nebraska
Jack Hoffman isn’t your everyday Nebraska Cornhusker fan. You see, Jack is a 7-year old that’s fighting a battle more important than any you’ll ever see in the trenches. Two years ago, after a series...
View ArticleAmendola to help relief effort
Newly acquired wide receiver Danny Amendola has yet to play a game for the New England Patriots, a team the entire Boston community rallies around every fall. You don’t have to be a native of the area...
View ArticleUMass honors Boston bombing victims
UMass is honoring the victims of the Boston bombings, as well as the police officer killed in the line of duty, by placing their names on the backs of their jerseys for today’s spring game. Photo via...
View ArticlePatriots promote healthy living
New England Patriots players not only have moves on the field, but showed several lucky students in Millford, Massachusetts that they have moves on the dance floor a well. Brad Herman, tight end and...
View ArticleBuccaneers treat military wives
Last Friday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided a once-in-a-lifetime experience to 50 US Military Moms, as they transformed their facility into a spa and gave them a day of pampering and relaxation!...
View ArticlePatriots hold camp for Newton kids
While we will never forget what happened on Dec. 14, 2012, in Newton, Connecticut, on Saturday, over 30 New England Patriots’ personnel held a “Football For You” camp for over 500 kids at Newton’s Blue...
View ArticleRay Lewis to climb Kilimanjaro
Next month, Ray Lewis, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens, will attempt to scale Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to help raise money and awareness for clean water projects in East Africa. Ray invites your...
View ArticleTexans attend firefighters memorial
The entire Houston Texans football team, including players, coaches and other personnel, attended the memorial service for the four firefighters that lost their lives in the May 31 motel fire in...
View ArticleRemembering “Sweetness”
Today marks what would have been the great Walter Payton’s 59th birthday. Born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1954, Payton was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the fourth pick in the 1975 NFL Draft. In...
View ArticleNFL welcomes new HOF members
The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed seven new members Saturday – Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Curley Culp, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcells, Dave Robinson and Warren Sapp. The new inductees all had their...
View ArticleBuffs feed flood victims
As we’re all aware, over the last week, there has been widespread flooding in parts of Colorado, killing at least six people. The flooding led to the University of Colorado’s football game with Fresno...
View ArticleCoach Terry McCray: Northeast High
Kansas City, Missouri: If you look at Coach Terry McCray, it might be obvious that he played football, but you may be surprised to know he also competed in interpretation of literature. In college, he...
View ArticleNewtown High: Sandy Hook Jerseys
We’ll never forget the horrific shooting that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 14, 2012. On Friday night, in their first home game since that tragic day, Newtown...
View ArticleUCLA starts game with 10 players
Yesterday’s game started like any other; 11 UCLA Bruins lining up in the trenches for their first play against New Mexico State. However, before the ball was snapped, the Bruins called wide-receiver...
View ArticleKid sacks NIU QB at practice
Zach Dacy is a five-year-old boy battling Leukemia. Both of Zach’s parents graduated from Northern Illinois University and after a few phone calls, head coach Rod Carey set-up a shot for little Zach to...
View ArticleJaguars: Free Tickets For Troops
Since 1997, the Jaguars Foundation, through its “Honoring Our Troops” program, has been providing complementary tickets to troops from the Navy and other military branches, guard and reserve units that...
View ArticleMore than a game
One week ago today tragedy struck the city of Washington, Illinois. An EF-4 tornado ripped through the city, leaving many with nothing. The destruction is amazing and sad for the close-knit community...
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