For the first time in history, two Black quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts, will face off in the Super Bowl. This marks a significant milestone in the NFL, as only eight Black quarterbacks have ever started a Super Bowl since the 1950s. Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, is excited for the historic matchup and believes it will inspire young people to pursue their dreams. The NFL is making progress in terms of racial equality with this momentous matchup.
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Philadelphia Eagles backup offensive lineman Joshua Sills has been indicted on rape and kidnapping charges stemming from an incident in December 2019. He is set to appear in court on the same day as the Super Bowl, and the Eagles have yet to comment on the situation. It is unclear how the charges will affect Sills’ status with the team.
Key takeaways: Donna Kelce will make history as the first mother to have two sons play against each other in the Super Bowl. The matchup…
Two Black quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles, will make history when they face off in Super Bowl LVII on February 12th. This will be the first time in Super Bowl history that two Black quarterbacks will be starting for each side. Doug Williams was the first Black quarterback to start and win the Super Bowl in 1988, while Russell Wilson was the second in 2013 and Mahomes was the third in 2020. If the Eagles win, Hurts would become the fourth Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl.
The Kansas City Chiefs are headed to Super Bowl LVII after a thrilling 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship game. The game-winning kick was set up by a 15-yard penalty on the Bengals' Joseph Ossai for shoving Patrick Mahomes after he was out of bounds. Mahomes, who suffered a high ankle sprain last week, was able to lead the team to a victory and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, the first matchup of Black starting quarterbacks in the Super Bowl.
Sen. Jerry Moran's reelection campaign was the victim of a cyber-criminal attack last year, resulting in two fraudulent transactions totaling $690,000. The FBI has launched an investigation into the attack, and the campaign is currently pursuing all avenues available to recover the money. It is important for businesses and individuals to take the necessary steps to protect themselves from cyber-crime.
Chase Neill, 32, of Lawrence, Kansas, was found guilty of threatening U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner after leaving a death threat in a voicemail in LaTurner's Topeka office. Neill, who acted as his own attorney, admitted in court that he had threatened to kill the congressman, claiming he was a messenger from God. He is scheduled to be sentenced on December 14 and faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
The Buffalo Bills returned to the field on Sunday for the first time since safety Damar Hamlin suffered an on-field cardiac arrest. The game was…