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Houston Texans Kansas City Chiefs NFL opener thegrio.com
September 11, 2020
Fans booed as the Kansas City Chiefs and the Houston Texans participated in a joint moment of silence ahead of…
September 11, 2020
Members of the NFL team created a video demanding action rather than symbolic gestures in the pursuit of racial justice…
September 11, 2020
The soulful singers sang America's national anthem, intertwining "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing," wearing t-shirts honoring victims of police violence.
62nd Grammy Awards Nominations
September 10, 2020
Alicia Keys and the NFL announced that it was establishing a $1 billion fund to help Black businesses and communities.
NFL anthem protest football BLM thegrio.com
September 10, 2020
In a big change, a poll shows that most Americans are now in support of NFL and other sports doing…
Skip Bayless Dak Prescott mental health thegrio.com
September 10, 2020
Skip Bayless drew the ire of social media when he said he doesn't support Dak's public revelation that he struggled…
Divisional Round - Houston Texans v Kansas City Chiefs
September 9, 2020
Georgia native Deshaun Watson says he is ready to speak out about the racism in the NFL and in the…
September 8, 2020
Colin Kaepernick is returning to Madden as early as this week, EA Sports announced this week. He'll be back at…
Detroit Lions Jacob Black NFL protest thegrio.com
August 25, 2020
The Detroit Lions say that some things are bigger than football and cancelled a practice to protest the shooting of…
NFL players test positive for coronavirus thegrio.com
August 24, 2020
Among teams reporting false positives were the Minnesota Vikings, who said they had 12; the New York Jets claimed 10,…
August 24, 2020
The NFL commissioner says he regrets how Kaepernick’s and other players' actions were misinterpreted as being anti-American or anti-military.
August 23, 2020
The Baltimore Ravens have terminated Earl Thomas for his "personal conduct" following an incident between Thomas and fellow safety teammate.
Derrius Guice Washington rape
August 19, 2020
Two former Louisiana State University students come forward with rape allegations against former NFL star Derrius Guice.
Jason Wright NFL football team president thegrio.com
August 17, 2020
Jason Wright is named the president of the Washington Football Team, making him the first Black person to hold the…
August 8, 2020
A U.S. appeals court has reopened a case that alleges the NFL recklessly allowed its teams to distribute prescription opioids…
NFL Brandon Boden opt-out COVID thegrio.com
August 7, 2020
Members of several NFL teams have decided to sit-out of the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NFL players test positive for coronavirus thegrio.com
August 6, 2020
The NFL is partnering with three non-profit, non-partisan organizations to get out the vote as the league leverages its “Inspire…
Miami Dolphins v Cleveland Browns
August 4, 2020
Odell Beckham, Jr. of the Cleveland Browns said he doesn't think the NFL should play this season but that he'll…
L.A. mansion shooting thegrio.com
August 4, 2020
A woman is dead and three people are injured after a shooting at a massive L.A. mansion party disregarding the…
August 1, 2020
Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he will continue to stand for the American flag but respects and supports any form…