
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)
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)