Jezebel: Nfl

NBC Snubs Miss Deaf America During Super Bowl Broadcast

Cassie Murdoch — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST

While M.I.A. had no trouble sending a message at the Super Bowl with her middle finger, there was another woman at the game who never got the chance to spread her far less controversial message to the world. If you were watching at home, you probably didn't realize that while Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, and Blake Shelton were busy singing the national anthem and "America the Beautiful," Miss Deaf America Rachel Mazique was also on the field signing along in American Sign Language for deaf viewers at home—that's because NBC never showed her on camera during the broadcast. This oversight has Mazique and many people in the deaf community understandably disappointed and upset. More »

Yes, M.I.A. Just Flipped Off The World

Timothy Burke — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:15:25 EST

Eat your heart out, Janet. [NBC] More »

Madonna Is Nonplussed By Indiana

Doug Barry — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:30:00 EST

Madonna speaks during a news conference for NFL footbal's Super Bowl XLVI's halftime show Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) More »

NFL Player Fined $10K For Calling Wife With Injury Update

Margaret Hartmann — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 22:07:18 EDT

If you'd just watched your spouse get injured badly enough to get taken out of a pro football game, you'd probably be desperate for a status update, but according to the NFL, you'd be asking for a hefty fine. Troy Polamalu of the Pittsburgh Steelers must pay $10,000 for borrowing a trainer's cell phone during last Sunday's game to tell his wife he was okay after he was taken out of the game with concussion-like symptoms. The use of unapproved electronic equipment on the sidelines is banned to prevent cheating. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin defended Polamalu, saying: More »

The Ladies' Guide To Football Promises To Tell You Dumb Broads What All The Man-Fuss is About

Erin Gloria Ryan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:55:00 EDT

Women comprise nearly half of the NFL's viewing audience nowadays, but this wasn't always the case. Back in the 60's, America's wives were positively flummoxed by the confusing and male-dominated arena of football enjoying. It was enough to make a gal feel left out and abandoned! Tensions ran high! We were on the precipice of despair! Thankfully, by 1966, BirdsEye brand vegetables had enough and published a guide for women who just want to know what the H-E-double hockey sticks was going on with football, and how to be a proper ladyfan. And now we're showing it to you. More »

Has 'Shrink it and Pink it' Finally Met Its Demise?

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:20:55 EDT

Women comprise more than 40% of the National Football League's audience, yet most of the licensed team wear available in women's sizes has been, to put it kindly, terrible. No more. More »

Super Bowl Will Be Cheerleaderless

Erin Gloria Ryan — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:30:00 EST

The Packers and Steelers are two of six NFL teams that don't have their own cheerleading squads. But how will people know who to cheer for now? How will anyone know when good stuff is happening?! America will be lost! More »

Town Doesn't Give a Shit About Roethlisberger Rape Controversy Anymore

Lauri Apple — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 16:50:10 EST

Remember how Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was accused of rape by a woman in Georgia that one time, and suspended by the NFL for a few games? Yeah, well, let's just put that all behind us now, okay? More »

Massage Therapists Sue Brett Favre For Sexting

Anna North — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:41:00 EST

Two former massage therapists for the New York Jets are suing Brett Favre for sexual harassment after he allegedly sent them lewd texts. They're also suing the team for axing them when they came forward. More »

Jenn Sterger Calls The NFL Sexist

Irin Carmon — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:16:42 EST

After an "investigation" into the Jenn Sterger affair, the NFL has ordered Brett Favre to pay a $50,000 fine. "Today's decision is an affront to all females," said Sterger's lawyer. "The NFL remains the good old boys' league." More »

Tearjerker of the Day: A Mother Meets The Recipients of Her Late Son's Organs

Katie Baker — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:40:00 EST

The NFL's Chris Henry died last year after falling from a pickup truck during a fight with his fianceé. His mother Carolyn Glaspy opted to donate his organs, and recently met the recipients, reports CBS Sports. Grab your tissues. More »

A Thanksgiving Smorgasbord of Sexy

Erin Gloria Ryan — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:47:57 EST

Thanksgiving combines two things that are awesome but riddled with double entendres: eating and watching American football. Let's celebrate them in combination with a cornucopia of hot football players who we would mind basting our turkey. More »

What Does Football Have To Do With Body Lotion?

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:40:00 EDT

Since women account for 44% of NFL fans, the NFL has decided to introduce thousands of new products for chicks. The cute T-shirts and hoodies are fine. But jeans? Yoga mats? Body lotion? More »

Ex-NFL Star Shannon Sharpe Accused Of Sexual Assault

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:16:00 EDT

In yet another shining moment for football, former player Shannon Sharpe has taken a temporary leave from The NFL Today to deal with a temporary restraining order filed against him by a woman who says he raped and threatened her. More »

Straight Talk From An Athlete: Pay Up Or Be Accused Of Rape

Irin Carmon — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Distracting the menfolk from playing well isn't the only way women mess with athletes. They can also play the rape card! But not if you pay them off, says an anonymous NFL player in an advice column. More »

Rape Victim Is A Giants Fan • Male Contraceptive Blasts Away Sperm Via Ultrasound?

Katy Kelleher — Tue, 11 May 2010 17:40:00 EDT

• The 16-year-old who brought rape charges against Lawrence Taylor says she didn't recognize the NFL player at the time of the assault, but because she's a "huge Giant fan," she isn't sure she wants him to go to jail. More »

Their Number One Fan

Anna Holmes — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:10:00 EST

[Seattle, November 8. Image via Getty]

Fox & Burger King Call Jessica Simpson Fat

Margaret Hartmann — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT

This weekend, Fox NFL Sunday showed the animated skit at left, in which Dallas Cowboys players cruelly mock Jessica Simpson's weight. It was produced by Fox but "presented by Burger King," which should really be avoiding fat jokes altogether. [AdAge] More »

The City Of Motherly Love

Anna Holmes — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:10:00 EDT

[Philadelphia, September 20. Image via Getty]

Michelle Obama Loves Fashion Again; Beckham Brings In New Designers For Denim Line

TatianaTheAnonymousModel — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Michelle Obama may have skipped the CFDAs, but she'll celebrate the National Design Awards at the White House on July 24. The winners, chosen by the Smithsonian and including Francisco Costa, will participate in events around Washington. [WWD]

Pussycat Dolls Clothing Line Is... Less Than Classy

Sadie Stein — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST

The Pussycat Dolls are launching a clothing line for La Senza. It's underwear...or is it? [The Sun]
Fashion "designer" Lauren Conrad knows her demo: sorority sisters! [NY Magazine]
Gwen Stefani and those four hapless Harajuku girls will be in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Presumably their float will trail hers. [Racked]
Chicago suiter makes hay: “Dressing Presidential. Pick Your Power Suit. President-elect Barack Obama Found His at Hart Schaffner Marx.” [WWD]

Cheerleaders at the University of Idaho...

Maria — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:40:00 EDT

Cheerleaders at the University of Idaho will be ditching their "skimpy" uniforms after fans complained that the outfits were too revealing. The two-piece uniforms consisted of a halter top and a short black skirt with white trim and was "similar to what an NFL cheerleader might wear." The new uniforms will have a less revealing halter top and a longer skirt. An advisor to the squad said that some of the uniforms were not flattering to every cheerleader and some women complained that the uniforms were uncomfortable. The advisor added, "We're not being a bunch of prudes." [Sports Illustrated] More »

Karen Crouse, a sportswriter who covers...

Jessica G. — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:45:00 EST

Karen Crouse, a sportswriter who covers the NFL for the New York Times, gave an interview this week to sports blog The Big Lead. In it, she discusses her work history, her days as a college athlete, and most notably, her experiences as one of the few women in the extremely male-dominated field of sports journalism. "The players were my salvation. They treated me with kindness and respect," Crouse said. It was her fellow journalists who jabbed her with sexist digs because she often writes about the emotional aspects of the players lives. "It has gotten back to me that some of my esteemed colleagues on the Jets beat referred to my writing as the 'Lifetime Channel' coverage, the 'Oprah treatment,' and such," Crouse told The Big Lead. "To which I can only say, Thank-you and God bless." Also noted, the charming commenters at the Big Lead who began making rude remarks about Karen's looks moments after the interview was posted. Good job sports fans! [The Big Lead via Choire Sicha] More »

Why It's Hard To Hate The Rapist And Love The Game

Moe — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:00:05 EST

Just days from the Super Bowl, the Seattle Times brings us a powerful story of football, rape and forgiveness. The chief antagonist is Jerramy Stevens, a 6'7, 255-pound tight end on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2000 he played for the University of Washington Huskies, the third-ranked team in the country (and possibly the third-rapiest, given the three other Husky-on-"groupie" rapes alleged that same year.) But Stevens' case is special, in that it was enabled by so many administrators, authorities, lawyers, and coaches. In high school, where his dad was principal, Stevens served time for beating a friend with a baseball bat and some more time for failing his piss tests and punching through school walls. He should have lost his scholarship but there were lawyers, fans — even Mormons — ready to lobby, protest, and write letters on his behalf. In college, Stevens was stopped like 99 times for DUIs, hit-and-runs and driving with licenses that had been revoked due to DUIs and hit-and runs — a harbinger, perhaps, of the DUIs that would follow in his NFL career. "Sometimes you have to give people a chance," they would say. "He's a good kid etc. etc." But Seattle police detective Maryanne Parker didn't believe it — especially after, investigating a rape charge against Stevens, she found an email he'd written to another girl with whom he'd been romantically involved: More »