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Although Hurricane Laura is no longer on our weather radar, this natural disaster’s physical aspect has impacted residents of the Texas and Louisiana coast significantly. Randall Cobb of the Houston Texans and Marcus Davenport of the New Orleans Saints are working together to help the Texas and Louisiana communities with a Hurricane Laura Relief Fund. […]
For decades, Black athletes have played a significant role in utilizing their platforms to push the narrative towards justice for African Americans in society. In 1967 Muhammad Ali stood up for his right to decline the option to enlist in the Vietnam war. Gold and Bronze Track medalists, Tommie Smith and John Carlos used the […]
One silver lining that I am learning to appreciate during this pandemic is the opportunity for all to receive resources virtually, versus the usual prerequisite of instruction offered in-person. Therefore the NFL and Nike have announced a new program titled 11-Online, which provides virtual instruction and training experiences by top NFL athletes, coaches, and trainers. […]
The NFL released its 2020 17-week full schedule and here are some quick notes while perusing the date and times below: • NFL’s 101st season begins with the league’s annual primetime kickoff game, as the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on September 10 (8:20 PM ET, […]
If you’ve been watching Michael Jordan’s 10-part documentary series “The Last Dance” on ESPN, it has been a treat to watch this storytelling in action. The series depicts Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls with never-before-seen footage from the 1997-98 season, as the team pursued its sixth NBA championship in eight years. The series […]
Overall, the 2020 Virtual NFL Draft appeared to be more relaxed as owners, coaches, and club executives worked alone or with family beside them. The production aspect worked smoothly and the virtual booing of the NFL Commissioner had charm. Here are a few highlights that caught my attention. Draft-A-Thon Fundraiser Celebrities and athletes such as […]
Today, the 2020 NFL Draft begins and athletes that have dreamed of this moment may finally see their hard work and perseverance payoff. In honor of the first virtual NFL Draft being held digitally across the board, I would like to share some fun gift giving ideas that will pay homage to your favorite NFL […]
The NFL Draft will kickoff on ESPN, NFL Network and ABC starting April 23, 2020 at 8p.m. ET. Review the viewers guide below or visit Nfl.com/relief for more details on how you can follow this unprecedented event and donate to the NFL’s COVID-19 relief efforts through the Draft-A-Thon initiative. For the first time ever NFL […]
NFL Draft Schedule (April 23-25): Thurs, April 23 (8-11:30 p.m. ET): NFL Draft, Rd 1 – ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio Fri, April 24 (7-11:30 p.m.): NFL Draft, Rds 2 and 3 – ABC, ESPN, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Radio Sat, April 25 (12-7 p.m.): NFL Draft, Rds 4–7 – ABC, […]
On March 16, 2020, the world of Houston Texans fans had shifted to a whole new dimension. DeAndre Hopkins, the 27th pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, transitioned from the Texans organization to the Arizona Cardinals in a historic trade for the books. It was like the Cardinals found a pair of 50% off red […]