New Orleans head coach, Sean Payton, held a press conference after the Saints 23-17 victory over the Falcons on NFL Sunday opening day to discuss the win and his team’s defense.
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Sean Payton Speaks to Press About Saints Big Win Over Falcons (VIDEO)
Photo shows New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton, speaking with the press after the New Orleans Saints 23-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons. -
Keyshawn Johnson Joins ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 17
Former Super Bowl and NFL wide receiver, Keyshawn Johnson, is one of 12 celebrity cast members who will appear on the upcoming 17th season of ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ The announcement of all 12 contestants came on Wednesday, September 4, on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Johnson will be paired with professional dancer Sharna Burgess and if NFL past perfomances are a gauge, Johnson could be a favorite.
Professional athletes seem to always do well on the show and Johnson should be no exception.
Beginning on Monday, Sept. 16th, Johnson will be the only athlete to appear on the show. In past seasons, there were always several athletes as part of the cast, however, this season, Johnson is the only sports representative.
Previous NFL cast members include: Emmitt Smith, Donald Driver, Jacoby Jones, Jerry Rice, Hines Ward, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp, Michael Irvin and Jason Taylor. (more…)
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Did John Elway Return to Complete 7 Touchdown Passes Against the Ravens?
Did former Bronco’s quarterback, John Elway, return last night to complete 7 touchdown passes against the Ravens? According to the Friday edition of The Columbus Dispatch, it wasn’t Peyton Manning who threw the passes, but instead Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations, John Elway, now 53 years old who was the hero. The Columbus Dispatch mistakenly prints it was former Denver Broncos quarterback, John Elway, not Peyton Manning, who threw 7 touchdown passes against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013. (more…)
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Tony Dorsett Discusses NFL Concussion Settlement
Former Dallas Cowboys running back, Tony Dorsett, spoke to reporters in a telephone conversation after news came on last Thursday, August 30, that a $765 million dollar settlement amount had been reached between the National Football League and former players in the concussion-effects lawsuit. Dorsett 59, is one of at least 300 former football players who sued the league, claiming the NFL pressured them to play with concussions and other injuries and then failed to help them pay for health care in retirement to deal with those injuries.
Photo shows Tony Dorsett at the AMI Kids Golf Tournament in Pawleys Island in 2012 speaking to the media about concussions and his quest to get all NFL players lifetime health insurance. -
Steve Young Interview with Colin Kaepernick (VIDEO)
Back in November 2012, Colin Kaepernick was named the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and there was plenty of controversy back then. In a sit down interview with Colin Kaepernick, former 49ers quarterback, Steve Young, speaks with Kaepernick and asks him to take us back to that time and what it was like for him.
Former 49ers quarterback, Steve Young, speaks with Colin Kaepernick in 2012. -
Kurt Warner’s Life Story to Become a Movie
Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a grocery store for $5.50 an hour to become one of the greatest quarterback’s in NFL history, was always told that his life story would make a great movie and now that dream is coming true. (more…)
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Golden Tate Prepares for Packers Boos Tonight
GREEN BAY, WI. — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, Golden Tate, says he’s prepared to hear decibel breaking boos from the Packer’s fans tonight as he comes out of the visiting tunnel onto Lambeau field in a much anticipated return rematch. Fans haven’t forgotten last year’s controversial last-second touchdown called “Fail Mary,” that cost the Packers the game. Seatlle Seahawks, wide receiver, Golden Tate prepares for boos from Packer’s fans when he meets Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2013 in a much anticipated rematch. (more…)
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Gene Stallings Named Keynote Speaker at Benefit Dinner
Former football coach, Gene Stallings, has been named keynote speaker at a benefit dinner for the Lindale ISD Education Foundation, A Legendary Kickoff: An Evening to Support Excellence. The event takes place on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Villa Di Felicita located at 7891 Highway 110 North in Tyler, Texas. (more…)
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NFL Star Jerry Rice Appears on Golf Channel’s Big Break
The Golf Channel’s realty show, Big Break, will now include retired NFL players Jerry Rice and Tim Brown, who will team up with with male and female golfers trying to earn tour cards. The reality show was filmed in Puerto Rico, and is scheduled to premiere on Oct. 8, 2013. Also featured with Rice and Brown are former NFL players, Marc Bulger, Al Del Greco, Chris Doleman and Mark Rypien, all with single-digit handicaps. (more…)
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Ray Lewis Speaks to Alabama Coach Nick Saban’s Players
Alabama Coach, Nick Saban, invited two powerful guest speakers, NFL great Ray Lewis and former NFL coach, Herm Edwards, to speak at his fall camp hoping to get his players focused for the upcoming season. (more…)