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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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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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Bronny James says the winner of a 1-on-1 game with his father LeBron James remains 'to be determined'

Bronny James has been one of the most talked about prospects at this year’s NBA Scouting Combine. James met with the media at the combine and fielded a round of rapid-fire questions. One of the questions brought up a hypothetical one-on-one game with an NBA player. “If you could challenge any NBA player to a one-on-one, who would it be …

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Harrison Butker triggers backlash from left for commencement speech: 'Being treated like a criminal'

OutKick host Charly Arnolt argued Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker has been “treated like a criminal” as he continues to garner criticism for his commencement speech at a private Catholic school earlier this week. “He’s being treated like a criminal. He didn’t do anything that was criminally wrong or criminally inappropriate,” the host of “OutKick the Morning” told Todd …

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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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Benedictine College nuns say Harrison Butker's speech did not 'represent' school's values, 'fostered division'

Harrison Butker delivered a faith-based speech earlier this week at Benedictine College’s commencement ceremony; however, the address is now receiving backlash from members of the Catholic school itself. The Kansas City Chiefs kicker drew controversy with comments made throughout the speech, particularly when he urged women to embrace the title of “homemaker.” Nuns at the college took issue with that …

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Shaun White admits itch to return to competitive snowboarding is 'always there'

Shaun White retired from competitive snowboarding following a fourth-place finish in the halfpipe event at the 2022 Winter Olympics. White was only in his mid-30s when he decided to step away from the spot he dominated for so long. He won three gold medals at the Olympics dating back to 2006 in Italy, not to mention the 10 X Games …

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Drew Brees almost had his Kirk Cousins-Michael Penix Jr moment: Saints wanted Patrick Mahomes in 2017

On April 27, 2017, Drew Brees was down in the Louisiana bayou hog hunting with some of his college roommates. When they were finished, Brees and his buddies went to the New Orleans Saints’ facility to grab some grub. Brees was also well aware that the 2017 NFL Draft was starting later that night. It was at the facility where …

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Lawyer of Gotti family says surname being used against them in assault case from high-school basketball game

Kimberly and Gianna Gotti allegedly got into a brawl at a high-school basketball game, but the mother-daughter duo want the case dropped. The daughter and granddaughter of notorious mob boss John Gotti were alleged to have cursed at students during the game. The mob boss’ grandson was playing for Oyster Bay High School in nearby Locust Valley on Long Island. …

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Robin Roberts has awkward exchange on 'Good Morning America' while discussing Harrison Butker's speech

Debate over Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s faith-based commencement speech at Benedictine College over the weekend led to an awkward exchange on “Good Morning America” between co-host Robin Roberts and ABC correspondent Stephanie Ramos. Butker’s speech was the topic of conversation during a segment of the ABC show Thursday, and Ramos reported “mixed reviews in the crowd” at the …

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