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LeBron James opened a school and other news of the week The Week That Was July 30-Aug. 2

Monday 07.30.18 Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, closing the gap of the “Kobe Bryant” and “Betsy Devos” fandom Venn diagram circles, opened an elementary school in Akron, Ohio, for at-risk children. Michigan football coach and proud spokesperson of the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health Jim Harbaugh once told one of his players […]

RGIII over Kaepernick? The NFL is just trolling us now The league might as well hang a sign at its New York offices that reads, ‘Kaepernick is never getting back in’

At this point, the NFL is trolling us all. That’s the only way to explain the fact that Robert Griffin III has returned to the league while Colin Kaepernick is still banging on the door. The NFL might as well hang a sign at its New York offices that reads, “Kaepernick is never getting back […]

Robert Griffin III was a superstar. Then came the long slide After starting as a rookie phenom, RG III was out of football five years later

For one season, Robert Griffin III was an NFL superstar quarterback. “There were just certain defenses you couldn’t play against him,” said two-time Super Bowl winner Mike Shanahan, who coached Griffin during his spectacular rookie season. “I had never been around a quarterback quite like Robert.” For one season, Griffin captivated the nation’s capital. “RG […]

Dennis Rodman is softening North Korea relations and other news of the week The Week That Was Dec. 11-14

Monday 12.11.17 Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri may have cost himself $500,000 after attempting and missing two field goals during a blizzard in Buffalo, New York, on Dec. 10. Whoever had 26 games in the “When will Carmelo Anthony get fed up in Oklahoma City?” office pool has won. After Chicago Bulls forwards Bobby Portis […]

Shaq is beefing with Big Shaq and other news of the week The Week That Was Oct. 30-Nov. 2

Monday 10.30.17 Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, fumbling with the truth like he used to fumble the ball, said the Washington Redskins, who traded three first-round draft picks and a second-rounder to move up to draft him in 2012 and started him for 35 games, weren’t “sold on me.” With hindsight 20-20, or 19-22, […]

What Had Happened Was: 9/20/17 Oh, you didn’t know? We got you.

game. blouses. Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant apologized on Tuesday for the comments he made about the Oklahoma City Thunder organization and coach Billy Donovan the previous day. The NBA Finals MVP explained that he has different accounts for him and his family and accidentally tweeted out criticism from the family account. He called […]

Daily Dose: 7/25/17 Cavs owner Dan Gilbert apologizes to the city of Detroit

Some of y’all are still arguing over what happened with Lawrence on Insecure, but let’s not overlook the tremendous sweatshirt that Issa Rae was wearing at one point. If you want to know where to find it, it’s here. Detroit is 85% Black. This poster is 0% Black. pic.twitter.com/zsro697ZYN — Khaled Beydoun (@KhaledBeydoun) July 23, […]

What Had Happened Was: 7/25/17 Oh, you didn’t know? We got you.

GAME. BLOUSES. Derrick Rose has reached an agreement to join the Cleveland Cavaliers. The free-agent point guard and 2011 NBA MVP will sign a one-year deal, worth the veteran minimum of $2.1 million, after choosing the 2016 champion Cavaliers over the Los Angeles Lakers. In the wake of Cavs point guard Kyrie Irving requesting to […]

Colin Kaepernick makes sense for Seahawks — just ask Warren Moon Team is reportedly meeting with the league’s most-watched free agent

We don’t know whether the Seattle Seahawks will offer Colin Kaepernick a contract. But this much is clear: By meeting with the politically active quarterback, the Seahawks may ultimately provide the first opportunity for Kaepernick to revive his career. NFL Network reported that Kaepernick will visit the Seahawks on Wednesday, along with free-agent quarterback Austin […]

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Cleveland Browns, NFL, Robert Griffin III - December 11, 2016

RG3 is back! Well maybe not back, but he is starting Can Robert Griffin III get into the form needed to bring the Browns that elusive W?

Robert Griffin III is back. Again. So here we go, again. Your hope is that it’ll be different this time. Just like you wanted it to be different the last time. There’s still a chance, you think, that maybe, just maybe, Griffin can recapture the magic. That he’ll still be worth your attention. That you’ll […]

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Cleveland Browns, NFL, Robert Griffin III - November 17, 2016

The Cleveland Browns are really, really, really bad But what does this mean for new head coach Hue Jackson?

If the Cleveland Browns were merely bad, it wouldn’t be newsworthy. Being bad, after all, is what the Browns do. But this season, they’re an especially hot mess. Consider: For the first time in franchise history, Cleveland is 0-10; Dating to last season, the team has lost 13 consecutive games – also a new franchise […]

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ACL, NFL, Robert Griffin III, Tom Brady - September 21, 2016

New ACL surgery could cut rehab and recovery time in half An engineer-turned-doctor says clinical studies show real promise

On Sunday, San Diego Chargers running back Danny Woodhead tore his ACL. Woodhead became the second offensive star for the Chargers to go down due to a torn ACL. In San Diego’s Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, wide receiver Keenan Allen was lost for the season. Losing the team’s two leading receivers […]

So, how ’bout that Josh Norman? Since the Redskins didn’t pit their best corner against the Steelers’ best receiver, we still don’t know

For a moment, let’s put aside the fact that Josh Norman is the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback. And to be fair, let’s also acknowledge that Washington Redskins defensive back Bashaud Breeland acquitted himself well in his first two seasons. That established, one question still lingers from late Monday night at FedEx Field after a season opener […]

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NFL, Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins - September 12, 2016

Deja vu all over again for Robert Griffin III Opening day more like Groundhog Day for RGIII

One shaky performance won’t end Robert Griffin III’s comeback bid with the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Hue Jackson believes that Griffin can still play at a high level – and Jackson is even more confident in his own ability to rebuild the former superstar. They’re truly in this together. We’re talking ride-or-die stuff. Eventually, though, […]

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NFL, Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins - September 09, 2016

It’s put up time for RG3 After sliding from franchise quarterback to sideline fascination, the Browns’ QB is ready for a new start

He hasn’t lost his touch on deep balls. Distance, arc, accuracy – Robert Griffin III can throw downfield all day. During the preseason, that was pretty much all that was clear. Come Sunday, we’ll know whether the former superstar is capable of doing all the other football skills it’ll take to revive his career. After […]

Someone buys Stephen Curry’s mouthguard for $3,190 Sports auction draws buyers and sellers of all kinds of memorabilia

A mouthguard that was picked up by a fan at a Golden State Warriors road game in December sold for $3,190 in an auction by California-based SCP Auctions on Sunday. The game-chewed mouthguard and carrying case are both detailed with his name. In a recent story, ESPN’s Darren Rovell mentioned that Curry told late-night comedian […]

Hue Jackson has the Browns thinking about winning big-time Joke if you want, but the new coach in Cleveland isn’t doing this for you

Whenever Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson gets “the look,” which he does often, he knows exactly what you’re thinking: that his new gig could be a career-killer. And after a long day in training camp recently, Jackson tackled the notion that he’s in a no-win situation. “Look, I get it. A lot of people […]

It’s prove-it time for Robert Griffin III Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson believes the former Redskins star is in the ‘right environment with the right people’

Listen to coach Hue Jackson long enough, and you start to believe that Robert Griffin III is the right quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. And as Jackson spoke glowingly about Griffin after practice here the other day, one thing became clear: If Griffin fails again, he’ll have no more excuses. On Monday, the Browns named […]

His & Hers: Will RG III find his way with the Browns? July 20, 2016

His & Hers: Is RG III already falling back into old habits? Has all the criticism stifled the growth of the former NFL Rookie of the Year?

Embattled RGIII Has Chance For Redemption With Redskins For Years to Come

So, after he was called out by the coach, booed by the fans and ripped […]

Former RGIII Teammate Ryan Clark Says Redskins No Longer Want Griffin at Quarterback

Robert Griffin III is back in the NFL news cycle, and it’s not comforting to […]

In NFL QB Drama, RG III Regains His Spot, Johnny Manziel Could Be Losing His

It is a little early, but it will be interesting to see how Johnny Manziel […]

Russell Wilson Redefining The Definition, Image of the Black Quarterback

The image of the Black quarterback is being redefined by Russell Wilson. The Seattle Seahawks’ […]

RG III Cannot Be Blamed For the Mess That Is The Redskins

So, it was not Robert Griffin III’s fault that the Washington Redskins are a mess […]

Bad Karma Biting The Redskins Where It Hurts: In Their Pockets

The waiting list for season tickets to Washington Redskins games used to be 100,000 diehards […]

Brilliance of Russell Wilson Is His Brain, Not Athleticism

Other quarterbacks have better statistics and a richer legacy. Other quarterbacks are just as fast […]

With RGIII’s Benching, It’s Clear: Black QBs Do Not Make It With Redskins

Black quarterbacks do not survive in Chocolate City. One by one, they fade away, like […]

Taking the Power Over His Career, Derrick Rose Decides to Play Only When He Believes He Should

Derrick Rose has figured out something that many athletes in general, Black athletes in particular, […]

RG III Is On The Clock; Another Bad Effort Could Send Him To The Bench

Eighteen months ago, no one—absolutely no one—would have expected Robert Griffin III to be in […]

As NFL Hits Marshawn Lynch with $100K Fine, It’s Not Right to Penalize Athletes For Freedom of Silence

There was a time, especially for sports journalists, that it made sense that pro leagues […]

RG III Deserves Boos, But Not To Lose His Starting Job

Robert Griffin III has not played that much since his rookie season and he has […]

Report: RGIII to Return to Redskins vs. Vikings on Sunday

Robert Griffin III worked out with the first team in practice on Wednesday, sparking notions […]

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