History is being made to start the 2024-25 NFL season. A league record 15 Black quarterbacks will be starting Week 1.The previous mark was set last season when 14 started under center. In 1923, Fritz Pollard was credited as the NFL’s first Black starting quarterback. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005.The position was later popularized by players such as Warren Moon, Randall Cunningham, Doug Williams and Reggie Collier in the 1980s. These are the record-setting quarterbacks and their teams for Week 1:Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals; Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens; Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers; Caleb Williams, Chicago…
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The health ministry says the young patient recently travelled from a country experiencing the virus outbreak.India’s health ministry says it has recorded a suspected case of mpox found in a man who recently travelled from a country suffering an outbreak of the virus. The young male patient has been isolated in a hospital and is in stable condition, the ministry said in a statement on Sunday, adding that the world’s most populous nation had “robust measures” in place. “The case is being managed in line with established protocols, and contact tracing is ongoing to identify potential sources and assess the…
BREAKING: Shooting along I-75 in Kentucky A shooting is being investigated in Kentucky near I-75 on Saturday night. The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office first put out an alert around 6:45 p.m. local time to avoid I-75 in a particular area in London due to an active shooter situation. This is a developing story. LiveNOW from FOX will provide updates as they develop The Brief Active shooter incident reported along I-75 in London, Kentucky; multiple people shot.Suspect identified as Joseph A. Couch, considered armed and dangerous.Authorities have shut down I-75 in both directions; ATF and Kentucky State Police are responding. Kentucky…
The Pac-12 may be essentially defunct, but that doesn’t mean late-night West Coast college football won’t deliver the drama each week.Two former Pac-12 teams made history for their respective programs, getting crucial wins early in the season.No. 7 Oregon needs last-second FG to end Boise State’s upset bidThe Oregon Ducks and Boise State Broncos traded leads all night and were deadlocked late in the fourth quarter. However, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel ultimately led his team down the field in the final minutes to secure a game-winning field goal as time expired. Source link
Cheptegei died on Thursday, four days after her partner attacked her in the latest attack on a female athlete in Uganda.A picture of Rebecca Cheptegei appeared on a giant screen after the marathon events at the Paralympic Games in Paris in a tribute to the Ugandan runner who died after she was doused in petrol and set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya. Spectators applauded as the face of Cheptegei, who took part in the Paris Olympics marathon, was shown on the Esplanade des Invalides on Sunday. Cheptegei died on Thursday, four days after her partner attacked her in…
Taylor Fritz is seeking the first Grand Slam singles title for an American man in 21 years, and Jannik Sinner will be trying for second major championship of the season when they meet in the U.S. Open final. Sunday’s title match in Arthur Ashe Stadium is scheduled to begin at about 2 p.m. EDT, two hours earlier than its usual start. The men’s final will be on Sunday with coverage on ABC beginning at 2 p.m. ET. The No. 1-ranked Sinner is 34-2 on hard courts in 2024 with four titles, including at the Australian Open in January. The 23-year-old…
The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://ISDBInstitute.org/) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its flagship Islamic Finance Strategic Mapping Framework (IF-MAP, formerly IF-CAF) (https://apo-opa.co/4cXPwti) pilot exercise in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This comprehensive assessment, conducted in collaboration with the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), aimed to identify key opportunities and challenges within the country’s Islamic finance sector. The pilot initiative of IF-MAP was launched (https://apo-opa.co/3MyooGO) in June 2023, and involved extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including government agencies, financial institutions, and industry experts. The resulting tailored policy recommendations report, which outlines the sector’s progress and provides recommendations for future…
Bill Belichick has taken on numerous media roles in the past several months, but the legendary coach’s stance on returning to the sideline next season reportedly has not changed.Belichick still has interest in coaching in the NFL in 2025, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Sunday. The 72-year-old is expected to be selective, however, and is only eyeing the “right situations.”Schefter also noted that multiple teams offered to hire Belichick in some sort prominent assistant role during the offseason, with both the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams having pursued the six-time Super Bowl champion as a defensive coordinator. Belichick…
The Summer Paralympic Games in Paris are now coming to a close. Over the past 10 days, more than 1,000 athletes with disabilities competed in 164 different disciplines. Inspiring stories about overcoming adversity and celebrating diversity filled sports pages covering the event. Indeed, the Paralympics, which are held every four years, promise athletes with disabilities a platform where dedication and skill, not their physical conditions, define their potential for victory. They are supposed to guarantee fairness and inclusivity. Yet, when I naively embarked on my journey as a Paralympic athlete, I was shocked to find a system that often accentuates…
Impressions of the No Logo Festival at Fraisans, France. 9/10/11 August, 2024. With Skarra Mucci, Mo’ Kalamity, Mystically, The Wailers, Kongo Blue, Sika Lion, Flavia Coelho, Jahneration, Johnny Clarke, Luciano, Kabaka Pyramid, Marcus Gad, Dezarie, Samory I, and more. The Jura is known for its cheeses, wine, and forests… But when the small town of Fraisans attracts more than 17,000 people yearly, it’s all thanks to its festival! This is what makes No Logo the biggest reggae festival in France. With a lineup that includes international stars, local bands, and artists, festival-goers had a variety of musical atmospheres to enjoy.…