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New York Giants
A Giant Leap: Tyrod Taylor’s Historic Win and Its Significance in NFL History
November 3, 2023
Black quarterbacks in the NFL bring a diverse skill set and unique perspective to the game as they enrich the league with their dynamic playmaking abilities. Increasing their representation and opportunities not only promotes fairness and equality but also showcases the depth of talent within the quarterback position.
Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Sues NFL, Alleging Racist Hiring
February 3, 2022
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.
Ashley Lynn Breaks Down Barriers with the New York Giants
October 7, 2021
In March 2021, The New York Giants hired Ashley Lynn as their director of player engagement. This is the first time in their franchise history that they hired a woman for this position.
MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league
December 17, 2020
Willie Mays will add some hits to his record, Monte Irvin’s big-league batting average should climb over .300 and Satchel Paige may add nearly 150 victories to his total.
Slain player’s dad says shooting ‘shattered a lot of people’
May 2, 2019
The father of a Washburn University football player who was killed in a weekend shooting in which a New York Giants draft pick was wounded said the crime “shattered a lot of people.”
Shooting Kills College Football Player, Injures Giants’ Pick
April 28, 2019
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Police in Kansas are investigating a shooting that killed one current Washburn University football player and injured a former player just hours after he was drafted by the New York Giants. Topeka police say officers found 23-year-old defensive back Dwayne Simmons dead when they investigated gunshots shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday. Washburn coach Craig Schurig says Simmons’ death is heartbreaking. He says the junior from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, maintained a great attitude even while battling through two knee injuries. Cornerback Corey Ballentine is the wounded player who was picked by the Giants in the sixth round
Chargers Re-sign Geremy Davis
March 21, 2019
The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed WR Geremy Davis to a one-year contract, the organization announced on Tuesday.
Good For Business? Nike Gets Political with Kaepernick Ad
September 6, 2018
Nike has touched off a furor by wading into football’s national anthem debate with an ad featuring Colin Kaepernick, the former 49ers quarterback who was the first athlete to kneel during “The Star-Spangled Banner” to protest police brutality against Blacks and hasn’t played a game since 2016.
Melvin Gordon Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
October 14, 2017
Gordon accounted for 163 yards from scrimmage and added two scores to help lead the Chargers to their first victory of 2017.
Former NFL star Plaxico Burress pleads guilty to tax evasion
December 9, 2015
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Former NFL star Plaxico Burress pleaded guilty Monday to New Jersey tax evasion charges after reaching a plea deal that could potentially spare him any jail time. Burress, 38, of Totowa, declined to comment on the plea he entered in state Superior Court, telling reporters to “have a good day” as he left the courtroom. Burress faces up to five years of probation when he’s sentenced on Feb. 5. He also will have to pay roughly $56,000 in restitution and penalties, prosecutors said, and could face a 364-day county jail term if he fails to make