The Los Angeles Rams recently invited local high school varsity football coaches to their training facilities for a clinic. The coaches heard remarks from Rams head coach Sean McVay and from associate manager of high school football Ghalee Wadood.
Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three teams on February 1, over alleged racist hiring practices for coaches and general managers, saying the league remains “rife with racism” even as it publicly condemns it.
The report, released by the independent Knight Commission, features a call to the NCAA and member schools to improve and enhance the academic performance and career chances of African American athletes who obtain sports-related jobs at much lower rates than Whites.
As we approach the 55th NFL Superbowl next Sunday in Tampa, Florida amidst the continued national spread of COVID-19, I believe that the time has come for the close-knit group of team owners in the National Football League (NFL) to take the necessary steps to open the door to African American business leaders who hope to join that exclusive club of owners.
Nike hosted a virtual panel on Wednesday about the importance of girls playing sports. The panel consisted of decorated athletes: newly crowned WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson, Olympic Medalist and Nike coach, Shalane Flanagan, Team USA long-distance runner Marielle Hall, and Portland Thorns FC forward Sophia Smith.
Preparing a child to qualify for a division I scholarship can be a complicated process. Parents and guardians must figure out what events, programs and teams are best for their child. The Future of D1 is a resource that helps parents and students understand the college recruiting process.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn finalized his coaching staff for the 2018 season. Lynn kept the majority of his staff intact, returning 17 coaches from the 2017 season while welcoming four new coaches for the upcoming year.
Teams looking for a new head coach will find plenty of qualified candidates. Picking the right one is the tough part for the Giants, Eagles, Dolphins, 49ers, Browns and Titans. Chip Kelly, Adam Gase and Mike Shanahan are just a few of the hot names. From proven winners to successful coordinators to Super Bowl champions, here’s a list of some of the top candidates: THE COORDINATORS Adam Gase: Bears offensive coordinator and former Broncos OC. Has helped Jay Cutler and Peyton Manning have success. Dolphins, Browns and Eagles have interest. Sean McDermott: Panthers defensive coordinator since 2011. Former Eagles DC.