โItโs worth the waitโ: LeRoy Butler takes his place in Hall of Fame
Butler was the first of the eight inductees to lead off the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies Saturday and did his best to squeeze in gratitude for everyone in his journey. He thanked his seven children, his wife, Genesis, his four siblings, his favorite high school teacher, his coaches and every fan who cheered his remarkable path.
Boselli and Butler named Pro Football HOF finalists again
Former Packers safety LeRoy Butler, left, and former Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Boselli were named NFL hall of fame finalists. (AP photos)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Tony Boselli and LeRoy Butler are Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists again, while the wait continues for Fred Taylor. Butler, a former Packers safety who was largely credited for starting the famed Lambeau Leap, was named a finalist for the second straight year. Boselli was a Pro Bowl selection from 1996-2000 before injuries ended his career. He had 721 tackles and was inducted into the Packers hall of fame in 2007.
Ivanka Trump to introduce dad at RNC as 'people's president'
Ivanka Trump will also draw contrasts between Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to preview her remarks. The president plans to accept the GOP nomination in a speech from the White House lawn despite questions about the propriety of using government property for such an overt political purpose. Four years ago, I told you my father would focus on making child care affordable and accessible, Ivanka Trump is expected to say, according to excerpts of her speech provided to The Associated Press. Ivanka Trump introduced her father at the 2016 convention. Ivanka Trump will also introduce her businessman father as the people's president in keeping with a weeklong convention effort to humanize him.
Ravens announce refund of tickets, significant reduction of available seats in 2020
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Baltimore Ravens cast an ominous tone on fans at football games this NFL season, announcing on Wednesday that all season ticket sales will be put off to 2021 and that if fans are allowed at games, only a fraction would be permitted. Refunds for tickets that have already been purchased for this year would be issued. The Ravens announcement to Permanent Seat License owners on Wednesday was the first in what is bound to be a steady list of changes for NFL teams. With over 62,000 season tickets already sold, there is no equitable way to accommodate in a limited stadium capacity all PSL Owners who are interested in maintaining season tickets for 2020, said senior vice president of ticket sales and operations Baker Koppelman. NFL training camps are scheduled to open July 28, but the coronavirus pandemic has made reporting on that date seem like a best-case scenario for teams around the league.