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. ... Read More
Ray Lewis Speaks to Alabama Coach Nick Saban’s Players
August 8, 2013 By
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. ... Read More
Cris Carter Delivers Emotional Hall of Fame Speech (VIDEO)
August 7, 2013 By
CANTON, OH. — Former NFL wide receiver, Cris Carter, was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored at the 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony that was held on Aug. 3, 2013 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Carter became the seventh and final inductee following Jonathan Ogden, Dave Robinson, Larry Allen, Bill Parcells, Curley Culp and Warren Sapp. The award was presented by his son, Duron.
Photo shows two-time All-Pro wide receiver, Cris Carter, speaking to family and peers at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony that was held in Canton, OH on August 3, 2013
John Elway’s No 7 Jersey to be Retired by Stanford University
August 7, 2013 By
Former Broncos quarterback, John Elway, is about to have his No. 7 jersey retired by Stanford University. The honor is scheduled to take place during halftime at Stanford University’s home game against Oregon on Nov. 7, 2013. Elway will become the third Stanford quarterback to have his jersey retired along with Ernie Nevers (No. 1) and Jim Plunket (No. 16). John Elway currently is executive V.P. of the Broncos franchise. Elway is also a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Talent Agency. ... Read More
Bills Parcells Delivers Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech (VIDEO)
August 5, 2013 By
Former NY Giants coach, Bill Parcells, was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored at the 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony that was held on Aug. 3, 2013 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The award was presented by former defensive end, George Martin, who played his entire career with the New York Giants.
Photo shows Former NFL coach, Bill Parcells, speaking at his Hall of Fame Induction.
Colt McCoy Speaks About Colin Kaepernick & 49ers Offense
August 2, 2013 By
San Francisco 49ers new quarterback, Colt McCoy, shared his thoughts about Colin Kaepernick and what he thinks of the 49ers’ offensive strategy in a spontaneous question and answer session with interviewers.
Photo shows new San Francisco QB, Colt McCoy, speaking about Colin Kaepernick & the 49ers.
Eagles QB Donovan McNabb Officially Retires
July 29, 2013 By
PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Philadelphia Eagles QB, Donovan McNabb, ended his NFL career with an apology. McNabb, 36, made his retirement official in a press conference Monday morning, July 29, as he appeared with his teammates at the Novacare Complex in South Philadelphia. In an emotional speech, the future Hall of Famer thanked his team, long time coach Andy Reid (who is now with the KC Chiefs), his fans and his family.
Photo shows Donovan McNabb speaking to the press after announcing his retirement on July 29, 2013.
Falcons QB Matt Ryan Signs Deal Worth $103.75 Million (VIDEO)
July 26, 2013 By
Atlanta Falcon’s quarterback, Matt Ryan, met with the media after Thursday’s practice, along with owner and chairman Arthur Blank, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith, to discuss his new five-year extension with the Falcons worth $103.75 million, which over the long course of the agreement is $20.75 million per year, making the deal second among quarterbacks in new money only behind Aaron Rodgers.
Photo shows Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Matt Ryan, speaking with the media after a practice session on Thursday, July 26, to discuss his new 5-year extension with the Atlanta Falcons..
Chris Cooley Hired as Analyst for Redskins Radio Broadcast
July 18, 2013 By
The hiring of Washington Redskins tight end, Chris Cooley, was announced on Tuesday, July 16, by Red Zebra Broadcasting, the company owned by Redskins owner Daniel Snyder that operates ESPN 980 (WTEM, 980 AM), the team’s flagship station in Washington. Cooley, 31, was signed to a multiyear deal, according to a written announcement. The written announcement said Cooley will serve as an “in-game contributor” to the radio broadcasts, providing analysis in a “Cooley’s Corner” segment that will be heard every quarter. ... Read More
Former Basketball Coach Digger Phelps Says He’s Cancer Free
July 16, 2013 By
Digger Phelps, former basketball coach of Notre Dame, was told by his physician on Monday, July 1, that after six weeks of intensive treatment for bladder cancer, he is now cancer free. Phelps, a prostate cancer survivor, was dianosed with bladder cancer in April 2013. Less than three months later, his doctor gave him the good news. ... Read More
