Roger Goodell

Roger Goodell is saying that players kneeling during the national anthem is “not about the flag.”  The commissioner of the NFL, sitting down with former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho recently, says that he wishes the league would’ve listened to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sooner.  Goodell sat down with Acho recently for […]

New Orleans Saints fans want a rematch with the Los Angeles Rams. Nearly 500-thousand people have signed an online petition with the idea of pushing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to make the two teams go head to head again before the Super Bowl. The petition is in response to the Rams getting away with a […]

The NFL and the Players Association are working together to discuss social activism by players.  The two sides met on Tuesday, issuing a joint statement saying they engaged in a productive conversation and are committed to an ongoing dialogue.  The meeting included NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, several team owners and […]

In a move that was a surprise to…nobody… The NFL isn’t giving up its “deflategate” fight.  Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league will appeal after a federal judge vacated the four-game suspension of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady today.  Goodell says it’s paramount to protect the integrity of the game and his office’s responsibilities […]

In breaking sports news at this hour…Tom Brady wins again! This time, the New England Patriots quarterback who is used to winning on the field, has taken on and beaten the NFL. A judge in New York has ruled in Brady’s favor Thursday morning essentially letting the air out of the league’s punishment in the […]

According to the “Indianapolis Star” The Indianapolis Colts received permission from commissioner NFL Roger Goodell to immediately place linebacker Josh McNary on the League’s Commissioner Exemption list. McNary — who was charged on Wednesday with rape — is now ineligible to practice or attend games but will receive his playoff share of $44,000 for Sunday’s […]

The NFL was found to be unaware of the Ray Rice (pictured) elevator assault video before its official release, per an investigative report released Thursday. RELATED: Ray Rice…

Racial disparities are alive and well in our country, but in some cases the gaps are more prevalent than others. Based on socio-economic factors, 24/7…

Looks like the Minnesota Vikings will be loosing one of their key players for the remained of the 2014 season. The NFL announced today that running back Adrian Peterson would be suspended for at least the rest of the year, without pay, for violations of the league’s personal conduct policy. He will not be considered […]

Brace yourselves NFL fans: Ray Rice, who cold-cocked his then-fiancée in a hotel elevator and dragged her on the floor like a sack of potatoes,…

Roland Martin talks to Avis Jones DeWeaver about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s lack of diversity on the new Domestic Abuse Leadership team. “He’s really mixing apples…

There’s no question that winding up in the NFL is a career destination that many young Black men look at as preferable. Football, for so…