Probably the most notable thing to come out of Jim Rutherfords media session on Monday was the way he talked up AHL addition Jordan Nolan.

Rutherford was complimentary of Nolans game, and confirmed that he will be in camp and will have an opportunity to earn an NHL contract.

Said Rutherford: We will bring an American League contract to camp. That will be Jordan Nolan. We like this player. We will see how camp goes. At any time, we can flip his American League deal to an NHL contract. He brings a dimension to his game that is important for teams.

So what do we make of this? Is it just typical preseason hot-air to leave the door open for a veteran? Or is seeing him in a Penguins uniform something that is a legit possibility of happening this season?

The thing that sticks out to me a little is the brings a dimension that is important to teams line, because, well, it has been a reoccurring theme for the Penguins the past couple of offseasons to bring more of a sandpaper and grit element to the roster. It has not really worked out well.

It is not really a huge surprise that the Penguins are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to their forward depth because it is one of the big unanswered questions heading into the season. There are a lot of bodies there, but not really a lot of guarantees. Especially offensively.

So lets talk about Nolan and if he has a spot here.

At first glance, it is difficult to see it.

Nolan did not play a single game in the NHL this past season, and since the start of the 2018-19 season has played in just 14 games. When he has played, he has not really made much of an impact. No offense, his possession numbers have been bad relative to his teammates, and he really does not solve the biggest need the Penguins have for their third-and-fourth lines. Someone to provide a spark offensively.

When everybody is healthy they already have a pretty strong collection of defensive forwards in those spots. Is Nolan a defensive upgrade over Teddy Blueger, Brandon Tanev, or a healthy Zach Aston-Reese? Or Evan Rodrigues, Mark Jankowski, or Colton Sceviour for that matter? We know he is not going to outscore any of them, and if he is not a defensive upgrade (and I am not sure that he is) then what is the point?

There is nothing wrong with players that provide physicality and rattle some cages from time to time. But there has to be something else there along with it to make it all worth it. Some kind of an offensive impact, or a shutdown presence, or an ability to drive possession. You can not just add grit for the sake of grit. My fear is that this would be grit for the sake of grit.

Having said that, the fact the Penguins have so many forwards on the roster right now that it is going to be awfully difficult for Nolan to crack this lineup. Especially with no preseason games to make a case for himself. Instead, I see this as a contingency plan, and the safety net of a body with NHL experience, for what could be a strange season full of uncertainty. You hate to think about it, but you have to prepare for the possibility that you are going to be missing players at some point this season and perhaps multiple players, even for an extended period of time due to illness or injury. The former could absolutely be an issue at some point given the numbers around the country. We also know the latter always seems to be an issue for this team.

That is what I see Nolan is here for. In case they need to fill a roster. Because from a hockey standpoint his only potential role is as a bottom-six forward, and almost certainly a fourth-liner. When it comes to the bottom-six there are at least eight or nine forwards that are starting the season ahead of him for one of those spots.

Realistically speaking it is an organizational depth move, and Rutherfords comments strike me as him just talking up a player they added to the organization with the understanding that they might need him. Whether or not they could have signed a better potential option for that role and that spot is certainly a debate worth having. But in the end I think the only way we see Nolan playing in an NHL game for Pittsburgh is if a lot of people are out of the lineup for one reason or another. There is just no actual hockey reason for it to happen otherwise.

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Things didnt go quite as planned for Cameron Jordan on Sunday. He was ejected late in the New Orleans Saints game with the Kansas City Chiefs for throwing a punch at an opponent, which he still says wasnt intentional, though hell be quick to add was a mistake he cant afford to make.

But things have a funny way of working out. Jordans wife Nikki went into labor just before kickoff, so Jordans ejection gave him a head start on rushing to the hospital to be with her and welcome their third child:

Jordan relayed the sequence of events to NFL Networks Jane Slater on Tuesday, saying: My wife had her water break pregame, then I get ejected for a punch that wasnt intentional 70 plays or so into the game still marinating on that and my daughter Chanel Jordan was born two hours later.

Talk about a roller coaster ride, going from a frustrating disqualification in a huge game to a new addition to the family. The Jordans are tight-knit, having traveled together to see Cams father Steve inducted to the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor last season. In other years, their son Tank is usually dominating other players children in two-hand touch games on the sidelines.

But theyve struggled like many other families amid the COVID-19 pandemic; Jordan has talked before about his decision to sleep in separate rooms after Saints games until clearing testing protocol. Heres hoping for more happy days ahead for him and his growing family.

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Even if you arent a diehard NBA fan, you probably know all about Michael Jordan. During his time with the Chicago Bulls, His Airness became a global icon and a living legend; he was seemingly unstoppable, capable of willing his team to not only victory but six championships. MJs time with the Washington Wizards, however, was a different story.

If Michael Jordans time in Chicago was the stuff of legends, his stint with the Washington Wizards was an unpleasant epilogue that no one really wanted to read. In fact, MJ apparently became such a problem behind the scenes that NBA legend Wes Unseld said he poisoned the Wizards locker room.

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In the world of sports, its a fairly normal practice for players to retire after winning a championship; everyone, after all, wants to go out on top. Michael Jordan did just that in Chicago but wasnt able to stay away from basketball for long.

Jordan, of course, joined the Chicago Bulls out of college and took the NBA by storm. While it took him a bit of time to overcome the Detroit Pistons and their Jordan Rules, MJ eventually got over the hump. The Bulls claimed three-straight championships in 1991, 1992, and 1993; after a brief retirement and baseball career, His Airness returned to Chicago, won three more titles, and retired again.

Jordan, however, couldnt stay away for long. In 2000, he joined the Washington Wizards as part-owner and president of basketball operations; the following fall, he decided to suit up as a player for a last hurrah.

RELATED: Michael Jordans Former Coach Says the Bulls Became a Better Team Without Him

For basketball fans, seeing Michael Jordan return to the court was a dream come true. Unfortunately for the Washington Wizards, the living legends presence didnt translate into on-court success.

During his time in Washington, D.C., Jordan played 142 games over two seasons; he averaged 21.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per outing and the Wizards failed to make the playoffs during either campaign.

That production wasnt the problem, though; if anything MJ proved that he was still incredibly talented, regardless of his age. There was a different issue in D.C., however.

While Jordan was never the greatest teammate in Chicago, he was able to carry his team to victory. In Washington, though, he wasnt able to make the Wizards a success. Instead, the team was stuck in an awkward situation, with an aging legend, rather than a long-term solution, as the main attraction.

During his time with the Wizards, Jordan didnt pull any punches; he criticized his teammates publicly and questioned their desire. While its one thing to push everyone to the brink in pursuit of a championship, things will land a bit differently on a mediocre team thats not even headed for the playoffs.

RELATED: Michael Jordans Brutal Trash Talk Once Ruined a Teammates Career

Even at the time, it was clear that Michael Jordan and the Washington Wizards werent a match made in heaven. Things in the locker room, however, may have been even worse than we thought.

During his time with the Washington Post, Mike Wise had an off the record conversation with Wes Unseld about Jordans comeback with the Wizards. While the details remained off the record for years, we now know what the D.C. legend said.

The most damning thing I remember hearing. And God rest his soul, I can give up his anonymity now: Wes Unseld told me this, Wise explained on a recent episode of Slates Hang Up and Listen podcast. He said, Michael has been great for many of us in this organization in ways that has raised the value of the franchise, has made us respectable in other ways. And yet, hes poisoned the locker room.

Understandably, Wise asked Unseld how he knew that Jordan had ruined the locker room. The big man responded with a damning piece of evidence.

How do I know that? I just went around and asked every player if they would chip in for a retirement gift for him, give him something nice. All of them turned their backs on me, Unseld explained, according to Wises retelling. And [Wise] said, Every player? And [Unseld] goes, Unanimous.

Purely based on his playing career, Michael Jordan is deservedly considered an NBA icon. As a teammate, though, His Airness could apparently leave something to be desired.

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The most gratifying thing about writing these commentaries is the feedback I get. It doesnt matter if the feedback is positive, or negative (though I like the positive kind better). Feedback tells me Im having an impact. Feedback also helps me to inform my thinking. The only time I ignore feedback is if it lacks civility.

A recent commentary covered the county board, and the lack of candidates for the seats. I got the following responses from Commissioner Barbara Weckman Brekke. I thank her for allowing me to quote her here.

Thank you for the congratulations. It has been a crazy busy year of county business. Sometime when we can meet in person again, I would love to chat with you regarding the column you wrote about county commissioners. I agree that County Commissioners are compensated well, but I am not sure the column communicated the depth and breadth of the duties (if they are done well). Every day I am in conversations about and wrestling with topics around significant, long-term policies and actions having to with things like: child and adult protection, jail policies, how to keep people out of jail and out of trouble (as this is the best way to save taxpayer $$ and have a safer, healthier county), how to influence policies/laws/regulations at the state and federal levels that impact Scott County, etc.

So, I hope you will be up for such a conversation in the spring. It will be nice to meet with folks face-to-face again.

And:

Yes, feel free to use parts of my email about my work as a County Commissioner. Some days I spend more than 8 hours on county meetings and business!

The Commissioner is correct on all counts. They are well compensated. And those who choose to do well, have a wide variety of duties. In my opinion, the Scott County Board of Commissioners does a pretty good job. My previous commentary wasnt about the quality of their work. It was about the surprising (to me, anyway) lack of opposition candidates for seats. Maybe its because theres nothing especially controversial happening right now. Or maybe its because voters in Scott County were just too consumed by the national election. Or maybe people just dont care.

While my previous commentary touched on the fact that there are no educational or experience requirements, neither Commissioner Weckman Brekke nor I mentioned the one, informal requirement for County Board members, and others in government.

Common sense.

The Quote: Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done. -Josh Billings

Thom Boncher is a retired marketing communications manager, former Jordan City Council member and Jordan resident since 2003.

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(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes running back Ty Jordan (22) runs for a touchdown, in PAC-12 football acton between Utah Utes and Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020.

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Ty Jordans promising true freshman season for the University of Utah yielded a top Pac-12 honor on Tuesday afternoon.

Jordan, a revelation over the Utes final three games this month, was named Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year. That honor spearheaded Utahs haul of conference accolades as four Utes made All-Pac-12 first team, while four got second-team nods.

Jordan, a three-star recruit from Mesquite High School in Texas, was expected to contribute immediately, but he surpassed any reasonable expectation.

In five games, Jordan ran for 597 yards and six touchdowns on just 83 carries for a yards-per-carry average 7.2. The final three games of the season, all Utah wins, saw Jordan rush for 468 yards and all six touchdowns, while being named Pac-12 Freshman of the Week after all three wins.

Jordan is the first Utah player to be named Pac-12 Freshman of the Year and only the second Ute to win one of the leagues yearly awards. Buffalo Bills rookie Zack Moss was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year after his senior season in 2019.

Offensive lineman Nick Ford, linebacker Devin Lloyd and kicker Jadon Redding all were named to the first-team, along with Britain Covey, who made the first team as a return specialist.

UTAHS ALL-PAC-12 HONORS

Nick Ford, OL (First-team offense)

Devin Lloyd, LB (First-team defense)

Jadon Redding, PK (First-team special teams)

Britain Covey, RS/WR (First-team special teams)

Ty Jordan, RB (Second-team offense)

Brant Kuithe, TE (Second-team offense)

Sataoa Laumea, OL (Second-team offense)

Mika Tafua, DE (Second-team defense)

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LilJordan Humphrey, WR New Orleans Saints

Get you some LJ!

Humphrey caught his first two career passes in the Saints loss to Tampa Bay, with one of those being a 17-yard touchdown reception. LJ has spent the majority of his first two years in the NFL on the New Orleans Saints practice squad, playing in only seven games. However, with Michael Thomas now on Injured Reserve, Humphrey suited up and made the most of it. Now all three of the Longhorns wideouts from the 2018 team (Duvernay, Johnson, and Humphrey) have scored in the NFL.

Colt McCoy, QB New York Giants

Well, if you ever wondered what a Texas-OU game between Colt McCoy and Baker Mayfield would be like, you kinda-sorta got a taste of it Sunday night. McCoy played relatively well in his second start of the season, throwing for 221 passing yards with zero touchdowns and zero turnovers.

The Giants offense stalled in the red zone three separate times and turned it over on downs twice, including this, um, interesting play call from Freddie Kitchens. Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the game while quarterback Daniel Jones was scratched due to lingering ankle and hamstring injuries.

And in classic Colt McCoy fashion, he took the blame for the loss after the game even though it really wasnt his fault.

If McCoy gets the nod again next week, hell face the Baltimore Ravens with New York one game back in the NFC East.

Brandon Jones, DB Miami Dolphins

This play was overturned and wiped out a Dolphins touchdown, but lets just enjoy it anyway.

Six total tackles for the rookie and the Dolphins continue to hold onto the final wild-card spot in the AFC.

Adrian Phillips, DB New England Patriots

Wanna hear a wild stat? In his seven years in the NFL, Adrian Phillips had never recorded a sack, until Sunday.

Charles Omenihu, DL Houston Texans

Kris Boyd, CB Vikings

Malcom Brown, DT Saints

DOnta Foreman, RB Titans

Geoff Swaim, TE Titans

Kenny Vaccaro, S Titans

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In the 75th minute of Liverpools game against Crystal Palace this past weekend, Liverpool twitter (and people sitting in their houses) synchronously began chanting:

Fan favorite, and player most likely to host his own game show, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain stepped on the field for the first time this season. While fans were obviously excited to see the enigmatic midfielder back on the field, they werent the only ones amped up.

Very nice to see Ox back, said Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson.

Hes been working extremely hard to get back. Looking sharp again and I thought he did well when he came on.

Despite it just being a 15 minute run out to knock some rust off, Ox did manage to provide an assist for Mohamed Salahs second goal of the game. In fact, Ox completed 10 our of 10 passes, including two long balls. While it was pretty much a training ground session at that point, it was still nice to see Ox moving well and pinging the ball around.

[T]he more minutes he can get, the better really because hes a big addition to our team, continued Hendo the Magnificent.

Weve got a little bit of a break going into the next game but after that it comes thick and fast. So we need to be ready for that.

Somehow, Jordan Henderson and the gang have not only managed to navigate a disastrous run of injuries during an insane fixture, they managed to win their group in the Champions League and top the Premier League table at Christmas yet again. With players like Ox returning to the fold, Liverpool might just manage to keep their run for the title steaming ahead.

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CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) South Norfolk Jordan Bridge (SNJB) officials on Monday announced their toll rate increase on Monday, which occurs annually.

Starting Jan. 1, 2021, drivers taking the SNJB can expect to see their bill go up. Those in passenger vehicles, mopeds, and motorcycles using prepaid accounts will now pay $2.65, up 10 cents from 2020s toll of $2.55.

Pay-by-plate customers in a two-axle passenger vehicle are charged by mail for $5.75 per trip about 30 days after travel in a two-axle passenger vehicle.

The toll rate for all vehicles with three or more axles (including cars with trailers) starts at $5.75 per crossing and may increase based on the time of travel and method of payment. Peak hours are weekdays from 5:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Off-peak rates apply during all other weekday hours, weekends and select federal holidays.

E-ZPass drivers are eligible for the bridges promotional offers including the new Santas Shortcut to Savings which provides unlimited free travel for all passenger vehicles on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020.

For more details on billing information, click here.

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Last week, near all of social media was on fire, many echoing the very same rumor: Giant Dunk restock this Friday. As the date came went, though, all we had to show for our anticipation was next to nothing but a small docuseries, something that while exciting if not for the expectations left many disappointed. But little did we know, Taiwan and possibly other region-locked SNKRS apps were soon to receive what we were all hoping for, the rerelease of the Strangelove Dunks, Community Gardens, and many others outside of the silhouette.

This effectively exceeded what everyone was awaiting, as the restock spanned a number of standouts starting with Off-Whites University Gold Rubber Dunk. Though released in an extensive full family size run, Virgils collaboration was vehemently outdone by the aforementioned Strangelove Dunk Lows and soon the Triple Black Fear of God 1s that dropped today alongside the Air Jordan 1 Court Purple. Tomorrow, and the rest of the week thereafter, Taiwan can expect to see even more standouts, starting with a flashback to the FEARLESS ONES by way of Blue the Greats rendition.

For a look at the rest of whats upcoming a line-up that includes the Air Jordan 1 85 Varsity Red, the Air Jordan 11 Bred, the Muslin Dunks, and much more you can head over to Nike SNKRS Taiwan or gloss over the full list below.

Nike SNKRS Taiwan Restock

Release Date: 10/18Off-White x Nike Rubber Dunk University GoldStrangelove Skateboards x Nike SB Dunk Low

Release Date: 10/19Air Fear of God 1 Triple BlackAir Jordan 1 Court Purple

Release Date: 10/20Blue the Great x Air Jordan 1 FearlessNike Dunk Low Community GardenNike Dunk High Spartan Green

Release Date 10/21Air Jordan 1 co.jp Metallic SilverAir Jordan 1 BiohackAir Jordan 1 Fearless

Release Date 10/22Air Jordan 1 Satin RedAir Jordan 1 Mid Track RedNike Dunk High Michigan

Release Date 10/23Nike SB Dunk Low Muslin

Release Date 10/24Air Jordan 1 Zoom EsportsAir Jordan 11 BredAir Jordan 1 85 Varsity Red

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Michael Jordan made a big splash by teaming up with Denny Hamlin to buy a NASCAR Cup Series team that will feature Bubba Wallace as the driver. While the team has yet to announce a name, number and manufacturer, some of those details may be starting to come into focus.

A company called 2311 Racing LLC in North Carolina, c/o Jump DC, recently filed trademark applications for the number 23 and the name 23XI Racing. On the application, the address listed traces back to a company called The Sacks Group, which lists Jordan as a client.

This is standard practice for teams when entering NASCAR meaning, it is very likely that the team name will be 23XI Racing and Wallace will drive a car with Jordan's famous No. 23 on it next season.

"It's all going to be what Bubba wants. I'm not going to impose on him with my persona," Jordan told the Charlotte Observer after being asked about Wallace potentially driving the No. 23. "At the end of the day, I want him to have his own identity. If he chooses to drive that number, great! If he chooses another number, that's great as well."

As for the manufacturer, the likely partner is Toyota. Hamlin currently drives for Joe Gibbs Racing in a Toyota and Jordan also mentioned in the Observer interview that he was working with Gibbs on a deal.

"We're still working through things but I think they'll wind up being in Toyota," Gibbs told CBS Sports in an exclusive interview in the second week of October. "I think in this case with Michael Jordan and Denny it's going to be a situation where you can help somebody get started."

The new team will begin full-time competition in the 2021 NASCAR season as Hamlin continues to drive for Gibbs. As for Wallace, he's going to be coming off a season where he already secured a career-high in top-10 finishes.

"I think they'll win in their second year," Kurt Busch told CBS Sports regarding the Jordan-Hamlin-Wallace team. "It'd be tough to win in that first year but that's the process of developing a program. The Furniture Row guys proved that you can do it as an independent team. It's out there. The template is out there. You just gotta plug in the puzzle pieces."

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LARGO Jordan Belliveau Sr. did not go to court Tuesday morning. He did not sit on a hard wooden bench, in a room full of family and reporters, to watch the mother of his son plead guilty to murdering him. He did not know if he could handle it, emotionally, and he did not want to cause a scene.

He already knew the terms of the plea deal Charisse Stinson agreed to for killing their 2-year-old son, Jordan Belliveau Jr.: The 23-year-old mother would spend up to 50 years in prison, with credit for more than two years served in jail.

The father did not think it was enough.

Im not nobodys creator, Belliveau, 24, told the Tampa Bay Times. I cant say when somebody dies. But thats what I wouldve liked.

More than two years ago, Stinson told police shed accepted a ride from a man who knocked her unconscious and abducted Jordan. An Amber Alert and multi-day manhunt ensued. The search ended in the woods behind a Largo baseball field, where the boys body was found on Sept. 4, 2018.

Stinson soon admitted to police that shed made up the abduction story. What really happened, she said, was that she hit Jordan in a moment of frustration, and his head hit a wall, and he started having seizures. She left him for dead in the woods. An autopsy said he suffered a skull fracture, a leg fracture and bleeding beneath his scalp. The cause of death was blunt trauma.

She was charged with first-degree murder and making a false report to law enforcement. On Tuesday, she pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder and to the false report charge. In addition to prison, shell owe more than $28,000 in court and investigative costs.

Stinson told a judge Tuesday that shes become a better person in the past two years. She spoke from behind a mask, as did everyone in the socially distanced courtroom.

For a while, I was so angry and bitter before I came to jail," she told the court. And now Im free, mentally. I may not be free physically. But I want my mom to know that I am free mentally.

"I am not in bondage anymore, and that is the gift that God has given me.

Both Stinson and young Jordan spent much of their lives entangled with the child welfare system, and in the wake of the killing, the case became a public indictment of that systems failure to provide stability or spot red flags.

Stinson grew up in flux, living at one time in a motel, at another in a home without electricity. The latter resulted in a neglect complaint that had her temporarily removed from her mothers custody; later, she spent a chunk of her teen years in a group home, where she found some measure of stability but also showed anger and obsession that some close to her felt were signs of an undiagnosed mental illness. Then, before she was out of her teens, the home closed.

None of her unstable upbringing excuses her killing her own child, said Fezjia Brown, who worked at the group home while Stinson lived there. But neither can Jordans death be understood without that context.

I feel so bad that this girl did this, Brown told the Times. I feel so bad this happened to this poor baby when there were signs. Lets not ignore the signs.

Jordan was placed in foster care when he was 6 months old. Police had been called to his parents' home when he was a baby, child protective investigators said, and they didnt think it was a safe environment for him. He lived for more than a year with foster parents, who after his death remembered him as a joyful, mischievous boy they nicknamed Mr. Chuckles. They declined to comment for this story.

They blamed systemic failures for his death, as would family members and Brown. Stinson and Jordan were reunited about three months before his death. A caseworker visited the apartment where the two lived earlier the same day that Stinson killed the child.

This summer, a bill bearing Jordans name was signed into law. A set of child welfare reforms, the law requires more training to recognize child head trauma and improve communication between child welfare agencies and law enforcement.

Precious baby Jordan will leave a legacy on many, and his legacy is that kids like him hopefully will have better opportunities than he had and better outcomes than he had, said the bills sponsor, State Rep. Chris Latvala, R-Clearwater.

Jordan Belliveau Sr. said he has spent the past two years trying to stabilize his life and to be a good father to his other kids he has a year-old daughter, he said, and one on the way.

Stinson was pregnant with the couples second child when she was arrested, and Belliveau said he hasnt been allowed to see the baby she gave birth to while in custody. That child was taken in by the same foster family that cared for Jordan, sparking a custody dispute. Belliveau said he only lets himself cry in the shower.

Stinsons mother, Mary Washington, spoke in court. She pleaded, to no avail, for a more lenient sentence than the one her daughter had agreed to.

I love my child, Washington said. She loved hers. This wont bring Jordan back.

Brown learned of Stinsons plea deal when it made the news Tuesday morning. She wondered whether 50 years in prison was the right sentence for someone whom she believes has serious mental health issues. She felt pessimistic that the punishment would do anything to change the system that she saw as the overarching culprit.

She took her own babys life, Brown said. But hers was taken a long time ago.

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Cocooning and protective shapes have become a minor theme of the spring 2021 collectionsunsurprisingly so, considering the state of things. But there are few who can make a sumptuous pouf of a garment as convincing and lovely as Jordan Dalah. The Australian-British designer has been on the rise since his graduation from Central Saint Martins. Dalah makes blooming garments, bulbous and cozy; his clothing might look complicated, and its construction is actually quite considered, but wearing it is as easy as slipping into a T-shirt or sweatpants.

Lightness and airiness define his ideas for spring 2021, which he designed and photographed in Sydney. Made from deadstock materials sourced from local suppliers, Dalahs explorations of form read a bit more intimate this season. Its less Old Masters and hoop skirtsthough both ideas remain presentand more about the small comforts we experience at home. Giant pillow sleeves and bows envelop model Georgia Fowler as she lounges on a bureau or vamps on a settee. In the most basic interpretation, these are clothes that would make your Zoom sessions a lot more funbut they promise a certain relief for your mental state too. What if a garment could envelop you with the warmth of a hug?

Dalah reports that his most dramatic silhouettes are actually quite salable, though for the less sartorially adventurous, he has more traditional ready-to-wear pieces. The star in that category is a crinkled red dress made from almost 40 meters of taffeta pleated at the bottom of a jersey knit body. Its a dream of an everyday dressand the way its shown on Fowler, lounging on a mattress, it makes the idea of staying home alone for the indefinite future seem a little more manageable.

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LeBron James has been adding numbers to his age, trophies to his collection, records to his stats, and respect to his name. But there is this one more thing that has been growing with every passing season the talks around the GOAT debate with him, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan at the center of it.

Chris Bosh, the Akron Hammers former Miami Heat teammate, has always appeared unsure of this topic. At times, he has thrashed this comparison. On other rare occasions, he has been undiplomatic and picked his choice from the three.

In a recent interview, Bosh discussed various topics focused on Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and others. He also gave his perspective on the GOAT.

The 2-time NBA Champion said, You cant really quantify it. What LeBron has done is in its own category, what Kobe did, what Jordan, Kareem, Bill People get very selective, well he only did these are feats that never will be nobody will be 6-0 in the finals, it just aint gonna happen, thats crazy. 10 finals and counting, I dont think nobodys gonna do that. They both have a bunch of MVP awards. Theyve got all the trophies, those guys, Kobe and everybodys talking about the GOAT, Im just trying to get into the building.

Bosh was referring to Jordans 6-0 record in the NBA Finals and Brons 10 outings in the ultimate showdown of the league. CB4 then added, It will be scholarly debates over this for decades. I know LeBron wants it that way. Jordan was our hero, we all watched Jordan, we all know that okay this is what Im up against and it is what it is, but for him to actually create a lane for his own self and then they say hes arguably the greatest of all time, theres nothing else to talk about.

The 11-time All-star and the 2002 Mr. Basketball in the state of Texas had earlier called the comparison useless and disrespectful. At other times, he seemed to be inclined towards LeBron James and had even admitted that he was envious of Brons offense. This is understandable, given that they together formed a great duo and took Miami Heat to four NBA Finals.

The debate might be over for Chris, but it will keep resurfacing for the years to come.

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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. I intend to make popularise my quote when I say sports define me better than I define sports. See ya'all Champs!

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LeBron vs. Jordan: Terry Porter weighs in on the debate originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest

Its a debate that happens between friends, between co-workers, between media members and between the Terry Porter family:

Who is the best NBA player of all-time?

As Porter joined hosts Channing Frye and Dan Sheldon onthe latest Talkin Blazers Podcast, he had plenty to say about his foe on the court: Michael Jordan, and a player he has coached against: LeBron James.

We all knowthe former Trail Blazers point guard is probably one of the most credible people to have this debate.

The now 57-year-old tried to come up with one player he played against that he would compare to King James.

But, TP does believe the 2020 NBA MVP Finals could be compared to Magic Johnson and a former Trail Blazer, and oh by the way, one of Michael Jordans teammates.

At 69 and 250 pounds that is what Porter believes really sets LeBron a part from players in his era. Not to mention, James is a position-less player, which we know was not a thing back in Porters day.

"Theres no guy in my era even close to the size," Porter said. "And again, my era didnt have the ability to have guys who were playing multiple positions or what they say now non-positions and playing three, four, five, spots."

Porter added with a big smile on his face, back then, You had to be a point guard. You had to be a two-guard. You had to be a three-man, a four-man, a five-man. You didnt have the ability to play two or three different positions.

So what about the G.O.A.T. debate?

But Porterhasn't changed his mind over the years.

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Porter also made a good point about the big difference from his playing days to the recent NBA landscape:

There was no teaming up for super teams.

The free agency was different back then compared to now, Porter said. Guys would never look a partner up. I mean, [Larry] Bird would never go to Detroit. Isiah[Thomas] would never go to Chicago The dynamics of superstars to now and the relationships they have off the court, again back then, was not the way it is today.

Well saidTP,well said.

You can listen to the entire Talkin Blazers Podcast with Terry Porter here.

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For the second straight week, Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis was banged up during a game, leaving his playing status in question.

Late against North Carolina, the redshirt sophomore was in obvious pain because of his left shoulder. He gutted it out to finish the game but once again many wondered if he would be able to suit up this week as FSU prepares to take on Louisville.

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Florida State head coach Mike Norvell confirmed during his Monday press conference that Travis practiced in a limited basis on Sunday and it sounds like he will be able to continue as the starting quarterback this Saturday.

"He's doing fine," Norvell Said. "Like any quarterback, he was a little sore yesterday,"

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Travis has sparked the offense since he came on in relief in the Seminoles' come-from-behind victory against Jacksonville State. He continued that success last Saturday against then No. 5-ranked North Carolina, leading the Seminoles to a 31-28 upset victory.

"Jordan, you can see his confidence. Through every opportunity and experience he has, he's getting better," said Norvell. How he's preparing mentally and being able to understand the checks we have and the things we're looking for, whether it's protections or checks in the run game. ... Really pleased with what I'm seeing in his investment."

Florida State travels to Louisville this Saturday with kickoff scheduled for noon ET.

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Oregon Football fans should be excited about Jordan Happle and heres why originally appeared on NBC Sports Northwest

On October 5, the Oregon Ducks bolstered their secondary with the addition of Boise State transfer Jordan Happle.

If that name sounds familiar Duck fans, it should.

The Portland, Oregon-native from Jesuit high School was a two-time Metro League Defensive Player of the Year, a State Champion and a three-star recruitcoming out of high school. He held offers from Boise State, Eastern Washington, Hawaii and Montana State before committing to the Broncos.

It didnt take long for him to make an impact on the Smurf Turf either.

Happle recorded his first career interception at Boise State against the Oregon Ducks in the 2017 Las Vegas Bowl. In 2019, Happle recorded 22 tackles, 14 solo and two pass deflections in just five games. He was on track for his best year yet, but unfortunatelya season-ending injury put a stop to that.

Now that the Mountain West Conference postponed all fall sports in 2020, Happle decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The Ducks came knocking and Happle is coming home to fulfill his dream of becoming an Oregon Duck.

We had the opportunity to interview Jesuit High School football coach Ken Potter to get more on the newest member of the Oregon secondary.

Jordan is a playmaker. When he played for me, If you needed something done, he would make it happen, said Potter. We won a state championship with him as a senior and he made play after play after play and big-time plays. Defensively, hes a quarterback on the field and he knows what to do, makes adjustments, makes sure people are doing the right things

Someone who is familiar with his style of play is current Oregon Defensive Coordinator Andy Avalos, who was the defensive coordinator at Boise State before taking the job on Mario Cristobals staff in Eugene, Oregon.

We spoke with Avalos last week and asked what it was like to see Happle back on the field in Avalos system. It was like deja vu.

Obviously Jordan is an unbelievable young man. Very blessed to have him join us and obviously his first day out there at practice today. The first time he jumped in there I was doing something and I heard him make a call out on the field and its been a little while since I heard that voice out there being a quarterback out there in the defense. It was fun to see him out there today."

He will give as much as people want to take, said Potter. When I say that, he will help out. I just know that hes going to step in and teach and help and work and I just know, as a coach, it is nice to have someone who knows your thoughts before you have to even say them. And Im sure thats what coach [Avalos] is talking about

One memory, in particular, stands out amongst the rest and exemplifies exactly who Happle is both on and off the field.

Its Happles junior season at Jesuit. The Crusaders are playing the Tigard Tigers when Happle went up for a ball in the end zone and came down on an opponent's ankle and broke his foot. After hobbling to the sidelines, his first words were, I should have caught that. It was in my hands, I should have caught that. Can we tape this up and can I play?

Happle was almost in tears after the team doctor ruled him out for the rest of the game.

He sits on the bench for maybe like 20 seconds and then hes asking for crutches so he can be on the sideline standing up encouraging his teammates, said Potter. Thats who Jordan is.

And thats who Duck fans can be really excited about.

How exactly will Oregons secondary look in 2020? Will Happle earn a starting role? We will soon find out in just three weeks.

[Listen to the latest Talkin Ducks Podcast with host Jordan Kent and special guest former Oregon wide receiver Keenan Howry].

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Aaron Rodgers has had public relationships with his girlfriends, but he's kept his relationships with family pretty secret.

This would likely go unnoticed, but Rodgers' brother Jordan is also a celebrity. So when the two celebrity brothers aren't really seen together, people start to ask questions. Those questions have mostly been ignored, but each sibling has offered a few comments on their relationship throughout the years.

The incident that really sparkedintrigue was back when Jordan Rodgers was on Season 12 of "The Bachelorette." Rodgers was a contestanton the show where Joelle "JoJo" Fletcher eventually chose him as the winner. The two have remained a couple since the show aired in 2016.

Below, we'll go through what we know about the relationship between the two brothers.

Before we dive too deep into the relationship between the Rodgers brothers, it might help some to know just who Jordan Rodgers is. As we mentioned, he was acontestant on "The Bachelorette," but before that he was a quarterback just like Aaron.

Jordan Rodgers started atVanderbilt University, where he had a lot of success. He's seventh all time in career passing yards at Vanderbilt and helped the school reachback-to-back bowl appearances. After college, Rodgers spent time on the Jaguars, Buccaneers and Dolphins, but never played in a single NFL game.

Rodgers has since been a commentator for a variety of television programs including SEC Network, aCNBCreality show and other various appearances.

During his appearance on "The Bachelorette," Jordan Rodgers revealed he doesn't really talk with his older brother, Aaron. On the show,contestants go to their homes so the date can meet their family and get to know the person a little better. But ahead of the trip, Jordan said, "And, um, my middle brother wont be there," referencing Aaron.

When asked why, Rodgers explained.

Like I said, I have a great relationship with my brother Luke. Me and Aaron dont really have that much of a relationship," he said. "Its just kind of the way hes chosen to do life. I chose to stay close with my family and my parents and my brother, and, um, yeah, its just its not ideal.I love him, and I cant imagine what its like to be in his shoes and have the pressure he has and the demands from people that he has. Dont have hard feelings against him, its just how things go right now."

When asked, "So you guys dont talk at all?" he responded,No, not really."

As Jordan Rodgers hinted at on "The Bachelorette," Aaron not only doesn't speak to his brother, but mostly excludes his entire family.

In 2016,Tyler Dunne wrote a feature on Rodgers for Bleacher Report and dove a bit more into the Packers quarterback's relationship with his family.

From Bleacher Report:

One source, who was close to Rodgers for years but is among the many who have since been cut off by Rodgers entirely, said the quarterback has not spoken to his family since December 2014. Don't feel too bad, J-Mike. Immediate family members don't even have his cellphone number. When Mom and Dad sent Christmas presents to the quarterback and his girlfriend that year, the source said, those gifts were mailed back in February. He was set to be the groomsman in the wedding of one of his closest friends, the source said, and texted the day before he couldn't attend.

Dunne's reportalso added Rodgers didn't attend his grandfather's funeral, he fired a business manager he knew since high school, and his family isn't welcome inGreen Bay.

During a 2017 interview with the New York Times, Rodgers' family confirmed they don't have contact with their son.

Fame can change things, Ed Rodgers, Aaron's dad, told the Times.

Ed Rodgers also confirmed what was reported in the Bleacher Report article. He admitted to the Times it was "weird" to have his family as a national storyline. But he also says he's not too upset about all of the information coming out.

"Its good to have it all come out," he said.

After Jordan Rodgers' quotes gained publicity, Aaron Rodgers was asked about it. However, he didn't want to discuss too much about it.

I've always found that it's a little inappropriate to talk publicly about some family matters, so I'm just I'm not going to speak on those things Rodgers said in 2016.

However, Rodgers may have provided a clue as to how a rift between his family started. In January 2020 during an interview with then-girlfriend Danica Patrick on her podcast, Rodgers brought up his Christian upbringing.

Most people that I knew, church was just you just had to go," Rodgers said. "Your parents made you go. You wake up, you put some clothes on, and you go. And you can't wait to get back and watch the second game of the day in the NFL on TV."

Rodgers went on to say it took him some time before he realized what he wanted to believe when it came to religion.

"I just didn't find any connection points with those things and started questioning things. And had friends who had other beliefs and enjoyed learning. I had some good friendships along the way that helped me figure out exactly what I wanted to believe in. And ultimately it was that rules and regulations and binary systems don't really resonate with me."

According to People Magazine, those comments upset his family.

"They were dismayed,"a source told People. "The family is very dedicated to their Christian faith. To them, his comments are basically a slap in the face to the fundamentals of who they are. Its basically him turning his back on everything they have taught him."

While Rodgers and his family have not publicly commented on the religion aspect, the source told People that "religion is a part of" why they're not on speaking terms.

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Tim Jordan, Guest Columnist Published 12:27 p.m. ET Oct. 18, 2020

The sun shines over the Great Circle in Newark, Thursday, August 20, 2020.(Photo: Courtney Hergesheimer/ The Columbus Dispatch)

We talk a lot about greatness, but what do we mean by great?

In my work as both an interpreter and a writing instructor, tangibles and intangibles are important. Tangibles are things that can be measured or understood through the senses. Intangibles are value statements that, while important, are best understood when paired with tangibles.

Greatness is an intangible. So, again, what do we mean by great?

With the Great Circle, size certainly comes into play. Encompassing an area of 30 acres and with a diameter of 1,200 feet, it is huge, tremendous (two other intangibles). Put differently, four football fields would fit end-to-end across it, or the Great Pyramid of Giza could sit inside of it.

Greatness can be more than size. It can include vision.

The Great Circle is just one of four interconnected sites that once made up the Newark Earthworks. The Octagon and its attached Observatory Circle also still stand, but they were connected by walkways to a square and to an oval shape. The more than four miles that these shapes and walkways covered are impressive enough, but an underlying use of geometry further unifies Newarks sites. For one example, the 1,050-foot diameter of Observatory Circle when multiplied by six equals the distance between the centers of Observatory and the Great Circles. As another, the perimeter of the square shape and the circumference of the Great Circle are equal. All parts of the Newark Earthworks are pulled together on both material and geometric levels into a unified statement.

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Greatness can include artistry.

There is beauty in the earthworks use of geometry, but their architecture is also stunning. Standing inside the Great Circle and looking back toward its gateway, the twelve-foot sides of its opening are noticeably the high-points of the wall. Both sides quickly taper down and level-off, so an artificial horizon encompasses most of the sites 30 acres. We dont know if this horizon relates to any sort of celestial alignment, as we see with a number of other earthworks sites, but it is a remarkable aesthetic. Below this level wall is the Great Circles moat, which we speculate held water. The resulting juxtaposition of water, earth, and sky overlaps with the rich imagery and themes of much American Indian mythology.

Greatness can include community.

The scale, geometric knowledge, architectural aesthetic, and apparent symbolism of the Great Circle all point toward the deep investment of many people to achieve such end results. Archaeologists would also point to this effort being one that was peaceful, noting that human remains from burials of this time period show few signs of traumatic injuriesno spearpoints embedded in rib cages or crushed skulls, the kinds of injuries that would point to warfare and violence.

These dimensions of ancient American Indians greatness go beyond the Great Circle. The Octagon with its eight lunar alignments in an 18.6-year cycle is magnificent. So is Fort Ancient, a 3.5-mile hilltop enclosure in Oregonia that incorporates solar alignments. So too are the sites that make up Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, a sampling of five of the dozens of earthworks that once stood along twelve miles of the Scioto River. Together, these eight earthworks sites across three communities make up the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks nomination for World Heritage. Our communities opportunity to bring these sites to an international stage is a chance to join todays American Indians in celebrating the achievements of Ohios ancient people, their ancestors.

That too would be great.

Dr. Tim Jordan provides interpretation and site management for the Newark Earthworks and Flint Ridge Ancient Quarries and Nature Preserve. He is also on the English faculties of Ohio University Zanesville and Zane State College.

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Before the game against the Oklahoma Sooners, the Texas Longhorns saw the return of wide receiver Jordan Whittington. He needed an arthroscopic surgery to remain a knee injury he suffered against UTEP in the season opener. Against the Sooners, Whittington led the team in receptions and now sits second on the team behind Joshua Moore.

According to Horns247, Whittington will once again be away from the team while recovering from an injury. The report states that he suffered a soft tissue abdominal injury in the Oklahoma game. This marks the third injury that will cost the talented receiver time.

Whittington is a former five-star recruit that was expected to have a big role in the offense from the slot. He played a majority of the snaps in the slot due to Jake Smith reagravating his hamstring injury he suffered prior to the season opener. It remains to be seen when either receiver will return. Head coach Tom Herman will address the media on Monday and hopefully get some answers.

The report from 247Sports stated that Whitt will miss some time, so at this point there isnt a time table for his return. This season he has caught 12 passes for 110 yards and one rush for another 15. Longhorns Wire will provide more details as they are made available.

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