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NFL announces prospects to attend 2022 HBCU combine

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New York, NY – Today, the NFL in partnership with the Senior Bowl, announced the names of players that will attend the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Combine presented by Microsoft Surface, which will be held Friday, January 28 – Saturday, January 29, at the University of South Alabama Jaguar Training Center in Mobile, Alabama.

The full list of attending players can be found below:

PlayerPositionCollege
Dee AndersonTEAlabama A&M
Aqeel GlassQBAlabama A&M
Ezra GrayRBAlabama State
Felix HarperQBAlcorn State
Juwan TaylorDSAlcorn State
Solomon WiseOLBAlcorn State
Josh WilkesWRArkansas Pine-Bluff
KeShawn WilliamsRBArkansas Pine-Bluff
Untareo JohnsonOLBBethune-Cookman
Jamal SavageOTBethune-Cookman
Trey GrossWRDelaware State
Kwannah KollieWRDelaware State
Elvin De La RosaDSFayetteville State
Keyshawn JamesDEFayetteville State
Antwan CollierDSFlorida A&M
Keenan ForbesOGFlorida A&M
Shemar BridgesWRFort Valley State
James FaganDTHampton
Jett DuffeyQBHampton
Keith CorbinWRJackson State
Kingston DavisRBMiles
Jerry GarnerOLBMississippi Valley State
Juwan CarterQBNorfolk State
Chris MyersOLBNorfolk State
Korey BanksWRNorth Carolina A&T
Ron HuntWRNorth Carolina A&T
Jah-Maine MartinRBNorth Carolina A&T
Jawon PassQBPrairie View A&M
Chad GilchristILBSouth Carolina State
Zafir KellyDCSouth Carolina State
Will VereenWRSouth Carolina State
Marquis McClainWRSouthern
Ladarius SkeltonQBSouthern
Cam DurleyOTTennessee State
Cory RahmanDSTennessee State
Jonathan GilesWRTexas Southern
Jeff ProctorRBTexas Southern
Will AdamsDSVirginia State
Javon FrazierOLBVirginia State
Zachary WilcoxOTVirginia State

 

This year’s Combine will also include members of the HBCU Development and Women’s Pipeline Initiative, including Lauren Askevold (Jackson State) – Athletic Trainer, Regyn Davis-Young (Winston-Salem State University) – Athletic Trainer, Brianna Robinson (Florida Memorial University) – Athletic Trainer, Annie Wilkerson (Alabama A&M University) – Athletic Trainer, Vikaya Powell (North Carolina A&T) – Equipment Manager, George Stubbs (Grambling State University) – Equipment Manager, Jamel Askew (Virginia State University) – Video Personnel, and Mia Stephens (Minnesota Vikings) – Video Personnel.

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JetBlue Agrees to Buy Spirit for $3.8 Billion

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FILE - A Spirit Airlines jet approaches Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Pa., on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. Spirit announced on Thursday, July 7, 2022, that it would again postpone a vote on the proposed merger with Frontier, a sign that it lacks shareholder support for the merger in the face of a rival bid by JetBlue Airways. Spirit delayed the vote by a week, until July 15. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

NEW YORK, N.Y. (AP) — JetBlue has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion in a deal that would create the nation’s fifth largest airline if approved by U.S. regulators.

The agreement Thursday comes a day after Spirit’s attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart. Spirit had recommended its shareholders approve a lower offer from Frontier, saying that antitrust regulators are more likely to reject the bid from JetBlue.

“This combination is an exciting opportunity to diversify and expand our network, add jobs and new possibilities for crewmembers, and expand our platform for profitable growth.” JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes said in a statement.

The combined airline, which will be based in New York and led by Hayes, would have a fleet of 458 aircraft. The airlines will continue to operate independently until after the transaction closes.

JetBlue said Thursday that it would pay $33.50 per share in cash for Spirit, including a prepayment of $2.50 per share in cash payable once Spirit stockholders approve the transaction. There’s also a ticking fee of 10 cents per month starting in January 2023 through closing.

If the transaction is completed before December 2023, the deal will be for $33.50 per share, increasing over time to up to $34.15 per share, in the event the transaction closes at the outside date in July 2024.

If the deal doesn’t close due to antitrust reasons, JetBlue will pay Spirit a reverse break-up fee of $70 million and stockholders of Spirit a reverse break-up fee of $400 million less any amounts paid to stockholders of Spirit prior to termination.

News of the JetBlue and Spirit combination comes after weeks of Frontier and JetBlue tussling over who would ultimately get to add the budget airline to its arsenal. While Spirit initially struck a deal with Frontier and had stood by that proposed agreement, its shareholders were not on board. The decision by Spirit and Frontier to terminate their deal was announced Wednesday while Spirit shareholders were still voting on the proposal. It was apparent that despite the support of Spirit’s board, shareholders were prepared to reject the deal and seek a richer one from JetBlue.

JetBlue anticipates $600 million to $700 million in annual savings once the transaction is complete. Annual revenue for the combined company is anticipated to be about $11.9 billion, based on 2019 revenues.

JetBlue and Spirit will continue to operate independently until after the transaction closes. Their respective loyalty programs remain unchanged and customer accounts will not be affected in any way.

The deal still needs the required regulatory approvals and approval from Spirit’s stockholders. The companies expect to conclude the regulatory process and close the transaction no later than the first half of 2024.

Spirit’s stock rose more than 4% before the market open, while shares of JetBlue were up slightly.

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Man Shot Dead While Working at ‘Law & Order’ Film Location

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Detectives process the crime scene on North Henry Street where a man was shot while sitting on his car early Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Photo: Luiz C. Ribeiro/New York Daily News/TNS.

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man working at a filming location for the TV series “Law & Order: Organized Crime” was shot and killed early Tuesday before filming was scheduled to start for the day.

According to police, Johnny Pizarro was found at about 5:15 a.m. on a residential street in the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the head and neck.

The 31-year-old Queens resident was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police were investigating and hadn’t released information on suspects or a motive.

News photos from the scene showed police tape blocking off a street where traffic cones stood in spots where cars normally would be parked. No filming was going on at the time of the shooting, according to an NBC spokesperson.

The network confirmed that Pizarro was a crew member for the series, a spinoff of the long-running “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” It is in production for its third season and scheduled to air this fall.

“We were terribly saddened and shocked to hear that one of our crew members was the victim of a crime early this morning and has died as a result,” NBC and Universal Television said in a statement. “We are working with local law enforcement as they continue to investigate. Our hearts go out to his family and friends and we ask that you respect their privacy during this time.”

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National Football League, NFLPA and Mythical Team Up for Upcoming NFL Play-and-Own NFT Video Game

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Mythical Games and NFL NFT game "NFL Rivals" is set to release in early 2023. Photo: NFL.

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELESThe National Football League (NFL), NFL Players Association (NFLPA) and next-generation gaming technology studio Mythical Games today announced a partnership to launch NFL Rivals, a new NFL video game that leverages blockchain technology, on the Mythical Platform in early 2023. Delivering on the fantasy of being a team General Manager, this fun, easy to play game will allow NFL fans and gamers alike to compete against other GMs with their assembled player rosters and teams, building, leveling up and improving their lineup. In addition, fans will be able to own, collect and trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs) of their favorite players through this play-and-own game experience.

“With the rise of blockchain technology, we are thrilled to partner with Mythical Games on a blockchain-enabled game that delivers new play-to-own NFT capabilities, creating a new adventure for fans who love to play football games,” said Joe Ruggiero, SVP of Consumer Products at the NFL. “The interest in NFTs and video gaming amongst current and prospective fans continues to grow and combined have accelerated the NFL’s exploration of new gaming models that can deliver an unmatched experience to fans.”

Ahead of the NFL Rivals game launch, 32 limited-quantity collections of unique generative 3D NFL franchise-themed NFTs will be released in a series of drops called “Rarity League.” This officially licensed collection will provide owners access to special events, in-game rewards and other unique features.

“NFTs are revolutionizing the fan experience, and we’re excited to collaborate with the imaginative team at Mythical Games to create a whole new blockchain-based world in which NFL players take center stage.” said Terése Whitehead, Vice President, Consumer Products & Strategy at NFL Players Inc., the marketing and licensing arm of the NFLPA.

“Partnering with the NFL to drive new fan and player engagement through fresh game design and the benefits of Web3 is an exciting moment for us,” said Jamie Jackson, Chief Creative Officer, Mythical Games. “NFTs with utility can add value to players in-game, and we can’t wait to bring these concepts to NFL Rivals to evolve the team management genre by adding the advantages of play-and-own games, offering the community new ways to engage with their favorite teams and players both in and outside this virtual world.”

NFL Rivals will launch globally for web and mobile web in early 2023. Interested players can join the Discord or visit the NFL Rivals website now for more information and to stay updated.

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