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3 days ago
- Sport
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Deion Sanders Gets Big Surprise From 'Son' at Texas Estate
Deion Sanders Gets Big Surprise From 'Son' at Texas Estate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Deion Sanders welcomed another visitor to his Texas estate as he continues to deal with an unknown health issue. The Colorado Buffaloes coach had his "son," Adam 'Pacman' Jones, drop in on Wednesday to check on him. Coach Prime took to social media with gratitude for the visit. Advertisement "God is so Good, another 1 of my sons came to see me and make certain I'm straight," Sanders wrote on Instagram. "He also wanted to fish so I was his guide today. Thank u my brother u gave me energy. @realpacman24" Sanders, 57, had dealt with numerous health concerns over the past five years. His separate bouts with blood clots have been well-documented, leading to the amputation of two toes on his left foot at Jackson State in 2021. He underwent several surgeries after developing a femoral arterial blood clot. Sanders also had compartment syndrome, where his leg swelled up, and doctors had to flay open his leg to drain fluid. It's unknown if Sanders' current health complications are related to previous ones or not. He has been away from Boulder for the past two months and there's no timetable on his return. This has forced him to miss contractually obligated events for Colorado. Travis Hunter and Michael Irvin have also made separate trips to see Sanders, adding to the intrigue of his situation. Advertisement Related: Three-Star Defensive Lineman Sends Clear Message to Deion Sanders' Staff After Visit Sanders first hinted at suffering a health setback in May while on a podcast appearance with former NFL All-Pro Asante Samuel. "I've done no media. I've done nothing for a minute, Sanders admitted. "So coming on with you is something. I ain't been in front of nobody for a minute. I lost about 14 pounds. I'm coming back, but I needed this." He later confirmed that he was sidelined and would tell the world his status upon his return to Boulder. Related: Deion Sanders Looks Unrecognizable, Sparks Fan Concern Over Health Despite the concerns, Sanders recently signed a five-year, $54 million extension with Colorado. He became the highest-paid coach in the Big 12 conference. The Buffaloes open the 2025 season against Georgia Tech on Friday, August 29 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Michael Irvin Admits To Changing Opinion of Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer
Michael Irvin Admits To Changing Opinion of Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer originally appeared on Athlon Sports. FRISCO - It's no secret that Dallas Cowboys' legend Michael Irvin wasn't a big fan of former head coach Mike McCarthy. And he wasn't exactly thrilled at the promotion of Brian Schottenheimer, either. Advertisement But as the offseason has gone along, his tune has drastically changed about Schottenheimer. The Hall-of-Fame receiver has been giddy recently, gloating about his franchise's new-found "unity" and predicting the Cowboys will "surprise everybody" this season. The reason for Irvin's optimism? Well, primarily, he's a happy dude. But also: Scchottenheimer. 'I love what coach Schottenheimer is trying to do," Irvin said on his YouTube channel. "I came down hard about this on this decision (to hire him), but I must admit there are some things that are winning me over. Like I told you about him, understanding how important it is to have the right culture and to set the right tone.' Advertisement For an example, Irvin went a minicamp practice earlier this month wearing a lanyard around his neck that reap, "VIP: Legends Community." It was former Irvin teammate and co-Ring of Honor member Emmitt Smith last season who bemoaned the Cowboys' lack of pride on and off the field. 'Coach Schottenheimer put all the legends that were there on the big board, and then called out their names," Irvin said. "He said to the players, 'This is what we're a part of. This is what they built. This very building that we're in, they built'. "He said, 'I want you guys to spend as much time as you can with them, to get whatever you can from them, so we can hold up and honor and do what they've done.' And I was like … okay, that's a good start, because he's connecting.' Advertisement It may not translate into a single victory on the field, but at least Schottenheimer is winning over fans and former critics. Related: Cowboys Insider Predicts 'Shocking' Improvement From New Attack Related: Cowboys' Dak Prescott and Eagles' Jalen Hurts Predicted To Slide Behind Commanders QB Jayden Daniels in NFC East Race This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
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Michael Irvin Pulling For Deion Sanders After Home Visit
Michael Irvin Pulling For Deion Sanders After Home Visit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Deion Sanders has said he'll be returning to Boulder ahead of the Colorado Buffaloes 2025 season. However, there is no timeline on when as he continues to deal with an unknown health issue at his estate in Texas. Advertisement Sanders got a visit from his Pro Football Hall of Fame teammate Michael Irvin last week. The Dallas Cowboys legend spoke briefly on Coach Prime's health during an episode of his podcast after seeing him. "Whenever I'm with him, we laugh like I don't know what," Irvin said. "This is my boy. I battled with this dude. I know how strong this dude is. I know how he is. He's physically strong, mentally strong, emotionally strong. He's strong. And we've had battles, and I respect him as a giant." Sanders has dealt with notable health issues over the past five years. He hasn't been at full strength, but Irvin left feeling confident Sanders will be back on track soon. "I've never seen Deion not want to battle," Irvin said. "I guarantee you he's going to be ok. That's the most important part." Irvin didn't explain what's going on with Sanders and will allow him to tell the world when's ready. Not much is known about what Coach Prime might be dealing with and it's unclear whether this latest round is related to the series of previous health issues, including blood clots in his lower extremities. Advertisement Sanders admitted to former NFL defensive back Asante Samuel that his latest illness caused him to lose 14 pounds. 'What I'm dealing with right now is a whole other level," Sanders said. Related: Deion Sanders Reveals He's Been Battling Health Issues During Offseason Despite the concerns, Sanders signed a five-year, $54 million extension with Colorado back in March. He became the highest-paid coach in the Big 12 conference. The Buffaloes open the 2025 season against Georgia Tech on Friday, August 29 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stagehand union will have 3-day informational picket in Clinton
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, Its Territories and Canada (IATSE) is taking action against the organizers of Tailgate N' Tallboys, alleging USA Concerts and Events breached a labor agreement and refused to hire local stagehands in Clinton and Bloomington, Ill., according to a news release from the union. The IATSE will hold an informational picket in regard to the Tailgate N' Tallboys festival in Clinton. The picket will be from 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 2nd Street (Route 67) and 6th Avenue North in Clinton. The release says USA Concerts and Events signed a collective bargaining agreement with Davenport-based IATSE Local 85 in 2023. From rigging and forklift operation to spotlighting and camera work, union members have ensured safe, efficient, and professional execution of the event's technical needs. Similarly, Local 193 of central Illinois has covered the festival's operations for nearly a decade. 'Our local has safely and flawlessly serviced the Tailgate N' Tallboys Festival in Clinton since its inception,' said IATSE Local 85 Business Agent Joe Goodall. 'This event is a vital source of income for many area workers and their families. It's deeply disappointing that the organizers are forcing us to pursue legal action simply to ensure fair treatment for the local workers that have helped make this festival possible.' 'After almost ten years of IATSE Local 193 members serving as the dedicated workforce for Tailgate N' Tallboys, organizers want to abandon the workers and community that made it into the large and successful event it is today in favor of an out-of-state labor company. It's extremely disheartening,' said IATSE Local 193 Business Agent Michael Irvin. USA Concerts' decision to bypass union crews in favor of an out-of-state, non-union labor provider not only undermines standards for live event workers in the Midwest but also attempts to violate an established Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The contract contains a clear Evergreen clause, which automatically renews the deal unless terminated by written notice, but no such notice was given. The situation is further aggravated by the festival's actions in Bloomington, where Tailgate N' Tallboys also refused to hire area IATSE workers from Local 193. This pattern of bypassing local union labor undermines prevailing wage standards and deprives professionals of vital work in their own communities. The locals involved, with support from International union, are pursuing legal remedies and have issued a formal notice to USA Concerts, reinforcing their contractual obligations. IATSE continues to call on the organizers of Tailgate N' Tallboys to honor their signed agreement and support the local communities they operate in by hiring qualified, area union labor.' For more about the union, visit here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'You still have time to delete it': Buffalo Bills fans react to Bills celebrating Pride Month
(Image via Getty) This Pride month, and always, we're proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ - read Buffalo Bills X post on June 1. Fans came up with innumerable reactions to this post. Some with support, some with concern, and others wanted the Buffalo Bills just to do football things. And some were worried about the comments section for the X post. One fan wrote, 'No doubt the comments here will be positive, peaceful, and respectful! I'm proud of you guys', another said, 'Lord help this comment section 🙏', and a third fan clearly commented, 'You still have time to delete it.' Buffalo Bills share resources for celebrating Pride Month but some fans don't appreciate it If one clicks on the resources mentioned in the official Buffalo Bills X post, it takes them to the official Buffalo Bills website. Under the 'Community' section, it shows CELEBRATING PRIDE. Under that main heading, the user can see four sub-headings: The Gender Unicorn from Trans Student Educational Resources, Gender Pronouns(TSER), The Coming Out Handbook (The Trevor Project), and the 2024 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People (The Trevor Project). When the user clicks on any of those tabs, further information comes up. When the Bills shared this link with the X world, the X world reacted to it in the following ways - some comments were about Pride, some about comments, some about doing football things, and some were just reactions. Some sayings on the Buffalo Bills X post spoke about Pride Pride is a sin. Just sayin. A month to celebrate your sexual preference and one day to celebrate veterans who fought and died for our country. 🤦🏻♂️ Thank you for this ❤️ It matters ❤️💪 Love this! Way to go Bills! I'm so impressed with all the support today. Love not hate, always! 🌈 Some remarks displayed worry about comments on the Buffalo Bills X post I'm sure the comments will be rational this year. *Here for the man baby comments of people who can't deal with anyone not exactly like them* 🍿🍿🍿 Thank you for still posting this regardless of what the comment section looks like❤️🌈 You didn't turn off the comment section. Some comments directed the Buffalo Bills to do football things Stop the g*y mafia promotions Stick to football. What a retarded f**king month. Stop virtue signaling and stick to football you clowns. Can we please stop doing g*y and retarded sh*t? You're a football organization, how about we just do football things. I've been a fan since the 60s. Forget the politics. Just win a Super Bowl, OK? Stick to football. Let football be football. We don't care, stick to football. Proud of never going to the Super Bowl in 30 years? Some utterances were just reactions to the Buffalo Bills X post Disgusting. Pathetic. Unfollow. Super disappointing display of pandering, @BuffaloBills. Stop this nonsense. No one cares if you're a weirdo. Also Read: 'We going to shock y'all a**es this year': Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin is over-the-top excited for the newly assembled Cowboys squad | NFL News - Times of India
