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Odell Beckham Jr. was escorted off of an American Airlines flight by police Sunday morning after crew members who tried to wake him up before departure grew concerned because he "appeared to be coming in and out of consciousness," according to officials. The Miami-Dade Police Department responded to American Airlines flight 1228 in Miami, bound for Los Angeles, at around 9:30 a.m. after flight attendants called for help out of fear that Beckham Jr. was ill and "his condition would worsen through the expected 5 hour flight," police said. "Upon the officers arrival, the flight crew asked Mr. Beckham several times to exit the aircraft, which he refused," police said in a statement. In a tweet published Sunday morning, Beckham Jr. said "Never in my life have I experienced what just happened to me… I’ve seen it alll..""Never. Representatives for Beckham Jr. did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

☆ How a D1 football player built an audience of nearly 2 million TikTok followers, and how much he's earned from endorsements
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-26 | by ( Colin Salao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jon Seaton is a junior defensive lineman for Elon University in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Since NIL rules were implemented, he's earned over $250,000 through deals with Meta and Dr. Pepper. "I actually had no clue at that point where I was going to feed myself from," Seaton said. Tim Curran told Insider he has avoided small deals for Seaton worth $25 to $50, which has pushed up the value of each sponsored post the athlete makes. Seaton believes that NIL could help student-athletes like him, who aren't pursuing careers as professional athletes, become business leaders.

☆ Thanksgiving football could include tasty U.S. soccer treat
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-24 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

No, not that football, although Berhalter and his men who take on England in a tasty Group B clash on Friday hope that one day soccer might find a place at the table. For the moment Thanksgiving football belongs to American gridiron and the National Football League with teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions in action. "These are the games where it's a high pressure privileged moment to step on the field against some of these guys. "When you get a result in a game like this people start to respect Americans a little bit more." Reporting by Steve Keating in Al Rayyan; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ NFL Thanksgiving Day previews: Bills, Cowboys, Vikings in action
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-23 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +26 min

Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. To see if history repeats itself with a Cowboys win, or if the Giants can pull off the upset, tune in on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Bill Belichick’s team could be on the cusp of a hot streak and are hitting the Vikings game at just the right time.

☆ Levi's got its start making clothes for cowboys — now it's a Gen Z status symbol. Here's how the 169-year-old retailer became the world's most iconic denim company.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Avery Hartmans | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Jeans as we know them today were born decades later when Strauss teamed up with a tailor to create riveted pants. The Levi Strauss factory in San Francisco in 1882. He purchased fabric from Strauss and made button-fly pants, which were such a hit among customers, he decided to patent them. Modern-day jeans were born, though at the time, they were called "waist overalls" or simply "overalls." The name comes from the French word "Gênes," meaning Genoa, an Italian port city where sailors often dressed in denim, Vice reports.

☆ NFL roundup: Joe Burrow helps Bengals get revenge vs. Steelers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Both of Herbert's touchdown passes were caught by Joshua Palmer, who finished with eight catches for 106 yards. Quarterback Marcus Mariota paced Atlanta's offense with 131 passing yards, a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown. Hurts finished with 190 passing yards and 86 passing yards. Saints 27, Rams 20Andy Dalton threw three touchdown passes as host New Orleans defeated Los Angeles, which lost Matthew Stafford to a possible concussion. Kirk Cousins was ineffective in the passing game, totaling 105 yards through the air while completing 12 of 23 passes.

☆ Cheryl Burke is leaving ‘Dancing With the Stars’ after 26 seasons
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-20 | by ( Ariana Brockington | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Cheryl Burke, one of the show’s most well-known professional dancers, is bidding farewell to “Dancing with the Stars.”Burke announced her upcoming departure from the competition series in a lengthy Instagram post ahead of the season finale on Monday. This season, Burke was partnered with meteorologist Sam Champion. In an interview with Variety, Burke said she hopes to become a judge some day, too. At the end of her heartfelt message, she thanked the “DWTS” family for supporting her throughout the years and for celebrating ballroom dancing. “I’m looking forward to this next chapter of my career, but man will this one be hard to beat!” she wrote.

☆ NFL: Tennessee Titans lead from start to finish to beat struggling Green Bay Packers
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-18 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —If it looked like the Green Bay Packers had turned their season around with last week’s overtime win against the Dallas Cowboys, their next game against the Tennessee Titans told a different story. The Titans visited the Frozen Tundra on Thursday and won 27-17 having led from start to finish. There are still six opportunities left,” Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers told reporters about his team’s chances of making the playoffs. “We’ve got a tough game; we’ve got to go to Philly. “I thought everybody that played contributed and helped in a huge way,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel told reporters.

☆ 'Top Gun' studio Skydance just inked a TV and film partnership with the NFL. Here are 10 more top production companies capitalizing on the sports content boom.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Claire Atkinson | Colin Salao | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The NFL has partnered with Skydance Sports to create a "global multi-sport production studio." Netflix's Formula 1 series, "Drive to Survive" is the model other streamers and leagues hope to emulate. Insider identified 11 top companies making scripted and documentary sports content to feed the boom. NFL is muscling into the booming sports production world, investing in a new joint venture with David Ellison's Skydance Sports. Speaking to buyers, sellers, and other industry stakeholders, Insider identified 11 production companies making the most sought-after sports content.

Gary McCullough/AP Green Bay Packers wide receiver Samori Toure is tackled by Detroit Lions safety Will Harris. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. Allen's fourth quarter touchdown throw to Dawson Knox capped off a 24-20 victory against the Chiefs. 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. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ NFL roundup: Vikings prevail in OT thriller vs. Bills
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

The NFC South-leading Buccaneers (5-5), who entered last in the league with an average of 61 rushing yards per game, exceeded that by 100. Chiefs 27, Jaguars 17Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers as Kansas City captured a win over visiting Jacksonville. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes to rookie Christian Watson, and the Packers rallied from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit to spoil Mike McCarthy's return to Lambeau Field. Jimmy Garoppolo had 240 yards passing and a rushing TD for the 49ers (5-4). After missing a game because of a hamstring issue, 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel had two receptions and 27 yards rushing.

☆ In ‘Yellowstone,’ Kevin Costner Isn’t the Only Big Gun
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( John Jurgensen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

“Yellowstone” was built around the star wattage of Kevin Costner. It’s the character Beth Dutton who lights up the show’s massive fan base the most. Played by Kelly Reilly , Beth is the daughter of Mr. Costner’s powerful Montana rancher John Dutton. She is a human switchblade who favors straight liquor, cigarettes and eviscerating people with the saltiest language on basic cable. In a sometimes violent TV drama full of tough cowboys, the woman who refuses to ride a horse is the fiercest.

☆ A Quarter-Billion Dollars for the Walker-Warnock Georgia Senate Race Buys Tossup
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Joshua Jamerson | Cameron Mcwhirter | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

ATLANTA—To win a single Senate seat, Republicans and Democrats have spent the equivalent of $30.83 on every one of the 7.8 million eligible voters in Georgia. That comes to somewhere north of $241 million and counting. For all the money spent, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent, Herschel Walker , a former All-Pro running back for the Dallas Cowboys, remain virtually deadlocked, many polls show. A few have shown Mr. Warnock gaining momentum in recent days.

☆ NFL Week 9 Preview: How to watch and all you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +23 min

Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. 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. David Richard/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman fumbles after catching a pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ Philadelphia Eagles: How Eagles became Super Bowl contenders with franchise-best undefeated start to season
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Although they had a decent season last year, no one could have predicted the Eagles would become Super Bowl contenders behind an inexperienced quarterback and a second-year head coach. Despite the disappointing end to the season, there were good signs to go off for the 2017 Super Bowl winners. After Thursday's victory over the Texans and setting a franchise-best start to the season, Hurts was in no mood for getting ahead of himself. "I know it's special for the city of Philadelphia," Hurts, who has at least thrown two touchdowns in the last three games, told reporters. After such a start, many are penciling in the Eagles to come out of the NFC conference and challenge in Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.

☆ Watchdog group says it will try to use the 14th amendment to disqualify Trump from running for president again in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Bryan Metzger | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The watchdog group CREW says it will seek to disqualify Trump from running for president in 2024. Section 3 of the 14th amendment bars candidates who've "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" against the US. The group noted that Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin was removed from office under that law. The group cites Section 3 of the 14th amendment to the Constitution, which prohibits candidates who have "engaged in insurrection or rebellion" from holding any public office in the United States. Asked for clarification, CREW communications director Jordan Libowitz told Insider that the group is "not limiting our options."

☆ Sam Shields: Super Bowl champion regrets playing in NFL; says his head is 'all mushed together' with concussions
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields has said he regrets playing in the NFL, pointing to the effects concussions and head injuries had on his career and his later life. The spotters “serve as another set of eyes, watching for possible injuries at every NFL game,” according to NFL Football Operations. Concussions and their prevention have become an important issue in recent years due to their connection to brain disease later in life. The neurodegenerative brain disease can be found in individuals who have been exposed to repeated head trauma. The researchers hypothesized about a relationship between head trauma and ALS because of a similar link detected between football and the neurodegenerative disease CTE.

☆ 'God Forbid' review: Giancarlo Granda opens up about the Falwells in Hulu documentary
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Review Brian Lowry | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Granda proceeded to have a long relationship with Becki Falwell, alleging that her husband was fully aware of the arrangement throughout, and endeavored to create real-estate opportunities for Granda in part to keep his wife happy. He admits that he was ambitious but basically over his head dealing with the older Falwells, while being bedazzled by their money and connections. Jerry Falwell resigned from Liberty in 2020, acknowledging Becki Falwell’s affair with Granda, while stating he was “not involved.” He also claimed that Granda had sought to blackmail the couple, a charge Granda has denied. “God Forbid” clearly provides Granda a friendly forum to tell his story, which includes how he came out on the other side of his 15 minutes of notoriety. “God Forbid: The Sex Scandal that Brought Down a Dynasty” premieres November 1 on Hulu.

☆ Herschel Walker's 2nd abortion accuser shows her face in TV interview
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Kevin Breuninger | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Heisman Trophy winner and Republican candidate for US Senate Herschel Walker speaks at a rally on May 23, 2022 in Athens, Georgia. And so I believed then that she was telling the truth," Doe said in the televised interview. Walker, in a statement responding to Doe's new interview, told NBC News, "This was a lie a week ago and it is a lie today." The segment also included a 2019 photo showing the woman and Walker standing together and smiling. "I told my parents I had a miscarriage," the visibly emotional woman said, "because I couldn't tell them the truth.

☆ NFL roundup: Bill Belichick makes history as Pats overpower Jets
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Matthew Stafford had a rushing and passing touchdown for the Rams (3-4), going 22 of 33 in the air for a season-low 187 yards. Dalvin Cook (20 carries, 111 yards) and Alexander Mattison (five carries, 40 yards) combined for 151 rushing yards and two touchdowns for the Vikings (6-1). According to the NFL, Kamara is the first player in league history to have 10 games with at least one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown in his first six seasons. Josh Jacobs, who entered the game second in the NFL with an average of 105.5 rushing yards per game, finished with 43 yards on 10 carries for the Raiders (2-5). It was the fourth consecutive 200-yard performance for Henry against the Texans (1-5-1), dating back to 2019, and the most rushing yards by any player this year.

☆ NFL Week 8 Preview: Seahawks, Giants face off behind strong quarterback leadership
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

The Seahawks have won three of their last four while the Giants are on a four-game win streak. The Colts beat their division rivals 34-27 thanks to a last-gasp touchdown from quarterback Matt Ryan to rookie Alec Pierce. Just last week, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones earned NFC Player of the Week honors for his performance against the Jaguars. The Jaguars played in London just last year, when quarterback Trevor Lawrence became the first rookie quarterback to win a regular season game in London. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is coming off a turnover-free Week 7 against the Giants.

Ed Fischbach, on his farm in Spink County, S.D., said no to the carbon pipeline on his land. But some energy experts say safety is an issue with carbon capture pipelines — carbon dioxide doesn’t like to stay put, and the fear is that a pipeline could rupture and leak. Asked about the Mississippi leak, Hill of Summit Carbon Solutions characterized the event as tragic but anomalous. Braun says she is afraid the Summit pipeline will disturb sacred land around Whitestone Hill. Both Braun and Locke say they are happy to be forging new ties with farmers and ranchers in opposition to the Summit project.

☆ Tom Brady reaffirms his commitment to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

CNN —Tom Brady has reaffirmed his commitment to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a difficult start to the new season, both on and off the field. Jeff Dean/AP It was tough times for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. Norm Hall/Getty Images Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. David Richard/AP Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Breshad Perriman fumbles after catching a pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers in Week 3. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

☆ NFL roundup: Panthers surprise Bucs, Packers lose third straight
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +10 min

Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY SportsOctober 24 - PJ Walker threw two touchdown passes and the Carolina Panthers shut down Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 21-3 victory Sunday afternoon at Charlotte, N.C. Foreman gained 118 yards on 15 carries and Hubbard picked up 63 yards on nine carries with a touchdown. Commanders 23, Packers 21Taylor Heinicke overcame a rough start, but threw two touchdown passes as Washington rallied to hand Green Bay its third straight loss, in Landover, Md. Travis Etienne went for 114 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries for Jacksonville (2-5), which has lost four straight. With 18 seconds left, Pickett (32-of-44 passing, 257 yards, one touchdown, three interceptions) threw a game-sealing interception in the end zone.

☆ NFL: Welcome Back Dak, Cowboys' Prescott returns to face the Lions
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Hannah Brewitt | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

CNN —Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott will be back in action this week after missing the last five games with an injury. Ross D. Franklin/AP Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen hurdles Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid as he scrambles for a first down. The Colts beat their division rivals 34-27 thanks to a last-gasp touchdown from quarterback Matt Ryan to rookie Alec Pierce. Adam Hunger/AP Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush celebrates with Dak Prescott after the team's 22-10 win against the Los Angeles Rams. Gary A. Vasquez/USA Today Sports/Reuters New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas makes a reception against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.

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