Amanda Gorman honorary captain. Blog King, Mass Appeal LOS ANGELES — Amanda Gorman recited a kick-ass poem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. Now she plans to do the same at Super Bowl LV. The 22-year-old poet, who captivated America with “The Hill We Climb,” has been selected as an honorary captain for the February 7th interleague matchup featuring our Super ...
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Jay-Z & the NFL form ‘alliance’ for social activism and league-wide entertainment
Jay-Z & NFL teaming up. Blog King, Mass Appeal NEW YORK — Rap mogul Jay-Z, a huge apologist for Colin Kaepernick, is teaming up with the NFL on social activism and event planning because, according to league officials, his Roc Nation agency will “strengthen [the] community through music and the NFL’s Inspire Change Initiative.” The alliance was announced Tuesday. The ...
Read More »Despite shaky English, Jackson selected by Baltimore Ravens in 1st round of NFL draft
Jackson must fix public speaking. Blog King, Mass Appeal BALTIMORE — Everybody knows Heisman trophy winner Lamar Jackson doesn’t articulate well and his English is borderline atrocious. But he’s arguably the most physically-gifted quarterback selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. “I see him as a faster, potentially better, Michael Vick,” said a scout who believes Jackson’s upside is significantly higher ...
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