Category: NFL

Jets Assistant in Hospital After ‘Horrific’ Bike Accident

NEW YORK—New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp was in a “horrific” bicycle accident last weekend and is in critical condition. Denver TV station 9News reported Monday night Knapp was hit by a vehicle while riding in California. Agent Jeff Sperbeck confirmed to the station the 58-year-old longtime NFL assistant was hospitalized. The nature of…


NFL’s Richard Sherman ‘Deeply Remorseful’ After Arrest, Pleads Not Guilty

SEATTLE—Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman said Friday that he is “deeply remorseful” following his arrest on accusations of drunkenly crashing his SUV in a construction zone and trying to break in to his in-laws’ suburban Seattle home this week. Sherman tweeted a statement before appearing in court and pleading not…


Judge Orders NFL’s Richard Sherman Released Without Bail

SEATTLE—A judge ordered former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman to be released from jail without bail Thursday following his arrest on suspicion of trying to break into his in-laws’ home. King County District Court Judge Fa’amomoi Masaniai found probable cause that Sherman committed criminal trespassing, malicious mischief, driving under the influence,…


NFL Star Richard Sherman Booked on Domestic Violence Charge

SEATTLE—Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman was booked into a jail in Seattle on Wednesday morning, accused of “Burglary Domestic Violence.” The King County Correctional Facility lists Sherman as being booked at 6:08 a.m. Online records say bail was denied, though it was unlikely Sherman would have had a court appearance…


Former NFL Player Announces Bid for Senate Seat in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—Former NFL player Jake Bequette on Monday announced he’s challenging Arkansas Sen. John Boozman in next year’s Republican primary. Bequette, an Army veteran and former Razorbacks player, launched his bid with an online video touting his football and military background. Bequette, 32, played for three games for the New England Patriots in 2012…


Blue Jackets Goalie Matiss Kivlenieks Dies After Fall Trying to Escape Fireworks Malfunction

By Brian Hedger From The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS, Ohio—Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks died Sunday night as the result of an accident, police confirmed. According to the Novi Police Department, which is still investigating, Kivlenieks, 24, appeared to sustain a head injury while trying to escape a hot tub after a fireworks malfunction. “From what…


NFL Fines Washington $10 Million After Misconduct Investigation

The NFL has fined the Washington Football Team $10 million and owner Dan Snyder is stepping away from day-to-day operations for several months after an independent investigation found the organization’s workplace “highly unprofessional,” especially for women. The team was not stripped of any draft picks and no formal suspensions were handed out as part of…


Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen to Pick up Stake in Crypto Exchange FTX

National Football League quarterback Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bundchen, will each take an undisclosed equity stake in crypto exchange platform FTX Trading Ltd, the company said on Tuesday. Under the deal, Brady will also become an FTX ambassador and Bundchen will take the role of environmental and social initiatives adviser. Both will…


NFL Player Says He Would Rather Retire Than Take COVID-19 Vaccine

Buffalo Bills player Cole Beasley made clear his pro-freedom position to the NFL and NFLPA in regards to their new vaccine protocol, and said he would rather give up playing than get the COVID-19 shots. “I will be outside doing what I do. I’ll be out in public. If you’re scared of me then steer…


Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes Grace the Cover of Madden 22

By Rick Stroud From Tampa Bay Times TAMPA, Fla.—Tom Brady beat Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl 55 at Raymond James Stadium last February. Now they are together again on the cover of Madden 22, which was shot in Tampa at Carrollwood Day School. If there’s any consolation for Mahomes, it’s that Brady, the first Bucs…