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(ESPN) During Marshawn Lynch's 12 NFL seasons he earned a reputation for his fearless style on the field, while remaining one of the league's most reclusive figures off the field. Now the retired running back is lending his voice to try to help members of Black and Hispanic communities make more informed decisions about receiving COVID-19 vaccines. And he has enlisted the … [Read more...] about Former NFL Star Marshawn Lynch, Dr. Anthony Fauci Discuss Vaccine Hesitancy

(ChurchLeaders) After the NCAA Board of Governors released a statement supporting transgender athletes, Focus on the Family founder James Dobson criticized it as “utterly insane” and as “brutality,” not equality. Monday’s policy statement from the NCAA, which oversees collegiate athletics, allows transgender women to compete in women’s sports as long as they … [Read more...] about James Dobson Calls NCAA’s Transgender Stance ‘Complete Surrender’

(ESPN) Baylor head coach Scott Drew has refused to accept a vehicle wrapped with the school's national championship logo after an insensitive remark made by the dealership's general manager when discussing it during a live TV interview. The customized Jeep Wrangler was driven in the team's championship parade through downtown Waco on Tuesday night, and was then going to be … [Read more...] about Baylor Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Drew Refuses To Accept a Promotional Vehicle After Car Dealer’s Insensitive Remark on TV

(CNBC) The NFL is taking its strongest stance yet when it comes to returning to normal from the pandemic. The message? Get vaccinated. In a memo obtained by CNBC, Commissioner Roger Goodell said, “In light of expanded vaccine eligibility, it is appropriate now to take further steps to educate about and promote vaccine availability and acceptance within the NFL.” As … [Read more...] about NFL to Require Vaccinations for Employees, With Some Exceptions

by Bob Smietana (RNS) Julian Edelman, a former college quarterback who became the first Jewish player named Super Bowl MVP, announced his retirement Monday (April 12). “Nothing in my career has ever come easy and no surprise, this isn’t going to be easy either,” Edelman, 34, said in a video posted on Twitter. “I’ve always said, I’ll go until the wheels come off. And they … [Read more...] about Julian Edelman, The First Jewish Football Player Named Super Bowl MVP, Retires