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The NFL worked with Bank of America to secure $78 million in loans from 16 Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and minority- and women-focused banks that provide vital investments to diverse individuals, businesses, and communities. The NFL collaborated with Bank of America to identify these banks and structure a new three-year […]
Pepsi, the NFL and Roc Nation announced The Weeknd, will perform during the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show on CBS at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla. on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. In less than a decade, The Weeknd has amassed a global fanbase, become a multi-award winning artist, and recently, was named […]
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. […]
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 […]
The NFL has released the lineup for the Super Bowl pregame entertainment. Houston’s own Grammy Award Winner, Yolanda Adams, will sing America the Beautiful and Demi Lovato will sing the National Anthem. New ventures will include live entertainment from the sideline of the field as DJ Khaled is set to highlight the Miami flair at […]
The National Football League (NFL) and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) have announced a partnership to offer four summer internships for students at the League’s New York headquarters and Los Angeles office. The NFL-NABJ internship program will offer students seeking content opportunities in sports a hands-on, unmatched, and behind-the-scenes learning experience. Interns will […]
The National Football League today announced the schedule of London Games for 2018, featuring a series of firsts, including a debut at a new stadium and three teams playing a regular-season game in London for the first time. The 2018 London Games Schedule: Week: 6 Date: 10/14/18 Visiting Team: Seattle Seahawks Home Team: Oakland Raiders […]
The game is ours for the taking however, it won’t be easy. I want to wish my hometown Houston Texans team the best as they embrace a matchup that is destined for vindication. We all know the foolery that occurred last time between these two teams when DeAndre Hopkins was robbed of receiving a blatant […]
With only a handful of games left in the regular season, the significance of Week 13 is sure to bring awareness and a heartfelt presence on the field. The My Cause, My Cleats campaign will honor causes that more than 500 players personally selected to represent via their football cleats. Players who chose to participate […]
Okay, I needed a minute to collect my thoughts. Actually, I wanted to go under the covers and hide after that game. Hide from the fact that the San Diego Chargers outsmarted us and beat us fair and square. In the previous post I stated Phillip Rivers is a well- trained and experienced quarterback. Boy […]