Commanders caught holding back ticket revenue from the NFL
Working off a tip I had received at an NFL owners meeting, I was able to break the news that Congress had received information that the Commanders (under then-owner Dan Snyder) had held back ticket revenue from the league—a claim that was backed up by an NFL probe released more than a year later.
Brett Favre’s Mississippi Welfare Scandal Entanglement
Reports of Brett Favre’s alleged involvement in the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history bounced in and out of the news cycle pretty quickly. But I delved in and broke several stories related to how he and causes close to the Hall of Fame quarterback gained access to federal welfare dollars often denied to the poorest people in the nation’s most impoverished state.
Five years later, setting the record straight on the Ray Rice video
One of the darkest moments in NFL history may have never come to light if not for $91,000. That’s how much the video footage of Ray Rice assaulting his then-fiancee in an Atlantic City elevator was sold to TMZ for before being published on Sept. 8, 2014, I learned through a source. That was the first time anyone pinpointed that amount, which was part of this “what if?” story.
The story that sent Kellen Winslow II to prison
I had numerous scoops as I helped report out Kellen Winslow II’s alleged serial rape spree. But the info I obtained via Winslow’s Strava account (before it was deleted) ensured the warrant for his DNA wouldn’t be tossed out during his criminal case. Winslow was ultimately convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison.
Former Players, Staff Reveal Troubling Allegations of Toxic Culture Under P.J. Fleckson
College sports has undergone massive changes over the last several years, but there are still issues related to the treatment of athletes. My deep dive into P.J. Fleck’s early years at the University of Minnesota included multiple players relaying to me what they endured while with the Gophers that were heartbreaking to hear.
Use a fitness app to track your workouts? Your data may not be as protected as you think
The news hook was my research that led to the crucial evidence that led to Winslow’s conviction. I painstakingly went through TOSes and reached out major fitness app and wearable companies to show readers how companies track and potentially sell their fitness information.
Some others
College athletes studies guided toward ‘major in eligibility’ (Nov. 19, 2008)
Web version of APSE award-winning project
Multimedia marketing deals at NCAA schools (April 2, 2009)
Database of FBS coaches salaries (Nov. 10, 2009)
Pay booms in hard times (Nov. 10, 2009)
Front page Jump Web version Interesting clauses Family affair
Big pay for Boise St. (Nov. 11 2009)
New Mexico State’s Rutenberg pays dues to chase dream (Nov. 12, 2009)
Front page Inside Web version with video
Concussions
Legislation for safety isn’t no-brainer (May 22, 2012)
Ex-Redskins up front on concussions Supplements and health (May 24, 2012)
NFL Alumni Association investigation
NFL players question alumni group (Jan, 30, 2012)
Was Martin’s candidacy properly vetted? (Jan, 30, 2012)
NFL alumni board defends director (Feb. 3, 2012)
Supplements
High rate of supplements tainted (Dec. 5, 2007)
Dietary supplements cause 600 ‘adverse events‘ (Sept. 22, 2008)
Company stops shipping supplement in NFL drug probe (Oct. 31, 2008)
Company recalls supplement at center of NFL drug probe (Nov. 19, 2008)
Senate panel examine supplement safety (Sept. 29, 2009)
Growth of Energy Drinks Speeds Debate on Their Dangers (8/17/2010)
A.J. Perez 