Sherman slams Newton’s deal. Blog King, Mass Appeal SAN FRANCISCO — Black Contracts Matter? Former league MVP Cam Newton signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots over the weekend for the veteran’s minimum of $1.05 million plus incentives that could bump his remuneration to $7.5 million. But Cam, 31, is only guaranteed a measly $550,000, drawing the ire ...

Division rivals chasing Chiefs. Blog King, Mass Appeal KANSAS CITY — Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden once said, “speed kills,” and our Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are living proof of that. Arnie Stapleton of the Associated Press concocted an editorial delineating the impact KC is having on the personnel decisions of AFC West division rivals. The ...

LeBron makes his third big decision. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — After a few days of rumination, prized free agent LeBron James has decided to take his talents to the West Coast. King James is joining the storied Los Angeles Lakers on a 4-year, $153.3 million deal. The ‘Decision 3’ was announced Sunday through James’ agency, Klutch Sports Group. ...