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Dare Ogunbowale Saves the Day for Houston Texans with Sister Arike Cheering Him On
Dare Ogunbowale, a former Wisconsin running back, clinched a thrilling victory for the Houston Texans with a game-winning touchdown in their 24-20 defeat of the Jacksonville Jaguars. View this post on Instagr
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Yahya Attia's Inspiring Path to the NFL
Against all odds, Yahya Attia has defied expectations to become a rising star in American Football.
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Rome Odunze and Olumuyiwa Fashanu Make NFL History at the Draft
Title: Celebrating African Talent: Rome Odunze and Olumuyiwa Fashanu Make NFL History
In a historic moment for African talent in American football, the NFL Draft saw two exception
INTERVIEW WITH OSI UMENYIORA ON EVERYTHING ABOUT THE FIRST NFL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN AFRICA.
The Uprise Flag Football League (UFFL), in collaboration with the NFL, has emerged as a transformative platform for young boys aged between 15 and 20, propelling their American Foo
Geno Smith’s strong Jaxon Smith-Njigba take will excite Seahawks fans ahead of 2023 season
The Seattle Seahawks kicked off their OTAs (Organized Team Activities) schedule last week, and all eyes were on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the team's first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draf
PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF AMERICAN FOOTBALL SPEAKS ON THE EFFECT OF FULL RECOGNITION BY THE IOC TO THE SPORT IN AFRICA.
On the 29th of March, 2023, it was announced that the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) has been proposed by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olym
INSIDE PPI: AN ORGANIZATION THAT HAS FACILITATED OVER $250,000 IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AFRICAN ATHLETES.
In February, 2023, Sports Illustrated released a list of top 20 most influential black sports personalities in College Football and number 5 on that list was a name called Brandon
Tom Brady retires "for good"
Tom Brady has announced that he is retiring for good via a recording he shared on social media this morning. The seven-time NFL champion attempted to retire last we
Mississippi Head Football coach Mike Leach died of a heart condition at 61
Mike Leach, the Mississippi head football coach dies on Monday night due to heart complication at age 61.
The two-time national coach of the year was in his third year at Mississi
OVER 100 ATHLETES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INAUGURAL LAGOS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE
The Lagos Flag Football League (LFFL) is a league created to amplify the game of American Football (non-contact) in Lagos and eventually, in other parts of Nigeria. In an interview
NFL AFRICA ROOKIE CLASS OF 2022
The NFL Draft 2022 took place in Las Vegas from 28th April to 30th April, 2022. This was a successful draft for players with links to Africa, as 15 of them were drafted.
The playe
ATHLETE IN SENEGAL GETS AMERICAN FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP OFFER FROM UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
Mamadou Cissokho through his Twitter account on the 9th of March, 2022, announced that he has received a Football scholarship from the University of Oregon, to join the school foot
Jefff Okudah and the path to redemption
Jeff Okudah will be desperate to turn the page on what has been a rough start to his professional career. A standout corner at Ohio State, Okudah excelled so much that he b
AMERICAN-NIGERIAN ATHLETE BECOMES FIRST FIVE STAR FOOTBALL RECRUIT FROM MASSACHUSETTS
On the 3rd of February, 2022, history was made in the State of Massachusetts, as the State produced its first ever Five Star Football recruit.
The name Samson Okunlola, is one tha
NFL Legend John Madden dies at 85
Longtime NFL coach and broadcaster, John Madden, passes away at 85 years old, bringing the NFL community into mourning.
The name John Madden has been a staple name not only in th
Legendary Coach, John Madden dead at 85
It might have felt like this moment was coming for some time as a series of documentaries and specials were rolled out supporting John Madden in the past month or so. It's safe to
Jennifer King makes NFL history — first female African American coach
On Tuesday (Dec. 22), history was made in the NFL as Jennifer King finally climbed the ranks of full time head running coach.
A game changer within the community as being the 1st
Deron Williams wins boxing match against Frank Gore
Deron Williams has just come out of retirement, but not to play ball on the court instead give it all out in the boxing ring.
Deron Williams and Frank Gore will face off in Flori
Check out NFL Players with Covid-19: Full list team by team
Concern is at an all-time high in the NFL as a historic 117 players are on the COVID-19 list.
Outbreaks on teams such as the Cleveland Browns (14 players), Los Angeles Rams (13 pl
Ex-UFC Otis Anderson Jr. dead at 23 years old after domestic incident
Sudden news broke out as former UFC football star Otis Anderson Jr pronounced dead after being shot in Florida on a Monday night altercation.
News4JAX announced that the young 23
Former New Orleans Saints defensive end, Glenn Foster Jr., dies in police custody at the age of 31
On December 6, 2021, Glenn Foster Jr. was found dead in the police department in Pickens County, Alabama. On Saturday, he was charged with reckless endangerment and resisting arres
EX-NFL Star Demaryius Thomas DEAD at the age of 33. A 5X Pro Bowler
Former NFL Superstar and College Football standout Demaryius Thomas found dead at the age of 33. Demaryius was a Super Bowl Champion and a 5 time pro bowl wide receiver mostly fo
NFL Player Trysten Hill suspended 2 games for physically punching opposing player
Tysen Hills, a defensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders, was recently suspended for two games for intentionally punching Johns Simpson, an opposing player from the Las Vegas Raid
The Kansas City Chiefs receiver, Tyreek Hill, challenge Usain Bolt in a 100-meter dash battle
The winner of the Super Bowl LIV, Tyreek Hill, comes up to the challenge addressed to him by Usain Bolt. The war between the track & field legend and the Kansas City Chiefs rec
Chad Johnson tips single mother with $1000
Festive times are coming, and it's a marvellous time to be giving. Chad Johnson has joined the party, with an amazing gesture. He went to a restaurant in Tampa and paid a $102 bil
Mel Tucker bags the big ones, $95 million - 10 year to remain with Spartans
This news instantly made headlines as the contract was further disclosed to include a “non-performance related pay amounting to $9.5 million a year, a $5z9 million base, $3.2 milli
CAM NEWTON IS BACK
The Carolina Panther were in need of a quarterback, they've brought their former MVP back!
The Panthers have signed Cam to one-year contract!
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Former NBA star Deron Williams to fight against Frank Gore
Ex-NBA All-Star Deron Williams will step in the ring and fight former NFL running back Frank Gore on December 18th on the Tommy Fury-Jake Paul undercard in Tampa, Florida. This wil
Henry Ruggs III, wide receiver for Las Vegas Raiders, was involved in fatal car accident - To Be Charged with DUI Resulting In Death
TMZ Sports reported on Tuesday that Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III was involved in a serious car accident in Vegas. Police have now announced that Ruggs will be ch
Former QB Turned Activist, Colin Kaepernick, Compares NFL To Slavery, LITERALLY.
Former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick is now a full-time activist, who just added filmmaker to his bio. In a new documentary style film, Kaepernick explores his experience in th
Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Calvin Ridley steps away from Football in his Prime
With the exit of Julio Jones to the Tennessee Titans, this was supposed to be the year that former first round pick Calvin Ridley took over at the #1 reciever for the Atlanta Falc
Tyrann Mathieu calls Chiefs fans "One of the most toxic fan base"
Tyrann Mathieu and linebacker Anthony Hitchens feuded with fans on social media over the team's recent struggles.
A Chief fan account asked fans to rank the worst moves by the Chi
College football player Aaron Lowe killed in shooting less than a year after teammate Ty Jordan
Aaron Lowe died in a shooting at house party early Sunday, less than a year after teammate Ty Jordan was killed in an accidental shooting.
Salt Lake City police said the 21-year-o
Everson Griffen injured for swerving to miss a deer resulting in a car accident
Everson Griffen will miss Sunday's Vikings game against the Cardinals after he was involved in a car accident.
https://twitter.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/1438905405892091909?s=20
NFL Nigerian Phenom Jeff Okudah is out for the season due to torn achilles
Jeff Okudah, the phenom of Nigerian descent, has torn his achilles in the first official game of the season. He was the third overall pick in last year's NFL.
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Black Panther 2's Photos Reveal Epic Car Chase Scene
A series of new Black Panther photos tease a pretty extensive car chase sequence involving two Black Panther: Wakanda Forever lead characters.
https://twitter.com/LiamTCrowley/sta
Cam Newton got cut by the Patriots
The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton and rookie Mac Jones will be the starting quarterback.
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1432707582607728642?s=20
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High School football team lied about age to ESPN to play on National TV, their coach has an active arrest warrant
Bishop Sycamore played top prep school IMG Academy, ESPN's announcers thought they'd be calling a game between two elite high school football teams.It didn't take long for it to be
NFL Player Isaiah McKenzie fined $14,600 for not wearing mask
Last week, NFL released a policy that would fine unvaccinated players $14,600 if they violated COVID protocols.
Isaiah McKenzie is the first victim of this policy. It shared on Tw
A woman slapped a man during Steelers vs Lions game and it ended as a fight
A fight occurred in the stands at Heinz Field on Saturday night during the Steelers’ preseason game against the Lions.
https://twitter.com/FirstNfl/status/1429433080587165705?s=20
Five fights broke out between Titans and Buccaneers : Antonio Brown landed clean punch on Chris Jackson's face
The Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers had their second joint practice on Thursday, but it will most likely be remembered for the five fights it generated.One of the fights
47-year-old Terrell Owens may attempt a NFL comeback
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens said he's still interested in making an NFL comeback at age 47.
Owens, who last played for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2010, told TMZ Sports
Watch: A massive brawl broke out among fans at Rams-Chargers game
Fans were allowed to attend a game at SoFi Stadium for the first time on Saturday night as the Rams took on the Chargers in Week 1 of the preseason, and things got a little bit too
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