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Aug 16 2023
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Michael Oher Still Believes in Adoption ‘Despite’ What Happened to Him, and Other Revelations from New Memoir
Michael Oher’s shocking allegation that he was never legally adopted — which would mean a central component of award-winning film The Blind Side was misrepresented — came one week after the former NFL star opened up about his inspiring life in a new memoir. Oher, 37, released When Your Back’s Against the Wall: Fame, Football, and Lessons Learned through a Lifetime of Adversity earlier this
PeopleAug 16 2023
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Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase seeks restraining order against woman, cites 'disturbing pattern of harassment'
Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wideout Ja’Marr Chase has filed a request for a temporary restraining order against a woman who claims to be the mother of his child, court documents reveal. Chase is accusing the woman of harassing him and his mother after he refused to continue to have a relationship with her. An attorney representing the NFL star filed a request for a temporary restraining order
Fox News (Online News)Aug 13 2023
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Carr tosses TD in Saints debut
NEW ORLEANS -- When Derek Carr finished putting on his uniform before his preseason debut with the New Orleans Saints, he couldn't help but be struck by the sight of himself in black and gold -- instead of the Raiders' silver and black he'd worn for all of his previous nine NFL seasons. "It may look weird, but it felt right," said Carr, the Saints' top free agent acquisition. "I just feel
Northwest Arkansas Democrat GazetteAug 11 2023
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Mississippi Supreme Court says Favre can be sued over misspent welfare money
The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money meant to help some of the poorest people in the United States. A panel of three justices issued a brief ruling Wednesday, denying an appeal from Favre. His attorneys said in written arguments in May that
NBC 5 ChicagoAug 11 2023
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Court won’t remove Brett Favre from lawsuit over welfare money
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, The Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court says it will not remove former NFL quarterback Brett Favre as a defendant in a civil lawsuit that seeks to recover millions of dollars of misspent welfare money meant to help some of the poorest people in the United States. A panel of three justices issued a brief ruling Wednesday, denying an
The Patriot-NewsAug 16 2023
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Eagles took ‘cheap shots’ at Browns’ QB Deshaun Watson, guard says
The Eagles, who led the NFL with 70 sacks last season and nearly set a record, keep coming after quarterbacks — even in joint practice sessions with the Cleveland Browns. The Eagles, who played more aggressively after being flat on Monday, said they were ratcheting up the intensity. Browns left guard Joel Bitonio called them “cheap shots.” Bitonio said defensive end Josh Sweat knocked the ball
nj.comAug 13 2023
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Chiefs’ grades from preseason opener at Saints include a false start for the first team
The Kansas City Chiefs’ preseason opener came with plenty of rough edges to smooth out. The first-team offense got stuffed on fourth down at midfield and the starting defense allowed two touchdowns in Sunday’s 26-24 loss to the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome. Next: The Chiefs remain on the road for their second NFL preseason game. The Super Bowl champions head to Arizona to face
The Kansas City StarAug 10 2023
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Seahawks’ Cade Johnson carted off field, taken to hospital in preseason opener
NFL players aren’t exempt from brutal injuries just because it is the preseason. That was the case Thursday night. Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson suffered an injury in their game against the Vikings at Lumen Field in Seattle and was transported to Harborview Medical Center as a precaution for head and neck injuries. It was not immediately clear how and when Johnson was injured, according
New York Post (News)Aug 13 2023
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Eagles drop preseason opener in Baltimore as Ravens extend winning streak to 24
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens are the one NFL team that could make major news simply by losing a preseason game. That’s because it hasn’t happened since 2015. Justin Tucker kicked a 60-yard field goal to end the first half, Tyler Huntley threw a touchdown pass early in the third quarter and the Ravens extended their record streak of preseason victories to 24 with a 20-19 win over the
The TrentonianAug 15 2023
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'The Blind Side' subject Michael Oher is suing the Tuohy family. Many know the pain of family wounds.
Former NFL star Michael Oher has sued the family that took him in, alleging they never legally adopted him and only sought to profit at his expense. The legal fallout from his petition, filed in Tennessee court Monday, is still ongoing; however, many know the pain of getting betrayed, disowned or otherwise hurt by their so-called family − and mental health experts say these wounds can run deep
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