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NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Steelers will induct Ben Roethlisberger, Joey Porter Sr., Maurkice Pouncey into their Hall of Honor
The Steelers announced plans to honor three former members of the team during the 2025 season. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, linebacker Joey Porter Jr., and center Maurkice Pouncey will be inducted into the team's Hall of Honor during their Monday night game against the Dolphins on December 15. 'It's special,' Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement. 'Just to welcome a group of guys that mean so much to Steelers football, mean so to our fans. These three guys made a difference for us over the course of their careers. This group is a pretty special group and belong in there with the rest of them.' Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls during an 18-year run with the team that started when they selected him with the 11th overall pick of the 2004 draft. He is the franchise leader in all significant passing categories and will be eligible to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Porter was a 1999 third-round pick who had 60 sacks and won a Super Bowl in eight seasons with the Steelers. His son Joey is now a Steelers cornerback and the Hall of Honor announcement came on the younger Porter's 25th birthday. Pouncey started 134 regular season games and eight playoff games after the Steelers took him in the first round in 2010. He was a two-time All-Pro selection during his time in Pittsburgh.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers announce 2025 Hall of Honor class headlined by Ben Roethlisberger
Few NFL franchises can boast the sheer volume of talent over the decades that the Pittsburgh Steelers can. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is filled with former Steelers and the franchise has six Super Bowl championships. The team also has their own Ring of Honor and each year a select few former Steelers legends get their names added. On Saturday, the Steelers announced the three former Steelers who will be a part of the 2025 class. This class is headlined by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. He is joined by center Maurkice Pouncey and outside linebacker Joey Porter. To be considered for the Hall of Honor, a player must be retired for at least three seasons, have spent at least three seasons with the Steelers, and obviously have had a significant impact on the team during their tenure. Other members of the Hall of Honor include Terry Bradshaw, Joe Greene, Franco Harris, Jack Lambert, Jack Ham, Mel Blount, Mike Webster, Dermontti Dawson, John Stallworth, Rod Woodson, Troy Polamalu, Donnie Shell, Ernie Stautner, Jerome Bettis, and Alan Faneca. According to the team's press release, the Steelers will welcome the 2025 Hall of Honor Class when the team takes on the Miami Dolphins on Monday, Dec. 15.
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
C-drama 'Coroner's Diary' is a big hit in South-East Asia and also major favourite now with global fans
It's confirmed iQIYI's original historical mystery-suspense drama is now a big a hit with C-drama fans. On July 23, iQIYI's original historical suspense drama, "Coroner's Diary," officially surpassed a popularity index of 10,000, entering the prestigious Hall of Honor. In its debut week, the drama topped iQIYI International charts across 13 countries and regions, including Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan (China), India, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Canada, Macao (China), the Philippines, Hong Kong (China), Vietnam, and Singapore. It also ranked number one in Google search trends across five markets, generated over 180 million views across related topics on TikTok, and immediately trended on Thailand's X platform. With an impressive 8.4 rating on MyDramaList, the captivating narrative —featuring a romance-minded idealist teaming up with a career-oriented pragmatist to solve intriguing mysteries—has sparked significant discussion. The exceptional performances of Li Landi and Ao Ruipeng have garnered widespread acclaim from audiences. From its first episode, "Coroner's Diary" captivates viewers with its rapid pacing and gripping narrative. Each installment provides engaging plot twists and quickly resolves intricate cases such as the "Headless Bride" and "Buried Body in the Well," fully satisfying audiences' thirst for suspense and intellectual stimulation. "Coroner's Diary" innovatively combines investigative intrigue with a compelling revenge-driven storyline. Qin Wan (Li Landi) infiltrates the Qin Mansion on a quest for revenge, only to become deeply entangled in complex mysteries that reveal deeper societal issues. The drama is lauded for its strong character portrayals—Qin Wan's forensic prowess and Yan Chi's (Ao Ruipeng) supportive partnership resonate deeply with viewers. Meticulously authentic forensic details and exquisite costumes and set designs greatly enhance the immersive experience. In line with iQIYI's international localization strategy, "Coroner's Diary" launched simultaneous localized dubbed versions in Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Thai. By its second week, the Indonesian version ranked fourth on iQIYI's drama channel. The Vietnamese version attracted approximately 620K views, nearly matching the original. The Thai version notably excelled, surpassing 5.43 million views—three times the original version's viewership. Strategic marketing campaigns through Google and META were launched globally, complemented by outdoor advertising in Thailand, Hong Kong (China), and Singapore. Unique marketing initiatives, such as fan-driven TukTuk advertisements and offline gatherings in Thailand featuring Ao Ruipeng, significantly enhanced local viewer engagement. Since its premiere, "Coroner's Diary" has garnered significant media attention across Hong Kong (China), Taiwan (China), Thailand, Indonesia, and North America. Media from Hong Kong (China) and Taiwan (China) have notably highlighted the drama's engaging narrative, suspenseful elements, strong performances, and high-quality visual production. Thai and Indonesian media have commended the effectiveness of the localized dubbed versions in deepening audience connections. North American outlets particularly noted the drama's exceptional production values and distinct Oriental aesthetics, further strengthening its global reputation. iQIYI's "Four Halls of Drama Excellence" series includes the Hall of Honor (for dramas achieving a popularity index of 10,000 or above), the Hall of Fame (popularity index of 9,500 or above), the Hall of Popularity (popularity index of 9,000 or above), and the Hall of Quality (popularity index of 8,000 or above). With a popularity index exceeding 10,000, "Coroner's Diary" has successfully entered the prestigious Hall of Honor, marking its status as an influential blockbuster. To date, only 17 iQIYI dramas have reached this exceptional milestone. In recent years, iQIYI has continually innovated and maintained its leading position in the genre of historical detective dramas, consistently delivering delightful surprises to audiences. "Mysterious Lotus Casebook" creatively blends martial arts with investigative mysteries, intertwining thrilling adventures with heroic sentiment and lighting up the 2023 summer season. The "Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty" series features intricate and mind-bending mysteries set against the rich aesthetics of the Tang Dynasty, vividly portraying various facets of life and becoming a beloved national IP. Meanwhile, "The Demon Hunter's Romance" combines Oriental aesthetics with fantasy elements, showcasing imaginative storytelling deeply rooted in Chinese culture, thus becoming a new benchmark for Chinese fantasy dramas. iQIYI has also released a series of high-quality dramas, including "FEUD," "A Dream Within A Dream," and "Justifiable Defence " in recent weeks.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Panthers part ways with legend's son, sign familiar name at WR
Panthers part ways with legend's son, sign familiar name at WR The Carolina Panthers' first run with their second Muhsin Muhammad has already come to an end. As announced on Tuesday afternoon, the team has waived-injured wide receiver Muhsin "Moose" Muhammad III, the son of franchise great Muhsin Muhammad. Muhammad signed with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent out of Texas A&M University at the end of April. Little "Moose," a Charlotte, N.C. native, played for the Aggies from 2020 to 2024. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder tallied 81 receptions for 1,163 yards and 12 touchdowns over his five collegiate seasons. His father, Muhsin, suited up with the Panthers for 11 of his 14 NFL seasons. He is the franchise's second all-time leading receiver and one of eight members of the organization's Hall of Honor. Taking Muhammad's place on the roster will be fellow wideout T.J. Luther. Luther first joined the Panthers as a member of their practice squad this past December. Follow @ThePanthersWire on Twitter/X for more Panthers content.
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
National Museum Covered Exhibit Honoring Women, People Of Color Amid Anti-DEI Efforts
Displays honoring women and people of color who served the National Security Agency were covered up by staff at a national museum over the weekend amid workers' rush to comply with President Donald Trump's dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, an NSA representative told NPR. The National Cryptologic Museum in Fort Meade, Maryland, acknowledged the coverings in a statement Saturday after a photo of the papered displays began circulating on social media. The museum called what happened 'a mistake' and said that the issue had been rectified. 'We are dedicated to presenting the public with historically accurate exhibits and we have corrected a mistake that covered an exhibit. We look forward to visitors exploring the museum and its rich history,' the museum said. NSA Executive Director Sheila Thomas told NPR that the museum workers erroneously covered the displays amid a rush to comply with Trump's recent order to terminate DEI policies in the federal government. NSA leadership didn't provide enough guidance to the museum's staff on how to comply with Trump's order, creating confusion, she said. 'They were on rapid fire to move very quickly and be responsive,' said Thomas. 'We are being as responsive as we possibly can. Some of these [executive orders] have short deadlines.' A spokesperson for the museum and the NSA did not immediately respond to HuffPost's requests for comment Wednesday. The displays covered appear to be part of the museum's Hall of Honor, which 'pays tribute to Americans and others who have given especially distinguished service to the United States in cryptology and its related fields,' according to the museum's website. National security attorney Mark S. Zaid, whose work specializes in representing federal employees, employees, intelligence and military officers, said in a post on social media that one of the areas covered showcased men and people of color. The other showed women, including a tribute to cryptologist Elizabeth Friedman. Friedman, who was inducted into the Hall of Honor in 1999, has been dubbed 'America's first female cryptanalyst' and has a NSA building named after her and her cryptologist husband. 'Fine by me to debate #DEI,' Zaid posted on X Saturday along with a photo of the covered displays. 'It is not fine by me to disgrace & insult those who serve our nation, simply because they might be minorities or different gender.' Former CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden and former CIA Chief of Staff Larry Pfeiffer also blamed Trump's anti-diversity executive order for the move, which Pfeiffer called 'disgraceful.' 'Hey — the whole diversity thing we can debate and discuss until the cows come home. But cover up those who we hold up as among our greatest in the profession. That's disgraceful.' Pfeiffer said in a social media post. Hayden, in his his own post slamming the move, noted that the men of color covered included Washington Wong and Ralph Adams Jr. Wong was inducted into the NSA/CSS Cryptologic Hall of Honor in 2013 and has a facility in Hawaii named after him. He was recognized by the NSA for his generous mentorship and was branded 'a national treasure' by other Chinese linguists. Ralph W. Adams Jr. was the NSA's first African American Executive Director and was inducted into the NSA Cryptologic Hall of Honor in 2015. He was known as a superb Vietnamese language analyst and a great mentor of linguists who advocated for diversity in the workplace and fostered awareness of diversity issues, the NSA said. We Work In DEI. Trump's Wild Anti-Diversity Claims Are Spreading Popular Lies. Raft Of Government Websites Go Dark Or Remove Key Health And Equity Information In Trump Purge Meta Kills Diversity Initiatives, Loosens Hate Speech Rules, Deletes 'Trans' Theme From App McDonald's Is The Latest Company To Roll Back Diversity Goals Trump Orders All Federal DEI Staff Put On Leave, With Plans To Fire Them
