Sep
28
Ravens Host Two Rings for O.J. Event
September 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The Baltimore Ravens will host the “Two Rings for O.J” event tomorrow night at M&T Bank Stadium. The fundraising event is being held in honor of O.J. Brigance, a former NFL player who spent 12 years in professional football and holds the distinction of being the only player to win Super Bowl (Ravens-2000 season) and [...]
Sep
26
NFL Great Mike Haynes Advocates for Prostrate Cancer Screening
September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
The American Urological Association (AUA), the AUA Foundation and NFL Hall of Famer Mike Haynes are saluting the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD-7) for his outstanding efforts in raising public awareness and support for expanded research, training, and early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. A special presentation will be made during a reception at [...]
Sep
23
New Len Bias Documentary Highlights Need for Drug Policy Reform
September 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Earlier today I attended a film screening, and walked away with quite the lesson on this country’s existing drug laws. The documentary, Without Bias, was a recounting of the tragedy that befell University of Maryland basketball star, Len Bias. Yeah, I knew the story. Back in 1986 I was an editorial assistant at Sports Illustrated [...]
Sep
10
Steelers Remember, Honor 9/11 Victims and Raise Money for Memorial
September 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Tonight the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers kick off the new NFL season, playing host to the Tennessee Titans. But it is the events before and after the game that past and present players put their real game faces on.
On the eve of the eighth anniversary of 9/11, the team remembers the men [...]
