Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73NEW ORLEANS—Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73 years old.The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate first … [Read more...] about Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73
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Toronto Argonauts: 8 things to know about Travis Feeney
We get to know more about linebacker and 2016 NFL draft pick Travis Feeney, who will be aiming to make an impact with the Toronto Argonauts. It’s an understatement to call this an uncertain time for the Toronto Argonauts, with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with commissioner Randy Ambroise still aiming for a […] Toronto Argonauts: 8 things to know about … [Read more...] about Toronto Argonauts: 8 things to know about Travis Feeney
CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during coronavirus pandemic
CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during coronavirus pandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced Brian Ramsay and the CFL Players’ Association to adopt the role of educators.As the threat of a shortened ‘20 CFL season increases daily because of the outbreak, the union gathers information daily on possible on government subsidies that could be available for … [Read more...] about CFLPA playing role of educator with membership during coronavirus pandemic
Argos’ Glen Young has found his calling card serving as coach
There was a time when coaching was the furthest thing from Glen Young’s mind. Read More … [Read more...] about Argos’ Glen Young has found his calling card serving as coach
Argos coach Mark Nelson has forged quite the career in football
Mark Nelson has as many stories to tell as coaching jobs he’s held during his distinguished run in football. Read More … [Read more...] about Argos coach Mark Nelson has forged quite the career in football
Patriots use team plane to fly N95 masks from China to Massachusetts
Patriots use team plane to fly N95 masks from China to MassachusettsBOSTON—Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker found himself in need of an assist to help the state fight the coronavirus pandemic.He called on the New England Patriots.The team’s private plane was on schedule to return to Boston from China on Thursday evening carrying more than one million masks critical to … [Read more...] about Patriots use team plane to fly N95 masks from China to Massachusetts
Browns’ Denzel Ward to pay bills for 21 people out of work due to COVID-19 crisis
Browns’ Denzel Ward to pay bills for 21 people out of work due to COVID-19 crisisAKRON, OHIO—Denzel Ward has used his platform to make a difference outside the realm of football since the Browns drafted him fourth overall in 2018, and the graduate of Macedonia, Ohio’s Nordonia High School will continue to do so during the COVID-19 pandemic.Ward will pay a big expense for 21 … [Read more...] about Browns’ Denzel Ward to pay bills for 21 people out of work due to COVID-19 crisis
Coach Mac took an unlikely career path to the Argos
Like any football prospect from Tennessee, Stephen McAdoo had visions of following in the footsteps of Reggie White and Ed (Too Tall) Jones, two of the most feared and dominant defensive linemen to ever strap on a pair of shoulder pads. Read More … [Read more...] about Coach Mac took an unlikely career path to the Argos
Argos OC Jarious Jackson draws on some big name influences
Tupelo, Miss., is the birthplace of Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll. Read More … [Read more...] about Argos OC Jarious Jackson draws on some big name influences