michael bennett

Inside a storied Broadway legend’s life and his friend's tragic death

Bob Avian will never forget the moment Michael Bennett told him he had AIDS. The two had been friends since 1959, when they met as dancers on a tour of...

Blackburn: 2020 Dems need to recuse themselves from impeachment trial

A Republican senator has publicly called on the four Democrats in the Senate running for president to recuse themselves from President Trump's impeachment trial -- arguing that they "cannot sit...

Dem hopefuls to pause campaigns for impeachment trial

Democratic senators seeking the party's presidential nomination are facing a new dilemma -- scheduling their campaigns around Trump's impeachment trial in DC. With less than three weeks until the Iowa...

Michael Bennett screamed at the Cowboys after latest loss

There didn't appear to be a whole lot of giving thanks in the Dallas Cowboys' locker room. Instead, the team got a heaping earful from one of its own. Following...

Patriots trade Michael Bennett to Cowboys after suspension

Michael Bennett doesn't have to disagree with Patriots coaches anymore. A week after being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team stemming from what Bennett termed a "philosophical disagreement" with...

Pro Bowler hits Patriots low with 'philosophical disagreement'

The Patriots just reduced Michael Bennett's role even more. The three-time Pro Bowler, who has seen his playing time drop significantly in his first season with the Patriots, has been...

Charge against new Patriot Michael Bennett dropped in Texas

HOUSTON — Prosecutors in Texas said Wednesday they are dismissing a felony charge against NFL defensive end Michael Bennett, who was accused of pushing the arm of a paraplegic security...

Newest Patriot will protest during national anthem

Michael Bennett says he will remain in the locker room for the national anthem when he joins the Patriots. The outspoken defensive end is joining the defending Super Bowl champions...

Patriots near trade with Eagles for destructive lineman

The Super Bowl champions are about to get stronger. The Patriots put themselves in an even better chance to repeat Friday afternoon, moving to acquire veteran defensive end Michael Bennett...

Michael Bennett angrily confronts cameraman after Eagles loss

Michael Bennett was furious. Not at losing, but at being filmed following defeat. The Eagles defensive end approached a cameraman as he was walking off the field after the Eagles’...

Pete Carroll fires back at ex-Seahawks Sherman and Bennett

Pete Carroll isn't backing down from the dismantled Legion of Boom. After former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman chastised Carroll's coaching methods in the offseason, Seattle's head coach responded Monday in...

Michael Bennett faces arrest for allegedly injuring elderly woman

HOUSTON — Prosecutors in Houston say a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett for injuring a paraplegic woman as he tried to...

Ex-Seahawk pinpoints where it all went wrong

The Seahawks lost their luster long before the team dismantled the Legion of Boom. Speaking Wednesday on "The Bill Simmons Podcast," defensive end Michael Bennett, who was traded to the Super...

Eagles' new sack threat calls out Eli Manning

Eli Manning is sport for one of the newest members of the Super Bowl champions. Michael Bennett called out Manning first among the NFC East quarterbacks during a press conference...

Seahawks trade another star amid Richard Sherman confusion

What the hell is going on in Seattle? Shortly after mystery goodbyes by teammates regarding Richard Sherman's future as a Seahawk, Seattle quickly turned everyone's attention elsewhere by trading Michael Bennett...

How Roger Goodell allowed a ‘leader’ to embarrass the NFL

Just because Roger Goodell doesn’t tell the truth doesn’t mean he’s a liar, does it? I’d prefer to suggest that the commissioner of the NFL is paid roughly $40 million...

Seahawk tries to climb into stands to fight beer-thrower

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Seattle Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson was jogging off the field when something whizzed by his head. Jefferson stopped, pulled off his helmet and headed toward a...

Vietnam War vet approaches NFL anthem sitter with touching gift

Michael Bennett walked away with a win and a keepsake far more valuable. After the Seahawks' 24-13 win in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, the Seattle defensive lineman said he...

First taste of Jimmy Garoppolo was everything 49ers wanted

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo's 49ers debut was never drawn up like this. San Francisco preferred to groom him for 2018, giving Tom Brady's former backup time to get...

The mastermind of NFL's anthem problem could also be solution

What Colin Kaepernick started, he might have to finish. According to Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett, the first thing the NFL must do if it truly wants to deal with...