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  Call A Chiropractor, NFL & Jay-Z Bent Out of Shape Over Colin Kaepernick's Perfect Form - Foreign policy
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    Colin Kaepernick shocked the media last weekend when he, at the last minute, changed the location of his NFL sponsored workout. According to Kaepernick, this decision was due to disagreements with the NFL over media coverage and a disputed waiver.
    The new venue was at a high-school football facility 45 miles away from the original location in Atlanta. This made it difficult for club representatives who had flown in for the event to travel there.
    Only a small fraction of the teams were able to attend the workout at this new venue. And despite the drama, several NFL executives and sports analysts were still impressed with Kaepernick's capabilities as a quarterback.
    During the workout itself, Kaepernick spent 40 minutes throwing with receivers. He also made a statement for the press.
    Afterward, sports analysts at the Boston Globe reported that Kaepernick ''showed that even at 32 years old, with nearly three years away from football, he still has a great arm''.
    CBS Sports reporter, Jason La Canfora also commented on how Kaepernick looked. Speaking on Twitter, he said:
    ''Colin Kaepernick got some very positive feedback from the scouts in attendance about his elite arm strength and ability to throw the deep ball''.
    It is evident that Kaepernick is physically ready to be back on the field. However, his disputes with the NFL show that there is a lot more to football than just playing the game. Pro athletes need chiropractors as well as good business and public relations advisors to help them make the right decisions.
    The NFL and Jay-Z DisappointedSource:tmz.comKaepernick's change of venues not only restricted his in-person exposure to executives and talent scouts, it also hurt his relationship with the NFL.
    In an official statement, the NFL said, ''We are disappointed that colin did not appear for his workout''.
    They also laid out several ways that they had tried to accommodate Kaepernick's increasing requests. However, they could not budge on turning the 'private event' into a public one.
    NFL entertainment and activism partner, Jay-Z, also had thoughts on the matter. One source reported he was ''disappointed with Colin's actions and believes he turned a legitimate workout into a publicity stunt.''
    Pro athletes need chiropractors and good business advisorsColin Kaepernick's latest media fiasco shows that pro athletes need chiropractors such as Renew Chiropractic and other specialized advisors for their careers. Relationships with the press, the NFL, and other high-profile organizations can be difficult to navigate. And Kaepernick would have benefited from public relations advice in this situation.
    It is not enough anymore to just be a talented athlete. Players must be able to work together with organizations, negotiate good deals, and learn how to compromise.
    Kaepernick's dust up with the NFL is now a distraction in the news. The headlines are not about how he looked as an athlete. They're about how difficult he is to work with.
  Harry Edwards (sociologist) - Wikipedia
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    Harry Edwards (born November 22, 1942) is an American sociologist and civil rights activist. He completed his Ph.D. at Cornell University and is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. Edwards' career has focused on the experiences of African-American athletes.
    Career [ edit ] Edwards' career has focused on the experiences of African-American athletes and he is a strong advocate of black participation in the management of professional sports. He has served as a staff consultant to the San Francisco 49ers football team and to the Golden State Warriors basketball team. He has also been involved in recruiting black talent for front-office positions in major league baseball.
    Author of The Revolt of the Black Athlete, Edwards was the architect of the Olympic Project for Human Rights, which led to the Black Power Salute protest by two African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos, both San Jose State College athletes, at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Years earlier, Edwards had been a discus thrower on the San Jose State track team.[2]
    The New York Times Magazine wrote that Edwards "has seen himself as one who provokes and incites others to action, a reformer, not a revolutionary. And indeed, no other single figure in sports has done as much to make the country aware that the problems of the larger culture are recapitulated in sports, that the arena is no sanctuary from drugs, racism and corruption."[3]
    Edwards told Time magazine that he "wants to serve as a role model'--the promising athlete who gave up the possibility of a career in professional sports to become a scholar instead."[4] "We must teach our children to dream with their eyes open," he said. "The chances of your becoming a Jerry Rice or a Magic Johnson are so slim as to be negligible. Black kids must learn to distribute their energies in a way that's going to make them productive, contributing citizens in an increasingly high-technology society.[5]
    In 1989, Edwards drew criticism for scheduling a midterm examination for one of his classes on Yom Kippur.[6]
    In 2014, the University of Texas at Austin established a lecture forum in Edwards' name, the "Dr. Harry Edwards Lectures on Sport and Society". However, in 2016, Edwards rescinded all association and affiliation with the lecture forum as a result of the implementation of the State of Texas "campus concealed carry law" at the university.[7][8]
    Edwards is a commentator in 2016 documentary miniseries O.J.: Made in America. He also made a cameo appearance as himself in the 2019 film High Flying Bird.[9]
    Publications [ edit ] Black Students. New York: Free Press. 1970. LCCN 79116809. Sociology of Sport. Homewood, Illinois: Dorsey Press. 1973. ISBN 0256014159. LCCN 72095401. The Struggle That Must Be: an autobiography . New York: Macmillan. 1980. ISBN 0025350404. LCCN 80021034. Playing to Win: A Short Guide to Sensible Black Sports Participation. Berkeley, California: Institute for the Study of Social Change. 1982. The Revolt of the Black Athlete. With a foreword by Samuel J. Skinner, Jr. Ontario: Collier-Macmillan Limited. 1985. LCCN 70085475. CS1 maint: others (link) In addition to articles and essays in Sports Illustrated and Psychology Today, Edwards has written the following:
    "For Blacks, a Life in Sports Is No Different From Life: A Reflection of Society A Threat to Survival 'Sporting Chance' Disputed Only the Best Are Kept Neglect of Other Pursuits". New York Times (sports). May 6, 1979. ISSN 0362-4331. ProQuest document ID 120866836. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (1851-2008) (subscription required) "Educating black athletes". Atlantic Monthly, August 1983, 253(2)."Black student-athletes: taking responsibility". California Living, 1984; reprinted in Representative American Speeches. W. W. Wilson Co., 1984."Perpetuating Illusions". New York Times, THE WEEK IN REVIEW. May 19, 1985. p. E22. ISSN 0362-4331. ProQuest document ID 111167040. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (1851-2008) (subscription required) Further reading [ edit ] Baltimore Sun, November 8, 1987.Ebony, October, 1987.Newsday, July 24, 1987; November 23, 1989.Sport, December, 1987.Notes [ edit ] References [ edit ] External links [ edit ] Litsky, Frank (June 12, 1987). "Edwards Advising Ueberroth". The New York Times . Retrieved 2012-05-03 . NYTimes article about Edwards' work with MLBBiography on Answers.comRuffin II, Herbert G. (2009-02-17). "Edwards, Harry (1942--)". BlackPast.org Remembered & Reclaimed; An Online Reference Guide to African American History . Retrieved 2012-05-02 . "Harry Edwards Biography". The HistoryMakers . Retrieved 2012-05-02 . "Harry (Jr.) Edwards". Contemporary Authors Online (fee, via Fairfax County Public Library) . Detroit: Gale. January 22, 1983. GALE|H1080026698 . Retrieved 2012-05-03 . Gale Biography In Context. Interview.
  colin kaepernick with trayvon hoodie - Google Search
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  Mia Isabella - Wikipedia
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    Mia Isabella (born July 30, 1985)[1] is an American transgender former pornographic actress.[3]
    Early life [ edit ] Isabella was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, but spent most of her childhood in Tennessee before returning to Chicago as a teenager.[2] She is of French, Puerto Rican, and Jamaican descent.[1] Between the ages of 8 and 18, she played the violin at least two hours daily.[3] She graduated from high school at 16 years old, attended the Art Institute of Chicago, and owned a luxury designer boutique.[3] She has a fashion degree from Paris Fashion Institute.[4]
    Career [ edit ] Isabella entered the adult film industry in 2005 at the age of 19 and did her first scene with Yasmin Lee and Kayla Coxxx in T-Girls 3 for Anabolic Video.[4] She took a hiatus from porn when she was 21 years old and returned at age 23.[2] In January 2014, she retired from porn.[3]
    Mainstream media appearances [ edit ] In 2013, Isabella voiced a character known as "Prostitute #1" in the video game Grand Theft Auto V.[5] She was also among the pornographic actresses who appeared in the welcome home party scene for Jax Teller after his release from prison in the Season 7 premiere of Sons of Anarchy, which aired on September 9, 2014.[6]
    Personal life [ edit ] Isabella got married when she was 20 years old and the marriage lasted four years.[3] At age 22, she underwent facial feminization surgery which consisted of chin, jawline, and nasal bone reduction and a mid and upper facelift.[2] She also underwent a second breast augmentation surgery.[2] In September 2010, she had a rhinoplasty, her chin shaved down, cheek implants, another mid and upper facelift, and her right breast corrected, which did not heal properly in her previous surgery.[2]
    Awards and nominations [ edit ] YearCeremonyResultCategoryWork2010Urban X Award[7]NominatedBest Ethnic Transsexual SiteMia-Isabella.com2011AVN Award[8]NominatedBest Alternative Web SiteNominatedTranssexual Performer of the YearN/AUrban X Award[9]WonTranssexual Performer of the YearN/AXBIZ Award[10]WonTranssexual Performer of the YearN/A2012AVN Award[11]NominatedTranssexual Performer of the YearN/ANominatedBest Alternative WebsiteMia-Isabella.comNightMoves Award[12]WonBest Transsexual Performer (Editor's Choice)N/AXBIZ Award[13]NominatedTranssexual Performer of the YearN/ANominatedTranssexual Site of the YearMia-Isabella.com2013XBIZ Award[14]NominatedTranssexual Site of the Year2014XBIZ Award[15]NominatedTranssexual Site of the YearReferences [ edit ] ^ a b c d e Mia Isabella at the Internet Adult Film Database ^ a b c d e f g h Miss Lagsalot (October 19, 2010). "Mia Isabella '-- "Having a big cock and being so girly made me feel uncomfortable growing up. " ". WHACK!. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ a b c d e Diana Tourjee (February 22, 2016). "Beyond the Tyga Sex Scandal: The Real Life of Trans Porn Star Mia Isabella". Vice . Retrieved February 22, 2016 . ^ a b "Mia Isabella - Der transsexuelle Superstar aus den USA im Interview". German-Adult-News. October 29, 2010 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ Rhett Pardon (October 1, 2013). "TS Porn Star Mia Isabella Lends Voice on 'Grand Theft Auto V ' ". XBIZ . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ Lila Gray (September 10, 2014). "Final 'Sons Of Anarchy' Season Premieres With Bevy of Porn Stars". XBIZ . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ "2010 Urban X Award Nominees". Urban X Awards. May 19, 2010. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ "Nominations for the 2011 AVN Awards" (PDF) . AVN Awards. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 29, 2013 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ Peter Warren (July 25, 2011). "2011 Urban X Award Winners Announced". AVN . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ Dan Miller (February 11, 2011). "2011 XBIZ Award Winners Announced". XBIZ . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ "AVN Awards 2012 - Nominations" (PDF) . AVN Awards. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 29, 2013 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ "Past Winner History". NightMoves. Archived from the original on December 19, 2013 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ "2012 Nominees". XBIZ Awards. Archived from the original on January 31, 2012 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ "2013 Nominees". XBIZ Awards. Archived from the original on December 25, 2012 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . ^ "Nominees". XBIZ Awards. Archived from the original on October 6, 2014 . Retrieved September 11, 2014 . External links [ edit ] Official website Mia Isabella on IMDbMia Isabella at the Internet Adult Film DatabaseMia Isabella at the Adult Film Database
  Nate Boyer - Wikipedia
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    Nate Boyer (born January 9, 1981) is a former American football long snapper and United States Army Green Beret. After serving six years and multiple tours for the Army in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Boyer played college football as a walk-on at the University of Texas despite never having played a down of organized football in his life. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
    Early life [ edit ] Boyer grew up in El Cerrito, California, and attended Amador Valley High School before transferring to Valley Christian School. His father is a veterinarian and his mother is an environmental engineer. After graduating high school, Boyer briefly worked as a deck hand on a sport fishing boat in San Diego. He also trained to become a firefighter before quitting.[1] After high school graduation in 1999,[2] Boyer moved to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. In 2004, he became a relief worker in Sudan, building camps for refugees of the War in Darfur.[2] After a short tenure there, he enlisted in the United States Army, training at Fort Benning,[3] and later was accepted into the Green Berets. After multiple tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Boyer earned an honorable discharge after six years of service.[4]
    College career [ edit ] Despite never playing a down of organized football in his life, Boyer played for the University of Texas as a walk-on. He was a redshirt for his freshman year in 2010, while playing once in 2011 against Texas Tech as a member of the kickoff team. The following year, he became the team's starting long snapper,[2] and played 38 consecutive games for the Longhorns.[3] From 2012''2014, he was a first-team Academic All-Big 12 Conference member, while also being named an Academic All-American in 2012. He was also named the 2012''13 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year, the third Longhorn to be honored, and was the inaugural winner of the Armed Forces Merit Award. From 2013''14, he was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy. In 2015, he was named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which recognizes athletes with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.2 during their college careers.[5]
    Boyer graduated in May 2013 with a physical culture and sports degree.[5]
    Professional career [ edit ] Boyer was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, though he attended Texas' Pro Day on March 24.[6] Boyer later attended the San Francisco 49ers' Pro Day on April 17.[1]
    After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft, Boyer signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks on May 2.[7] He was involved in three plays in the Seahawks' first preseason game against the Denver Broncos,[8] and recorded a tackle. He was released by the Seahawks on August 18 to make room for quarterback Jake Waters.[9]
    In popular culture [ edit ] In 2017, Boyer appeared in the Madden NFL 18 video game's story mode Longshot, in which he portrayed Captain McCarthy, a soldier who assisted protagonist Devin Wade in rediscovering a love for football.[10] Like Boyer, Devin was both a Texas Longhorn and member of the Army, though Boyer stated the connection was coincidental; an ESPN documentary about Boyer was also titled The Long Shot.[11]
    References [ edit ] ^ a b Inman, Cam (April 17, 2015). "Green Beret Nate Boyer relishes his audition at 49ers pro day". San Jose Mercury News . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ a b c Davis, Nate (May 2, 2015). "Former Green Beret and Texas long snapper Nate Boyer hopes to hook on in NFL". USA Today . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ a b King, Peter (April 6, 2015). "The NFL's Most Improbable Prospect". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ William Wilkerson (September 13, 2012). "Life experiences fuel Nate Boyer". ESPN . Retrieved May 23, 2015 . ^ a b "Nate Boyer". Texas Longhorns . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ a b "Nate Boyer". NFL Draft Scout . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ Smith, Michael David (May 2, 2015). "Seahawks sign 34-year-old Green Beret Nate Boyer". Profootballtalk.com . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ "Broncos vs. Seahawks - Play-By-Play". ESPN . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ Henderson, Brady (August 18, 2015). "Seahawks release former Green Beret Nate Boyer to create room to add QB". ESPN . Retrieved August 30, 2015 . ^ EA Tiburon (August 25, 2017). Madden NFL 18. EA Sports. Julia: 8,000 miles from home, and it was this place that brought you back to football? / McCarthy: I'll field that one, if you don't mind. You see, I knew who Devin was. I don't know if the other guys knew, but when he got here, he was reclusive, always had his head down. Year or so in, I decided to give him a little push. So I hid these footballs around, here and there. Boy, did he ever take the bait. ^ Lilley, Kevin (August 18, 2017). "Army plays supporting role in 'Madden 18' story mode ... and so does a former Green Beret". Army Times . Retrieved September 5, 2017 . External links [ edit ] Official website
  Ray Lewis - Wikipedia
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    American football linebacker, Pro Football Hall of Famer
    Ray LewisLewis with the Baltimore Ravens in 2008
    No. 52Position:Middle linebackerPersonal informationBorn: ( 1975-05-15 ) May 15, 1975 (age 44) Bartow, FloridaHeight:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Weight:240 lb (109 kg)Career informationHigh school:Kathleen (Lakeland, Florida)College:Miami (FL)NFL Draft:1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26Career history Baltimore Ravens (1996''2012)Career highlights and awards 2— Super Bowl champion (XXXV, XLVII)Super Bowl MVP (XXXV)13— Pro Bowl (1997''2001, 2003, 2004, 2006''2011)7— First-team All-Pro (1999''2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009)3— Second-team All-Pro (1997, 1998, 2010)2— NFL Defensive Player of Year (2000, 2003)NFL 2000s All-Decade TeamBaltimore Ravens Ring of Honor2— First-team All-American (1994, 1995)Career NFL statisticsPlayer stats at PFRRaymond Anthony Lewis Jr. (born May 15, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played all of his 17-year professional career for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the University of Miami, and earned All-America honors. Lewis was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft, and upon his retirement following the 2012 season, was the last remaining active player from the team's inaugural season.
    Lewis played middle linebacker his entire career and is considered to be one of the greatest ever to play the position. He was a 13-time Pro Bowler, a 10-time All-Pro, and one of the few players in NFL history to play in a Pro Bowl in three different decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s). He is also considered to be the greatest Baltimore Raven of all time.[1]
    Lewis pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in connection with the stabbing deaths of two men in 2000. The following season, he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year and led the Ravens' record-setting defense to victory in Super Bowl XXXV. Lewis also became the second linebacker to win the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award, and the first to win the award on the winning Super Bowl team.[2] Lewis won his second Defensive Player of the Year award in 2003, becoming the sixth player to win the award multiple times.[3] After a triceps tear that sidelined him for most of the 2012''13 season, Lewis returned for the Ravens' playoff run and earned his second Super Bowl victory in his final NFL game. On February 3, 2018, the fifth anniversary of his final game, Lewis was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.[4]
    Early life Lewis was born in Bartow, Florida.[5] He is the older brother of former University of Maryland running back Keon Lattimore.[6] Lewis was an All-American linebacker for the football team at Kathleen High School in Lakeland. In addition, he was a prolific wrestler for the school.[5][7] His father was absent most of his life, which was a cycle through generations, but he was a record-setting high school wrestler before he was incarcerated for drug-related offenses.[8] He revealed that his stepfather was extremely abusive towards his mother, and got a deck of 52 playing cards to start his push-up regimen, so he could get stronger to protect her. This also was the reason behind choosing the #52 jersey in his professional career.[9]
    College career Lewis enrolled in the University of Miami, where he was a member of the Miami Hurricanes football team.[10] As a freshman, he was an immediate contributor and became a starter for the Hurricanes' final five games. He compiled 81 tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, and four pass deflections en route to being named to the freshman All-American team.[11]
    In his sophomore season, Lewis earned first-team All-American and All-Big East honors. Lewis led the Big East with 153 tackles and also contributed nine tackles for a loss, two sacks, and an interception for a Hurricanes team that had the nation's top-ranked defense and finished No. 6 in both the writers' and coaches' polls.[12][13]
    Lewis's junior campaign was even more successful, as he was again named to the All-American[14] and All-Big East teams, and finished as runner-up for the Butkus Award, given to the top linebacker in college football.[15] Lewis finished his junior season with 160 tackles, the second highest in University of Miami team history after Ed Weisacosky's 164 in 1965. Lewis also totaled eight tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, four pass deflections and one touchdown. Against the West Virginia Mountaineers, Lewis contributed 15 tackles.[16]
    Lewis led the Big East in tackles his last two seasons and accumulated the fifth most in Miami history despite playing only three seasons.
    After the 1995 season, Lewis decided to forgo his final year of college eligibility and enter the NFL draft. The Baltimore Ravens, who were entering their inaugural season, selected Lewis 26th overall in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft.[17] Lewis was the Ravens' second ever draft pick behind offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden who was selected #4 overall the same year. Lewis eventually earned his undergraduate degree in Arts and Science in 2004 at the University of Maryland University College.[18]
    Professional career 1996 season: Rookie year Lewis was the top-rated inside linebacker heading into the 1996 NFL Draft,[21][22] in which Kevin Hardy was considered the draft's only outstanding linebacker prospect.[23] Taken as the fifth linebacker in the draft, Lewis was seen by scouts as possessing speed, tackling ability, and intensity, but many considered his lack of size a potential liability.[23][24][25] In his first career game, a Week 1 19-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders, Lewis earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his seven-tackle, one-interception performance.[26][27] Lewis earned USA Today's All-Rookie team honors after his 15 tackles for loss led the NFL and 110 tackles led the Ravens in the 1996 season.[28] He added two and a half sacks, six pass deflections, and an interception on the season.[29][30]
    1997 season In Week 9, against the Washington Redskins, Lewis earned his second AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor.[31] Lewis recorded an NFL-best and career high 184 tackles in 1997, which is unofficially the second most ever in a season, and earned his first Pro Bowl berth at the end of that season.[32][33] In addition, Lewis totaled four sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and 11 pass deflections.[34]
    1998 season In 1998, Lewis made his second trip to the Pro Bowl after recording 120 tackles, three sacks, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and seven pass deflections.[35][36] He led the Ravens in tackles for the third consecutive season.[37] He was also named to The Sporting News All-Pro Team. In what would prove to be Hall of Fame Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders's final game, Lewis and the rest of the Ravens defense held him to just 41 rushing yards on 19 attempts.[38][39]
    1999 season In 1999, Lewis led the NFL in tackles with 168.[40] He was named to a third-straight Pro Bowl and the All-Pro first team.[41][42] He also totaled three and a half sacks, three interceptions, eight pass deflections, a safety, and a forced fumble. Lewis won the 1999 NFL Alumni Linebacker Of The Year chosen by past NFL players voting according to the position they played.
    2000: Record-setting defense and first Super Bowl run In 2000, Lewis led a defense which many call the greatest in NFL history for a single season.[43][44][45] The team set a 16-game single-season record for fewest points allowed (165) and fewest rushing yards allowed (970).[46] The team recorded four shutouts, one shy of the single-season record. The unit finished first league-wide in six key defensive categories. Including the postseason, and excluding three combined touchdowns that were given up by the Ravens offense and special teams, Baltimore's defense allowed only 184 points in 20 games. Lewis won Super Bowl XXXV MVP honors, Defensive Player of the Year honors, earned a unanimous All-Pro selection, and was once again named to start in the Pro Bowl.[47][48][50][51] The Ravens became only the second team to ever record a defensive shutout in a Super Bowl, as they dominated the New York Giants 34-7 to win the franchise's first ever world championship. Lewis's regular-season total of 137 tackles once again led the Ravens. He also added 31 tackles, two interceptions, 9 pass deflections, one fumble recovery, and a touchdown in the four-game playoff run.[52][53]
    2001 season In 2001, Lewis earned his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection, when he led the NFL in tackles with 162 and earned first-team All-Pro honors.[54][55][56] In Week 15, he earned his third AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor in a 15''0 shutout of the Cincinnati Bengals.[57] Lewis scored a touchdown in the 2002 Pro Bowl. In the Ravens' two playoff games, he totaled 17 tackles, three forced fumbles, and one pass deflection.[58]
    2002 season In 2002, Lewis was limited to only five games due to a shoulder injury.[59] He still managed to rank fifth on the team with 58 tackles.[60] In addition, Lewis compiled two interceptions, two pass deflections, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Lewis earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos after posting 18 tackles (11 solo), two pass deflections, and an interception on Monday Night Football.[61] After having been selected to the Pro Bowl for five consecutive seasons (1997''2001), Lewis's streak was stopped by his season-ending injury. In his absence, the Baltimore Ravens defense finished ranked 19th in points allowed.[62]
    2003 season Lewis was the leading vote recipient for the 2003 AP All-Pro team, earning 49 of 50 votes.[63] He also won the annual AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year with 43 votes out of 50. He was named to his sixth career Pro Bowl for the 2003 season.[64] Additionally, Lewis earned Pro Football Weekly, PFWA, and Football Digest Defensive MVP honors and was named to Dr. Z's Sports Illustrated All-Pro team, Pro Football Weekly's All-NFL team, Pro Football Weekly's All-AFC team, Football Digest's All-Pro first team, and The Sporting News' All-Pro team. Lewis also earned the KC 101 AFC Defensive Player of the Year award for the 3rd time in four years, the 2003 NFL Alumni Linebacker Of The Year, and finished with 161 tackles, one and a half sacks, six interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 14 pass deflections, and one touchdown. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Month for November[65] and AFC Defensive Player of the week for his 15-tackle, one-interception performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers in week 17.[66] In the Wild Card playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans, Lewis totaled 17 tackles.[67]
    2004 season In 2004, Lewis was named first-team All-Pro by the AP, second-team "All Pro" by College and Pro Football Weekly and Football Digest, and "All Pro" by The Sporting News.[68] He finished the 2004 season playing 15 games while recording 146 total tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one fumble forced, and six pass deflections.[69]
    2005 season Lewis's 2005 season was cut short by an injury in Week 6. He was placed on injured reserve in Week 8, having amassed 46 tackles, a sack, an interception, 2 pass deflections, and a fumble recovery in the season's first six games.[70] The Ravens struggled to a final record of 6-10.
    2006 season In 2006, Lewis led the Ravens defense to an NFL-best ranking in 14 major defensive categories, including total yards allowed, points per game allowed, and interceptions. The Ravens also finished second in sacks, take-aways, and rushing yards allowed.[71] Lewis missed two games due to an injury, but still recorded 103 tackles, a personal best of five sacks, two interceptions, and eight pass deflections in 14 games. He also forced a fumble and recovered one.[72] The Ravens allowed just one 100-yard rushing performance in the 14 games Lewis played. Lewis was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his seven-tackle, one-sack, and three-pass-deflection performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener.[73] He was also selected to the Pro Bowl, but withdrew because of a hand injury, ceding his spot to fellow Ravens linebacker Bart Scott.[74][75] Lewis finished fifth in voting for Defensive Player of the Year.[76] Lewis totaled 15 tackles and a pass deflection in the playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts.[77]
    2007 season Lewis during a 2007 game vs. the Cleveland Browns
    Lewis during a charity event
    Despite the Baltimore Ravens' mediocre 5''11 season, Lewis was the team's leading tackler.[78] Against the Cleveland Browns, Lewis recorded 16 tackles, recovered a fumble, and returned an interception for a touchdown.[79] He also earned his ninth career Pro Bowl nomination.[80] He finished the season with 120 total tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 10 passes deflected, two interceptions, and one touchdown.[81]
    2008 season In 2008, Lewis led the Ravens to the AFC Championship game while totaling 117 tackles, three and a half sacks, three interceptions, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and nine passes deflected.[82][83] He was named a starter to the Pro Bowl, his tenth such nomination, and was named an Associated Press first-team All-Pro for the sixth time.[84][85] In addition, he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week following his eight tackles, two interception, and two pass deflections against the Houston Texans in Week 10.[86] In the three playoff games against the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, and Pittsburgh Steelers, Lewis totaled 29 tackles, two forced fumbles, and one pass deflection in three games.[87][88][89] After the season, he became an unrestricted free agent, but agreed to return to the Baltimore Ravens to complete his career. The contract, which would've run through 2015 (including two option years), was said to be worth $10 million the first year, but was highly incentivized.[90]
    2009 season In 2009, Lewis was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the seventh time (ninth selection overall) and named to his 11th Pro Bowl.[91][92] He accumulated an AFC-leading 134 tackles on the season.[93] He also added three sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and seven passes deflected. Lewis added 21 tackles, one sack, and one pass deflection in two playoff games.[94] In the September 2009 issue of Sporting News' Magazine, Lewis was selected to their Team of the Decade (2000s). In Week 2 against the San Diego Chargers, Lewis made the game-saving tackle on running back Darren Sproles on a fourth-down play. After the game, Lewis said it was one of the best tackles he has made in his career.[95]
    2010 season In 2010, Lewis was named second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press for the third time (10th All-Pro selection overall) and named to his 12th Pro Bowl.[96] He totaled 139 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, four pass deflections, and one touchdown. Lewis added 13 tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble in two playoff games.[97] On Sunday, November 21, 2010, Lewis became only the second player in NFL history to record at least 30 interceptions and 30 sacks for their career. He was the fastest player (204 games) to achieve that feat.
    2011 season In 2011, Lewis was named to his 13th and what proved to be his final Pro Bowl, and led the Ravens with 95 tackles despite missing four games with an injury.[98] Lewis also collected two sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, and seven pass deflections. Lewis totaled 20 tackles and one pass deflection in two playoff games.[99][100] On Sunday, October 16, 2011, against the Houston Texans, Lewis became the first player in NFL history with at least 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in his career.[101]
    2012: Final year and second Super Bowl Lewis suffered torn triceps on October 14, 2012 during a game against the Dallas Cowboys, and had them surgically repaired three days later.[102][103][104] Several sources had reported he was expected to return to action December 16 in the game against the Denver Broncos,[105] much earlier than his expected return in January,[106] but he was inactive for the game.[107] On January 2, 2013, Lewis announced he would retire after his team finished the 2012''13 NFL playoffs.[108]
    He returned to action for Baltimore's January 6, 2013 game against the Colts and led the defense to a 24''9 win.[109] On the game's last play, Lewis lined up on offense at fullback. The Ravens were not slated to play another home playoff game (since they were the number-four seed, and the day before, the Houston Texans beat the number-six seed Cincinnati Bengals), so they wanted Lewis to be on the field for the final play. Next, the Ravens defeated the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round, 38''35 in double overtime, and then defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, 28''13.[110][111][112]Lewis's final career NFL game was Super Bowl XLVII, where the Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 34''31.[113][114] Lewis finished the regular season with 57 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 pass deflection in 6 games. In the postseason, Lewis led the NFL with 51 tackles. He also contributed 2 tackles for loss and 1 pass deflection in the Super Bowl XLVII run.[115]
    Career statistics TacklesSacksInterceptionsOtherYearTeamGamesSoloAstTotalSackYdsIntYdsTDTDFFRecPDSfty1996BAL1495151102.59100000501997BAL16156281844.02711800111001998BAL14101191203.0142250010701999BAL16131371683.5213970000812000BAL16108301383.033210003602001BAL16114481623.526311500111002002BAL54315580.00240011302003BAL16121421631.51169911221402004BAL15101461471.09000012602005BAL6388461.01100001202006BAL1480231035.0372270011802007BAL1483381212.0723511211002008BAL1684331173.5333430022902009BAL1694391333.016090021702010BAL16102371392.082261123402011BAL12722395216140020702012BAL64413571000001110Career2281,5674942,06141.5266315033319201171Playoffs21135792142.0172541161150Murder trial Following a Super Bowl XXXIV party in Atlanta on January 31, 2000, a fight broke out between Lewis and his companions and another group of people, resulting in the stabbing deaths of Jacinth Baker and Richard Lollar. Lewis and two companions, Reginald Oakley and Joseph Sweeting, were questioned by Atlanta police, and 11 days later the three men were indicted on murder and aggravated assault charges. The fight occurred about 200 yards (180 m) from the Cobalt Lounge at 265 East Paces Ferry Road in the Buckhead Village neighborhood about two miles north of downtown Atlanta where Lewis had been celebrating.[116][117]The white suit Lewis was wearing the night of the killings has never been found. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard alleged the blood-stained suit was dumped in a garbage bin outside a fast food restaurant.[118] A knife found at the scene did not have any fingerprints or DNA. Lewis subsequently testified that Oakley and Sweeting had bought knives earlier in Super Bowl week from a Sports Authority where Lewis had been signing autographs.[117][119] Baker's blood was found inside of Lewis's limousine.[120]
    Two weeks into the trial Lewis's attorneys, Don Samuel and Ed Garland, negotiated a plea agreement with the District Attorney where the murder charges against Lewis were dismissed in exchange for his testimony against Oakley and Sweeting,[121] and his guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of justice.[15] Lewis admitted he gave a misleading statement to police on the morning after the killings (initially telling them that he was not at the scene).[122] Superior Court Judge Alice D. Bonner sentenced Lewis to 12 months' probation. One year in prison is the maximum sentence for a first-time offender,[123] and the immediate probation was the judge's decision. He was also fined $250,000 by the NFL, which was believed to be the highest fine levied against an NFL player for an infraction not involving substance abuse.[124] Under the terms of the sentence, Lewis could not use drugs or alcohol during the duration of the probation.
    Oakley and Sweeting were acquitted of the charges in June 2000.[125][126] No other suspects have ever been arrested for the incident.
    The following year, Lewis was named Super Bowl XXXV MVP. However, the signature phrase "I'm going to Disney World!" was given instead to quarterback Trent Dilfer.[2]
    On April 29, 2004, Lewis reached a out-of-court settlement with four-year-old India Lollar, born months after the death of her father Richard, pre-empting a scheduled civil proceeding. Lewis also reached an undisclosed settlement with Baker's family.[125]
    During a taped pre-game interview with Shannon Sharpe that aired on CBS before Super Bowl XLVII, Sharpe told Lewis that the families of the slain men find it difficult to see Lewis idolized by millions of fans, believing he knows more about the killings than he shared,[127] and asked what he had to say to those families. Lewis responded, "God has never made a mistake. That's just who He is, you see.... To the family, if you knew, if you really knew the way God works, He don't use people who commits anything like that for His glory."[128]
    The Ravens' crisis management around Lewis's murder trial was revisited by Brian Billick, by then a media analyst, after the 2013 arrest of Aaron Hernandez and his swift release by the New England Patriots.[129]
    Legacy Throughout his career, Lewis built a reputation as a leader and intimidating force at middle linebacker. He has led his team in tackles in 12 of his 14 seasons. The Ravens did not allow a single 100-yard rusher in 51 consecutive games from the 1998 through 2001 seasons. In addition to his run defense, Lewis has also gained a reputation as a complete defender. His 31 interceptions rank him 5th all-time among NFL linebackers, and just 6 short of the #1 spot. Since the murder allegations, Lewis's image has recovered, and today he is considered one of the most dominant linebackers in the history of the NFL.[18][130][131][132] Lewis was also selected as the third-best linebacker of all time on the show The Sports List. A poll of NFL coaches selected him as the most dominant player in the NFL before the 2003 season by being mentioned on 10 ballots, while no other player was mentioned more than twice.[133] Team owner Steve Bisciotti stated his intention to erect a statue of Lewis outside M&T Bank Stadium. On September 4, 2014, days before the Ravens season opener, a statue of Lewis was unveiled in front of M&T Bank Stadium.[134]
    Lewis has been referenced in television shows such as The Wire, films such as The Rundown, and in music videos, such as in Mario's "Just a Friend 2002" and Nelly's "Heart of a Champion". Lewis has appeared in television ads for NFL Network, Reebok, Under Armour, Old Spice, and Eastern Motors. He was the featured athlete on the cover of Madden NFL 2005. That season, he missed a number of games to an injury, adding to the "Madden Curse". He was documented in NFL Network's documentary series A Football Life.[135]
    Other work Lewis opened the Ray Lewis Full Moon Bar-B-Que, which operated in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood from February 2005 until 2008.[136] He has also gained several national corporate endorsements, some of which draw upon his tough image. In 2004, Lewis was placed on the cover of the highly popular Madden NFL 2005 video game published by EA Sports, and is also a very avid player of the same series. In 2006, it was announced that Lewis, Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers, and entrepreneur Mark Bloomquist would form S&L Racing, intending to race both cars and trucks from a North Carolina headquarters.[137] Lewis's attempt to join NASCAR racing failed.[138]
    On March 13, 2013, it was announced that Lewis would join ESPN as a contributor for their NFL coverage.[139] Lewis was let go by ESPN in 2016.[140] On June 20, 2017 it was announced Lewis had been hired by cable sports network Fox Sports 1.[141]
    Lewis competed against tight end Tony Gonzalez in an episode of Spike's Lip Sync Battle, which aired on February 2, 2017. He emerged victorious with performances of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" and "Hot in Herre" by Nelly, who joined him for the performance.[142]
    In August 2019, Lewis was announced as one of the celebrities to compete on season 28 of Dancing with the Stars. He later withdrew from the competition due to a tendon injury in his foot, requiring surgery.[143]
    Charitable activities Lewis has been heavily involved in charitable activities throughout his professional career. He started the Ray Lewis 52 Foundation which is a nonprofit corporation whose mission is to provide personal and economic assistance to disadvantaged youth. The foundation has funded such events as adopting 10 families in the Baltimore City community for the holidays, an annual celebrity auction and bowling tournament, the Great Maryland Duck Derby, Thanksgiving food drives on North Avenue in Baltimore, and Ray's Summer Days. All proceeds have helped fund the Ray Lewis Foundation.
    Lewis has since been involved in pressing political, business, and philanthropic leaders for a stronger commitment to disability sports both here and in the developing world. Lewis was also honored with a JB award (named in honor of CBS broadcaster James Brown) during the 2006 off-season and received the "Act of Kindness" Award for his work in the community.[18]
    Awards and accolades Since his rookie year in 1996, Lewis has won numerous NFL awards, including being named Defensive Player of the Year twice (2000 and 2003), as well as Super Bowl MVP after winning Super Bowl XXXV after the 2000 season. He is also a 13-time Pro Bowler and seven-time AP First Team All-Pro player, a three-time AP Second Team All-Pro Selection, and was also a two-time All-American in college (1994 and 1995).
    On May 11, 2010, a portion of Baltimore's North Avenue was renamed "Ray Lewis Way" in honor of the linebacker and his charitable work.[144]
    Lewis had career totals of 2,061 total tackles (1,567 solo), 19 forced fumbles, 117 passes defended, 102.5 stuffs for a loss, 41.5 sacks, 20 fumble recoveries, 31 interceptions for 503 yards, one safety, and three touchdowns in 228 games.[145] He has been selected to 13 NFL Pro Bowl games, a record for an inside/middle linebacker, in his 17 seasons, and led the NFL in tackles five times (1997, 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2004). In 2003, Lewis led all linebackers with six interceptions, a total matching the post-merger all-time record for a middle linebacker in a single season.[146] Lewis was named first-team Associated Press All-Pro in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009 and second-team All-Pro in 1997, 1998, and 2010. His 10 total All-Pro selections is a record for an inside/middle linebacker and ties the record for a linebacker (Lawrence Taylor also has 10 selections). In 21 career playoff games, Lewis has totaled 214 tackles (135 solo), two sacks, six forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, two interceptions for 54 yards, 15 pass deflections, 10.5 stuffs for a loss, and one touchdown.
    Lewis was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, his first year of eligibility. Lewis joined teammate Jonathan Ogden in Canton; the two were the Ravens' first two picks in Baltimore.
    Personal life Lewis is a Christian, and his commitment to his faith was featured in a Sports Illustrated cover story in 2006. He has a total of six children, four boys, and two girls.[147][7][148] His son, Ray Lewis III, played college football at the University of Miami and later Coastal Carolina.[149] He was dismissed from Coastal Carolina's football team and the university in 2016 upon being indicted by a South Carolina grand jury on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual assault.[150]Those charges were dropped after a lengthy and more thorough investigation by law enforcement officials in South Carolina.[151] His other son, Rayshad Lewis, committed to Utah State out of high school. His freshman year was successful. After his freshman year, Rayshad decided to transfer to the University of Maryland.[152]
    Michael Phelps, a Baltimore native and Ravens fan, stated that he found his life purpose and desire to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics after seeking Lewis's advice.[153][154]
    In 2015, Lewis' autobiography, I Feel Like Going On: Life, Game, and Glory, was published.[book 1]
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The Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved September 17, 2019 . ^ Roman Stubbs (September 1, 2017). "Rayshad Lewis has 'the perfect setup' at Maryland, says Hall of Fame dad Ray Lewis". The Washington Post . Retrieved October 1, 2017 . ^ Shaffer, Jonas (August 10, 2016). "Ray Lewis tweets strange thing about Michael Phelps' medal count, deletes it". The Baltimore Sun . Retrieved September 9, 2016 . ^ "After Nearly Dying, Michael Phelps Admits The Secret That Saved His Life And Made Him Swim Again". qpolitical.com. August 5, 2016. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016 . Retrieved September 9, 2016 . Further reading External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ray Lewis . Official website Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro-Football-ReferenceRay Lewis on IMDbBaltimore Ravens bioRay Lewis'--awards, championships, and honors
  Donald Trump's long, stormy and unrequited romance with the NFL - The Washington Post
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    Will HobsonNational sports reporter with a focus on accountability and investigations
    September 23, 2017President Trump's criticism of NFL players and the league itself at a political rally Friday evening, which he followed up with a series of tweets Saturday, marked the latest entry in his long-running dalliance with the NFL, which, in some ways, is like a super-elite country club whose membership Trump has never been able to attain.
    [Trump turns sports into political battleground with comments on NFL, Curry]
    In 1983, when the going rate for an NFL team was about $80 million, Trump spent $6 million to buy the New Jersey Generals of the rival U.S. Football League, which played its seasons in the spring.
    In interviews after the real estate magnate announced his acquisition at a news conference in the atrium of Trump Tower, Trump said he decided to buy into the rival league because he wanted a challenge.
    "I could've bought an NFL team if I wanted to. .'‰.'‰. But I'd rather create something from scratch," Trump said. "I feel sorry for the poor guy who is going to buy the Dallas Cowboys. It's a no-win situation for him, because if he wins, well, so what, they've won through the years, and if he loses .'‰.'‰. he'll be known to the world as a loser."
    As owner of the Generals, Trump went on a spending spree that drew the ire of NFL owners. He gave Herschel Walker, the Heisman Trophy-winning running back from the University of Georgia, a contract extension. A year later, Trump signed another Heisman Trophy winner '-- quarterback Doug Flutie out of Boston College '-- to a five-year deal worth $7 million. He tried to sign star linebacker Lawrence Taylor away from the New York Giants, forcing the Giants to give Taylor a raise.
    Trump tried to lure coach Don Shula away from the Miami Dolphins and then asserted that the discussions ended because Shula asked for one thing Trump would not offer: a free apartment in Trump Tower.
    "Money is one thing, gold is another," Trump said.
    Shula denied this and said he ended the negotiations because Trump kept publicizing them. Dolphins owner Joe Robbie derided Trump as "engaged more in ballyhoo .'‰.'‰. than in a serious effort to build a franchise completely by sound professional management."
    In 1986, Trump convinced his fellow USFL owners to launch what amounted to a hostile takeover attempt: They moved the league's schedule to the fall to compete directly with the NFL, then sued the NFL, alleging antitrust violations. Trump predicted to his fellow USFL owners that the lawsuit would result in a massive judgment '-- hundreds of millions if not billions of dollars in damages from the NFL '-- that would force the NFL to offer to merge the leagues.
    In the trial, NFL attorneys framed their case around Trump, arguing that the lawsuit was a charade orchestrated by Trump as a way to get into the NFL on the cheap. The argument worked.
    "I thought he was extremely arrogant, and I thought that he was obviously trying to play the game," juror Patricia Sibilia recalled in a telephone interview last year. "He wanted an NFL franchise. .'‰.'‰. The USFL was a cheap way in."
    The jury ruled that the NFL had violated antitrust law but concluded that the USFL's financial struggles were of its own making and awarded only $1 in damages. In antitrust cases, damages are tripled, so Trump's legal assault on the NFL won a grand total of $3.
    The USFL folded.
    "Only Donald Trump could somehow turn the behemoth of the NFL into an underdog," said Michael Tollin, director of the ESPN documentary "Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?"
    Trump lost an estimated $22 million on the Generals. The Cowboys team '-- which Trump said he considered buying in 1983 but did not because you could succeed only "laterally" in the NFL '-- was sold in 1989 to Jerry Jones for $140 million. According to Forbes, the team, still owned by Jones, is now worth an estimated $4.8 billion, making it the world's most valuable sports franchise.
    After the USFL folded, Trump's name arose periodically in discussions about NFL ownership. In 1988, he made a bid for the New England Patriots but ultimately bowed out. In 2014, Trump said he offered $1 billion for the Buffalo Bills, but he was bested by a $1.4 billion offer.
    In early 2016, Trump told an Associated Press reporter that if his bid had won him the Bills he never would have run for president.
    "I did it a little tentatively," Trump told the AP of his attempt to purchase the Bills. "When I put the bid in for the Buffalo Bills, I always was a little concerned if the NFL would remember how I knocked the hell out of them."
    For once, however, Trump expressed contentment with defeat.
    ''This is more exciting,'' he said of running for president. ''And it's a lot cheaper.''
    Some of the material in this story was adapted from "Trump Revealed," a 2016 biography by Marc Fisher, Michael Kranish and a team of Washington Post reporters.
  Why does Eric Reid consider Malcolm Jenkins a sellout?
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    After initiating a pregame altercation with Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins on Sunday, Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid called Jenkins a ''sellout'' while speaking with reporters postgame.
    Reid's resentment of Jenkins stems from their opposing positions in the new social justice movement in sports led by NFL players. Jenkins, co-founder of the Players Coalition, performed a key role in brokering an unprecedented $89 million social justice partnership with the NFL. For his part, Reid believes the coalition has both betrayed the principles of the movement and denied former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was the first player in the league to demonstrate during the national anthem to shine a light on systemic racism and police brutality, his rightful place at the head of the table.
    How did Reid and Jenkins, onetime allies, drift so far apart? And what could their differences potentially mean for the ongoing movement? Here's a simple FAQ to help explain where we stand and where we might be going.
    What is the Players Coalition?
    The main group that negotiated with NFL owners on behalf of players who protested during the national anthem to bring attention to racial injustice. The group was co-founded by Jenkins and former NFL wide receiver Anquan Boldin.
    Strong safety Eric Reid (right) of the Carolina Panthers gets in the face of strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (left) of the Philadelphia Eagles before the start of the first quarter.
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    Why does Reid consider Jenkins a sellout?
    Reid strongly disagrees with Jenkins on two fronts: his decision to accept money from the NFL without placing more conditions on owners, and his choice to stop demonstrating during the playing of ''The Star-Spangled Banner.''
    Although the NFL did not require players to show their respect for the United States flag in exchange for funding programs considered important to communities of color, there was no implicit quid pro quo, owners hoped players would no longer believe it was necessary to demonstrate. Reid was among several players who broke away from the coalition in protest of the leadership of Jenkins and Boldin.
    Why did Jenkins stop demonstrating?
    Some activist-players, including Jenkins, grew weary of the controversy stirred by the long-running demonstrations. Polls now show that many within the public believe kneeling is inappropriate. Opponents of the movement have labeled players as being anti-police and anti-military.
    It's important to note that even Reid, who has repeatedly blasted Jenkins publicly, questioned the effectiveness of continuing to demonstrate last season. The league's money didn't change Jenkins' position, Jenkins insists. It was just the right time for change, he said. ''At this point,'' Jenkins said recently, ''it's important for us as a movement to continue to adapt to the context of the situation.''
    Irreconcilable differences: Why the Players Coalition split apart Read now Exactly how does Kaepernick fit in?
    Reid was the first player to kneel alongside Kaepernick during the 2016 season while they were San Francisco 49ers teammates. He and Kaepernick are close friends and each have collusion grievances against the league, alleging owners conspired to ruin their careers because of their activism. Essentially, Reid believes Jenkins and Boldin have stolen the movement that Kaepernick started with Reid's initial support. In Reid's view, Jenkins and Boldin conspired to push aside Kaepernick, who should have been the one to determine whether the coalition partnered with the league in anything. Moreover, Reid demanded that the coalition, in its negotiation with owners, require that Kaepernick be signed by an NFL team before any deal would be struck. Jenkins and Boldin did not comply. Reid's frustration with the coalition, and vice versa, was revealed through text messages obtained by ESPN.
    Will Reid's beef with Jenkins adversely impact the movement?
    It shouldn't. The coalition is doing its thing, especially focusing on criminal justice reform. Reid has remained closely aligned with Kaepernick, who has become much bigger while railing against injustice in exile than he ever was during his days as a successful passer. Other players who have split with the coalition, including Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills, are working individually to improve communities.
    What is Jenkins' attitude toward Reid?
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    Jenkins continues to take the high road, praising Reid for the work he does on behalf of others.
    Will Reid face disciplinary action from the league?
    Possibly. Although he wasn't flagged before or during Sunday's game, the NFL could still fine him for unsportsmanlike conduct. The penalty for a first offense is $13,369. A second offense increases to $26,739.
    Jason Reid is the senior NFL writer at The Undefeated. He enjoys watching sports, especially any games involving his son and daughter.
  Muhammad Ali refuses Army induction - HISTORY
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    On April 28, 1967, boxing champion Muhammad Ali refuses to be inducted into the U.S. Army and is immediately stripped of his heavyweight title. Ali, a Muslim, cited religious reasons for his decision to forgo military service.
    Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 14, 1942, the future three-time world champ changed his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964 after converting to Islam. He scored a gold medal at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome and made his professional boxing debut against Tunney Husaker on October 29, 1960, winning the bout in six rounds. On February 25, 1964, he defeated the heavily favored bruiser Sonny Liston in six rounds to become heavyweight champ.
    On April 28, 1967, with the United States at war in Vietnam, Ali refused to be inducted into the armed forces, saying ''I ain't got no quarrel with those Vietcong.'' On June 20, 1967, Ali was convicted of draft evasion, sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000 and banned from boxing for three years. He stayed out of prison as his case was appealed and returned to the ring on October 26, 1970, knocking out Jerry Quarry in Atlanta in the third round. On March 8, 1971, Ali fought Joe Frazier in the ''Fight of the Century'' and lost after 15 rounds, the first loss of his professional boxing career. On June 28 of that same year, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction for evading the draft.
    At a January 24, 1974, rematch at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Ali defeated Frazier by decision in 12 rounds. On October 30 of that same year, an underdog Ali bested George Foreman and reclaimed his heavyweight champion belt at the hugely hyped ''Rumble in the Jungle'' in Kinshasa, Zaire, with a knockout in the eighth round. On October 1, 1975, Ali met Joe Frazier for a third time at the ''Thrilla in Manila'' in the Philippines and defeated him in 14 rounds. On February 15, 1978, Ali lost the title to Leon Spinks in a 15-round split decision. However, seven months later, on September 15, Ali won it back. In June 1979, Ali announced he was retiring from boxing. He returned to the ring on October 2, 1980, and fought heavyweight champ Larry Holmes, who knocked him out in the 11th round. After losing to Trevor Berbick on December 11, 1981, Ali left the ring for the final time, with a 56-5 record. He is the only fighter to be heavyweight champion three times. In 1984, it was revealed Ali had Parkinson's disease.
  Stephen A. Smith - Wikipedia
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    American sports television personality, sports radio host, sports journalist, and actor
    Stephen Anthony Smith[1] (born October 14, 1967) is an American sports television personality, sports radio host, sports journalist, and actor. Smith is a commentator on ESPN First Take, where he appears with Max Kellerman and Molly Qerim. He also makes frequent appearances as an NBA analyst on SportsCenter. Smith also is an NBA analyst for ESPN on NBA Countdown and NBA broadcasts on ESPN. He also hosts The Stephen A. Smith Show on ESPN Radio. Smith is a featured columnist for ESPNNY.com, ESPN.com, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
    Early years Smith was born in the Bronx borough of New York City on October 14, 1967. He was raised in the Hollis section of Queens.[2] Smith is the second youngest of six children.[1][3] He has four older sisters and a younger brother named Basil, who died in a car accident in October 1992. He also has a half-brother on his father's side. Smith's parents were originally from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. His father managed a hardware store. Smith's maternal grandmother was white, while the rest of his grandparents were black.[4] Smith graduated from Thomas Edison High School in Queens.[5]
    After attending the Fashion Institute of Technology for one year, Smith received a basketball scholarship to attend Winston-Salem State University, a historically black university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. While in college, he played basketball under Hall of Fame coach Clarence Gaines. While still on the team, Smith wrote a column for the university newspaper, The News Argus, arguing Gaines should retire due to health issues.[6] He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
    Career Print media Smith began his print media career with the Winston-Salem Journal, the Greensboro News and Record, and the New York Daily News.
    Beginning in 1994, Smith had a position as a writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He began reporting on the Philadelphia 76ers as their NBA columnist, and eventually, as a general sports columnist. On August 23, 2007, the Inquirer announced that Smith would no longer be writing columns and would instead be demoted back to the position of general assignment reporter. In 2008, the Inquirer ended its relationship with Smith, which coincided with Smith starting his own blog, stephena.com. In February 2010, Smith returned to the Philadelphia Inquirer after winning an arbitrator's ruling that he was to be reinstated but having to agree to remove all of his political views from his website and from cable news shows.[7]
    Radio On April 11, 2005, Smith became the host of a weekday noon to 2 p.m. radio show on WEPN in New York City with his "right-hand man B.T. (Brandon Tierney)". On September 20, 2007, the show was shifted to the 2 p.m. '' 4 p.m. slot, with the second hour being broadcast nationally on ESPN Radio, replacing the third hour of The Dan Patrick Show (Mike Tirico took over the first two hours). Smith's show came to an end in April 2008 as he sought to expand his career in television, and beginning May 1, Scott Van Pelt began hosting in the 3''4 p.m. hour that was previously Smith's.
    In November 2009, Smith became an on-air contributor to Fox Sports Radio and broke the story of Allen Iverson's retirement on the Chris Myers-Steve Hartman afternoon show on November 25. Iverson later ended his short retirement and re-joined the Philadelphia 76ers on December 2. Smith became a Fox Sports Radio morning show host on January 4, 2010, replacing Washington, D.C.-based host Steve Czaban. On his radio program, Smith correctly predicted that LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh would all sign with the Miami Heat during 2010 free agency.[8] In early 2011, Smith became a resident FSR NBA insider and ended his morning show.
    It was announced on February 1, 2011, that Smith would be returning to ESPN as a columnist for ESPN.com and host for weekday local radio shows on 1050 ESPN Radio New York (WEPN-AM) at 7''9 p.m. ET as well as 710 ESPN Radio Los Angeles (KSPN-AM) at 6''8 p.m. PT. April 24, 2012, was Smith's last show for LA 710 ESPN.[9]
    In 2013, Smith left ESPN for Sirius XM Radio, where he joined Chris Russo's Mad Dog Sports Channel. The move was announced just one day after Smith made some controversial comments on ESPN2's First Take program regarding the Ray Rice situation.[10]
    On January 17, 2017, Smith moved from Sirius XM's Mad Dog Sports channel back to ESPN. His daily two-hour program is heard on WEPN in New York, KSPN in Los Angeles, Sirius XM's ESPN channel, and via syndication.[11]
    Television Smith is currently one of the hosts of First Take on ESPN. He also appears as an analyst appearing on various ESPN programs. He is known for provocative analysis and dour delivery.
    Smith started his television career on the now-defunct cable network CNN/SI in 1999.
    In August 2005, Smith started hosting a daily hour-long show on ESPN called Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith. After the show was cancelled in January 2007, he mainly concentrated on basketball, serving as an NBA analyst. He also appeared on other ESPN shows, including the reality series Dream Job, as well as serving as a frequent guest (and guest host) on Pardon the Interruption, Jim Rome Is Burning, and as a participant on 1st and 10. He appeared as an anchor on the Sunday morning edition of SportsCenter. On April 17, 2009, Smith announced on his website that he would be leaving ESPN on May 1, 2009.[12] The Los Angeles Times reported that ESPN commented that, "We decided to move in different directions."[13] Though according to Big Lead Sports, a source says that ESPN and Smith went to the negotiating table and could not reach an agreement.[14]
    Smith later returned to ESPN, and it was announced on April 30, 2012, on air that Smith would be joining First Take on a permanent, five-days-per-week basis under a new format for the show called "Embrace Debate" in which he squares off against longtime First Take commentator Skip Bayless.
    On July 25, 2014, Smith made controversial remarks on First Take that women may provoke domestic abuse, in regards to the domestic violence situation involving Baltimore Ravens' running back Ray Rice and his wife.[15] After criticism of the remarks, including comments on Twitter from ESPN reporter Michelle Beadle, Smith apologized for his words on a taped segment on ESPN. On July 29, 2014, Smith was suspended by ESPN for a week and did not appear on any of their programs again until August 6, 2014.[16][17]
    In late 2014, Smith signed a multi-year deal with ESPN that will pay him over $3 million per year.[18]
    In a March 9, 2015, episode of First Take, while discussing the topic of Philadelphia Eagles' head coach Chip Kelly trading away running back LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso, Smith said: "Chip Kelly has made decisions over the last couple of years that, dare I say, leave a few brothers feeling uncomfortable." Michael David Smith of NBS Sports believed that Smith had hinted Kelly's roster moves regarding the 2014 release of wide receiver DeSean Jackson, the McCoy trade, and letting wide receiver Jeremy Maclin depart for free agency to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, while still keeping wide receiver Riley Cooper on the Eagles' roster might be racially motivated.[19] In an interview with ESPN The Magazine that was published on May 8, 2015, McCoy admitted that while he respected Kelly as a head coach, he did not see eye to eye with him. McCoy also believed that some of the roster moves that are being made by Kelly are racially motivated.[20] Kelly has said that the roster moves that he has made have nothing to do with race, it has to do with finding the right players that fit well into his team.[21] Smith defended his comments by saying that he never used a form of the word racism to imply that Kelly was a racist.[22]
    On June 11, 2015, Smith received criticism for a comment he made about female soccer players during the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. While on SportsCenter, a replay was shown of a goal scored by Norway on a free kick against Germany. Tim Legler pointed out that the German players forming the wall turned their heads as the ball went by, and Smith joked that the players "might not have wanted to mess up their hair." Smith's comment was criticized as being sexist and a poor joke. ESPN said they spoke with Smith about the comment, and he later apologized in a series of tweets.[23]
    On November 5, 2016, Smith joined Top Rank's broadcasting team for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Jessie Vargas boxing pay-per-view event.[24] In 2019, Smith became a UFC commentator as ESPN became the UFC's television broadcaster.
    Acting career Smith made his acting debut on the ABC soap opera General Hospital in a cameo appearance as a television reporter on the February 2, 2007, episode.[25] He has said that he is a longtime fan of the show.[26] Smith returned to General Hospital on April 1, 2016, as the character Brick.[27] He has returned to the show several times as Brick.[28]
    In 2007, Smith was in the Chris Rock motion picture I Think I Love My Wife.
    Beginning in 2014, he has appeared in a series of Oberto all-natural beef jerky commercials as "The Little Voice in Your Stomach", each time appearing alongside sports figures, such as star athletes Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and pro snowboarder Louie Vito, and notable basketball sportscaster Dick "Dickie V" Vitale.
    Filmography Film Television First Take catchphrases Smith is known for his frequent use of catchphrases while hosting First Take, such as "blasphemous" when describing something completely outrageous that does not make sense to him.[30] He also frequently refers to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers as a "baaaaaaaad man"[31] (with the "A" stretched out for several seconds). Smith has worn Rodgers' jersey on two separate occasions on First Take in 2017: once following the Dallas Cowboys' elimination at the hands of the Packers[32] and once during a special taping of First Take from Dallas where Smith received boos from the live crowd.[33] He has been known to show a strong hatred towards the Cowboys, often at times mocking them with their "How 'Bout Them Cowboys?" slogan in a sarcastic manner and claiming that they are "an accident waiting to happen." A song was even made all about Smith's hatred of the Cowboys.[34] He has also been known to say many times that he knows absolutely nothing about the sport of hockey, such as by saying that tie games still exist in the sport[35] (the NHL abolished ties following the 2004''05 NHL lockout), despite the presence of three hockey teams from within the New York metropolitan area where he was brought up.
    Smith is known for his outspoken stance on NFL players and the usage of marijuana (still prohibited by league policy, punishable by fine or suspension), loudly telling players to "Stay off the weed!" Examples of players that he has called out for smoking the drug include Adrian Peterson[36], Josh Gordon,[37] Joseph Randle,[38] Randy Gregory,[39] Aldon Smith,[40] LeGarrette Blount,[41] Le'veon Bell, and Martavis Bryant.[42] He also has the same reaction for athletes of other leagues getting caught with the usage of marijuana. Firstly, when the NBA's Zach Randolph[43] was caught and subsequently arrested for possession of marijuana with the intent to sell in August 2017, in addition to another NBA star, D'Angelo Russell, getting cited for marijuana possession inside his luggage at New York's LaGuardia Airport while flying to Louisville in May 2019.[44]
    The day after the Golden State Warriors Game 1 overtime victory in the 2018 NBA Finals, which saw Cleveland Cavaliers player J.R. Smith dribble the ball out without attempting a shot in the dying seconds of the fourth quarter thinking his team was leading the game rather than attempting to break the tie score, Stephen A. Smith jokingly delivered his "Stay off the weed!" line at the request of the live crowd attending the live First Take taping in Oakland, garnering applause from the crowd and his First Take co-hosts.[45] The Warriors ultimately won the series and the NBA championship in a four-game sweep.
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  Kunta Kinte - Wikipedia
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    Kunta Kinte (c. 1750 '' c. 1822; KOON -tah KIN -tay) is a character in the 1976 novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family by American author Alex Haley. According to Haley, Kunta Kinte was based on one of his ancestors: a Gambian man who was born in 1750, enslaved and taken to America and who died in 1822. Haley said that his account of Kunta's life in Roots was a mixture of fact and fiction. The extent to which Kunta Kinte is based on fact is disputed.[1]
    Kunta Kinte's life story also figured in two US-made television series based on the book: the original 1977 TV miniseries Roots,[2] and a 2016 remake of the same name. In the original miniseries, the character was portrayed as a teenager by LeVar Burton and as an adult by John Amos. In the 2016 miniseries, he is portrayed by Malachi Kirby.[3] Additionally, Burton reprised his role as Kunta in the TV movie Roots: The Gift, a fictional tale originally broadcast during the 1988 Christmas season.
    Life as told in Roots [ edit ] According to Roots, Kunta Kinte was born circa 1750 in the Mandinka village of Juffure, in the Gambia. He was raised in a Muslim family.[4][5] One day in 1767, while Kunta was searching for wood to make a drum for his younger brother, four men chased him, surrounded him, and took him captive. Kunta awoke to find himself blindfolded, gagged, bound, and a prisoner. He and others were put on the slave ship the Lord Ligonier for a four-month Middle Passage voyage to North America.
    Kunta survived the trip to Maryland and was sold to John Waller (Reynolds in the 1977 miniseries), a Virginia plantation owner in Spotsylvania County, who renamed him Toby (In the 2016 remake, he is named by John's wife Elizabeth). He rejected the name imposed upon him by his owners and refused to speak to others. After being recaptured during the last of his four escape attempts, the slave catchers gave him a choice: he would be castrated or have his right foot cut off. He chose to have his foot cut off, and the men cut off the front half of his right foot. As the years passed, Kunta, now owned by John's brother William Waller, a medical doctor, resigned himself to his fate and became more open and sociable with his fellow slaves, while never forgetting who he was or where he came from.
    Kunta married an enslaved woman named Bell Waller and they had a daughter whom they named Kizzy (Keisa, in Mandinka), which in Kunta's native language means "to stay put" (he gave her this name in order to protect her from being sold away). When Kizzy was in her late teens, she was sold away to North Carolina when William Waller discovered that she had written a fake traveling pass for an enslaved young man, Noah, with whom she was in love (she had been taught to read and write secretly by Missy Anne, the niece of the plantation owner). Her new owner, Thomas Lea (Moore in the 1977 miniseries), immediately raped her and fathered her only child whom he named George, so named after Tom's first slave (or his father, according to the 2016 miniseries), who spent his life with the tag "Chicken George", because of his assigned duties of tending to his master's cockfighting birds.
    In the novel, Kizzy never learns her parents' fate. She spends the remainder of her life as a field hand on the Lea plantation in North Carolina. According to the 1977 miniseries, Kizzy is taken back to visit the Reynolds plantation later in life. She discovers that her mother was sold off to another plantation and that her father died of a broken heart two years later, in 1822. She finds his grave, where she crosses out his slave name Toby from the tombstone and writes his original name Kunta Kinte instead. Kizzy is Haley's only ancestor in the genealogy link to Kunta Kinte whose entire lifetime was spent in slavery.
    The latter part of the book tells of the generations between Kizzy and Alex Haley, describing their suffering, losses and eventual triumphs in America. Alex Haley claimed to be a seventh-generation descendant of Kunta Kinte.[6]
    Historical accuracy [ edit ] Haley claimed that his sources for the origins of Kinte were oral family tradition and a man he found in the Gambia named Kebba Kanga Fofana, who claimed to be a griot with knowledge about the Kinte clan. He described them as a family in which the men were blacksmiths, descended from a marabout named Kairaba Kunta Kinte, originally from Mauritania. Haley quoted Fofana as telling him: "About the time the king's soldiers came, the eldest of these four sons, Kunta, went away from this village to chop wood and was never seen again."[7]
    However, journalists and historians later discovered that Fofana was not a griot. In retelling the Kinte story, Fofana changed crucial details, including his father's name, his brothers' names, his age, and even omitted the year when he went missing. At one point, he even placed Kunta Kinte in a generation that was alive in the twentieth century. It was also discovered that elders and griots could not give reliable genealogical lineages before the mid-19th century, with the single apparent exception of Kunta Kinte. It appears that Haley had told so many people about Kunta Kinte that he had created a case of circular reporting. Instead of independent confirmation of the Kunta Kinte story, he was actually hearing his own words repeated back to him.[8][9]
    After Haley's book became nationally famous, American author Harold Courlander noted that the section describing Kinte's life was apparently taken from Courlander's own novel The African. Haley at first dismissed the charge, but later issued a public statement affirming that Courlander's book had been the source, and Haley attributed the error to a mistake of one of his assistant researchers. Courlander sued Haley for copyright infringement, which Haley settled out of court.
    Influence on popular culture [ edit ] There is an annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival held in Maryland.[10] Kunta Kinte inspired a reggae riddim of the same name, performed by artists including The Revolutionaries,[11] and Mad Professor, and an album, Kunta Kinte Roots by Ranking Dread.[12]
    In The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Will Smith's character says, in regard to being punished, "Why don't you just do me like Kunta Kinte and chop off my foot?"[13]
    Rapper and songwriter Kendrick Lamar references Kunta Kinte in his 2015 single release, "King Kunta".[14]
    Comedian Dave Chappelle references Kunta Kinte in his highly acclaimed Chappelle's Show in the sketch The World Series of Dice (Ep: 2.7).[15]
    Spoken word artist J.ivy references "the heart of Kunta Kinte" on a track he made with Kanye West and Jay-Z, on West's song "Never Let Me Down" from his 2004 album The College Dropout.[16]
    Kunta is also mentioned in Busta Rhymes's song "Rhymes Galore" from the 1997 album When Disaster Strikes. [17]
    Kunta is mentioned in Bloodhound Gang's song "A Lapdance Is So Much Better When the Stripper Is Crying" from the 2000 album Hooray for Boobies.[18]
    Kunta is mentioned in the Ludacris song "Coming 2 America" from his 2001 album Word Of Mouf.[19]
    Ice Cube mentions Kunta Kinte, as well as Kunta's slave name, Toby, in his controversial track "No Vaseline". He also uses it in his 1995 movie, Friday.[20]
    Kunta is briefly referenced in Missy Elliott's hit "Work It."[21]
    In the barbershop scene of Coming To America, the Jewish man calls Akeem "Kunta Kinte."[22]
    Season 3, episode 3 of the PBS television show Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. shared the family trees of actor Maya Rudolph, television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes, and comedian Keenan Ivory Wayans. Keenan references Kunta Kinte in his segment.
    In the movie In the Loop, the inept aide to Minister Simon Foster, Toby, is blackmailed into working for Malcolm, the Communications Director. Malcolm labels Toby as his personal Kunta Kinte.
    In Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Madea references Kunta Kinte when arguing with Joe.
    Kunta Kinte is mentioned in the 2018 Migos song "Made Men" in the line, "No Kunta Kinte, but we slave for it (no Kunta Kinte)."[23]
    See also [ edit ] Kunta Kinteh Island in the GambiaList of slavesReferences [ edit ] ^ "The Roots of Alex Haley". BBC Television Documentary. 1997". ^ Bird, J.B. "ROOTS". Museum.tv . Retrieved November 21, 2007 . ^ Campbell, Sabrina. "Malachi Kirby is Kunta Kinte in 'Roots' Remake". NBC News . Retrieved January 3, 2017 . ^ Thomas, Griselda (2014). "The Influence of Malcolm X and Islam on Black Identity". Muslims and American Popular Culture. ABC-CLIO. pp. 48''49. ISBN 9780313379635. ^ Hasan, Asma Gull (2002). "Islam and Slavery in Early American History: The Roots Story". American Muslims: The New Generation Second Edition. A&C Black. p. 14. ISBN 9780826414168. ^ "The Kunta Kinte '' Alex Haley Foundation". Kintehaley.org. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007 . Retrieved November 11, 2007 . ^ Alex Haley, "Black history, oral history, and genealogy", pp. 9''19, at p. 18. ^ Ottaway, Mark (April 10, 1977). "Tangled Roots". The Sunday Times. pp. 17, 21. ^ Wright, Donald R. (1981). "Uprooting Kunta Kinte: On the Perils of Relying on Encyclopedic Informants". History in Africa. 8: 205''217. JSTOR 3171516. ^ "Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival". Kuntakinte.org. Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc . Retrieved May 16, 2016 . ^ "The Revolutionaries '' Kunta Kinte". Pressure Sounds. Archived from the original on December 22, 2007 . Retrieved December 12, 2007 . ^ "Kunta Kinte Roots". Roots Archives. Archived from the original on October 27, 2007 . Retrieved December 12, 2007 . ^ "Will Gets a Job". Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Season 2. September 23, 1991. NBC. ^ "Kendrick Lamar '' King Kunta". Genius . Retrieved January 3, 2017 . ^ "Chappelle's Show - The World Series of Dice". Dave chappelle . Retrieved March 3, 2004 . ^ "10 references to Kunta Kinte in popular culture to get you ready for the Roots remake". Guide . Retrieved October 9, 2017 . ^ "Busta Rhymes - Rhymes Galore". Genius . Retrieved September 20, 2018 . ^ "Bloodhound Gang - A Lap Dance Is So Much Better When The Stripper Is Crying". Genius . Retrieved October 1, 2018 . ^ "Work that track, whip 'em like Kunta". Genius . Retrieved January 3, 2017 . ^ "Ice Cube '' No Vaseline". Genius . Retrieved January 3, 2017 . ^ "Missy Elliott '' Work It". Genius . Retrieved January 3, 2017 . ^ "10 Royal Facts About Coming to America". April 16, 2016 . Retrieved November 3, 2017 . ^ "Not Toby, but we slave for it (Not Toby) / No Kunta Kinte, but we slave for it (No Kunta Kinte) / I waited some days for it (Days)". Genius . Retrieved November 22, 2019 . External links [ edit ] The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation
  Terrell Owens - Wikipedia
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    American football wide receiver
    Terrell OwensOwens in 2017
    No. 81Position:Wide receiverPersonal informationBorn: ( 1973-12-07 ) December 7, 1973 (age 45) Alexander City, AlabamaHeight:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)Weight:224 lb (102 kg)Career informationHigh school:Benjamin Russell(Alexander City, Alabama)College:ChattanoogaNFL Draft:1996 / Round: 3 / Pick: 89Career history San Francisco 49ers (1996''2003)Philadelphia Eagles (2004''2005)Dallas Cowboys (2006''2008)Buffalo Bills (2009)Cincinnati Bengals (2010)Allen Wranglers (2012)Seattle Seahawks (2012)* * Offseason and/or practice squad member onlyCareer highlights and awards 6— Pro Bowl (2000''2004, 2007)5— First-team All-Pro (2000''2002, 2004, 2007)3— NFL receiving touchdowns leader (2001, 2002, 2006)NFL 2000s All-Decade Second TeamSan Francisco 49ers Hall of FameCareer NFL statisticsReceptions:1,078Receiving yards:15,934Yards per reception:14.8Receiving touchdowns:153Player stats at NFL.comPlayer stats at PFRTerrell Eldorado Owens (; born December 7, 1973), popularly known by his initials, T.O., is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. A six-time Pro Bowl selection and five-time first-team All-Pro, Owens holds or shares several NFL records. He ranks third in career receiving yards at 15,934 and third in receiving touchdowns at 153.
    After playing college football and basketball at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Owens was selected in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Owens was a member of the team for seven seasons until he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2004 following conflict with the 49ers front office. Two years later, he signed with the Dallas Cowboys before being released following three seasons with the team.[1] Owens' NFL career subsequently concluded after one season each with the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. He last played professionally for the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League in 2012.
    While regarded as one of the best players of his era, Owens created a significant amount of controversy during his professional career and also attracted attention for his flamboyant touchdown celebrations.[2] He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018.
    Early life Owens was born to L.C. Russell and Marilyn Heard in Alexander City, Alabama. He grew up with three other siblings and was raised by his mother and grandmother.[3][4] He enjoyed watching football, especially his favorite player, Jerry Rice. However, Owens' grandmother initially forbade him from playing sports until high school. Owens attended Benjamin Russell High School, where he participated in football, baseball, track, and basketball.[5] Owens did not start on his high school football team until his junior year, when one of his teammates missed a game due to illness.[6]
    Family Owens is the son of Terrell Sr. and Marilyn Heard. Owens is the father of two daughters and two sons, by four different mothers.[7] In September 2011, Owens was sued by Melanie Paige Smith III, the mother of his daughter, for failure to pay child support, but the case was settled prior to trial.[8] Owens insisted that the reason for the missed child support payments was due to his wages decreasing in the NFL and Smith was aware of his circumstances.[9]
    On a May 8, 2012 episode of Dr. Phil, three of the four mothers to his children accused Owens of either coming up short in his monthly child support payments or not paying at all. Owens said he was paying some $45,000 per month in child support at one time.[10]
    College career While enrolled at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Owens played basketball, football, and ran track.[11] Owens played in the 1995 NCAA Basketball Tournament. While playing football in college, Owens wore the #80 jersey to honor his idol, Jerry Rice.[12][failed verification ] He became a starter during his sophomore year. Owens caught 38 passes for 724 yards and eight touchdowns during his sophomore year, and 34 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns during his junior year. Having gained respect in the NCAA, Owens faced double coverage more frequently during his senior year, and was limited to 43 receptions for 667 yards and one touchdown. Owens previously held the single season receptions record at Chattanooga until it was broken in 2007 by Alonzo Nix. In his senior year, he anchored the school's 4 — 100 relay team at the NCAA championship. He also participated in the Senior Bowl, a college all-star game played by college seniors, in preparation for the NFL Draft.
    Professional career Pre-draft measurablesHtWtArm lengthHand size40-yard dash10-yd split20-yd split20-ss3-coneVert jumpBroad6 ft 2 7'8 in(1.90 m)213 lb(97 kg) 34 1'2 in(0.88 m) 10 1'2 in(0.27 m) 4.65 s 1.59 s 2.72 s 4.26 s 33 in(0.84 m)All values from NFL Combine[13]San Francisco 49ers Because he played his college football at UT-Chattanooga, an FCS school that did not have a winning season during his time there, Owens' visibility to NFL scouts was lessened, and he dropped to the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft, where the San Francisco 49ers drafted him 89th overall.[11] Owens played his first professional game against the New Orleans Saints, where he served as a member of the 49ers' special teams. His first two catches were recorded against the Carolina Panthers on September 22, 1996, for a total of six yards. His first touchdown came on October 20 against the Cincinnati Bengals; in the fourth quarter he caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from Steve Young that tied a game eventually won by the 49ers 28''21.
    After the 49ers' top receiver Jerry Rice suffered a torn ACL early in the 1997 NFL season, Owens took Rice's place in the lineup, beating out former 1st round pick J.J. Stokes for the job.[14][15] He and quarterback Young helped the 49ers win 13 games that season; Owens finished with 936 receiving yards and eight touchdowns; he added a touchdown in San Francisco's playoff win over the Minnesota Vikings.[16]
    1998 was another 12''4 season for the 49ers and the first 1,000-yard year for Owens, as he caught 67 balls for 1,097 yards and fourteen touchdowns; he even had a rushing touchdown in October against the St. Louis Rams. In the Wildcard playoff game, the 49ers faced the Green Bay Packers who had beaten them five straight times, three of them playoff games. Owens struggled, dropping a number of passes as a result of being briefly blinded by late-afternoon sun. Despite this, Young kept throwing to Owens and he redeemed himself by catching the game-winning touchdown (immortalized by the impassioned game call of 49ers radio play-by-play announcer Joe Starkey) for a 30''27 comeback victory.
    In 1999, Owens had 60 catches for 754 yards and four touchdowns. Young retired after the 1999 season after he was unable to pass medical tests as a result of a concussion sustained that season, and Jeff Garcia was named the 49ers' starting quarterback. In 2000, the 49ers managed to win only six games. However, Owens had a record-breaking day on December 17, 2000 with 20 catches for 283 yards in a 17-0 49ers win over the Chicago Bears.[17] The record-breaking 20 receptions surpassed a 50-year-old mark held by Tom Fears (it has since been surpassed by Brandon Marshall, who made 21 receptions in a game in 2009). Owens finished the year with 1,451 receiving yards and thirteen touchdowns.
    The 2001 49ers had a 12''4 record but were defeated by the Packers in a Wild Card playoff game. Owens finished with sixteen touchdown catches (half the 32 thrown by Garcia that season) and 1,412 receiving yards. The 49ers followed up in 2002 with a 10''6 record and their 17th NFC West title; in this season, Owens had 100 catches for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns. The 49ers hosted the New York Giants in the Wild Card playoff round, and after falling behind 38''14, the 49ers erupted to 25 unanswered points; Owens had two touchdown catches and caught two 2-point conversions in the 49ers' 39-38 win. However, they were shot down 31''6 against the soon to be Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who held Owens to only four catches for 35 yards.
    Coach Steve Mariucci was fired and former Seahawks coach Dennis Erickson took over. The ensuing season in 2003 proved subpar as the 49ers finished 7''9. It was here that Owens decided to leave. In the summer of 2004, when Garcia, who had been released in the off-season, was a member of the Cleveland Browns, and Owens was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Owens appeared in an interview for Playboy magazine, where he was asked about long-standing rumors that his former teammate Garcia was homosexual, to which he implied he thought there might be truth to the rumors.[18]
    Although Owens was eager to leave the 49ers, the 49ers asserted that Owens' previous agent, David Joseph, had missed the deadline to void the final years of his contract with the team. The National Football League Players Association and Owens disputed this assertion, contending that the deadline referred to by the 49ers was not the applicable deadline. On March 4, 2004, San Francisco, believing it still held Owens' rights, attempted to trade Owens to the Baltimore Ravens for a second round pick in the 2004 draft. However, Owens challenged the 49ers' right to make the deal. Owens assumed that he would become a free agent on March 3, and did not believe that the earlier deadline was applicable. Hence, he negotiated with other teams in advance of his expected free agency, and reached a contract agreement with the Philadelphia Eagles, whose fan base strongly supported Owens in his desire to play for the team. The NFLPA filed a grievance on his behalf.
    Before an arbitrator could make a ruling on Owens' grievance, the NFL and the three teams involved in the controversy reached a settlement on March 16, 2004. The Ravens got their second-round pick back from San Francisco, and the 49ers in turn received a conditional fifth-round pick and defensive end Brandon Whiting from the Eagles in exchange for the rights to Owens. Owens' contract with the Eagles was worth about $49 million for seven years, including a $10 million signing bonus.[19]
    In September 2004, Owens released an autobiography: Catch This! Going Deep with the NFL's Sharpest Weapon, which he co-wrote with bestselling author Stephen Singular.[20]
    Philadelphia Eagles Owens (81) with the
    Eagles talking to a coach.
    On December 19, 2004, Owens sustained a severely sprained ankle and a fractured fibula when Dallas Cowboys safety Roy Williams took him down with a horse-collar tackle; Williams' horse-collars resulted in injuries to several NFL players, and the horse-collar tackle was later prohibited.[21] Owens' injury required surgery, including insertion of a screw into his leg, and Eagles trainer Rick Burkholder stated that he would miss the rest of the season, with only an outside chance of playing in the Super Bowl if the Eagles advanced.[22]
    After the Eagles defeated the Atlanta Falcons in the NFC Championship game, Owens defied the advice of his doctors and played in Super Bowl XXXIX.[23][24] Owens' trainer, James "Buddy" Primm, helped bring Owens back much sooner with the use of Microcurrent and a hyperbaric chamber. Owens started in the game and had nine receptions for 122 yards, but the Eagles lost to the New England Patriots. After the game, Owens stated that the media would have called Brett Favre "a warrior" for playing with such an injury, but that "For me, they said I was selfish."[23]
    On April 2005, Owens announced that he had hired a new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and indicated that he would seek to have his contract with the Eagles renegotiated. Owens made $9 million in 2004 (most of which was bonus money, as his base salary was only $660,000),[25] and was slated to make $4.5 million in 2005. This two-year amount did not place Owens in the top ten paid wide receivers playing. He also made a comment that he "wasn't the guy who got tired in the Super Bowl." The remark, directed at quarterback Donovan McNabb, caused a controversy to heat up between them. On July 1, Owens' relationship with the Eagles became even more tense after Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie and club president Joe Banner denied Owens permission to play basketball in a summer league under the auspices of the National Basketball Association's Sacramento Kings.[26]
    Owens, with the negotiating help of Rosenhaus, continued to lobby for a new contract. Owens and Rosenhaus met with Eagles head coach Andy Reid and president Joe Banner, but no agreement was reached (this was in line with the Eagles' policy against contract renegotiations). Owens threatened to hold out of training camp until a deal was reached, but reported to camp on time. When the 2005 football season began, Owens was in the second year of a seven-year, $49 million contract. However, the contract was heavily back-loaded, and while the $49 million figure was routinely touted by the sports media as an example of Owens' greed,[citation needed ] the money guaranteed to him was under the annual average for a top-tier wide receiver.
    In 2005, after a game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 9 in which the Eagles lost, Owens was seen by reporters wearing a throwback jersey of former Cowboys player Michael Irvin on the team plane.[27][28] On November 2, Owens was involved in an argument in the training room with team ambassador Hugh Douglas, which led to a fistfight between the two.[29][30] The argument was reportedly started after Douglas said there were players on the team who were faking injuries.[31]
    During an ESPN interview the next day, Owens made several comments that Eagles fans perceived as verbal jabs at McNabb and the team.[32] In this interview, when asked whether he agreed with a comment made by analyst Michael Irvin saying that the Eagles would be undefeated if Brett Favre was on the team, Owens replied, "That's a good assessment. I would agree with that." Owens went on to state that if Favre were the Eagles quarterback, "I just feel like we'd be in a better situation." Owens stated on his radio show that his remarks were taken out of context, noting that he had just stated two questions prior that the Eagles' record would also be better had McNabb not been injured.[33][34][32] While he did not comment on Owens' slight at the time, McNabb later stated in an interview that "It was definitely a slap in the face to me."[35]
    Two days after the interview aired, the Eagles suspended Owens indefinitely for "conduct detrimental to the team."[36] According to Owens' agent Drew Rosenhaus, head coach Andy Reid demanded that Owens make a public apology to McNabb. An apology was drafted by Rosenhaus, but Owens balked at reading a specific apology to McNabb, and crossed that part of the statement out.[32] The apology he read on TV did not address McNabb directly.[37] The following day, Reid announced that Owens' suspension would be increased to four games and that he would be deactivated for the remainder of the season.[37][38]
    On November 8, Owens and Rosenhaus held a news conference at Owens' residence, where he apologized to the fans, the team, and McNabb specifically, and also made an appeal for reinstatement to the team.[39] The NFL Players Association filed a grievance against the Eagles, claiming violation of the sport's collective bargaining agreement, but Owens' suspension and deactivation were upheld by an arbitrator.[40]
    The next season, Owens was released by the Philadelphia Eagles franchise and eventually signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
    Dallas Cowboys On March 14, 2006, the Philadelphia Eagles released Owens.[41] Four days later, on March 18, 2006, Jerry Jones announced that the Dallas Cowboys had signed Owens to a 3-year, $25 million deal, including a $5 million signing bonus, with a $5 million first year salary.
    Owens returned to the field during the Cowboys' 2006 season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. While the game ended in a Jaguars victory, Owens recorded eight receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown. The following week against the Redskins, Owens broke his finger while blocking, and was forced to leave the game.[42] He had a plate screwed into the finger, and returned to play the team's next game against the Tennessee Titans, where he accounted for 88 receiving yards.
    The following week, Owens made his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia, where he played his former teammate, Donovan McNabb. Upon his return, Owens was met by a hail of angry jeers and taunts, including chants of "O.D." throughout the game.[43] Despite pregame talk about a weak Eagles secondary, Owens struggled throughout the game. Owens had three catches for 45 yards, while the Cowboys went on to lose, 38''24.
    After the Cowboys defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 38-28, owner Jerry Jones revealed that Owens had injured a tendon on the same finger that he broken earlier in the season. The doctors recommended season-ending surgery, but Owens elected to risk permanent damage to his finger and decided to wait until the end of the season to repair the damage. "There's no question about what he's willing to do for his team", Jones said.[44]
    Owens led the league in regular season with 13 touchdown receptions.[45] On March 1, 2007, he underwent surgery twice to repair his right ring finger.[46]
    In the 2007 season, Owens and the Cowboys began to live up to their potential. On November 18, Owens set a new career high and tied a franchise record, with four touchdown catches against the Washington Redskins. With his touchdown catch against Green Bay on November 29, Owens became the first player in NFL history with at least one touchdown catch and six receptions in seven straight games. Also with this win, the Cowboys clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive season, making this the third time Owens would participate in back-to-back postseasons. Owens was one of the starting wide receivers to represent the NFC in the Pro Bowl along with Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. On January 9, Owens made the All-Pro team along with teammates Jason Witten and DeMarcus Ware. On December 22 in a Week 16 game against the Carolina Panthers, Owens caught his 15th touchdown catch of the season to set a new Cowboys record for touchdown catches in a season. During this game, however, Owens suffered a high ankle sprain after making a catch in the second quarter, which kept him out of the rest of the regular season. Owens was leading the league in receiving yards and was second in receiving touchdowns at the time. He finished the season with 81 receptions, 15 touchdowns, and 1,355 receiving yards, as the team finished 13-3 and clinched the NFC's top seed.
    Owens returned for the divisional playoff game against the Giants, where he caught four passes for 49 yards and a touchdown. The Cowboys lost the game, however, 21-17 and Owens broke down crying during the postgame press conference in a now-infamous incident.
    In the 2008 Pro Bowl, Owens caught seven passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns in an NFC win. Despite his efforts, Minnesota Vikings rookie running back Adrian Peterson was named MVP.
    In the Cowboys' second game of the season, the last Monday Night game at Texas Stadium, Owens passed Cris Carter to move to second in touchdowns behind former teammate Jerry Rice.
    The Cowboys released Owens on March 4, 2009.[47] Owens later said that Jones had assured him that he would be remaining with the team and that he was blindsided by his release.[48]
    Buffalo Bills On March 8, 2009, the Buffalo Bills signed Owens to a 1-year, $6.5 million contract.[49] Owens had his first catch with the Bills when he had a 27-yard play on a 3rd-and-1 in the 25-24 loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. With that catch, he passed former Bills receiver Andre Reed on the all-time Top 20 career leaders list for pass receptions.[50] Owens debuted with two catches for 45 yards in the game. Owens caught his first touchdown pass with Buffalo in a 33-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 20, 2009. However, the following week, Owens was held without a catch against the New Orleans Saints, ending a 185-game streak of consecutive games with a catch that was the longest streak among active players at the time.[51]
    Owens had his best game with the Bills in a 15''18 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, with nine receptions for 197 yards and a touchdown. Owens and Ryan Fitzpatrick set a Bills record for longest touchdown reception when Fitzpatrick connected with Owens for a 98-yard TD, which also became Owens' longest career touchdown reception. He also became the oldest player to have a touchdown reception of 76+ yards (35 years, 350 days).[52] Against the Atlanta Falcons in week 16, Owens became the sixth player to reach 1,000 receptions in a career after catching an 8-yard pass from Brian Brohm.[53] He finished his lone season with Buffalo with 55 catches for 829 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns, and also rushed 6 times for 54 yards and a touchdown.
    Cincinnati Bengals On July 27, 2010, Owens signed a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. It was reportedly worth two million dollars, with another two million dollars possible from bonuses. He joined Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson, both of whom lobbied for the Bengals to sign Owens. With the retirement of Isaac Bruce, Owens spent his last active season in the NFL as the active career leader in receiving yards. He received his customary number, #81, given to him by free-agent acquisition wide receiver Antonio Bryant in exchange for an undisclosed sum of money, some of which went to a charity of Bryant's choice.[54]
    Against the Cleveland Browns in Week 4, he had a spectacular game with ten receptions, 222 yards and a touchdown of 78 yards on the day. On December 21, Owens was placed on injured reserve, for the first time in his 15-year career.[55] He still managed to lead all Bengals' receivers (including Ochocinco) with receptions (72), yards (983), and touchdowns (9) for the season. However, the Bengals fell from a 10-6 record the year before Owens joined to a 4-12 record with Owens. The Bengals decided not to re-sign Owens for the 2011 season.[56]
    He suffered a torn ACL during the 2011 offseason and underwent surgery in April 2011.[57] According to his agent, he was cleared to play again on October 19.[58] He held a televised workout on October 25, which no NFL teams chose to attend.[59]
    Allen Wranglers On November 2, 2011, the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League announced they had extended a six-figure contract offer to Owens to play for the Wranglers in the 2012 season.[60] On January 18, 2012, Owens announced via Twitter that he had accepted the Wranglers' offer and joined their ownership group, with an official press conference to follow the following week.[61] In his debut for the Wranglers, Owens caught three passes for 53 yards and three touchdowns as the Wranglers defeated the Wichita Wild 50-30. His statistics were: eight games played; 35 catches; 420 yards; 52.5 yards per game; twelve yards per catch; 45 longest catch; and ten touchdowns.[62]
    On May 29, 2012, Owens was released. The Wranglers' co-owners stated Owens was released for showing a lack of effort both on and off the field.[63]
    Seattle Seahawks On August 6, 2012, Owens signed a one-year, $925,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks. On August 26, 2012, Owens announced on his Twitter account that the Seahawks had released him.[64]
    Possible NFL comeback On January 13, 2015, in an interview with Sports Illustrated Now, Owens stated that he had not retired and that, after a hiatus, he had trained with numerous NFL players during the 2014 NFL season and the offseason. He did not state when he planned to return to the NFL.[65]
    On June 28, 2017, Owens played as team captain for Team Owens in the inaugural game for the newly formed American Flag Football League.[66]
    CFL On June 19, 2018 the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) added Owens to their negotiation list.[67] About one month later, on July 14, Owens activated his 10-day signing window with the Eskimos, requiring the team to offer him a contract in ten days, else he will become a CFL free agent and be eligible to sign with any of the eight other CFL teams.[68] On July 20, 2018 the Eskimos dropped Owens from their negotiation list.[69] On August 5, 2018, a day after his Hall of Fame induction, Owens worked out for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[70]
    Controversies Desperate Housewives skit On November 15, 2004, Owens, wearing a Philadelphia Eagles uniform, appeared with popular television actress Nicollette Sheridan (of the ABC series Desperate Housewives, in character as Edie Britt) in an introductory skit which opened that evening's Monday Night Football telecast, in which Owens and the Eagles played the Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Some observers (especially then-Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy) condemned the skit as being sexually suggestive because of Sheridan removing a towel (see video[71]), and ABC later apologized for airing it. However, on March 14, 2005, the Federal Communications Commission ruled that the skit did not violate decency standards, because it contained no outright nudity or foul language.
    2006 Hydrocodone overdose Some media outlets in Dallas reported on the morning of September 27, 2006 that Owens had tried to kill himself by intentionally ingesting an overdose of hydrocodone, a pain medication.[72] A police report filed on the night of September 26[73] seemed to confirm the attempt, saying that Owens's publicist, Kim Etheredge, found him unresponsive with an empty bottle of pain killers, pried two pills from his mouth, and called 9-1-1, after which an ambulance transported him four blocks from his Deep Ellum condo to Baylor University Medical Center.
    According to the police report, Owens and Etheredge both said he was depressed, and Owens answered "yes" when asked whether he had intended to harm himself. Owens' publicist, however, refuted the report, stating that Owens had suffered an allergic reaction to the medication combined with a dietary supplement. ESPN reported that about half the police report was blacked out, including the phrases "attempting suicide by prescription pain medication" and "a drug overdose".[74]
    Owens left the hospital later on September 27. At a news conference after his release, Owens denied having made a suicide attempt, stating that he expected to join the team for practice the next morning. He stated that he was "not depressed" and was "very happy to be here", and denied that doctors had pumped his stomach, calling speculation to that effect "definitely untrue".[75] The press conference took place after Owens had run routes and caught passes with the Cowboys at the team's practice facility in Valley Ranch.
    Afterwards, Owens' publicist stated that she felt the police had taken advantage of Owens. The president of the union representing Dallas police officers subsequently demanded an apology from Owens and his publicist for her comments, which he said damaged the reputations of three patrolmen.[76] On Thursday, September 28, the Dallas Police Department reported the incident to be an "accidental overdose" and ended their investigation.[77]
    The pain medication Owens had ingested had been prescribed to him for a broken finger he had suffered in a Week 2 victory against the Washington Redskins. Bill Parcells had noted in a press conference a few days before the incident that the medication Owens had been taking had made him sick, and he had been prescribed a milder pain killer.
    Spitting incident After the December 16, 2006 game against the Atlanta Falcons, Falcons cornerback DeAngelo Hall stated that Owens spat in his face after a play early in the game. Game officials and reporters were unaware of the incident and Owens was not asked about it until his post-game interview with the NFL Network, when he confirmed it.[78] Owens said, "I got frustrated and I apologize for that. It was a situation where he kept hugging me and getting in my face. He had a lot of words, I didn't. I just wanted to come and prove I'm not a guy to be schemed with." Hall said that he lost all respect for Owens.[79] When made aware that Hall was saying Owens did it deliberately, Owens said that it was an accident that occurred while they were in each other's face, talking trash. Despite no video evidence, the NFL fined Owens $35,000 for the incident.[80] After initially refusing to take a phone call from Owens, Hall was convinced by Deion Sanders to speak with Owens two days after the incident and later stated that they "cleared it all out."[81]
    Hall of Fame Owens was not voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first two years of eligibility, despite being statistically ranked near the top of every receiving category in the history of the NFL.[82][83] Commentators attributed Owens' exclusion to his issues off the field.[82]
    In 2018, Owens was voted into the Hall of Fame.[84] He subsequently caused controversy in his induction by skipping the official celebration in Canton, Ohio, and instead choosing to host his own celebration in McKenzie Arena on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, his alma mater.[85] He is the only inductee of the hall to skip his induction and instead host a separate induction ceremony.[86]
    Touchdown celebrations During his playing career, Owens attracted attention for his flamboyant celebrations after scoring touchdowns, some of which resulted in fines from the NFL front office.[87]
    Celebrations for San Francisco On September 24, 2000, in Dallas, Owens twice sprinted to midfield after scoring touchdowns and stood on the Dallas Cowboys' star logo. The second time, Cowboys safety George Teague leveled him at midfield, which started a confrontation between the two teams. Teague was ejected from the game, while Owens was suspended for a week by head coach Steve Mariucci.[88]During a Monday Night Football game against the Seattle Seahawks on October 14, 2002, Owens pulled a Sharpie marker out of his sock to sign the football he caught to score a touchdown, and then gave the ball to his financial adviser, who happened to also be the financial adviser of Shawn Springs, who was covering Owens on the play. He was criticized by Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren for the stunt, but was not punished by the 49ers or the NFL. However, in the wake of the highly publicized incident, the league immediately adopted a new rule banning players from carrying "foreign objects" with them on the field.[89][90]Celebrations for Philadelphia The "Bird Dance", "The Bird", or "Wing Flap" became T.O.'s trademark dance with the Eagles.[91] T.O. did the "Bird Dance" frequently during the 2004 season after a big play or touchdown. His touchdown celebration was mocked by Hines Ward in the Eagles' first loss of the season at Pittsburgh. After scoring on a reverse, Ward flexed and began flapping his arms like a bird.[92]Owens imitated and mocked the trademark pre-game ritual dance of Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis after scoring a touchdown while playing against the Ravens in the 2004 season.[93]Celebrations for Dallas On the Thanksgiving Day game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on November 23, 2006, Owens, after catching a pass for a touchdown, dropped the ball in an oversized Salvation Army Red Kettle, donating the ball to the Salvation Army.[94] About the touchdown celebration, Owens was quoted as saying, "That was my donation. I hope it's worth as much as the fine."[95]On September 16, 2007, Owens mocked Bill Belichick after catching a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, by hiding behind a field goal post and holding the football to his face in a video camera fashion, as if secretly spying and filming the game. The Cowboys were penalized 15 yards for "excessive celebration".[96] On September 19, 2007, the league fined Owens $7,500 for the celebration.On November 4, 2007, against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, Owens flapped his wings, mimicking the dance he did while with the Eagles. This, coupled with Owens' tumultuous stay with the Eagles and his subsequent tenure with the Cowboys (an Eagles division rival), earned the boos of the crowd. After the game, Owens was quoted as saying, "There's a lot of love in those boos."[97]Professional statistics LegendLed the leagueBoldCareer highYearTeamGamesReceivingGGSRecYardsAvgLongTD1996SF16103552014.946T41997SF16156093615.656T81998SF1610671,09716.479T141999SF14146075412.63642000SF1413971,45115.069T132001SF1616931,41215.460T162002SF14141001,30013.076T132003SF1515801,10213.875T92004PHI1414771,20015.659T142005PHI774776316.291T62006DAL1615851,18013.956T132007DAL1515811,35516.752T152008DAL1616691,05215.275T102009BUF16165582915.198T52010CIN14117298313.778T9Career2192011,07815,93414.898T153NFL records and career notables NFL recordsOnly player in NFL history to score a TD against all 32 NFL teamsOnly player in NFL history to score two or more touchdowns against all 32 NFL teamsOnly player in NFL history to have an 800-yard receiving season with five different teams (Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers)Only player in NFL history to have a 150-yard receiving game with five different teams (Bengals, Bills, Cowboys, Eagles, 49ers)Only player in NFL history to have a 200-yard receiving game with three different teams (Bengals, Cowboys, 49ers)Oldest player to accumulate 200 combined yards/receiving yards/yards from scrimmage in a single game (36 years, 300 days)Consecutive seasons with at least six touchdowns, 2000''2010 (11) '' tied with Marvin Harrison 1996''2006, Jerry Rice 1986''1996, Don Hutson 1935''1945Consecutive seasons with at least five touchdown receptions, 2000''2010 (11) '' tied with Marvin Harrison 1996''2006, Cris Carter 1991''2001, Tim Brown 1991''2001, Rice 1986''1996, Don Hutson 1935''1945Consecutive seasons with at least five touchdowns, 2000''2010 (11) '' tied with Frank Gore 2006-2016, Marvin Harrison 1996''2006, Cris Carter 1991''2001, Tim Brown 1991''2001, Rice 1986''1996, Don Hutson 1935''1945Consecutive seasons with at least four touchdown receptions, 1996''2010 (15)Consecutive seasons with at least four touchdowns, 1996''2010 (15)Consecutive seasons with at least three touchdown receptions, 1996''2010 (15)Consecutive seasons with at least three touchdowns, 1996''2010 (15)Consecutive seasons with at least 700 receiving yards/yards from scrimmage/combined yards 1996''2010 (15) - tied with Tony Gonzalez, 1999-2013One of seven players to have at least two receptions of 90+ yards (John Taylor, Mike Quick, Gaynell Tinsley, Steve Watson, Willard Dewveall, and Mike Wallace)One of twelve players to have at least two offensive TDs of 90+ yards49ers franchise recordsMost receptions in a single game: 20 (12/17/00 vs Chicago Bears) (Week 15)[98]Most receiving yards on a Sunday game: 283 (12/17/00 vs Bears) (Week 15)[98]Eagles franchise recordsMost receiving touchdowns in a single season: 14 (2004)[99]Most receiving yards per game, season: 109.0 (2005) 763 in seven games.Cowboys franchise recordsMost consecutive games with a receiving touchdown: seven (2007). Record shared with Franklin Clarke (1961''1962), Bob Hayes (1965''1966) and Dez Bryant (2012)Most touchdown receptions in a single game: four (11/18/07 vs Washington Redskins). Record shared with Bob Hayes (12/20/70)Most receiving yards per game, career: 76.3 (2006''2008)Bills franchise recordsLongest reception: 98 yard TD (11/22/09 vs Jacksonville Jaguars) (Week 11)[101]Longest play from scrimmage: 98 yard TD reception (11/22/09 vs Jaguars) (Week 11)[101]Bengals franchise recordsMost combined yards/receiving yards/yards from scrimmage in a single game by a player over age 30: 222 (10/3/10 vs Cleveland Browns) (Week 4)Career milestones5th player to reach 150 touchdowns6th player to reach 1,000 career receptions, 6th player to reach 100 touchdown receptions, 6th player to reach 14,000 receiving yards3rd player to reach 150 touchdown receptions, 3rd player to reach 15,000 receiving yardsThrough 15 seasons, has 156 total touchdowns (153 receiving), 15,934 receiving yards, 1,078 receptions, 39 rushing attempts, 251 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, five kickoff returns, 23 kickoff return yards, five fumble recoveries, 13 fumble return yards, and three two-point conversionsAveraged one touchdown per game in 2001, 2004, and 2007[102]Has had nine 1,000 yard seasons, including five consecutive (2000''2004)[102]Reached 100 catches in only 14 games in 2002[102]Led League in receiving touchdowns in 2001, 2002, and 2006[103]Third all-time in regular season receiving touchdowns behind Jerry Rice and Randy MossThird all-time in regular season receiving yards behind Rice and Larry Fitzgerald.Eighth all-time in regular season receptions behind Rice, Tony Gonzalez, Marvin Harrison, Cris Carter, Tim Brown, Larry Fitzgerald, and Jason Witten[104]Other work Owens is depicted in a photographic work by contemporary African-American artist Hank Willis Thomas entitled Liberation of T.O.: Ain't no way I'm go'n in back ta'work fa'massa in dat darn field (2004). The work was featured in "Frequency", the Studio Museum in Harlem's 2006 exhibition of emerging artists.[105]
    Owens rapped in a single titled "I'm Back", available for download on his website.[106]
    Outside of his football career, Owens also appeared in various commercials, television shows, and films. Owens played himself, as a wide receiver wearing #82 for the fictional Miami Sharks, in the 1999 film Any Given Sunday.[107] In 2003, he appeared in a commercial for the ESPY Awards where he caught a home run ball from Barry Bonds in McCovey Cove.[108] Owens appeared in an episode of Punk'd, starring Ashton Kutcher, which is based on his November 19, 2005 suspension.[109]
    In August 2008, Owens was featured in the pilot episode of the web series FACETIME, on My Damn Channel. He and Three 6 Mafia interview each other in the episode.[110]
    He starred in a summer 2009 reality show on VH1, dubbed The T.O. Show; the show followed Owens and his "best friends and publicists" as they re-evaluated Owens' personal life.[111]
    Owens appeared in the NBA All-Star celebrity game again in 2009 scoring 17 points including two alley-oops, to secure his second consecutive MVP award.[112]
    In June 2009, Owens starred in ABC's reincarnation of Superstars, a sports competition show from the 70s where celebrities are paired with professional athletes. The first episode is rumored to have ended in controversy, as evidenced by a leaked clip of partner supermodel Joanna Krupa calling Owens a "prima donna".[113]
    As a one-time rating sweeps week stunt, Owens replaced WKBW-TV sports anchor Jeff Russo for their 6:00 p.m. newscast on May 18, 2009.[114]
    On May 8, 2012, Owens appeared on Dr. Phil with the mothers of three of his children to discuss relationships.[115]
    In 2013, NBC Sports reported that Owens has become a model.[116]
    In 2014, Owens made a cameo appearance in R&B singer Faith Evans' music video "I Deserve It", featuring Missy Elliott and Sharaya J.[117]
    On September 5, 2017, Owens was announced as one of the celebrities set to compete on season 25 of Dancing with the Stars. He was partnered with professional dancer Cheryl Burke and was the eighth contestant eliminated.
    In 2017, Owens competed on the special for the MTV reality series The Challenge titled Champs vs. Stars.[118]
    In May 2018, it was announced that Owens would be featured on the cover of the "Hall of Fame" edition of Madden NFL 19.[119]
    The T.O. Show In the summer of 2009, VH1 premiered The T.O. Show, which followed Owens in his personal life off the football field. The show was renewed for two additional seasons.
    Time Out with T.O. (Podcast) In September 2013, Owens launched a podcast on the Sideshow Network with co-hosts comedian Alonzo Bodden and former-Survivor contestant and podcast host, Rob Cesternino. Shows are released each Wednesday and the discussion centers on the week's NFL games and news. Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. has been a regular guest.[120]
    Guests have been from both the sports and the entertainment worlds. Some of them were: Ron Artest, Ray J, comic Sam Tripoli, and writer Caleb Bacon.
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