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Fox Sports
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Micah Parsons Next Team Odds: Will Cowboys Trade Star DE?
The big ball has dropped in Big D. After the Cowboys and Micah Parsons have so far failed to agree on a contract extension, the star defensive end officially asked for a trade on Friday. Will Jerry Jones & Co. actually honor his request? See the odds for his next team at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Aug. 1. Micah Parsons next team Cowboys: -300 (bet $10 to win $13.33 total) Eagles: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total) Patriots: +1000 (bet $10 to win $110 total) Chargers: +1500 (bet $10 to win $160 total) Cardinals: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total) 49ers: +1600 (bet $10 to win $170 total) Rams: +1800 (bet $10 to win $190 total) It would be shocking if the Cowboys actually traded Parsons, right? Dallas' star defender has spent four years with the franchise, and since stepping foot on the field, he's been one of the most dominant forces in the NFL. In those four professional seasons, he's been named a Pro Bowler four times, first-team All-Pro twice, second-team All-Pro once and was NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. He's also averaging just over 13 sacks and nearly 16 tackles for loss per season. Still, Parsons is set to enter his fifth year with the Cowboys without a contract extension. With that, Parsons posted a statement on X on Friday afternoon, expressing his frustration with not having an extension, and announcing that he no longer sees a future in Dallas. Shortly after Parsons posted that message, Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb voiced his support for his teammate on the same platform. So, if the Cowboys somehow decided it would be better to trade Parsons than give him an extension, where could he land? You won't believe who is tied for second on the oddsboard: the Eagles. Philly is arguably Dallas' biggest rival, and is the reigning Super Bowl champion. The Eagles had the best defense in the league last season, and were the only team that allowed fewer than 300 yards per game (278.4). They were also one of two teams that allowed fewer than 18 points per game (17.8). Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Owners Can't Cope As 187lb Dog Is Needier Than a Puppy: 'Melt Your Heart'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Animal lovers are obsessed with a video of an enormous dog showing his attention-seeking side. The aptly-named Big D weighs 187 pounds, and according to his owners, is "more needy than [a] puppy"—as proven by a viral video to their TikTok account, @bigdandweenie. Posted on June 29, and viewed more than 1.3 million times, it shows a woman sitting on the sofa, with Big D relaxing beside her, sitting almost like a human with his back straight and his hind legs out before him. And as she tries to check something on her phone, the giant dog is determined to get some attention, and repeatedly taps her on the shoulder with his paw. She turns to him and smiles, asking: "What are you pawing me for?" And as he rests his huge paw on her shoulder yet again, she apologizes: "Sorry, was I ignoring you?" Big D stays in his same position, looking away and resting his paw protectively on her shoulder, only stopping when she scratches him under the chin—and as soon as she stops, the paw comes to rest on her again. The stand-off continues, with Big D continuing to tap her for attention every time she dares to look away or stop petting him. Big D is described in his owner's TikTok account as a Central Asian Ovcharka, also known as a Central Asian shepherd dog. The giant breed can grow up to 27.5 inches at the shoulder, and up to 110 pounds in weight, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). They are rare to see as pets, and do not make it on the AKC's list of the most popular dog breeds in the United States: the working dog breed has a natural instinct for territory, and are known for fearlessness towards large predators. Big D's owner explained in a comment that they have previously "raised many powerful breeds"—and they also own a tiny border terrier, Weenie, often seen playing with his much larger brother on their TikTok channel. Big D places his giant paw on his owner's shoulder. Big D places his giant paw on his owner's shoulder. TikTok @bigdandweenie Big D's video, captioned "Adorable Dogs That Melt Your Heart," proved popular with viewers, racking up close to 100,000 likes, as one commenter described the dog as a "distinguished gentleman," and another joked: "Whose horse is that?" One loved how Big D was "sitting like a human, the side eye, the expectation of constant attention," adding: "Love dogs." "His paw is nearly [the] size of her head," another pointed out, as another admitted: "My dog weighs 5 pounds, this blows my mind." Newsweek has contacted @bigdandweenie via TikTok for comment on this story. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KC barbecue restaurant with roots going back 87 years will close at end of May
Danny Edwards Blvd BBQ is closing at 2900 Southwest Blvd. at the end of May, its owners told The Star on Wednesday. That doesn't necessarily mean the Big D — a brisket sandwich on rye bread, topped with Swiss cheese and onion rings — and other popular items at the Kansas City barbecue joint are totally going away, though. 'We're going to cook from home for a while, and maybe sell out of a food truck,' said Joel Bremer, who runs the restaurant with his wife, Susan. 'And we might look into another brick-and-mortar. But we have to be out of here by the end of the month.' Though Bremer owns the business — he bought it from original owner Danny Edwards in 2018, about four years before Edwards died — the building is owned by Edwards' widow, Priscilla. Bremer said it's his understanding that she intends to sell the building to From the Earth, the marijuana dispensary that operates next door. Reached by phone, Priscilla Edwards declined to comment. From the Earth did not respond to a request for comment. The restaurant's history stretches back to 1938, when Jake 'Big Jake' Edwards opened the Old Southern Pit downtown near 10th Street and Baltimore Avenue. He grew it to five locations by 1960. Danny, his son, took over the original restaurant in 1980 and renamed it Lil' Jake's. In 1984, Danny moved his barbecue joint to 12th and Grand because the city wanted to build a parking garage on his spot. The new location — called Lil' Jake's Eat It An' Beat It, a reference to the fact that its modest size offered seating for just 18 customers — grew into a local institution. It was a favorite among downtown bankers, lawyers and city workers looking for an authentic Kansas City-style barbecue lunch within walking distance of their offices. That location also happened to be one block north of where the T-Mobile Center currently sits. In the early 2000s, the developers behind what is now the Power and Light District came knocking. They wanted Edwards' property for a parking lot. He and other small business owners in the area fought the city for a while, but eventually gave in. Edwards negotiated a deal that allowed him to relocate his restaurant to a 70-seat space at 2900 Southwest Blvd. Renamed Danny Edwards Blvd BBQ, it opened in 2007. Bremer said Edwards sold him the business six years ago because he'd been there for so long. 'I'd worked here 15 years before I bought the place,' Bremer said. 'Danny knew I'd keep doing things the way he taught me to do it.' He said he wasn't sure if From the Earth wanted to expand or just raze the building to add parking. 'It would be ironic if they wanted to bulldoze this place for a parking lot, given our history,' Bremer said. 'If that happened, I'm not sure I'd want to risk opening another place. Somebody'd eventually just come along and tear it down.'
Boston Globe
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Could Stars assistant Misha Donskov be the right coach for the Bruins?
The rumor mill late in the week had Tocchet, who spent parts of two seasons (1995-97) with the Bruins, high on the list of candidates to be the next Black and Gold bench boss. Team president Cam Neely and GM Don Sweeney were still players here during some or all of Tocchet's time in the Hub. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Meanwhile, on Thursday, Joel Quenneville landed squarely and securely back on the coach's retread mill, Advertisement Quenneville directed the Blackhawks to three Cup titles in 10-plus years in Chicago. He is a proven commodity, albeit a senior proven commodity. Surrounding himself with young, bright assistants who can relate to 20-somethings will be key, particularly on a roster dotted with very young talent expected to blossom as core/franchise players. Advertisement Cronin, booted after two years, had the Ducks pointed firmly in the right direction. They again finished out of the playoffs but improved by 21 points ― from 59 to 80 — a very substantial leap. Quenneville in 2008 likewise inherited a club that missed the playoffs under Denis Savard's direction. The Blackhawks jiggled up from 88 to 104 points and made it to the playoffs, ending a string of five consecutive DNQs. Related : As the coaching search remains active on Causeway Street, one name to keep in mind: Misha Donskov, now in his second year as an assistant coach on Peter DeBoer's staff in Dallas. Donskov, 48, was DeBoer's Team Canada assistant during February's 4 Nations Face-Off. Sweeney, remember, was GM of that championship squad. 'Really good guy,' was how one highly respected executive of another NHL club assessed Donskov when reached late in the week. 'Smart, organized, hard working. Paid his dues, for sure. Would be a progressive thinker with enough savvy to know when old school still applies.' Born and raised in Montreal (similar to late Bruins coach Pat Burns), Donskov has considerable experience coaching at the junior, international, and NHL levels. One of the expansion Golden Knights' first hires as director of hockey operations, he helped then-GM George McPhee craft a roster that made the Golden Knights an instant success story. In the summer of 2020, Donskov became one of DeBoer's assistants in Vegas and retained the job when Bruce Cassidy took over the bench. He hoisted the Cup with Cassidy and crew in June 2023 and weeks later reunited with DeBoer in Big D. Unquestionably, Donskov has to be considered a 'reach' candidate with the Bruins, but reach might be the ingredient this team needs. Advertisement Kevin Paul Dupont can be reached at
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘I hope you're sitting down - Gerry Ryan has died' – Colleagues reflect ahead of 15th anniversary of broadcaster's death
The 2FM broadcaster died unexpectedly from cardiac arrhythmia in 2010, and tomorrow marks the 15th anniversary of his passing. Fanning was a friend and colleague, he first worked with Ryan at Big D pirate radio before they both began in RTÉ. They travelled around the country together and hosted concerts such as Lark in the Park and Beat on The Street. When Fanning heard that Ryan was being moved to an early-morning slot at 2FM, he thought it was going to fail. 'I thought daytime listeners were a bit more conservative and within two weeks it was the biggest thing on radio and it stayed that way,' he said. 'So I thought it was great he was going there but I thought he would be curbed but of course you couldn't curb Gerry.' His outstanding memory of the broadcaster is his good humour. 'Gerry had a sense of humour like no one else I know. He was in the 1pc who just had it. He never told a joke in his life and wouldn't be able to tell a joke, but he could talk about the cup of tea in front of you now and would have you on the floor. He just had that quality,' he said. The news of Ryan's death stunned listeners and those who worked with him. 'I could not believe it. I was in shock. So was everyone. I mean you're 53 years old – what? ... It was just mad, stupid, terrible… He was a big presence on the radio and it was very sudden. And he was very young. And it was very stupid that it happened.' ADVERTISEMENT Fianna Fáil politician Cynthia Ní Mhurchú presented the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest at the Point Depot, now the 3Arena, with Ryan. 'My overall memory of working with Gerry Ryan during that Eurovision period was fun, it was overwhelming fun,' she said. 'On the night itself, I know Gerry was extremely nervous of heights and we had to come to the stage via a plank like a trapeze artist. We descended from the ceiling on an electronic plank and he was extremely nervous – so that is why we ended up holding hands.' Ireland won the Eurovision in 1994 with Charlie McGettigan and Paul Harrington's Rock 'n' Roll Kids. Meanwhile, Riverdance, starring Michael Flatley and Jean Butler, was staged for the first time. 'So that Eurovision was the Eurovision as far as I am concerned,' Ní Mhurchú said. Brenda Donohue worked on the Gerry Ryan show as a roving reporter. Her first report was after she spent the day down Dublin sewers - she instantly clicked with Ryan. 'He was great company. Serious when he needed to be… he threw himself into it and was such a naturally fluid broadcaster and very dynamic personality,' she said. Her favourite programmes were when they were on road, or segments that had a sense of 'divilment' to them – such as when Ryan ran a 'Houseslob of the Year' contest to rival the Calor 'Housewife of the Year'. Or when he claimed live on air that himself and the entire production were presenting the show in the nude to mark World Naturist Day. It was, of course, a joke, but the station was inundated with complaints, including one from one of his producer's mother. Brenda was preparing for her youngest son Harvey's first birthday when she heard about his death. She received a call from her husband, who told her he had heard a rumour. 'He said, 'I hope you're sitting down. I just heard that Gerry Ryan has died'. This was about 1pm and I said that's not true'. Then I rang Noel Kelly [Gerry Ryan's agent] and he confirmed it,' she said. Brenda and several other of Ryan's colleagues went on The Late Late Show to discuss the death of the broadcaster. 'And we were talking in the past and it was all very surreal. Then there was the funeral and we made shows immediately after because the public wanted to express their memories and feelings… It was a very hectic time," she said.
