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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Steeler Has Bold Take Regarding Aaron Rodgers
Former Steeler Has Bold Take Regarding Aaron Rodgers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a brand new quarterback in all-time great Aaron Rodgers. But some do not know exactly what to expect from the 41-year-old field general. Advertisement One former Steeler thinks the team could resort to drastic measures if things are not going according to plan. On a recent episode of Nightcap, franchise legend James Harrison said that the team should think about cutting Rodgers and giving some opportunities to their other guys if things are not going well around midseason. "I think they can make it work if they're winning," Harrison said, "If they start losing and it's looking like they're not gonna make above .500, I think it gets real ugly, real fast. To the point where they may just be like, 'you know what, let's let this dude go midseason. For Aaron, let's just get him outta here and put one of these other quarterbacks in.'" Rodgers had one of the more disappointing years of his career this past season with the New York Jets. As a result, some have questioned if he still has it, but his stats were not as bad as one would expect. Advertisement He still racked up 3,897 passing yards and 28 touchdowns on 63 percent completion. He did have 11 interceptions, but that was still not too bad compared to the rest of the league. Rodgers has stated that the 2025 season may very well be his last season in the league, so he will be looking to prove the doubters wrong and leave his mark with the legendary AFC North franchise. Related: New-Look Steelers Improve Slightly in Latest Record Predictions Related: ESPN Pushes Steelers to Replace Aaron Rodgers in AFC QB Trade This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers wide receiver goes viral for James Harrison-inspired 'Danney Ball' workout
A Steelers wide receiver is channeling his inner James Harrison — taking on the intense 'Danney Ball' workout the legendary defender made famous. Steelers WR Ben Skowronek went viral for his recent Danney Ball training he posted on TikTok, claiming the exercise was "too much fun". Danney Ball isn't just trend — it's a brutal training method popularized by Harrison. The workout — named after Harrison's trainer Ian Danney — involves launching a heavy medicine ball over a volleyball net, with a focus on improving explosiveness, power, and conditioning. Skowronek was drafted by the Rams with the 249th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft and was traded to the Texans in 2024. He was ultimately released by Houston as part of the final 53-man roster cuts and picked up by the Steelers shortly after. He's a valuable addition to Pittsburgh's special teams, blocking, and wide receiver depth. For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Potential double boost for Wire as they bid to return to winning ways
Matt Dufty could return for Warrington Wolves against Hull FC on Saturday (Image: Olly Hassell/ WARRINGTON Wolves could be boosted by the return of two players as they bid to find their winning groove against Hull FC on Saturday, kick-off 5.30pm at The Halliwell Jones Stadium. The Wire, with just one victory from their last six outings and their play-offs hopes on the line over the next few weeks, look likely to welcome back Matt Dufty as well as James Harrison. Advertisement Saturday will mark 21 days since creative full-back Dufty fractured his cheekbone in the late stages of the heartbreaking Challenge Cup Final loss against Hull KR at Wembley and there were positive signs in training today that he could be available for selection by the end of the week. In May, Marc Sneyd was back in action 17 days after a similar injury as he helped steer Sam Burgess' boys to their Challenge Cup semi-final victory against Leigh Leopards. 'We'll give Duff right up until game time,' said Burgess, whose side currently sit five points outside of the top six. 'Duff will be in the 21-man squad but whether he plays or not, I don't know Advertisement 'He got through a little bit of training today so we'll see how he goes on Friday (last training session before the match). 'He'd been doing some running and stuff to get a feel for it but he did some ball work today. 'It's similar to the Sneydy situation. It will be Duff's decision in the end, if he's confident enough. 'Duff's followed the same protocol as Sneydy and they're very similar time frames. 'So we'll see, but he's in a good mood and that's always a good start with Duff. 'He's obviously a big part of the team and we certainly miss him when he's out of the side. 'He's a quality player, he's intelligent on both sides of the ball for us. Advertisement 'He's certainly a valuable player but it will come down to him and his confidence levels. 'He practised well enough today so we'll see if that pushes him forward on Friday. 'If he comes back it would be great for us and we'd welcome that, but if he doesn't I think Josh Thewlis has been doing a great job (at full-back) and handled everything thrown at him.' More: Ex-Wolves prop given massive ban for offence following Challenge Cup semi More: Win or bust for Warrington Wolves? Pre-Hull FC talking points Prop forward Harrison is back in the mix after being stood down for 11 days to meet the sport's concussion protocols. Advertisement 'He's such value for us. He's been coming off the bench, and for us it's been a really important role,' said Burgess. 'He's been steadying things for us. We've had to manage quite a bit of stuff, so he's been playing bigger minutes as well but he just handles it so he would be good for us for sure.' Burgess feels new loan signing Sam Stone will be better this weekend for having made his debut in the 24-16 home loss to Huddersfield Giants last Saturday. He looks set for a prolonged run in the second row with Adam Holroyd now sidelined for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury suffered in training. Advertisement 'Sam's not played a lot of game time over the last six months,' said Burgess. 'I thought the game on the weekend was demanding for him, with the heat and a lot of defence. 'He's only going to improve. He'll gradually pick up his involvements and his connection with the players around him. 'Going forward, I want him to do his job, enjoy his rugby, grow into his position in the side. 'We're not going to have Holroyd for six to eight weeks so he'll have a bit of time to get some combinations there and get his job done. 'It's timely to have him with us, but unfortunate for Adam in that respect.'
The Age
3 days ago
- Health
- The Age
As it happened: Brisbane on Wednesday, June 25
Go to latest Pinned post from 1.13pm The Queensland man who saved 2.4 million babies James Harrison saved up to 2.4 million babies during his life. But how? Harrison had a precious antibody in his blood that was used to make the medication anti-D. Anti-D is given to mothers whose Rh-negative blood type can mean their body will see their baby's Rh-positive blood as a foreign object and mount an attack that may kill their unborn child. His blood's rare combination of Rh-negative blood and Rh-positive antibodies were a game changer, and likely a result of being a blood recipient himself, having received over a dozen units of blood as a teenager. Loading For over 60 years, Harrison donated blood a remarkable 1173 times. In May 2018, Harrison made his final donation at the age of 81. 'I hope it's a record that somebody breaks because it will mean they are dedicated to the cause,' he said. Harrison died in February this year at the age of 88. 'It's with enormous gratitude that we acknowledge the generous life of James,' Queensland Health said in a Facebook post this week. 'We thank him for the incredible contribution he made and the millions of lives he has saved.' 2.26pm Today's headlines Thanks for joining us for our live coverage of today's news from Brisbane and beyond. In case you missed them, here are the day's main stories. Brisbane drivers are being urged to quickly fill up their tank as unleaded petrol prices rise by almost 60 cents a litre at some service stations. Brisbane has been named Queensland's top destination, attracting four in every 10 visitors to the state, and breaking international records. The ABC has been blasted for wasting an alleged $1 million in taxpayer money fighting presenter Antoinette Lattouf's lawsuit after a court found the broadcaster unlawfully sacked her. President Donald Trump has unleashed a tirade on Israel for violating his ceasefire, saying both it and Iran 'don't know what the f--- they're doing', in an unprecedented display of rage. A judge has ordered that Bruce Lehrmann's bid to have his Queensland rape case thrown out be heard in court in a matter of weeks, amid claims his previous lawyer's phone calls were obtained illegally. And in sport, Australian sprinter Gout Gout had to wait for the school holidays to make his professional racing debut in the Czech Republic, but when he did, the 17-year-old flew to a new national record. Teachers vow only nation-leading salaries will prevent industrial action By Felicity Caldwell Queensland Teachers' Union president Cresta Richardson says teachers are disappointed with the Crisafulli government's 'disrespectful salary offer'. Teachers rallied outside Queensland parliament last night after the LNP handed down its first budget, but Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said on Wednesday he was confident he could reach a pay agreement through ongoing EBA negotiations. Richardson said on Wednesday members were determined to fight for a deal recognising the 'serious issues and professional challenges teachers and school leaders face daily – issues the Crisafulli government has chosen to ignore'. 'Only nation-leading salaries and conditions will now prevent industrial action,' she said. Asked by a journalist whether Queensland teachers would become the highest-paid in the country under the new pay deal, Premier David Crisafulli said they would be respected and valued. 'We want to see teachers well-paid and have good conditions, but wage negotiations are about more than just money,' he said. 1.13pm The Queensland man who saved 2.4 million babies James Harrison saved up to 2.4 million babies during his life. But how? Harrison had a precious antibody in his blood that was used to make the medication anti-D. Anti-D is given to mothers whose Rh-negative blood type can mean their body will see their baby's Rh-positive blood as a foreign object and mount an attack that may kill their unborn child. His blood's rare combination of Rh-negative blood and Rh-positive antibodies were a game changer, and likely a result of being a blood recipient himself, having received over a dozen units of blood as a teenager. Loading For over 60 years, Harrison donated blood a remarkable 1173 times. In May 2018, Harrison made his final donation at the age of 81. 'I hope it's a record that somebody breaks because it will mean they are dedicated to the cause,' he said. Harrison died in February this year at the age of 88. 'It's with enormous gratitude that we acknowledge the generous life of James,' Queensland Health said in a Facebook post this week. 'We thank him for the incredible contribution he made and the millions of lives he has saved.' 11.58am Today's cartoons Here are today's cartoons from our cartoonist Matt Golding ... 11.55am Today's Odd Spot Here is today's Odd Spot – a tale that sounds too odd to be true, but really happened: A man who climbed into the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while trying to rescue his dog, who somehow got trapped in the toilet when the doors automatically locked for the night had to be rescued himself after getting stuck. Firefighters were called in by staff at Rockwell Park, who reported someone was in the chimney of the pavilion, and in freeing the man they caused up to $US10,000 ($15,400) of damage to the building, police said. The man was arrested and charged with burglary, trespassing and criminal mischief. The dog was fine. 11.50am Mixed reviews over 'nation-leading' home buyer scheme By A 'nation-leading' home ownership scheme has been defended by a state government amid concerns it will lead to more mortgage stress. Treasurer David Janetzki highlighted the 'boost to buy' plan when he handed down the first Queensland budget under a Liberal National government since 2014. It promises 30 per cent equity in new builds and 25 per cent in existing homes of up to $1 million for 1000 Queenslanders. Brisbane's median house price officially surpassed the $1 million mark in January. 'We make no apologies for being so aspirational for aspirational Queenslanders,' Janetzki said. 'My view is, a thousand people, that's what we need to drive this program. I don't accept that it won't get more people into homes.' Loading The Real Estate Institute of Queensland welcomed the scheme, calling it a 'smart, timely step to match market conditions'. The Queensland Council of Social Services said measures that improved home ownership were positive but believed the scheme could be targeted better. 'What we would like to see is that it would be targeted to people who are the least likely to be able to do it without government support,' QCOSS chief executive Aimee McVeigh said. 'It could be a really significant change for those families and generate intergenerational wealth, which is really important when you think about how we lift people out of poverty or provide people with financial security into the future.' Labor's Shannon Fentiman expressed support for the shared-equity scheme but believed it would only assist a small number of Queenslanders. 10.56am Qatar Airways flights from Brisbane expected to resume today By Courtney Kruk Qatar Airways flights departing Brisbane are expected to fly as normal today, despite last-minute cancellations this week due to the conflict in the Middle East. On Tuesday, Brisbane travellers arrived at the airport to learn their flights to European destinations, including Greece, via Doha had been cancelled. Passengers booked on Virgin Australia's scheduled services from Brisbane to Doha were unable to travel unless their journey terminated at Doha, due to the global aviation chaos caused by the Israel and Iran conflict. This affected travellers transiting through Qatar en route to Europe. A spokesperson for Virgin Australia said all scheduled services operated by Qatar Airways were expected to operate today. 'We encourage guests scheduled to travel on Virgin Australia services between Australia and Doha in the coming days to monitor their flight information closely,' the spokesperson said. Virgin will be offering free cancellations, or flight changes, to travellers booked on the airline's Doha services with onward connections from now until June 30 who no longer wish to travel. 10.47am More Bank of Queensland branches closing By William Davis The Bank of Queensland is reducing its branches across the state, including one in Brisbane, after numerous closures earlier this year. Aspley, in Brisbane's north, is one of nine suburbs across the country set to lose its bricks-and-mortar bank branch. Branches at Aitkenvale in Townsville, Edge Hill in Cairns and Surfers Paradise are also closing. The Brisbane-headquartered bank said the move was designed to simplify operations. 'As our branch network evolves in line with our business priorities and growth corridors, we remain committed to our customers,' the bank said in a statement. 'As customer preferences continue to evolve, we remain committed to expanding our mobile lender and business banker teams – offering customers greater choice in how they bank with us.' The bank said 'most team members' would be offered new roles. The latest closures come after 14 branches were shut in January, including those in Logan Central, Caloundra, Carindale, Elanora, Sherwood, Springwood, and Toowong. 10.16am Public sector negotiations are about 'more than pay': Premier By Felicity Caldwell Premier David Crisafulli says EBA negotiations, which are ongoing with Queensland's teachers, police officers and nurses, are about more than money. 'If you speak to a police officer, wages are really important to him or her,' he said 'So too is being able to make sure that when you pull a Taser, that it might work and that it can keep you safe. 'Wages are one component of it, an important part, so are conditions, so are resources.' 10.03am Minister confident he can do a deal with teachers By Felicity Caldwell Teachers descended on Queensland Parliament yesterday demanding a better pay deal after the state government handed down its budget But Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek says he's confident he can reach an agreement with them. 'This is part of the negotiations that go on through an enterprise bargain process,' he said, speaking at Mitchelton Special School on Wednesday morning. 'Last time, EB7 was one that I did back in 2012 (under the former Newman government), we did it without any real dramas. 'I'm confident that while they've rejected our first offer, that we've had 14 rounds of negotiations, there's more to come, and we'll make sure that we do a deal with the teachers.'
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
As it happened: Brisbane on Wednesday, June 25
Go to latest Pinned post from 1.13pm The Queensland man who saved 2.4 million babies James Harrison saved up to 2.4 million babies during his life. But how? Harrison had a precious antibody in his blood that was used to make the medication anti-D. Anti-D is given to mothers whose Rh-negative blood type can mean their body will see their baby's Rh-positive blood as a foreign object and mount an attack that may kill their unborn child. His blood's rare combination of Rh-negative blood and Rh-positive antibodies were a game changer, and likely a result of being a blood recipient himself, having received over a dozen units of blood as a teenager. Loading For over 60 years, Harrison donated blood a remarkable 1173 times. In May 2018, Harrison made his final donation at the age of 81. 'I hope it's a record that somebody breaks because it will mean they are dedicated to the cause,' he said. Harrison died in February this year at the age of 88. 'It's with enormous gratitude that we acknowledge the generous life of James,' Queensland Health said in a Facebook post this week. 'We thank him for the incredible contribution he made and the millions of lives he has saved.' 2.26pm Today's headlines Thanks for joining us for our live coverage of today's news from Brisbane and beyond. In case you missed them, here are the day's main stories. Brisbane drivers are being urged to quickly fill up their tank as unleaded petrol prices rise by almost 60 cents a litre at some service stations. Brisbane has been named Queensland's top destination, attracting four in every 10 visitors to the state, and breaking international records. The ABC has been blasted for wasting an alleged $1 million in taxpayer money fighting presenter Antoinette Lattouf's lawsuit after a court found the broadcaster unlawfully sacked her. President Donald Trump has unleashed a tirade on Israel for violating his ceasefire, saying both it and Iran 'don't know what the f--- they're doing', in an unprecedented display of rage. A judge has ordered that Bruce Lehrmann's bid to have his Queensland rape case thrown out be heard in court in a matter of weeks, amid claims his previous lawyer's phone calls were obtained illegally. And in sport, Australian sprinter Gout Gout had to wait for the school holidays to make his professional racing debut in the Czech Republic, but when he did, the 17-year-old flew to a new national record. Teachers vow only nation-leading salaries will prevent industrial action By Felicity Caldwell Queensland Teachers' Union president Cresta Richardson says teachers are disappointed with the Crisafulli government's 'disrespectful salary offer'. Teachers rallied outside Queensland parliament last night after the LNP handed down its first budget, but Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek said on Wednesday he was confident he could reach a pay agreement through ongoing EBA negotiations. Richardson said on Wednesday members were determined to fight for a deal recognising the 'serious issues and professional challenges teachers and school leaders face daily – issues the Crisafulli government has chosen to ignore'. 'Only nation-leading salaries and conditions will now prevent industrial action,' she said. Asked by a journalist whether Queensland teachers would become the highest-paid in the country under the new pay deal, Premier David Crisafulli said they would be respected and valued. 'We want to see teachers well-paid and have good conditions, but wage negotiations are about more than just money,' he said. 1.13pm The Queensland man who saved 2.4 million babies James Harrison saved up to 2.4 million babies during his life. But how? Harrison had a precious antibody in his blood that was used to make the medication anti-D. Anti-D is given to mothers whose Rh-negative blood type can mean their body will see their baby's Rh-positive blood as a foreign object and mount an attack that may kill their unborn child. His blood's rare combination of Rh-negative blood and Rh-positive antibodies were a game changer, and likely a result of being a blood recipient himself, having received over a dozen units of blood as a teenager. Loading For over 60 years, Harrison donated blood a remarkable 1173 times. In May 2018, Harrison made his final donation at the age of 81. 'I hope it's a record that somebody breaks because it will mean they are dedicated to the cause,' he said. Harrison died in February this year at the age of 88. 'It's with enormous gratitude that we acknowledge the generous life of James,' Queensland Health said in a Facebook post this week. 'We thank him for the incredible contribution he made and the millions of lives he has saved.' 11.58am Today's cartoons Here are today's cartoons from our cartoonist Matt Golding ... 11.55am Today's Odd Spot Here is today's Odd Spot – a tale that sounds too odd to be true, but really happened: A man who climbed into the chimney of a Connecticut parks building while trying to rescue his dog, who somehow got trapped in the toilet when the doors automatically locked for the night had to be rescued himself after getting stuck. Firefighters were called in by staff at Rockwell Park, who reported someone was in the chimney of the pavilion, and in freeing the man they caused up to $US10,000 ($15,400) of damage to the building, police said. The man was arrested and charged with burglary, trespassing and criminal mischief. The dog was fine. 11.50am Mixed reviews over 'nation-leading' home buyer scheme By A 'nation-leading' home ownership scheme has been defended by a state government amid concerns it will lead to more mortgage stress. Treasurer David Janetzki highlighted the 'boost to buy' plan when he handed down the first Queensland budget under a Liberal National government since 2014. It promises 30 per cent equity in new builds and 25 per cent in existing homes of up to $1 million for 1000 Queenslanders. Brisbane's median house price officially surpassed the $1 million mark in January. 'We make no apologies for being so aspirational for aspirational Queenslanders,' Janetzki said. 'My view is, a thousand people, that's what we need to drive this program. I don't accept that it won't get more people into homes.' Loading The Real Estate Institute of Queensland welcomed the scheme, calling it a 'smart, timely step to match market conditions'. The Queensland Council of Social Services said measures that improved home ownership were positive but believed the scheme could be targeted better. 'What we would like to see is that it would be targeted to people who are the least likely to be able to do it without government support,' QCOSS chief executive Aimee McVeigh said. 'It could be a really significant change for those families and generate intergenerational wealth, which is really important when you think about how we lift people out of poverty or provide people with financial security into the future.' Labor's Shannon Fentiman expressed support for the shared-equity scheme but believed it would only assist a small number of Queenslanders. 10.56am Qatar Airways flights from Brisbane expected to resume today By Courtney Kruk Qatar Airways flights departing Brisbane are expected to fly as normal today, despite last-minute cancellations this week due to the conflict in the Middle East. On Tuesday, Brisbane travellers arrived at the airport to learn their flights to European destinations, including Greece, via Doha had been cancelled. Passengers booked on Virgin Australia's scheduled services from Brisbane to Doha were unable to travel unless their journey terminated at Doha, due to the global aviation chaos caused by the Israel and Iran conflict. This affected travellers transiting through Qatar en route to Europe. A spokesperson for Virgin Australia said all scheduled services operated by Qatar Airways were expected to operate today. 'We encourage guests scheduled to travel on Virgin Australia services between Australia and Doha in the coming days to monitor their flight information closely,' the spokesperson said. Virgin will be offering free cancellations, or flight changes, to travellers booked on the airline's Doha services with onward connections from now until June 30 who no longer wish to travel. 10.47am More Bank of Queensland branches closing By William Davis The Bank of Queensland is reducing its branches across the state, including one in Brisbane, after numerous closures earlier this year. Aspley, in Brisbane's north, is one of nine suburbs across the country set to lose its bricks-and-mortar bank branch. Branches at Aitkenvale in Townsville, Edge Hill in Cairns and Surfers Paradise are also closing. The Brisbane-headquartered bank said the move was designed to simplify operations. 'As our branch network evolves in line with our business priorities and growth corridors, we remain committed to our customers,' the bank said in a statement. 'As customer preferences continue to evolve, we remain committed to expanding our mobile lender and business banker teams – offering customers greater choice in how they bank with us.' The bank said 'most team members' would be offered new roles. The latest closures come after 14 branches were shut in January, including those in Logan Central, Caloundra, Carindale, Elanora, Sherwood, Springwood, and Toowong. 10.16am Public sector negotiations are about 'more than pay': Premier By Felicity Caldwell Premier David Crisafulli says EBA negotiations, which are ongoing with Queensland's teachers, police officers and nurses, are about more than money. 'If you speak to a police officer, wages are really important to him or her,' he said 'So too is being able to make sure that when you pull a Taser, that it might work and that it can keep you safe. 'Wages are one component of it, an important part, so are conditions, so are resources.' 10.03am Minister confident he can do a deal with teachers By Felicity Caldwell Teachers descended on Queensland Parliament yesterday demanding a better pay deal after the state government handed down its budget But Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek says he's confident he can reach an agreement with them. 'This is part of the negotiations that go on through an enterprise bargain process,' he said, speaking at Mitchelton Special School on Wednesday morning. 'Last time, EB7 was one that I did back in 2012 (under the former Newman government), we did it without any real dramas. 'I'm confident that while they've rejected our first offer, that we've had 14 rounds of negotiations, there's more to come, and we'll make sure that we do a deal with the teachers.'
