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Vikings reps, police at Everson Griffen’s home for mental health check

Vikings reps, police at Everson Griffen’s home for mental health check

By BRIAN HALL, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT #Sports  #Lifestyle EAGAN, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings sent psychologists at the home of defensive end Everson Griffen on Wednesday to work with police on guiding him through another alarming mental health situation, with the 12th-year player refusing to come out of his house. Griffen, who took a leave from the team in 2018 for mental health treatment, posted on Instagram early-morning screen shots of text messages to his agent, Brian Murphy, that said he needed help and people were trying to kill him. He also posted a video that showed him…
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Unheard Tapes of Young Kobe Bryant to Be Featured On New Podcast (Exclusive)

Unheard Tapes of Young Kobe Bryant to Be Featured On New Podcast (Exclusive)

BY J. CLARA CHAN | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT #Digital The tapes were recorded by the NBA star's high school basketball coach Jeremy Treatman as the two planned to write a book together at the time. An upcoming podcast from iHeartRadio and Diversion Podcasts will feature previously unheard tapes of a teenage Kobe Bryant discussing his dreams and goals as the burgeoning basketball star begins his career. Hosted by the journalist Mike Sielski, I Am Kobe lets listeners hear directly from Bryant as a high school senior and graduate, as well as during his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The tapes were recorded by the star’s…
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Aaron Rodgers Reveals He Sought Alternative COVID-19 Treatments Due to Vaccine Allergy

Aaron Rodgers Reveals He Sought Alternative COVID-19 Treatments Due to Vaccine Allergy

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, THR STAFF Troy Warren for CNT #COVID-19 #EditorsPicks #Sports "I’m not an anti-vax, flat-earther. I have an allergy to an ingredient that’s in the mRNA vaccines. I found a long-term immunization protocol to protect myself and I’m very proud of the research that went into that," Rodgers said Friday. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Friday he sought alternative treatments instead of the NFL-endorsed COVID-19 vaccinations because he is allergic to an ingredient in two of the FDA-approved shots. Speaking on SiriusXM’s Pat McAfee Show, Rodgers said: “I’m not an anti-vax, flat-earther. I have an allergy to an…
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Atlanta: How long will World Series afterglow linger at The Battery?

Atlanta: How long will World Series afterglow linger at The Battery?

By Andy Peters - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Tim Tucker - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for AtlantaNewsAndTalk.Com #EditorsPicks #Sports The Atlanta Braves’ World Series championship boosted Chad Scearce’s car wash business with the power of a Jorge Soler home run. Pristine Auto Spa, located in the Green parking deck at The Battery Atlanta, washes about 40 cars during a typical Braves game. A car wash comes with a paid parking space. During the playoffs, that number skyrocketed to 200 cars washed during each game. Whether that momentum will continue next season, and especially in the coming weeks of cold weather and no…
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Phoenix: Official – Phoenix Suns re-sign Chris Paul, Cameron Payne

Phoenix: Official – Phoenix Suns re-sign Chris Paul, Cameron Payne

Duane Rankin | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for PhoenixNewsAndTalk.Com   Phoenix Suns begin officially announcing their free agent signings with the biggest one. Chris Paul. The Suns and the 11-time NBA All-Star have a agreed to a four-year deal worth up to $120 million, league sources informed The Republic on Monday when teams could begin negotiating with free agents. Paul declined a $44.2-million player option to become an unrestricted free agent, thus leading to the 16-year veteran agreeing to a multiyear contract. In his first season in Phoenix a trade with Oklahoma City, Paul led the Suns to the NBA Finals…
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San Jose: Wife of Sharks star Evander Kane says he gambled on NHL games

San Jose: Wife of Sharks star Evander Kane says he gambled on NHL games

By Curtis Pashelka, San Jose Mercury News Troy Warren for SanJoseNewsAndTalk.Com Sharks forward Evander Kane has denied allegations made by his wife that he gambled on or tried to throw hockey games, including his own team’s games, and said he would cooperate with an investigation by the National Hockey League. A day after Anna Kane used her Instagram account to say her husband bet on Sharks games, Evander Kane responded with two statements on his Twitter account, one to refute allegations of betting on his own team and another to address her claim that he has been a poor father to…
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Minneapolis: Minnesota Vikings fire assistant coach for refusing to take COVID vaccine

Minneapolis: Minnesota Vikings fire assistant coach for refusing to take COVID vaccine

By ArLuther Lee, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for MinneapolisNewsAndTalk.Com Minnesota Vikings assistant coach Rick Dennison was fired Friday for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, which the NFL has made a requirement for all its top-level employees, according to a report by ESPN. For the past two seasons, Dennison has served as the Vikings offensive line coach and run game coordinator. The 63-year-old is believed to be the first NFL position coach to be terminated due to a refusal to get vaccinated. Assistant offensive line coach Phil Rauscher was promoted to take Dennison’s job, and the Vikings hired Auburn University special-teams…
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Let Athletes Lead the Way on Mental Health

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Let Athletes Lead the Way on Mental Health

BY KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT Instead of demanding perfection from sports stars who get candid about their health, viewers should admire their perseverance — and take cues from their coping skills. When four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open and Wimbledon because of anxiety and depression associated with compulsory press interviews, many fans were shocked at her bold confession. While most professional athletes rallied to support her “bravery,” some critics dismissed the player, who will represent Japan at the Tokyo Olympics, as a “diva” and “narcissistic.” The same thing happened in 2018 when…
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Chicago: Chicago Cubs – Court papers reveal new allegations in Ben Zobrist divorce

Chicago: Chicago Cubs – Court papers reveal new allegations in Ben Zobrist divorce

By Avery Newmark, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for ChicagoNewsAndTalk.Com 7-day trial scheduled to begin Aug. 9 in Franklin, Tennessee Several new bombshells have come to light in the bitter and lengthy divorce of former Chicago Cubs player Ben Zobrist and his estranged wife Julianna, who are scheduled to appear in court next month amid a newly filed lawsuit from May that alleges Julianna had a year-long affair with their Nashville pastor Bryon Yawn. Court documents detailed this week in the Chicago Tribunereveal that Julianna accused Ben of “basically giving up” and losing out on income when he “intentionally and voluntarily” took…
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Phoenix: Milwaukee Bucks ticket prices, demand skyrocket for NBA Finals Game 6 vs. Phoenix Suns

Phoenix: Milwaukee Bucks ticket prices, demand skyrocket for NBA Finals Game 6 vs. Phoenix Suns

Jeremy Cluff | Arizona Republic Troy Warren for CNT The Milwaukee Bucks are one win away from winning the NBA title. Fans who want to watch the team have a chance to do so in Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Finals are going to have to fork over some serious cash. As of Monday afternoon, the least expensive tickets for Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee against the Phoenix Suns were going for $1,000 each on Ticketmaster, and those were for standing room only seats with no guaranteed view of the court. The cheapest seats with…
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