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☆ 2024 NFL Draft: 5 quarterbacks taken in the top 10 of the NFL Draft for the first time ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —The 2024 NFL Draft has kicked off with the Chicago Bears selecting USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick on Thursday night. Earlier Thursday, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said on X 150,000 fans are in attendance at the draft. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NFL Draft. How to watchThe 2024 NFL Draft will be held in Detroit across three days in the downtown area surrounding the Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. Pass-catching game-changersAccording to the NFL’s draft expert Daniel Jeremiah and his rankings of the 2024 draft prospects, three of the four best players are wide receivers, and 12 of the top 50 play the position.

Persons: Caleb Williams, Williams, Roger Goodell, Brian McCarthy, USC’s Williams, Kyler Murray, Tom Pennington, Justin Fields, Jayden Daniels, Daniels, Carolina’s Drake Maye, Maye, Lance Zierlein, shouldn’t, ” Daniels, Jonathan Bachman, Michael Penix Jr, JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, Daniel Jeremiah, Marvin Harrison Jr, Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, Harrison Jr, Pro Bowler, Carmen Mandato, Zierlein, Rome, LSU’s Malik Nabers, Odunze, Larry Fitzgerald, Nabers, Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr, Adonai Mitchell, Xavier Worthy, Georgia’s Ladd McConkey Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Bears, Hart, NFL Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, NFL, Heisman, USC, The Bears, Washington, LSU, New England Patriots, UNC, LSU Tigers, Atlanta Falcons, University of Washington, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Michigan, Denver Broncos, Oregon, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Arizona Cardinals, Ohio State, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, of Famer, Getty, Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders, New, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Detroit, Baton Rouge, Texas, Carolina, New Orleans, Cleveland, Houston

☆ It seems like China's property sector problems are 'too big to swallow' for Beijing, says analyst
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIt seems like China's property sector problems are 'too big to swallow' for Beijing, says analystBrian McCarthy of Macrolens discusses why he thinks Chinese policy makers will continue to struggle to turn investor sentiment around and the why property sector is being left in "no man's land"

Persons: Brian McCarthy, Macrolens Locations: Beijing

☆ China policymakers will struggle to give markets what they want, chief strategist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Sophie Kiderlin | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Photo taken on January 21, 2024 shows a real estate project under construction in Huai 'an city, Jiangsu province, China. CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesPolicymakers are doing little to soothe concerns surrounding China's ailing economy, Brian McCarthy, chief strategist at Macrolens told CNBC's "Street Signs Asia" on Wednesday. The latest monetary policy announcement from the People's Bank of China (PBOC) saw the central bank cut the benchmark 5-year loan prime rate by 25 basis points earlier this week. Many observers saw the move as an effort to boost the country's struggling property market, as the majority of mortgages are pegged to this rate. The 5-year loan prime rate cut was a more "aggressive" move within these decisions, he added.

Persons: Huai, Brian McCarthy, Macrolens, CNBC's, Wei Yao, Générale, stabler, McCarthy Organizations: Getty, People's Bank of China, CSI Locations: Jiangsu province, China, Asia

LAS VEGAS (AP) — If Taylor Swift is jetting from her upcoming Tokyo concert to Las Vegas to see boyfriend Travis Kelce play in the Super Bowl the next day, she'd better already have a place to park her plane. “Oh, they’re full,” said Rick Breitenfeldt, FAA spokesman for his sixth Super Bowl. Commercial airlines have added flights and the Las Vegas airport reported Wednesday it handled a record 57.6 million passengers in 2023. Due to time zone differences, if she flies out at midnight, it will be 7 a.m. Saturday in Las Vegas. Hayes said aircraft parking fees during Super Bowl weekend at Harry Reid International were unchanged from the standard rate.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, she'd, Heidi Hayes, ”, Rick Breitenfeldt, Hayes, Harry Reid, Swift, Breitenfeldt, Brian McCarthy, McCarthy, John Wayne Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Super Bowl, Federal Aviation Administration, Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, NFL, Clark County Department of Aviation, FAA, Super, Las, Las Vegas, Harry Reid International, Henderson, Boulder City Municipal Airport, SWIFT, Dassault Falcon, Vegas, WM Phoenix, National Business Aviation Association, LIV Golf, Las Vegas Country Club, Sunday, That's, Mesquite Municipal, Laughlin, Bullhead, Jean Sport Aviation Center, Ontario International, San Bernardino International, Palm Springs, Palmdale Regional, Los Angeles International, John, John Wayne International, Long, International, Hollywood, Harry, MGM Resorts International Locations: Tokyo, Vegas, Las Vegas, Clark, U.S, North Las Vegas, Boulder, Glendale , Arizona, Phoenix, Saudi, Airports, Mesquite, Nevada, Arizona, California, Santa Ana, Burbank, Las Vegas . Phoenix, Mandalay Bay, Luxor

☆ The major companies still advertising on X despite Elon Musk’s antisemitic endorsement
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Oliver Darcy | Liam Reilly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

But those assurances have rung hollow as advertisements have continued to be placed on accounts posting hate speech and conspiracy theories. “Elon introduced unique risks,” marketing industry veteran Lou Paskalis, the founder and chief executive of marketing consultancy AJL Advisory, told CNN. “It’s self-destructive for any advertiser to be associated with him,” Sonnenfeld told CNN. His endorsement of the post came as the progressive watchdog Media Matters issued a report that indicated advertisements for major brands appeared next to neo-Nazi hate speech on X. Legal experts have told CNN that the lawsuit is deeply flawed and could open the billionaire up to embarrassing revelations during the discovery process.

Persons: Elon Musk’s, Brian McCarthy, Musk, George Soros —, X, “ Elon, Lou Paskalis, ” Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, ” Sonnenfeld, ”, Ted Boutrous, Boutrous, ” CNN’s Clare Duffy Organizations: CNN, NFL, Walmart, State, The New York Times, Washington Post, The, Mondelēz International, Ritz Crackers, Twitter, Defamation League, Apple, Disney, IBM, Paramount, Fox Sports, Paris, Warner Bros ., AJL, Yale School of Management, Media, Media Matters, Ted Boutrous CNN Locations: Wendy’s, White

☆ NFL denounces hate speech, says it has expressed concerns to Elon Musk’s X
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Oliver Darcy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —After days of silence following X owner Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic post, the NFL said Tuesday that it has conveyed its displeasure with the social media company. “The NFL unequivocally denounces all forms of hate speech and discrimination,” Brian McCarthy, the NFL’s chief spokesperson, said in a statement. “We’re aware of instances of hate speech on X and have expressed our concerns directly to X both in the past and again in the last few days,” McCarthy added. Earlier this year, the NFL also expressed concern after a Media Matters report found the league’s ads were appearing next to racist accounts on the social media platform. Earlier Tuesday, an NFL executive told CNBC that it was sticking with the platform despite the rise in hate speech.

Persons: Elon Musk’s, ” Brian McCarthy, “, ” McCarthy, McCarthy, ”, Brian Rolapp Organizations: CNN, NFL, Media, Apple, Disney, Warner Bros, CNBC

The protagonists have remained mum about their actual status since Swift began attending Kelce’s games 1½ weeks ago. “There is not going to be a ‘Pre-Taylor Swift Era’ and a ‘Post-Taylor Swift Era’ for the NFL. So for us, it’s fantastic,” said Ian Trombetta, the NFL’s senior vice president of social, influencer and content marketing. “Is the NFL overdoing it?” Jason asked Travis on an episode of their podcast released Wednesday. '” the NFL's Trombetta said.

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☆ NFL tells X it's concerned about placement of ads on white nationalist accounts
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Drew Richardson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The National Football League on Thursday responded to a recent report that pointed out its ads were placed on white nationalist feeds on Elon Musk's social media platform, X. "NFL unequivocally denounces any form of hate speech and has absolutely no association with these individuals or any group that promotes racism," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told NBC Sports' Pro Football Talk. The NFL did not indicate if they would pull ads from the platform, or if X would remove the ads from the white nationalist accounts. Media Matters found five white nationalist accounts, with a total of 1 million followers, where NFL ads appeared. Yaccarino struggled to answer key questions regarding company matters, including hate speech and antisemitism, at Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference on Wednesday.

Persons: Brian McCarthy, Musk, X, CCDH, Brian Rolapp, Linda Yaccarino, innovating, Yaccarino, Vox Organizations: National Football League, Elon, NFL, NBC Sports, CNBC, Media, Twitter, Center

CNN —An investigation has been launched into allegations of employment discrimination and a hostile work environment at the National Football League (NFL), according to a joint statement from New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta. It comes just over a year since the NFL was warned by a coalition of six attorneys general to take “swift action” to improve conditions for female employees. The attorneys general on Thursday issued subpoenas to the NFL seeking relevant information, the statement said. “No person should ever have to endure harassment, discrimination, or objectification in the workplace,” said NY Attorney General James. “No matter how powerful or influential, no institution is above the law, and we will ensure the NFL is held accountable.”“California will not tolerate any form of discrimination,” California Attorney General Bonta said.

☆ Fact Check-Rumors Patrick Mahomes failed drug test after the Super Bowl stem from satire account
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes did not test positive for drugs following his team’s victory at the Super Bowl, contrary to claims online. He said that, under the NFL-NFLPA performance-enhancing substances policy, five players on each team were tested after being randomly chosen. No credible news outlets have reported that Mahomes tested positive for drugs (bit.ly/3IqLFt3). Reuters reported on Feb. 12 that the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 to win their third Super Bowl championship in franchise history (here). Patrick Mahomes did not test positive for drugs following the Super Bowl.

☆ DeVante Parker: NFL says it is reviewing an apparent head injury incident during Monday's Patriots game
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-14 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

CNN —The NFL and the NFL Players Association are looking into an incident in which an apparent head injury to New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker seemingly went unnoticed by medical staff and spotters, league spokesman Brian McCarthy tells CNN. Jeff Dean/AP Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams catches a pass against Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard on December 11. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Minnesota wide receiver Justin Jefferson dives for a two-point conversion during the Vikings' 29-22 victory over the Chicago Bears. Gerald Herbert/AP Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is tripped up by Denver Broncos cornerback K'Waun Williams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

CNN —A year-long investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform revealed on Thursday that Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder established a “culture of fear” within the NFL organization and attempted to intimidate witnesses from cooperating with investigators. The 79-page report found “sexual harassment, bullying, and other toxic conduct” pervaded the workplace for decades. An internal investigation by attorney Beth Wilkinson last year resulted in the NFL fining the Commanders $10 million and Snyder handing control of the franchise’s daily operations to his wife. But the NFL declined to publicly release its findings, sparking the House Oversight Committee’s review in October. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy issued a statement on Thursday afternoon in response to the report’s findings, saying it did not impede the investigation.

☆ DC Attorney General sues Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder and NFL for deceiving residents
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Jessica Schneider Eric Levenson David Close Jacob Lev | Jessica Schneider | Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

CNN —DC Attorney General Karl Racine announced a lawsuit against embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder, the team and the NFL on Thursday, alleging they colluded to deceive DC residents about an NFL investigation into the team’s toxic workplace culture and allegations of sexual assault. The lawsuit cites the District of Columbia’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, which gives the Attorney General broad authority to hold individuals or a company accountable for misleading customers. At the same time, Snyder and the team tried to interfere with and obstruct the investigation, the lawsuit states. The Attorney General said the penalties could run into the millions of dollars. Robinson’s agent Ryan Williams tweeted his displeasure with the Commanders’ statement on Wednesday night.

☆ Fact Check-Clip of Jill Biden singing ahead of NFL game digitally altered to add anti-Biden chant
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Reuters Fact Check | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

A clip circulating that purports to show U.S. first lady Jill Biden clapping and singing ahead of a National Football League (NFL) game has been digitally altered to replace the original audio with an anti-Biden chant. No such chant can be heard in the original clip uploaded by the NFL, where Mrs. Biden and the crowd can be heard singing ‘Fly Eagles Fly,’ the Philadelphia Eagles fight song. The audio was manipulated, however, and in the original clip uploaded by the NFL, no such anti-Biden chant can be heard (here), (here). According to the NFL, the clip showed Biden standing alongside cancer survivors to lead the “Fly Eagles Fly” fight song before the Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles game on Oct. 16. The original clip shows Jill Biden and the crowd singing the “Fly Eagles Fly” fight song.

☆ Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson hit with another sexual misconduct lawsuit while on NFL suspension
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( The Associated Press | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Dianadasrath-Headshot.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

BEREA, Ohio — Suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s status with the NFL has not been affected by a new civil lawsuit filed by a woman accusing him of sexual misconduct two years ago, the league said Friday. Watson is serving an 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct while he played for the Houston Texans. On Thursday, the woman filed a lawsuit in Texas that alleges Watson pressured her into performing a sex act after a massage in 2020. Watson is only permitted to attend meetings with the Browns and work out as he moves toward a possible return, according to the suspension imposed by the NFL. The Browns traded for Watson in March and signed him to a five-year, $240 million contract.

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