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Jon Gruden says he’s ‘ashamed’ about emails that ended Raiders tenure

Jon Gruden says he’s ‘ashamed’ about emails that ended Raiders tenure

Jon Gruden is currently suing the NFL over the emails that ended his tenure as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, but that apparently doesn’t mean he doesn’t regret said emails. The former Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach addressed the issue at the Little Rock Touchdown Club on Tuesday, saying he was “ashamed” of the emails, but still believes himself to be a good person. Gruden’s comment: “I’m not going to say anything but honest things here. I’m ashamed about what has come about… Source link

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The NFL wants Jon Gruden’s lawsuit to go away; here’s why it’s important it doesn’t

The NFL wants Jon Gruden’s lawsuit to go away; here’s why it’s important it doesn’t

We can confidently speculate on its reasons, but the NFL really wants Jon Gruden to shut up and go away. Which puts me in the supremely uncomfortable position of … having to root for Gruden to dig in and keep fighting the league? Ugh. What a downright icky realization. Let me explain: In court filings recently reviewed by reporter David Charns of KLAS, the NFL alleges that Gruden didn’t just send racist, sexist, xenophobic and/or anti-gay emails while he was with ESPN and writing to… Source link

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UFC president Dana White says he helped broker deal for Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski to join Raiders in 2020, but Jon Gruden ‘blew it up’

UFC president Dana White says he helped broker deal for Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski to join Raiders in 2020, but Jon Gruden ‘blew it up’

UFC president Dana White said he helped set up a deal for Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to join the Las Vegas Raiders during the 2020 free agency period, but then-Raiders head coach Jon Gruden “blew the deal up.” White told the story during the “UFC with the Gronks” broadcast for UFC 278 on Saturday night. He said he never planned to tell the story, until Gronkowski asked him about it on the broadcast. “I worked to put that deal together for Brady and Gronk to come to the Raiders,” White said…. Source link

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Rangers’ decision to fire Jon Daniels now hints at unrealistic expectations after Corey Seager, Marcus Semien moves

Rangers’ decision to fire Jon Daniels now hints at unrealistic expectations after Corey Seager, Marcus Semien moves

The Texas Rangers’ offseason undeniably produced some eye-popping news. Corey Seager — $325 million. Marcus Semien — $175 million. Jon Gray — $56 million. With a new stadium built and a farm system headed toward rebuilt, the moves heralded an intent to win again. So as the 2022 team fades into the background with a 52-64 record, some feelings of disappointment were to be expected. The realization that this won’t be a case of instant gratification was apparently a hard one to swallow… Source link

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper says Game 4 winner shouldn’t have counted

Lightning’s Jon Cooper says Game 4 winner shouldn’t have counted

Lightning head coach Jon Cooper got emotional in his brief press conference after Game 4. Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper got emotional in what was a bizarre postgame press conference following Game 4’s overtime thriller. Cooper answered just one question during his availability, meticulously choosing his words before cryptically sharing that Wednesday’s loss to the Colorado Avalanche was tougher than any other his club has dealt with during its previous two runs to the Stanley Cup… Source link

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Jon Voight posts Facebook video asking for gun control

Jon Voight posts Facebook video asking for gun control

Jon Voight speaks out on gun control. (Photo: Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic) Jon Voight is demanding gun control. The longtime Republican and Trump supporter posted a video to his official Facebook page, calling for “proper” qualifications for gun ownership and testing, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Tex. on May 24, 2022. In his social media video, the Deliverance star said his “heart bleeds for all those lost.” “It’s not about left, right, guns, no… Source link

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