Day: December 22, 2018

LeBron James Tears Into NFL Owners: ‘Old, White Men’ With ‘Slave Mentality’LeBron James Tears Into NFL Owners: ‘Old, White Men’ With ‘Slave Mentality’

The Los Angeles Lakers player said that “in the NFL they got a bunch of old, white men owning teams and they got that slave mentality,� reported multiple media outlets. James contrasted the way in which NBA commissioner Adam Silver allowed basketball stars to politically express themselves on the court to the NFL’s attempt to stop players who take a knee during the national anthem before games in protest of police brutality and systemic racial injustice.

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Ailing James racks up triple-double in Lakers’ winAiling James racks up triple-double in Lakers’ win

LeBron James, sick enough earlier in the day that his ability to take the court Friday night was in doubt, nonetheless finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists as the host Los Angeles Lakers turned back the New Orleans Pelicans 112-104 on Friday night. It was James’ third triple-double

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These under-the-radar RBs can make fantasy titles a realityThese under-the-radar RBs can make fantasy titles a reality

Over the years, the fantasy football community has seen some real interesting characters bring home the championship. Last season, Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole posted back-to-back 100-yard efforts in Weeks 15 and 16 to help his owners win the title. The year before, it was Oakland running back DeAndre

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Friday’s NFL: Former Michigan star Maurice Hurst giving Raiders a liftFriday’s NFL: Former Michigan star Maurice Hurst giving Raiders a lift

Alameda, Calif. — Shortly after being drafted, Raiders defensive tackle Maurice Hurst received a phone call from Jon Gruden. The conversation didn’t last long but turned out to be prophetic in several ways. Gruden informed Hurst of the renovation plan for Oakland’s defense that was being mapped

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Washington now on verge of elimination after blown leadWashington now on verge of elimination after blown lead

Washington cornerback Josh Norman sat in his locker still in his uniform 45 minutes after the Redskins’ latest and costliest loss. Norman and the rest of the Redskins left all they had left on the field. Josh Johnson threw for 153 yards and a touchdown in his second straight start as Washington’

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