Art by Peau PorotesanoTo sit or not to sit? That has been the question for professional athletes since Colin Kaepernick sat during the national anthem on Aug. 25. Since then, Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raised his fist (a la Tommie Smith and John Carlos) on 9/11, a quartet of Miami Dolphins knelt behind a Marine color guard, and the Seattle Seahawks announced a … [Read more...] about Kaepernick Sits, the World Reacts
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Brace Yourself for an AFC Shake-up
Image courtesy of Sports Betting Acumen I may have just mentioned in the NFC preview that the NFL is known for parity, but you wouldn't guess that to be the case looking at the AFC's recent history. The conference has been under the tight grip of a few teams — the Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos and especially the New England Patriots — for much of … [Read more...] about Brace Yourself for an AFC Shake-up
Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams The prodigal sons have returned. After a 20-year absence, the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams have returned from the land of Budweiser, and there’s excitement in the SoCal air. Many Angelenos began rooting for other teams after the Rams’ exodus, and some stopped watching football all together. This means that it might be time for a refresher … [Read more...] about Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
Manning Immortalized in Super Bowl Victory
Photos Courtesy of sportslogos.com The two best defenses in the NFL, MVP Cam Newton’s first Super Bowl, Peyton Manning’s last ride — the story lines were aplenty. After a fortnight of media hoopla, “expert analysis” and enough money spent on betting to pay back the national debt to China, Super Bowl 50 was finally ready to begin. The Broncos, anchored by a formidable, … [Read more...] about Manning Immortalized in Super Bowl Victory
Double Trouble: LA Could Have Two NFL Franchises by 2019
Image courtesy of sportslogos.net For the first time since 1994, there will be an NFL team in Los Angeles. Rams Owner Stan Kroenke announced the move Jan. 12. The franchise expects to move in to their new stadium — located at the defunct Hollywood Park Racetrack in Inglewood — during the 2019 NFL season. The Rams, winners of Super Bowl XXXIV, will be playing at the Los … [Read more...] about Double Trouble: LA Could Have Two NFL Franchises by 2019