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Is it time for Saints to hit the panic button?

After Further Review On Demand is powered by BREC GolfLarry Holder of The Athletic joins AFR to break down the Saints loss to the Panthers. Is it time to hit the panic meter on the season and QB Jameis Winston? Are the Saints really this bad or does this loss fall on all the injuries and coaches that were out Sunday against Carolina? Holder discusses the injured players that have a chance to return against New England and gives us his input on new WR Kenny Stills.Follow us on twitter: @mattmoscona, @1045espn

Ex-model cites ‘NippleGate’ fallout as example of NFL’s women problem

http://twitter.com/#!/flytetymejam/status/513025729265946624

Business mogul and former supermodel Kathy Ireland paid tribute today to Janet Jackson on the 25th anniversary of “Rhythm Nation”:

@JanetJackson 25 years ago today, JANET emerged from every shadow & asked the world to choose equality for all through the anthem of music.

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@JanetJackson Power statements on Race, Gender equality, Drug Abuse & more built a "Rhythm Nation" for all. JANET did not ask us to bow.

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@JanetJackso She did not show us her wealth or fantasy body images. She empowered us to be our best selves. Next week, let's examine how

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@JanetJackson changed the world, and I believe, the people who became frightened by her clarion call for justice.

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@JanetJackson Happy Anniversary JANET. We owe you much and hope that our debt to your genius will be paid. xo

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

But with all controversy surrounding the NFL and women, Ireland can’t help but think back to Super Bowl XXXVIII, in 2004, when Janet Jackson’s breast was exposed during the halftime show. Ireland believes that the way Jackson was treated in the aftermath of the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” reflected the NFL’s inherent issues with women:

@JanetJackson deliberately exploited & twisted the gifts of this artist because of her growing influence & power. The NFL issues with women

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@JanetJackson did not begin with this news cycle. We could have noticed when an icon was viciously attacked and boycotted in 2004. We didn't

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@JanetJackson notice that the woman/person was shamed, blamed & is still boycotted. We should have risen in response to misogyny. We did not

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@flytetymejam @HubbuchNYP @nfl @JanetJackson Thank you gentle-men for acknowledging that the NFL treatment of JANET is abuse against women.

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@HubbuchNYP Powerful to experience what happens when a man publicly, removes clothing from a woman. We should have spoken out for our sister

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@Carlaray394 @Jorgehff @vanelove_xoxo @xo_tilweovrdose Didn't care about @JanetJackson or don't care about women? Even those of us who

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@Carlaray394 @Jorgehff @vanelove_xoxo @xo_tilweovrdose play and support the game with our families and dollars. What will we do #NOW?

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@kathyireland Don't take us men off the hook, tho. We let that happen, too. I wasn't offended then, but I also didn't hold JT responsible.

— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) September 19, 2014

@HubbuchNYP Bart, let me be clear: Did not hold JT responsible. Assumed he was a young artist carried away in the moment. Disgusted that

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@HubbuchNYP JANET was vilified, shamed, and abused. Almost no one publicly stood with her. Why? Last week NFL "announced" that JANET is

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@HubbuchNYP still "boycotted" or "blacklisted", following a query from TMZ? After all these years? Blame the woman? It's not alright.

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@kathyireland Looking back, I (and a lot of men) should've asked the bluenoses so upset about a nipple "Why is JT getting off so easily?"

— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) September 19, 2014

@HubbuchNYP If memory serves, it was a covered nipple and 1/14th of a second. Was it a great choice? No. Did it rise to indecency? Even the

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

It really is amazing how Justin Timberlake completely skated from NippleGate. Like he wasn't even there.

— Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) September 19, 2014

@HubbuchNYP Even the Supreme Court says no. Now, Michael Powell formerly of the FCC, apologizes to JANET. Damage Done.

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@nfl @NFLNow Comm. Goodell, will you speak about the practices toward women that began prior to you tenure? @JANETJACKSON apology would be a

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@nfl @NFLNow great way to start showing women that this is not a practice and pattern of NFL behavior from the field and beyond.

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@dayg715 @friendsofjanet @HubbuchNYP n my view, it is not and was not, about JT. The issue remains that JANET was attacked and ten years is

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

@dayg715 @friendsofjanet @HubbuchNYP a long time to wait for an apology. Things haven't improved in the NFL's treatment of women. It's awful

— kathy ireland (@kathyireland) September 19, 2014

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/09/19/its-awful-kathy-ireland-cites-nipplegate-fallout-as-example-of-nfls-women-problem/

Watch a Navy SEAL and his war dog rappel into Cowboys stadium [video, pics]

http://twitter.com/#!/southerngirl101/status/529006326211686400

As part of the pregame at today’s Arizona Cardinals–Dallas Cowboys game, a Navy SEAL and his war dog rappelled into the stadium from the scoreboard to help with the coin toss:

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Awesome.

Video here:

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And this little demonstration was a big hit with the fans:

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Although some were concerned for the dog’s well-being:

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Yep. Those dogs from the OBL raid are heroes, too.

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Related:

‘Wow!’ See furious father of a fallen Navy SEAL slam Obama with brutal charge

Rep. Jim Bridenstine to host father of slain Benghazi SEAL at State of the Union address

‘Lone Survivor’ tells the amazing journey of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/11/02/watch-a-navy-seal-and-his-war-dog-rappel-into-cowboys-stadium-video-pics/

Jim Geraghty: ‘How the hell done Hamas turn out to be the ‘cool’ Lefty cause?’

http://twitter.com/#!/bfwebster/status/496756636611248128

With town after city hosting well-attended anti-Israel marches, everywhere Review’s Jim Geraghty features definitely a problem with regards to hipster Left:

http://twitter.com/#!/fitzpatrij4/status/496756490141958144 http://twitter.com/#!/ScarletteO1984/status/496757779689144321 http://twitter.com/#!/UtahPigBus/status/496757872198684672 http://twitter.com/#!/McClaneApocalyp/status/496758831540871168 http://twitter.com/#!/Neoavatara/status/496759721584758784 http://twitter.com/#!/BDJonesInCO/status/496762713305919488

 

 

Discover more: http://twitchy.com/2014/08/05/jim-geraghty-how-the-hell-did-hamas-become-the-cool-lefty-cause/

FCC Will Not Great Broadcasters For Saying “Redskins” Through Air

the term cannot fit the FCC notion of obscenity.

1. The FCC established a statement Thursday saying it includes “dismissed” a petition to help with making saying Washington’s NFL team name on environment a finable offense.

The FCC revealed a statement Thursday saying it really is "dismissed" a petition generate saying Washington's NFL group title on environment a finable offense.

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Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder.

In September, a petition was published to designate this might be of “Redskins” as an obscene term, under the conversation your term “causes ‘psychological damage, not only to Indian and non-Indian young ones, and Indian grownups.'”

In today’s choice, the FCC discovered that debate invalid, as Supreme appropriate defines obscenity as language that “depicts or defines intimate conduct.” Additionally it declined the declare that term is profane, under talking about the FCC meaning as “language so grossly unpleasant to people in individuals who in fact notice it regarding total up to a nuisance.”

The FCC did not learn term “Redskins” to suit that meaning, but performed mention that Commission tries to tread meticulously on dilemmas of “racial or spiritual epithets.”

The Washington Redskins are generally attractive dedication due to the usa Patent and Trademark workplace to eradicate their own security underneath the legislation towards title.

The petition to eliminate the team trademarks on topic is at fact taped utilizing comparable arguments because petition provided towards FCC.

get the full story: http://www.buzzfeed.com/lindseyadler/fcc-will-not-fine-broadcasters-for-saying-redskins-on-the-ai

Kansas City Chiefs Coverage Eric Berry Identified Having Hodgkin’s Disease

The assessment ended up being certainly verified Monday.

1. Each morning this thirty days, X-rays and an MRI unveiled a “mass” within the right-side of body of Kansas City Chiefs protection Eric Berry. He’s got today been formally identified to own Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer of lymph cells that originates in white-blood cells.

Earlier this thirty days, X-rays and an MRI disclosed a "mass" inside right-side because of this upper body muscle mass of Kansas City Chiefs protection Eric Berry. He could be got these days been officially identified to possess Hodgkin lymphoma, a cancer concerning lymph cells that originates in white-blood cells.

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2. The Chiefs right-away distributed a statement from medical practitioner which identified Berry. It included nice thing about it:


that is actually an analysis that actually treatable and perhaps treatable with standard chemotherapy techniques. The aim of Mr. Berry’s therapy solutions tend to be to cure their particular lymphoma because of this we have been starting that treatment today.

through kcchiefs.com

3. Berry circulated a declaration aswell:


my kids and I also is likewise grateful for quantity of assistance we’ve gotten within the last few short while. We can’t tell you enough simply simply just merely exactly how much we appreciate most of the mention of assist, the blessings as well as requires. I would like to thank the Emory University span of medicine, with Dr. plants along with his staff, for most regarding the dedication and power in assessment and making an approach inside my situation to battle this thing. I will accept this action and assault it identical implies i need to state i really do other stuff in life. Jesus features more than prepared myself due to this. In the most common of sharing comparable battles, I’m praying supplied and hold battling!

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4. Berry is in to the NFL’s non-football harm record, which staff can decide to continue to fund Berry their particular total (or restricted) wage. He may be merely 25, making the specialist Bowl their particular initial 3 months on league.

Berry is clearly based on the NFL's non-football harm volume, in which staff can choose to check out invest Berry their unique full (or limited) earnings. He might be only 25, making the professional Bowl their first three times inside league.

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5. The Chiefs have actually actually really switched to warmups that honor their particular teammate.

The Chiefs have actually in fact in reality looked to warmups that honor their teammate.

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7. On Sunday, Arizona Cardinals head expert Bruce Arians wore the clothing honoring Berry before their workers played the Chiefs.

On Sunday, Arizona Cardinals mind expert Bruce Arians wore the clothes honoring Berry before their particular team played the Chiefs.

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8. Get really quickly, Eric!

Get truly rapidly, Eric!

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have significantly more information: http://www.buzzfeed.com/lindseyadler/kansas-city-chiefs-safety-eric-berry-diagnosed-with-hodgkins

Data Show The Patriots Have Fumbled The Ball Far Less Than Any Other NFL Team

A data analyst crunched the numbers for games dating back to 2000.

1. Warren Sharp at Sharp Football Analysis spent a generous amount of time digging into the the Patriots’ records of fumbles and ball security.


He analyzed each team in the league, then plotted them in a chart.

The results are, to say the least, interesting:

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The orange line shows the average number of plays teams run between fumbles: The Eagles anchor the league with one fumble every 76 plays, the Patriots lead with one fumble every 187 plays. Their nearest competitor, the Houston Texans, fumble once every 140 plays.

The blue plots show the total number of fumbles made by each team since 2010. The Broncos have fumbled the most, with 73 offensive fumbles, and the Eagles trail behind with 72. The Patriots again anchor the other end of the spectrum, with a total of 33 offensive fumbles since 2010. The Texans are once again just behind the Patriots, with 40 total offensive fumbles in that time.

3. Sharp also analyzed when the Patriots began to record such low rates of offensive fumbles:

Sharp also analyzed when the Patriots began to record such low rates of offensive fumbles:

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Warren cross-referenced these numbers with data he culled yesterday about how the Patriots perform in inclement weather:

“The Patriots went 14-1 (93%) in Tom Brady’s home games played in wet weather since 2007.”

4. The Patriots are currently being investigated for using footballs that were inflated well below the league mandate.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/lindseyadler/data-shows-the-patriots-have-fumbled-the-ball-far-less-than

The NFL is cracking down on players who wear the wrong headphones

http://twitter.com/#!/NQS88/status/521389506595799040

Yes, you read that correctly. The NFL is now fining players who wear the popular “Beats” headphones instead of those made by NFL sponsor, Bose. And players are incurring fines rather than switch:

NFL fines be damned, players are still wearing Beats headphones: http://t.co/KwWlXaeAT9

— Deadspin (@Deadspin) October 12, 2014

NFL players are still wearing Beats headphones despite fines http://t.co/9SZtyaJkDt pic.twitter.com/9Ucr56tpSx

— BI: Tech (@SAI) October 12, 2014

#49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick fined by NFL for wearing Beats by Dre headphones http://t.co/q0qJQGFpdk pic.twitter.com/mvdOirSv6v

— SF Business Times (@SFBusinessTimes) October 12, 2014

NFL players are still wearing Beats by Dre and daring the NFL to fine them.. http://t.co/iZP94wuP1K #redskins #NFL #HTTR

— RedSkins News (@TRACK_RedSkins) October 12, 2014

The NFL’s policy to fine players over this doesn’t make much sense, however. For every fine the NFL levies on a player, “Beats” gets tons of free publicity. There’s some speculation that Beats, which is owned by Apple, will pay the fines for the players, making this pretty cheap advertising for Beats:

It is hilarious how the NFL's ban & fine on players using Beats has caused Beats to get so much more coverage. #streisandeffect

— Wes Miller (@getwired) October 12, 2014

NFL QBs wearing Beats pre-game and getting $10k fine is the greatest advertisement Dr Dre/Apple or whoever owns em now could ever wish for.

— DAVIS HSU (@DavisHsuSeattle) October 12, 2014

If Beats is paying NFL players to take a $10k fine then that is fantastic marketing. Rule No.1: make sure people talk about your product.

— Matt Brian (@m4tt) October 12, 2014

But until we know if Beats is paying the fines and, in effect, using the ban as a marketing ploy, there’s a lot of negative sentiment directed toward the players on Twitter. i.e., It must be nice to have the kind of cash to laugh off $10,000:

@Deadspin must be nice to have thousands of dollars to spend because you want to wear some crappy over priced headphones as a status symbol

— Daniel Erickson (@Texanfuzz414) October 12, 2014

The beats ban in the NFL is stupid, but your more stupid if if youre ok with the 10k fine each wk to wear them anyways.

— Pam (@PRod85) October 12, 2014

You know what's ridiculous? I'm taking out loans to pay for my education but NFL players are paying $10,000 per game to wear Beats

— Kira Fad (@KayFad) October 12, 2014

@Deadspin and people wonder why many of these guys are broke after retiring

— Daniel Erickson (@Texanfuzz414) October 12, 2014

And this user discovered that anybody who decided to Google this whole NFL and Beats controversy gets reminded of the league’s other problem, domestic abuse:

Haven't been following this NFL "Beats" headphones controversy so I thought I'd Google it… pic.twitter.com/w3T8A9bW0z

— Eric Michel (@ericmichel) October 12, 2014

Great job, NFL. You’re giving mega publicity to a competitor’s product AND reminding people that the league has a domestic assault problem:

Massive fines by the NFL hasn't stopped players from putting Beats on their head…or from putting Beats on their wives for that matter.

— Joe Praino (@FixYourLife) October 12, 2014

Fix that Beats by Dre problem before it gets out of hand, @NFL. Ignore that domestic violence problem until it is thrust into the spotlight.

— Greg Kopycinski (@GregKope) October 12, 2014

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Related:

Full Twitchy coverage of Ray Rice scandal here.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2014/10/12/for-real-the-nfl-is-cracking-down-on-players-who-wear-the-wrong-headphones/