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A football coach at Illinois State University resigned on Thursday after leaving a note on his office door Fox News reported. Kurt Beathard was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator. Coach Beathard confirmed that he did leave a note saying “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” after quitting the team, but he did not reveal […]
Fifteen former female employees told the Washington Post that they suffered sexual harassment and endured a toxic work culture while employed by the Washington Redskins NFL franchise. Fourteen of the women remained anonymous due to non-disclosure agreements signed with the team. Only Emily Applegate, 31, was identified by name. The sexual harassment and verbal abuse alleged by […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports The Washington Redskins apparently need all the help that they can get in order to find a more publicly acceptable nickname for the franchise. Dallas Cowboys Star Threatens To Sue Sports Illustrated After Controversial Article Redskins’ head coach, recently let go by the […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliot threatened to sue Sports Illustrated on Monday after the media outlet supposedly posted a false headline, claiming that “Ezekiel Elliott Forgets to Log Off, Admits to Being High on Twitch: Traina Thoughts.” Washington Mystics Add Alaina […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports After years of debate over whether or not the Washington Redskins name and team logo was appropriate for their use, it appears DC legislation has finally taken decisive action against them. It’s Bobby Bonilla Day! Why Mets Pay Him $1.19 Million Today And […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Colin Kaepernick has had an understandably large ripple affect on not only football fans and citizens across the country, but quite obviously the players themselves who participate in the NFL week in and week out. Could Texans land Jamal Adams? Randall Cobb is […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg Sunday was one of ups and downs for Robert Kraft and the New England Patriots; who signed former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year contract, but also received punishment from the league for illegally filming the Cincinnati Bengals sideline in 2019. Could […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Jamal Adams and the New York Jets have had somewhat of an awkward relationship for an extended period of time now. LeBron James And Maverick Carter Unveil Voting Rights Group Adams came into the league and quickly lifted himself to the upper echelon […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Former Seattle Seahawks, and Browns and Patriots as well, wide receiver Josh Gordon officially applied for reinstatement to the NFL on Wednesday as he submitted his letter to the league. Saints, Pelicans Declare Juneteenth Paid Holiday For Employees Gordon is 29 now and […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Surprising as it may be to hear, and despite the debate of whether or not Colin Kaepernick should be in the NFL being an oddly political one, Donald Trump appears to have suddenly become someone who supports Kaepernick returning to the league. Colin […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Despite it having been months since Colin Kaepernick’s impromptu workout that was supposed to land him some interviews with NFL teams and confirm his interest in playing, it seems as though it’s taken a massive societal movement in the country to urge teams […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans have officially declared Juneteenth a paid holiday for all employees. Roger Goodell Encourages NFL Teams To Sign Colin Kaepernick The teams made the collective announcement Wednesday morning, as a sweeping of recognition for the Juneteenth […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he’s all for teams potentially signing free agent QB Colin Kaepernick. Multiple Cowboys, Texans Players Have Tested Positive For COVID-19 Goodell’s comments of course come in the wake of a mass social justice movement that has given rise […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have officially released their first real photos of Tom Brady in uniform. Dale Earnhardt Jr. May Be Done With NASCAR It was no surprise to us that south Florida could be one of the potential locations Brady might choose […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Multiple Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texas players have recently tested positive for the novel COVID-19 virus, according to numerous sources including NFL Network. MLB Players Reject Latest Offer, Ask League to Set 2020 Season Schedule The players have not been in the official […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg While Ohio State is allowing its players to choose whether or not to return to campus; the school is making sure give itself legal protection. Anyone choosing to come back on a voluntary basis will need to read and sign a two-page document; acknowledging […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is looking for a payday; and to hear him tell it, he won’t return to the Vikings without one. But when push comes to shove, The Athletic’s Arif Hasan said he thinks Cook will report to camp in […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local |See @tommyfradenburg The Carolina Panthers have been as outspoken as any sports franchise about the Black Lives Matter movement since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 25. Iowa strength coach Chris Doyle put on leave after former players voice negative experiences Multiple players […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Jamies Winston is undergoing a change of pace in his NFL career, but the confidence within him regarding his ability remains. NFL Announces Proposed Safety Protocols For Players’ Return To Team Facilities Winston recently signed a 1 year $1.1 million dollar deal with […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg If the Minnesota Vikings returned to team activities tomorrow, star running back Dalvin Cook wouldn’t be present. NFL Announces Proposed Safety Protocols For Players’ Return To Team Facilities At least not according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who said he will “no longer participate in […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports The NFL recently released their proposed safety protocols in regards to returning to action in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. NBA Approves 22-Team Format To Finish Season These restrictions and precautions being taken are in response to the various other leagues enacting their […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg Iowa University football strength coach Chris Doyle is currently feeling the power of social media. Bills Rookie QB Jake Fromm Apologizes For ‘Elite White People’ Text Head coach Kirk Ferentz announced the long-time staff member would remain on administrative leave until the conclusion of […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Buffalo Bills 5th round pick and rookie QB Jake Fromm has apologized for using the phrase “elite white people” in a text message screenshot. Cowboys QB Dak Prescott Pledges $1 Million To Improve Police Training The screenshots came out Thursday from what’s believed […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Dallas Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott is pledging $1 million dollars to facilitate and “improve our police training and address systematic racism through education and advocacy,” he said Wednesday morning. Clemson’s Justyn Ross Ruled Out For Season With Upcoming Surgery The announcement came […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg The picture of how the 2020 NFL season will happen is beginning to come into focus. Commissioner Roger Goodell sent a league-wide memo on Tuesday; requiring all 32 teams to hold their training camps at their own practice facilities. Clemson’s Justyn Ross Ruled Out […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Clemson’s star wide receiver Justyn Ross will be expected to miss the entire 2020 season after expecting to undergo surgery on an apparent “congenital fusion” on his spine. Hundreds Of Minor League Players Cut Amid Pandemic Justyn Ross came onto the season strongly […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Former Auburn football coach Pat Dye, who was leading the program during the 1980s, has died as of today. He was 80 years old. Deion Sanders Pushes For An Antonio Brown Comeback Pat was actually hospitalized last month due to some apparent ongoing […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports Deion Sanders is pushing to help get Former Steelers (and Raiders, and…Patriots for a game?) wide receiver Antonio Brown back into the league. MLBPA Expected To Counter League’s Economic Proposal “My son came to town to WORK!” Sanders said on social media. “On […]
By Austin Payne Staff Writer for Telegraph Local |Owner of Macro Sports The Baltimore Ravens’ Eric DeCosta has been voted as the Sporting News’ NFL executive of the year in a poll conducted amongst his peers in December. NHL Adopts 24-Team Playoff If Season Returns The Ravens just keep adding quality pieces it seems, and […]
By Tommy Fradenburg Contributing Writer for Telegraph Local | See @tommyfradenburg J.J. Watt is a 31-year-old veteran with two years and more than $30 million in non-guaranteed salary remaining on his current contract. He’s a fan favorite in Houston thanks both to his efforts on and off the field, but he’s also injury prone and […]