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4 days ago
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Cowboys Legend Mourns Passing of 'Friend' Hulk Hogan
Cowboys Legend Mourns Passing of 'Friend' Hulk Hogan originally appeared on Athlon Sports. FRISCO — Many were saddened by the sudden death of wrestling and pop culture icon Terry "Hulk Hogan" Bollea on Thursday. Popular musicians, movie stars, athletes and influencers took to social media almost immediately following the news to discuss memories and sadness of Bollea's passing. Dallas Cowboys legendary quarterback, broadcaster and Hall of Famer Troy Aikman was no exception. "From a fan to a friend—working with Hulk Hogan for a few years was a thrill and a privilege. He was every bit the showman and entertainer we all grew up watching. Rest in peace, Hulk," Aikman posted on his X account. Hogan helped make wrestling one of the most popular sports of the 1980s and was a significant piece of turning it into a national pastime. Before Hogan's popularity, wrestling in the United States was largely regionalized. But WWF and Hogan changed all that. Hogan headlined eight of the first nine WrestleManias and helped turn WCW into a global brand in the 1990s. "Wrestling as we know it was built on Hulk Hogan. Sure, there were other superstars before him, but Hogan was the first, by my estimation, to be over, worldwide," said wrestling insider Colby Sapp of The Colby Sapp & IndyCarTim Show. "He might have had his troubles, but it doesn't change how many of us ate our vitamins and said our prayers because of him. "They call John Cena the G.O.A.T. right now. I think the greatest of all time is the one who just passed away. Was he a great human? There are stories out there. ... Was he possibly the greatest to ever slap on the gear? Yup!" During the height of his popularity in the 90s, Hogan collaborated with several top athletes — including Aikman — in commercials and other entertainment ventures. Aikman and Hogan headlined several Rent-A-Center commercials, and the two quickly became friends. Aikman was the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 and formed one-third of the 1990s "triplets" in Dallas alongside wideout Michael Irvin and running back Emmitt Smith. Those Cowboys were the first team to win three Super Bowls in four seasons and were one of the top franchises of the decade. Aikman retired after the 2000 season, ending his career early due to concussions and injuries. Hogan went on to wrestle in the WWE after returning in 2002 and made appearances for the company over the past 20 years. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
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12-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Aaron Rodgers Breaks Social Media Hiatus for 1st Time After Surprising Marriage
Aaron Rodgers has returned to social media after tying the knot. In a Wednesday, July 2, Instagram post, Rodgers, 41, was all smiles while posing with fellow Pittsburgh Steelers teammates Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek, Pat Freiermuth, Calvin Austin III, DeKaylin Metcalf and Roman Wilson. 'Summerball,' Rodgers captioned the upload. News broke in June that Rodgers agreed to a one-year contract with the NFL team after spending two seasons with the New York Jets. In NFL legend Troy Aikman's mind, he hopes that Rodgers is able to 'recapture some of his form' with the Steelers in the fall. (Rodgers tore his Achilles in his first game with the Jets in 2023.) Why Aaron Rodgers' 1st Official Picture as a Pittsburgh Steeler Is Continuing to Spark Engagement Rumors 'I think it's a good fit, actually,' Aikman, 58, told Us Weekly in a cover story. ESPN reported that Rodgers visited the Steelers' practice facility in March but remained tight-lipped about his future plans. 'I wasn't stringing anyone along,' Rodgers said during an April appearance on ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show. 'I wasn't holding anyone hostage. I was honest from the jump about where I was at mentally and some of the constraints I have in my life right now that warrant my attention.' Rodgers continued, 'I'm open to anything and attached to nothing. Retirement could still be a possibility, but right now my focus has been — and will continue to be — on my personal life. And that's what I've told the coaches. There's still conversations that are being had. It's all been very honest lines of communication.' Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Reveals He's Married After Ring Speculation The same month Rodgers joined the Steelers, he revealed he secretly exchanged vows when asked about a black band on his left finger during a meeting with reporters at Steelers minicamp. 'It's a wedding ring,' he said while sharing that he exchanged vows a 'couple months ago.' Rodgers did not reveal the identity of his partner at the time. He announced in April that he was in a 'serious relationship' while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show. 'I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention,' he said at the time. 'I have personal commitments not knowing what my future was going to look like after last year that are important to me.' Rodgers added, 'I have a lot of things that are taking my attention and have, beginning in January, away from football. That's been where I've been focusing most of my attention.'
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07-07-2025
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Jerry Jones' Cowboys Announce $500,000 Donation Following Texas Flooding Tragedy
Jerry Jones' Cowboys Announce $500,000 Donation Following Texas Flooding Tragedy originally appeared on Athlon Sports. FRISCO - The Dallas Cowboys announced on Sunday an official donation of $500,000 following the flash flooding that took place in Texas over this Fourth of July weekend. Advertisement At least 50 people are dead while several others, including dozens of girls from a century-old summer camp, are missing. ... all of which is leaving many in Texas and in the United States emotionally devastated. Among those is Troy Aikman, a proud Texan and a loving father of two daughters who like the rest of us is saddened by the horrible flooding disaster. Aikman, the Cowboys and Hall of Fame legend, posted a heartfelt message on social media this weekend expressing sorrow and asking for prayers in the wake of the Texas Hill County disaster over this Fourth of July weekend. "My heart is with the children still missing in the Texas Hill Country—and with those who have been found and heartbreakingly lost. It's impossible to put that kind of pain into words. I'm praying for the families still waiting, and for strength for those now grieving. Grateful for everyone doing the hard work to bring the rest of these kids home," Aikman wrote. Advertisement On Sunday, the team owner Jerry Jones' Cowboys released a statement on the horrific tragedy. "Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill Country, especially for the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones," the team announced."This has been devastating to see and we hold everyone impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Standing side by side with The Salvation Army's critical response, we are also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief and long term recovery efforts." Rescuers are continuing their frantic search for dozens more campers, vacationers and residents who are still missing. President Donald Trump said he and his wife Melania were praying for the victims. "Our Brave First Responders are on site doing what they do best," he said on social media. Advertisement Texas Governor Greg Abbott told a press conference he had asked Trump to sign a disaster declaration, which would unlock federal aid for those affected. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Trump would honor that request. Officials report that more than 850 people have been rescued so far after the sudden storm dumped up to 15 inches of rain in an area around the Guadalupe River, which drove river waters to rapidly rise to as high as 29 feet. "We know that the rivers rise, but nobody saw this coming," said Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, the top local official in the region. At our thoughts continue to be with the friends and family members of everyone impacted by the ongoing tragedy. Advertisement Related: 'Broken-Hearted' NFL Owner Clark Hunt Family Reveals Personal Loss in Texas Flood Disaster Related: Cowboys' KaVontae Turpin Arrested And Jailed On Two Charges on July 4 Weekend This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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06-07-2025
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Dallas Cowboys Announce Donation Following Texas Flooding
Dallas Cowboys Announce Donation Following Texas Flooding originally appeared on The Spun. The Dallas Cowboys announced on Sunday an official donation following the flash flooding that took place in Texas over the weekend. Heavy flash flooding took place in the Texas Hill Country over the weekend. At least 50 people are dead while several others, including dozens of girls from a summer camp, are missing. Legendary Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman is among those praying for his state. "My heart is with the children still missing in the Texas Hill Country—and with those who have been found and heartbreakingly lost. It's impossible to put that kind of pain into words. I'm praying for the families still waiting, and for strength for those now grieving. Grateful for everyone doing the hard work to bring the rest of these kids home," he wrote. On Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys released a statement on the horrific tragedy. The Dallas Cowboys released a full statement on Sunday afternoon, following the tragic flooding. "Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill Country, especially for the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones," they announced. "This has been devastating to see and we hold everyone impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Standing side by side with The Salvation Army's critical response, we are also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief and long term recovery efforts." Our thoughts continue to be with the friends and family members of everyone impacted by the heavy flooding. May all of the victims rest in peace. Dallas Cowboys Announce Donation Following Texas Flooding first appeared on The Spun on Jul 6, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
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06-07-2025
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Legendary NFL Star Troy Aikman Asks for Prayers
The minds and sympathies of Americans and many around the world are with the people of Texas this weekend. Heavy flooding has led to dozens of casualties as authorities work to assess the extent of the damage. Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman reacted to the ongoing devastation on social media. "My heart is with the children still missing in the Texas Hill Country—and with those who have been found and heartbreakingly lost," said the Cowboys legend. "I'm praying for the families still waiting, and for strength for those now grieving. Grateful for everyone doing the hard work to bring the rest of these kids home." Two days after floods moved through the Texas Hill Country, over 50 people have died including many children. The area is populated with several summer camps, attended by children from all around the state of Texas. The search persists for 27 girls from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp near the Guadalupe River. The river surged over its banks on Friday, leading to dangerous flooding around the area. 'It is my hope that miracles still happen," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said on Sunday, according to NBC. Patrick said that there have been long searches through previous storms, and that they've been able to rescue people who have traveled 10 or 15 miles downstream. He also noted that over 800 people have been rescued in the Still, the lieutenant governor acknowledged that the situation is bleak - and that it's getting worse as more time passes. 'There is this line you have to walk of making sure people have hope, those who are missing their children,' he said. 'At the same time, you don't want to exaggerate those hopes, so you have to be as candid as you can be.' The search and rescue efforts in central Texas are immense. One volunteer noted that people from six states have come in to help. 'It really does show that this country is more united than divided and it is tremendously appreciated,' said volunteer and Texas native Ryan Logue in an interview with CNN's Boris Sanchez. Hopefully, more good news is on the way as the search goes on. Legendary NFL Star Troy Aikman Asks for Prayers first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 6, 2025
