About Shawn Alexander

A team of scientists who analyzed the brain tissue of renowned NFL linebacker Junior Seau after his suicide last year have concluded the football player suffered a debilitating brain disease likely caused by two decades worth of hits to the head, researchers and his family exclusively told ABC News and ESPN. In May, Seau, 43 […]

Dr. James Andrews, Andrews Institute, regarding procedure performed on Washington Football Team quarterback Robert Griffin III “Robert Griffin III had successful knee surgery. He had a direct repair of his LCL and a re-do of his previous ACL reconstruction. We expect a full recovery and it is everybody’s hope and belief that due to Robert’s […]

Nearly a month after he questioned the “blackness” of Washington Washington Football Team quarterback Robert Griffin III on ESPN airwaves, Rob Parker is out of a job. The network announced Tuesday that the commentator’s time with ESPN is over. “Rob Parker’s contract expired at year’s end. Evaluating our needs and his work, including his recent […]

Head coach Mike Shanahan reported that Robert Griffin III is seeking a second opinion on an MRI that created more questions than answers. “Right now, I really don’t know. Everything right now is total speculation,” Shanahan said. “There is a concern. They want to take another look and have a physical exam with him to […]

Lucas, 68, and Hobson, the president of Chicago investment firm Ariel Investments LLC, have been together for the past six years. It will be Lucas’ second marriage. He was married to Oscar-winning film editor Marcia Lucas from 1969 to 1983. No date or location for the wedding has been made public. Hobson, 43, serves on […]

Anquan Boldin set a franchise record with 145 yards on five receptions, including the clinching touchdown, as the Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-9 in Sunday’s AFC Wild Card Game. The previously struggling Ravens defense was staunch, no doubt inspired by star linebacker Ray Lewis appearing in his final home game before retiring. The […]

In the final minutes of Sunday’s season-ending 24-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Washington Washington Football Team quarterback Robert Griffin III was alone on the bench, hands clasped, his eyes closed in prayer. The bulky brace had been removed from his right knee and discarded. One of the most electrifying debut seasons in NFL history […]

Ray Lewis said he could never imagine this day. And when it came, his words stuck in his throat. Then Lewis started talking about family – his sons. He took a deep breath, and out it came. “Today I told my team that this will be my last ride,” Lewis said. After 17 years as […]

  Tony Romo‘s performance in Sunday night’s 28-18 loss to the Washington Washington Football Team brought his critics storming back to life just as the Dallas Cowboys quarterback appeared primed to slay his ghosts. Romo paved the way for the Washington Football Team‘ first NFC East title since 1999 by tossing three soul-crushing interceptions in defeat. Meanwhile, […]

Robert Griffin III threw for one touchdown and had a fumble turn into another score, and the Washington Washington Football Team pulled within one game of the NFC East lead with a 17-16 win over the New York Giants on Monday night. The Washington Football Team improved to 6-6 with their third consecutive victory, tied with the […]