USA Gymnastics has named Li Li Leung as its new president and CEO USA Gymnastics recently announced that Li Li Leung will become the organization’s new president and CEO. According to Sporting News, Leung has served as the NBA’s vice president for global partnerships in the past. This transition will mark the induction of the […]
Category: Out of the Shark Zone
Out of the Shark Zone, Feb. 19, 2019
LeBron James to own an NBA team Following in the footsteps of NBA legend Michael Jordan, LeBron James wants to be a team owner. James has been talking with Fenway Sports president Sam Kennedy and business partner Maverick Carter about owning one, if not multiple, teams in the future. James’ goal for the future is […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Feb. 12, 2019
Can thrown at Gronkowski’s head during parade The city of Boston seems to love throwing beer cans at its champions. On Tuesday, February 5, the New England Patriots rode through the city of Boston on Duck Boats during their championship parade. During the parade, a fan threw a beer can that hit Patriots tight end […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Feb. 5, 2019
NFL focusing on minority coaching opportunities NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told the Associated Press that “the league will keep focusing on opportunities to create a deeper pool of minority coaching candidates.” The Associated Press found that of the 2018 season staff for coaching, there were only four minority stepping-stone positions for offensive coordinator and quarterback […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Jan. 29, 2019
NFL looks into AFC title game laser report During the AFC title game on Jan. 20, a Kansas City television reporter noticed that a laser was flashed at Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady. There was a green dot flickering around the quarterback’s shoulder and face and it looked like whoever was doing it was trying to […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Jan. 22, 2019
Super Bowl LIII to take place in Atlanta Super Bowl LIII has been scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. NFC Champions, the Los Angeles Rams will be playing against the AFC Champions, the New England Patriots at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. This stadium has a retractable glass ceiling […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Jan. 15, 2019
First female NFL Playoffs referee On Sunday, January 13, Sarah Thomas was a referee in the AFC divisional playoff game with the Chargers facing off against the Patriots, making her the first woman to referee an NFL playoff game. This isn’t her first “first” however, as she was also the first woman to referee a […]
Out of the Sharkzone, Jan. 8, 2019
NFL to review the Rooney Rule In early December, the NFL’s 32 team owners made an announcement about strengthening rules that obligate teams to consider hiring minorities for coaching and executive staff. The league’s chief human resources officer said it was to “beef up” an already existing regulation (called the Rooney Rule), and not a […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Nov. 27, 2018
Highest scoring Monday Night Football game The Los Angeles Rams and Kansas City Chiefs made history on Nov. 19 in their Monday Night Football matchup. The Rams won 54-51 in what many have deemed a Super Bowl LIII preview. According to USA Today, the game became the highest scoring Monday Night Football game in its […]
Out of the Shark Zone, Nov. 20, 2018
Larry Fitzgerald now second NFL all-time receiving yards Larry Fitzgerald passed Terrell Owens to become the second on the all-time receiving yards list in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 11. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver finished the game with 15,952 yards, 18 more yards than the now-third place and Hall of […]