[ad_1] WASHINGTON – It was Friday afternoon, the end of a long week, and Rep. Marcia Fudge, D-Oh., had had enough, frustrated by a Republican colleague’s insistence that voting by mail was subject to fraud. “Just admit you don’t want people to vote,” Fudge said. “Just admit that you don’t ...
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Two Vikings offensive linemen named underrated players by NFL executives
[ad_1] Minnesota’s offensive line has drawn criticism from fans, much of which has been warranted. But the position group improved in 2019. Dalvin Cook ran for 1,135 rushing yards. The group struggled at times in protection, but another year of improvement could lead to solid, consistent blocking up front in ...
Read More »‘Systemic racism’ is coming from the White House
[ad_1] Former first lady Michelle Obama condemned what she called the “systemic racism” emanating from the White House and elsewhere around the country in an explosive statement on Friday that addressed recent killings and racial unrest in Kenosha, Wis. “These past few months, I’ve been thinking a lot about what ...
Read More »Bruce Arians impressed with Tom Brady’s first scrimmage
[ad_1] Tom Brady had jokes Friday, but he also brought his game during his first scrimmage with the Bucs. Via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the Buccaneers quarterback was sharp during the team’s Friday morning scrimmage, leading a 16-play, 98-yard touchdown drive on his first possession in his ...
Read More »Top U.S. general foresees no military role in resolving disputed election
[ad_1] By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The top U.S. general told lawmakers that he did not foresee the military playing a role in the election process or resolving disputes that may come during the November presidential election, according to a document released on Friday. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ...
Read More »Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes mic’d up during practice at Arrowhead Stadium
[ad_1] Kansas City Chiefs star QB Patrick Mahomes was mic’d up at training camp during the first practice the team held at Arrowhead Stadium. Mahomes, of course, put on a show for nearly 2,000 Chiefs Kingdom faithful who were permitted to attend the open practice under the team’s new COVID-19 ...
Read More »Jacob Blake no longer shackled to his hospital bed, lawyer says
[ad_1] KENOSHA, Wis. — Jacob Blake, a Black man who was shot by a white police officer in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is no longer in police custody or shackled to his hospital bed, his lawyer said Friday. The lawyer, Patrick Salvi Jr., said that “through the legal process” and after communicating ...
Read More »Get prepped for your draft in one hour
[ad_1] Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast We realize the NFL season (two weeks away) could be sneaking up on you, not to mention your fantasy football draft. You don’t need another thing on your to-do list, so we’re here to do the heavy lifting to get you prepared. ...
Read More »Volunteers are new face of disaster recovery in United States
[ad_1] By Laura Sanicola and Ernest Scheyder STARKS, La. (Reuters) – Travis Maher, a 46-year-old Texas firefighter, knew the drill on Monday when he was told to prepare for possible waterborne rescues and assess damages to homes caused by Hurricane Laura. In 20 years as a volunteer with disaster recovery ...
Read More »NHL investigating Dale Tallon for alleged racist comments
[ad_1] The NHL is investigating whether former Florida Panthers general manager Dale Tallon made racially insensitive comments during the team’s two-week stay in the playoff hub city of Toronto. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed the investigation to The Associated Press on Friday. In an email, Daly did not provide ...
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