Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (2/1-2/7/2018)
February 3, 2018
Notes, quotes and things picked on the run from coast to coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Breaking News
- LACMA Showcases ‘Imagining Black Diasporas: 21st-Century Art and Poetics’ Exhibit
- Sheenway School and Culture Center — Educating Youth to Lead the Future Over 50 Years
- Record-Breaking Hate Crimes Against Black Angelenos on the Rise
- Los Angeles Rams and LAPD Spread Holiday Cheer with Annual Sleigh Ride
- Heather Hutt Sworn-in as Councilwoman for L.A.’s 10th District
- Visit Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for Holiday Photos with Santa
- Homeless and Their Advocates Speak Out in New Film, ‘WE, the Vulnerable of LA’
- The Congressman Wore Sneakers: An Evening With Hakeem Jeffries
- Brotherhood Crusade Honors SEIU President April Verrett at 2024 Pioneer of African American Achievement Award Dinner
- No. 18 UCLA Men’s Basketball Defeats Prairie View A&M 111-75
- Athletes in $2.8 billion college lawsuit tell judge they want to create a players’ association
- Cal, UNLV Inspire La Tijera Students at Day of Play
- Student Athlete of the Week: Koa Seymour
Philadelphia Eagles
Brad Pye’s National Sports Beat (1/25-1/31/18)
January 27, 2018
Notes and things picked on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Eagles Gain the NFC East Title, Lose Wentz in Win Over Rams
December 14, 2017
The two top picks in the 2016 draft battled on Sunday as the Los Angeles Rams lost 35-43 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Eagles Makes StubHub the Bird’s Nest
October 5, 2017
No one roared louder than the Philadelphia Eagles fans in the StubHub Center on Sunday
Chargers Prepare to Face Eagles
September 30, 2017
One can argue the Chargers defense and overall health will make them favorites for the matchup.
Chargers sign Kenjon Barner
March 26, 2017
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed running back Kenjon Barner to a one-year contract.
Michael Vick returns: Former Falcons QB attends Dome finale
January 4, 2017
Michael Vick has returned to the Georgia Dome for the Atlanta Falcons’ final regular-season game in the stadium.
No shortage of qualified coaching candidates for NFL teams
January 6, 2016
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.
Former NFL Player makes TV Series About His Brother
July 2, 2015
Fox Sports video editor and documentarian Byron Jackson had a passion for film recording. He used his filming skills to create a documentary series about his brother, DeSean Jackson: a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins. The docu-series “DeSean Jackson: Home Team” aired on BET on June 30. The series follows the career and family dynamics of DeSean. Byron also did a stint in the NFL and the Canadian Football League, but was more interested in Film and TV production. “My mindset was to go in a direction of, I believe, my true passion was, which was television and film,”