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Democratic power player George Norcross says officials cited rules banning “obscene or indecent” displays when they ejected him from Lincoln Financial Field for hanging American and Israeli flags from his luxury box — but the team tells a different story.
Democratic power player George Norcross says officials cited rules banning “obscene or indecent” displays when they ejected him from Lincoln Financial Field for hanging American and Israeli flags from his luxury box — but the team tells a different story.
 
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders wants the NCAA or the Rose Bowl to repay his players’ thousands of dollars after the college athletes were robbed of jewelry, cash, and other valuable items during their game against the UCLA Bruins last weekend.
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders wants the NCAA or the Rose Bowl to repay his players’ thousands of dollars after the college athletes were robbed of jewelry, cash, and other valuable items during their game against the UCLA Bruins last weekend.
 
All ACC games the next day (including Carolina at Duke for the ACC title) and most of the national slate were rescheduled; the Wolfpack, with a Liberty Bowl bid on the line, played the game and rolled 42-0.
All ACC games the next day (including Carolina at Duke for the ACC title) and most of the national slate were rescheduled; the Wolfpack, with a Liberty Bowl bid on the line, played the game and rolled 42-0.
 
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd ripped the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team for losing their hunger and becoming increasingly arrogant over the past four years or so.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carli Lloyd ripped the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team for losing their hunger and becoming increasingly arrogant over the past four years or so.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers took another swipe at Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday amid a discussion about how long his football injury would sideline him following speculation that his rehab could be ahead of schedule.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers took another swipe at Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday amid a discussion about how long his football injury would sideline him following speculation that his rehab could be ahead of schedule.
 
Facing near certain defeat in the West, Adolph Hitler rolled the bones one last time in December 1944 with a Winter strike through the Ardennes. A month before he swapped a loaded pair of dice into the game when he summoned Otto Skorzeny and tasked him with the execution of Unternehmen Greif.
Facing near certain defeat in the West, Adolph Hitler rolled the bones one last time in December 1944 with a Winter strike through the Ardennes. A month before he swapped a loaded pair of dice into the game when he summoned Otto Skorzeny and tasked him with the execution of Unternehmen Greif.
 
Former NBA coach and player Phil Jackson says the league has gotten so political that he doesn’t watch it anymore.
Former NBA coach and player Phil Jackson says the league has gotten so political that he doesn’t watch it anymore.
 
ong time readers will recall Grandfather. Survivor of both The Little Big Horn and Rorke's Drift, his Balkan War adventures and tutelage in Port Arthur under Sidney Reilley were long behind him when he became a college football correspondent for the fledgling wire services.
ong time readers will recall Grandfather. Survivor of both The Little Big Horn and Rorke's Drift, his Balkan War adventures and tutelage in Port Arthur under Sidney Reilley were long behind him when he became a college football correspondent for the fledgling wire services.
 
Legendary NFL linebacker Dick Butkus passed away at his home on Thursday. He was 80 years old.
Legendary NFL linebacker Dick Butkus passed away at his home on Thursday. He was 80 years old.
 
Colorado Football Head Coach Deion Sanders continued to be the dominant topic of conversation in the world of sports over the weekend as he led the Buffaloes to a 3-0 record after a double overtime win against in-state rival Colorado State in a game
Colorado Football Head Coach Deion Sanders continued to be the dominant topic of conversation in the world of sports over the weekend as he led the Buffaloes to a 3-0 record after a double overtime win against in-state rival Colorado State in a game
 
"Mr. Oriole" set standard for all 3rd basemen; his humility made him a tremendously beloved figure in Baltimore
"Mr. Oriole" set standard for all 3rd basemen; his humility made him a tremendously beloved figure in Baltimore
 
Broadsword calling Danny Boy: Oregon State at Cal Bears (+9 and the hook); U.S 10 yr yield hits 4.8 percent!
Broadsword calling Danny Boy: Oregon State at Cal Bears (+9 and the hook); U.S 10 yr yield hits 4.8 percent!
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ season ended on Monday night on just his fourth play in a new uniform.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ season ended on Monday night on just his fourth play in a new uniform.
 
NASCAR removed a racial requirement on their “diversity internship program” that discriminated against white applicants following a report from The Daily Wire.
NASCAR removed a racial requirement on their “diversity internship program” that discriminated against white applicants following a report from The Daily Wire.
 
When number one ranked Alabama fumbled the ball at the four yard line in the last minute of play at Jackson in 1980, unheralded Mississippi State held on for a 6-3 victory to snap a Crimson Tide 28 game winning streak.
When number one ranked Alabama fumbled the ball at the four yard line in the last minute of play at Jackson in 1980, unheralded Mississippi State held on for a 6-3 victory to snap a Crimson Tide 28 game winning streak.
 
College football has always been a game of change and this season new clock rules are showing significant impact in terms of crushing The Man for God, country and Third Platoon.
College football has always been a game of change and this season new clock rules are showing significant impact in terms of crushing The Man for God, country and Third Platoon.
 
New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Jimmy Graham was arrested Friday night in Southern California when officers found him wandering in traffic after he suffered a “medical episode.”
New Orleans Saints veteran tight end Jimmy Graham was arrested Friday night in Southern California when officers found him wandering in traffic after he suffered a “medical episode.”
 
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has been eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing in a penalty shootout to Sweden — marking the earliest exit in history for the team.
The United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) has been eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing in a penalty shootout to Sweden — marking the earliest exit in history for the team.
 
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes subscribes to the notion that there is a great woman behind every great man.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes subscribes to the notion that there is a great woman behind every great man.
 
NFL Hall of Famer and University of Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders could have his foot amputated due to lingering blood circulation issues in his foot that developed in 2021 after a surgery.
NFL Hall of Famer and University of Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders could have his foot amputated due to lingering blood circulation issues in his foot that developed in 2021 after a surgery.
 
Williams is teaming up with a Catholic app for a prayer challenge the same day the Dodgers honor the drag group
 
Finally, multiple Roman Catholic bishops are fighting back against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ sacrilegious decision to re-invite a group of deviant drag queen “nuns” to its Pride Night in June.
Finally, multiple Roman Catholic bishops are fighting back against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ sacrilegious decision to re-invite a group of deviant drag queen “nuns” to its Pride Night in June.
 
Swimmer Riley Gaines lobbied lawmakers on Wednesday to support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
Swimmer Riley Gaines lobbied lawmakers on Wednesday to support the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
 
Legendary NFL running back Jim Brown, one the league’s first superstars, has died. He was 87 years old.
Legendary NFL running back Jim Brown, one the league’s first superstars, has died. He was 87 years old.
 
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre made it clear where he stands when it comes to transgenderism and the radical activists pushing it, calling it “wrong” that a trans-identifying man can use a women’s bathroom.
NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre made it clear where he stands when it comes to transgenderism and the radical activists pushing it, calling it “wrong” that a trans-identifying man can use a women’s bathroom.
 
Former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines slammed Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) over the weekend for the double standard in criticisms of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a piece of legislation that the Republican-controlled House passed with no support from Democrats.
Former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines slammed Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) over the weekend for the double standard in criticisms of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a piece of legislation that the Republican-controlled House passed with no support from Democrats.
 
Super Bowl-winning Chiefs player Harrison Butker told college graduates to prioritize having a family over pursuing a career during a commencement address on Saturday.
Super Bowl-winning Chiefs player Harrison Butker told college graduates to prioritize having a family over pursuing a career during a commencement address on Saturday.
 
Endeavor, the company behind UFC, announced a new worldwide combat sports behemoth created by a merger with WWE.
Endeavor, the company behind UFC, announced a new worldwide combat sports behemoth created by a merger with WWE.
 
In the wake of several NHL players refusing to wear pride-themed attire, the league is reportedly considering shelving Pride night events at its games.
In the wake of several NHL players refusing to wear pride-themed attire, the league is reportedly considering shelving Pride night events at its games.
 
Let’s be clear right from the start: We may not have just seen the end of Tiger Woods’ brilliant career. Dude won a U.S. Open with a broken leg. You think a car crash is gonna’ stop him?
Let’s be clear right from the start: We may not have just seen the end of Tiger Woods’ brilliant career. Dude won a U.S. Open with a broken leg. You think a car crash is gonna’ stop him?
 
Two brothers who are teammates on the NHL’s Florida Panthers refused to wear an LGBTQ sweater during the team’s warmup skate on Thursday night, citing their religious beliefs.
Two brothers who are teammates on the NHL’s Florida Panthers refused to wear an LGBTQ sweater during the team’s warmup skate on Thursday night, citing their religious beliefs.
 
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is making the media rounds again over his new graphic novel in which he publicly throws his white adoptive parents under the bus for their supposed racism.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is making the media rounds again over his new graphic novel in which he publicly throws his white adoptive parents under the bus for their supposed racism.
 
Former Raiders QB Derek Carr appeared on Monday to confirm reports about where he’s headed for his next NFL home when he tweeted a familiar saying related to the Saints football team.
Former Raiders QB Derek Carr appeared on Monday to confirm reports about where he’s headed for his next NFL home when he tweeted a familiar saying related to the Saints football team.
 
President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., might be the only white boy from East Wilmington, as he is wont to say, but Ol’ Diamond Joe is much more than that. By his own account, he is the most Polish-Jewish-Black-Puerto Rican-Greek-Irish-Catholic president that we have ever had.
President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., might be the only white boy from East Wilmington, as he is wont to say, but Ol’ Diamond Joe is much more than that. By his own account, he is the most Polish-Jewish-Black-Puerto Rican-Greek-Irish-Catholic president that we have ever had.
 
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