Exclusive: Football royalty including Bill Belichick, Tony Dungy, Mike Tomlin, Urban Meyer, Roger Goodell, Sean McVay, and Tony Romo are among talking heads in new gridiron documentary The Object Of The Game.
Recently wrapped, the film is inspired by the book of the same name written by legendary high school football coach Chuck “Chico” Kyle (pictured below) in which he imparts wisdom about why the game is played. You can see a first teaser above.
The doc sees Shakespeare and Chaucer teacher Kyle wrapping up his 50th and final year at inner city Cleveland, Ohio’s Saint Ignatius High School. A humble teacher first, Kyle would sooner regale you with Macbeth and Othello quotes from memory than mention he engineered the greatest high school football dynasty the country has ever seen—winning an impressive 11 big school state championships and four national titles over a dominant 20 year span—and in the process,...
Recently wrapped, the film is inspired by the book of the same name written by legendary high school football coach Chuck “Chico” Kyle (pictured below) in which he imparts wisdom about why the game is played. You can see a first teaser above.
The doc sees Shakespeare and Chaucer teacher Kyle wrapping up his 50th and final year at inner city Cleveland, Ohio’s Saint Ignatius High School. A humble teacher first, Kyle would sooner regale you with Macbeth and Othello quotes from memory than mention he engineered the greatest high school football dynasty the country has ever seen—winning an impressive 11 big school state championships and four national titles over a dominant 20 year span—and in the process,...
- 1/17/2025
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Mike Tomlin has earned the title of the NFL’s longest tenured head coach in the league, taking the reigns of the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2007.
Given that he’s been in the spotlight for so long, fans are eager to learn about the 52-year-old coach’s family life.
Head inside for more information…
Mike has been married to his wife Kiya Tomlin since 1996. She’s a fashion designer from Morristown, N.J.
Like her husband, Kiya has a background in sports, as she was a gymnast at William & Mary college from 1993 to 1996, during which she met Mike while he played on the school’s football team.
Kiya‘s professional Instagram account brands her apparel as “thoughtfully designed clothes made to fit people, not measurements.”
On her personal Instagram account, Kiya has posted photos with Mike and their kids.
The couple share three children: Michael Dean “Dino”, born in 2000, Mason, in...
Given that he’s been in the spotlight for so long, fans are eager to learn about the 52-year-old coach’s family life.
Head inside for more information…
Mike has been married to his wife Kiya Tomlin since 1996. She’s a fashion designer from Morristown, N.J.
Like her husband, Kiya has a background in sports, as she was a gymnast at William & Mary college from 1993 to 1996, during which she met Mike while he played on the school’s football team.
Kiya‘s professional Instagram account brands her apparel as “thoughtfully designed clothes made to fit people, not measurements.”
On her personal Instagram account, Kiya has posted photos with Mike and their kids.
The couple share three children: Michael Dean “Dino”, born in 2000, Mason, in...
- 1/11/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Michael Strahan seems to always be having fun when he is on NFL on Fox during the football season. He works alongside other NFL legends like Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, and Jimmy Johnson, and he is always ready to give them a hard time at the drop of a hat. However, on a recent episode, he got a little personal with Terry.
Here is what happened and why Michael called Terry a liar on national television.
Michael Strahan Calls Terry Bradshaw A Liar
During last Saturday’s NFL on Fox episode, the analysts were talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens football game. Bradshaw, a former NFL star quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was explaining how impressive Russell Wilson has been this season considering his tough last two years.
Terry Bradshaw on NFL Fox – YouTube
Bradshaw said it had to feel good for Wilson to have a 6-2 record...
Here is what happened and why Michael called Terry a liar on national television.
Michael Strahan Calls Terry Bradshaw A Liar
During last Saturday’s NFL on Fox episode, the analysts were talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens football game. Bradshaw, a former NFL star quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was explaining how impressive Russell Wilson has been this season considering his tough last two years.
Terry Bradshaw on NFL Fox – YouTube
Bradshaw said it had to feel good for Wilson to have a 6-2 record...
- 12/25/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in December. The Max December 2024 lineup includes HBO Originals Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North, Nature of the Crime, and Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.
Also coming are Max Originals Creature Commandos, Fast Friends, Rose Matafeo: On and On and On, and Bookie Season 2, as well as the Warner Bros. Pictures releases Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Juror #2. The latter will launch with a collection of courtroom dramas, comedies, and documentaries, along with Clint Eastwood classics.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Featured Programming
Hard Knocks: In Season With The AFC North (HBO Original Sports Documentary Series)
Debuts December 3. New episodes will premiere weekly on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January.
For the first time ever, television’s most acclaimed sports...
Also coming are Max Originals Creature Commandos, Fast Friends, Rose Matafeo: On and On and On, and Bookie Season 2, as well as the Warner Bros. Pictures releases Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Juror #2. The latter will launch with a collection of courtroom dramas, comedies, and documentaries, along with Clint Eastwood classics.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Featured Programming
Hard Knocks: In Season With The AFC North (HBO Original Sports Documentary Series)
Debuts December 3. New episodes will premiere weekly on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January.
For the first time ever, television’s most acclaimed sports...
- 11/21/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Apple TV+ has unveiled the first look at its new eight-episode crime drama “Dope Thief” based on Dennis Tafoya’s book of the same name. Created by Peter Craig and executive produced by Ridley Scott, who also directs the pilot, the first two episodes premiere globally on Apple TV+ March 14, 2025, followed by new episodes every Friday until April 25.
According to the official logline, the series “follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard.”
Cast members include Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison and Ving Rhames.
Hailing from Apple Studios, “Dope Thief” is a Scott Free production. David W. Zucker, Richard Heus, Henry, Jordan Sheehan, Clayton Krueger and...
According to the official logline, the series “follows long-time Philly friends and delinquents who pose as DEA agents to rob an unknown house in the countryside, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they unwittingly reveal and unravel the biggest hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern seaboard.”
Cast members include Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Kate Mulgrew, Nesta Cooper, Amir Arison and Ving Rhames.
Hailing from Apple Studios, “Dope Thief” is a Scott Free production. David W. Zucker, Richard Heus, Henry, Jordan Sheehan, Clayton Krueger and...
- 11/20/2024
- by Matt Minton and Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Mike Tomlin is the NFL’s longest tenured head coach, having been the leader of the Pittsburgh Steelers since he was hired back in 2007.
Given that he’s been in the spotlight for so long, fans are eager to learn about the 52-year-old Super-Bowl-winning coach’s family life!
Keep reading to find out details…
Mike has been married to his wife Kiya Tomlin since 1996. She’s a fashion designer from Morristown, N.J.
Like her husband, Kiya has a background in sports, as she was a gymnast at William & Mary from 1993 to 1996, during which she met Mike while he played on the school’s football team.
Kiya‘s professional Instagram account brands her apparel as “thoughtfully designed clothes made to fit people, not measurements.”
On her personal Instagram account, Kiya has posted photos with Mike and their kids.
The couple share three children: Michael Dean “Dino”, born in 2000, Mason, in...
Given that he’s been in the spotlight for so long, fans are eager to learn about the 52-year-old Super-Bowl-winning coach’s family life!
Keep reading to find out details…
Mike has been married to his wife Kiya Tomlin since 1996. She’s a fashion designer from Morristown, N.J.
Like her husband, Kiya has a background in sports, as she was a gymnast at William & Mary from 1993 to 1996, during which she met Mike while he played on the school’s football team.
Kiya‘s professional Instagram account brands her apparel as “thoughtfully designed clothes made to fit people, not measurements.”
On her personal Instagram account, Kiya has posted photos with Mike and their kids.
The couple share three children: Michael Dean “Dino”, born in 2000, Mason, in...
- 10/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Russell Wilson has been named the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2024 season.
It was a heated Qb competition this summer, with the 35-year-old athlete signing a one year deal with the team earlier this year. The Steelers then brought in young quarterback Justin Fields as some competition, and it was largely a mystery about who would win the starting job. Justin will act as the backup to Russell.
Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed today that Russell would be the starter for the opening game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday (September 8).
Russell last played for the Denver Broncos, but was benched by the end of last season. Justin was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears before heading to the Steelers.
The NFL season kicks off on Thursday (September 5).
It was a heated Qb competition this summer, with the 35-year-old athlete signing a one year deal with the team earlier this year. The Steelers then brought in young quarterback Justin Fields as some competition, and it was largely a mystery about who would win the starting job. Justin will act as the backup to Russell.
Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed today that Russell would be the starter for the opening game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday (September 8).
Russell last played for the Denver Broncos, but was benched by the end of last season. Justin was originally drafted by the Chicago Bears before heading to the Steelers.
The NFL season kicks off on Thursday (September 5).
- 8/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
For the first time ever, television’s most acclaimed sports documentary franchise will chronicle an entire NFL division with Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North. The series will debut on Tuesday, December 3 at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
New episodes featuring the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers will premiere on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January 2025.
Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North will document the battle for the AFC North crown during the final six weeks of the NFL season, as well as a playoff run for the division-winner and any AFC North Wild Card teams. The 18-time Emmy-winning series will deliver its signature all-access coverage as it follows the Mike Tomlin-coached Pittsburgh Steelers, who have never been featured...
New episodes featuring the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers will premiere on subsequent Tuesdays through the end of the NFL regular season and continue into the NFL playoffs in January 2025.
Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North will document the battle for the AFC North crown during the final six weeks of the NFL season, as well as a playoff run for the division-winner and any AFC North Wild Card teams. The 18-time Emmy-winning series will deliver its signature all-access coverage as it follows the Mike Tomlin-coached Pittsburgh Steelers, who have never been featured...
- 6/17/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to keep their playoff hopes alive when they head to Baltimore to face the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, Jan. 6 from M&t Bank Stadium with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. Et. The Ravens have already locked in the top spot in the AFC and home-field advantage, while the Steelers need a little help to clinch a playoff spot. A Steelers win, combined with a loss by the Buffalo Bills would do it. Pittsburgh can also qualify with a win and either a loss or tie by the Jacksonville Jaguars. It won’t be easy though — even with Ravens’ star Lamar Jackson likely sitting out — as Baltimore comes into Saturday’s game riding a six-game winning streak.
Odds & Analysis
How to Watch the Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore Game
At a Glance: Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens Date and Time: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
Odds & Analysis
How to Watch the Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore Game
At a Glance: Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens Date and Time: Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.
- 1/6/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Mike Tomlin stands as one of the NFL’s longest tenured head coaches having helmed the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2007.
Given that he’s been in the spotlight for so long, fans are eager to learn about the 51-year-old Super-Bowl-winning coach’s family life!
Keep reading to find out more…
Mike has been married to his wife Kiya Tomlin since 1996. She’s a fashion designer from Morristown, N.J.
Like her husband, Kiya has a background in sports, as she was a gymnast at William & Mary from 1993 to 1996, during which she met Mike while he played on the school’s football team.
Kiya‘s professional Instagram account brands her apparel as “thoughtfully designed clothes made to fit people, not measurements.”
On her personal Instagram account, Kiya has posted photos with Mike and their kids.
The couple share three children: Michael Dean “Dino”, born in 2000, Mason, in 2002, and Harlyn Quinn in 2006.
Mason...
Given that he’s been in the spotlight for so long, fans are eager to learn about the 51-year-old Super-Bowl-winning coach’s family life!
Keep reading to find out more…
Mike has been married to his wife Kiya Tomlin since 1996. She’s a fashion designer from Morristown, N.J.
Like her husband, Kiya has a background in sports, as she was a gymnast at William & Mary from 1993 to 1996, during which she met Mike while he played on the school’s football team.
Kiya‘s professional Instagram account brands her apparel as “thoughtfully designed clothes made to fit people, not measurements.”
On her personal Instagram account, Kiya has posted photos with Mike and their kids.
The couple share three children: Michael Dean “Dino”, born in 2000, Mason, in 2002, and Harlyn Quinn in 2006.
Mason...
- 10/7/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Musicians Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg and drummer Cindy Blackman Santana’s cover version of Phil Collins’ chart-topping 1981 classic, “In the Air Tonight,” is the new theme song of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” the cabler announced on Monday.
The collab premiered ahead of both Monday night games: The Saints at Panthers game, which started at 7:15 p.m. Et on ESPN, and the Browns vs. Steelers game, which began at 8:15 pm Et on ABC. Country star Stapleton’s song “White Horse,” the first single off his upcoming album “Higher,” was previously featured on Mnf.
Earlier this year, Stapleton performed a moving version of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. In 2022, Snoop Dogg teamed with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige for a halftime show that paid homage to the history of hip-hop.
“In the Air Tonight” already has its fans in the NFL. Pittsburgh...
The collab premiered ahead of both Monday night games: The Saints at Panthers game, which started at 7:15 p.m. Et on ESPN, and the Browns vs. Steelers game, which began at 8:15 pm Et on ABC. Country star Stapleton’s song “White Horse,” the first single off his upcoming album “Higher,” was previously featured on Mnf.
Earlier this year, Stapleton performed a moving version of the national anthem at the Super Bowl. In 2022, Snoop Dogg teamed with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige for a halftime show that paid homage to the history of hip-hop.
“In the Air Tonight” already has its fans in the NFL. Pittsburgh...
- 9/19/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Is this one of the best matchups of Week 1? It certainly features two teams which pundits expect a lot out of this season in the San Francisco 49ers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and you can watch this clash of titans on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. Et on Fox. The 9ers were one win from a Super Bowl last season, while the Steelers will try to sustain Mike Tomlin’s streak of never having a losing season. You can see this matchup on a live TV streaming service.
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- 9/10/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Dwayne Haskins, who signed as a quarterback to the Pittsburgh Steelers, died early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle on a South Florida highway. He was 24 years old.
Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda confirmed the accident on westbound Interstate 595 to ESPN. Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene. There are currently no details available as to why the football player was on the highway at the time.
The Pittsburgh Steelers organization offered a statement on Haskins’ death from head coach Mike Tomlin on Saturday morning.
“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Tomlin’s statement reads. “He quickly became part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest works, both on the field and in our community. Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many.
Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda confirmed the accident on westbound Interstate 595 to ESPN. Haskins was pronounced dead at the scene. There are currently no details available as to why the football player was on the highway at the time.
The Pittsburgh Steelers organization offered a statement on Haskins’ death from head coach Mike Tomlin on Saturday morning.
“I am devastated and at a loss for words with the unfortunate passing of Dwayne Haskins,” Tomlin’s statement reads. “He quickly became part of our Steelers family upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one of our hardest works, both on the field and in our community. Dwayne was a great teammate, but even more so a tremendous friend to so many.
- 4/9/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Ex-Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, who is suing the National Football League for discrimination in its hiring practices, has landed another NFL job.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have tabbed Flores to be a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach. Flores was hired by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who is one of three Poc head coaches in the league.
Flores was surprisingly fired by the Miami Dolphin following the season. He subsequently sued all 32 NFL teams for discriminatory hiring practices after head coaching interviews didn’t pan out, claiming the talks were prefunctory and merely in satisfaction of the league’s “Rooney Rule,” which mandates that teams interview two minority candidates when they have openings.
“I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL,” Steelers coach Tomlin said in a release. “Brian’s...
The Pittsburgh Steelers have tabbed Flores to be a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach. Flores was hired by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, who is one of three Poc head coaches in the league.
Flores was surprisingly fired by the Miami Dolphin following the season. He subsequently sued all 32 NFL teams for discriminatory hiring practices after head coaching interviews didn’t pan out, claiming the talks were prefunctory and merely in satisfaction of the league’s “Rooney Rule,” which mandates that teams interview two minority candidates when they have openings.
“I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL,” Steelers coach Tomlin said in a release. “Brian’s...
- 2/19/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Saturday that they have hired Brian Flores — the former Miami Dolphins head coach who filed a lawsuit against the NFL and several teams earlier this month over racist hiring practices — as their new senior defensive assistant/linebackers coach.
Flores joins a coaching staff lead by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, currently the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL (behind Bill Belichick) and — following Flores’ Dolphins firing and the Houston Texans’ recent hiring of Lovie Smith — one of only two black head coaches in the league.
Flores joins a coaching staff lead by Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, currently the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL (behind Bill Belichick) and — following Flores’ Dolphins firing and the Houston Texans’ recent hiring of Lovie Smith — one of only two black head coaches in the league.
- 2/19/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
The women of “The View” really loved the Super Bowl halftime show — but they still aren’t happy with the NFL as a whole. On Monday’s show, the hosts argued that the league still has a long way to go when it comes to racial equity.
The Super Bowl was, of course, the first topic of discussion during the show, with the panel congratulating the Rams on their victory. Then, they turned to the halftime show, which featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Eminem. The women agreed that the performances were incredible, but noted that just having a show that primarily featured Black artists wasn’t enough.
“I do want to say though, as celebratory as it was, as wonderful as it was, I think it’s important not to let the NFL off the hook,” Ana Navarro said. “And not to...
The Super Bowl was, of course, the first topic of discussion during the show, with the panel congratulating the Rams on their victory. Then, they turned to the halftime show, which featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Eminem. The women agreed that the performances were incredible, but noted that just having a show that primarily featured Black artists wasn’t enough.
“I do want to say though, as celebratory as it was, as wonderful as it was, I think it’s important not to let the NFL off the hook,” Ana Navarro said. “And not to...
- 2/14/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Late-night talk show hosts Trevor Noah and Stephen Colbert offered a blend of comedic and serious commentaries about the racial discrimination lawsuit that former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores recently filed against the NFL and its teams. So many explanations have been offered for why all but five head coaches across the League’s 32 teams are white. The 70 percent of NFL players are Black statistic has been repeatedly amplified over the past two weeks. Yet, weirdly, there is one group of people from whom far too little is being...
- 2/13/2022
- by Shaun Harper
- Rollingstone.com
Attorneys for Brian Flores, the ex-Miami Dolphins coach who is filing a class action suit against the league for not making a greater effort at recruiting minority coaches, have responded to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s statement concerning diversity and inclusion.
The Flores complaint (read it Here) is a proposed class-action case naming the league, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos as defendants. “John Doe teams 1-29” also are named, which could enable other class-action participants to target additional teams.
The lawsuit’s timing could not be worse for the league, which is gearing up for the Feb. 13 Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
The NFL has issued a statement on the allegations of racial discrimination, saying they are “without merit.” In its full statement, the league said: “The NFL and our clubs are deeply committed to ensuring equitable employment practices and continue...
The Flores complaint (read it Here) is a proposed class-action case naming the league, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos as defendants. “John Doe teams 1-29” also are named, which could enable other class-action participants to target additional teams.
The lawsuit’s timing could not be worse for the league, which is gearing up for the Feb. 13 Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.
The NFL has issued a statement on the allegations of racial discrimination, saying they are “without merit.” In its full statement, the league said: “The NFL and our clubs are deeply committed to ensuring equitable employment practices and continue...
- 2/5/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said his racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL is “bigger than coaching” and that he recognizes the case may cost him a future in the league.
Flores and his attorneys appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the bombshell case, which names the NFL, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and Denver Broncos as defendants. (Watch the full interview above.) Structured as a class-action, the complaint also notes that “John Doe Teams 1-29” could also become defendants if other plaintiffs were to join with Flores. In its response, the NFL said the case is “without merit” and that it would fight it in court.
“We didn’t have to file a lawsuit for the world to know there’s a problem from the hiring standpoint with regard of minority coaches,” Flores said. “The numbers speak for themselves. We filed a lawsuit so that we could create some change.
Flores and his attorneys appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the bombshell case, which names the NFL, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and Denver Broncos as defendants. (Watch the full interview above.) Structured as a class-action, the complaint also notes that “John Doe Teams 1-29” could also become defendants if other plaintiffs were to join with Flores. In its response, the NFL said the case is “without merit” and that it would fight it in court.
“We didn’t have to file a lawsuit for the world to know there’s a problem from the hiring standpoint with regard of minority coaches,” Flores said. “The numbers speak for themselves. We filed a lawsuit so that we could create some change.
- 2/2/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with NFL response: The NFL says the allegations of racial discrimination detailed by former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores are “without merit.” In its full statement, the league said: “The NFL and our clubs are deeply committed to ensuring equitable employment practices and continue to make progress in providing equitable opportunities throughout our organizations. Diversity is core to everything we do, and there are few issues on which our clubs and our internal leadership team spend more time. We will defend against these claims, which are without merit.”
Previously: Brian Flores, the former coach of the Miami Dolphins who was fired last month, has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams, dropping a bombshell in the run-up to the Super Bowl.
The complaint (read it Here) is a proposed class-action case naming the league, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos as defendants.
Previously: Brian Flores, the former coach of the Miami Dolphins who was fired last month, has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and three of its teams, dropping a bombshell in the run-up to the Super Bowl.
The complaint (read it Here) is a proposed class-action case naming the league, the Dolphins, the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos as defendants.
- 2/1/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Ex-Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues NFL for Racist Hiring Practices, Compares League to ‘Plantation’
Ex-Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores is suing the National Football League and its teams for racists hiring practices.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, alleges that the NFL “remains rife with racism, particularly when it comes to the hiring and retention of Black Head Coaches, Coordinators and General Managers.”
Flores, a longtime assistant with the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick who is widely considered to be one of the league’s brightest young coaches, was fired in January after his third season as head coach of the Dolphins.
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court, alleges that the NFL “remains rife with racism, particularly when it comes to the hiring and retention of Black Head Coaches, Coordinators and General Managers.”
Flores, a longtime assistant with the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick who is widely considered to be one of the league’s brightest young coaches, was fired in January after his third season as head coach of the Dolphins.
- 2/1/2022
- by Ryan Bort
- Rollingstone.com
In comments likely to encounter some push-back, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters on a conference call Thursday that the league is planning games in stadiums with fans this fall.
According to multiple media reports and accounts on social media, Goodell also said training camps will open on time this summer, meaning all players would report to camps by July 28.
Goodell said the plan is to “get ready for games at our stadiums and to engage our fans both in stadiums and through our media partners,” according to an account of the call by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Measures such as seat covers and extensive testing are among the precautions planned.
Officials earlier Thursday scrubbed the annual Hall of Fame game and enshrinement ceremony. They are considering jettisoning some of the other pre-season games, accelerating a move already under way as the league prepares to adopt a 17-game regular season and a shorter pre-season.
According to multiple media reports and accounts on social media, Goodell also said training camps will open on time this summer, meaning all players would report to camps by July 28.
Goodell said the plan is to “get ready for games at our stadiums and to engage our fans both in stadiums and through our media partners,” according to an account of the call by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Measures such as seat covers and extensive testing are among the precautions planned.
Officials earlier Thursday scrubbed the annual Hall of Fame game and enshrinement ceremony. They are considering jettisoning some of the other pre-season games, accelerating a move already under way as the league prepares to adopt a 17-game regular season and a shorter pre-season.
- 6/25/2020
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Turkey, family and football. It’s a Thanksgiving trio that’s been going strong for nearly a century now. Your first thought when it comes to Thanksgiving football might be simply that the Detroit Lions play — and lose — every year, during an otherwise “meh” day of games. But your memory would be deceiving you. First off, the Lions aren’t that bad on Thanksgiving, with an all-time holiday record of 37-40-2. Not too shabby. And there have been a fair amount of noteworthy performances, controversies and bloopers on Thanksgiving — enough to even make a list of 10 memorable football moments without having to resort to including that “Friends” episode where Monica and Ross wrestle over the ball for hours.
Check out our 10 memorable moments below:
Butt Fumble 2012
Butt fumble. How could we not start here? Two simple words joining together to perfectly and succinctly summarize what is perhaps the most infamous NFL blooper ever.
Check out our 10 memorable moments below:
Butt Fumble 2012
Butt fumble. How could we not start here? Two simple words joining together to perfectly and succinctly summarize what is perhaps the most infamous NFL blooper ever.
- 11/28/2019
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
"It was a disappointing hiring cycle for someone who watches it like I do." That's Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin responding to the NFL's lack of diversity in its head coaching ranks ... and yeah, dude clearly ain't too happy about it. Remember, the NFL's annual league meetings were last week ... and the teams put most of their head coaches proudly on display -- but there was one problem ... the black representation was tiny. Of course,...
- 4/2/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
No, this is not the new Republican party intern photo ... it's the NFL's annual head coaches pic -- and as you can tell, it's overflowing with diversity. Important Fact -- Mike Tomlin is missing from the photo ... but so are 5 other white coaches. As you can probably tell, there is Definitely not enough black representation in the head coaching ranks ... something the NFL has acknowledged. The league has the Rooney Rule -- which requires...
- 3/25/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Spoiler Alert: This report contains details about the premiere episode of The Masked Singer.
Fox breezed through to a Wednesday ratings win unveiling a celebrity singing hippo.
RelatedCBS Hints At Alternatives As Nielsen Ratings Contract Impasse Continues
Against mostly repeat competition, the premiere performance of The Masked Singer (3.0 demo rating, 9.36 million viewers), in which the first six costumed celebrity singers — aka Peacock, Hippo, Monster, Unicorn, Deer and Lion — faced off, was the top program of the night both in the 18-49 age bracket and in overall audience.
(Hippo got unmasked, after studio audience and celebrity panelists voted him out, based on exuberant, if vocally mediocre, performance of “My Prerogative.”)
The Masked Singer is the highest rated unscripted debut on any network in seven years, excluding post-nfl, since The X Factor launch in September 2011.
It’s the top series debut of this TV season in the demo – and it marks the...
Fox breezed through to a Wednesday ratings win unveiling a celebrity singing hippo.
RelatedCBS Hints At Alternatives As Nielsen Ratings Contract Impasse Continues
Against mostly repeat competition, the premiere performance of The Masked Singer (3.0 demo rating, 9.36 million viewers), in which the first six costumed celebrity singers — aka Peacock, Hippo, Monster, Unicorn, Deer and Lion — faced off, was the top program of the night both in the 18-49 age bracket and in overall audience.
(Hippo got unmasked, after studio audience and celebrity panelists voted him out, based on exuberant, if vocally mediocre, performance of “My Prerogative.”)
The Masked Singer is the highest rated unscripted debut on any network in seven years, excluding post-nfl, since The X Factor launch in September 2011.
It’s the top series debut of this TV season in the demo – and it marks the...
- 1/3/2019
- by Lisa de Moraes
- Deadline Film + TV
Shannon Sharpe just went scorched earth on Ben Roethlisberger ... saying the Qb is a "terrible leader" who's the problem in Pittsburgh 'cause he's "a finger pointing, divisive, selfish player." Of course, seems Big Ben would disagree ... 'cause the Steelers superstar said on a radio appearance this week that Le'Veon Bell deserves blame for Pitt's demise this season. "It hurts you when you don’t have one of the better players in the game,” Roethlisberger said...
- 1/2/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Antonio Brown drama keeps raging on ... 'cause the Steelers Wr just called his ex-teammate, Ryan Clark, an "Uncle Tom" after Clark ripped him on TV. Clark -- an ex-Steelers Db who's now an ESPN NFL analyst -- tore into A.B. after reports surfaced that Brown was benched for blowing up on teammates during practice last week. "This is where Mike Tomlin has to put his foot down and shop Antonio Brown," Clark said ... "You have to take that stand.
- 1/2/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Is a bombshell Antonio Brown interview on the way??? Sure seems like it ... 'cause the Steelers superstar was watching Mike Tomlin's press conference Wednesday with James Harrison and promised a "big interview" is coming. A.B. created quite the controversy in Pittsburgh over the last few days ... reportedly getting into a spat with teammates at practice, getting benched for Sunday's game And requesting a trade. Things have gotten so bad ... Ben Roethlisberger says Brown...
- 1/2/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
James Harrison says it ain't just Big Ben and the Steelers' D causing problems in Pittsburgh ... 'cause the legendary Lb tells TMZ Sports it's time start pointing fingers at Mike Tomlin as well. "I think now, a lot of it has to be put on to what the game plan is -- the coaching." Tomlin's been Teflon in Pitt -- the dude does have a Super Bowl ring -- but a lot of people...
- 12/16/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Le'Veon Bell ain't playing for the Steelers this year ... and maybe never again -- 'cause the All-Pro Rb just missed the deadline to report to the team. Bell -- who's been holding out since the offseason in search of a new mega-deal with Pittsburgh -- had until 1 Pm Pt to sign his franchise tag. But ... the deadline came and went with no Bell to be found. As we previously reported ... Bell's been tearin' it up...
- 11/13/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Ben Roethlisberger and his wife -- along with several Steelers players -- attended funeral services for two brothers killed in the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting on Tuesday ... in support of a close friend and former team staffer. Cecil and David Rosenthal -- brothers to ex-Steelers community relations manager Michele Rosenthal -- were murdered when an anti-Semitic shooter opened fire inside the Tree of Life synagogue on Saturday. Among the guests who attended the services at Rodef...
- 10/30/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Terry Bradshaw took his rivalry with Mike Tomlin to another level Tuesday ... going scorched earth on the Steelers coach, saying he's nowhere near as tough as legendary Pittsburgh head man Chuck Noll. The two have had a thing for a while now -- Terry says Mike won't even return his phone calls -- but the ex-Steelers Qb took his (huge) beef with Tomlin a step further on the “Dan Sileo Show.” "I played for a tough sucker,...
- 9/4/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Le'Veon Bell is spending his time away from Steelers camp in epic fashion ... turning up with his girlfriend and smackin' a whole lotta butts at a strip club -- and it's all on video. The Pro Bowl running back is staying away from Pittsburgh practices after he didn't get the contract extension he wanted ... and he's livin' it up in Miami with his Gf, Marliesia Ortiz, in the meantime. The two hit up Rockwell in...
- 7/31/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
JuJu Smith-Schuster is playin' with fire!!! The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Wr was asked to take a pic with a fan who happened to be wearing a Tom Brady jersey ... and he obliged. But, He Snuck In A Middle Finger Aimed Right At #12!! JuJu posted the pic on social media with the caption, "rt when you see it." Yeah, we see it!! It's funny -- gotta wonder if Mike Tomlin's laughing about it, too (hint: no). Btw,...
- 1/30/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
From the ballroom to the stadium!
People can exclusively announce that Dancing with the Stars season 25 winner Jordan Fisher will sing the National Anthem and perform as part of halftime festivities at the NFL’s 2018 Pro Bowl at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 28.
Fisher, 23, took home the coveted Mirrorball trophy in November after earning overall perfect scores for his final two dances with pro partner Lindsay Arnold. His career has spanned television, music, film, and Broadway. In addition to his recent roles on Grease: Live and Moana, Fisher joined the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton.
People can exclusively announce that Dancing with the Stars season 25 winner Jordan Fisher will sing the National Anthem and perform as part of halftime festivities at the NFL’s 2018 Pro Bowl at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 28.
Fisher, 23, took home the coveted Mirrorball trophy in November after earning overall perfect scores for his final two dances with pro partner Lindsay Arnold. His career has spanned television, music, film, and Broadway. In addition to his recent roles on Grease: Live and Moana, Fisher joined the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton.
- 1/16/2018
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Still need some inspiration for this year's Halloween costume—or want to commiserate about that costume you can't believe you once wore? Watch the video below. We asked celebs visiting EW's video studio to reminisce about their greatest Halloween hits and biggest misses. In order of appearance: Seth Green, Let's Make a Deal's Wayne Brady, George Takei, Saturday Night Live's Jay Pharoah, Cristela's Cristela Alonzo, The Walking Dead's Alanna Masterson, Constantine's Matt Ryan, Twd's Josh McDermitt, Twd's Michael Cudlitz, Twd's Chad Coleman, Teen Wolf's Holland Roden, Bones' Tamara Taylor, Gene Simmons, Under the Dome's Rachelle Lefevre,...
- 10/29/2014
- by Mandi Bierly
- EW.com - PopWatch
Snoop Dogg thinks the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive coordinator Sucks -- and last night he blasted the guy in an epic Instagram rant ... saying, "Fire that motherf**ker!" Fyi -- Snoop's a huge Steelers fan and has been for years ... and clearly he wasn't impressed with the team's pre-season loss to the Eagles last night.But Snoop isn't one to sit on the sidelines, so he made a video -- begging head coach Mike Tomlin to...
- 8/22/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
No surprise here! Whether you’re a Ravens fan or not, seeing the video of Ray Rice dragging his fiancée out of an elevator is still ridiculously shocking.
On Feb. 15, Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice was filmed dragging his unconscious fiancee, Janay Palmer out of an elevator at a casino in Atlantic City. Reportedly, the couple got in a spat ahead of time, and were both charged with attacking each other. Regardless, fans are really disturbed by the video — and understandably so! Read their reactions below.
Ray Rice Fans Shocked By Assault On Fiancée
If you missed the video, you can click here to watch it on TMZ, but just so you know, it is absolutely disturbing. After the video, which was filmed from security cameras at the Revel Casino, Janay and Ray were both arrested for laying their hands on each other in a violent matter.
Ray Rice...
On Feb. 15, Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice was filmed dragging his unconscious fiancee, Janay Palmer out of an elevator at a casino in Atlantic City. Reportedly, the couple got in a spat ahead of time, and were both charged with attacking each other. Regardless, fans are really disturbed by the video — and understandably so! Read their reactions below.
Ray Rice Fans Shocked By Assault On Fiancée
If you missed the video, you can click here to watch it on TMZ, but just so you know, it is absolutely disturbing. After the video, which was filmed from security cameras at the Revel Casino, Janay and Ray were both arrested for laying their hands on each other in a violent matter.
Ray Rice...
- 2/20/2014
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
Jameis Winston has a clear path to the Heisman and maybe a National Championship now that he's been cleared in the rape investigation. Should he and his attorney sue the accuser ... or just be happy and move forward? Plus, the Miami Dolphins have their eye on Steelers coach Mike Tomlin -- warning him to keep his ass off the field this weekend ... or else.And there Is something Kobe Bryant can't do ... at least according to a former Lakers star.
- 12/5/2013
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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