Category: football

Brigham Young University Offensive Lineman Veikoso Dies in Construction Accident

HONOLULU—Brigham Young University (BYU) offensive lineman Sione Veikoso was killed in a construction accident in his hometown in Hawaii, family members said. Veikoso, 22, died Friday after a retaining wall he was helping repair during holiday break from school collapsed, his family confirmed. The Honolulu Fire Department reported that three others were injured when the…


Former Navy SEAL Makes Big Impression on Buffalo Football Team

AMHERST, N.Y.—Buffalo defensive end Damian Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional as he prepares for the final game of his college career this week. At 30, and having had a healthy share of real-life experiences during two tours of duty with the Navy SEALs, Jackson isn’t built that way. Unlike many of his younger…


A Tournament of ‘Firsts’

Commentary If you are looking for a sporting event that registered “firsts,” look no further than the FIFA World Cup 2022 held in Qatar. This edition of the World Cup now belongs to the history books. The quadrennial football extravaganza has been a successful event that met, and even exceeded, the expectations of the international…


Melbourne Victory Fans Given Life Bans

Two Melbourne Victory fans who rushed the AAMI Park pitch, including one who allegedly hit Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover with a metal bucket, have received life bans from Football Australia. Dec. 17 evening’s violent pitch invasion at AAMI Park forced the abandonment of the A-League Men derby. Glover suffered a concussion and facial laceration…


Australian Pitch Invaders Given Life Bans

Two Melbourne Victory fans who rushed the AAMI Park pitch, including one who allegedly hit Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover with a metal bucket, have received life bans from Football Australia. Dec. 17 evening’s violent pitch invasion at AAMI Park forced the abandonment of the A-League Men derby. Glover suffered a concussion and facial laceration…


The Freshman (1925)

The Freshman is a 1925 comedy film that tells the story of a college freshman trying to become popular by joining the school football team. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on…


Suspect in Deadly UVA Football Shooting Appears in Court

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.—A University of Virginia student accused of fatally shooting three UVA football players and wounding two other students made his first in-person appearance in court Thursday, as a judge set a date for a hearing when witnesses will testify about the shootings on a bus carrying students back to campus from a field trip…


No. 4 USC Falls to Utah in Pac-12 , Damaging Playoff Hopes

LAS VEGAS—No. 12 Utah pounded a limping, bloodied Caleb Williams and roared past No. 4 Southern California 47-24 on Friday night to win the Pac-12 Championship and put USC’s College Football Playoff hopes in doubt. The loss by the Trojans (11-2) could open the way for Ohio State (11-1) to take their spot in the…


Seven Michigan St Football Players Charged in Tunnel Melee

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Seven Michigan State football players have been charged for their actions during the postgame melee in Michigan Stadium’s tunnel last month, according to a statement Wednesday from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office. The most serious charge is against cornerback Khary Crump, who faces one count of felonious assault. The charges against the six…


A Tragic Accident Cut His Life Short, but His Legacy for Aspiring Football Athletes Continues to This Day

In 1994, a shy, flabby teen donning big, thick, black glasses and an unprecedented wholesome disposition walked onto the field of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, and changed the way walk-ons would be viewed forever in America’s all time favorite sport. “Brandon, I think, was born to inspire in a different way than most,” said…