Charles Robinson
Charles Robinson has been a senior writer for Yahoo Sports since 2004, specializing in NFL and investigative reporting. Follow him on Twitter @CharlesRobinson.- SportsYahoo Sports•2 days ago
Anger in Ezekiel Elliott case also stems from union spoiling for labor fight
Labor already has its eyes on a CBA fight in 2021. It's too early to shape up the state of negotiations, but players who stand as union reps have told Yahoo Sports they are certain nothing of consequence can be achieved without a significant work stoppage.
- SportsYahoo Sports•4 days ago
Documents: Ezekiel Elliott's accuser admitted to talk of leveraging sex videos of herself and RB for money
The texts don't disprove the violent allegations made against Elliott. But with Tiffany Thompson being cited as the NFL's only firsthand witness to the events she is alleging, a source close to Elliott said his lawyers and the NFLPA have seized upon the exchange to question aspects of credibility
- SportsYahoo Sports•5 days ago
Here's how Ezekiel Elliott plans to fight his 6-game suspension
The thrust of the appeal is expected to be centered on the credibility and character of Elliott's ex-girlfriend and alleged victim, Tiffany Thompson. The source said a portion of the appeal will attempt to focus on inconsistencies in Thompson's statements to investigators
SportsYahoo Sports•7 days ago'Marshawn being Marshawn' drags Raiders into national anthem debate they didn't seek
Late last month, when Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio was asked about the franchise’s eventual move to Las Vegas, he simply wasn’t having it. This is the moment I thought about as I heard Del Rio address questions about Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch, who sat on a cooler eating a banana during
- SportsYahoo Sports•9 days ago
Source: Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott considers court battle over 6-game suspension
A case could impact not only the Cowboys, but also the union, which continues to grapple with the league over the discipline process.
- SportsYahoo Sports•9 days ago
Numb to 28-3 Super Bowl jokes, Falcons still look to bring pain
When you finally get past the "What happened?" of the 2016 Atlanta Falcons, the "What's better?" of 2017 comes into view. And the Falcons have a lot going on in that department.
- SportsYahoo Sports•11 days ago
Texans rookie Deshaun Watson showed enough flash to make QB race interesting
Like his college days, Watson showed an ability to create plays against Carolina, a wrinkle that Tom Savage has yet to really offer to the Texans.
- SportsYahoo Sports•12 days ago
Raiders' divorce is finalized but there are plenty of kisses left for Oakland
That's the unique space of this long goodbye. The Raiders have a chance to buck the prolonged, horrific transition of the Rams and so many other franchises that came before them.
- SportsYahoo Sports•14 days ago
Hit alarm on Paxton Lynch if Trevor Siemian wins Broncos' QB job by default
It's unsettled. Things aren't going according to plan with Lynch. As much as John Elway might say publicly that things are working themselves out, this all feels very familiar and very undone.
- SportsYahoo Sports•17 days ago
Seahawks fight got out of hand, but team's unapologetic attitude remains
On almost any other team, it would have been a significantly jarring moment in practice. In the Seattle Alpha Bubble, it's the cost of doing business – even if this particular incident was unusually violent.
