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By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer There could be traffic jams on sidewalks and streets in Metro Jackson on Christmas morning thanks to the state’s retired NFL players. For the third year, the MS Retired Players Association in partnership with the group Reading on Wheels handed out 500 free children’s bicycles during their annual Celebrity […]
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sarah Thomas was never hit by the pressure of being the first woman to be a full-time NFL game official until after her first season on the job. It wasn’t until this past offseason that Thomas, a Pascagoula native, pondered what really happened after accomplishing her goal, which was to work […]
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado (AP) — His voice cracking with emotion, Peyton Manning said good bye to the game he loved at a news conference packed with friends, family and laughter. He threw in some Scripture, some fond memories and even a dig at Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller, whom he thanked for taking a break […]
By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer Before Willie L. Richardson Jr. left his imprint on Jackson State University, before he made his mark in the National Football League, the young wide receiver from Coleman High School in Greenville made an impression on other high schools boys in a game against Lanier High School in 1959. […]
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sentencing has been reset again in Las Vegas for former NFL star Darren Sharper in a felony attempted sex assault case that’s part of a four-state plea agreement. Defense attorney Richard Schonfeld and a court clerk said Friday the new date is March 24 in Clark County District Court. Sharper is […]
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson and trustees for his estranged daughter and grandchildren have agreed to mediation in Benson’s lawsuit, which aims to take back stock in the teams and oust the family members as non-voting owners of the NFL and NBA teams. The suit is scheduled for […]
RICHMOND, Virginia (AP) — Whatever Junior Galette has been accused of away from football, and whatever punishment might come from an NFL review, Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden wanted to sign the outside linebacker to help the team’s pass rush. Less than a week after being released by the New Orleans Saints because of off-field problems, Galette agreed Friday […]
(AP) As the New Orleans Saints took the field for the first practices of training camp, Drew Brees and some other elder statesmen on the roster talked about respect, trust, and accountability. It became apparent this offseason that the Saints believe last season’s disappointing 7-9 record had less to do with talent than the culture […]