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Fox News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Eagles' Saquon Barkley hints NFL retirement will be sudden and come 'out of nowhere'
After eclipsing the 2,000-yard rushing mark during the 2024 regular season, Saquon Barkley was named the cover athlete for "Madden NFL 26." Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason. His historic first year in Philly earned him Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors. By all accounts, the 28-year-old will enter the 2025 season in the prime of his career. However, the star running back recently hinted that when he does eventually step away from the game, it could be sudden. During a recent appearance on former NFL player Chris Long's "Green Light Podcast," Barkley was asked if he would step away while he was still at the peak of his career or if he would stick around. "I'll probably [be] one of those guys that it would be out of nowhere," Barkley responded in reference to his eventual retirement. "I'll probably just wake up one day, whether it's next year or two years or four years and just be like, 'Yeah, it's over.' I don't think I will ever lose that passion." Barkley then cited Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders' shocking decision to walk away from the NFL in 1998. "The competitive nature is always going to be there. I like, probably my favorite player of all time is Barry Sanders, so probably similar to that. Maybe one day, like it'll be out of nowhere, I'll probably be ballin', and just be like, 'Yeah, call it quits.'" Sanders racked up 15,269 career rushing yards before he abruptly retired. He needed less than 1,500 yards to catch up to Walter Payton's then all-time rushing record. Dallas Cowboys great Emmitt Smith currently sits atop the league's all-time list. The Eagles rewarded Barkley's productive 2024 campaign with a lucrative two-year contract extension. Barkley entered the 2025 campaign with 7,216 career rushing yards and was a key part of the Eagles' run to the Super Bowl LIX title. Barkley is credited with seven NFL seasons, while Sanders played a total of 10 years in the league. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin football legend explains his own NFL draft misleading phone call story
Wisconsin football legend explains his own NFL draft misleading phone call story No story has dominated the post-NFL draft headlines quite like the first-round prank call from the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who was eventually selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 144 overall pick in the fifth round. The saga, which resulted in the NFL disciplining both Ulbrich and the Falcons, has prompted many current and former NFL players to discuss their draft call stories -- misleading calls, prank calls, or otherwise. One such story came from Wisconsin legend Melvin Gordon. Gordon was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the No. 15 pick of the first round of the 2015 draft. However, when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were on the clock to start the draft, he received a mysterious call from a Florida area code. "So I'm sitting at the [NFL draft] table," Gordon began. "As soon as the draft opened, I get a Florida number that called my phone. I said, 'Ain't no way I'm going No. 1...' I'm sitting there talking to my agent, saying, 'I don't want to pick it up. Because if it isn't Tampa Bay, I'm going to be pissed, or Jacksonville.' [My agent] said, 'No, just pick it up.' So I [do so], it's [Wisconsin wide receiver] George Rushing's dad. He says, 'Hey Mel, I see you on the camera, man. You look good in your suit.'" "You know the call, that adrenaline. He stole that from me," Gordon continued. "And what made me the maddest, is how he'd even get my number?" Here is the full story, from his appearance with former Badgers James White, Montee Ball and Jonathan Taylor on the Green Light Podcast. The Buccaneers selected Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston No. 1 overall that year. The Jacksonville Jaguars, the other Florida team with a high pick, then took Florida defensive end Dante Fowler at No. 3. Gordon eventually went No. 15 to the then-San Diego Chargers -- still the highest a former Badger has been selected since J.J. Watt went No. 11 overall in 2011. The former Wisconsin star went on to have a terrific NFL career with the Chargers (2015-19), Denver Broncos (2020-22) and Baltimore Ravens (2023), totaling 9,056 scrimmage yards and 70 touchdowns on 1,905 touches. The veteran running back has not officially retired entering the 2025 season, although he's appeared in only four games over the last two years, all with the Ravens in 2023. He spent the 2024 season as a free agent. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Economic Key
30-04-2025
- Business
- Economic Key
Shaimaa El-Badawy: Regular Sustainability Reporting Enhances Organizational Credibility and Builds Stakeholder Trust
Dr. Shaimaa El-Badawy, sustainability expert and host of the Green Light Podcast, emphasized that adopting sustainability principles is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity. She stated that sustainability plays a vital role in enhancing a company's public image, building a long-lasting reputation, and fostering greater trust among customers and stakeholders. Her remarks came during a workshop organized by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Manufacturing at Misr University for Science and Technology, as part of the training program titled 'Towards Green Innovation for the Pharmacists of the Future.' El-Badawy highlighted the central role that environmental media plays in supporting sustainability programs and initiatives. The Role of Media in Supporting Corporate Sustainability El-Badawy explained that media coverage of environmental and social initiatives reflects an organization's commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Publishing transparent, periodic reports on sustainability practices, she added, enhances institutional credibility in the eyes of stakeholders. She also noted that organizations investing in green innovation—such as renewable energy and sustainable agriculture—position themselves as leaders in sustainable development. This gives them a competitive edge and strengthens their brand image in the market. Sustainability as a Pillar of Social Responsibility El-Badawy pointed out that sharing environmental success stories and engaging in community activities help reinforce the perception of an organization as a socially and environmentally responsible entity. This, in turn, boosts customer loyalty and attracts environmentally conscious consumers. She further stressed the importance of organizations responding effectively to natural disasters and environmental crises by implementing emergency sustainability plans—demonstrating their capacity for social responsibility and crisis resilience. In conclusion, El-Badawy called on media outlets to focus on the broader social and economic impact of sustainability initiatives, including the creation of green jobs, improved public health, and contributions to the green economy transition. The workshop also featured sessions on green human resources management strategies by Dr. Mahmoud Fawzy, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Mass Communication, and strategic planning for green entrepreneurship led by marketing expert Islam Waheed. At the end of the event, the faculty honored the speakers for their contributions to promoting awareness of sustainability and green innovation. Special recognition was also given to Dr. Amani Omar El-Husseiny, Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication, and Dr. Nehad El-Didamony, Executive Director of the workshop, for their efforts in making the event a success. تم نسخ الرابط
USA Today
17-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Bucs TE after the 2022 season: 'I'm done with football'
Former Bucs TE after the 2022 season: 'I'm done with football' Cameron Brate went from undrafted free agent to beloved franchise great. While the former Bucs tight end isn't going to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, or even the Ring of Honor in Raymond James Stadium, he has carved out a place in the hearts of Bucs fans for his effort and reliability over his nine seasons with the team. On a recent episode of Chris Long's Green Light Podcast, the veteran tight end was on and served as a guest for them. He discussed a variety of topics, but one of them was particularly enlightening: the 2022 season. Speaking with teammate Rob Gronkowski on the podcast, Brate shared, "That was not a very fun year for the Buccaneers," said Brate when talking with Gronk about playing the 2022 season. "That year, like I think everyone got done with that year, and the building was like, 'Alright, I'm done with football.'" After that season, both Brate and Tom Brady would eventually retire from football. The team had some ups and downs in the previous offseason, from Bruce Arians retirement, to them limping into the playoffs, where they lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the first round. The team has been climbing its way out of mediocrity ever since sadly.
USA Today
27-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Stefon Diggs signing
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breaks silence on Stefon Diggs signing New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel elaborated on the team's decision to sign four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs when appearing on the "Green Light Podcast" with Chris Long. After failing to sign multiple free agent receivers, the Patriots finally landed on a three-year, $69 million deal with Diggs, a 31-year-old wideout coming off a torn ACL. This was clearly a situation where the need was too great to pass up. 'Just trying to make sure we're supporting Drake and supporting the football team," Vrabel said. "And again, this is a highly competitive, confident receiver that's produced throughout his career in multiple ways. He's got a play strength to him that you see that he can play physical. route craft, good at the catch point, has been good in the red zone. "There's a play style to him that I've always appreciated and that we want to continue to enhance and make sure that he's doing things to help us. But it's just his conversation, his demeanor, his attitude and his presence have been great through our conversations. And hopefully we can continue to add good players.' When healthy, Diggs has consistently produced at a Pro Bowl level. His best years came with quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, but he continued being productive in his one-and-done season with the Houston Texans last year as well. He finished the year with 47 catches for 496 yards and three touchdowns. The potential was there for him to notch his seventh straight 1,000-yard receiving season under his belt. He'll try to get back to producing big numbers as the likely go-to target for a Patriots team that has desperately needed help at receiver for years.
