Uhhh…
Jones' tweet soon drew outrage from many users, including accounts belonging to relatives of the victims.
The 2012 massacre at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School killed 26 people, including 20 children.
Thứ Hai, 9 tháng 2, 2015
Thứ Sáu, 6 tháng 2, 2015
The family of Joseph Chernach alleges that youth tackle football is responsible for his suicide and is seeking $5 million in damages.
Debra Pyka and Joseph Chernach
Courtesy of Debbie Pyka
In June of 2012, 25-year-old Joseph Chernach killed himself as a result of depression caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the degenerative brain disease that's been heavily linked to playing football. Chernach played football from 5th grade until he graduated high school, but did not continue with the game at a college or professional level.
Today, Gordon Johnson, an attorney on behalf of the Chernach family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the largest youth football league in the country: Pop Warner. Filed in Wisconsin, the suit also names Chernach's mother, Debra Pyka, as a defendant.
Johnson has practiced brain injury law since the early 90s, long before the issue of concussions and brain damage in football reached the mainstream cultural consciousness.
The lawsuit alleges that Pop Warner is at fault due to its "ultrahazardous" nature, which Johnson supports with research on the effects of youth football. The lawsuit says:
No later than 1997, it was a known risk that children playing tackle football with helmets could suffer brain damage and other injuries. In 1997, Pop Warner knew or should have known that tackle football was dangerous for children and exposed children to head injuries, including Dementia Pugilistica.
The suit also claims that Pop Warner is responsible for Chernach's death because they have acted in ways that are negligent of the safety of children. Johnson points to poorly trained coaches and inferior equipment as examples of this.
The lawsuit claims that because Pop Warner failed to alert families to the dangers of youth tackle football and consistently does not take steps to protect its players, the Chernach's family is entitled to $5 million in damages.
In a statement to BuzzFeed News, Gordon Johnson said he believes children should not be exposed to the dangers of youth football, but if parents do choose to allow their children to play the game, there should be greater care taken to protect the most vulnerable amongst us.
In December, Debra Pyka and her surviving children spoke extensively with BuzzFeed News about the events leading up to and after Joseph's suicide.
Read the lawsuit here:
Thứ Năm, 5 tháng 2, 2015
Odin Lloyd’s mother agreed to remain calm despite testifying about her murdered son.
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Ursula Ward, mother of victim Odin Lloyd, took the stand on the fourth day of the Aaron Hernandez's first-degree murder trial.
Before beginning her testimony, lawyers discussed how to handle showing sensitive evidence to Ward. Because the jury was not yet present, the lawyers were not required to speak amongst themselves.
After Ward was sworn in, Judge E. Susan Garsh asked her to remain calm and not cry while testifying. Judge Garsh acknowledged that this was a tall order for the mother of a murder victim, but her tone remained stern in an attempt to convey how important it was to the testimony. Ward agreed: "Yes, your honor."
Ward was shown a photo of Lloyd taken by medical examiners after his death. Prior to her testimony, Hernandez's defense attorney objected to use of that specific photo to identify him.
Hernandez's team said that the prosecution was attempting to elicit an emotional response in order to influence the jury, but the prosecutors maintained that Ward could maintain composure when shown the photo. The defense called it a "cruel and unnecessary" act by the prosecution, but Judge Garsh decided it was appropriate. the judge said, however, that if Ward became emotional at any time on the stand — but particularly when shown photos of her deceased son — attorneys would go to sidebar.
Ward remained calm and composed while on the stand, during which she testified that she had not met Aaron Hernandez. Prosecutors will use her testimony to disprove the defense's argument that Hernandez and Lloyd were close companions.
Before Ward took the stand, Lloyd's girlfriend, Shaneah Jenkins, concluded her testimony. Her sister Shayanna, Aaron Hernandez's fiancée, was in attendance for the first time during her testimony that spanned three days. Shaneah testified that Hernandez and Lloyd liked to smoke marijuana together, but maintained that she was unaware of any close relationship between the two.
LINK: Here’s What You Need To Know About The Aaron Hernandez Trial
LINK: Aaron Hernandez’s Lawyer: Former Patriot Didn’t Kill Odin Lloyd Because He Had No Motive
This is why fans love him.
Two days after suffering a heartbreaking loss in the Super Bowl...
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson visited the Seattle Children's hospital.
Which is something he does nearly every Tuesday.
And along with knowing each of the patient's names...
Thứ Tư, 4 tháng 2, 2015
True neighbou-rly love.
A few months ago, a viral video captured an entire stadium of Canadian Leafs fans helping to finish the American national anthem after a mic cut out at a hockey game.
The gesture touched a lot of Americans' hearts.
Even at 14 years old, the All-Star starter knew what he was doing.
During Dell Curry's days in Toronto, he and his family appeared on an episode of Off The Hardwood, a series that showcases the off-court lives of Raptors players.
Steph Curry, at 14-years-old, stole the show, which should come as no surprise to anyone who's watched his career in the NBA.
While playing 1-on-1 with his brother Seth, who plays for an NBA D-league team, it becomes clear that Steph's jump shot was already in the works.
When asked about any interest in playing baseball, Steph says he had already decided to stick with basketball because it was "more his sport." That's putting it lightly.
Thứ Ba, 3 tháng 2, 2015
The NBC broadcast of Super Bowl XLIX was the most watched show in U.S. television history, with 114.4 million viewers.
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It beat out last year's broadcast by about 2 million viewers, according to national data from The Nielsen Company, and it was the highest rated Super Bowl since 1986, with about 47 percent of households tuning in.
More people than ever also watched the final half hour of the nail-biting game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. Viewership peaked with 120.8 million watching in the fourth quarter.
NBC's live stream also set records, the network said. Analytics showed 800,000 average viewers per minute watched on computers or tablets, and on average, they tuned in for about 84 minutes. At its highest — during Patriots center back Malcolm Butler's game-winning interception — the live stream had 1.3 million viewers.
1. 114.4 Million – Super Bowl XLIX, NBC (2015)
2. 112.2 Million – Super Bowl XLVIII, FOX (2014)
3. 111.3 Million – Super Bowl XLVI, NBC (2012)
4. 111.0 Million – Super Bowl XLV, FOX (2011)
5. 108.7 Million – Super Bowl XLVII, CBS (2013)
6. 106.5 Million – Super Bowl XLIV, CBS (2010)
7. 106.0 Million – M.A.S.H. Finale, CBS (1983)
8. 98.7 Million – Super Bowl XLIII, NBC (2009)
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