After seeing “disturbing” George Floyd video, Raiders owner looks for “solutions”

Raiders owner Mark Davis issued a statement yesterday which said he was surprised the violence hasn’t been worse, regarding the protests that have erupted after the death of George Floyd. And he wants to do more to try to help. “To Watch A Man Be Murdered By A Uniformed Police Officer Kneeling On The Man’s [more]

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European soccer prepares for age of austerity

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Hamilton and Jordan speak out after George Floyd's death

Not for the first time in recent days, members of the sports world -- notably NBA great Michael Jordan and Formula One star Lewis Hamilton -- are paying respects to George Floyd's memory.

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Dante Scarnecchia says he’s retired for good this time

Longtime Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia retired this offseason, and this time he means it. The 72-year-old Scarnecchia also retired after the 2013 season, but after two years, he was persuaded to come back. But he told Mike Reiss of ESPN that he’s satisfied in retirement and is glad not to be involved in [more]

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Justin Simmons led protesters in Florida: “Something needs to change”

Broncos safety Justin Simmons put action behind his words Sunday, leading a protest in Florida. Simmons spoke to hundreds before the peaceful march in his hometown of Stuart, Florida. “I understand the pain and the grief, but this has not just been an act of George Floyd,” Simmons told them, via Nicki Jhabvala of TheAthletic.com. [more]

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Rams: “Reform, opportunity and hope” needed for “meaningful change”

The Rams issued a statement Sunday in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, which has created unrest around the country. It came a day after their quarterback, Jared Goff, issued his own. The Rams called for meaningful change. “Sadly, once again our city and our nation are hurting from continued acts [more]

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Auden Tate, other NFL players help clean up Tampa after protests

NFL players aren’t just speaking out. They’re also helping out. Three NFL players who live in Tampa in the offseason but do not play for the Buccaneers helped cleanup efforts in the city Sunday, a day after looters damaged businesses in a strip mall. Grace Remington of WTSP posted video of Bengals receiver Auden Tate, [more]

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