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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
RG3, wife respond with cozy photo after Ryan Clark feud escalates with interracial marriage comment
Robert Griffin III's wife shared a loved-up photo of the couple Tuesday on Instagram — after she was thrown into the middle of the ex-NFL quarterback's feud with Ryan Clark, his former teammate and one-time ESPN colleague, earlier this week. In a photo posted on her Instagram Stories, Grete can be seen puckering up to the camera with heart animations around her face as she sat next to Griffin, her husband of seven years. She captioned the post with a heart hands emoji and Griffin's Instagram handle. 7 Grete Griffin cozied up to husband Robert Griffin III in a new Instagram post. Instagram 7 Robert Griffin III and Ryan Clark, his former NFL teammate and ESPN colleague, engaged in a heated back-and-forth on social media this past week. AP Griffin, 35, and his marriage to Grete, with whom he shares three daughters, was referenced Monday by Clark, who had been responding to the Fox Sports personality's take on the Angel Reese-Caitlin Clark rivalry, with the discussion taking a severe turn off the court. In the Fever's season-opening win Saturday against the Sky, Clark was called for a fragrant foul on Reese, with the Chicago star trying to confront her Indiana rival in the aftermath. Griffin assessed the situation in a post shared on X that same day and said Reese cannot 'continue the lie that she doesn't dislike Caitlin Clark.' 7 The exchange stemmed from Caitlin Clark's foul on Angel Reese in a Fever-Sky game on May 17, 2025. Getty Images 7 Robert Griffin III offered his take on the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry following the game. x 'I know what hatred looks like. Angel Reese HATES Caitlin Clark. Not some basketball rivalry hate either. Hate,' he wrote. Griffin then expanded on the matter on his 'Outta Pocket' podcast, with video of the episode featuring Grete in the background. In a post shared Monday on X, Clark, 45, said Griffin 'plays into the narrative that Reese is the villain of Clark's hero origin story,' including race and the former quarterback's personal life in his counterpoint. 7 Robert Griffin III with his wife, Grete. Getty Images for Netflix 'The one thing we know about RG3 is he's not having conversations at his home about what black women have to endure in this country, about what young, black women and athletes like Angel Reese have had to deal with being on the opposite side of Caitlin Clark's rise and ascension into stardom,' Clark said on 'The Pivot' podcast. '… If you're RG3, when's the last time within your household you've had a conversation about what she's dealing with? You haven't been able to do that because in both of your marriages, you've been married to white women. You haven't had opportunities to have those conversations to educate you on what they're feeling, what black women deal with, what they're seeing when they think of a young Angel Reese.' Grete and Griffin's first wife, Rebecca, are both white. As Clark's video gained traction online, Griffin fired back at his former Washington teammate for crossing a line. 'Ryan Clark didn't like my take on Angel Reese hating Caitlin Clark. That's fine. Disagreement is part of the game. But instead of debating my point, he personally attacked me and my family,' Griffin said Monday evening on X. 7 Ryan Clark spoke about Robert Griffin III and his personal life on 'The Pivot' podcast. The Pivot/X '… Ryan Clark personally attacking me and my family personally over a sports opinion is cowardly, spineless, and weak. Ryan Clark personally attacking me and my family personally over a sports opinion is a bad look for ESPN and for him as a man.' Clark hit back at Griffin, whom he played alongside in Washington for one season in 2014, stating Monday, 'I didn't attack your wife. I spoke on what you do on social media and Tv. Like I said. I met your wife and she seemed like a lovely lady that was worth more than the color of her skin! You be good bruh.' 'In no way tripping on any of it. Know exactly who I am, what I said, why I said it, & who I said it for! I can live with everything else,' he wrote in a separate X post. 7 Robert Griffin III hit back at Ryan Clark on X earlier this week. Getty Images Social media posts from Clark and Griffin continue to receive heightened attention following the public spat, including a since-deleted TikTok that featured Griffin and Grete with the caption, 'When someone has something to say to my non-confrontational husband,' per the Daily Mail. The Clark-Reese rivalry dates back to their college days, with the WNBA stars clashing in the 2023 national championship game, when Reese and the LSU Tigers topped Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, 102-85. The Sky hosts the Fever on June 7.
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Robert Griffin III nearing deal to become FOX college football analyst after ESPN exit
Robert Griffin III nearing deal to become FOX college football analyst after ESPN exit Show Caption Hide Caption NFL draft prospects reveal their outfits cost for draft night NFL draft prospects discuss the costs of their outfits for draft night and share a few details. Robert Griffin III is expected to join FOX Sports as the network's No. 2 college football analyst, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person was granted anonymity because the deal is not yet official. The Athletic first reported Griffin III's move Thursday. ESPN let Griffin III go prior to the start of last NFL season. The former Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 draft was an analyst on "Monday Night Countdown" and also called college games for the network. At FOX, he's expected to work with play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti (also formerly of ESPN). Griffin III would replace Brock Huard, who departed FOX to coach his son's high school football team. Griffin III worked on Netflix's broadcast of two games on Christmas Day during the 2024 season. He also co-hosts the "Outta Pocket" podcast with his wife, Grete.
Irish Daily Star
24-04-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Star
Shedeur Sanders' astonishing earnings, $400K Rolls Royce, retirement decision
Shedeur Sanders was once the highest-earning college football player , and he is now stepping into the NFL Draft as a highly-promising quarterback prospect. The 23-year-old has had a stellar career with the Jackson State Tigers and Colorado Buffaloes, recording 14,327 passing yards and 134 touchdowns from the backfield. Notably, Sanders's rushing performance was also impressive, especially in his final year, where he scored 17 touchdowns from just 29 rushing yards throughout his career. With a trophy cabinet boasting the Jerry Rice award, the Deacon Jones Trophy, and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award, Sanders is poised for a bright future in the NFL . There's been much speculation about whether the projected top-five QB would follow in the footsteps of his father, former NFL star Deion Sanders. Deion, a two-time Super Bowl champion, has played for teams including the Atlanta Falcons, the San Francisco 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Baltimore Ravens. Interestingly, Deion also served as Shedeur's head coach at the Buffaloes and trained Shedeur and his safety-playing brother Shilo at collegiate level. Given the family's deep roots in the NFL, it's no surprise that the young quarterback has earned accolades and financial rewards from his time in the sport. Here's a look at some of the major stories surrounding Shedeur Sanders, including his jaw-dropping college football earnings, controversy over his retirement choice, and how the quarterback spends his money when he's off the field. Shedeur Sanders' impressive college earnings Shedeur Sanders has made millions from his college football career (Image: RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Clocking up four college football seasons has netted Sanders a hefty sum through NIL deals and brand endorsements. TalkSPORT reported that he was the first to ink a NIL deal with Nike, allowing him to earn money whenever the brand uses his name, image, and likeness. Sanders didn't just stop with Nike; he's also secured deals with luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, sporting goods giants Under Armour, tech behemoth Google, music moguls Beats by Dre, and hydration heavyweight Gatorade, amassing an fortune of $6.1million. During his college career, Sanders outearned peers, including teammate Travis Hunter and NFL hopeful Cam Ward. However, Texas Longhorns' Arch Manning, nephew to NFL legends Peyton and Eli, now claims the title of wealthiest student-athlete at $6.5m. But Sanders is poised to pocket even more when he joins the pro league in 2025. However, with such financial success comes certain drawbacks. Sanders likes to show off his earnings (Image: @shedeursanders/Instagram) Sanders revealed the downsides of affluence on former NFL star Robert Griffin III's podcast, Outta Pocket, as he said: "I definitely love NIL, but there's pros and cons to it though. You got to don't feel like you made it already. "When you able to get whatever you want any time in life, then there's like a lot of things don't really interest you no more. "So you got to really get down to the core, what makes you happy? Which is the making the music, the chilling, the having luxury things and doing that type of stuff what makes you happy and of course being with the family." He added: "Tax is not good." Shedeur's $400,000 Rolls-Royce and $100K gift to brother Sanders has spent some serious money on a few flashy supercars, including dropping $400,000 on a Rolls-Royce, which caused him some drama back in college. In a report from Marca in September last year, a video showed Sanders' Rolls-Royce clamped with a parking boot while at college, a likely sign that he parked it where campus authorities weren't happy with. That wasn't the only show of his deep pockets, though. The quarterback also snapped up a Tesla Cyberbeast truck that he gave to his brother Shilo. This prized possession, worth around $100,000, was displayed on Shilo's Instagram in a custom black-and-gold wrap, clearly a nod to their Colorado roots. It's not just his sibling who benefits from Shedeur's taste for the finer things; his social media pages are littered with pricey vehicles, including Lamborghinis, the renowned Rolls-Royce, and his very own blacked-out Tesla truck. Despite critics sending hate at Sanders beneath his posts for his luxurious lifestyle, the quarterback obviously feels happy showing off his iced-out chains and Mercedes-Benz as he gears up for the NFL. Colorado Buffaloes' jersey retirement decision sparks backlash The news of Sanders' jersey number retirement has sparked heated debate, with many questioning the decision to honor him and teammate Travis Hunter so soon after they departed from the team. Typically, such an honor is reserved for legendary athletes who have significantly contributed to their sport over a prolonged period. However, Shedeur's father and former head coach, Deion Sanders defended the decision, arguing that exceptional college football players shouldn't have to wait years for recognition. The Buffaloes duo were honored with a retirement ceremony (Image:for ONIT) Sanders Sr., also known as Coach Prime, made a poignant reference to the late Colorado coach Bill McCartney, who was diagnosed with late-onset dementia and passed away in January. The team waited 10 years before announcing plans to build a statue in McCartney's honor, and Deion made a point of how important timely recognition was. He said: "Why we wait? I give you your flowers now, I'm not going to wait 20 years down the street, then bring you back when you're limping, you can barely walk or some tragedy happens, to recognize your greatness and what you contributed to this program." Sanders Sr. 's comments highlight the debate surrounding the timing of honoring athletes' achievements and the importance of recognizing their contributions while they are still active. The coach continued: "I'm trying not to get in trouble with what I'm about to say, but why we wait, man? Why we wait? Wouldn't we have wanted [McCartney] to see, to be involved in it? To feel it? To feel the love, the respect the appreciation. Why we wait? ... He can't enjoy that right now. Sanders and Hunter's jersey numbers have now been retired (Image:for ONIT) "The same thing with Rashaan Salaam, right? How long did we wait? ... How many years after his death? So we gotta die to get recognized?" He added: "We're a now generation. You guys are now people, this is a now time, and those guys deserve what they deserve right now, so I'm proud of them."
