DETROIT — The introduction-heard-’round-the-football-world is now three and a half years old. And for a time, was the lasting image of Dan Campbell. In the early years, you couldn’t see the Detroit Lions receive a national mention without a knee-cap reference, often said in jest. That infamous presser was Campbell’s …
Read More »Mr. Greedy, an African Penguin With 230 Descendants, Dies at 33
An African penguin who left many offspring in his long life, he belonged to the largest colony of the aquatic bird species in North America, according to the zoo. Source link
Read More »To start or sit a rookie QB? That’s the question coaches, analysts keep debating
During March’s league meetings, reporters huddled around Sean Payton, one of football’s quarterback philosopher kings. Between questions lobbed in his direction and with the upcoming NFL Draft a primary focus, the Denver Broncos head coach shared what would later become more than a passing thought about rookie quarterbacks. “There’s a …
Read More »Can Police Prevent a School Shooting If a Threat Is Not a Crime?
Officers are limited in their response to a possible threat of violence, but they are being trained to identify and monitor worrisome behavior earlier. Source link
Read More »Saquon Barkley’s 3 TDs power Eagles to ‘sloppy’ win over Packers in Brazil
SÃO PAULO — “It was sloppy,” DeVonta Smith said. And he wasn’t talking about caipirinha cocktails. He wasn’t talking about field conditions in a soccer venue in the first-ever NFL game in South America. No, the wide receiver was stating what was visible as the Philadelphia Eagles debuted their revamped …
Read More »Harris Targets Trump on Abortion in Latest Campaign Ad
The ad, which will run in several battleground states, comes as a growing share of voters say that abortion is their top issue. Source link
Read More »Indiana Fever loss offers Caitlin Clark a chance to grow as a leader
Caitlin Clark: Raising the Game A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. Buy INDIANAPOLIS — The game was going …
Read More »Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19. Source link
Read More »Jessica Pegula enters her first Grand Slam final. Kim Clijsters has some advice
NEW YORK — “If I had the chance to run away before I walked on court, I probably would have.” Kim Clijsters is talking about how she felt ahead of her first Grand Slam final at the French Open 23 years ago as she prepared to face Jennifer Capriati. Capriati …
Read More »Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Probe
With witnesses and Palestinian officials accusing Israeli soldiers of firing the fatal shots, “an Israeli investigation is not adequate,” the family said in a statement. Source link
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