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Shedeur Sanders Posts Cryptic 3-Word Message About Browns Future
Shedeur Sanders Posts Cryptic 3-Word Message About Browns Future originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cleveland Browns' four-player quarterback competition between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders has been one of the most-talked about storyline of the NFL offseason. Advertisement Head coach Kevin Stefanski has maintained ever since the draft that all four players have an equal chance of winning the job, though many suspect it's Flacco's to lose given his experience as an NFL starter. 'Once you get into training camp, of course, you're getting ready to play games and ultimately getting ready for playing the season, but right now [deciding a starter is] not our focus,' Stefanski stated last month. The odds seem stacked against Sanders, who many expected to be a first-round draft pick back in April but fell to Round 5 in one of the biggest draft falls of all time. Flacco has a Super Bowl ring, Pickett is a former first-round pick with a 15-10 record as a starter in the NFL, and Gabriel was selected two rounds ahead of Sanders while he was still on the board. Advertisement And while the former Colorado quarterback and Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year faces what many believe is an uphill battle to the QB1 spot, Sanders himself seemingly addressed his uncertain future with the Brown on his X account. 'Time will tell 🤫,' Sanders wrote, in what appears to be an acknowledgement to the fact that he's not a lock to make Cleveland's 53-man roster. The reports on where Sanders stands in the QB competition have varied. Some Browns beat reporters have claimed Sanders has stood out when he's gotten his reps, while others have claimed he's firmly in fourth place and a long shot to be on Cleveland's roster past training camp, which starts later this month. Advertisement However, if the Browns were to cut ties with Sanders, there will likely be a decent list of suitors for the 23-year-old passer. The Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, and the Buffalo Bills, among others, have been linked to Sanders in recent weeks. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
3 hours ago
- Politics
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Florida AG threatens to sue US Masters Swimming over gender-participation policy
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Tuesday urged U.S. Masters Swimming to certify it will change its gender participation policy that allows its biological male members to compete against females or enter their locker room. Uthmeier made the demand at a news conference and said the Florida-based organization will face a lawsuit if it fails to comply with the orders. The U.S. Masters Swimming Board of Directors and Rules Committee updated its participation guidelines last month. "USMS allows members to register for the competition category that aligns with their gender identity and/or expression and to participate in sanctioned events in that category," the new guidelines stated. "However, swimmers will not be included in Recognition Programs (as defined above) unless they are swimming in the competition category that aligns with their sex assigned at birth or they meet the eligibility requirements" outlined in its statement. To be eligible for the U.S. Masters Swimming's women's recognition programs, the policy stated that "Members of the Female Sex are eligible for Recognition Programs in the women's category, regardless of their gender identity or gender expression." "Members with 46 XY DSD whose gender identity or gender expression is female are eligible for Recognition Programs in the women's category if they can establish to USMS's comfortable satisfaction that their sex assigned at birth is female," the policy added. Uthmeier said the policy didn't go far enough. "This is not acceptable and does not fly with Florida law," he said, via Fox 35 Orlando. "This is not right. We will use every tool at our disposal… to ensure that we are protecting women and girls. It still seems insane to me that we're having this conversation in this country, but we will always fight for what's right in Florida. "We're the state that woke goes to die, and that's going to continue. We will always fight for what's right and just." Fox News Digital reached out to U.S. Masters Swimming for comment. U.S. Masters swimming came under fire earlier this year when a transgender swimmer won five gold medals in the women's category. Louisiana woman and long-time swimmer Wendy Enderle said she filed the request for an eligibility review after finding out that one of the competitors she has faced for years was transgender. Because the meet in question took place in San Antonio, Texas, the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton, launched an investigation into whether the organization's polices violated Texas' consumer protection laws. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
CTV News
4 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Competition Bureau drops inquiry into American attraction dominance in Banff and Jasper
Canada's Competition Bureau has dropped its probe into an American company's dominance of the Banff and Jasper sightseeing industries. Last summer, operators at Norquay, Lake Louise and Banff Sunshine filed a complaint against Arizona-based Viad Corp. At the time, they accused Viad and its subsidiary Pursuit of monopolistic practices after acquiring the Jasper SkyTram. The purchase brought the company's share of the area's so-called 'prime paid' tourist attractions to six of nine: it also operates the Banff Gondola at Sulphur Mountain, the Columbia Icefield Skywalk, the Columbia Icefield Adventure, the Lake Minnewanka Cruise and Jasper's Maligne Lake Cruise. Further, Viad owns the bus line Brewster Express—which transports thousands of tourists every day throughout the two national parks and their main sights—and 10 local hotels, including Banff's Mount Royal and Elk and Avenue. After the SkyTram purchase, competitors told CTV News Viad should be forced to sell off assets to increase consumer choice in the area. But this spring, the Competition Bureau of Canada sent Norquay Ski and Sightseeing Resort's Adam Waterous a note saying its investigation had come back clear. 'Based on the information obtained by the Bureau,' the letter reads, 'it does not appear the acquisition has resulted in or is likely to result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition.' 'The commissioner has discontinued the inquiry.'
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7 hours ago
- Sport
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Rhamondre Stevenson's Make-or-Break Season With Rookie Waiting in Wings
Rhamondre Stevenson's Make-or-Break Season With Rookie Waiting in Wings originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New England Patriots shocked fans by drafting Ohio State's dynamic running back TreVeyon Henderson in the 2025 NFL Draft's second round, despite Rhamondre Stevenson's $36 million extension. This bold move sparks fierce backfield competition, setting up a make-or-break season. The Athletic's Chad Graff pinpointed Stevenson's four-year, $36 million contract as a 2025 focal point. 'The Patriots don't really have an obvious contract problem,' Graff wrote, 'but Stevenson's extension already looks foolish after his struggles.' Henderson's arrival gives New England flexibility if Stevenson falters again. Last season, Stevenson led with an okay 801 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. However, his six fumbles, three causing turnovers, exposed a critical flaw. Advertisement New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Gillette Stadium. New head coach Mike Vrabel, known for his tough mindset, backs Stevenson. 'We're extremely excited to have him with us,' Vrabel told reporters in May, stressing his offensive role. Yet, Henderson's speed looms large. Henderson, a 2024 national champion, posted 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns at Ohio State, averaging 7.1 yards per carry. His 4.43-second 40-yard dash and pass-catching ability could redefine the backfield. Stevenson holds the top spot, but it's fragile. The Patriots' draft strategy reflects their best-player-available philosophy, prioritizing talent over immediate need. Henderson's explosiveness adds pressure on Stevenson to sharpen his ball security and reclaim dominance. Training camp will be pivotal. Will Stevenson cement his role as the lead back, or will Henderson's electrifying talent steal the spotlight? The 2025 season will decide Stevenson's future in New England. Related: More from Patriot Country: This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
France 24
7 hours ago
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Five things Pogacar expects from Tour de France week two
Here AFP breaks down the Slovenian's views on the challenges of the week ahead. Five-day week Pogacar has been unusually serious during the opening week of the Tour which he described on Tuesday as "explosive, nervous, stressful and super-hard". He has also complained about the heat, tiredness and how annoyed he can get by the stonewall tactics from Jonas Vingegaard's Visma team. "Week two will be really fast," he predicted. But he was not talking about the speed of the wheels, rather that it will be over more quickly due to being a day shorter after the 10-day slog before the first rest day. Hopes Healy feels tired Pogacar said it was refreshing to see some new faces like current leader Ben Healy and emerging French star Kevin Vauquelin, and suggested their arrival had muddied the waters. "The field is packed, it's going to be a huge fight even for the podium and especially for the yellow jersey," the 26-year-old said. "It's not just the big teams, everyone has proved they can stay up front," he added, explaining the race is harder to control than it usually is. He also forecast the overall lead would change hands. "Not tomorrow on the flat, but at the Hautacam," he said of the Pyrenean giant mountain on Wednesday. "We'll see if Ben (Healy) can hold on. I hope he feels tired. I want the yellow jersey back." Pinpoints danger While Pogacar paraded to triumph against a weakened Vingegaard in 2024, his thoughts Tuesday seemed to drift back to 2023 when he was routed on a time-trial followed by a mountain slog. "I'm really looking forward to this week, especially the uphill time-trial to Peyragudes." Stage 13 is just 11km long, and he lit up when he spoke of it. "I'm looking forward to the Hautacam but especially to the time-trial at Peyragudes," said the man who is eyeing a fourth Tour triumph with a wistful look. Good for me Pogacar said the second week was usually a medium mountain affair with lots of breakaways as the Tour built towards a finale in week three, but not this year. "We are going to see some big gaps in the upcoming days and I think it's going to be good for me. It's almost as hard as the final week." Up to rivals to attack When Pogacar, Tour winner in 2020, 2021 and last year, was asked about his rivals he named no names. Instead he cast his net wider. "In the coming days I'm under no pressure to attack, it's up to them if they want to get ahead of me," he said. Pogacar stands second after stage 10, 29sec adrift of Healy. © 2025 AFP
