Rams Focus on Defense in 2024 NFL Draft
May 1, 2024
In the wake of legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald retiring, the Los Angeles Rams focused on the defensive line in the early rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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NFL Draft
2024 NFL Draft Shows Ongoing Progress for Black Quarterbacks
May 1, 2024
USC standout Caleb Williams and LSU player Jayden Daniels being the top two picks of the 2024 NFL Draft marks the second consecutive year that a pair of Black quarterbacks were deemed the top draft prospects.
Nicole Lynn Makes History As A Sports Agent
April 27, 2023
Last week, news broke that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed a record-breaking contract extension of $255 million for five seasons.
Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Host Social Justice Roundtable
May 16, 2022
More than 300,000 football fans traveled to Las Vegas for the 2022 NFL Draft. To kick off the three-day, star-studded event, the Las Vegas Raiders, and the NFL brought together local activists and thought leaders representing academia, business, and civil rights communities for the League’s highly acclaimed Social Justice Roundtable discussion.
Falcons GM Fontenot Finding It Tough to Predict NFL Draft
April 26, 2022
It seemed so much easier for Atlanta Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot to plan for the NFL draft only one year ago.
Palmer, Samuel Jr Shine in Loss; 49ers Edge Out Chargers 15-10
August 24, 2021
The Los Angeles Chargers looked to see its promising young talent shine with most of its starters continuing to rest in week 2 of preseason football. The rookies did not disappoint.
Rams and Chargers Reinvent Themselves in NFL Draft
April 30, 2020
Last week, the NFL broadcasted their 2020 virtual Draft. Commissioner Roger Goodell announced draft picks from his basement with videos of cheering fans being streamed on a monitor behind him. First-round draft picks, coaches, and general managers had cameras set up in their homes for viewers to watch them celebrate as picks were announced.
NFL great Michael Vick Featured in ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary
April 2, 2020
In a time of self-quarantine and social distancing, there is no better time to relive the great moments of sports through the countless documentaries available to be watched and streamed.
Black Fact of the Day: Feb. 23, 2020- Brought to you by Black365
February 23, 2020
Ed “Too Tall” Jones, the first HBCU player selected #1 in the NFL Draft was born in Jackson, Tennessee, 1951.
L.A. Chargers Choose Defense in the 2019 NFL Draft
May 2, 2019
To add on to their competitive momentum from last season, the Los Angeles Chargers acquired five defensive players and two players on offense in the 2019 NFL Draft. Their draft class includes three linemen, two linebackers, one quarterback and one safety.
RAMS Select Home Grown David Long in 3rd Round
April 26, 2019
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams traded back three times and moved up once in the first two days of the NFL draft. The NFC champions came out of all their machinations with a promising safety, a hometown cornerback and a ball-carrier who could give some rest to Todd Gurley. The Rams traded their first-round pick Thursday and moved back two more times Friday before they finally selected Washington safety Taylor Rapp with the 61st overall pick late in the second round. The Rams added Michigan cornerback David Long, a product of LA’s Loyola High School, later in
Historical Black Super Bowl Winners
February 7, 2019
Although many Black athletes earn an opportunity to play in the NFL, there are certain barriers only a few have been able to break.
Southland Athletes in the 2018 NFL Draft
April 26, 2018
Athletes born or bred in Southern California made brilliant strides in the NFL during the 2017-18 season.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (4/19-4/25/18)
April 19, 2018
Notes, quotes and things; picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (5/4-5/10/2017)
May 4, 2017
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.