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☆ NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Something nice about every team, starting with Lions, Chiefs
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Josh Kendall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +22 min

And we’re going to start by saying something nice about every team no matter their place in these rankings. Sando’s Pick SixLast week: 2Monday: Beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-24 (OT)Something nice: They just don’t loseAnd that’s the point, right? ETLast week: 6Sunday: Beat Denver Broncos 41-10Something nice: Derrick Henry’s 30sHenry will turn 31 the day before final Sunday of the regular season. ETAdvertisementLast week: 12Sunday: Lost to Los Angeles Rams 26-20Something nice: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is coming alongThe second-year wide receiver, last year’s No. Up next: ByeAdvertisementLast week: 29Sunday: Lost to Buffalo Bills 30-27Something nice: The De’Von Achane–Tua Tagovailoa duoNobody missed Tagovailoa more than Achane.

Persons: Amon, Ra, Brown’s, Dan Campbell’s, Meathead, Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Derrick Henry’s, Henry, Josh Allen, Bryan M, Bennett, Josh Allen’s, Lamar Jackson, Allen, Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Joe Barry, Jeff Hafley, Matt LaFleur, we’re, Jordan Love, Justin Jefferson’s, Jefferson, Aaron Jones, He’s, Barkley, Najee Harris ’, Harris, George Kittle’s, Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, Ricky Pearsall, Kittle, Kirk Cousins, Cousins, Will Anderson Jr, ’, Anderson, don’t, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Cade Otton’s, Bo Nix’s, Jesse Minter, James Conner, Jared, Geno Smith, Steph Chambers, Jared Verse’s, Laiatu, Dallas Turner, TruMedia, Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford, Joe Burrow, Burrow, ”, Jaxon Smith, Njigba, Smith, Tory Taylor, Caleb Williams, Taylor, Grover Stewart’s, Sunday Stewart, Garrett Bradbury, Sam Darnold, Kenny Moore, Stewart, Grover Stewart, — JJ Watt, Garrett Wilson’s, Saquon Barkley, Garrett, hird, amar J, asser, ove, m., m. E Organizations: Green Bay Packers, Lions, Houston Texans, Lions Super, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City, Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Beat Denver Broncos, NFL, Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, AFC East, Beat Miami Dolphins, Dolphins, Buffalo’s, Indianapolis Colts, Beat New York Giants, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Packers, Detroit, Beat Indianapolis, Jacksonville Jaguars, Beat Jacksonville Jaguars, Giants, Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys, Steelers, Washington, Beat Dallas Cowboys, Dallas, EPA, Falcons, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, AFC, Anderson’s, Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore, Bucs, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Ravens, Denver, Eagles, Beat Cleveland Browns, Chargers, Browns, Tennessee Titans, Beat Chicago Bears, NFC West, Arizona, Vikings, Cardinals, Rams, 49ers, Beat Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders, Bengals, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo, Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, Bears, New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis, Colts, Buffalo Bills, Beat Houston Texans, Jets, ust, ard, ards, ashington Locations: Detroit, Kansas, Washington, New York, Tampa, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Minnesota

The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar opens a window of opportunity for Israel to end the war in Gaza. The Texas Supreme Court halted the execution of an inmate in a “shaken baby syndrome” case. The length of the stay was not specified but the state Supreme Court wrote in the opinion that the lower court should act swiftly. NOAA issues winter weather forecast as Phoenix finally snaps heat streakParts of Washington state saw the first bouts of snowfall this season, a preview of what’s expected for the region this winter. While forecasters are looking ahead to winter, Phoenix, until Tuesday, had been trapped in a summer that wouldn’t end.

Persons: Yahya Sinwar, Rob Gronkowski, Netanyahu, Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, Benjamin Netanyahu, ”, Bruce Riedel, Biden, Antony Blinken, Aaron David Miller, ” Miller, Robert Roberson, Roberson, Read, “, Amanda Hernandez, Trump, Donald Trump, Roe, Wade, Aquilino Gonell, Kamala Harris ’, Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Harris, Mark Cuban, ➡️ Harris, Sen, John McCain, it’s, ➡️ Tim Walz, Mitch McConnell, ➡️, Liam Payne’s, Liam Payne, Luciano Gonzalez, Helene, Laith Wallschleger, Aaron Hernandez, Travis Kelce, Brian Urlacher, JJ Watt, ” Wallschleger, Greg Rosenstein, Elizabeth Robinson Organizations: The Texas Supreme, Israel, Israeli, CIA, Carnegie Endowment, International, Texas Supreme, Texas Department, Criminal Justice, NOAA, Phoenix, Atmospheric Administration, U.S . Capitol, Fox News, Univision, Capitol Police, House, ➡️, Elon, Trump . ➡️, Trump, NBC News, Anadolu, Getty, Apalachee High School, NFL, NBC Locations: Israel, Gaza, The, U.S, Texas, Washington, Phoenix, Arizona, British, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dallas, Georgia, FX’s

☆ Ryan Williams: The 17-year-old sensation starring for Alabama and earning praise from LeBron James and Serena Williams
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Ryan Williams’ extraordinary 75-yard touchdown with just over two minutes remained was the decisive score in No. Former tennis superstar Serena Williams even jokingly remarked at how “impressive” her 17-year-old “cousin” has been doing at Alabama. “Whether Ryan ever catches a ball again for the rest of his career, he’s already entrenched himself in Alabama tradition for that play,” Kelly told CNN. It was when the pair reversed roles – Ryan Williams now catching passes – that Kelly, whose office was overlooking the practice field, realized the young athlete’s potential as a receiver. And with Saraland in need of a receiver, Kelly decided to throw Williams in, a decision which ultimately paid dividends.

Persons: Ryan Williams ’, Williams, LeBron James, Chris Paul, JJ Watt, Dez Bryant, Serena Williams, ”, Jeff Kelly, Bryant, Denny, Ryan, he’s, ” Kelly, “, ” Williams, Steve Limentani, Kelly, Jarel Williams, West Virginia –, – Ryan Williams, Bo Nix, Julio Jones, JaMarcus Russell, “ Ryan, Carly Mackler, ’ Williams, Kelly can’t, Alabama’s Bryant, Amari Cooper, Calvin Ridley, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, Jameson Williams, Brandon Sumrall, He’s Organizations: CNN, Crimson Tide, Georgia, Georgia Bulldogs, football, West Virginia, Alabama, Football, Denver Broncos, Pro, Mr, Seattle Seahawks, Western, NFL, University of Alabama Locations: Georgia, Alabama, Saraland, “, Western Kentucky, ” Alabama

☆ Wrexham vs. Birmingham: Major stars gather to watch new ‘Hollywood’ fixture
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A few years ago, a fixture between Wrexham and Birmingham would pass a lot of people by. Almost 30,000 fans gathered at the St. Andrew’s Stadium on Monday for the League One soccer match, along with some of the biggest stars from sport, film and television in attendance. Brady and McElhenney both traveled to the Birmingham to watch the game, which the host eventually won 3-1. The result was a bit of a rude awakening for Wrexham, who had been unbeaten in the league this season before Monday. “The beauty of the English game is the history, the tradition, the passion,” Watt wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Persons: Tom Brady, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Brady, McElhenney, David Beckham, Romeo, Reynolds, Tom Wagner, ”, Alex Pantling, Matthew Childs, Garry Cook, JJ Watt –, –, ” Watt, they’ll Organizations: CNN, Wrexham, Andrew’s, League One, NFL, Blues, Sky Sports, League, ” Wrexham, Birmingham, Birmingham City, BBC Sport, Burnley Locations: Birmingham

☆ Jacoby Jones: Former NFL player and Super Bowl champion dead at 40
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Kevin Dotson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“We are completely heartbroken to learn about the passing of Jacoby Jones,” the Ravens organization said in a statement. “The NFL is heartbroken to hear of the passing of Super Bowl champion Jacoby Jones,” the league said in a post on social media. Jones remains the only player to have a receiving touchdown and kickoff return touchdown in the same Super Bowl. Jones runs with the ball for a 56-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter of Super Bowl XLVII. R.I.P Jacoby Jones.”

Persons: CNN — Jacoby Jones, Jones, Jacoby Jones, “ Jacoby, ”, ” Jones, “, Vince Lombardi, Chris Graythen, Ray Lewis, Love, ” JJ Watt, R.I.P Jacoby Jones Organizations: CNN, Baltimore Ravens, Ravens, Houston Texans, NFL, Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, Los Angeles Chargers, Super Bowl, AFC Divisional, Denver Broncos, Super, San Francisco 49ers

☆ Jacoby Jones, Ravens’ Super Bowl star and All-Pro returner, dies at 40
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-14 | by ( Mark Puleo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

Jacoby Jones, the former NFL receiver and kick returner who helped the Baltimore Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII with the longest play in the game’s history, has died at the age of 40. Jones, who also caught a touchdown pass in the game, was named an All-Pro returner after that season. “If I see a Ravens fan, they’ll look at me and point and just say, “Mile High.” They don’t care about the Super Bowl. They’ll be like, “Mile High.”The Ravens went on to win in double overtime to fuel their Super Bowl run. Free tickets available: https://t.co/bLA8I0MNCD pic.twitter.com/wg3XpYyCDD — Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 28, 2019“I loved Jacoby Jones,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement.

Persons: Jacoby Jones, Jones, “ Jacoby, Jacoby, Jacoby’s, Joe Flacco, “, ” Jones, They’ll, bLA8I0MNCD, wg3XpYyCDD, ”, John Harbaugh, Emily, ” Sam Gordon, ” “ Jacoby, God, ” Remembrances, Torrey Smith, JJ Watt, Lamar Jackson, Momma Jones, Lil Coby’s, pic.twitter.com, r9MZKU4sqb — Torrey Smith, Ezra Shaw Organizations: NFL, Baltimore Ravens, Ravens, Houston Texans, Super, San Francisco 49ers, Texans, Houston, Lane College, II, Baltimore, Pro, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, AFC, Denver Broncos, Athletic, ” Ravens, Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Steelers, Monterrey Steel, National Arena League, Calvert Hall College, Morgan State University and Alabama State University, Beaumont, Renegades, American Indoor Football, Getty Locations: Baltimore, New Orleans, Jackson, Tenn, Houston, Texas

☆ NFL owners vote to ban ‘hip-drop tackle.’ Not everyone is happy about the decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —NFL owners officially voted to ban the ‘hip-drop tackle’ from the sport on Monday, after an annual league meeting in Florida. The tackle has long been a topic of debate and was cited as the reason behind multiple injuries in the NFL. Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland also criticized the decision, posting on X: “Breaking news: Tackling Banned.”CNN has reached out to the NFL for comment about the criticism. Baltimore Ravens star Mark Andrews was one victim of the tackle last season, suffering a serious ankle injury after being brought down by the controversial technique in November. If they want to ban the tackle, fine.

Persons: “, ”, “ unweights, swiveling, JJ Watt, Jevon Holland, Mark Andrews, Andrews, “ I’m, Organizations: CNN, NFL, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens Locations: Florida

☆ Why US sporting stars like Tom Brady, LeBron James, and JJ Watt are piling into English soccer
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( Joseph Wilkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Brady joins the likes of Jordan Spieth, JJ Watt, and LeBron James by buying into English football. Former NFL star Watt bought a minority stake in Burnley FC, in May. Now, legendary quarterback Brady has unveiled a minority stake in Birmingham City. The rise of across-the-pond partnerships raises a question: what is it about British clubs that has suddenly captured celebrities' imagination? The rewards for success in the English Premier League can be astronomical.

Persons: Tom Brady, Brady, Jordan Spieth, JJ Watt, LeBron James, Watt, Spieth, Michael B Jordan, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney's, Simon Chadwick, Reynolds, Ralph Lauren –, Christina Philippou, we've, Philippou, it's, Chadwick, That's, We've, they're, there's Organizations: Service, NFL, Burnley FC, Leeds United, Liverpool FC, Fenway Sports Group, AFC Bournemouth, Disney, Birmingham, Knighthead Capital Management, Wrexham, L'Oreal, English Premier League, Sky, BT, Amazon Prime, Premier League, Manchester City, Portsmouth University, Wrexham AFC, Premier League –, European Locations: Birmingham City, Wall, Silicon, British, Wrexham, Birmingham, United States

CNN —At first glance, the idea of a former NFL legend and a former US Women’s National Team star wanting to bring “global eyeballs” to an English soccer club might seem an unusual ambition. Its inhabitants have also been hit particularly hard by the UK’s cost of living crisis, which hasn’t been lost on JJ Watt and his wife, Kealia. “Burnley is a special club. “All I want to do is help tell their story. “The success of the football club this year has given such a boost to Burnley and the surrounding area.

☆ JJ Watt does pub crawl ‘research’ after investing in Premier League-bound Burnley
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Amy Woodyatt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Just getting to know the supporters, I want to earn their trust by showing them how much we care and how passionate we are. “It’s research, I’m doing research – and lots of pints of Guinness along the way. The Royal Dyche took to Twitter to mark Watt’s visit, sharing an image of him behind the bar on Monday. Lovely gent, such a great reception in the pub from all us Claret fans,” the pub added. Kompany is best known for his exploits as the captain of Manchester City, with whom he won four Premier League titles.

☆ JJ Watt and Kealia Watt invest in Premier League-bound Burnley FC
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-02 | by ( Matt Foster | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —After retiring from professional football in the NFL earlier this year, JJ Watt is turning his hand to soccer as he and his wife Kealia announced their investment in English club Burnley FC on Monday. In a statement released by the club, JJ Watt said: “When you invest in a club that’s been around since 1882, you must have great respect for its history and tradition. Kompany is best known for his exploits as the captain of Manchester City, with whom he won four Premier League titles. Manager Vincent Kompany has guided Burnley back to the Premier League. Burnley’s chairman Alan Pace said of the Watts’ investment: “We’re absolutely delighted to welcome JJ and Kealia into the Clarets family.

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