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Zachary Powell, MSJ

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Follower of Jesus | Staff editor @TheAthletic | @SportsCapJour alum | @APSE_sportmedia Class XI Fellow

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Joined August 2014
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Career update: I’m ecstatic to announce that today is my first day as Staff Editor on the News team @TheAthletic. I want to say thank you to @mark_cooperjr, @joshhargreaves, @oskargarcia and the team for this opportunity. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead, let’s work!
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Ceyair Wright stepped away after one NFL preseason game for acting, taking the lead role in Teyana Taylor’s directorial debut “Get Lite”. But, he doesn’t see this as the end of his NFL dreams. Speaking for the first time since his decision, free to read: nytimes.com/athletic/7671615…
He was preparing for an NFL season. Then Hollywood came calling (Gift Article)

He was preparing for an NFL season. Then Hollywood came calling (Gift Article)

Actor and football player Ceyair Wright was pursuing two lifelong goals, but this fall’s calendar only allowed for one.

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Mike DeFabo@MikeDeFaboOct 1
A city that once embraced the son of a Steelers legend now views him as a villain. A GM labeled the “Khan Artist” in 2023 has now dealt his first two draft picks. No one looks good when pride and outdated precedent leads to a messy breakup. FREE READ: nytimes.com/athletic/7648254…
With Joey Porter Jr. trade, Steelers couldn’t set pride and precedent aside (Gift Article)

With Joey Porter Jr. trade, Steelers couldn’t set pride and precedent aside (Gift Article)

The star cornerback and the team dug in, leaving them with only one way out: a trade.

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The Cowboys are trading for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., sources tell @TheAthletic. Dallas sends a 2028 2nd round pick and a 2027 6th for him. Porter heads to Dallas where it’s possible a long-term contract is not imminent.
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September 13, 2026: @jennablack42 and @carter1223jones covering the final of the @fibawwc between the United States and France at Uber Arena in Berlin.
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Bill Simmons is under investigation after saying he used his daughter’s boyfriend to place FanDuel bets for him. The problem? Simmons lives in California, where sports gambling is illegal, and said he had the bets placed for him under an account in Massachusetts. nytimes.com/athletic/7559556…
What is proxy betting, and why is Bill Simmons facing scrutiny for it? (Gift Article)

What is proxy betting, and why is Bill Simmons facing scrutiny for it? (Gift Article)

The Ringer CEO said on his podcast that he had bets placed for him in another state. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission found out.

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Found inside Brandon Clarke’s bedroom and attached bathroom were vape devices, cannabis products, injectable peptides, syringes and a box of Narcan, the medical examiner wrote. A plate with a white powdery substance was found on the kitchen island. nytimes.com/athletic/7536208…
In Brandon Clarke autopsy report, roommate indicates a history of drug use (Gift Article)

In Brandon Clarke autopsy report, roommate indicates a history of drug use (Gift Article)

While the effects of heroin and cocaine are listed as the cause of death, the “multiple prescription medications" also contributed.

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Zolani Tete, the two-time world boxing champion who scored the fastest knockout in a world title fight, was shot and killed outside of his home Friday. He was 38. nyti.ms/4wElWD7
Two-division boxing champ Zolani Tete shot dead outside home in South Africa (Gift Article)

Two-division boxing champ Zolani Tete shot dead outside home in South Africa (Gift Article)

Tete was training to return to the boxing ring after receiving a four-year ban for a steroid.

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I used to think that “seek first the Kingdom of God” meant if I followed Jesus, He would give me everything I wanted. Now I realize He gives us something even better. The more I seek Him, the more He transforms my heart. My desires begin to change, and I start wanting the things He wants for me. What once seemed so important fades, and His will becomes my greatest desire. God knows us better than we know ourselves. When we seek Him first, He doesn’t just fulfill our wishes. He shapes our hearts so our deepest desires align with His perfect plan. And that’s where true joy is found.
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What price do you put on a lifelong dream? For former substitute teacher Lewis Kalb, it was $22,000. The 73-year-old retiree won the Phillies' auction to call an inning on the radio. And he sounded like he'd been doing it for years. nyti.ms/4hjZKua
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