Author: Cliff Barnes
Redskins can look to Broncos on how to build an elite defense
ASHBURN — The Denver Broncos lost the 2014 Super Bowl and general manager John Elway looked at the construct of his roster. He determined that the…
Papa John’s founder out as CEO weeks after NFL comments
Papa John’s founder John Schnatter will step down as CEO next month, about two months after he publicly criticized the NFL leadership over national anthem protests…
NFL says it is not pressuring Panthers owner to sell team
The NFL made it clear Thursday it isn’t forcing Panthers owner Jerry Richardson to sell the team while he is under investigation for sexual and racial…
Zach Brown shows football’s headhunter mentality
ANALYSIS/OPINION In all the accusations made in concussion lawsuits by former NFL players that the league hid information about long-term damage from such blows, the owners…
NCAA grants UNC player extra year after criminal case ends
The NCAA has granted additional eligibility for a North Carolina player who missed most of the 2016 season amid charges of sexual battery and assault on…
Duke gets in holiday spirit, travels to Motor City for matchup with Northern Illinois
The Duke football team won’t be home for Christmas, but it doesn’t mean the Blue Devils aren’t spreading holiday cheer as they head toward Detroit and…
Area players named to AP All-State Football Team
Class 4-A champion Charlotte Harding headlines the 2017 Associated Press all-state prep football team for North Carolina. …read more Source:: High School OT
How the Ball brothers ended up in Lithuania
PRIENAI, Lithuania — It was only fitting, perhaps, that an intercontinental escapade exhibiting the awesome power of the present day sports-celebrity-industrial complex began with a late-night…
