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Columbus, OH

Houston, TX

Editor's note: This article was originally published on July 22, 2022. It has since been updated. J.J. Watt came to the rescue of a distressed NFL fan who was struggling to raise money for her grandfather's funeral. Their adorable exchange has gone viral and reminded everyone that there's still plenty of goodness and hope out there. Jennifer Simpson, a teacher, had lost her grandfather, her last living grandparent, two weeks ago but didn't have enough money to hold a funeral for him. She tried to sell J.J. Watt merchandise, including a shoe and a T-shirt, hoping to raise money. The funeral home had informed her they couldn't hold onto the body any longer, leaving Simpson under immense pressure. "I have a pair of @JJWatt women's edition of Reebok shoes size 9 $60. I've worn them twice. They are great shoes, I'm only selling because we are raising money for my grandpa's funeral. I also have a Watt women's XL Texans Jersey for $30. Anyone interested?" she asked on Twitter, posting images of the shoes.

Teacher tries to sell JJ Watt's jersey to raise money for her grandpa's funeral. J.J. steps in to help.

Green Bay, WI

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New Green Bay Packers uniforms are on the way. A promotional video for the Madden 25 video game seemingly leaked new white helmets, but nothing was confirmed. The Packers have now dropped a teaser. The team's official X account (formerly Twitter) dropped two images showing an all-white uniform closely resembling...

Packers drop a major hint at polarizing uniform change for 2024

Cincinnati, OH

J.J. Watt is no longer terrorizing Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks, but he can still get some jokes in at the organization's expense even in retirement. In response to a post on X touting the features of Cincinnati's new, upgraded locker room, Watt poked some fun at the fact that the weight of the new lockers was included as a selling point.

J.J. Watt trolls Bengals after must-see locker room renovation

Kansas City, MO

If you ever needed more proof that the Kansas City Chiefs were inevitable, look at last season. Even when the offense was at their worst in the regular season, they still managed to lock in and get on the same page during the playoffs and won their third Super Bowl in the last five seasons. The fear this offseason was that the Chiefs would get better roster-wise in the offseason.

Xavier Worthy's biggest flaw exposed in embarrassing Chiefs training camp drill

Indianapolis, IN

Mitchell and Alec Pierce have rotated playing time between the first- and second-team offenses through the first week of training camp, Indianapolis 93.5 The Fan reports. Mitchell and Pierce are battling for the No. 3 receiver role in the offense. It's early in the contest, but it's notable that Mitchell as the rookie didn't immediately begin camp with the second unit. The Colts used the 52nd pick in the 2024 Draft on Mitchell, a combine standout who made a strong impression in spring practices.

Colts' Adonai Mitchell: Even split for No. 3 WR competition

It's been an offseason full of change for the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick. After being together for 24 seasons, the Pats decided to move on from the legendary coach in January. They handed over the coaching duties to Jerod Mayo as they look to reshape the organization. As...

Bill Belichick Lands Another Unexpected Job for 2024 Season

Kansas State

The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to make history this season. If they are able to win Super Bowl LIX, they will become the first team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl three times in a row. Regardless of whether or not they are able to achieve this, there is no denying that they are already one of the most impressive dynasties in NFL history.

Kansas City Chiefs Are Rumored to Have Made a Massive Decision on Future of Controversial Kicker Harrison Butker

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Portland, OR

Only two of the 30 NBA teams have two mascots to represent their team: the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Portland Trail Blazers. Four teams - the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks - don't even have a single mascot. Yet Blazers fans get the luxury of having both Blaze the Trail Cat and Douglas Fur entertain at Moda Center.

Who are the Blazers' mascots? Everything to know about Blaze and Douglas Fur

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Atlanta, GA

As one hero returns, we say goodbye to another. Braves fans had a wide range of emotions when they saw Alex Anthopoulos' late night trade from a couple of days ago. Yes, they were happy for the 2021 World Series MVP to return, but it also meant sending a beloved hero back to San Francisco.

Tyler Matzek's wife has emotional message to Braves fans after trade deadline

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

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Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Chicago, IL

Baltimore, MD

It has been a long time since the Baltimore Orioles have been able to take on bad salaries in trades. The big market teams do so with regularity to get more favorable trade terms, but the Orioles have been operating with such tight payroll constraints previously that the strategy was not one they could entertain.

Orioles blindside fans with unexpected salary dump trade for White Sox slugger

Winning in the NFL is never easy. Few teams that have managed to cement their place in NFL history as a dynasty, and most of them crumbled shortly after doing so. Before Tom Brady's stranglehold on the NFL, no singular entity reigned over the league for an extended period of time.

3 Chiefs roster holes that could cost Patrick Mahomes his chance at a three-peat

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Last month, the NFL was ordered to cough up $4.7 billion as a result of the verdict of the ongoing Sunday Ticket antitrust case against the league, which could cost them up to $14.1 billion under federal laws that triple the amount won in antitrust cases. And naturally, this result could have significant repercussions for Read more...
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Jerry Jones: 'NFL Sunday Ticket verdict will affect the salary cap'

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The Chiefs have already suffered a pair of disappointing injuries early in training camp.

Chiefs Face Training Camp Setback as Two Players Carted Off Field With Concerning Injuries

Pringle is headed for his seventh NFL season, an impressive feat for a former UDFA. It's considered to be an impressive turn of events when a rookie free agent somehow finds his way onto the active roster of an NFL team. That's even more true when that same undrafted player sticks around for a year or two. All of which makes Byron Pringle's career an amazing outlier in a league where longevity is hard to find.

Former Chiefs WR Byron Pringle finds a home for the 2024 season

Tampa, FL

Despite another winning season and their fourth straight NFC South Division title, Tampa Bay was held down by one of the worst offensive lines in the league. Not only did the Bucs' offensive line earn a -4.95 grade from NFL Lines, the 26th best in the league, but they also allowed Baker Mayfield to hit 35 times and be sacked 40 times, both among career-highs for the seven-year veteran.

Key Bucs free agent addition tears ACL in practice and will miss 2024 season

The Kansas City Chiefs might have lost another one of their defensive leaders while prepping for an unprecedented three-peat.  Barely more than a week after the Chiefs placed starting safety Justin Reid on the non-football injury list due to a quad issue, star linebacker Nick Bolton left ...

Chiefs' Super Bowl Star Carted Off Field With Concerning Injury

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Future NFL Hall of Famer JJ Watt teams up with Culver's for new meal

If you are a fan of the NFL, it is hard not to immediately recognize the name JJ Watt. In his 12 seasons in the league...

Future NFL Hall of Famer JJ Watt teams up with Culver's for new meal

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