Critics fuel quarterback Geno Smith's NFL dream
OPINION - All future NFL players have to go through the draft evaluation process. But West Virginia’s Geno Smith may have gone through the harshest evaluation process of all...
Is there a 'black tax' in the NFL?
NBC Sports - USA Today NFL columnist Jarrett Bell joined Dan Patrick on his radio show, The Dan Patrick Show, bringing to our attention the idea that several black quarterbacks in the NFL are often treated differently by the media...
Doug Williams' historic Super Bowl revisited 25 years later
OPINION - To some degree, Williams’ victory in Super Bowl XXII shattered racial stereotypes about the ability of black athletes to excel in such a position...
Cam Newton taking classes at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is enrolled at Auburn for spring semester...
Cam Newton donates $150K to three Charlotte area schools
theGRIO REPORT - Cam Newton has launched a new initiative to benefit three Charlotte area schools. Through his charitable foundation which bears his name, Newton made a $150,000 donation to the schools in attempt to help boost school spirit and achievement...
Warren Moon says Cam Newton scrutiny based on stereotypes
theGRIO REPORT - Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon believes that the media scrutiny of Carolina's Cam Newton is partly based on stereotypes of black quarterbacks in the NFL...
Cam Newton to launch clothing line
theGRIO REPORT - Cam Newton is ready to break into the fashion world. According to WWD.com, the second-year Carolina Panthers quarterback will launch a signature line of "fashion-forward, versatile, professional apparel options for men" at Belk department stores by fall 2013...
Cam Newton's father says his son needs new attitude
NBC SPORTS - Cam Newton has come under criticism for a variety of things, including his demeanor at post-game press conferences following a loss. Even his father, Cecil, agrees that Cam needs to be a bit less deflated and downtrodden...
Cam Newton needs to take control of sinking season
OPINION - Both figuratively and - through his now-famous touchdown dance - literally, Cam was Superman. But if you like getting praised like Superman when you play well, you better be ready to be made fun of like Clark Kent when you mess up...
theGrio's 100 slideshow: Black stars dominating sports
SLIDESHOW - Check out our slideshow of this eclectic bunch of history-making icons in the world of sports...
