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Injury halts Lions preseason opener, safety in stable condition

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Sure, it’s the preseason, but there’s no half Sure, it’s the preseason, but there’s no half speed in football. Even though it doesn’t count for official wins and losses, every player on the field is still trying to make an impact. Last night, however, served as a humble reminder of how dangerous the game can be. The Lions-Falcons preseason game ended early after safety Morice Norris left the field in an ambulance. Detroit led 17-10 at the start of the fourth quarter. Falcons were driving down the field when Norris attempted to bring down Atlanta running back Nathan Carter with a low tackle. Norris, leading head first, made hard contact with Carter’s lower midsection. The force of the impact sent Norris’ head back awkwardly. He was seen motionless on the field immediately following the hit. Play stopped for around 20 minutes as medical personnel tended to Norris. Players from both teams huddled together, kneeling, and praying for their injured companion. Norris was eventually ...
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Pete Carroll’s Seattle return is proof that some things never change

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Prior to the 20-18 preseason win over Tennessee Prior to the 20-18 preseason win over Tennessee , former Seahawks offensive lineman Ray Roberts said on the TV broadcast: “Pete Carroll is going to bring his high-energy philosophy from Southern California to the Pacific Northwest, and we’re curious to see what kind of results we’re going to get.” In 14 mostly spectacular seasons, fans got more than they could have ever asked for. They got 137 regular season wins, 51 more than the closest Seahawks coach. They got four NFC West titles and 10 playoff appearances. They got the franchise’s first Super Bowl in 2014. They got the “Legion of Boom,” an indelible collection of characters and skill sets. They got Air Monarch sneakers with neon Nike swooshes and an omnipresent plea to “always compete.” They got 246 games of gum-chewing gusto. They got everything he had. And an abrupt ending. Because of which, Seahawks fans never got to say goodbye. Three days after the curtain fell on a second c...
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ESPN agrees to buy NFL Network, RedZone Channel; league gets 10% equity in return

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As originally reported by The Athletic last week, ESPN’s relationship As originally reported by The Athletic last with the league will become even more intertwined in the wake of Tuesday night’s announcement of a non-binding agreement in which it “will acquire NFL Network and certain other media assets owned and controlled by the NFL – including NFL’s linear RedZone Channel, and NFL Fantasy – in exchange for a 10% equity stake in ESPN.” The parties “are also entering into a second non-binding agreement, under which the NFL will license to ESPN certain NFL content and other intellectual property to be used by NFL Network and other assets.”
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The Walking Dead’ actress Kelley Mack dies at 33

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Actress Kelley Mack, known for her Actress Kelley Mack, known for her appearance in post-apocalyptic zombie drama “The Walking Dead,” has died. She was 33. Mack, who was born Kelley Klebenow, “passed away peacefully” in her hometown of Cincinatti on Saturday after battling glioma of the central nervous system, according to a statement posted on the social networking site CaringBridge. A glioma is a type of tumor that affects the brain or spinal cord. “It is with indelible sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dear Kelley. Such a bright, fervent light has transitioned to the beyond, where we all eventually must go,” read a post on Mack’s Instagram on Tuesday alongside a photo of the actress.
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China is fighting an outbreak of the chikungunya virus. What is it

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Chinese health officials are responding t Chinese health officials are responding t o an outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause severe pain. More than 7,000 cases of chikungunya have been reported in the Chinese province of Guangdong in recent weeks, with most in the southern city of Foshan. Reports from the region say those who are infected are being quarantined in hospital until they test negative for the virus, and workers are going to homes in Foshan to check for risk factors like standing water where mosquitoes can breed.
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