He used the money he made playing for the Baltimore Colts to build a fast-food restaurant empire and then bought an N.F.L. expansion franchise.
Category: Football
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Jerry Richardson, Who Founded the Carolina Panthers, Dies at 86
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The Steak House With N.F.L. Deals on the Menu
The New York Times – Sports:When the N.F.L.’s power brokers meet at St. Elmo Steak House in Indianapolis, trades, contracts and shrimp cocktail are all on the table.
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Brian Flores’s Discrimination Case Against the N.F.L. Can Move to Court
The New York Times – Sports:A judge ruled that the former Miami Dolphins coach’s claims of discrimination against the league were not subject to private arbitration, opening a path for a public airing of grievances.
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Georgia’s Jalen Carter Accused in Car Crash That Killed Two People
The New York Times – Sports:Arrest warrants were issued for Carter, projected as a top-five pick in the N.F.L. draft, after the police said he was involved in a crash that killed a Georgia teammate and a team staffer.
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Cleveland Browns Owners Agree to Buy a Share of the N.B.A.’s Bucks
The New York Times – Sports:Marc Lasry, co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, has reached a deal to sell his share to Jimmy and Dee Haslam.
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At Halftime, Patrick Mahomes Got a Little Tape and Gave a Little Talk
The New York Times – Sports:His ankle hurt after a hit in the second quarter of the Super Bowl, but mostly, he said, he wanted to fire up his teammates.
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Did a Referee’s Call Unfairly Cost the Eagles a Super Bowl Win?
The New York Times – Sports:Philadelphia cornerback James Bradberry admitted he tugged on the jersey of a Kansas City receiver. But was it really a penalty? The answer depends largely on what colors you wear.
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Here Are the Big Themes to Look for in the Next N.F.L. Season
The New York Times – Sports:The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.
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Super Bowl 2023: 10 Most Memorable Moments
The New York Times – Sports:A coach wept. A tennis star hawked cognac and beer. Nobody tried to sell you cryptocurrency. Rihanna dropped in to sing and lived to tell about it. And Kansas City won a football game.
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The Eagles Came as Close as Close Can Get
The New York Times – Sports:Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts scored four total touchdowns in a performance with only one blemish, but it was a big one: a fumble returned for a touchdown.
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A Rep for Rihanna Says the Singer is Pregnant
The New York Times – Sports:Rihanna performed for the first time in nearly four years, running through a medley of her hits, before the confirmation of her pregnancy.
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Rihanna Returns on the Super Bowl Stage and Confirms Second Pregnancy
The New York Times – Sports:Rihanna did not bring any other artists to the stage, preferring to frame the set as a celebration of her dominant pop career. The performance also served as a pregnancy reveal.