The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday that they have hired Brian Flores — the former Miami Dolphins head coach who filed a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams earlier this month over racist hiring practices — as their new senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach. Flores joins a coaching staff lead by …
Read More »The Weeknd to Headline Super Bowl 55 Halftime Show
The Weeknd will serve as headliner of the Super Bowl LV halftime show, the NFL and the New York Times revealed Thursday. “We all grow up watching the world’s biggest acts playing the Super Bowl, and one can only dream of being in that position,” Abel Tesfaye said in a …
Read More »Colin Kaepernick Files Grievance Against NFL Owners for Alleged Collusion
Colin Kaepernick has filed a grievance of collusion against the NFL‘s owners under the collective bargaining agreement. Bleacher Report‘s Mike Freeman first reported the news on Sunday afternoon, adding that the free agent quarterback has hired Mark Geragos as his attorney rather than going through the NFL Players Association. “If …
Read More »49ers' Eric Reid: 'This Is What Systemic Oppression Looks Like'
San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid said Vice President Mike Pence’s decision to leave his team’s game against the Indianapolis Colts early on Sunday was a “PR stunt” and “what systemic oppression looks like.” “First of all, does anybody know the last time he’s been to a football game?” Reid …
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