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USA Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
It's past time for the Saints to honor the 'Dome Patrol' with Superdome statues
It's past time for the Saints to honor the 'Dome Patrol' with Superdome statues Hall of Fame linebacker Sam Mills would've turned 66 on Tuesday Legendary former New Orleans Saints linebacker Sam Mills would have turned 66 on Tuesday, June 3, and he's remembered fondly by many who knew him -- in two different NFL cities. After leading the great "Dome Patrol" defenses with the Saints, Mills took on a new challenge as a member of the expansion-era Carolina Panthers, first as a player and later as a coach. A life-size (5-foot-9) bronze statue in his likeness stands vigilant outside the Panthers' home stadium in Charlotte. It's well past time the Saints honor Mills and his teammates in that legendary four-man linebacker corps with a commemoration of their own. Two of them have already passed away. Mills died in 2005 and Vaughan Johnson passed in 2019, which left Rickey Jackson and Pat Swilling as the two surviving members. People should be given their flowers when they're still here to accept them and see how they're appreciated. Several statues already surround the Caesars Superdome. In 2014, a statue depicting the team's late owner Tom Benson hoisting the Lombardi Trophy began to overlook Champions Square. Since 2012, the famous "Rebirth" monument highlighting Steve Gleason's blocked punt in the first Saints home game after Hurricane Katrina can be found at the southwest corner of the plaza. The Superdome Vietnam Memorial has stood on the Poydras Street side since 1984. There's plenty of room for a space to honor the "Dome Patrol." Just look at what they accomplished together. All four linebackers were selected for the Pro Bowl in 1992, and to this day three of them rank in the top three solo tackles leaders for the Saints -- Jackson first (1,104), Mills second (894), and Johnson third (664), with Swilling, who played the fewest games in New Orleans of the bunch, ranking 14th (354). The group combined for 18 Pro Bowl nods and 12 spots on the All-Pro teams. They have all been inducted to the Saints Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, too. Jackson was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 with Mills joining him posthumously in 2022. Swilling has gained a lot of support as a senior candidate. They gave Saints fans something to cheer for when the team really, really needed it. We're in a similar spot today with a brutal playoff drought and organizational upheaval.
The Herald Scotland
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Peterborough stance on Celtic transfer target Harley Mills
Taylor is out of contract and has interested parties across Europe as he is now a free agent. It means fresh reinforcements are needed on the left-hand side with a decision yet to be made on a potential permanent move for Jeffrey Schlupp who spent the tail end of last season on loan at Parkhead. Mills, 19, is under contract until next year at Posh and the club, it is understood, would prefer to sell rather than see their player leave on a free. Read more: Celtic confirm Como Cup participation with four clubs involved Ex-Celtic winger Daniel Arzani could return to Scotland as Hearts make him target But while Celtic are believed to be keen on the defender, it's understood no official offer has been tabled despite suggestions that the League One side had received a bid. Mills' performances brought eyes last season with scouts flocking to watch the promising young full-back. Fulham reportedly submitted a £1million opening offer for the player which was knocked back. Mills has made 28 senior career appearances to date and has chipped in two goals and two assists. One of those strikes came in the Vertu Trophy Final vs ex-Celt Tomoki Iwata's Birmingham City at Wembley in April of this year.
The National
4 hours ago
- Business
- The National
Peterborough stance on Celtic transfer target Harley Mills
The Hoops are on the lookout for a left-back as a deputy for Kieran Tierney as Greg Taylor looks to be on the way out. Taylor is out of contract and has interested parties across Europe as he is now a free agent. It means fresh reinforcements are needed on the left-hand side with a decision yet to be made on a potential permanent move for Jeffrey Schlupp who spent the tail end of last season on loan at Parkhead. Mills, 19, is under contract until next year at Posh and the club, it is understood, would prefer to sell rather than see their player leave on a free. Read more: Celtic confirm Como Cup participation with four clubs involved Ex-Celtic winger Daniel Arzani could return to Scotland as Hearts make him target But while Celtic are believed to be keen on the defender, it's understood no official offer has been tabled despite suggestions that the League One side had received a bid. Mills' performances brought eyes last season with scouts flocking to watch the promising young full-back. Fulham reportedly submitted a £1million opening offer for the player which was knocked back. Mills has made 28 senior career appearances to date and has chipped in two goals and two assists. One of those strikes came in the Vertu Trophy Final vs ex-Celt Tomoki Iwata's Birmingham City at Wembley in April of this year.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Gov. Mills signs law designating Jan. 6 as 'day to remember'
Jun. 2—AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed a new law creating an annual "day to remember" honoring democracy on the anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks on the U.S. Capitol. The law, signed Thursday, will require the governor to issue a proclamation each year on the date "honoring the resilience of democracy" and encouraging people to use the day to reflect "on the values of democracy, civic responsibility and the importance of protecting constitutional governance." The annual proclamation would also encourage educational institutions and libraries to observe the day with discussions, events and programming to educate people about the importance of civic engagement and the rule of law. Mills condemned the Jan. 6 attacks at the time, saying that leaders across the country should denounce the violence and defend democracy, and that all Americans should work to restore honor and decency. Ben Goodman, a spokesperson for Mills, said Monday that she signed the new law "to honor the courage and sacrifice of law enforcement — particularly the Capitol Police, some of whom lost their lives due to the events of that day — and to remind Maine people that American democracy and the rule of law — which she strongly champions — is fragile and must be protected." Brian Sicknick, a U.S. Capitol Police officer, died after being assaulted and collapsing during the attacks. Four other police officers who responded to the attacks died by suicide in the following weeks. The law was sponsored by Rep. Rafael Macias, D-Topsham, who said last month that he brought it forward as a way of preserving the truth about what happened during the attacks perpetuated by Donald Trump's supporters after he lost the 2020 presidential election. "Jan. 6, 2021, is a day I will never forget," Macias said during a floor debate in the House of Representatives. "I'm so glad it will be remembered for what it was — a rebuffed coup attempt that was completed four years later. We should write down how it really happened, otherwise it will be remembered how (rioters) want our descendants to believe it. This bill puts that day on the record." The bill generated heated debate in the House before being approved 74-65. Republicans argued the proposal was only fueling division and presenting a one-sided narrative around the events of Jan. 6 while Democrats said the day of remembrance is important for documenting history. It later received final approval by a 19-14 margin in the Senate. Copy the Story Link
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Maine Senate approves farmworker minimum wage bill
A farmworker in Maine harvests zucchini. (Courtesy of John Williams/MOFGA) The Maine Senate supported a measure to guarantee agricultural workers state minimum wage. On Monday, the upper chamber voted 22-12 with a couple Republicans joining the majority party in the initial passage of LD 589. The legislation will next go to the House of Representatives for an initial vote and will need enactment votes from both chambers before it could be sent to Gov. Janet Mills for approval. Granting minimum wage to farmworkers has been a years-long effort in Maine. Last year, Mills put forward a proposal that she ended up vetoing after the Labor Committee made changes to the bill. The bill this year mirrors the proposal Mills proposed last session. 'With this legislation, we send a clear message, Madam President, to those who harvest our food, nourish our families and sustain our communities,' said Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross (D-Cumberland). 'We say today: 'Your work matters, your dignity is recognized, your contributions are invaluable and the state of Maine will no longer tolerate a system built on exclusion and inequity.'' Talbot Ross, who sponsored the bill, also described the legislation as a way to 'turn the page on a painful history,' referring to the historic exclusion of agricultural workers from labor rights. Later in the discussion, Talbot Ross clarified that she was not calling any individuals 'racist' or 'second-class,' but referring to a pattern of discrimination throughout history that excluded Black and brown workers from certain labor protections. The version of the bill supported by the Senate is pared back from the original proposal that also included overtime protections and a phased in overtime wage. Those were removed during the committee process. Multiple Republicans who spoke in opposition to the bill emphasized the importance of piecework for some farms in the state, such as the blueberry industry, which pay people based on how much they pick. Sen. Scott Cyrway (R-Kennebec) said that system encourages people to take pride in their work, while Sen. Joseph Martin (R-Oxford) said, 'piecework is not evil.' Both voted against the legislation. However, Sen. Mike Tipping (D-Penobscot), who co-chairs the Labor Committee, clarified that the bill does not prohibit piecework. The other issue raised on the floor stems from broader concerns about automatically updating the state's minimum wage with inflation, as is already the case in state law. Though he said he was 'reluctantly' voting in favor of the bill, Sen. Dick Bradstreet (R-Kennebec) reminded his colleagues that he believes automatic increases to the state minimum wage are hurting the economy. However, he noted that LD 589 doesn't pertain to such cost-of-living increases. Bradstreet said there were components in the original draft of the bill that he did not support, but he backed the amended version because members of the agriculture industry expressed their approval to the committee. Tipping also noted during floor discussion that many agricultural employers in the state told the committee they already pay more than the state's minimum wage of $14.65 an hour. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
