“The Evolution of the Black Quarterback” benefits from the meeting between Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes during the Super Bowl last February.Pictures Beautiful stories Unforgettable moments and captivating characters that utilize elite production value are all part of the equation for members of our first 4se list when taking on a new project. But it never hurts to have a little luck too. This is especially true when it comes to timing. Take, for example, last February’s Super Bowl LVII, which was the first to feature both teams starting with a black quarterback. With Patrick Mahomes leading the Kansas City…
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Fieldwork Brewing’s downtown location is the first-ever brewery to offer TopGolf Swing Suites, which are now available after an expansion of the space in September. (Photo courtesy of Fieldwork) Fieldwork Brewing’s San Ramon location in downtown Bishop Ranch completed a 1,000-square-foot expansion last month and now houses two new golf simulators while the tasting room and restaurant, old five years, are looking to increase their offerings and partnerships. The simulators are the result of a partnership with TopGolf Swing Suites, established with the goal of making the tasting room a destination for entertainment as well as dining and their iconic…
HOUSTON – Rangers reliever Josh Sborz admitted the club had a night to sulk after a crushing loss in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. “A hundred and sixty-two games, you’re going to have some bad days,” he said before Game 6. “Things might not go our way, but let’s just stay calm and do our job.” It could have been a heartbreaking loss in Game 5 at home, when Jose Altuve launched a three-run homer. José Leclerc in the ninth inning. The Rangers could have turned around without much of a fight, but Game 6 in Houston…
Early Bird, an Omaha-based breakfast restaurant, will open its first Lincoln location inside the Antelope Tower in early January. KENNETH FERRIERA, star of the newspaper By the time Early Bird opens its first location in Lincoln in early January, the better part of two years will have been spent in planning.There are some things – like a two-minute egg – that can’t be rushed. This is especially true for a breakfast chain whose goal is to offer a modern take on classic restaurant food.The restaurant, which will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., will offer breakfast, brunch and…
NBA title chances have undergone a seismic shift since Damien Lillard was traded to Milwaukee Bucks And Jrue Vacations landed with the Boston Celtics. Guards switching teams have shaken things up, with Boston and Milwaukee tied as NBA title favorites at +380 (bet $10 to win $48 total).THE Denver Nuggets And Phoenix Suns are considered the best teams in the Western Conference since they each have +550 to win the title.RELATED: It’s make or break for the Nuggets, Bucks, Celtics and Suns.THE San Antonio Spurs won the draft lottery and selected a potential franchise player Victor Wembanyamabut the Spurs are…
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Image courtesy of JMU Athletics Communications By Bennett Conlin JMU football cannot play in the New Year’s Six Bowl this season, a College Football Playoff spokesperson said. JMU sports news on Sunday. “Inclusion in the College Football Playoff rankings is based on NCAA playoff eligibility,” Brett Daniels, College Football Playoff senior director of communications and branding, said in a communicated. “As part of the transition from FCS to FBS, NCAA bylaws require programs to wait two years before being eligible for the playoffs. For this reason, James Madison will not be considered for CFP rankings this season or for a…
When the Denver Broncos hired Sean Payton as head coach, it was widely expected that he would be able to save the career of quarterback Russell Wilson. Things haven’t gone as planned as Wilson has been mediocre during a 2-5 start for the Broncos, who are much closer to the Caleb Williams draw than most expected on opening day.Wilson was relatively efficient in the close Week 7 win over the Green Bay Packers, completing 20 of 29 passes for 194 yards and a touchdown, but Denver expected more explosive play from him than 6.7 yards per attempt. Payton also showed…
The NHL decided in June to ban special jerseys for the next 2023-24 season. This includes any jersey worn for pride, military support or Hockey Fights Cancer. This month, the NHL expanded its policy by banning specialty tapes, such as Pride tapes. While other specialty tapes have been used for Military Appreciation Night or Hockey Fights Cancer, the Pride tape has by far been the most visible and controversial. With the banning of Pride Tape (also a brand), the NHL fails to recognize the importance of publicly expressing its support: a blanket ban is a cowardly outcome. “When you make…
It’s a constant nightmare in Hampton County. It’s obvious that Halloween is just around the corner, given the spooky events taking place at the county administration building on Jackson Street East. You can consider this a public service warning. As almost everyone in Hampton County now knows, the former County Council and its administration misspent $5.1 million in taxpayer dollars that belonged to the Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) fund ) and to the fire fund. The new Council now wants to discuss restarting the process to hold another referendum on the 1% CPST sales tax. May I remind you…