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Legendary Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown lambasted anthem-protester Colin Kaepernick, saying he needs to act more intelligently. He also attacked his glaring lack of patriotism. “I’m going to give you the real deal: I’m an American,” Brown said. “I don’t desecrate my flag and my national anthem.” He went on to criticize Kaepernick for…

The music world is awaiting Taylor Swift’s response to the passing of country music legend Toby Keith. Critics have voiced their dissatisfaction, alleging a lack of acknowledgment and gratitude from Swift, who believe she owes her initial success to Keith’s early support. Toby Keith played a role during the formative years of Swift’s career. Alongside…

Gary Sinise, known for his iconic role as Lieutenant Dan in the film Forrest Gump, has dedicated his life to helping veterans. Through his Gary Sinise Foundation, he has made a tremendous impact on the lives of veterans, defenders, first responders, and their families. In recognition of his selfless work, Sinise has received numerous awards.…

I love animals, and I can say with certainty that being chained up in the back of a pickup truck is no a place for an animal, especially not a full-grown mountain lion. But that was exactly where a mountain lion named Mufasa was forced to live. He belonged to a traveling circus in Peru…

An Oregon man plays saxophone to a herd of cows and they seems to be enjoying it. The cows slowly gathered near Rick Herrmann when he started playing Stevie Wonder’s song, and then went on to play George Michael and The Champs, a neighbor even shouted “Tequila” as he was belting out the song. He…

Vince Gill is a famous country singer, as well as a musician and a songwriter.   With songs like When I Call Your Name, Whenever You Come Around, and Don’t Let Our Love Start Slipping Away in his discography, it’s safe to say that many are happy to hear his voice when he performs on…

In a stunning turn of events, legendary actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg turned away from a red-carpet event in Hollywood last night, despite her status as a beloved Hollywood icon.  According to sources close to the event, Goldberg was informed ahead of time that she was not welcome on the red carpet, but decided to…

The girl’s tennis team from Barron High School in Springfield, Kentucky refused to participate in a match against neighboring Shelbyville High after learning that one of the players on the rival team is a biological male. “We don’t care if we lose the points,” said Springfield’s team captain, “we’d rather forfeit than play a rigged…

In the robust and often politically charged arena of professional football, Coach Bill Belichick has long been regarded as a stalwart of tactical ingenuity and stringent leadership. His recent decision to suspend the New England Patriots’ team captain for kneeling during the national anthem, coupled with a stark message – “You’re not an activist” –…