'They look a certain way': Comedian DL Hughley accuses black Philadelphia Eagles players of not caring about black people



Comedian D.L. Hughley said black Philadelphia Eagles players who visited President Trump at the White House are obviously the type of men who do not care about issues that affect other black people.

Hughley launched attacks at the president and called him a racist who is "eroding black history" and rolling black people back to a point of being "nonexistent."

The Philadelphia Eagles recently visited the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl win in February, and media members and commentators were quick to attack running back Saquon Barkley for golfing with the president ahead of the visit.

Hughley, while speaking to TMZ, rejected the idea that the event was a historical formality and criticized Barkley and other Eagles players for honoring a president "who assaults black people" and "insults [black] history on a daily basis."

"I think that it's not just political. What Donald Trump has done and is doing to black history is unsavory and is undeniable. Donald Trump is deliberately trying to erase black people's history, for whatever quest."

'He seems like the type of guy who would do that and be indifferent to what's happening to black people.'

Hughley then launched into a diatribe and claimed he is able to tell that certain black people, simply by observing them, are the type of people who do not care about other black people.

"Any black man that [goes to the White House] is going to obviously catch some level of heat. When a black person does it, when it's a black person, I can always tell what kind of black person. I can always tell what they are."

Hughley continued and claimed that Barkley had a white girlfriend who used the "N-word" in reference to a song, which served as evidence for him that he is the "kind of guy that is indifferent to what black people go through."

"It's just true," Hughley continued. "And I think I've noticed that to be consistent with a lot of black people who show up [to Trump events]. So to me, he seems like the type of guy who would do that and be indifferent to what's happening to black people."

TMZ's Harvey Levin challenged Hughley, saying that in his experience, the president is willing to listen to "the last person in the room" and said surely it is worth it to try to have a conversation with the president on policy rather than not engage him due to his perceived beliefs.

"If you're just out of the game, good luck to you for the next four years," Levin said.

Hughley persisted, though, and said Trump has a "lack of respect for black people" and draws in black people like Barkley.

Barkley recently responded to criticisms by saying, "Maybe I just respect the office," and that he had also recently golfed with President Barack Obama, proving his impartiality on the matter.

However, those remarks sparked even more backlash, particularly from Philadelphia-area sports writer Les Bowen, who took to his X account to say Barkley did not grasp the politics he was getting himself involved in.

"Saquon is a good person & a wonderful player. It’s tricky when people in sports, with huge platforms & good intentions, blunder into stuff they don’t fully grasp," Bowen wrote. "To me, this is 'Reggie White at the Wisconsin legislature' level cluelessness. Not a bad guy, but out of his depth."

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'I don't want this entitled person on my team': Shedeur Sanders was passed on because of his attitude, NFL insiders claim



Shedeur Sanders fell off the draft board of nearly every team because of his arrogance and attitude, NFL insiders have reported.

Former NFL quarterback turned analyst Boomer Esiason said NFL owners told their teams to take Sanders off their draft boards after he "torpedoed himself."

'I think he was very off putting to many, many coaches and general managers in the league.'

Esiason echoed what many reporters and analysts have been saying about Sanders, the son of NFL legend Deion, in that the young quarterback's attitude off the field and at the NFL Combine was what dropped him from a first-round draft pick to a fifth. By most accounts, Sanders was lucky to be drafted even then.

"When you listen to this kid talk, prior or at the Combine, about 'if you want a new culture in your locker room, I'm the guy to do that, I can turn it around.' I mean, he's very high on himself, and I think he was very off-putting, off-putting to many, many coaches and general managers in the league," Esiason said on WFAN660 radio. "I'm telling you right now — and I know this after talking to three different personnel people in the NFL this weekend — they didn't even have him on their board. They took him off, and they took him off because the owner said, 'Take him off.'"

Relaying what he was told owners had said, Esiason recalled, "'I don't want that guy. I don't want this entitled person on our team,' and I don't blame them."

Shedeur Sanders speaks to the media during the 2025 NFL Combine despite not participating. Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images

Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter had a similar report from his conversations with NFL staff members. On the "Fully Loaded" podcast, Carter said there were many factors that hurt Sanders' draft ranking.

Not only did Carter feel it was a disservice for Sanders to not participate in the NFL Draft Combine, but also his attitude in his interviews, his media statements, and his father's advocation hurt his image with teams. According to Carter, Sanders may have hurt his chances with many teams in the future, as well, because of his attitude, as general managers and coaches will remember their first interaction with him.

"Let me tell you what he understands today, OK?" Carter explained. "He ain't running s**t, OK? Let me tell you what, they taught him a great lesson. Like, you don't have this figured out, your dad don't have this figured out."

Despite President Trump advocating for Sanders' talent and bloodline, critics seem to agree that Sanders was the author of his own demise.

CBS Sports NFL reporter Jonathan Jones said Sanders "sandbagged" several of his interviews and "did not give it his all" in meetings with teams he did not think would draft him, which "rubbed some teams the wrong way."

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero said an assistant coach told him that Sanders conducted "the worst formal interview" he had ever witnessed in his life.

The assistant coach used a now all-too-familiar term, "entitled," to describe Sanders, and he added that he has "horrible body language," "blames teammates," and actually is "not that good," Pelissero relayed, per Yahoo Sports.

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Ex-NFL player training for a comeback ... while in prison for vehicular manslaughter



Former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is reportedly training for an NFL comeback while behind bars in prison.

A former first-round draft pick in 2020, Ruggs pled guilty to one count of driving under the influence resulting in death and one count of vehicular manslaughter in 2021. Ruggs' accident led to the death of a 23-year-old-woman when he hit Tina Tintor with his Corvette, allegedly with alcohol in his system.

The plea deal, according to CBS Sports, resulted in 36 to 120 months for the first charge, a felony, and an additional six months for the second charge, a misdemeanor.

Ruggs will be eligible for parole in August 2026 and has reportedly been allotted time while in prison to work out for a potential return to the NFL.

Interestingly, the revelations have not come from Ruggs himself, but rather from Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs. The Pro Bowl rusher said he has stayed in touch with Ruggs since they were teammates in Alabama.

"I still talk to Henry. Henry still calls me. I still help him out. ... We're still connected. I know his whole family. He's from Alabama. He played with me at 'Bama. His momma and them taught me how to bowl. ... Keeping up with him and hearing him talk, it brings me spirits, because he's always positive," Jacobs explained.

Jacobs, 27, said that Ruggs has been training in prison and that he has been making calls in hopes of getting help to get in front of some teams upon his release.

"He's positive about everything. He's training. They let him train and things like that, so I'm like, 'When you come out, man, I don't know if you will get a chance.' I've been talking to some people for him. They've been saying a couple of teams are willing to give him a chance. I'm like, 'When you get that chance, man, you better not, ever, don't look back, and prove to yourself and prove to everybody that one decision don't define you and who you are as a man.'"

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs is advocating for Henry Ruggs' NFL return. Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images

'He's a good kid. He's never been in trouble. I've never seen him do nothing crazy.'

Jacobs attempted to paint Ruggs in a favorable light, as one would expect, describing the incarcerated player as the "breadwinner of the family" who has been changing his family's life.

"I had some words with some [of his family], and I'm just like, 'Man, y'all got to understand, like, he the breadwinner of the family. He the one changing all of y'all's lives. Everybody.'"

"And then not only that, he's a good kid. He's never been in trouble. I've never seen him do nothing crazy," Jacobs continued. "He was just one of them guys that have a very, very unfortunate situation and something happened, a decision that he made. That's what hurt me the most. Man, he isn't somebody you would look at and be like, 'Bro, you deserved this to happen to you.'"

Ruggs played for the Raiders in 2020 and 2021, recording 921 receiving yards with four touchdowns in 20 games. The 26-year-old also had 11 kick return attempts while with the team.

When Ruggs signed his rookie contract in 2020, he was making an average salary of $4.17 million, with a $9.68 million signing bonus.
His entire $16 million contract was guaranteed upon signing.

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'Jesus won': Las Vegas Raiders top draft pick centers achievements around God



Boise State's Ashton Jeanty added to the growing acceptance of Christianity in the NFL when he was selected early in the first round by the Las Vegas Raiders.

At No. 6 overall, Jeanty became the highest-drafted Boise State player in the school's history. The accolade will be hard for him to escape, but it has been his faith that he has managed to keep at center stage.

As he was about to exit the draft stage, Jeanty was asked to provide advice and what he would say to his 10-year-old self. The athlete said, "Just continue to trust in God and your abilities, and stay disciplined."

"All your goals and dreams are accomplish-able," he added, per Sports Spectrum.

Soon thereafter, Jeanty sat down for his first press conference for Las Vegas to get introduced to the Raiders' fanbase. The young running back was asked a lot about his character — which is something that was of particular focus for the team's coaching staff — with one reporter asking how much faith is a part of Jeanty "as a man."

'God had His hands on this [Boise State] program.'

"It's everything,” Jeanty replied. "That's what I've been rooted in. That's what helped me get to where I'm at in this point. I'm just thankful for that relationship with the man upstairs because it's given me so many opportunities."

Jeanty has reportedly been featured in pro-Christian videos with organizations such as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In a video for that group, Jeanty described himself as a "Christian cleverly disguised as an All-American running back."

"I've learned that God has blessed me with amazing talents. I've just been able to do a lot of great things with it, but at the same time, not losing yourself in it and understanding that my identity is in Christ," Jeanty said in the video.

He added, "God had His hands on this [Boise State] program. I could see that Christianity was a big thing here and that guys were real big on their faith. I learned to embrace that, and all the guys and people around the facility have embraced me."

Boise State was founded by the Episcopal Church in 1932.

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Boise State had a second man of faith drafted late in the sixth round; defensive end Ahmed Hassanein immediately referenced his faith on a media call afterwards, as well.

"[My time at Boise State] taught me so much, other than being a football player and a pass rusher. It taught me how to be a man. A man of God. A man of honor. A man of respect."

According to CNN, Hassanein previously converted from Islam to Christianity and soon become a leader in the Boise State locker room.

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Blaming Shedeur Sanders’ Late Draft Selection On ‘Racism’ Is As Dumb As It Gets

What's truly 'crazy' is automatically placing nonexistent 'racism' as the source of Sanders' fifth-round selection.

'Are they STUPID?' Trump mocks NFL owners for not picking Shedeur Sanders in first round of NFL Draft



A star-studded NFL Draft left viewers shocked when Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL great Deion Sanders, went unselected in the widely televised first round.

The massive event outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, featured thousands of fans in attendance and celebrity appearances. The draft even kicked off with former Green Bay Packers star Clay Matthews reading an alleged letter from President Trump.

On stage, Matthews opened an envelope and said, "So let me tell you what it reads here, all right? It says, 'My fellow Americans, the Bears still suck!'"

It turned out, however, that the president was watching and was not exactly happy with how things turned out. As Colorado's Sanders remained undrafted, Trump took to Truth Social on day two of the NFL Draft to voice his displeasure with NFL owners.

"What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID?" Trump wrote. "Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He's also a very good coach, streetwise and smart! Therefore, Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is all set for Greatness. He should be 'picked' IMMEDIATELY by a team that wants to WIN. Good luck Shedeur, and say hello to your wonderful father!"

Sanders was eventually selected in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns and took to his own social media to write, "Thank you GOD."

The young quarterback did not let his emotions get the best of him, even though he seemingly had every right to.

Sanders was expected by most to be a first-round draft choice; the athlete even had an entire set and draft party set up in anticipation of that fact. The set featured a shelf of prospective teams' hats, an interview area, and customized everything.

To make matters worse, Sanders was the victim of a prank draft call; the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich admitted to taking the players' number off an open iPad belonging to his father and using it to pose as the New Orleans Saints general manager in a call to Sanders.

Unfortunately, this is is quite common, and multiple players said they had received prank calls about being drafted, according to ESPN.

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Why did it take so long?

Sanders was expected, at worst, to be a second-round pick. However, ESPN's Pete Thamel said that most teams did not think of him as a first-round talent and did not think he had NFL rhythm.

"They wanted to see him more throwing in rhythm," Thamel said. "They wanted to see him show a little bit more athleticism. He's considered a mediocre athlete who didn't have enough film that they thought immediately translated."

CBS Sports NFL reporter Jonathan Jones said, though, that Sanders "sandbagged" several of his NFL interviews. Jones claimed that Sanders "did not give it his all" in meetings with teams he did not think would draft him, which "rubbed some teams the wrong way."

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero echoed similar sentiments and said an NFL assistant coach told him that Sanders conducted "the worst formal interview" he had ever witnessed in his life.

"He's so entitled. He takes unnecessary sacks. He never plays on time. He has horrible body language. He blames teammates. ... But the biggest thing is, he's not that good," Pelissero relayed, per Yahoo Sports.

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NFL legend Clay Matthews kicks off draft with hilarious 'message' from President Trump



The NFL draft opened with a lot more fanfare than usual in 2025, but received backlash just for mentioning the sitting president.

As soon-to-play athletes in the NFL showed up in fancier suits and bigger chains than ever before due to name, image, and likeness deals, the pageantry of the 2025 NFL Draft was unlike any other, as seemingly the entire city of Green Bay, Wisconsin, showed up to an outdoor rendition of the night that looked more like a music festival than a sporting event.

The night began, for some reason, with Commissioner Roger Goodell, former Green Bay Packers star Clay Matthews, and rapper Lil Wayne riding bicycles onto the stage.

Matthews then stepped up to the podium to begin the night and revealed he had a message from the president.

"I just got off the phone with the president, Donald Trump," Matthews began, as the crowd reacted with a huge cheer. "He asked me to pass a message along to all 32 NFL franchises."

Matthews then slowly opened an envelope before saying, "So let me tell you what it reads here, all right? It says, 'My fellow Americans, the Bears still suck!'"

Matthews later posted a picture of his alleged presidential letter online. However, even just a passing mention of President Trump during the draft was enough to rattle a few cages.

One fan called the instance "s***ty," while another who had "Trump for prison" in their X profile said to Matthews, "Another reason to hate you."

One viewer even took the chance to call Matthews a "MAGA fascist."

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It was a unique draft night for many reasons, but no more awkward moment was felt than one involving Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, son of Pro Football Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders.

Sanders had an entire set erected and a draft party set up in anticipation of his first-round selection. The set was complete with a shelf of prospective teams' hats, an interview area, and more. Unfortunately for Sanders, he was not drafted and had to address fans and media members after his name went uncalled.

"We all didn't expect this, of course," Sanders told fans. "But I feel like with God, anything is possible, everything is possible. I don't feel like this happened for no reason."

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

As for the first overall selection, the Tennessee Titans chose Cam Ward from Miami with their No. 1 pick. The young quarterback thanked God for his selection as he fought back tears.

"The hard work that I put myself through, and just the unbelievable work ethic that I have — I just always had faith."

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Trump goes No. 1 in US Politician Draft, vows 4 titles



With the NFL Draft set for Thursday, it’s the perfect time to ask: What if we drafted politicians instead of players? Let’s go!

Welcome to the 2025 U.S. Politician Draft, where Republicans and Democrats roll into the arena hoping to rebuild for seasons to come.

Some are calling this the most lopsided deal since the Colts traded John Elway for a bag of footballs and a guy named Bob.

A big thank you to tonight’s sponsors: Tunnels to Towers, Balance of Nature, and My Pillow — three great companies that, unlike Congress, deliver results.

The Republicans are on the clock

With the first overall pick, the GOP selects Donald J. Trump.

After a few seasons off the field — and away from Twitter — Trump returns to the draft in miraculous shape. His personal physician called him “the healthiest player in the history of modern sport.” No drug test necessary.

Trump remains the only player in the league who audibles before the snap, calls a completely different play mid-huddle, and still somehow scores — while the defense tears itself apart yelling at each other on MSNBC.

Financial upside? Huge. If the team goes bankrupt, Trump just buys it. He’s also promised to play for free, though some say the locker room minibar may take a hit.

Critics say he’s not coachable. Trump disagrees: “I know the playbook better than the coaches. Frankly, I wrote the playbook. I am the playbook.”

He guarantees four straight championships — plus a fifth if the league lets him contest the fourth.

Democrats are up next

With pick number two, they select Gavin Newsom.

He looks the part. Photogenic, polished, and press-conference-ready — even when his team loses by 40, he convinces fans that the scoreboard was hacked.

Newsom’s draft stock rose after he pledged to donate his signing bonus so fans could get free concessions and merch. But analysts warn he’s a high-risk pick. Late-game drives? He panics. Crisis management? He disappears. His turf demands? “I’ll only play on artificial grass — I don’t like getting dirty.”

Originally drafted as a quarterback, Newsom has struggled. Scouts note he throws everything to the far left — often out of bounds. If he can’t adjust, the team will switch him to punter, where he already excels at kicking responsibility downfield.

The mid-draft sentimental pick

With pick 199, the GOP selects JD Vance, hoping for a Tom Brady-style miracle.

Vance enters the league late. He didn’t even start playing until recently. But he brings grit, a lunch pail, and a dramatic pivot to the Trump playbook that showed elite flexibility. He once tackled Trump in print — now he blocks for him in prime time. And he didn’t even pull a hamstring during the flip.

Republicans say he’ll back up Trump for four years, unless he gets traded to Fox News first.

Now for the blockbuster trade

In a shocking move, the GOP trades aging locker-room distractions Mitt Romney and Liz Cheney to the Democrats in exchange for Elon Musk and Tulsi Gabbard. Some are calling it the most lopsided deal since the Colts traded John Elway for a bag of footballs and a guy named Bob.

As a bonus, the Democrats throw in RFK Jr.’s free-agent rights, though insiders suspect that was more of a liability dump.

The final pick: Mr. Irrelevant

With the last selection, the Democrats take Tim Walz — a high school assistant football coach turned political long shot. Walz hyped himself as the toughest guy in the draft, but fell hard after investigators revealed he exaggerated his college stats and padded his practice reps.

He claims he's ready to lead, but even his huddle thinks he’s more clipboard than quarterback.

One name, however, never gets called.

Pete Buttigieg, who expected his middle-school junior varsity experience to carry him through the draft, watched the board in disbelief. His old coach didn’t help, saying, “Pete took off half the season — and no one noticed.”

As it turns out, “transportation” isn’t a position.

Older woman 'targeted' college football star in extortion plot with sexual assault claim, player's agent claims



Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond denied allegations of sexual assault, while his agent claimed the athlete was "set up" by the accuser.

Bond is currently ranked as the 10th-best NCAA wide receiver in the country by ESPN ahead of the NFL Draft and 57th overall in a recent mock draft by expert Mel Kiper Jr.

However, after a recent sexual assault claim, the 21-year old turned himself in and voluntarily cooperated with authorities, which resulted in a $25,000 bond.

The young athlete was arrested last week in Texas after a woman, approximately 29 years old, claimed he had engaged in sexual activity with her that she did not want.

According to NBC Sports, the woman claimed the two discussed having sex over text, which included "one act in particular, which the victim said she would consider."

When the two met for a sexual encounter, Bond allegedly “brought up the notion of the act they'd previously discussed," but the woman said she "was not comfortable trying it."

The affidavit claimed that Bond did it anyway and was "using his body weight against her and covering her mouth."

The woman alleged that Bond asked her to sign a nondisclosure agreement afterward, which she refused, and also offered the woman a payment.

Bond responded by saying the accusation was "patently false."

"Unfortunately, claims like these prove to be harmful to all involved, absent full review. I kindly request that all reserve judgement until the authorities provide a complete report based on truth and evidence," Bond said, per ESPN.

NFL reporter Ian Rapoport posted an email on X that was reportedly sent from Bond's agent to all 32 NFL teams. The letter reportedly said that a "false narrative" had been amplified and a sinister plot had been unfolding.

"The truth, once revealed in its entirety, will show that [Bond] was targeted by a woman eight years his senior, relentlessly pursued, enticed by explicit photos & videos and ultimately setup [sic] for financial gain," wrote agent Damien Butler.

The agent added, "Isaiah, like most twenty-one-year-olds, must show a higher level of discernment in social media interactions and access, however, he is completely innocent of the allegations levied against him and will fight to clear his name."

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Bond recorded 540 receiving yards and 34 catches with Texas in 2024 with five touchdowns. He previously played at Alabama and totaled 888 yards and five touchdowns in two years.

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Fake Masters jackets, Beatles signatures, and a Kardashian photo named in fraudster's memorabilia scheme worth up to $550K



An FBI investigation resulted in a man pleading guilty to selling hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fake memorabilia.

A former California resident, who now resides in Mexico, pleaded guilty to selling fake sports memorabilia for nearly a decade and faces up to 20 years in prison.

Anthony J. Tremayne, a 58-year-old, sold "memorabilia containing purportedly genuine signatures of famous athletes, musicians, actors, and other celebrities," a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California reportedly read.

In the nine or so years Tremayne was selling memorabilia, he moved items like fraudulent Masters jackets, Pro Football Hall of Fame jackets, signed replica Stanley Cups, signed boxing gloves, and a photo with an alleged Kobe Bryant signature on it.

Items from the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Los Angeles Kings were all sold with signatures purported to be by members of those teams.

Tremayne's enterprise also consisted of typical celebrity memorabilia from musicians and actors; a fraudulently signed Beatles photo, guitars with fake signatures from Carrie Underwood and Prince, and even a Kardashian-signed picture.

It was the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" photo, that was alleged to have Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian's signatures, that ended up being the item that got Tremayne busted when he unknowingly sold it to an FBI agent for $200 in 2019.

A photo of the Kardashian sisters sold to an FBI agent is allegedly what brought down the memorabilia enterprise. Photo by: Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images.

According to ESPN, Tremayne tended to include a "Certificate of Authenticity" with his allegedly genuine signatures, but the FBI determined those also to be fake.

In the end, the estimated price tag for Tremayne's earnings ranged between $250,000 and $550,000, and he now faces a maximum federal prison sentence of up to 20 years. Tremayne was charged with 13 counts of wire fraud, three counts of mail fraud, and three counts of aggravated identity theft.

Tremayne is also accused of fleeing to Mexico to avoid paying $1.4 million in U.S. taxes; Tremayne formerly resided in West Covina, California, but lived in Rosarito, Mexico, when he was apprehended. He later appeared in U.S. District Court in Santa Ana, California.

However, a plea deal has reportedly reduced Tremayne's charges to just one count of mail fraud.

Other memorabilia that was noted in the federal scoop included forged signatures from actors from "Hunger Games," "Twilight," "Star Wars," and "Captain America."

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