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Jets rookie Jerome Kapp gets social media salute from Eminem for ‘Hard Knocks’ performance

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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Jerome Kapp went from undrafted rookie wide receiver to social media sensation after doing his best Eminem impression. And the New York Jets wide receiver’s performance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” even got the rap superstar’s attention. Eminem posted a “salute” emoji on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday … Read more

Is Auston Matthews still underpaid even after monster contract extension?

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are making Auston Matthews the NHL’s highest paid player and still getting great value. TORONTO, ON — The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a four-year, $53 million contract extension for franchise center Auston Matthews on Wednesday. The deal kicks in next summer and will keep him in blue and white through the 2027-28 … Read more

Fran Drescher says actors strike she’s leading is an ‘inflection point’ that goes beyond Hollywood

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LOS ANGELES – Fran Drescher believes that the walkouts that have shut down Hollywood are about something much bigger than the actors union she leads, or the writers striking alongside them, or the entertainment industry. Drescher told The Associated Press the moment is about the entire world of work, and a larger stand against corporate … Read more