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Kyler Murray’s ‘study hall’ clause is a bizarre move by the Cardinals, one that both parties now must live with

Kyler Murray’s ‘study hall’ clause is a bizarre move by the Cardinals, one that both parties now must live with

By all accounts, the Arizona Cardinals have done something unprecedented in the NFL’s history of elite quarterback contracts. And it’s not the $230.5 million total commitment in Kyler Murray’s record-setting deal. Nor is it the $160 million in guaranteed money or the $46.1 million average salary. All of those numbers had the league buzzing last week. But it’s another, much smaller number that had jaws hitting the floor on Monday. Four. More specifically, four hours. A time increment… Source link

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Lawmakers from both parties say banning Russian oil may be worth the ‘hurt’

The Biden administration’s sanction strategy hinges on levying severe sanctions on pretty much every facet of the Russian economy except energy. But that plan is getting more and more pushback in Washington, even from some members of Biden’s own party. Russia is the world’s second-largest producer of natural gas and third-largest producer of crude oil, And while the energy market has begun to impose a sort of ‘de facto ban,’ the sanctions were designed to try to minimize the impact on… Source link

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Both parties could agree on retirement and trade in 2022

It’s hard to imagine much bipartisan cooperation coming in 2022. President Joe Biden said Wednesday the strategy of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is “to do anything to prevent Biden from being a success.”  And speaking to Yahoo Finance the next day, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) shot back by saying, “We haven’t had a single invitation to sit down, from this president or Speaker [Nancy] Pelosi.” Despite the gridlock, Brady mentioned four areas he believes both parties could agree… Source link

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NBA issuing cease-and-desist orders for All-Star parties

Against the wishes of some its biggest stars, the NBA is holding its All-Star Game in Atlanta this weekend. Traditionally, the All-Star Game comes with a wave of parties throughout the host city, enjoyed by fans, players and everyone else involved. The NBA obviously doesn’t want that to happen this year, because the U.S. is still mired in a pandemic and large gatherings remain dangerous. The mayor of Atlanta has already issued a statement pleading fans and event organizers to not come to her… Source link

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Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties: 'Just lay low and cool it' – Yahoo Sports

With Super Sunday just four days away, Dr. Anthony Fauci has a warning for football fans who might be planning a big Super Bowl party amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic: Don’t. “Just lay low and cool it,” Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Wednesday. “As much fun as it is to get together in a big Super Bowl party, now is not the time to do that,” Fauci said on NBC’s “Today” show…. Source link

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