NFL teams huddling up to devise plans for social change

Teams around the NFL are having conversations about racial injustice and social issues and franchises have begun devising plans to effect change among each other and in the community.

NY Jets, other NFL teams cancel practice in protest over Jacob Blake shooting

The New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Football Team and Green Bay Packers all canceled practices in an apparent response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin.

NFL players concerned, 'sick and tired' of racial injustice

Players throughout the NFL spoke out about racial injustice and the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. Jets safety Bradley McDougald says people are sick and tired of being sick and tired of the issues the Black community continues to deal with.

NFL player arrested on battery charge after leaving training camp to search for missing father in Florida

A cornerback for the Cincinnati Bengals left training camp Tuesday to help search for his father who went missing during a berry-picking trip in Okeechobee County. Hours later he was arrested on a battery charge in Collier County.

Cincinnati Bengals player leaves camp to search for missing father in Florida

A player for the Cincinnati Bengals left training camp to help search for his father who went missing during a berry-picking trip in Okeechobee County, Florida, reports say.

Report: Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson nearly jumped from balcony after getting spotted at college party

Tennessee Titans rookie Isaiah Wilson was spotted at a party near Tennessee State University while in the midst of training camp and nearly jumped off a second-story balcony to evade police earlier this month, according to a new report.

'Risky'?  Miami Dolphins to allow fans at home opener

The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against Buffalo on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset Bills coach Sean McDermott.

NFL positive COVID-19 tests from NJ lab could be false

The NFL revealed Sunday that several positive COVID-19 tests were found a day earlier by one of its testing partners, and the Chicago Bears said they had nine false positives.

Bills choose 'Bills Stadium' after losing naming rights sponsor

The Buffalo Bills are settling for simplicity in calling their home field "Bills Stadium" after they were unable to find a new naming rights partner before the start of the season. 

Seahawks announce first 3 home games to be played without fans

The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday that the team would play at least its first three home games of the 2020 season without fans at CenturyLink Field.

When it comes to social justice, is the NFL ‘woke’ enough?

Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.

How NFL champ Carl Banks brings winning spirit to sportswear | Black Entrepreneurs

Banks was a Giants linebacker in the glory days. But on his days off, he'd go to Manhattan's Garment District for his own leather jacket business. That built a foundation for future success.

Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez out for season after developing heart inflammation from COVID-19

Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.