Investigative stories

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.

Should ex-NFL star Kellen Winslow II use mental defect defense to help avoid life in prison?

I had touched on it after Winslow was arrested, but here Brent Schrotenboer and I delve into the possible use of head trauma as a defense. I had developed a working relationship with one of Winslow’s attorney and used other sources for this feature.

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)

Online database

Database of FBS coaches salaries (Nov. 10, 2009)

Online database

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)

Web version

New Mexico State’s Rutenberg pays dues to chase dream (Nov. 12, 2009)