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New York, United States (AFP) — Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who began the US anthem kneel protest move that has become a major controversy, has signed a book deal with Random House worth more than $1 million, according to multiple reports. The New York Post’s Page Six and NBC Sports Pro Football Talk reported the book deal Tuesday, the Post saying the contract with Random House imprint One World was worth just over $1 million. Kaepernick was […]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (Eagle News) – It looks like the bye utilized last week by the Seattle Seahawks paid off as they defeated the woeful New York Giants (1-6) at their home field, MetLife Stadium, 24-7. With a strong second half, the Seahawks capitalized on some great offensive firepower. Seattle starting quarterback Russell Wilson connected on numerous passes with wide receiver Doug Baldwin and starting tight end Jimmy Graham. After a lifeless first quarter, the […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — The New England Patriots didn’t need a comeback in their Super Bowl rematch with the Atlanta Falcons. With the fog rolling in at Gillette Stadium on Sunday night, the Patriots were clearly in control in a 23-7 triumph. The Pats authored the greatest Super Bowl comeback ever in February, when they rallied from 28-3 down in the third quarter to beat the Falcons 34-28. No such heroics were required as they […]
BEST OF THE BEST: NFL WEEK 5 By Adrian Manguit Eagle News Service, Florida Bureau Week 5 provided exciting performances from the Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Philadelphia Eagles and a gruesome ankle injury to New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., ending his season and possibly the team’s hopes for a playoff berth. Here’s a look of the NFL’s top and under performing teams of the week. AFC Offensive Player […]
(Eagle News) – It’s been 10 years since the Jacksonville Jaguars had a victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the regular season. The win at Heinz Stadium by the Jaguars Sunday night was long overdue. The Jaguars defense simply out played the Steelers and quickly became the hot topic of the NFL. In the 2nd quarter, Jaguars running back, Leonard Fournette, gave Jacksonville an early seven-point lead with a 47-yard rush touchdown. Late in […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The National Football League said Tuesday it wanted players to stand during the US anthem as it attempts to quell the controversy which has dogged the sport since the opening weeks of the season. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to teams reiterating the league’s preference for players to stand for renditions of The Star-Spangled Banner. “Like many of our fans, we believe that everyone should stand for […]
INDIANA, United States (Reuters) — U.S. Vice President Mike Pence walked out of a National Football League game on Sunday (October 8) in his home state of Indiana after some players knelt during the national anthem, a form of demonstration that began last year as a symbolic protest about police violence against racial minorities. Pence was attending a game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers. Some players from the 49ers kneeled during […]
By: Adrian Manguit, EBC Sports International, Florida Bureau AFC Offensive Player of the Week: Deshaun Watson, QB, Houston Texans Watson came to play this past Sunday, torching the Tennessee Titans defense with 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdown, completing over 70% of his passes for a total of 283 yards. Watson looks to be on pace to be a candidate for rookie offensive player of the year in the NFL. AFC Defensive Team of […]
(Reuters) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees said on Wednesday (September 27) that U.S. President Donald Trump left black athletes very little choice but to protest at NFL games last weekend. Trump ramped up his fight with the National Football League on Tuesday, calling on the league to ban players from kneeling in protest at games while the U.S. national anthem is played. This came after a weekend of games where hundreds of NFL […]
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James said Monday he did not regret branding President Donald Trump a “bum,” accusing the US leader of dividing the nation in his feud with the sports world. NBA star James had taken aim at Trump on Twitter on Saturday after the president withdrew a White House invitation to the champion Golden State Warriors and star player Stephen Curry. “U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So […]
By Patrick Harrington EBC Florida Bureau LONDON (Eagle News) – The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up a decisive win, dispatching the Baltimore Ravens 44-7 in London’s Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Jacksonville moved to 2-1 for the first time since 2010 and won their third consecutive game overseas. The Jaguars’ performance was a strong contrast to their previous game where they lost 37-16 at home against the Tennessee Titans. Both the Jaguars’ offense and defense played consistently […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump insisted Sunday that an intensifying feud with National Football League players who won’t stand during the US national anthem to draw attention to social injustice, has “nothing to do with race.” Trump spoke after players of America’s most popular sport took a defiant stand, in the largest such demonstration since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick started the protests in 2016. Trump has ignited a firestorm […]
