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Fanatics sues Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison Jr for breach of contract: report

Fanatics, the online retailer of licensed sportswear for many leagues including the NFL, is suing the Arizona Cardinals‘ first-round pick, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., for breach of contract. The merchandise giant filed a lawsuit in New York Supreme Court on Saturday night, claiming Harrison, the first receiver taken off the draft board in April, refused to fulfill obligations from …

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All-Pro running back David Johnson announces retirement from NFL after 8 seasons

David Johnson, an All-Pro in 2016 with the Arizona Cardinals, has announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons in the league. Johnson, 32, posted to his Instagram on Sunday, expressing his wishes to move on to the next chapter of his life after football. “There’s been highs and lows, but I’ve felt very fortunate and honored by the …

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Catholic group questions NFL's commitment to 'inclusion' after response to player's religious speech

A top Catholic political advocacy group is calling out the National Football League (NFL) for claiming to have a “commitment to inclusion,” then attempting to distance itself from a player over his faith-filled commencement speech. CatholicVote came to the defense of Chiefs player Harrison Butker in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt …

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Two Chiefs offensive linemen arrested on marijuana possession charges

Two Kansas City Chiefs offensive linemen were arrested late Thursday night for misdemeanor marijuana possession. Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Godrick were put into custody in Johnson County, Kansas. The duo were booked into the Johnson County Adult Detention Center just before 2 a.m. local time on Friday morning. They were then released after posting $2,500 bond. CLICK HERE FOR MORE …

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Chiefs' Harrison Butker 'said nothing wrong' during faith-based commencement speech, religious group says

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker was the commencement speaker at a private college in Kansas last weekend. The three-time Super Bowl winner brought up several topics during his roughly 20-minute-long speech at Benedictine College. At one point during the address, he encouraged women in the graduating class to embrace their “vocation” as a “homemaker.” Butker also assailed Pride month, …

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Calls to remove Harrison Butker from Chiefs after speech 'totally un-American,' ESPN's Sam Ponder says

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has come under fire over the course of the week for his faith-based commencement speech at Benedictine College. A petition surfaced calling on the Chiefs to ditch the three-time Super Bowl champion despite having a 94% field-goal conversion rate last season – the best of his career. It was just the tip of the …

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Harrison Butker's commencement speech 'showed courage and commitment,' Lou Holtz says

Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedectine College has received tons of both backlash and praise. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker gave his faith-based speech earlier this week, which has become controversial due to comments made. However, legendary college football coach Lou Holtz praised Butker for his speech. Holtz thanked Butker for “standing strong in your faith values.” CLICK HERE FOR …

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Gracie Hunt, daughter of Chiefs CEO, respects Harrison Butker's Christian faith amid speech drama

Gracie Hunt, the daughter of Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, weighed in Friday morning on Harrison Butker’s commencement speech.. Hunt appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” with Steve Doocy and Will Cain and spoke briefly about the Super Bowl champion kicker’s speech to students at Benedictine College. “Well, I can only speak from my own experience, which …

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Kelly Stafford, wife of Super Bowl champion QB, takes issue with Harrison Butker's commencement speech

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, offered her response to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech on Thursday. Stafford took issue with Butker’s words toward women at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, who were about to graduate, as well as his remarks on IVF and “dangerous gender ideologies.” She spoke out about it …

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NFL stars express support for Harrison Butker amid speech drama

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker received support from his teammate Chris Jones and former wide receiver Cole Beasley amid drama over his commencement speech. Butker came under fire for his address to Benedictine College graduates over the weekend, which appeared to be rooted in his Christian values. Jones and Beasley were two of the few players in the league …

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