Category: NFL

Charles Johnson, Former Super Bowl Champ Dead at 50

Former American professional football player, Charles Johnson was found dead in his hotel room on Wednesday in North Carolina. The Super Bowl champion wide receiver was 50 years old. The cause of his death was unknown as of Wednesday afternoon. Johnson played nine NFL seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots in…


Mike Trout Withdraws From All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout won’t play in the All-Star Game on Tuesday because of back spasms, and his spot on the roster will be filled by Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Ty France. Byron Buxton of the Minnesota Twins will replace Trout as the starter in center field. Trout, the three-time American League Most…


Red Sox LHP Chris Sale Leaves in 1st With Broken Finger vs. Yankees

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale was hit on his throwing hand by a line drive in the first inning and exited Sunday’s start against the host New York Yankees with what was later termed a broken pinky finger. Per the Red Sox, Sale’s official injury is a “left fifth finger fracture” but the team…


Tom Brady: Retirement Date Not Set, but Much Awaits in Future

Tom Brady has unfinished business on the football field—he’s entering his 23rd season as an NFL quarterback—before he devotes himself to the businesses he’s created for the next stage of his life. In a wide-ranging interview with Variety posted Thursday, Brady discussed his future as an analyst with Fox Sports and owner of a production,…


Former Cowboys Running Back Marion Barber Died of Heat Stroke, Coroner Says

Former NFL running back Marion Barber, who spent much of his professional career playing for the Dallas Cowboys, died of a heat stroke last month, police confirmed on Monday. In a statement, police in the Dallas suburb of Frisco said the Collin County medical examiner had ruled the 38-year-old’s death an accident. Barber, described by…


Former Vanderbilt Star, NFL Player Jimmy Williams Dies at 43

Former Vanderbilt star and NFL defensive back/kick returner Jimmy Williams died Friday after an unspecified illness. He was 43. Williams was named an SEC Football Legend in 2013. He played running back, cornerback, and returned kickoffs and punts for the Commodores from 1997–2000. Williams is one of three players in Vanderbilt history with both a…


Bears WR David Moore Faces Drug, Weapon Charges

Chicago Bears wide receiver David Moore is reportedly facing drug and weapon charges in Texas. KXII reported Wednesday that Moore was arrested Monday in his hometown of Gainesville, Texas. The 27-year-old posted a $5,000 bond and was released the same day, according to the report. Moore signed a one-year contract with the Bears in April….


Dallas Cowboys Facing Criticism After Partnering With Patriotic Coffee Brand

The Dallas Cowboys football team is facing backlash online after announcing a business partnership with Black Rifle Coffee Company (BRCC), which is owned by a military veteran. “We are celebrating America’s birthday all week long by giving away tickets to a #DallasCowboys home game & a one-year subscription to @blckriflecoffee!” the Dallas Cowboys said in…


Stallions Outlast Stars to Win Wild USFL Title Game

Linebacker Scooby Wright III returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to help the Birmingham Stallions seal the inaugural USFL title in a wild 33–30 win over the Philadelphia Stars in Sunday’s championship game in Canton, Ohio. The Stars made a second-half push with two consecutive touchdown drives to move ahead 23–20,…


Cause of Death Revealed for Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Jaylon Ferguson

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson’s death was ruled an accident caused by the effects of cocaine and fentanyl, medical examiners said on Friday. Ferguson was found unresponsive at his Baltimore home last month before he was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said at the time. Speaking to the Baltimore Sun, Bruce Goldfarb, a spokesman…