This one will be debated forever in NFL history for his unfavorable responses to off the field issues of players actions off the field. But on this day, August 8, 2006, Roger Goodell was voted in as the next NFL commissioner to surpass Paul Taglibue by all 32 team owners. Goodell has been great when … Continue reading Today in Sports History…August 8
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Top 3 Braves plays of first half of season
A little late in posting this article. The second half is underway and the Braves (62-45) are still in first place by 5.5 games over the Washington Nationals (57-49). There are so many top plays so far in this miraculous 54-37 first half of the Atlanta Braves season in which the Braves finished the first … Continue reading Top 3 Braves plays of first half of season
Today in Sports History…July 18
It was way back on July 18, 1897 that Chicago White Stockings (later changed to Chicago Cubs) first baseman Hall of Famer Adrian "Cap" Anson, was the first player in baseball history to record 3,000 hits. Anson was born on April 17, 1852 in Marshalltown, Iowa and died on April 14, 1922 at age 69 … Continue reading Today in Sports History…July 18
Grady Jarrett’s Deal Done
So it came down to the final hours for Atlanta Falcons DT Grady Jarrett to get his big payday. Jarrett’s rookie contract was up and he had already signed his franchise tag that would pay him the 2019 season of $15 million if he didn’t reach a deal by 4pm on yesterday. Well, by 2pm, … Continue reading Grady Jarrett’s Deal Done
Football Just Around the Corner
It’s just about that time of year where baseball is at its mid point of the season and football is just around the corner. The Atlanta Falcons Training Camp is opening up on Monday, July 22 and that practice and seven more after it will be open to the public free of charge. If you … Continue reading Football Just Around the Corner
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