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August 28, 2020 - 8:35 am

NFL Unveils its National Anthem Policy The NFL released the revised policy on Wednesday after the controversy surrounding kneeling protests. NFLPA NFLPA The mandate requires players who choose not to stand to stay in the locker room or a similar location. The league will also exercise its right to fine any franchise that does not stand and “show respect” for the Anthem. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick headed the kneeling protests in 2016, with many NFL teams following suit to date.

Danica Patrick to Host 2018 ESPY Awards

August 28, 2020 - 8:35 am

Danica Patrick to Host 2018 ESPYs The NASCAR driver will be the first woman to host the annual sports
award show. Danica Patrick Danica Patrick Patrick, who has been on the NASCAR circuit since 2010, is set to retire from racing after Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. The ESPYs will take place on July 18 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Disney Will Open ‘Star Wars’ Theme Park Expansion in 2019

August 28, 2020 - 8:36 am

Disney Will Open ‘Star Wars’ Theme Park Expansion
in 2019 Disney Parks revealed ‘Star Wars’: Galaxy’s Edge is opening up in both California and Florida next year. Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering Orlando is also supposed to get a ‘Star Wars’ themed hotel where guests can don a costume and play along with an interactive story involving Jedis and Siths. Almost time to hitch a ride with
the Millennium Falcon!

Brett Favre Opens Up About Past Vicodin Addiction

August 28, 2020 - 8:38 am

Brett Favre Opens Up About Past Vicodin Addiction The Hall of Fame quarterback told ‘Sports Illustrated’ that he was taking large doses of Vicodin in 1995. Favre became dependent on the painkiller after numerous surgeries, and he ended up going to rehab on three different occasions. Brett Favre, to
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‘The New York Times’ Favre said with the pills he could Since his 2010 retirement, Favre said he’s suffered many health issues. In April, he told NBC he may have suffered thousands of concussions during his NFL career and has experienced short-term memory issues as a result.

Knights match accomplishment of old St. Louis Blues

August 28, 2020 - 8:41 am

The Godlen Knights have become the first NHL expansion team in 50 years to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. The last to do it were the the 1967-68 St. Louis Blues, one of six new teams that season as the league doubled in size. The new teams played in the same division, and one was guaranteed of making the final. Both the old Blues and Knights featured great goaltending — St.Louis had Glenn Hall; Vegas has Marc-Andre Fleury. There were other similarities between the teams, such as leading scorers who were only role players with their old teams. The Knights will face either the Washington Capitals or the Tampa Bay Lightning in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final.

Fiery crash kills 5 northwest of Las Vegas

August 28, 2020 - 8:42 am

Five people died Sunday in a fiery crash about 85 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Police received a call about a three-vehicle crash on U.S. 95 near Amargosa Valley in Nye County around 4:30 p.m. A northbound car was attempting to pass a pickup and when it moved into the southbound lane to pass, it collided head-on with another car, then hit the side of the truck.
The truck flipped over, and the man driving died at the scene. The woman in the truck was hospitalized and is expected to survive. The northbound car burst into flames, killing both people inside. The southbound car also had two people inside who died at the scene.
U.S. 95 was closed until shortly after midnight when it reopened.

MAY14-MAY20: See the week’s best photos from RJ photographers

August 28, 2020 - 8:42 am

Photo by Richard Brian Photo by Benjamin Hager Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Chase Stevens Photo by Richard Brian Photo by Erik Verduzco Photo by Andrea Cornejo Photo by Andrea Cornejo Photo by Rachel Aston Photo by Richard Brian

Rev. Michael Curry’s Most Inspiring Quotes From The Royal Wedding

August 28, 2020 - 8:44 am

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Highlights from the state track meet

August 28, 2020 - 8:45 am

Centennial’s girls track and field team won its eighth consecutive Class 4A state championship on Saturday. Bishop Gorman’s boys track and field team won its first Class 4A state championship. Liberty’s Gabby Carson equaled a state record in the pole vault, clearing 13 feet, 6 inches. Bishop Gorman’s Jalen Nailor (left) won four state championships over the course of the weekend. Rancho’s girls 400-meter relay team posted a new state record time of 45.84.

Palo Verde captures Class 4A state baseball title

August 28, 2020 - 8:45 am

Palo Verde defeated Basic 4-2 on Saturday to win the Class 4A state baseball title. It was the first state baseball title in school history. Nate Bartlett drove in a pair of runs for the Panthers. He also had several key defensive plays, including a game-ending double play. Jaret Godman went the distance, allowing five htis, to get the win. Godman had four wins and three saves in Palo Verde’s eight postseason wins.