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New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
ESPN airs fake Dak Prescott-George Pickens Cowboys video in massive blunder
If only the Worldwide Leader spent as much time combing through Cowboys fan tweets as it did discussing America's Team. ESPN committed a major blunder Tuesday during a 'First Take' segment centered on the Cowboys, with the show airing what they believed to be social media footage of quarterback Dak Prescott throwing a pass to newly acquired receiver George Pickens at training camp. The problem is, the video — which was shared by the @FergSZN X account Monday — was a clip of Dallas' training camp in 2023, when Prescott connected with then-Cowboys wideout Brandin Cooks. 4 ESPN aired a two-year-old video on Tuesday of Brandin Cooks catching a touchdown at training camp while thinking it was now-Cowboy George Pickens. ESPN The panel, which featured prominent NFL insider Adam Schefter, went about business as usual, while social media users called out the glaring error. 'All ESPN had to do was read the comments,' a user commented. 4 The show had no clue of its mistake and continued on with the segment. ESPN In the video posted by @FergSZN, Cooks was seen wearing a No. 3 jersey, the same number Pickens will don in his first season with the team. Though that's an honest mistake, within X's features, it can be determined that the video was a repost. The original footage was shared in July 2023 by Cowboys insider Kyle Youmans, who provided context on Prescott's pass to Cooks. 4 Brandin Cooks wore No. 3 in his Cowboys tenure, which will now be worn by George Pickens. AP 'It's actually mind blowing how many people fell for this,' @FergSZN wrote shortly after their initial post. ESPN, widely regarded as conductors of the Cowboys' hype train, soon recognized the error of its ways and issued an apology. 'Earlier, we showed video that we identified as George Pickens at Cowboys training camp — it was not George. So, we apologize on that mistake,' host Molly Qerim said later Tuesday. 4 George Pickens is entering his first season with the Cowboys. AP The X user at the center of the video drama, who shared the Prescott-Cooks clip one day before training camp, could hardly believe the network's apology. 'THEY JUST APOLOGIZED FOR SHOWING MY TWEET LMAO,' @FergSZN wrote. The Cowboys, coming off a disappointing 7-10 campaign, are entering a new era under first-year coach Brian Schottenheimer. Dallas opens the season on the road against Philadelphia on Sept 4.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
ESPN drops the ball on fake highlight of former Steelers WR George Pickens at Cowboys training camp
It didn't take long for former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens to start stealing headlines with the Dallas Cowboys. But this is for a sort of strange reason. On ESPN's Take, they showed a highlight of a Cowboys wide receiver making a great catch for a touchdown at training camp. Host Molly Qerim talked up Pickens, making this excellent touchdown catch on the first play of Cowboys training camp. The rub? Dallas doesn't start their training camp until Wednesday. This wasn't even a highlight that included Pickens. So Qerim and First Take made the decision to show an old highlight that didn't include Pickens as if it were the former Steelers receiver and wasn't even during the current camp. Qerim and ESPN later issued an apology for the misstep. The Steelers traded Pickens to the Cowboys this offseason after Pittsburgh acquired veteran DK Metcalf via trade from the Seattle Seahawks.
Business News Wales
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business News Wales
Safety Campaign Returns for 2025 Royal Welsh Show
A series of safety measures including a campaign encouraging youngsters to Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe will return ahead of this month's Royal Welsh Show. The campaign will see a series of posters, banners and other media displayed at licenced premises and throughout Builth Wells during show week, encouraging people to behave responsibly in a creative and humorous way. The campaign is being implemented by the Builth Wells Events Safety Group. The measures introduced by the safety group, which was formed in 2017 and led by Powys County Council, aim to reduce public risk and improve the safety of those in and around Builth Wells during the period of Royal Welsh Show. Other safety measures that will also be in place includes: Safe walking route known as the Green Route Medical and wellbeing centre, known as the Help Point, operated by St John Ambulance Cymru from the Strand Hall 'Pop up' Help Point providing guidance and welfare support, operated by Powys County Council's Youth Service from the Groe Welfare support to be provided by Street Pastors and Youth Workers at night Free mobile phone charging at the Help Point Free water, kindly donated by Radnor Hills Drug amnesty boxes will be placed on approaches to venues in and around Builth Wells Cllr Richard Church, Powys County Council's Cabinet Member for a Safer Powys, said: 'The Royal Welsh Show is a highlight in many people's calendars, and draws in tens of thousands of visitors to Builth Wells and the surrounding area every year. 'Following the launch of the Have Fun, Take Care, Stay Safe campaign in 2022, it's great to see that it's returning for this year Show as a humorous way to communicate an important message for those in and around Builth Wells during Royal Welsh Show week. 'Of course, we want our visitors to have a great time. It's a social occasion and a perfect opportunity to meet up with those you may not have seen for a while, but please drink and behave responsibly and look after yourselves and your friends. As long as people Have Fun, Take Care and Stay Safe then they will have a memorable time during Royal Welsh Show week. 'We understand that some of the measures that will be in place may cause some disruption for residents living in Builth Wells. However, they are necessary to ensure we keep visitors and residents safe throughout Royal Welsh Show week.' Aled Rhys Jones, Chief Executive of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, said: 'As we look ahead to the 2025 Royal Welsh Show, we're proud to continue our strong partnership with the Builth Wells Events Safety Group. The work of the group ensures that everyone attending the show and visiting the town can enjoy a welcoming and safe environment. Our sincere thanks go to the Chair, Greg, and all members of the group for their ongoing commitment.'
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama-De'Aaron Fox duo gets excited take from ex-player
The post Spurs' Victor Wembanyama-De'Aaron Fox duo gets excited take from ex-player appeared first on ClutchPoints. Former San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green cautioned biased his take when asked which Western Conference duo he most excited to watch next season. His response was the Spurs' Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox. Wembanyama's blood clot health scare ended his season, forfeiting an extended glance at San Antonio's duo after the NBA's trade deadline deal the Sacramento Kings. Then, Fox underwent season-ending surgery on his left hand. Advertisement It was the first time Fox had gone under the knife. The surgery repaired tendon damage in his left pinkie finger. Couple the Spurs' intriguing duo with young and talented complimentary players, and it's enough for Green to say the Wembanyama and Fox tandem is what he's most looking forward to in the Western Conference, per ESPN's First Take. 'I'm looking at the Spurs. I wanna see a healthy Wemby and De'Aaron Fox. We never got a chance to get them at full strength last year,' Green said. 'Obviously, everybody's interested in what KD looks like, too. For me, it's that duo and seeing how Wemby bounces back from that blood clot issue, and De'Aaron Fox from his surgery. They have a great, good core around them. They just drafted Dillon Harper. They have Stephon Castle. 'They have so many good, young pieces. Vassell. You got Keldon Johnson over there. Jeremy Sohan. They have a really great young core. I think they can be one of those teams that turns around fully and, obviously they were a lottery team this past year, but going from that to being a top six seed in the west,' Green concluded. Could this be the year the Spurs make their playoff run? The Spurs' front office may have made moves to steer them in that direction after drafting a generational talent in Wembanyama, signing a future Hall of Fame guard in Chris Paul, and trading for a fringe All-Star in Fox, who is entering his prime years. Advertisement Add the second overall pick in this year's draft, and a strong supporting role, and the Spurs do have the potential to be a top-tier team in the Western Conference. De'Aaron Fox drops stunning reality after joining Spurs Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images Before surgery, Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox discussed his excitement to play alongside All-Star Victor Wembanyama and heard nothing but good things about the rising star. 'I've heard great things. I think CP's [Chris Paul] worked with him as well,' Fox said. 'He's done great things, so I'm ready for it.' Spurs fans are in for an exciting 2025-26 campaign. Related: Spurs' Dylan Harper opens up on learning from Bronny James, Shedeur Sanders Related: Carter Bryant reveals unpopular legend he modeled his game after
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sonim Technologies Confirms Receipt of Unsolicited, Non-Binding Proposal from Orbic North America, LLC
No stockholder action required at this time San Diego, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2025) - The Special Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Special Committee") of Sonim Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SONM), formed to oversee the Company's ongoing strategic alternatives process, today confirmed receipt of an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Orbic North America, LLC to acquire substantially all of Sonim's operating assets for $25 million. The proposal, dated June 26, 2025, represented that this $25 million offer would not preclude Sonim consummating the Reverse Take Over (RTO) transaction contemplated in the recently disclosed letter of intent with a private US-based company which is building out Nvidia-based High-Performance Computing (HPC) (see press release dated June 26, 2025, The Special Committee will evaluate the proposal in consultation with its legal and financial advisors. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available. About Sonim TechnologiesSonim Technologies is a leading U.S. provider of rugged mobile solutions, including phones, wireless internet data devices, accessories and software designed to provide extra protection for users that demand more durability in their work and everyday lives. Trusted by first responders, government, and Fortune 500 customers since 1999, we currently sell our ruggedized mobility solutions through tier one wireless carriers and distributors in North America, EMEA, and Australia/New Zealand. Sonim devices and accessories connect users with voice, data, workflow and lifestyle applications that enhance the user experience while providing an extra level of protection. For more information, visit Media contact:Anette 619-993-3058 Important Information and Where to Find ItThis press release may be considered to be a soliciting material in connection with the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 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