Author: spetrella@sportingnews.com (Steve Petrella)

Roger Goodell tried to stop NFL players from appearing on HBO’s ‘Ballers’

Roger Goodell, like much of America, doesn’t like “Ballers” — HBO’s second attempt at “Entourage”, but about the NFL. And he’s willing to do something about it to make sure none of the players he lords over are involved.

Roger Goodell, like much of America, doesn’t like “Ballers” — HBO’s second attempt at “Entourage”, but about the NFL. And he’s willing to do something about it to make sure none of the players he lords over are involved.

Athletes react to Alton Sterling, Philando Castile deaths

Two black men have lost their lives at the hands of police over the last few days. It’s nothing new in our world, but the two incidents happening in succession and viral videos have prompted many athletes to express their outrage.

Two black men have lost their lives at the hands of police over the last few days. It’s nothing new in our world, but the two incidents happening in succession and viral videos have prompted many athletes to express their outrage.

CFL’s Duron Carter makes ridiculous TD catch, knocks over opposing coach, gets tossed

There’s only one way to celebrate a terrific touchdown catch: You head to the opposing sideline and knock over their coach (even if the coach helps with a major flop). That’s what Duron Carter did.

There’s only one way to celebrate a terrific touchdown catch: You head to the opposing sideline and knock over their coach (even if the coach helps with a major flop). That’s what Duron Carter did.

Jameis Winston lost 18 pounds working with Michael Jordan’s old trainer

When you train the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, you can afford to be selective. That’s why Tim Grover almost didn’t take on Jameis Winston as a client when the Bucs’ quarterback came calling.

When you train the likes of Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, you can afford to be selective. That’s why Tim Grover almost didn’t take on Jameis Winston as a client when the Bucs’ quarterback came calling.