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Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. In a week filled with road favorites — six total — Pro Picks likes a road underdog. 49ERS, 23-17Last week: Straight up: 11-4. Against spread: 4-2. Against spread: 5-1.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, ___ Trevor Lawrence didn’t, Derek Carr, Lawrence, C.J, Beathard, Carr hasn’t, FanDuel, Bill Belichick’s, should’ve, Sean Payton, Jordan Love, Payton, Russell Wilson, Jonathan Taylor, Anthony Richardson, Deshaun Watson doesn’t, would’ve, Tyrod Taylor, Washington can’t, Baker Mayfield, That’ll, Desmond Ridder, Justin Fields, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jared Goff, Jonathan Gannon, they’re, Geno Smith, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Jalen, Tagovailoa, Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Justin Jefferson won’t, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jaguars, NFL, Saints, JAGUARS, BUFFALO AT, Patriots, Bills, BEST BET, BAY, DENVER Line, Packers, Broncos, CLEVELAND AT INDIANAPOLIS, Browns, Colts, 49ers, BROWNS, WASHINGTON, Giants, GIANTS, ATLANTA, TAMPA BAY Line, Buccaneers, Falcons, Bucs, BUCCANEERS, LAS VEGAS, CHICAGO Line, Bears, Raiders, Chicago, DETROIT AT BALTIMORE, Lions, Ravens, LIONS, PITTSBURGH, ANGELES RAMS Line, Steelers, Rams, ARIZONA AT SEATTLE Line, Cardinals, The Seahawks, SEAHAWKS, ANGELES CHARGERS, KANSAS CITY, Chiefs, Chargers, CHIEFS, MIAMI AT PHILADELPHIA, Alabama, NBC, Sunday, Eagles, Dolphins, EAGLES, FRANCISCO, MINNESOTA Line, Vikings, 49ERS Locations: New Orleans, takeaways, Buffalo, Tampa, Cincinnati

☆ How F1 and ‘Drive to Survive’ are changing way we watch sports
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-15 | by ( Leah Asmelash | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

“Hard Knocks” is a docuseries that focuses on a single NFL team as it prepares for the upcoming NFL season. F1 is already a dangerous and exciting sport on its own, but “Drive to Survive” transforms it into a soap opera. By the end, hopefully, they’re consuming the product; in this case, actually watching the live sport. But his strength on the field isn’t why Travis Kelce is a household name. In last season’s Super Bowl, Travis Kelce went head-to-head against brother Jason Kelce, when the Chiefs faced the Philadelphia Eagles.

Persons: “ I’ve, it’s, Michael Jordan, Travis Vogan, Vogan, ” Vogan, Aaron Rodgers, isn’t, It’s, They’re, ”, “, Lewis Hamilton, Tom Brady’s, Sergio Perez’s, James Gay, Rees, “ It’s, ” Gay, weren’t, ” Haas, Mick Schumacher, Patrick T, Fallon, Cody Havard, Woods, Williams, Lance Armstrong, they’ve, “ They’re, they’re, Travis Kelce, Kelce, Jason Kelce, Travis, Taylor Swift, Swifties, Swift, David Eulitt, ‘, ’ ” Havard, There’s, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Rory McIlroy, Rob McElhenney, Ryan Reynolds, ” Havard, Havard, Patrick McElhenney, Ted Lasso ”, Hannah Waddingham, “ Ted Lasso, — she’s, Marshawn Lynch Organizations: CNN, Sports, Studios, Chicago Bulls, Covid, NFL, HBO, Warner Bros ., NFL Films, University of Iowa, New York Jets, Netflix, Films, PGA Tour, de, Formula One United, Prix, Getty, University of Memphis, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Wrexham AFC, Welsh soccer, Los Angeles Lakers, AFC Richmond, Manchester City, West Ham United, English Premier League, Fox Locations: Europe, China, Brazil, Mexico, Austin , Texas, ”, Formula One United States, Wrexham, Welsh, United States, “

(AP) — The deposition in the civil lawsuit against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre surrounding Mississippi's welfare scandal has been pushed back at the request of the athlete's attorneys, a court document shows. The Pro Football Hall of Famer is among more than three dozen defendants in a lawsuit the state Human Services director filed to recover some of the welfare money. Favre has denied wrongdoing, sued the state auditor who investigated the misspending for defamation and said he paid back misspent welfare funds. A subsequent court document filed Friday shows the hearing has been rescheduled for Dec. 11 based on a request by Favre's lawyers. Another $1.7 million went to develop a concussion treatment drug investigators have said Favre supported.

Persons: JACKSON, Brett Favre, Favre, Favre’s Organizations: NFL, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Human Services, Mississippi’s Department of Human Services, University of Southern Locations: Miss, Mississippi, Hinds County, Hattiesburg ., University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg

☆ Should you still push kids to get a degree? Yes, experts say: 'There's not a better substitute for college'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The data in support of a college education is strong. So it can be increasingly difficult to determine if a college education is worth it. For many, a college degree is 'an insurance policy'With the statistical outcomes for college graduates so strong, it can be jarring for parents to face a child who tells them they don't want to go. "For many people, [a bachelor's degree] is an insurance policy." 'Look at college as a consumer'Earning your bachelor's degree is often expensive, which scares off a lot of students.

Persons: Tim Davis, Davis, it's, Erika Katz, Katz, —, they're Organizations: College, San Francisco Fed, National Center for Education Statistics, University of Virginia, CNBC, Edge Research, Gates Foundation

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, head here. ___Pushing the NFC champions to overtime is only a positive step if the Washington Commanders beat a team that’s lost 14 straight. Pro Picks likes Washington but expects a close game. Against spread: 2-2.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, that’s, Sam Howell, they’ve, Justin Fields, couldn’t, Howell, he’s, FanDuel, Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Zach Wilson’s, Nathaniel Hackett, Sean Payton, Russell Wilson, They’ve, Desmond Ridder, Bijan Robinson, Bryce Young, Derrick Henry, Jonathan Taylor, QB Anthony Richardson, Tua Tagovailoa, Lamar Jackson, Kenny Pickett, Bill Belichick, haven’t, Derek Carr, Joe Burrow’s, Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Davante Adams, Jimmy Garoppolo, Jordan Love, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Washington Commanders, Bills, Eagles, Bears, ANGELES RAMS, Rams, BEST BET, EAGLES, YORK JETS, DENVER Line, Broncos, Jets, Super Bowl, JETS, JACKSONVILLE AT BUFFALO, Dolphins, Jaguars, HOUSTON, ATLANTA Line, Texans, Falcons, Houston . Falcons, DETROIT, Lions, Panthers, LIONS, TENNESSEE AT INDIANAPOLIS, Titans, Colts, GIANTS, MIAMI Line, AFC East, Giants, BALTIMORE AT PITTSBURGH, Ravens, Steelers, Houston, ORLEANS, ENGLAND, Patriots, Dallas, Buccaneers, PATRIOTS, CINCINNATI AT ARIZONA Line, Bengals, Cardinals, BENGALS, KANSAS CITY, MINNESOTA Line, Chiefs, Vikings, CHIEFS, DALLAS, FRANCISCO, Cowboys, 49ers, NFC, 49ERS, VEGAS, Packers, Raiders, RAIDERS Locations: Chicago, PHILADELPHIA, London, Stroud, CAROLINA, Buffalo, KANSAS, Adams

Frustrated fans booed in disgust, knowing the game just turned on a questionable call. The Jets, who erased a 17-0 deficit, thought they had a chance to tie or win — until they didn't. Political Cartoons View All 1190 Images“I'm not going to comment on that,” Saleh said when asked about the call after the game. “The receiver ran into me, there was a collision — the same thing that was happening all game,” Gardner said. I don't even know what to say.”The Chiefs' third-and-20 from the Jets 40 turned into first-and-10 from the 35.

Persons: —, Robert Saleh, Michael Carter, Patrick Mahomes, Marquez Valdes, Sauce Gardner, Mahomes, Saleh, ” Saleh, Gardner, Valdes, ” Gardner, “, Pat, Carter, Andy Reid, “ I’ve, Zach Wilson, Tershawn Wharton, ” Wilson, Allen Lazard, Wilson, Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Namath —, Aaron Rodgers, Achilles, Rodgers, Woody Johnson, ”, it’s, It’s Organizations: New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, The Jets, Chiefs, Jets, Kansas City, ” Chiefs, ” Jets, New, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Locations: RUTHERFORD, N.J, Mahomes, New England

Tershawn Wharton recovered the loose ball and Mahomes and the Chiefs got it at the Jets 47. Michael Carter II intercepted Mahomes on third-and-20 from the Jets 40 — but it was negated by a holding call on Sauce Gardner. Mahomes, who became the fastest to 200 NFL touchdown passes, was 18 of 30 for 203 yards and a touchdown. Wilson found Allen Lazard in the middle of the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Uzomah in the top right corner of the end zone for a 1-yard TD to cut the Jets' deficit to 17-12 with 6:26 left in the half.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Harrison, Zach Wilson, Tershawn Wharton, Michael Carter, Gardner, Robert Saleh, Saleh, Isiah Pacheco, Kelce, Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard, Rodgers, Achilles, Woody Johnson —, Pacheco, Micheal Clemons, Dan Marino’s, Noah Gray, Marino, Jawaan Taylor, Bryce Huff, Tyler Conklin, Greg Zuerlein, Ashtyn Davis, Gray, Randall Cobb, Xavier Gipson, Joe Klecko, Klecko, LB Cole Christiansen, didn't, CB Brandin Echols, ___ Organizations: Kansas City, New York Jets, Chiefs, MetLife, Jets, NFL, New, Dan Marino’s NFL, Miami, The Jets, Kansas, Pro Football Hall, Fame, of Fame, Exchange, CB, NEXT Chiefs, Minnesota, Sunday . Jets, Denver Locations: RUTHERFORD, N.J, Kansas, New York, New, York, Uzomah, Canton , Ohio

☆ 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

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. ___The Detroit Lions are going back to Lambeau Field for the first time since ending Aaron Rodgers’ career in Green Bay. The Jets (1-2) refused to upgrade at QB after losing Aaron Rodgers and their season is in danger of spiraling. GIANTS, 23-20Last week: Straight up: 12-4. Against spread: 1-2.

Persons: Rob Maaddi, Aaron Rodgers ’, Jordan Love, “, you’ve, Dan Campbell, “ It’s, Packers haven’t, Aaron Jones, Christian Watson, FanDuel, Deshaun Watson, Jim Schwartz’s, Myles Garrett, Trevor Lawrence, Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Tyreek Hill, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, T.J, Watt, Gardner Minshew, Anthony Richardson, Matt Gay’s, Adam Thielen, Andy Dalton, Alvin Kamara, Derek Carr, Jameis Winston, Baker Mayfield, Sean Payton’s, Joe Burrow’s, Derrick Henry, Justin Herbert’s, Jimmy Garoppolo, Dak, can’t, they’ve, Ezekiel Elliott, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Zach Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, ___ Organizations: AP Pro Football, Detroit Lions, Lambeau Field, Packers, NFC, Saints, Lions, ” Lions, LIONS, WASHINGTON AT PHILADELPHIA, Eagles, BEST BET, EAGLES, BALTIMORE AT CLEVELAND Line, Browns, Ravens, ATLANTA AT JACKSONVILLE Line, Jaguars, Falcons, JAGUARS, MIAMI AT BUFFALO Line, Denver, Dolphins, Bills, AFC East, Jets, PITTSBURGH AT HOUSTON Line, Steelers, Texans, STEELERS, ANGELES RAMS, INDIANAPOLIS, Colts, Rams, MINNESOTA AT CAROLINA, Vikings, Panthers, VIKINGS, TAMPA BAY, ORLEANS, Buccaneers, Philadelphia ., Philadelphia . Tampa can’t, DENVER, CHICAGO Line, Sean Payton’s Broncos, Bears, BRONCOS, CINCINNATI AT TENNESSEE Line, Bengals, Titans, BENGALS, LAS, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Line, Chargers, Raiders, CHARGERS, DALLAS Line, Cowboys, Co, Patriots, COWBOYS, FRANCISCO, 49ers, Cardinals, Arizona . 49ERS, KANSAS CITY, JETS Line, Chiefs, The Jets, CHIEFS, SEATTLE, NEW, Giants, Seahawks, MetLife, GIANTS Locations: Green Bay, London, Tyreek, Buffalo, C.J, Stroud, He’s, MINNESOTA, Philadelphia . Tampa, Las Vegas, Dak Prescott, ARIZONA, Arizona, KANSAS, Seattle

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift's trip to watch the Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce play football on Sunday didn't just have the internet talking nonstop. Following the 12-time Grammy Award winner's appearance at Arrowhead Stadium, jersey sales for the All-Pro tight-end seemingly skyrocketed. Kelce did not speak to reporters afterward, but he was spotted leaving Arrowhead with Swift by his side. In a later appearance on the “The Pat McAfee Show,” Kelce revealed that he invited Swift to watch him play. Beyond jersey sales, the NFL has also met the internet hype of Swift's trip to Arrowhead.

Persons: — Taylor, Travis Kelce, Kelce, “, ”, Swift, Kelce’s, Donna, Andy Reid, Pat McAfee, ” Kelce, Donna Kelce Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Arrowhead, Associated Press, Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Kansas City, Kansas, NFL Locations: Kansas City, Arrowhead, Kansas, Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Eagles led 25-3 by the time the Bucs finally got into the end zone on Baker Mayfield's 1-yard TD throw to Mike Evans. A 2-point conversion trimmed Philadelphia's lead to 14 with 9:22 remaining, but Hurts and the Eagles never let Tampa Bay get the ball back. A week after rushing for a career-high 175 yards, D'Andre Swift ran for 130 yards on 16 attempts for Philadelphia. Brown finished with nine receptions for 131 yards for the Eagles — one of just three NFL teams that remain unbeaten, along with Miami and San Francisco. Buccaneers: CB Carlton Davis III (toe) and DL Calijah Kancey remained sidelined after sitting out the previous week against Chicago.

Persons: Baker, Mike Evans, Mayfield, D'Andre Swift, Brown, Evans, Ronde Barber's, Quez Watkins, RB Boston Scott, Justin Evans, CB Carlton Davis III, Calijah Kancey, ___ Organizations: Eagles, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NFC, Philly, Bucs, Minnesota, NFL, Tampa, Tampa Bay, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Fame, RB Boston, Buccaneers, CB, Chicago, NFC East, Washington, Sunday, NFC South, New Orleans Locations: TAMPA, Fla, Tampa, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, Philadelphia, UP

☆ Budweiser says it has stopped chopping the tails of the iconic Clydesdale horses used in its commercials and promotions
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-21 | by ( Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Budweiser's famous horses will have longer tails now that the company has stopped clipping them. Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of the beer brand, said in a press release on Wednesday that it no longer clips its Clydesdales' tails, a procedure known as docking. Budweiser Clydesdales handler John Fink walks the horses prior to bathing them at Houston Polo Club. In its campaign, PETA noted that horses use their tails to communicate and swat away flies, which can carry diseases. The Clydesdale breed of horses originated in Scotland and are synonymous with the Budweiser brand .

Persons: John Fink, They've, Amy Trout Organizations: Anheuser, Busch, Budweiser, PETA, Service, Veterinary Medical Association, Houston Polo Club, Houston Chronicle, Hearst Newspapers, Getty, American, Clydesdale, Super, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Empire State Locations: Wall, Silicon, Scotland, Missouri, New England

DENVER (AP) — Colorado State coach Jay Norvell said Monday that senior safety Henry Blackburn has been receiving death threats since his late hit that hospitalized Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter. It’s a football game. "This kid should be worried about going to school and getting ready to play football. Hunter tried to continue to play after the hit but was ruled out in the second half and was taken to a hospital. We certainly don’t want to see anybody get hurt.”Shedeur Sanders took exception to the blow by Blackburn along the Colorado sideline and confronted Blackburn.

Persons: Jay Norvell, Henry Blackburn, Travis Hunter, Blackburn, Deion Sanders, Norvell, Let’s, ” Norvell, I’ve, Henry, shouldn’t, Sanders, Hunter, “, ” Sanders, “ We’ve, He's, Shedeur Sanders, you've, he’s, “ It’s, Travis, ” Shedeur Sanders, ”, LeBron James, of Famer Champ Bailey, Bailey, Arnie Stapleton Organizations: DENVER, —, — Colorado State, Rams, Buffaloes, Southern Cal, Los Angeles Lakers, of Famer, Washington Commanders, Denver Broncos, AP Pro Football Locations: — Colorado, Colorado, who's, Boulder, It’s, Oregon, Eugene, Georgia

Lawyers representing the couple also said the Tuohys would enter into a consent order to end the conservatorship. But Oher’s conservatorship was approved “despite the fact that he was over 18 years old and had no diagnosed physical or psychological disabilities,” his petition said. The Tuoys' filing said Oher referred to them as “mom” and dad," and they occasionally referred to Oher as a son. Agents negotiated a small advance for the Tuohys from the production company for “The Blind Side,” based on a book written by Sean Tuohy’s friend Michael Lewis, the couple’s lawyers have said. The attorneys said they estimated each of the Tuohys and Oher received $100,000 apiece, and the couple paid taxes on Oher’s portion for him.

Persons: Michael Oher, Sean, Leigh Anne Tuohy, Oher, Sandra Bullock, Oscar, Oher’s conservatorship, ”, ” “, Tuohys, Sean Tuohy, ” Ole Miss, Ole, Sean Tuohy’s, Michael Lewis, “ Organizations: NFL, Oher, NCAA, University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, Agents, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans Locations: MEMPHIS, Tenn, Memphis, Tennessee, Mississippi, Carolina

“But artificial surfaces are acceptable for our own players,” Howell said. The NFLPA in April pointed to studies from 2012-22 that it says show a significant increase in non-contact injuries on artificial surfaces vs. grass fields. He said some artificial surfaces are softer, creating more wobble when the foot hits the ground. It's for the good of the players & the game itself.”A new artificial surface was installed this year at MetLife Stadium. The Titans cited NFL data that put Nissan Stadium among the league leaders for games with players having lower-body injuries.

Persons: Lloyd Howell, “, Howell, ”, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Achilles, ” Howell, we’ve, ” Rodgers, “ I’m, Drew Rosenhaus, ” Rosenhaus, Robert Saleh, Leonard Floyd, Saleh, Ryan Tannehill, Kevin Byard, Mike Vrabel, ” Vrabel, Olasunkonmi Agunloye, Bru McCoy, ” McCoy, AP Pro Football Writers Rob Maaddi, Dennis Waszak, Steve Megargee, ___ Organizations: NFL Players Association, NFL, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, MetLife Stadium, Jets, Bills, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, The Titans, Titans, Nissan, Volunteers, AP Pro Football Writers, AP Locations: Tenn, Nashville, Tennessee, Virginia

A former NFL Media journalist is accusing the league of refusing to address what he calls long-standing institutional discrimination and said his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice. Trotter said the concerns he raised with league executives, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, regarding those comments and the lack of diversity among NFL Media employees fell on deaf ears. Political Cartoons View All 1154 Images“We share Jim Trotter’s passion for quality journalism created in and supported by a diverse and inclusive environment,” the NFL said. The lawsuit said NFL Media did not have a single Black person in a managerial position or on its news desk. Though Trotter wasn’t present, he said the comments were raised by one of his colleagues during an NFL Media Zoom call in 2020.

Persons: Jim Trotter, Jerry Jones, Terry Pegula, Trotter, Roger Goodell, ” Trotter, “, Jim Trotter’s, ”, Pegula, ” Jones, Will McClay, Goodell, Jim, Ali Bhanpuri, Douglas Wigdor, David Gottlieb, Jones, Schuyler Dixon, ___ Organizations: NFL Media, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, NFL, The Athletic, NFL Network, Cowboys, Associated Press, AP Pro Football Locations: New York City, Dallas

☆ NFL 2023: The Super Bowl Dallas Cowboys and Other Predictions That Will Soon Embarrass Me
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Jason Gay | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The NFL is everywhere and insufferable. I offer this as high praise: Roger Goodell’s pro football concern is this nation’s most pervasive, potent entertainment product, smothering all other American hobbies, holidays, sports, TV shows, and movies. Sweaty old football is the only content left which can compete with Taylor Swift, who, it should be noted, borrowed a loop of NFL stadia for her rocking sellout tour.

Persons: Roger Goodell’s, Taylor Swift

But now, three powerhouses —the NFL, Interscope Geffen A&M Records and Electronic Arts Sports — have partnered to empower players to pursue their music dreams. It’s the first-time music made by NFL players appears in the video game franchise, now in its 35th year. “These dudes can rap,” said Bas, a Grammy-nominated rapper who shared his musical expertise during the players recording sessions. People see like these big NFL players and they say ‘Do your one job, tackle somebody or run that route.’ But creativity is part of a healthy life. It’s humbling to watch.”Many of the songs featured on “Crowd Control” were conceived in a songwriting session at Interscope this summer where NFL players worked with producers and artists.

Persons: Terron Armstead, Interscope Geffen, “, ’ ”, Armstead, Pro Bowler, it’s, Darren Waller, Ray, Ray McCloud, Melvin Ingram, Chark Jr, can’t, ”, Waller, Thomas “ Fats ” Waller, Bowler, Jay Rock, Lebra Jolie, Derrick Milano, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee, Nicki Minaj, they’re, They’re, David Nieman, aren’t, Ashley Smith, Smith, Trey Smith, you’re, there’s, ” Smith, ” McCloud, McCloud Organizations: Miami Dolphins, NFL, M Records, Electronic Arts, —, Madden NFL, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers, D.J, Interscope Records, Interscope, EA Sports, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: SANTA MONICA, Calif, San Francisco, Santa Monica , California

☆ The N.F.L.’s New Kickoff Rule Is Terrible - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-05 | by ( Matthew Walther | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

There is no English noun that adequately conveys what millions of fans experience on the eve of the pro football season. This year, alas, my sense of tranquillity is being threatened by the N.F.L.’s decision to change the rules governing kickoffs. After a fair catch, the ball will be placed on the 25-yard line (just as it would after a traditional “touchback” in the end zone). This new rule, adopted in the name of player safety, is the latest and most drastic in a series of changes that the N.F.L. has made to the kickoff in recent years, in what seems to be a prelude to eliminating it altogether.

☆ Gil Brandt, architect of ‘America’s Team’ Dallas Cowboys, has died at the age of 91
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Pro Football Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, widely regarded as the architect who helped build the Dallas Cowboys into one of the most successful and popular sports franchises of all time, died on Thursday, according to the Cowboys. After a six-decade NFL executive career – 29 years with the Cowboys – Brandt was inducted into the Hall in 2019. As the vice president of player personnel for the Cowboys, Brandt was lauded for his acute ability to recognize player talent – having drafted nine Cowboys players who, like Brandt, are Pro Football Hall of Famers. Brandt is also credited in helping build the annual player draft into a three-day, made-for-TV event. The result was discovering future Cowboys from smaller colleges, or even off college basketball or track teams,” said Pro Football Hall of Fame President Jim Porter.

Persons: CNN — Pro Football Hall of Famer Gil Brandt, Brandt, “ Gil, Jerry Jones, –, Cowboys – Brandt, Bob Lilly, Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach, “ Staubach, ” Brandt, “, he’d, we’d, Staubach, Tex Schramm, George Gojkovich, Dallas, XII, ”, Jim Porter, Jones, Gil Organizations: CNN — Pro Football Hall of Famer, Dallas Cowboys, Cowboys, ” Cowboys, Pro Football Hall of Famers, Hall of Fame, US Naval Academy, NFL.com, Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Scouting, Pro Football Hall of Fame

☆ This Jazz Artist Makes Pro Football Hall of Fame Speeches Sing
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-03 | by ( Ken Belson | More About Ken Belson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Executives at the Hall, the league and the networks looked at ways to speed up the ceremony. None of the options were used, though, because they might embarrass the speakers, said Rich Desrosiers, a spokesman for the Hall. One solution was to enlist Jezra Kaye, a professional writing coach, in 2021 to work with inductees on improving — and shortening — their speeches. Kaye, a former jazz singer and romance novel writer living in Brooklyn, said it doesn’t matter that she knows next to nothing about football. “Anyone who doesn’t use a speech coach in this situation is an idiot,” he said.

Persons: Rich Desrosiers, Jezra Kaye, Kaye, ” Kaye, “, ” Joe Thomas, Ken Riley, —, Thomas, ” Organizations: Cleveland Browns, of Fame Locations: Brooklyn

☆ How a college football quarterback with 36,000 Instagram followers scored more than 30 brand deals and made himself the go-to voice for NIL
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-31 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

Chase Griffin has more than 30 brand deals, and his recent ones are mostly multi-year partnerships. Chase Griffin. 1st College Athlete Brand Ambassador for the largest/most powerful bank in the world. JP MOrgan Chase 1st College Athlete Brand Ambassador. "NIL & Athlete Brands: A NewEra", November 22, 2022.

Persons: Chase Griffin, Griffin, JPMorgan Chase, he'll, influencers, Chase Griffin Griffin, Griffin doesn't, He's, that's, I've, Page, JP Morgan Chase, Lucchese Bootmaker, Frances https, JP MOrgan, Chase Griffin Chase Griffin, Chase, Lucchese, Ed, Arthur Ashe Jr Organizations: UCLA, Gatorade Football, University of California, DirecTV, Foods, JPMorgan, LA Regional Food Bank, Bloomberg, LinkedIn, Boost Mobile, LA Food Bank, DMs, Twitter, JPMorgan Chase, Range Media Partners, WGA, SAG, Brands, ucla, Creative, Banking, Chase Bank, Morgan Wealth, Bank, Champs, Urban Outfitters, United States Polo Association, Lucchese, Hollywood, Marketing, UWG, UC Investments Academy, Fund Public Service, Regional Food Bank, Empowerment, Sports, Entertainment, Beach, Sports Rights, Cannes, Creativity, Cannes Lions, College Football Hall of Fame, Association, Conference, 1st, Financial, JP MOrgan Chase, Brand, of College Athletics, Rose Bowl, Community, Royce, True Bruin, Town Hall, Sports Innovation, Chase Center, NV, Regents, Brand Innovators, College, Los Angeles Times, ESPN, Unilever, Shell, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Leadership Team, Council, Range, WPP, University of California Investments, UC, Santa Monica Hospital, Public Affairs, Leadership, UCLA Law, National Football Foundation, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Texas High, Gatorade Locations: Texas, Los Angeles, Opendorse, Instagram, Hollywood, CA, Cannes, Atlanta, Carlsbad, Los Angeles , CA, Pasadena, Los Angeles CA, San Francisco , CA, Los Angeles ,, Las Vegas, United

☆ Women’s World Cup 2023: Some of the game’s top players are absent. And it’s because of the same injury issue
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-18 | by ( Hannah Ryan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

Fast-forward to the upcoming Women’s World Cup, which starts on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand, and a host of the game’s best players will also be absent because of an injury which appears to be endemic in the women’s game. But why are so many female soccer players suffering from the same injury? “At elite clubs in the men’s game, players have access to exceptional academies and training facilities from a very young age. Beth Mead starred for England in its Euro 2022 victory but will be missing the Women's World Cup. According to the findings, 34% of women players reported discomfort specifically in their heel and the majority use specialized insoles.

Persons: Simone Magill, Magill, “, ” Magill, Leah Williamson, Vivianne Miedema, Beth Mead, Macario, Giulia Gwinn, Iman Beney –, Leah Abucayan Sarah Milner, doesn’t, Féminin, Ballon, Katrine Okholm, Kryger, ” Kryger, that’s, aren’t ‘, they’ve, Rachel Williams, Williams, Jacques Feeney, Kyrger, England, Sarina Wiegman, Luna, Crystal Dunn, we’re, haven’t, –, Miedema, ”, ’ Milner, ” Milner, Catarina Macario, Jeffrey McWhorter, Milner Organizations: CNN, Northern Ireland, CNN Sport, England, US, National, Europe’s, of Sports Medicine, –, St Mary’s University, FIFA, Manchester United, Super, Sports Medicine, European Club Association, Nike, UEFA Locations: Norway, Northern, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Twickenham , London, England, plastering, Europe, Paris, Northern Ireland, France

☆ Welcome to the future of America: a chicken in every pot and a pro sports team in every backyard
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-15 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A few years ago, it was generally accepted that there were four major pro sports leagues in North America consisting of 122 teams: MLB, the NBA, the NFL, and the NHL. Take Major League Soccer. Aliyah Boston (right) and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert pose with an Indiana Fever jersey during the 2023 WNBA Draft. This seemingly insatiable need for programming is a big reason why North American newcomers, like Major League Rugby and Major League Cricket, also have a good shot at survival. In other words, if you have ever dreamed of having a pro sports team in your neighborhood, there's never been a better chance it might actually happen.

Persons: Adam Silver, Rob Manfred, Don Garber, Lionel Messi, Cathy Engelbert, Adam Hunger, there's Organizations: NBA, MLB, MLS, Sports, Las Vegas, NHL, Las, Seattle —, NFL, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Boston, Indiana Fever, Major League Rugby, Major League Cricket, XFL, USFL, ESPN Locations: North America, Seattle, Las Vegas, Europe

☆ Jim Brown, Football Great and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 87
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Richard Goldstein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

His family announced his death on Friday on Instagram. Playing for the Browns from 1957 to 1965 after earning all-American honors at Syracuse University in football and lacrosse, Brown helped take Cleveland to the 1964 National Football League championship. In any game, he dragged defenders when he wasn’t running over them or flattening them with a stiff arm. He eluded them with his footwork when he wasn’t sweeping around ends and outrunning them. He never missed a game, piercing defensive lines in 118 consecutive regular-season games, though he played one year with a broken toe and another with a sprained wrist.

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