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Green Bay Packers, Verizon partner up to clear veterans’ debt in Wisconsin

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The announcement came as Verizon and the Green Bay Packers struck a seven-year partnership. WASHINGTON — Verizon and the Green Bay Packers are helping clear veterans’ debt as part of a new seven-year partnership agreement.  The deal, which will also make Verizon the official 5G mobile partner of the NFL team, will help administer $3 million … Read more

Should this San Antonio Spurs’ season be considered a success? | Locked On Spurs

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SAN ANTONIO — Despite missing the playoffs, the San Antonio Spurs‘ 2023-2024 NBA season sparks debate. With Victor Wembanyama sidelined and Gregg Popovich’s unexpected absence, the Spurs still managed over 30 wins, marking their best performance in six years. Host Jeff Garcia and guest Area 210’s Mike Jimenez dissect the season’s highs and lows, exploring the … Read more

Barbie teams up with LeBron James to release Ken doll in honor of his legacy and community impact with tributes to Akron

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Mattel says the new Ken doll featuring LeBron James drops at Target, Walmart and Amazon on April 14 with a suggested retail price of $75. AKRON, Ohio — Mattel has announced that Barbie is releasing the first Ken doll of a professional athlete, which will be in the likeness of Akron native and NBA star … Read more

Don’t blame Rowdy: Cowboys give No. 0 to Overshown, saying it wasn’t delayed by the mascot

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Linebacker DeMarvion Overshown will wear No. 0, the first player in Cowboys history to do so, the team announced Wednesday. DALLAS — Here’s a very Cowboys offseason update for your Wednesday morning: The team has officially dispelled rumors that Rowdy, the Dallas mascot who wears No. 00, prevented one of the squad’s best young players … Read more

Los Angeles Clippers 122, San Antonio Spurs 117: What they said after the game

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Here’s what Mitch Johnson, Keldon Johnson, and Harrison Barnes had to say following the Spurs’ road loss to the Clippers. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Los Angeles Clippers on the road 122-117, led by Harrison Barnes’ 24 points. San Antonio is on a three-game losing skid. Stephon Castle scored 19 … Read more