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Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over Browns
Read full article: Herbert's 398 yards, Ekeler 3 TDs lead Chargers over BrownsAustin Ekeler scored three touchdowns, including a 3-yard score with 1:31 remaining as the Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 47-42 in a wild shootout Sunday.
Dearborn native Robert Saleh’s hiring by Jets source of pride for Muslim Americans
Read full article: Dearborn native Robert Saleh’s hiring by Jets source of pride for Muslim AmericansFILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is shown during an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals, in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)NEW YORK – Robert Saleh has made history that extends far beyond any football field. That's a source of great pride for a group that has been generally underrepresented in the league's on-field leadership roles. He was a popular candidate among the seven teams looking for a new coach this offseason, and quickly emerged as the favorite for the Jets job. “Robert Saleh has made history on the field and off,” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted Friday night.
Detroit Lions player looks to shed light on Palestinians' plight
Read full article: Detroit Lions player looks to shed light on Palestinians' plightALLEN PARK, Mich. – NFL players have kneeled during the national anthem and taken stands to protest social injustice across the United States. Detroit Lions guard Oday Aboushi wants to use his place in sports and society another way, by shedding light on the plight of Palestinians and promoting religious harmony as a Muslim with friends of different faiths. “Being an athlete, playing in the NFL, being Palestinian is rare," Aboushi said in an interview with The Associated Press. Aboushi was front and center as his teammates spoke to reporters about their decision outside the team's practice facility. Aboushi visited the West Bank in 2009, when he talked with orphans and said he witnessed Palestinians being held at checkpoints.
The Detroit Lions are 0-2: How do they fix their season?
Read full article: The Detroit Lions are 0-2: How do they fix their season?DETROIT – The Detroit Lions are 0-2 after two bad losses to start the season. Comparing the first two games of this year to last season show Stafford’s stats have dropped off. The Lions are still running deeper patterns, Stafford just isn’t throwing the ball deep as much as last year. Finally, Jamal Agnew lost the Lions 20 yards of field position when he committed a personal foul on a punt return. Getting rid of those mistakes is a good start to helping the Lions try to avoid starting 0-3 this year.
Benched: Lions Lineman Oday Aboushi on training in quarantine
Read full article: Benched: Lions Lineman Oday Aboushi on training in quarantineFor Lions Oday Aboushi preparing for the season meant getting out of New York City, where he lives during the offseason. (NYC) was crazy but it was docile, Aboushi said. His friend owns a gym there and told Aboushi he could have it all to himself. As for training with his teammates, the team virtually comes together weekly to discuss the playbook. In the meantime, he is cooking a lot and for this self-described car guy, hes enjoying his sweet ride.
How a Detroit Lions player manages training while fasting during Ramadan
Read full article: How a Detroit Lions player manages training while fasting during RamadanDETROIT Muslims around the world are celebrating the month of Ramadan. For Lions Lineman Oday Aboushi, that means his schedule must change, but the workouts remain. I eat breakfast at 4 a.m., and what I eat, it is pretty diesel, Aboushi said. Its not easy for sure, but hes watched other athletes observe Ramadan successfully, like Hakeem Olajuwan, who did it during the NBA finals. READ: Detroit Lions to start 2020 season with game against Chicago Bears