Good News Notes: “Three former New York Giants players — Joe Morris, David Tyree and Jonathan Casillas — were on hand in East Brunswick Thursday to help load 1,500 boxed, ready-to-cook turkeys, to be distributed through Stop & Shop’s Turkey Express program and the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and two dozen partner agencies. ‘It’s such a…
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Cardinals fans donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital following win over Buffalo Bills
Good News Notes: “Following the Arizona Cardinals Hail Mary, last-second, win over the Buffalo Bills, some fans from the opposing team decided to do their part and donate to Oishei Children’s Hospital in honor of Josh Allen’s grandmother. After the game, a thread on Reddit was started by a Cardinals fan saying the Bills Mafia fan…
Washington coach Ron Rivera cheered at hospital as cancer treatments finish
Good News Notes: “One day after beating the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Football Team coach Ron Rivera took another victory lap Monday. But it was to celebrate a different win: the end of his cancer treatments. At a northern Virginia hospital Monday, Rivera received his last round of chemotherapy and proton therapy, marking the end of his seven weeks…
Chiefs, Mahomes charity donating 500 Super Bowl backpacks stuffed with supplies
Good News Notes: “The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes’ charitable foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, are teaming up with something very cool for families in need as school starts again. The 15 and the Mahomies foundation tweeted Monday that in partnership with the Chiefs, it has donated 500 Super Bowl LIV backpacks for deserving children….
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay makes $25,000 donation to the Play Equity Fund
Good News Notes: “Los Angeles Rams Head Coach SEAN McVAY has donated $25,000 to the Play Equity Fund, it was announced today. McVay’s donation was used to purchase footballs, jump ropes and other supplies for local students who are living in under-resourced communities and lack access to play equipment. The supplies will be provided to students and…
Brees doubles COVID-19 donation to $10 million
Good News Notes: “New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees upped his contribution to communities in Louisiana impacted by the coronavirus pandemic from $5 million to $10 million. Brees and his wife, Brittany, announced Monday that their commitment is in direct response to the pressing need from healthcare centers and communities hit hard by COVID-19.” View…
Russell Wilson, Ciara welcome baby on eve of Seahawks camp
Good News Notes: “Number 3 and his wife have their third child. Russell Wilson and Ciara on Friday announced the birth of Win Harrison Wilson. He was born Thursday at eight pounds and one ounce.” “The middle name is the name of Wilson’s late father. Harrison Wilson III died June 9, 2010, at age 55…
Marlon Humphrey, Kevin Greene playing ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ on Sunday night
Good News Notes: “Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Kevin Greenewill square off on “Celebrity Family Feud” on Sunday night when past and present NFL stars appear on the ABC game show. A Hoover High School and Alabama alumnus, Humphrey will play with Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, Indianapolis Colts linebacker…
Joe Burrow launches hunger relief fund for Ohio families in need
Good News Notes: “Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has not played in his first NFL game yet, but already he’s giving back to the community. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft announced Thursday that he has set up a relief fund for families in need. The Heisman winner announced the…
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes will play in golf tourney amid COVID
Good News Notes: “Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has proven he can dominate on the football field. Now, the 2018 NFL MVP and reigning Super Bowl MVP will showcase how he fares on a golf course. Mahomes is scheduled to join teammate Travis Kelce as well as a host of former and current superstar athletes and…