Author: Landon Buford

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Landon is a sports writer and a former Forbes contributor for For(bes) The Culture, covering all things entertainment, sports, and culture. He is originally from Seattle, Washington, but grew up in Richardson, Texas. In addition to Forbes, Landon had stops at Sports Illustrated, Heavy.com, USA Today Sports, Vayner Media, and the Dallas Observer.

Earlier this year, the Denver Broncos and the Walton-Penner family reached a buy-and-sell agreement to take over the National Football League team. According to CNBC, the Walton-Penners, led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, made the acquisition of the Broncos from the Pat Bowlen Trust for $4.65 billion, a record for a US sports franchise. “We are thrilled to be selected to move forward with the purchase of the Denver Broncos! Carrie, Greg, and I are inspired by the opportunity to steward this great organization in a vibrant community full of opportunity and passionate fans,” said the Walton-Penner family Ownership group.…

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Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is winning former NFL punter turned WWE commentator Pat McAfee every social media post. Earlier this week, the current Broncos quarterback could be seen walking out of his home in an all-white Good Man Brand outfit before the Broncos took on the Dallas Cowboys for their preseason game on Saturday. https://twitter.com/DangeRussWilson/status/1558578184588734464?s=20&t=yCXAUp2-xBZF13asri8RjQ “First game, let’s go. Broncos Country, you already know what it is; let’s ride, baby. I can’t wait; it’s going to be fun. I love you guys,” said Wilson. The video ends with Wilson about to get into his all-black Rolls-Royce. Two days…

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Earlier this month, Marquise “Hollywood” Brown was arrested on August 3 for exceeding 85 mph in a 65 mph zone. According to multiple outlets, he was traveling at 126 mph. Of course, his head coach, Kliff Kingsbury, wasn’t happy that Brown was arrested. “Obviously, he knows he’s got to be better than that,” the Arizona head coach said, “and he will be moving forward.” https://twitter.com/PHNX_Cardinals/status/1555253914739412993?s=20&t=Hzq5RUAaioOeKo9yhIGi7A Brown addressed the media for the first time since the incident On Wednesday afternoon, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown spoke about the arrest and that it was a mistake from which he wants…

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According to Mike Dugar of The Athletic, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss his scheduled start against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. https://twitter.com/MikeDugar/status/1559696420797526024?s=20&t=-EUnmFbwqwKw84VKflHYsA Per Dugar, Geno will get the start against Chicago, with Jacob Eason being his backup. “Can assume Geno Smith will start against the Bears on Thursday, with Jacob Eason getting a bunch of reps too. Eason didn’t play against Pittsburgh and hasn’t gotten a ton of reps in camp. Drew Lock can return to the team next week.” According to Seahawks.com, the plan was for Smith to start the mock…

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury wasn’t happy that Cardinals’ wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown spent a day in jail earlier this week. Sharing with the media that Brown has “got to be better than that,” according to TMZ. Per TMZ, Brown was arrested around 7:05 Am in north Phoenix after officers said he was speeding. Jail records show he was charged with exceeding 85 mph in a 65 mph zone — and according to several media outlets, the police said he was traveling at 126 mph. “Obviously, he knows he’s got to be better than that,” the Arizona head coach…

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NFL training camps are in full effect across the league. However, the NFL Network on-air talent elected to kill time by continuing their off-air conversation. NFL Network reporters Ian Rapoport, James Palmer, and Andrew Siciliano are trending on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. Following making a joke referencing the nine-year sentence that Phoenix Mercury Center Brittney Griner received on Thursday, according to a clip by Doc Holliday. Social Media Reacts: https://twitter.com/The_DocHolliday/status/1555219723805229056?s=20&t=tjD0rVacNWEZLvbxxPYdPw Palmer was joking about how Rapoport claimed he could survive in a Russian prison. The timing of Palmer’s joke was tasteless and corny concerning Griner’s verdict, meaning that…

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Artie Burns since leaving college at the University of Miami has either been injured or has underperformed. However, he still possesses the talent the Pittsburgh Steelers saw when they took him with the 25th pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. Last season for the Chicago Bears, Burns played 11 games and had 21 tackles [17 solo and four assists], according to NFL.com. Burn is looking to become a starter this season with the Seahawks and continue his upward project in the Emerald City. Burns’ arrival at the Seahawks concluded a process that began during the 2020 season…

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The Seahawks have entered August on a slippery slope. Their franchise QB is gone. Their legendary middle line back Bobby Wagner is now playing for a divisional rival, their excellent  strong safety Jamal Adams is injured again and their head coach Pete Carroll works from home after testing positive for COVID-19. For a refresher, two of their top young players competed in training camp. Check out DK Metcalf and EDGE Darrell Taylor argue and then fight to practice. https://twitter.com/mattyfbrown/status/1554240563406405635?s=20&t=LNPITgAx8LRGmT8cGKOyqg These things are typical in training camp were you see defensive and offensive players get into it. Over the weekend Buffalo…

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On Saturday, former Seattle Seahawks’ Duane Brown was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly owning a concealed weapon. According to ESPN, Brown, the five-time Pro Bowl, posted bail for $10,000 and was released at 11:32 p.m. PST. Brown is due back in Los Angeles Superior Court next month to face the charge, which is a misdemeanor. TMZ reported that the weapon was not loaded and was found in Brown’s baggage by airport security. He was arrested and detained at 3:08 p.m. PST. Duane Browns’ time with the Seahawks Brown started 17 games for the Seattle Seahawks this past…

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