CNN hires NFL veteran Malcolm Jenkins as national affairs contributor
Jenkins will appear on various CNN shows to provide commentary and analysis on matters of racism and social justice.
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Nick Underhill leaves The Athletic to launch his own subscription site in New Orleans
"I want to work for you. This thing is called New Orleans Football. This site, these words, are in essence, yours."
Saints executives allegedly gave PR advice to the Archdiocese of New Orleans over abuse scandal
The emails are from team accounts, which may mean the NFL gets involved as well.
Fox’s Mike Pereira punts instead of providing analysis on controversial no-call in Vikings-Saints playoff game
"Mike, I'm gonna defer to you."
Darren Rovell says mental health language “certainly wasn’t in Kaepernick’s” waiver, but it was
The Kaepernick workout waiver had the player in question warranting that he "has no known mental, emotional, or physical disabilities, injuries, or issues," which definitely counts as mental health language.
Fox’s Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and Mike Pereira blasted “killer mistake” by officials that wiped out a Saints’ TD
"Just a killer mistake that hurt the Saints so badly. When it's that close, you have to lead the fumble. You can always come back and kill it with incomplete. But even though they give the ball to the Saints here, and it gives them the ball, it doesn't correct the mistake that really should have resulted in a touchdown."
ESPN switches away from yellow down-and-distance graphic after just one half of Monday Night Football
A yellow graphic -- usually used to show when a flag has been thrown -- was a very bad idea. At least ESPN quickly listened to viewers and made the change.
Super Bowl LIII boycott in New Orleans led to an all-time market-low rating there, with a 51 percent year-over-year drop
Last year, New Orleans was the seventh-highest metered market in Super Bowl ratings. This year, it was 56th of 56.
Fox 8 New Orleans weather forecast is “30 percent chance of rain, 100 percent chance of not watching the Super Bowl”
Well, that's certainly one way to deliver a Super Bowl Sunday forecast.
Sean Payton seems to have worn a Barstool Sports Roger Goodell clown shirt at his end-of-season presser
That's certainly one way for Payton to express his disapproval with the league.
No, the NFL isn’t going to replay the NFC title game, despite posturing from Louisiana congressmen from both parties
Republican congressman Steve Scalise and Democratic congressman Cedric Richmond are both complaining about the NFC championship game result.
Fox cut to a split-second aerial shot when Michael Thomas was briefly pantsed
The Saints are up 13-0 early on in New Orleans, but the Rams have a long time to...
Stephen A. Smith thinks Kareem Hunt plays for Saints in latest example that he doesn’t watch the NFL
ESPN debate man/screamer Stephen A. Smith has made some comments lately that suggest he doesn’t follow the NFL...
Tony Romo very much enjoyed the Saints-Steelers finish
The New Orleans Saints (13-2) locked up the NFC’s No. 1 seed by holding off the Pittsburgh Steelers...
Jamie Foxx celebrated the Cowboys’ win over the Saints by trolling Stephen A. Smith with a Instagram dance and an impression
"Stephen A. Smith, first of all, you have to understand that the Cowboys are America's team and now you understand why."
Mike Pereira: Vikings were forced to attempt XP because of regular-season point differential rule, not the spread
Pereira thinks the rule should be changed in the playoffs, though.
Hear Vikings’ radio team’s “Are you kidding me!” call of “Minneapolis Miracle” finish
"CAUGHT BY DIGGS, OH MY GOD, STAY IN BOUNDS, OH MY GOD, HE GOT LOOSE, AT THE 30, THE 10, TOUCHDOWN! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? WHAT A MIRACLE FINISH! IT'S A MINNEAPOLIS MIRACLE!"
Saints beat writer Larry Holder shaves head after losing bet over team’s season
Holder had to shave his head after the Saints won 10 games after their 0-2 start.
Your NFL guide for the 2017 Week 16 schedule, broadcast maps, and announcers
The New York Giants have never won fewer than three times in a 16-game season.
NBC New Orleans affiliate explains why broadcaster audio went out during Saints-Falcons game
For six minutes of game time, viewers heard only stadium noise.
Your NFL guide for the 2017 Week 14 schedule, broadcast maps, and announcers
Still a bit surreal that the Jaguars have an intriguing game in December.
Your NFL guide for the 2017 Week 13 schedule, broadcast maps, and announcers
What do Bills fans have planned for this year when Tom Brady comes to town?
Jim Mora didn’t realize he was on live television when he said this
Is there anyone better with a live mic than Jim Mora?
Gleason is inspiring, challenging, and a documentary everyone should see
As entertaining and compelling as sports documentaries can be, these sorts of films can fall into a familiar...
