Eagles' Josh Sills Indicted on Rape, Kidnapping Charges Days Before Super Bowl
Wednesday, 1 February 2023 Eaglesoffensive lineman Josh Sills has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges ... just 10 days before Philadelphia is slated to play the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. According to prosecutors in Ohio, the charges stem from an incident that…
Eagles Player Josh Sills Indicted , on Rape and Kidnapping Charges.
NBC News reports that the Eagles backup offensive lineman was indicted by an Ohio grand jury on Feb. 1.
The charges stem from a 2019 incident
in Guernsey County, Ohio.
NBC News reports that Sills, 25, faces
"one count of rape in...
Kansas City Chiefs , Win Super Bowl LVII.
'USA Today' reports that the Chiefs took home their second Super Bowl title in four years on Feb. 12.
'USA Today' reports that the Chiefs took home their second Super Bowl title in four years on Feb. 12.
League MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35.
The Eagles dominated the first half
of the game with a 10-point lead.
Mahomes reaggravated an
ankle injury just before halftime.
Mahomes reaggravated an
ankle injury just before halftime.
But the Chiefs were able to rally and come back to lead in the fourth quarter, at which point the Eagles responded to tie.
But the Chiefs were able to rally and come back to lead in the fourth quarter, at which point the Eagles responded to tie.
The Chiefs ran down the clock and Harrison Butker made the game-winning 27-yard field goal.
The Chiefs ran down the clock and Harrison Butker made the game-winning 27-yard field goal.
The game was one of the
highest-scoring Super Bowls.
The game was one of the
highest-scoring Super Bowls.
Kadarius Toney also had the
longest punt return in Super Bowl history.
Kadarius Toney also had the
longest punt return in Super Bowl history.
Jalen Hurts tied for most points scored by a player in the Super Bowl with 20 points.
Jalen Hurts tied for most points scored by a player in the Super Bowl with 20 points
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Patrick Mahomes Is the NFL’s , 2022 Most Valuable Player.
Patrick Mahomes Is the NFL’s , 2022 Most Valuable Player.
NPR reports that the 27-year-old quarterback was named MVP on Feb. 9.
NPR reports that the 27-year-old quarterback was named MVP on Feb. 9.
It is the second time he's received
the award in his six-year career.
It is the second time he's received
the award in his six-year career.
NPR reports that Mahomes completed
the season "with 5,614 total yards
in passing rushing and receiving.".
NPR reports that Mahomes completed
the season "with 5,614 total yards
in passing rushing and receiving.".
Other winners announced at the annual NFL awards ceremony include coach of the year Brian Daboll.
comeback player of the year Geno Smith and
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Dak Prescott.
comeback player of the year Geno Smith and
Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Dak Prescott.
Mahomes issued a statement after
being named the league's MVP.
Every day giving everything that we have together to go for the ultimate goal, the Super Bowl. Let's continue to go for that dream this weekend, Patrick Mahomes, via statement.
Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. .
Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. .
Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at the Super Bowl on Feb. 12. .
It will be the first Super Bowl in which the
two starting quarterbacks are Black.
It will be the first Super Bowl in which the
two starting quarterbacks are Black.
Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET
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Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles , to Compete in Super Bowl LVII.
Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles , to Compete in Super Bowl LVII.
CNN reports that the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game on Jan. 29.
CNN reports that the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in the AFC Championship game on Jan. 29.
Earlier that day, the Philadelphia Eagles
beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7
in the NFC Championship game.
Earlier that day, the Philadelphia Eagles
beat the San Francisco 49ers 31-7
in the NFC Championship game.
Now, the Chiefs and Eagles will go head
to head in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.
It's the first time the Eagles have made it to the Super Bowl since the 2017-2018 season.
CNN reports that this year marks the first time ever that both teams competing in the
Super Bowl will start Black quarterbacks.
CNN reports that this year marks the first time ever that both teams competing in the
Super Bowl will start Black quarterbacks.
Meanwhile, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes seeks to become the first-ever Black quarterback to take home multiple Super Bowl titles.
The Chiefs won against the 49ers in 2020.
Super Bowl LVII will take place on Feb. 12
at 6:30 p.m. ET at State Farm Stadium
in Glendale, Arizona.
Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, Babyface will perform "American the Beautiful,".
Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem, Babyface will perform "American the Beautiful,".
Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," and
Rihanna will headline the halftime show, .
Sheryl Lee Ralph will perform
"Lift Every Voice and Sing," and
Rihanna will headline the halftime show,
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Beyoncé Announces Summer , ‘Renaissance’ World Tour Dates.
Beyoncé Announces Summer , ‘Renaissance’ World Tour Dates.
'Page Six' reports that Beyoncé revealed dates for her highly-anticipated tour on Feb. 1.
The world tour begins in
Stockholm, Sweden, on May 10.
The U.S. leg of the tour will kick
off in Philadelphia on July 12.
The U.S. leg of the tour will kick
off in Philadelphia on July 12.
It will wrap in
New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sept. 27.
It will wrap in
New Orleans, Louisiana, on Sept. 27.
The 'Renaissance' shows will mark Queen Bey's first world tour since her and Jay-Z's 2018 'On the Run II' tour.
The 'Renaissance' shows will mark Queen Bey's first world tour since her and Jay-Z's 2018 'On the Run II' tour.
The announcement follows Beyoncé’s recent controversial performance in Dubai.
She sang past hits to celebrate the opening of the Atlantis The Royal resort, but didn't sing any songs from 'Renaissance.'.
She sang past hits to celebrate the opening of the Atlantis The Royal resort, but didn't sing any songs from 'Renaissance.'.
'Page Six' reports that she left the songs out of her set because 'Renaissance' draws on queer house music roots, and homosexuality
is illegal in the United Arab Emirates
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Another Train , Derails in Arizona.
On March 15, a train operated by BNSF carrying
corn syrup derailed in western Arizona. .
On March 15, a train operated by BNSF carrying
corn syrup derailed in western Arizona. .
NPR reports that the railroad operator confirmed
the derailment, and the local county sheriff's
office said that there had been no injuries.
The sheriff's office also reportedly said that it was , "not made aware of any spills or leaks.".
The BNSF train derailed around
7:40 p.m. in Mohave County, Arizona. .
The cause of the incident near
the California border is
still under investigation.
There were no injuries as a result
of the derailment and preliminarily
reports indicate there are no
hazardous materials involved, Lena Kent, Spokesperson for BNSF, via NPR.
According to Lena Kent, a spokesperson for BNSF,
approximately eight cars were involved in
the incident and were left blocking the main track.
It remains unclear when
the track will be able to reopen.
Anita Mortensen, a spokesperson for
the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, said that
the incident did not occur near a populated area.
NPR reports that the news comes following a streak
of high-profile train derailments, beginning with
a Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
NPR reports that the news comes following a streak
of high-profile train derailments, beginning with
a Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio
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Norfolk Southern CEO , Appears Before Congress as Another , Train Derails in Alabama.
Norfolk Southern CEO , Appears Before Congress as Another , Train Derails in Alabama.
On March 9, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama
on the same day that the company's CEO appeared before
Congress in connection with another derailment in Ohio. .
On March 9, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama
on the same day that the company's CEO appeared before
Congress in connection with another derailment in Ohio. .
HuffPost reports that both company and local officials
have said that the most recent derailment
in Alabama does not pose a threat to the public.
Connor Spielmaker, a spokesman for Norfolk Southern,
said that none of the 37 train cars that derailed in Calhoun
County, Alabama, were carrying hazardous materials.
Connor Spielmaker, a spokesman for Norfolk Southern,
said that none of the 37 train cars that derailed in Calhoun
County, Alabama, were carrying hazardous materials.
According to Spielmaker, while two of the cars involved
are "residue" cars that previously contained hazardous
materials, they were not compromised in the derailment.
They did not breach.
There is no hazardous material leak.
There is no risk at all to the public, Connor Spielmaker Spokesman for Norfolk Southern, via HuffPost.
The director of the Calhoun County Emergency
Management Agency, Myles Chamblee, said that
no injuries or road blockages had been reported.
At the time of the derailment in Alabama, CEO Alan Shaw was answering questions regarding last month's derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which involved hazardous materials.
At the time of the derailment in Alabama, CEO Alan Shaw was answering questions regarding last month's derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, which involved hazardous materials.
ABC reports that while appearing before Congress,
Norfolk Southern's CEO declined to say if the company
would compensate people in affected communities. .
ABC reports that while appearing before Congress,
Norfolk Southern's CEO declined to say if the company
would compensate people in affected communities. .
That includes any long-term
medical costs, testing or
economic damage.
He also reportedly declined to commit to
the proposed Railway Safety Act, which would
guarantee rail workers seven paid sick days a year.
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A Second Norfolk Southern Train , Has Derailed in Ohio, in Just Over a Month.
On March 4, another Norfolk Southern
train derailed in Springfield, Ohio,
according to state and local agencies.
On March 4, another Norfolk Southern
train derailed in Springfield, Ohio,
according to state and local agencies.
NPR reports that the accident
involved 28 cars sliding
diagonally off the tracks
and resulted in no injuries.
The incident marks the second major derailment
involving Norfolk Southern in just over a month.
News of the crash came amid lingering questions regarding
the potential impact on the environment and public health
from the first incident in East Palestine, Ohio.
News of the crash came amid lingering questions regarding
the potential impact on the environment and public health
from the first incident in East Palestine, Ohio.
NPR reports that officials
have stressed that the derailment
this weekend did not involve toxic materials
and does not pose a threat to the community.
NPR reports that officials
have stressed that the derailment
this weekend did not involve toxic materials
and does not pose a threat to the community.
According to both the Clark County emergency agency
and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency,
the site has been examined and deemed safe.
According to both the Clark County emergency agency
and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency,
the site has been examined and deemed safe.
There is NO risk to the public, Connor Spielmaker, Norfolk Southern spokesperson, via Twitter.
We're looking at clean air, clean soil
and clean water. There have been
multiple sweeps by multiple teams, Charles Patterson, Clark County health commissioner, via NPR.
We're looking at clean air, clean soil
and clean water. There have been
multiple sweeps by multiple teams, Charles Patterson, Clark County health commissioner, via NPR.
Resident living within 1,000 feet of the derailment were
initially ordered to shelter in place by local authorities,
before the order was rescinded 10 hours later.
Resident living within 1,000 feet of the derailment were
initially ordered to shelter in place by local authorities,
before the order was rescinded 10 hours later.
NPR reports that Norfolk Southern faces increased scrutiny
following the East Palestine derailment, which spilled
hundreds of thousands of pounds of toxic chemicals.
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Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Babyface , to Perform at Super Bowl Pre-Show.
Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Babyface , to Perform at Super Bowl Pre-Show.
Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Babyface , to Perform at Super Bowl Pre-Show.
The NFL made the announcement on Jan. 24. .
'Abbott Elementary' star Sheryl Lee Ralph
will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing.".
Chris Stapleton will sing the National Anthem.
Babyface will sing "America the Beautiful." .
According to the NFL, each artist will have American Sign Language provided courtesy of the National Association of the Deaf. .
According to the NFL, each artist will have American Sign Language provided courtesy of the National Association of the Deaf. .
Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur will sign the National Anthem while Stapleton performs. .
Oscar-winning actor Troy Kotsur will sign the National Anthem while Stapleton performs. .
Rihanna will perform the halftime show. .
Super Bowl LVII will take place on Feb. 12.
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