May 24, 2013

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Joins ’42′s’ Boseman in ‘Draft Day’

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*Sean “Diddy” Combs is among the newcomers joining Kevin Costner and “42” star Chadwick Boseman in “Draft Day,” which begins production today in New York. Rosanna Arquette (“What About Brian”), David Ramsey (“Arrow”) and W. Earl Brown (“Rectify,” “The Lone Ranger”) have also been announced as part of the production from Co-producers Summit and OddLot [...]




‘42’ Star Chadwick Boseman Enters ‘Draft Day’

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*With “42” looking down on all competition at the box office this week, its breakout star Chadwick Boseman is looking forward to joining another sports-themed pic…this time, taking place on the gridiron. The actor is reportedly in talks for “Draft Day,” an NFL-set project from director Ivan Reitman. Kevin Costner stars as the general manager [...]




Robert Griffin III Chosen as #1 by Redskins; #2 NFL Draft pick Overall

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*As expected, the Washington Redskins chose Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III as their number one draft pick. Griffin was the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. The Redskins’ quickly chose the Baylor quarterback Thursday night in the early minutes of the draft. It was obvious Washington had targeted Griffin since making a [...]




Zach Randolph of Grizzlies Investigated for Assault Against Weed Man

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*While the NBA is on strike it looks like the players are having a hard time staying out of trouble. Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (pictured) is in a situation after police searched his Oregon home to investigate the alleged assault of a drug dealer. The victim told police he came to the home of [...]




Cam Newton Chooses Perennial Sports for Representation

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*Cam Newton, recently selected 1st overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft, has signed with NFL agents Tony Paige and Chitta Mallik of Perennial Sports and Bus Cook of BC Sports for representation. Newton, the Heisman Trophy winner, had one of the most successful college football seasons in recent history as he [...]




NFL Draft: Panthers Take Cam Newton in Quiet First Round

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*With a royal wedding and deadly tornados dominating headlines yesterday, the NFL draft took place in New York without much fanfare, and even included notable boos for Commissioner Roger Goodell from fans bitter about the labor battle. As expected, Auburn quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton was the first pick, and went straight to [...]




With Heisman and National Championship Newton Enters NFL Draft

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*To absolutely no one’s surprise, Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton announced that will skip his senior season and enter the NFL draft after leading Auburn to a national championship and drawing nearly as much attention for a pay-for-play scandal as for his dynamic performances. Auburn released a statement Thursday night about the quarterback’s decision following [...]




FSU’s Myron Rolle Drafted amid Rhodes Scholar Backlash

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*The Tennessee Titans nabbed Florida State safety and Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday against quiet concern over his commitment to the game. Rolle graduated in 2 1/2 years from Florida State, where he played safety for three years. He chose to skip his senior year after [...]