Wednesday, February 12

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The Linc
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The Linc

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles are a ‘hell of a destination,’ says All-Pro who requested a trade - NJ.comAppearing on “The Zach Gelb Show” on CBS Sports Radio, Garrett was asked about the possibility of joining the Eagles if he were traded to Philadelphia. “We went there for a preseason game, and I definitely got me a cheesesteak,” Garrett told Gelb. “It lived up to my hopes. I’m not going to stay too attached to any one team at this point. I know my fate really isn’t in my hands, but it would be a hell of a destination.” Myles Garrett trade: Recent history says Browns fans should lower their expectations - Dawgs By NatureTwo first-round picks (or the equivalent) are not off the board but it seems unlikely given recent trades. The problem for Garrett and Cleveland is...
Texas man becomes the latest Jan. 6 pardon recipient to be arrested again
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Texas man becomes the latest Jan. 6 pardon recipient to be arrested again

A Texas man has been arrested on an outstanding charge of soliciting a minor, more than two weeks after he was freed from prison upon receiving a Jan. 6 pardon from President Donald Trump.Andrew Taake, 36, was arrested Thursday in Leon County, Texas, by a Houston-area fugitive task force, authorities said. According to court documents, he is accused of sending sexually explicit messages in 2016 to an undercover police officer who was posing as a teenager. (Houston Public Media reported that the defense attorney listed for Taake did not immediately return its request for comment.)According to federal prosecutors, Taake deployed bear spray on Capitol Police officers several times and also hit an officer with a metal whip.In his Jan. 6 case, Taake was sentenced to more than six years in priso...
Cameron Heyward Wants The NFL To ‘Bring Back The Real Pro Bowl Game’
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Cameron Heyward Wants The NFL To ‘Bring Back The Real Pro Bowl Game’

While The Pro Bowl Games are currently going on, Pittsburgh Steelers DL Cameron Heyward isn’t very locked into the flag football game (and he’s not the only one). Heyward tweeted during the game that the NFL should bring back the Pro Bowl game that was traditionally held the Sunday before the Super Bowl, and not the mini-games and flag football game that the event has become. “Bring back the real pro bowl game!! Pash rushers need to eat!” Bring back the real pro bowl game!! Pash rushers need to eat! — Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) February 2, 2025 The ESPN broadcast also captured Heyward playing cards on the sideline with Tennessee Titans DL Jeffrey Simmons. The current format doesn’t allow for much defense to be played, although the last few years the Pro Bowl game was actually held like ...
Capitol Ink | DOGE ransomware
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Capitol Ink | DOGE ransomware

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<aJim Knowles, Penn State Agree to DC Contract After Ohio State's CFP Championship Win
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Joseph Zucker@@JosephZuckerIncluded Columnist IVJason Mowry/Getty ImagesOhio State protective planner Jim Knowles accepted an agreement with Penn State to take the very same position on the Nittany Lions training personnel, the school revealed on Monday.Penn State Football @PennStateFballIt's main. Invite to Happy Valley!> #WeAre< x > @CoachJimKnowles< < a href="https://t.co/XwoyEs20sv">> pic.twitter.com/XwoyEs20svYahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger initially reported the contract on Sunday.Pete Thamel of ESPN reported Sunday that they accepted a three-year offer that will balance $3.1 million every year.That's almost $1 million more than the 59-year-old was receiving from the Buckeyes. He signed up with OSU in 2022 and began with a base pay of $1.9 million, which increased to $2.2 million this p...
Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Gives Ultimate Compliment to Jalen Hurts and Co. After Advancing to Super Bowl LIX
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Eagles Legend Jason Kelce Gives Ultimate Compliment to Jalen Hurts and Co. After Advancing to Super Bowl LIX

Jason Kelce isn't simply the anchor of the Philadelphia Eagles' offending line-- he's likewise their informal buzz male. After his team clinched an area in Super Bowl LIX, Kelce could not withstand dropping a compliment as the previous center and present ESPN expert had absolutely nothing however appreciation for QB Jalen Hurts and the rest of the team. Dive into Pro Football Network's FREE Mock Draft Simulator and run a mock on your own or with your pals! Jason Kelce's Bold Post and the Eagles' Dominant NFC Championship Kelce does not do subtle. After the Eagles' dominant 55-23 NFC Championship win over the Washington Commanders, he got on X (previously called Twitter) and provided a message that was as vibrant as Philly's efficiency: "Well that was enjoyable, these men are extremely exce...
Steelers’ Failures Against Derrick Henry ‘Em blematic Of What’s Happened With The Defense,’ Dulac Says
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Steelers’ Failures Against Derrick Henry ‘Em blematic Of What’s Happened With The Defense,’ Dulac Says

If the Steelers plan to complete for a Super Bowl, it's not simply the offending side that requires attending to. While their defense began the season well, they end up amongst the bottom-feeders. In their last 5 video games, they enabled 27.4 points per video game and 397.2 backyards. The Steelers understood their defense would require to take on the load, however it buckled when required most. And the Steelers required their defense to step up versus Ravens RB Derrick Henry, who controlled them two times in a month. While they managed him fairly well in their very first conference, he put the injured on them in 2 important video games. Which's the entire issue personified, Gerry Dulac informed Rich Eisen on Thursday. "The [Steelers] defense has actually been an awful dissatisfaction in t...
Vikings Will Need the Harrison Smith Decision Rather Soon
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Vikings Will Need the Harrison Smith Decision Rather Soon

Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports It stands to factor that this would be the last season of Harrison Smith's profession. The security has actually done all the work to make Pro Bowl factor to consider in a couple of years, and it's difficult to envision him continuing this grind. He has yet to put finality on his upcoming retirement, that would appear to be the expectation. Vikings Will Need the Harrison Smith Decision Rather Soon The loss of Harrison Smith suggests the Minnesota Vikings have a hole to fill. They will not understand what to do up until he makes his choice. The franchise ought to have the ability to promote that response without being excessively intrusive to his procedure. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports. Smith's prospective retirement comes along wi...
Fittipaldo: Steelers Further From Competing For Super Bowl Than ‘Any Time In The Last Decade’
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Fittipaldo: Steelers Further From Competing For Super Bowl Than ‘Any Time In The Last Decade’

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back to square one after yet another early playoff exit. HC Mike Tomlin is surrounding a record for all-time one-and-done postseasons-- and he'll get an opportunity to connect or eclipse the mark, more than likely. After enjoying the Steelers collapse at the end of the year, there are numerous sellers of Pittsburgh stock today. That now consists of Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who went even further than his coworker. Recently, Gerry Dulac stated the Steelers look even more from completing than they did a year back. Fittipaldo pulls the timeline back much even more than that. "I see a group that's most likely additional method now to Super Bowl contention than whenever in the last years", Fittipaldo stated Sunday night on the # 1 Cochran Sports ...
Andy Reid describes how Chiefs defense increased once again to huge minutes vs. Texans: ‘It’s that time of the year’ Jan 19, 2025
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Andy Reid describes how Chiefs defense increased once again to huge minutes vs. Texans: ‘It’s that time of the year’ Jan 19, 2025

A typical refrain proved out once again on Saturday: The Chiefs are at their finest in the clutch. In spite of flexing frequently versus the Texans, Kansas City's defense not just declined to break, however broke back, shattering Houston's best-laid prepare for an upset success thanks to 8 sacks from planner Steve Spagnuolo's smothering pass enter a narrow 23-14 Divisional Round win. "They're excellent gamers that like to play the video game," head coach Andy Reid described postgame when asked how his group appears to produce more huge plays in turning points, per group records. "We're sitting here, it's that time of the year, guys stepped up and did simply a good task. Spags puts them in position to be able to do that and after that they make the most of that, that's how that goes." ...