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silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

Jordan Bell of Warriors finger-spells “Video” at NBA Championships and the internet going wild.

silentgrapevine June 8, 2018

Jordan Bell of the Golden State Warriors finger-spells “video” during their celebration and the Deaf Community is impressed that he used ASL to communicate to someone that “video” is needed. To whom?…

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

NBA App now offers closed captioning for NBA Highlights

Thomsen Young July 7, 2017

NBA finally updated their NBA app to make sure that all highlights videos offered closed captioning. However, not all videos will have closed captioning available. Most of the videos have the CC…

silentgrapevine February 1, 2017

Should Super Bowl LI National Anthem be shown in split screen between Luke Bryan and Kriston Lee Pumphrey?

silentgrapevine February 1, 2017

Last week, we learned that Kriston Lee Pumphrey and Country Superstar singer Luke Bryan were selected by NFL and Pepsi-Co to sing/sign at Super Bowl LI for the National Anthem. The Silent…

silentgrapevine February 5, 2016

Matt Hamill locked up a contract with Venator Fighting Championship in Milan, Italy.

silentgrapevine February 5, 2016

We have been informed that Matt Hamill will get a fight coming up soon. On Twitter he officially announced that he got a contract and he said that he scheduled to fight…

Thomsen Young January 31, 2016

Zip on Upcoming NAD/Pepsi ASL Performer for Super Bowl 50

Thomsen Young January 31, 2016

Will there be an ASL performer for Super Bowl 50? Most likely, yes. However, nothing has been announced since we first learned that Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers would be going head…

Thomsen Young January 16, 2016

Will Matt Hamill get another fight?

Thomsen Young January 16, 2016

Matt Hamill is struggling in finding another fighter that is willing to fight him. In his latest Twitter/Facebook post, he wrote, “Still no luck to fight. @BellatorMMA won’t answer. @KSW_MMA won’t answer.…

silentgrapevine January 14, 2016

Willow signing “National Anthem” at the 2016 National Championship with Ciara

silentgrapevine January 14, 2016

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silentgrapevine December 1, 2015

Update on Michael Hubbs: Broke Four Personal Records at CanAm International Speedskating Championship

silentgrapevine December 1, 2015

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Thomsen Young July 9, 2015

“UpTown Funk” Awesome Rendition in ASL by Brian Guendling

Thomsen Young July 9, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ Brian Gundling is a football player that plays for Texas State, yet he pull off an amazing rendition of “UpTown Funk” in…

Thomsen Young July 7, 2015

Breaking News: Russian deaf footballer Yana Budyukina dies in Brazil

Thomsen Young July 7, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ In a heartbreaking story, the Deaf International Football Association reported that Yana Budyukina died in Brazil after being hit by a car…

Thomsen Young June 25, 2015

Zeke, a young deaf kid, featured on NBC Nightly News

Thomsen Young June 25, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ NBC Nightly News had a brief story about a 8 year old Zeke Ortiz who is the only deaf player on the…

Thomsen Young June 11, 2015

Deaf All-State Catcher drafted to the Atlanta Braves

Thomsen Young June 11, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ In an surprising round, the Atlanta Braves selected Chase Smartt from Charles Henderson High School. Smartt, who is deaf, was selected in…

Thomsen Young June 10, 2015

Summer is out, but always think about safety first.

Thomsen Young June 10, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ For quite some people summer vacation doesn’t get any better than going for a nice swim in the ocean, lake or river.…

Thomsen Young February 25, 2015

Ryan Kraus, Hottest Deaf Bodybuilder on the Internet?

Thomsen Young February 25, 2015

Written by Thomsen Young and you can follow him @ TSG recent came across this video and we wanted to ask you, our audience, do you think Ryan Kraus is the hottest…

Thomsen Young January 31, 2015

Treshelle Edmond ASL Performance will be available online

Thomsen Young January 31, 2015

NAD announced via their website that Treshelle Edmond ASL Performance at Super Bowl XLIX will be available online. Last year, this service was not available and the Deaf Community was extremely upset…

Thomsen Young September 7, 2014

Driver Cited for Striking Advocate Deaf & Blind Biker

Thomsen Young September 7, 2014

Harald Vik is wearing red and is seen with his interpreter. AP reported today that a South Dakota driver has been cited for striking a Norwegian man who is deaf and blind.…

Thomsen Young August 20, 2014

David Martin, of SportsMX.com, signs national anthem at Orioles-Yankees game

Thomsen Young August 20, 2014

TSG would like to congrats David Martin, of SportsMX.com, for his recognition of signing the national anthem at the Orioles-Yankees baseball game on Wednesday, August 13th, 2014. Martin, is a well-known die-hard…

silentgrapevine July 26, 2014

Commonwealth Games Come Under Fire From Deaf Groups

silentgrapevine July 26, 2014

Commonwealth Games Come Under Fire From Deaf Groups written by: alzo93 The Commonwealth Games kicked off this week in Glasgow, Scotland and is already facing criticism from deaf rights groups in places like…

Thomsen Young July 19, 2014

Deaf Golf Championships tee off at Grand Traverse Resort This Weekend

Thomsen Young July 19, 2014

Learn more about Daryn Taylor and his quest World Deaf Golf Championships! In a one of a kind golf event, the World Deaf Golf Championships tees off this weekend at the Grand…

Thomsen Young June 29, 2014

Fantastico hires deaf teenagers to lip-read Brazilian football players conversations.

Thomsen Young June 29, 2014

In an article three days ago, the BBC reported that “Brazil players cover mouths to block lip-reading” during the 2014 World Cup. Mostly, for now, it has been the Brazilian team that…

Thomsen Young June 20, 2014

World Cup Deaf 2014 Videos

Thomsen Young June 20, 2014

A playlist of World Cup fans who are deaf/hard of hearing. We want your commercials, stories, announcements, and feel good stories! Send your videos to silentgrapevine@gmail.com! Or send us a link of…

Thomsen Young June 18, 2014

Watching Brazil and Croatia through the eyes of a deaf-blind young man!

Thomsen Young June 18, 2014

The owner of this video writes, “I woke up in the morning with an urge to call my friend Carlos (who is deaf and blind) to watch the World Cup opening”. The…

Thomsen Young June 17, 2014

Public Announcement by FIFA on Accessibility @ World Cup 2014

Thomsen Young June 17, 2014

Two hours ago, FIFA posted an public announcement called “FIFA doing its part to make World Cup accessible for all” in which they are sharing with the public on how FIFA is…

Thomsen Young June 15, 2014

Matt Hamill speaks about anti-bullying at NYSSD

Thomsen Young June 15, 2014

Matt Hamill spoke about anti-bullying at the New York State School for the Deaf last Friday. In his serious message, in front of about 50 students, he talks about the impacts that…

Thomsen Young May 4, 2014

Deaf player Adham Talaat seeks to become first Gallaudet grad in NFL

Thomsen Young May 4, 2014

Published on May 3, 2014 Adham Talaat almost didn’t play college football. Now, the hard of hearing/deaf graduate of Gallaudet University has a shot at the NFL. Thomsen YoungFounder of SG http://thomsenyoung.com/

Thomsen Young April 30, 2014

Switched at Birth Books Super Bowl Champ Derrick Coleman

Thomsen Young April 30, 2014

TSG has learned from TV Guide that Derrick Coleman, NFL Champion from the Seattle Seahawks, will be on Switched at Birth. TV Guide has confirmed that Derrick Coleman, who is the NFL…

Thomsen Young April 26, 2014

Texas School for the Deaf announces selection of John Moore as head coach of the football program.

Thomsen Young April 26, 2014

In this announcement, Texas School of the Deaf shares who they have selected to lead the football program, John Moore. (Note: captions are not available. Please request for captions through YouTube.com) Thomsen YoungFounder…

silentgrapevine April 17, 2014

PRETENDING TO BE DEAF: Funny or Damaging?

silentgrapevine April 17, 2014

The El Paso Chihuahuas minor league USA baseball team played a month-long prank on teammate right-fielder Jeff Francoeur. Team manager, Pat Murphy, lead Jeff, a former major league baseball player, to believe…

Thomsen Young April 16, 2014

Deaf Fighter’s Inspiring Story

Thomsen Young April 16, 2014

Now, what you would think of The Hammer against Daniel Michel? Published on Apr 11, 2014 Take a look into the life of deaf MMA fighter Daniel Michel. Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DanielMichelMMA Thomsen…

silentgrapevine March 29, 2014

Derrick Coleman “Hearing Ambassador” for Starkey Halo Hearing Aid

silentgrapevine March 29, 2014

SportsPro has reported that Derrick Coleman, NFL Superbowl Champion, is now a “Hearing Ambassador” for Starkey Halo. Derrick has used their product throughout his career as a NFL Fullback for Seattle Seahawks.…

Thomsen Young March 18, 2014

Teenager with hearing loss honored at NBA event

Thomsen Young March 18, 2014

Matt was honored by HearStrong at the NBA All Star event, and was able meet some of the most respected names in basketball. The event was attended by a variety of retired…

Thomsen Young March 15, 2014

NTID Theatre Presents “Damn Yankees”

Thomsen Young March 15, 2014

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silentgrapevine March 8, 2014

Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf girls basketball named DeafDigest’s Team of the Year

silentgrapevine March 8, 2014

MSAD’s Emelia Beldon shoots a runner in the lane against North Lakes Academy on Jan. 21 at Lauritsen Gymnasium. The Trojans girls basketball team was named DeafDigest’s Girls Basketball Team of the…