President Donald Trump reacts to Fernando Mendoza’s decision to skip White House visit

Donald Trump Responds to Fernando Mendoza’s Choice to Forego White House Visit After an historic season, coach Curt Cignetti and the Indiana Hoosiers visited the White House following their first national championship. Notably absent was Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, who skipped the event to focus on his NFL development with the Las Vegas Raiders. … Read more

President Trump pardons 5 former NFL players including Jamal Lewis, Nate Newton, Joe Klecko for various crimes

President Trump Grants Pardons to Five Former NFL Players, Including Jamal Lewis, Nate Newton, and Joe Klecko, for Various Offenses President Donald Trump pardoned five former NFL players—Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Joe Klecko, Travis Henry, and the late Billy Cannon—for various criminal convictions including drug trafficking and perjury. White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson … Read more

The Patriots’ Robert Kraft posed as an NFL voice of reason – then fell back in line for Trump | Howard Bryant

Robert Kraft: From NFL Voice of Reason to Aligning with Trump | Howard Bryant During the protests following police killings of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, and Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft stood out as a voice of reason amidst backlash against Black athletes. He encouraged player activism and engaged in … Read more