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CBS News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery graduates from Iowa State
Detroit Lions running Back David Montgomery has graduated from college, six years after leaving to pursue a career in the NFL. On Saturday, Iowa State's football team posted a video on X of Montgomery walking across the stage in his cap and gown during a commencement ceremony with the caption, "Finished what he started." The Lions also posted a video on X with players and coaches, including fellow running back Jahmyr Gibbs, quarterback Jared Goff and receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, congratulating him on graduating from college. Montgomery played with the Cyclones from 2016 through 2018, racking up 2,925 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns. According to the Lions, he recorded the second-most rushing yards by a freshman in school history with 563. The 2025 season will mark Montgomery's third with the Lions and seventh in the NFL. On Wednesday, the team released its schedule for the upcoming season. See who they're facing here. Note: The above video first aired on Nov. 28, 2025.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery graduates from Iowa State
David Montgomery finished what he started on Saturday. The Detroit Lions running back returned to Ames, Iowa, to collect his degree from Iowa State in a clip shared by the program's football X account (formerly Twitter) on Saturday afternoon. Montgomery, 27, attended Iowa State from 2016 to 2018 before being selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. In three seasons with the Cyclones, Montgomery finished with 2,926 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns. Advertisement REQUIRED READING: Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers agree on big contract extension for former Iowa State QB In an accompanying tweet by the Detroit Lions, Montgomery was congratulated by teammates, including quarterback Jared Goff, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and running back Jahmyr Gibbs on his accomplishment. Montgomery has rushed for 1,790 yards and 25 touchdowns in the last two seasons with the Lions. He has 5,399 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns in his six NFL seasons. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lions RB David Montgomery gradates from Iowa State
The Independent
15-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Chelsea owner Boehly pulls out of move to buy Scotsman owner National World
Chelsea FC owner Todd Boehly's investment vehicle has backed out of a potential deal to buy newspaper group National World. Mr Boehly's Eldridge Media Holdings (EMH) business said in March that it was considering a takeover deal for the Scotsman and Yorkshire Post owner. However, shortly before a regulatory deadline on Thursday evening, his firm confirmed it has now withdrawn from the process. 'EMH confirms that, following careful consideration, it does not intend to make an offer for National World,' the group told the stock market. The announcement appears to clear the way for Media Concierge, a major shareholder in National World, to buy the business. Eldridge's interest came only a week after Media Concierge, which runs a raft of local newspapers in Ireland as well as direct mail and advertising operations, had secured approval for a £65.1 million takeover of National World. Shareholders had voted in favour of the process before Mr Boehly indicated he could put forward a rival proposal. The withdrawal also raises questions over Mr Boehly's recent pursuit of the Telegraph newspaper group. Eldridge reportedly held talks with National World executive chairman, and former Mirror Group boss, David Montgomery, over a move to buy the Telegraph and combine it with National World. Abu Dhabi-based RedBird IMI has been trying to sell the Telegraph Media Group business after its original takeover of the firm was blocked by UK legislators. In October, the seller announced that owner of The New York Sun, Dovid Efune, entered exclusive talks to buy the Telegraph in a deal worth around £550 million. However, RedBird IMI is understood to now be considering a variety of potential deals, including Mr Efune, amid difficulties from the proposed buyer to secure financing quickly.
Fox News
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery crucial to Super Bowl hopes, NFL legend says
The Detroit Lions have been on the cusp of a Super Bowl appearance in the last two seasons after making the conference championship in 2023 and winning 15 games in 2024, but have yet to be able to cross the line and into the biggest sporting event of the year. Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders expressed his belief that it will take the running back tandem of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery to get them there. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON "They're the best duo in the NFL and there's no reason that's going to change any time soon," Sanders told USA Today last week. "If a Super Bowl is in our future, in our near future, you would think those two guys would be a big part of it." Gibbs was the top rusher for the top-rated offense in the league. He led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns. He had 1,412 rushing yards. He earned a Pro Bowl nod for the second straight time. Montgomery, the veteran, has shown what he is capable of when he is fully healthy. He had 775 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last year. SHEDEUR SANDERS' FORMER TEAMMATE CONFIDENT IN QUARTERBACK'S ABILITY TO WIN BROWNS' STARTING JOB "David Montgomery, he's been a great running back in the NFL for many years, and he just added to that coming over from the Bears and putting him with this Lions offensive line," Sanders added. "And then, you see what Jahmyr Gibbs was able to do last season, really from the time, the last two years that he's been here, but I felt like last year was more of a breakout season for him." The Lions only got better on the offensive line with the selection of Tate Ratledge in the draft. He will be with Taylor Decker, Christian Mahogany, Frank Ragnow and Penei Sewell. It is clear the perception of the Lions has changed since the arrival of Dan Campbell. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The expectations will only get higher as the years move on. Detroit has showcased what they can do in the regular season, but putting it together for a Super Bowl appearance will be key. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sanford aims to implement micro-transit pilot project
A micro-transit pilot project is on the agenda of the Sanford City Council. During a work session on Tuesday, the council heard about a plan from David Montgomery, senior planner. Authorization of the pilot project could come before the council on May 6, he said. Some $1 million in funding would come through a NC Department of Transportation grant. Montgomery said the pilot project would work similar to Uber or Lyft private ride services. The zone that would be served still has yet to be decided, along with hours of operation and prices of fares. He said Lee County is purchasing three vehicles for the pilot project, which would be operated by the County of Lee Transit System, or COLTS. He noted that three vehicles would run on weekdays and two on weekends. During discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Mark Akinosho said the goal is to provide services for city residents and promote tourism. S3 HOUSING CONNECT Council also heard about 'resetting' the S3 Housing Connect program, which was founded in 2017 to help deal with homelessness. Tradell Adkins, community development planner, said the focus of S3 is moving from homelessness to housing. Gabby Murillo and Tamara Brogan said they were involved with the program since its founding after the demolition of the Simmons building at 710 Wall St. dislocated 18 residents. Murillo, a local realtor, said she wants to get more private entities involved in S3 instead of just nonprofits and government organizations. She noted that a down payment housing assistance program offers $15,000 per home purchase, but only 18 people used it last year. 'They don't know about it,' she said. 'We're working on a marketing initiative.' 'Covid kind of knocked us out of our momentum,' Brogan said. BLOCK PARTY At the end of the meeting, Mayor Rebecca Wyhof Salmon reminded attendees about the city's annual Block Party, which is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Volunteers will meet for a free breakfast at 332 North Ave., and then proceed to clean or spruce up a nearby section of the city. This is the city's 13th block party. For more information, contact Karen Kennedy at 919-718-4657, ext. 5391, or DEMOLITION BOND TO BE DEMOLISHED? Inspections Administrator Patrick Marion spoke of plans to do away with a $500 bond for those who wish to demolish a building. Marion said the city would continue charging a $90 permit fee for a demolition, but noted that bond isn't needed. Planning Director Marshall Downey said the city has not had to use such bond funds over the past 20 years. That would only occur if the permit holder didn't demolish the building. Doing away with the bond, which will be considered by council on May 6, would mean that 100% of the city's permits could be obtained online, Marion said. Some 80% of the city's permits are currently obtained online with the remainder done in person.
