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Cowboys jersey change 2021: Jaylon Smith ditches No. 54 for No. 9 entering pivotal year in Dallas news -The Black Chronicle
Jaylon Smith sparked a firestorm of heated debate this offseason when he chimed in on the NFL's new jersey policy - teasing he was interested in trading in his
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NFL Legend Herschel Walker Wants to Send Americans Who ‘Don’t Want Any Police’ to ‘Countries That Don’t Have Police’
Former NFL player Herschel Walker, who is an avid Trump supporter, has a message for people who “don’t want any
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Peter King on the NFL Draft's man of mystery and the criticism Black QBs face - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
Peter King's Football Morning In America begins with NFL draft QB prosect Justin Fields facing down 'reckless' criticism from ESPN's Dan Orlovsky.
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NFL fans threaten boycott over Black national anthem - TheGrio
The NFL once blackballed Colin Kaepernick for his NFL anthem stand. Now, after weeks of protests after deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor put race issues on the front burner, they seemingly want to bend over backwards to make amends. READ MORE: NFL to play Black national
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2021 NFL season: Bold predictions, final record for every team, playoff and Super Bowl LVI picks news -The Black Chronicle
With the start of the NFL season coming this week, that means it's time for everyone's favorite thing: PREDICTIONS.  Sure, most people only love reading predictions so that they
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Dak Prescott Dumps adidas for Jordan To Becomes Brand’s Highest-Paid NFL Player
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Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to be played without fans through September | The Atlanta Voice
The NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United of Major League Soccer announced today that both teams will play any scheduled September games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium without fans in attendance given current conditions related to the global pandemic. Team and stadium officials will continue to
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Source - Veteran WR Josh Gordon files for NFL reinstatement from indefinite suspension news -The Black Chronicle
Veteran wide receiver Josh Gordon has submitted his reinstatement letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and hopes to be with a team for training camp, a league source told
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Twitter Reacts To DK Metcalf’s Insane Game Stats After Odd Comment From Eagles Coach
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Herschel Walker was born on March 3, 1962, in Wrightsville, Georgia. He was born to Willis and Christine Walker and was one of the seven siblings. Walker attended Johnson County High School in Wrightsville. As a child, Walker showed little interest in sports rather he preferred reading books and
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Franco Harris
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OP-ED: NFL’s 2021 Opportunity to Diversify Team Ownership - Milwaukee Community Journal
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Michael Sam
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Navy Graduate Cameron Kinley Granted Permission To Attend Bucs Training Camp
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Pharrell Williams Helps Announce Juneteenth As An Official Paid Holiday In Virginia
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Bears lose 26-6 to Cleveland Browns in QB Justin Fields’ debut - The Chicago Crusader
Due to questionable play-calling by head coach Matt Nagy and a lack of protection by the team's offensive line, the Chicago Bears fell to the Cleveland Browns 26-6 on Sunday, […] The post Bears lose 26-6 to Cleveland Browns in QB Justin Fields’ debut appeared first on The Chicago Crusader.
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Washington Redskins Wide Receiver Cody Latimer Arrested On Assault & Multiple Firearm Charges
Cody Latimer, who is a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins, was arrested on assault and firearm charges on Saturday after reportedly firing shots inside an
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Newswire :NFL announces major steps to incentive teams to hire minorities for top posts
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GAGDC’s CEO Carlos Nelson helps revive community | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Joseph G. Phillips, Chicago Crusader Sports Editor The Chicago Bears 2021 NFL Draft featured Carlos Nelson, CEO of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation as he announced the Bears draft pick. This year, the Bears held the 20th pick of the NFL Draft. And to Nelson and most Bears fan
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6 reasons the Rams have beaten expectations this season | L.A. Focus News
When quarterback Jared Goff talked about proving pessimists wrong in the Rams’ playoff victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, it was a rare admission that NFL players care what outsiders think of them. “All week we were told how good they are, and how we snuck into the playoffs and were (at
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RG III on his time with the Redskins, being an African American quarterback and social change - African American News Today - EIN News
s tough to be an African American quarterback in the NFL. turn the tide, but African American quarterbacks have always been starting quarterback and fellow African American Lamar Jackson, the reigning may or may not be African American,” Griffin said. “Some
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HHW Gaming: Saweetie Teams Up With Xbox For Inaugural Saweetie Bowl Virtual Gaming Competition
On Thursday (Feb.4), Xbox formally announced its official partnership with multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and leader of the Icy Girl movement, Saweetie, with the unveiling of her virtual gaming completion, the Saweetie Bowl. Snoop Dogg and NFL wide receiver helped kicked off the event.
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Deion Sanders announces he will become Jackson State’s football coach
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By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer/ BNC Contributor The NFL is kicking off a voting education and registration initiative. Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 team owners on a conference call Thursday that the league is developing programs and working with the players association, Players
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Homecoming week - Tom Brady takes a walk down memory lane before facing the New England Patriots news -The Black Chronicle
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Justin Houston free agency: Former Colts All-Pro agrees to terms with Ravens, per report news -The Black Chronicle
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Old Spice Teams With NFL Stars To Launch Decade Long Initiative To Increase High School Graduation Rates
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