Amanda Rykoff is a New York City-based writer. She’s a sports fan, proud Penn alum, recovering attorney, devoted aunt, and voracious consumer of media. She has contributed to ESPN, ONE World Sports, The Outside Corner and previously co-hosted the ESPN podcast, “Play Ball!” Follow her on Twitter.
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2013 NFL Honors: Marshawn Lynch talks New Orleans Food and the Famous Woman He Hopes Watch…
Marshawn Lynch helped lead his Seattle Seahawks to the NFC Championship game after a superb 2012 regular season. Thanks to his 315 carries for 1590 yards and 11 touchdowns, “Beast Mode” was also was honored as a finalist for the FedEx Ground Player of the Year.
Joe Namath: ‘We All Need to Take Better Care of Ourselves’ — 2013 NFL Honors
When football fans talk about the NFL’s greatest stars, none enjoyed the limelight as much as Joe Namath, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl III champion with the New York Jets.
“Broadway Joe” stood out among the NFL's brightest current, former and future st…
“Broadway Joe” stood out among the NFL's brightest current, former and future st…
Matt Forte Talks Football, New Orleans Grub and Possibly Being…a Bieleber? — 2013 NFL Hono…
Matt Forte’s Chicago Bears didn’t make the playoffs this year, but the fifth-year running back out of Tulane came out to represent the team at this year’s NFL Honors in New Orleans on Saturday night.
Broncos’ Receiver Eric Decker Talks Jessie James and the ‘Guilty Pleasure’ Song on His iPo…
The NFL's brightest current, former and future stars came out on Saturday night at the 2nd Annual National Football League Honors in New Orleans. Hollywood and NFL luminaries walked the red carpet at the Mahalia Jackson Theater before the signature event which honors the best players and perfor…
2013 Super Bowl Interviews: New Orleans Under Attack By ‘Swamp People’
All the stars are out this week in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Stroll through the French Quarter and you’re sure to see current and former NFL players, familiar faces from stage and screen (this intrepid writer spotted Neil Patrick Harris and Alec Baldwin at dinner on Friday night), television p…
2013 Super Bowl Interview: Tennis Champ Andy Roddick Talks Fantasy Football & Why Brooklyn…
The Super Bowl is one of the highest visibility events in the world for marketers. So it’s no surprise to find athletes from all sports making the rounds throughout the week. Andy Roddick, the 2003 U.S. Open tennis champion who retired last year after his final appearance at Flushing Meadows, stoppe…
Super Bowl 2013 Coaches’ Press Conference: “What Have You Learned From Your Mom?”
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past two weeks (or just arrived from another planet), you probably know that this year’s Super Bowl not only matches up the 49ers and the Ravens, but two brothers, John (Ravens) and Jim (49ers). The Harbaughs are also the son of coaching legend Jack H…
Super Bowl 47: There’s a Prop Bet For That
In the week leading up to Super Bowl 47, you’re probably going to hear a few things about Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis or 49ers sophomore stud quarterback Colin Kaepernick or the Harbaugh brothers. Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but did you know Jim and John…
NFLPA Collegiate Bowl: Beyond the Game
Ohio State senior defensive back Orhian Johnson is no stranger to the spotlight. As a three-year player on defense and special teams for the perennially ranked Buckeyes, the 6’3”, 211-pound Johnson has the tools and raw talent to be a contributor for an NFL team…