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Boston Globe
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Former Patriots kicker Nick Folk reuniting with Jets
'Listen, he is a very established kicker in this league,' Glenn said of Folk. 'When you go back and you look at his stats from the last couple of years, man, they've been above board. And I've said this from the beginning: Anybody that can help us win games, man, we're going to take a look at that.' Advertisement Folk was nicknamed 'Folk Hero' during his first stint with the Jets for his ability to make crucial kicks, particularly during the second of New York's consecutive runs to the AFC championship game under Rex Ryan in the 2010 season. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up His 729 points rank second on the Jets' franchise list, trailing only Pat Leahy (1,470). In 104 games with New York, Folk was 175 of 213 on field-goal attempts (82.2%) and 204 of 206 on extra points. 'I'm happy that he chose us,' Glenn said, 'to be a part of what we're trying to do.' Related : Advertisement He was a sixth-round draft pick of Dallas in 2007 out of Arizona and was selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. After three years with the Cowboys, he signed a free agent deal with the Jets in 2010. His 56-yard field goal that season set a franchise mark that has since been eclipsed. Folk booted a 32-yarder with three seconds left to beat Indianapolis in the AFC wild-card round. Folk signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent in 2017 and struggled with an injury before being released. He was out of football until signing with Arizona of the Alliance of American Football in 2019. That's when the Patriots took a chance on him and he made 108 of 121 attempts (89.3 percent) from 2019-22. Related : In other roster moves Tuesday, the Jets signed running back Lawrance Toafili and offensive lineman Liam Fornadel and waived/injured center Gus Hartwig, who left practice Monday with a knee injury.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants' Brian Daboll tells Kay Adams why he already named Russell Wilson QB1
The post Giants' Brian Daboll tells Kay Adams why he already named Russell Wilson QB1 appeared first on ClutchPoints. When Russell Wilson was announced as the starting quarterback for the New York Giants, it was not necessarily a shocking decision, but there might've been some surprised by how early it was made in the offseason program. As the Giants look to improve on their flaws in training camp, head coach Brian Daboll would speak more on the choice to have Wilson as the team's starting quarterback. There are many that won't be moved at all by the choice, as it could be seen as an easy one when looking at the amount of experience and football played by Wilson compared to Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart. Daboll would echo the same sentiments to Kay Adams when speaking about Wilson being the starting signal-caller for New York. 'He has a lot of experience, he's played a lot of football, played at a high level,' Daboll said. 'I think he's been good for our for our young players on both sides of the ball, with how he approaches things, his process, his communication. Still throws it well. He's looked good in camp, he's down a little bit in weight, he's moving around pretty good.' 'So I think a lot of guys have a lot of confidence in him,' Daboll continued. 'And again, he's a player that's played at a high level for such a long period of time that players that are young, which we have a lot of young players on our team, look up to him a little bit, ask him a lot of questions, and he's been excellent with the guys.' The Giants' duo of Russell Wilson and Malik Nabers will be one to watch The connection that fans are excited to see is the Giants' duo of Wilson and wide receiver Malik Nabers, as the two have already formed a rapport in training camp. Nabers would even speak highly of Wilson to the media, saying that the Super Bowl-winning player is an ultra-personable person. 'You see how he has a relationship with everybody in the building, and it's important,' Nabers said, according to Madelyn Burke. It isn't a one-sided favorable view, and as the chance that Wilson can talk about the impressive Nabers, who recorded 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns in his rookie year, is always positive, like when speaking about his work ethic. 'I just love how he works,' Wilson said, according to the team's website. 'A lot of times, you get talented guys, and their work ethic is super high, but can they keep it consistent? That's what you're always looking for, and I think his consistency and his love for the game… we're excited to work together.' The two look to help New York improve after finishing 3-14 last season as they open the upcoming season against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 7. Related: Giants' Brian Daboll reveals what Abdul Carter couldn't stop talking about for 3 days Related: Cam Skattebo training camp update will catch Giants fans' attention
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Russell Wilson reveals what Jaxson Dart is doing right at Giants training camp
The post Russell Wilson reveals what Jaxson Dart is doing right at Giants training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints. The New York Giants know that they need to start winning games during the 2025 NFL season. Giants owner John Mara nearly fired Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen after the 2024 season. If the Giants do not put together a winning season this fall, big changes could be coming to New York. Thankfully, the Giants have a talented quarterback room that should give fans hope for the 2025 season. Russell Wilson said on Monday that Giants rookie Jaxson Dart is constantly asking questions. Wilson explained that it is exactly what he wants to see from a young quarterback. 'I think anytime a young guy asks a question you always want to be able to impact him and help him,' Wilson said on Up & Adams with Kay Adams. 'We want to make every player better, that's the goal every day.' The Giants aggressively rebuilt their quarterback room this offseason. New York signed Russell Wilson to a one-year contract worth $21 million. They also signed Jameis Winston in free agency and traded up to draft Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Wilson sees a lot of positive traits in his Giants teammates. 'We've got a team of young, hungry, humble guys that get here early and are ready to work. They're determined and stay extra,' Wilson concluded. 'These fans, they really want it too.' Hopefully the Giants can deliver a memorable 2025 season that sees the franchise return to prominence. Giants' Brian Daboll explains why he already named Russell Wilson QB1 Wilson was not the only Giant to talk with Kay Adams on Monday. Adams also spoke with Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who explained why he has already named Wilson as the team's starting quarterback. 'He has a lot of experience, he's played a lot of football, played at a high level,' Daboll said. 'I think he's been good for our for our young players on both sides of the ball, with how he approaches things, his process, his communication. Still throws it well. He's looked good in camp, he's down a little bit in weight, he's moving around pretty good.' Daboll believes that New York's young players need to look up to Wilson during the 2025 NFL season. 'So I think a lot of guys have a lot of confidence in him,' Daboll continued. 'And again, he's a player that's played at a high level for such a long period of time that players that are young, which we have a lot of young players on our team, look up to him a little bit, ask him a lot of questions, and he's been excellent with the guys.' It will be fascinating to see how the new-look Giants offense performs later this fall. Related: Giants' Malik Nabers reveals role in Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart additions Related: Giants' Malik Nabers sends warning to Jayden Daniels
The Guardian
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Trump says Epstein ‘stole' Virginia Giuffre from Mar-a-Lago staff role
Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Jeffrey Epstein, the late sex offender he socialized with for more than a decade, 'stole' Virginia Giuffre and other young female staffers whom he hired away from the president's Mar-a-Lago country club. Speaking to reporters onboard Air Force One as he returned to Washington from Scotland, Trump was asked to elaborate on his earlier comments about falling out with Epstein because he took employees from his business. The president said on Monday that he had kicked Epstein out of his club 'because he did something that was inappropriate' – specifically, that 'he stole people that worked for me'. Senior White House aides have repeatedly suggested in recent weeks that Trump broke with Epstein in about 2004 and expelled him from the Mar-a-Lago club for inappropriate behavior of a sexual nature. In a statement last week, spokesperson Steven Cheung said Trump 'kicked him out of his club for being a creep'. The president's account of the break being motivated by pique at having his employees poached by his friend cast the break in a different light. On Tuesday, a reporter asked Trump: 'The workers that were taken from you – were some of them young women?' Trump replied: 'The answer is yes, they were. People that worked in the spa.' Another reporter then asked if Trump one of the people he was referring to was Giuffre, one of Epstein's most prominent accusers who said in a sworn complaint that she was hired away from the Mar-a-Lago spa by Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell in 2000, when she was 16. Giuffre, who died this year, alleged in her complaint that she was first abused by Epstein and Maxwell together, and then 'lent out to other powerful men', including Prince Andrew. 'I think she worked at the spa,' Trump replied. 'I think so. I think that was one of the people, yeah. He stole her. And by the way, she had no complaints about us, as you know. None whatsoever.' The president and his administration are working desperately to change the subject away from Epstein – an issue that has lately roiled his base. But his latest claim that one of those employees was the 16-year-old Giuffre also complicates the timeline. Giuffre was hired away from Mar-a-Lago in 2000, but two years later, Trump spoke highly of Epstein to a reporter. 'I've known Jeff for 15 years. Terrific guy,' Trump told New York magazine in late 2002. 'He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side.' Sarah Blaskey, a Miami Herald investigative reporter, also pointed out in her 2020 book on Mar-a-Lago that Epstein remained on the membership rolls of Mar-a-Lago until October 2007, more than a year after he was first arrested and charged with soliciting prostitution from a minor. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for conspiring with Epstein to sexually traffic minors, has offered to testify before Congress but has asked lawmakers to give her immunity, along with other major conditions, according to a list of demands sent to the House oversight committee by her attorneys, seen by CNN. Lauren Gambino contributed reporting
Toronto Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
American Eagle ad promoting Sydney Sweeney's ‘good jeans' slammed for racial undertones
Sydney Sweeney in denim jacket and jeans, lying on floor in American Eagle ad campaign. Photo by American Eagle / Instagram Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Sydney Sweeney's new denim-focused fall campaign for American Eagle has sparked backlash for the brand — and the actress — for alleged racial undertones. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account As part of the campaign, the retailer is launching 'The Sydney Jean,' a limited-run, wide-legged jean that was produced in collaboration with the Euphoria star, according to a press release. Sweeney, 27, is featured in an array of photos and videos, including one where she cleans off a large poster of herself, boasting a tagline that appears to be a pun about denim. The phrase initially said: 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Genes,' before the last word is crossed out and replaced with 'Jeans.' That 'corrected' tagline, 'Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,' appears in nearly every ad for the campaign. But for some, the ad isn't just a showcase of a gorgeous woman with spectacular assets in different styles of denim bottoms and tops. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The woke brigade have taken issue with the apparent subtext of the campaign and blasted it for what they claim is a lack of diversity, with many now calling out American Eagle and Sweeney for 'white supremacy' and 'Nazi propaganda' over the phrase 'great genes (jeans?).' 'Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair colour, personality and even eye colour,' Sweeney said in one ad, before the camera pans up to her blue eyes. 'My jeans are blue.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Those who loathe the campaign see it as the promotion of eugenics and 'whiteness,' with haters criticizing Sweeney's appearance. RECOMMENDED VIDEO The collection, which features 'The Sydney Jean' and a limited-edition denim jacket, both display a butterfly motif representing domestic violence awareness. All revenue from its sales will be donated to the Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit offering free 24/7 mental health support, according to the campaign. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'Sweeney's girl next door charm and main character energy — paired with her ability to not take herself too seriously — is the hallmark of this bold, playful campaign,' American Eagle wrote on its website last week. When American Eagle announced the collaboration with Sweeney, the company's stock went up, NBC News reported. But the backlash appears to have forced a shift, with American Eagle's most recent post showing a different, and apparently more ethnically acceptable model — with the same tagline. Read More 'Denim on denim on denim… on denim,' the brand wrote in the Instagram caption. 'AE has great jeans.' 'Does she have great jeans like Sydney Sweeney, too, or is this just damage control?' one person commented. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. MLB Canada Canada Toronto Blue Jays Toronto & GTA
