New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders
New Jerseyans Hurt In Railing Collapse File Lawsuit Against Washington Commanders A handful of New Jersey football fans are suing the Washington Commanders over a nearly-fatal incident after a game in January 2021, as reported by various news outlets. After a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts was greeting fans when a railing collapsed, injuring multiple spectators who fell between five and 10 feet onto concrete at FedEx Field. Four of the individuals who were hurt in the incident are suing the Commanders for gross negligence, seeking $300,000 to compensate for their physical and emotional pain, ESPN says. Soon after the incident, Hurts asked …
NJ's Former AG Not Needed In Deshaun Watson Case As Settlement Reached NJ's Former AG Not Needed In Deshaun Watson Case As Settlement Reached
NJ's Former AG Not Needed In Deshaun Watson Case As Settlement Reached Former New Jersey attorney general Peter Harvey was supposed to hear the Deshaun Watson case — but then an agreement was reached by the NFLPA and NFL. And Harvey was no longer needed, as reported by the New York Post. The Cleveland Browns quarterback — who was accused of sexually assaulting dozens of massage therapists — had his punishment appealed by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell under the league's Person Conduct Policy. Watson, 26, was initially hit with a six-game suspension - much to the chagrin of many fans, and his victims — but his camp and the NFL agreed on a rectified 11-game sus…
Assault Charges Dropped Against Football Player Who Decked Combative Airline Employee In Newark Assault Charges Dropped Against Football Player Who Decked Combative Airline Employee In Newark
Assault Charges Dropped Against Football Player Who Decked Combative Airline Employee In Newark A former NFL player who laid out a United Airlines employee after getting sucker-slapped during a now-infamous clash at Newark Airport reportedly is no longer facing charges. Simple assault charges against Brendan Langley were dropped after authorities determined that he'd used reasonable force during a May incident that went viral, his lawyer told TMZ Sports. "We are grateful for the Court’s decision which puts an end to this ordeal that began nearly two months ago when Mr. Langley was assaulted then wrongfully arrested and charged for exercising his rights under the law," attorney Halim …
NFL Legend Tony Siragusa Fell To Similar Fate As His Father: Report NFL Legend Tony Siragusa Fell To Similar Fate As His Father: Report
NFL Legend Tony Siragusa Fell To Similar Fate As His Father: Report Further details reveal that NFL legend, Tony "The Goose" Siragusa, has died in nearly the same manner as his father, whom he tried to save, TMZ reports. Siragusa had reportedly been receiving CPR at a home in Toms River, NJ when the initial emergency call came in around 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 22. He was pronounced dead at the scene and a cause of death was not immediately determined. Decades earlier, when Siragusa was 21, he performed CPR on his dad who suffered a massive heart attack, claiming his life at the age of 48, Siragusa said on an episode of Howard Stern. Siragusa's dad died…
Former Baltimore Ravens Star Tony 'The Goose' Siragusa Dead At 55 Former Baltimore Ravens Star Tony 'The Goose' Siragusa Dead At 55
Former Baltimore Ravens Star Tony 'The Goose' Siragusa Dead At 55 The Baltimore Ravens are mourning yet another devastating loss as their former player, Tony "The Goose" Siragusa died at age 55, reports ESPN. Siragusa, a defensive tackle, had retired from the NFL in 2001 after playing 12 seasons. His first seven seasons were with the Indianapolis Colts and the last five he played with the Baltimore Ravens, the outlet reports. A Kenilworth, NJ native, Siragusa was known for his humor and constant broadcast media appearances. After his NFL career, he became a beloved sideline analyst for Fox Sports for over 10 years.  Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguso…
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement Gronk Announces NFL Retirement
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement Gronk's professional football career will soon be coming to an end.  The 33-year-old New England Patriots tight end, whose real name is Rob Gronkowski, announced his retirement on Instagram Tuesday, June 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) Gronk grew up in Amherst, NY but attended Woodland Hills High School in Churchill Pennsylvania for his senior year.  He played 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of which were with the Patriots, before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020.  Gronk announced an initia…
Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report
Dwayne Haskins Was Drifting Into Traffic With Arms Up Before Florida Highway Death: Report An eyewitness is recounting details in last weekend's death of Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins. Florida resident Chris Stanley told an NBC affiliate station he believes he saw the 24-year-old athlete on Interstate 595 while heading home from the airport. The man walking on the side of the highway was drifting into the right late with his arms slightly raised, Stanley said. Concerned, he called 911. Six minutes later, the crash was reported, NBC says. “That's why it's just very disturbing," Stanley said said. "I just didn't under…
Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story
Dwayne Haskins Had Chilling Final Instagram Story "'It is what it is' will keep you at peace." That's the last story that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and New Jersey native Dwayne Haskins posted to Instagram just hours before he died. Dwayne HaskinsDwayne Haskins Instagram (dh_simba7) The 24-year-old Highland Park native was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 in Florida when he was struck and killed by a dump truck early Saturday, April 9, ESPN reports.  He spent the days before he died doing what he loved with those he loved: Training with his teammates and relaxing in the sun. Haskins grew up in New Jersey but…
Ex-Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues Giants, NFL For Racial Discrimination, Cites Belichick Text Ex-Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues Giants, NFL For Racial Discrimination, Cites Belichick Text
Ex-Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues Giants, NFL For Racial Discrimination, Cites Belichick Text BOMBSHELL: Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL, the New York Giants, his former team and the Denver Broncos for what he contends is a "painful history of racism that continues through the present day." Flores was three days away from a final interview for the Giants' head coaching job when New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick mistakenly sent a text congratulating him, according to a class-action lawsuit he filed in the Southern District of New York in Manhattan on Tuesday, Feb. 1. Belichick apparently thought he was texting Brian Daboll, the man whom th…
NJ Man Busted By FBI For Selling Bogus Tom Brady Super Bowl Rings NJ Man Busted By FBI For Selling Bogus Tom Brady Super Bowl Rings
NJ Man Busted By FBI For Selling Bogus Tom Brady Super Bowl Rings A New Jersey man admitted posing as a former New England Patriots player in order to buy and sell specially made Super Bowl rings that he claimed were given to Tom Brady's family as gifts, federal authorities charged. Scott V. Spina Jr., 24, of Roseland ordered three replica Super Bowl LI rings engraved with the name "Brady," then sold them to an auction house for $100,000, receiving a significant profit, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California said in a release. One ring reportedly sold for more than $337,219 at an auction. Spina took a deal from the government …
Ex-Jet Josh Bellamy Sentenced To Federal Prison For Bogus $1.2M COVID Relief Loan Ex-Jet Josh Bellamy Sentenced To Federal Prison For Bogus $1.2M COVID Relief Loan
Ex-Jet Josh Bellamy Sentenced To Federal Prison For Bogus $1.2M COVID Relief Loan Former NY Jet Josh Bellamy was sentenced to prison time for fraudulently claiming more than $1.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds that he spent on luxury items and a Hard Rock Hotel stay, federal prosecutors said. The 32-year-old Florida resident was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison last Friday, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, court papers show. The former NFL athlete also must pay restitution. Bellamy obtained a Paycheck Protection Program loan of $1.2 million for his company, Drip Entertainment LLC, under bogus documents and false inf…
Disturbing Video Shows Ex-Jet Zac Stacy's Attack On Ex-GF Disturbing Video Shows Ex-Jet Zac Stacy's Attack On Ex-GF
Disturbing Video Shows Ex-Jet Zac Stacy's Attack On Ex-GF Former NFL player Zac Stacy was arrested at a Florida airport for attacking his ex-girlfriend in front of their 5-month-old baby, according to authorities and multiple news outlets. The video posted by bougieeats to Twitter shows Stacy lift Kristin Evans from up a couch in their home and slam her into a TV, and then beat her on the floor in front of their baby boy as she tried to get up. This happened to my best friend Kristin in front of their child. Now that a federal warrant has been issued, she feels safe sharing this. #ZacStacy is on the run from Florida in Nashville, TN. Please ex…