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☆ Michael Oher: ‘The new film ‘Blindsided’ challenges the blockbuster’s take on the life of ex-NFL star
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

A new CNN documentary releasing on Thursday sheds light on the strained, complex relationship between former NFL player Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. This narrative is captured in “The Blind Side,” which followed a 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis. Oher sits on the beach during an NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills in 2010. A Tennessee judge terminated the Tuohy’s conservatorship over Oher in September. Tuohy sold his company for $220 million.” Oher declined to be interviewed for the CNN documentary, citing pending litigation, while the Tuohy family also declined an interview.

Persons: Michael Oher’s, “, Max, Michael Oher, Sean, Leigh Anne Tuohy, I’m, ” Quinterio Franklin, Oher, ” Anthony Burrow, ” Burrow, ”, Michael Lewis, Sandra Bullock, Oscar, SJ, ” Quinton Aaron, ” Oher, don’t, Jim Rome, Nick Wass, Joseph Crone, Oher’s Briarcrest, Nate Hale, Oher’s, ” Hale, Tuohy Organizations: CNN, NFL, Hollywood, Bowl, Briarcrest Christian School, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers Locations: Memphis , Tennessee, Eads, Memphis, “, Hollywood, Tennessee, Oher

☆ David Tepper's Appaloosa raised its exposure to several big tech names — but not the most famous one
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Appaloosa Management's David Tepper upped his stake in a handful of big technology names in the latest quarter — with one notable exception, regulatory fillings show. Broadcom , Cadence Design and Marvell Technology were among other stocks that Appaloosa zeroed out in the quarter. KE was Appaloosa's only new holding in the latest quarter, but amounted to just a $37 million position. In fact, Tepper's top five holdings are all mega-cap tech names, according to InsiderScore. The Pitt and Carnegie Mellon grad raised his Meta and Microsoft holdings even more, each one almost a third larger by quarter's end.

Persons: David Tepper, Tepper Organizations: Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Securities and Exchange Commission, Apple, Broadcom, Cadence Design, Marvell Technology, Carolina Panthers football, Baidu, Holdings, American, Pittsburgh, Pitt, Carnegie Mellon grad Locations: China, Beijing

☆ Chicago Bears edge past Carolina Panthers and better their odds at top pick at next year’s NFL Draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The Chicago Bears edged past the Carolina Panthers in a low-scoring affair on Thursday, a win which boosts their chances at the top pick in next year’s NFL Draft. The Bears were without starting quarterback Justin Fields for Thursday’s game through injury, with undrafted rookie Tyson Bagent once again starting in his place. In his first game since being traded from the Washington Commanders, Sweat had a team-high eight pressures in the game. Thursday’s game was another tough outing for the Panthers QB, who finished with 21-of-38 passing for 185 yards and no touchdowns. The victory moves to Chicago to 3-7 on the season, two games clear from Carolina’s league-worst record.

Persons: D’Onta Foreman, Eddy Pineiro, Bryce Young –, Caleb Williams, Carolina’s Drake Maye, Justin Fields, Tyson Bagent, Bagent, Foreman’s, Montez, Sweat, Young, –, Frank Reich, Ihmir Smith, Marsette, Carolina’s, Smith, Quinn Harris, Foreman, Christian McCaffrey, Don’t, ” Foreman, we’ve Organizations: CNN, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, NFL, Bears, Chicago, Panthers, Shepard University, Washington, Pineiro, Carolina, San Francisco 49ers Locations: Chicago, Carolina

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears weren’t too concerned about appearances. D’Onta Foreman ran for a touchdown and the Bears boosted their shot at the top pick in the draft, beating the Carolina Panthers 16-13 on Thursday night. Political Cartoons View All 1239 ImagesForeman gave the Bears a 16-10 lead in the third quarter with a 4-yard run. SLOW STARTThe Panthers led 10-9 at halftime even though the Bears outgained them 205 yards to 97. Chicago answered with a 54-yard field goal by Santos.

Persons: D’Onta Foreman, ” Foreman, “, Moore, Foreman, Carolina’s Eddy Pineiro, Darnell Mooney, Tyson Bagent, Justin Fields, Fields hasn’t, Eberflus, ” Eberflus, ” Cairo Santos, Bryce Young, ”, Montez Sweat, I’m, Carolina’s Ihmir Smith, Marsette, Young, Adam Thielen, ” Young, Foreman —, Carolina —, Carolina, Trenton Gill, Pineiro, Santos . Smith, Josh Blackwell, Santos ., Bear Pineiro, Santos, ___ Organizations: CHICAGO, Chicago Bears, Bears, Carolina Panthers, “, NFL, Panthers, Arizona, Division II Shepherd University, Detroit, ”, ” PANTHERS, Indianapolis, Carolina, Chicago, Trenton, TD, NEXT, Dallas Locations: Chicago, Atlanta, West Virginia, Minnesota, Washington, Detroit

Mr. Goodell will be 68 when his current contract runs out. Mr. Goodell is the most powerful executive in American sports, and the N.F.L. Mr. Goodell will be older when his new deals ends than two predecessors were when they retired. “We’ll see what the future holds,” Mr. Goodell said about his plans after this current extension. “It’s a healthy discussion to have,” Mr. Goodell said in July.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Goodell, Art Rooney II, Goodell’s, “, ”, Daniel Snyder, Josh Harris, Jerry Jones, Jones, Brian Rolapp, Kevin Warren, Pete Rozelle, Paul Tagliabue, ” Mr, I’m, Jim Irsay, Mr, It’s, I’ve Organizations: Pittsburgh Steelers, Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers, Washington, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears ’, Minnesota Vikings, Indianapolis Colts Locations: New York, Egan, Minn, Minneapolis

Walker will start in place of injured Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Sunday when Cleveland hosts the undefeated San Francisco 49ers. Watson didn't practice all week and was officially ruled out Friday by the Browns. Walker went 4-3 in seven starts over the past three seasons for the Carolina Panthers. After Watson sat out two weeks ago, the Browns were confident he'd be back on the field following their bye. Political Cartoons View All 1209 ImagesThe team has maintained Watson did not suffer any tears and that his shoulder is structurally intact.

Persons: — P.J, Walker, Deshaun Watson, Watson, Watson didn't, Dorian Thompson, Robinson, hasn't Organizations: Browns, Sunday, Cleveland, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Tennessee Locations: BEREA , Ohio

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone’s parents are among about 50 people affiliated with a Naples, Florida-based church that is praying for their safe return from Israel this week. Israel has vowed an unprecedented offensive against Hamas after the Islamic militant group’s fighters broke through the border fence Saturday and stormed into the country’s south. The war between Israel and Hamas has claimed at least 2,200 lives and raged for a fifth day. First Naples Communications Pastor Andy Wells said the church made contact with Pastor Alan Brumback, who is also on the overseas tour, on Wednesday. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he called Anzalone about his parents when he was informed of their plight Sunday night.

Persons: Alex Anzalone’s, Israel, Andy Wells, Pastor Alan Brumback, “, Wells, ” Anzalone, Dan Campbell, ” Campbell, ”, ” Brumback, Anzalone, Joe Biden, Biden Organizations: — Detroit Lions, Hamas, group’s, Detroit News, Detroit, Carolina Panthers, Lions, The Detroit News Locations: ALLEN, Mich, Naples , Florida, Israel, Naples, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins are placing rookie running back De'Von Achane on injured reserve on Wednesday after he suffered a knee injury against the New York Giants. Coach Mike McDaniel did not confirm whether Achane's injury will require surgery, nor did he provide many details on the extent of the injury. He said it is not a “grave” injury, and he expects Achane to return this season. Achane will miss Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, as well as matchups against Philadelphia, New England and Kansas City. The Dolphins have a bye in Week 10, so he will be eligible to return in Week 11 against the Raiders.

Persons: Achane, Mike McDaniel, Chris, Chris Grier, McDaniel, Miami's, Jeff Wilson Jr, “, ” Achane, Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey, Tua Tagovailoa, ” Organizations: Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, Giants, Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Dolphins, Raiders, Miami, NFL, Denver, Miami’s Locations: MIAMI, Fla, Philadelphia , New England, Kansas, Texas

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Andy Dalton will start for the Carolina Panthers at quarterback on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks after rookie Bryce Young was ruled out with a sprained ankle. Panthers head coach Frank Reich said Young is expected to miss 1-2 weeks, meaning his status for the team’s Week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings is uncertain. Reich said he's still “optimistic” Young might play against the Vikings after the progress he has made with his rehabilitation. “Bryce has done well this week,’’ Reich said. “The way he’s throwing the football, the way he works through progressions, the way he’s playing the game since day one when he’s walked through the door I said he’s starter worthy.’’Dalton is 3-1 during his career against the Seahawks, including 1-1 on the road.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, — Andy Dalton, Bryce Young, Jake Luton, Frank Reich, Young, Reich, he's, “ Bryce, ’ ’ Reich, “, ’ ’ Young, He’s, Dalton, he’s, ’ ’ Dalton, He's, Justin Houston, Houston, ___ Organizations: Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Panthers, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, Seattle ., NFL, Seahawks, 163rd, Carolina Locations: N.C, Cincinnati, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, Seattle

Jones replaced the injured Jamaal Williams late in the first half and ran for 34 yards on 12 carries. It was big for him and big for us.”The Saints' defense did the rest, holding Panthers rookie Bryce Young to 153 yards passing in his home debut. New Orleans limited Carolina (0-2) to 239 yards and sacked Young, the top overall pick in the draft, four times. In the third quarter, the Panthers brought in Young's backup, Andy Dalton, presumably to run a quarterback sneak on fourth-and-inches. You make a few plays and you’re at 28 points.”INJURIESSaints: Williams left the game in midway through the second quarter and did not return.

Persons: CHARLOTTE, — Tony Jones, Chris Olave, Jones, Blake Grupe, Jamaal Williams, Dennis Allen, “, ”, Bryce Young, Young, ” Young, Adam Thielen, Thielen, Derek Carr, Carr, Olave, you’re, Allen, ” Olave, Jones ’, Taysom Hill, ” Carr, Carolina couldn't, Miles Sanders, Andy Dalton, Dalton, Cade Mays, Eddy Pineiro, Carl Granderson, Paulson Adaebo, ” Allen, Frank Reich, “ It’s, ” Reich, Williams, Shaq Thompson, Reich, Thompson, Trevor, DeShawn Williams, ___ Organizations: New, Saints, Carolina Panthers, Panthers, . New, Tennessee, Atlanta, NFC, ” Panthers, Veteran, Sunday, Seattle Locations: N.C, New Orleans, ., . New Orleans, Carolina, Tampa, Green

☆ What we learned from Week 1 of 2023 NFL season
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Week 1 of the new NFL season is in books and there are no shortage of talking points. This year’s influx of rookies made their first steps in the NFL over the weekend with varying success. Most notably was the serious-looking injury suffered by Aaron Rodgers on his New York Jets debut on Monday Night Football. It is the second serious injury Dobbins has suffered in his short NFL career after he tore his ACL, ruling him out of the 2021 season entirely. Matt Durisko/APAlso, can Zach Wilson – who was relegated to the Jets’ bench after Rodgers’ arrival – maintain a playoff push?

Persons: –, Brock Purdy, Matt Freed, – Bryce Young, C.J ., Anthony Richardson –, Richardson, Bijan Robinson, he’s, Robinson, Danny Karnik, Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, Aaron Rodgers, Sam Howell, Quinn Harris, Rodgers, Robert Saleh, Achilles, MRI’s, it’s, ” Rodgers, Michael Owens, Dobbins, John Harbaugh, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, Brandon Aiyuk, Matt Durisko, Zach Wilson – Organizations: CNN, NFL, Super, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, C.J, Stroud, Atlanta Falcons, Young’s Carolina Panthers, Carolina Panthers, New, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Green Bay Packers, Soldier Field, NFC North, Chicago Bears, Getty, New York Jets, Monday, Jets, Packers, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Browns, Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Kansas City Chiefs Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars, Indianapolis Colts Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers Arizona Cardinals, Washington Commanders Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Chargers Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants Buffalo Bills Locations: C.J . Stroud, New Orleans, Florida, Washington, J.K, Sunday’s

☆ Michael Oher: 'The Blind Side' star's long effort to correct the record
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —In his 2011 memoir, Michael Oher wrote that he had a special skill for forgetting his difficult past. Sean Tuohy told the Daily Memphian that his family was devastated. In 2003, he began to stay more often with the Tuohy family, whose daughter Collins also attended Briarcrest. Another contract from April 2007 exists that was “purportedly signed by Michael Oher” in which Oher gives away his name, likeness, voice, etc. “It’s hard because you have to defend yourself, but whatever he wants, we’ll do,” Sean Tuohy said, according to the Daily Memphian.

Persons: CNN —, Michael Oher, “, ”, Oher, White, Sean, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Steve Farese, Sean Tuohy, Michael, Don Yaeger, “ ‘, I’d, Ole Miss Michael Oher, Ole, Matthew Sharpe, ” Oher, Michael Lewis, Lewis, Mike, Collins, Tuohy, David Bergman, Sandra Bullock, Oscar, Lily Collins, Tim McGraw, Jae, Quinton Aaron, Warner, Larry French, “ Michael, Michael Oher’s, Oher “, Michael Oher ”, ” Tuohy, “ We’re, he’d, ‘, You’ve, It’s, Sean Tuohy Jr, ’ ”, Tiffany Roy, Kobi, Kierstin, Jim Rome, that’s, ’ Organizations: CNN, ”, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Briarcrest Christian School, University of Mississippi, Baltimore Ravens, AP, Academy, Warner Bros, Baltimore, Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers, NFL, Foundation, Creative Artists Agency, Daily, Barstool Radio, ’ ” CNN Locations: Memphis, Tennessee, Oxford , Mississippi, Baltimore

☆ Michael Oher, depicted in ‘The Blind Side,’ alleges he was never adopted by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, but signed into a conservatorship
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Jennifer Henderson Eric Levenson | Jennifer Henderson | Eric Levenson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

A lawyer for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, Steve Farese, said they have no comment but will be issuing a statement Tuesday. During the summer after his junior year, Oher started staying with Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy occasionally. Instead, the papers appointed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy his conservators. Another contract from April 2007 exists that was “purportedly signed by Michael Oher” in which Oher gives away his name, likeness, voice, etc. Sandra Bullock won best actress for her performance of Leigh Anne Tuohy in the 2010 82nd annual Academy Awards.

Persons: CNN —, Michael Oher, ”, Sean, Leigh Anne Tuohy’s conservatorship, Oher, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Steve Farese, Sean Tuohy, “, Michael, ” Sean Tuohy, Oher’s, Michael J, ” Oher, Michael ”, Tuohy, Dad ”, “ Michael, Michael Oher’s, Oher “, Michael Oher ”, Conservators, Michael Lewis, ” Tuohy, Lewis, “ We’re, he’d, ‘, You’ve, It’s, Sandra Bullock Organizations: CNN, NFL, Juvenile, Creative Artists Agency, ESPN, University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, Baltimore Ravens, AP, Baltimore, Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers Locations: Tennessee, Memphis, alma mater, Baltimore

☆ ‘The Blind Side' subject Michael Oher says adoption by Tuohy family was a lie, he was cut out of money from movie
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( Doha Madani | Diana Dasrath | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Michael Oher #73 of the Carolina Panthers watches play against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Championship Game at Bank Of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. "The lie of Michael's adoption is one upon which Co-Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy have enriched themselves at the expense of their Ward, the undersigned Michael Oher," the petition to terminate the conservatorship in Shelby County Court in Tennessee said. The story of Oher and the Tuohy family became the subject of an Oscar-winning film, "The Blind Side," starring actor Sandra Bullock in the role of Leigh Anne Tuohy. According to the petition, Oher does not recall signing the agreement for the rights to his life story. In addition to termination, Oher's petition requests the court issue an injunction barring the Tuohys from using his name and likeness.

Persons: Michael Oher, —, Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy, Sean Tuohy, Sandra Bullock, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Michael Lewis, Leigh Anne, Oher, Michael, Oher's, Tuohys Organizations: Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals, NFC, Bank Of America, NFL, Shelby County Court, Century Fox, Briarcrest Christian School, NBC News, Creative Artists Agency Locations: Charlotte , North Carolina, Shelby County, Tennessee

☆ Tom Brady becomes minority owner of Birmingham City
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Jan 1, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets pumped up prior to the game against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports/File PhotoAug 3 (Reuters) - Seven-times Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has become a minority owner in English soccer club Birmingham City and will become the chairman of its new advisory board, the Championship team announced on Thursday. "Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent. "I've been part of some amazing teams in my day, and I'm looking forward to applying my perspective to create that same success here in Birmingham," Brady said. He was unveiled as the newest celebrity team owner in the E1 World Championship, the new electric race boat competition.

Persons: Tom Brady, Raymond James Stadium, Kim Klement, Brady, Tom, Tom Wagner, I've, Rohith Nair, Robert Birsel Organizations: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Raymond, Birmingham City, Championship, NFL, Knighthead Capital Management, Premier League, WNBA, Las Vegas Aces, Thomson Locations: Tampa , Florida, USA, England's, Birmingham, Bengaluru

☆ Roundup: Broncos pick up 5th year on WR Jerry Jeudy
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

May 1 - The Denver Broncos picked up the fifth-year option on wide receiver Jerry Jeudy on Monday. Jeudy has 157 catches for 2,295 yards and nine touchdowns in 41 games (33 starts) since the Broncos selected him No. --The Cleveland Browns picked up the fifth-year option on starting left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr.Wills, 23, will make $14.175 million in the 2024 season. --The Ravens declined the fifth-year option on linebacker Patrick Queen, drafted No. He has just three sacks in 40 games (11 starts) since being selected No.

☆ Will Levis, widely expected to be picked in first round of 2023 NFL Draft, suffers awkward moments as he isn’t chosen
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Those cutaways during the NFL Draft to hopefuls waiting for their names to be picked as other players are chosen ahead of them. Will Levis, the quarterback from Kentucky, was widely projected to be drafted in the first round, if not the top 10 selections. Levis waits in the Green Room with family at the 2023 NFL Draft. Levis waited, waited, waited and waited. But when the final pick was turned in and it Levis’ name wasn’t on that ticket, the waiting game was over.

PinnedQuarterbacks, top-10 trades and a bull market for running backs headlined the first round of this year’s N.F.L. The Carolina Panthers chose Alabama quarterback Bryce Young at No. After the Texans picked Stroud, they struck again, leaping from pick No. One unexpected development was the move toward running backs, a position that has been devalued in the N.F.L. But teams picked other quarterbacks or filled other needs, this year’s reminder that pre-draft speculation is just that.

☆ Anthony Richardson: NFL Draft prospect who says he is 'not from Earth'
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Heading into the NFL Draft, there’s always one prospect coming out of college who everyone becomes infatuated with, despite not being the finished article. This year’s golden boy is Anthony Richardson and, in his unique case, he’s impressed at every stage of the process. Richardson ran the fastest 40-yard dash time of all quarterbacks, as well as jumping the highest and furthest at the Combine. With potentially nine picks in the opening 12 being held by quarterback-needy teams, Richardson could be finding a new home anywhere across the league. David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesIt means that Richardson has just 13 career college starts to his name entering the draft.

☆ Christian McCaffrey Lists Charlotte Penthouse Following Trade From Panthers to the 49ers
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Sarah Paynter | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Be the first to know about the biggest and best luxury home sales and listings by signing up for our Mansion Deals email alert. San Francisco 49ers running back, and former Carolina Panther, Christian McCaffrey is listing his Charlotte, N.C., penthouse for $3.75 million. He was traded from the Carolina Panthers to San Francisco in 2022.

☆ Jeff Bezos taps investment firm while mulling Commanders bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Sep 15, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos in attendance before the Kansas City Chiefs play against the Los Angeles Chargers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY SportsFebruary 23 - Amazon founder Jeff Bezos hired investment firm Allen & Company as he considers bidding on the Washington Commanders, the Washington Post reported Thursday. Bezos, who also owns the Washington Post, is the third-richest person in the world with a net worth of $119 billion, according to Forbes' rankings. It is presumed that he would be able to outbid any competitors should he decide he wants to buy the Commanders. Bezos did not submit an official bid before the late December date for the first round, the reports said.

☆ As Mahomes, Hurts make Super Bowl history, a question lingers: What took so long?
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Asked by a reporter this week what took so long, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was blunt: "There are probably a variety of reasons - probably none of them good." "The reality is, there's such great talent at that position, Black and white," Goodell said at his annual state-of-the-league media briefing. He told the New York Times that year that Black quarterbacks had not "been given the opportunity and the patience" their white counterparts had. "I never felt it was thing where people said it was harder to win with Black quarterbacks, it was more about durability. 'A PROUD MOMENT'At Super Bowl 57, Hurts will be only the eighth Black quarterback to start the title game.

☆ The Ugly Race for the NFL’s Final Playoff Spots
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-29 | by ( Andrew Beaton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Carolina Panthers, 21-3, on Oct. 23. The most pivotal clash during the penultimate week of this NFL season isn’t the high-profile showdown between Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, two Super Bowl favorites. It’s actually between two teams with a losing record. One of them is the Carolina Panthers, who are 6-9, fired their head coach, traded away their star running back and cut their starting quarterback. They should be spending the weekend scouting talent at the College Football Playoff.

☆ Denver Broncos fire rookie head coach before the season ends
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos fired first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett on Monday with two games left in the season. Firing Hackett with two games left in a lost season allows Penner to begin his search for a replacement immediately. The Broncos scheduled a news conference for Tuesday, when they’re expected to name their interim head coach for games at Kansas City next weekend and at home against the Chargers in Week 18. Hackett is the third NFL head coach fired during the 2022 season. The Carolina Panthers replaced Matt Rhule with interim head coach Steve Wilks and the Indianapolis Colts fired Frank Reich and replaced him with coaching novice Jeff Saturday.

☆ NFL roundup: Packers dump Dolphins, extend playoff push
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Dec 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler (92) reaches for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins (8-7) dropped their fourth in a row but still would clinch an AFC wild-card berth if they win their last two games. Jaire Alexander, De'Vondre Campbell and Rasul Douglas each had fourth-quarter interceptions of Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to help the Packers put the game away. Tagovailoa threw a career-high three interceptions in a game, completing 16 of 25 passes for 310 yards and an 84-yard touchdown to Jaylen Waddle. Trace McSorley completed 24 of 45 passes for 217 yards and an interception in his first career start.

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