Tag: NFL

Chinedu Okafor December 10, 2018

How one man’s actions shook the entire sport’s world

The movement against bigotry and racism took a whole new turn with the inauguration of US president,  Donald Trump on January 20, 2017. His strong opinions on illegal immigrants and…

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Chinedu Okafor October 9, 2018

Drew Brees passes Manning’s all-time record as Saints beat Redskins

It was a historic night in the NFL as Drew Brees became the all-time passing yard leader. The 39-year-old quarterback of the New Orleans Saints broke history yesterday by passing legendary…

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Adegbite Adedotun October 23, 2017

Trump laments increase in number of NFL players bending the knee

The numbers of quarterbacks who chose to knee during anthem, in protest against police brutality and racial inequality have gradually leaped into their dozens and President Trump is not happy…

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Adegbite Adedotun October 18, 2017

Trump slams NFL for refusing to force players to stand for anthem

President Trump resumed his attack on the National Football League (NFL) on Wednesday after its leadership resolved not to force any player to stand during the rendition of the National anthem.…

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Adegbite Adedotun October 11, 2017

“Its about time” | Trump commends NFL boss for telling players to stand during anthem

In reference to the debacle between the presidency and NFL, the football league boss, Roger Goodell has enjoined the players to stand in honour of the flag during the National…

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Adegbite Adedotun October 10, 2017

Trump laments tax break for NFL over players’ dishonour of flag

Not done with his attack on the NFL, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his dissatisfaction for the tax break provision for the league. The President's anger is premised on…

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Adegbite Adedotun September 27, 2017

Trump predicts players will stand for national anthem after speaking with Dallas Cowboys owner

Continuing with the weekend’s war of words between President Donald Trump and many quarterback players over the latter’s kneeling act during the national anthem – an incident that has painted…

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Adegbite Adedotun September 27, 2017

Trump defends NFL criticism during dinner with Republican donors

Addressing about 150 of the Republican Party’s wealthiest donors at the Manhattan restaurant Le Cirque for a fundraiser for his reelection on Tuesday, President Donald Trump defended his insistence that…

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Adegbite Adedotun September 26, 2017

Trump continues attack on NFL players

President Trump has resumed his attacks on the quarterbacks and the NFL at large. Trump referred to the ratings of the NFL which he said is very low until game…

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Adegbite Adedotun September 25, 2017

Quarterback, Tom Brady says Trump’s NFL comments ‘divisive’

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and a fan of President Trump has berated President Trump's comments attacking NFL players who refused to stand during the national anthem. • Brady’s…

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Adegbite Adedotun September 25, 2017

Trump is on a roll, tweeting some more nonsense about the NFL

President Donald Trump through repeated tweets this afternoon has doubled down on his weekend lash at NFL players and managements over the kneeling gesture of the players towards the USA…

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Tolu September 25, 2017

IPOB declared terrorist group; Trump the Golden Goliath; NFL bends the knee | These are last week’s winners and losers

From the president who is taking ginormous Ls from footballers in his country to Africa's President Buhari and to Lagos state's government's inability to keep truck drivers away from major…

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Omoleye Omoruyi September 24, 2017

“Many stay away because they love our country” | Donald Trump attacks the NFL

U.S President Donald Trump has been in a war of words with players from both the NBA and NFL, earning himself the label of "bum" from one of the most…

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Ezinne September 23, 2017

The Thread: “Get that son of a bitch…” | Did President Trump just prove that he’s racist?

President Trump has made a mess of things again. Now we know such an announcement probably does not come as a surprise to you, being jaded about anything Trump these…

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Editor August 8, 2017

If you do one thing today, it should be reading this essay by Deandre Levy.

Men have gotten a lot of slack in the last few months for their increasingly frustrating refusal to look inwards and ask better of themselves and the men in their…

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Oreoluwa Peters July 7, 2016

‘We are the Wilsons’ | Ciara and Russell Wilson confirm wedding (PHOTOS)

We reported on Wednesday that Ciara and Russell Wilson held a secret wedding in the presence of select friends and family. The newlyweds have now confirmed the wedding by posting the…

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Oreoluwa Peters July 6, 2016

Ciara and Russell Wilson get married

Ciara and Russell Wilson are officially a married couple. According to E! News, the pair secretly sealed their union at the Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England surrounded by close friends and family. Jennifer Hudson, one…

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September 23, 2013

Is little Olivia Pope on the way? Newlywed Kerry Washington sparks more rumours she is pregnant by wearing STUNNING loose fitting gown (PHOTOS)

Just like any other newlywed she has been subject to speculation that she is expecting a child. But for Kerry Washington, the rumours hit fever pitch on Sunday night as…

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August 1, 2013

The hidden meaning of tattoos: Secret messages behind common marking

The NFL is preparing to examine players' tattoos for gang symbols, shining the spotlight on the hidden meanings of many markings in the criminal underworld and other subcultures. When former…

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April 1, 2013

“God is my secret to a healthy love” – American football star who is married 10-years with 6 kids (SNAPSHOT)

Ryan Picket and his wife Jennifer have been happily married for 10 years. They have 6 children between the ages of six months to eight years old. Their secret according…

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February 4, 2013

‘NEPA’ strikes during American Super Bowl (DETAILS)

Super Bowl XLVII ground to a halt early in the third quarter Sunday night, when about half of the lights in the Superdome went out. Lights in the New Orleans…

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December 1, 2012

Breaking News: American football player shoots himself dead after shooting girlfriend at the team’s main stadium

A player for the Kansas City Chiefs American football team has shot himself dead at the team's main stadium. US media reports say the unnamed player was involved in an…

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November 12, 2012

Opinion: Why being educated can sometimes cause you pain

by Dr. Boyce Watkins Although I encourage everyone to educate themselves as much as possible, I must warn you that the more you understand, the more frustration there is to…

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October 29, 2012

Passion into action: What is your passion pushing you to do?

by John Turner It pushes you to do things that others may think is crazy because of your size, your intelligence level, or your background. That is PASSION! When I…

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