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Former Washington Tight End Tells All About Life and Football in New Memoir
Born in Washington D.C., former NFL tight end Vernon Davis went to school at the University of Maryland but started his pro football career on the other side of the country with the San Francisco 49ers and wouldn’t return until his 11th season.
As with every NFL Draft pick, the pundits and analysts pick through a player’s abilities as they prepare to turn pro and discuss the transition from college as the biggest hurdle in their new life.
What they may not have known was that Davis had already cleared more hurdles before landing in the NFL than some do their entire lives. Of course, that didn’t make him immune from needing to clear more, like when he was publicly criticized to legendary levels by then 49ers head coach Mike Singletary. The same man who wrote the introduction to Davis’ memoir titled, Playing Ball.
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“Playing Ball delves into Davis’s astonishing career – from his difficult teenage years as a headstrong athlete to NFL Coach Mike Singletary’s infamous “me-myself-and-I attitude” press conference – to share the hard-won lessons that forged his path to success, and how his new role as a Hollywood star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist is to inspire the value of teamwork in others,” says a press release announcing the book.
It’s a neatly summarized sentence that tells the reader a bit of what to expect when turning the pages. But it’s really just a surface look of the in-depth access Davis allows his readers, and the chance to really get behind the curtain into one NFL player’s existence.
“Weaving personal reflections with frank, real-world advice, this book is more than a memoir. It’s an eye-opening exploration of what winning – on the field and beyond – really means,” said Davis. “In the book, I rewind the tape to reflect on my difficult upbringing, my career and competitive spirit – and the insights about teamwork, leadership, and responsibility that came in the aftermath of Coach Singletary’s press conference, spurring me to transform my life for the better.”
We hear coaches and players talking about facing adversity head-on, and accepting every lesson as a chance to grow. That’s what Davis does here. The introduction of the book starts the story off with his most embarassing professional moment – a key sign of the honesty that’s about to be delivered from there.
And he hopes his own honesty will help others.
“After such a long journey and football career, I learned that life is about much more than me. It’s about helping others and inspiring people to be the best versions of themselves. I did that by showing resilience, determination, stamina, and by giving everything I had to give to challenge myself to succeed,” Davis writes in the book.
In his post-NFL life Davis is acting and producing feature films working with the likes of Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Bruce Willis, and more. He’s also founded two production companies – Reel 85 and Between the Linez Production.
You can read Playing Ball by purchasing it in hardcover or digitally through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, and other locations.
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Washington Post editorial board admits Biden's 'inner circle worked to conceal his decline’
The Washington Post editorial board admitted President Biden’s “inner circle worked to conceal his decline” on Tuesday in a piece celebrating Biden stepping down under intense party pressure last month.
Critics of President Biden had long suggested he wasn’t mentally fit to serve another term, but he sought re-election until Democratic leaders effectively forced him to step aside following a disastrous debate performance against former President Trump. Throughout the entire process, Biden and White House officials have insisted he was still sharp.
In a piece that largely fawned over Biden, the editorial board declared his “willingness to surrender power deserves special recognition” and added a tidbit that White House critics have long suspected.
Four paragraphs into the piece, the Post editorial board conceded: “The 81-year-old had shown signs of slipping for a long time, but his inner circle worked to conceal his decline.”
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President Joe Biden stands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and first lady Jill Biden during the first day of Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
“He and the country would have been better off if Mr. Biden had kept his implied promise from the 2020 campaign to be a ‘transitional’ figure, perhaps by bowing out after the Democrats’ surprisingly good showing in the 2022 midterm elections,” the editorial board added.
The Post even linked to the infamous Wall Street Journal report about Biden showing signs of slipping behind closed doors, which was largely dismissed by the mainstream media until the disastrous debate put fitness for office at the forefront.
The White House also exploded over the report and pressed Democrats to work the newspaper’s reporters and insist on the president’s mental fitness.
Left-wing Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, a fanatic Biden and Democratic supporter, even fumed on June 9 that the Wall Street Journal article was “shoddy” and the president was still perfectly fit to lead; six weeks later, he was out of the race.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
Washington Post senior reporter Aaron Blake wrote prior to the debate debacle that the WSJ piece “set off a new round of teeth-gnashing about coverage of President Biden’s age,” and said Democrats have asked why Trump doesn’t face the same criticism for his advanced age.
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The Washington Post editorial board appeared to admit President Biden’s “inner circle worked to conceal his decline” on Tuesday. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Following the debate, the mainstream media and high-profile Democrats quickly turned on Biden, with many openly calling for him to step aside. Conservatives watched as the same people who dismissed concerns before the debate suddenly wanted a new candidate to face Trump.
Once Biden ended his re-election bid, the Democratic Party quickly consolidated support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the ticket.
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Washington Post paying for ads on X featuring pro-Democrat, anti-Trump content, critics say
The Washington Post has come under fire from critics who allege its ads on X are politically skewed in amplifying pro-Harris and anti-Trump content.
In recent weeks, conservatives have shared screenshots of posts from the “Democracy Dies in Darkness” paper of articles that were being monetized as ads.
One was an excerpt from an op-ed by President Biden touting his court reform proposal, with the quote, “We can and must prevent the abuse of presidential power. We can and must restore the public’s faith in the Supreme Court. We can and must strengthen the guardrails of democracy.”
“Is the @washingtonpost going to register with the FEC to run ads like this?” GOP strategist Matt Whitlock asked. “What is this ridiculous promotion of Biden’s desperate and stupid court-packing plan? You can’t even argue this is good for WaPo business because a boring op-ed isn’t driving new subscribers.”
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Critics are accusing The Washington Post of boosting pro-Dem, anti-Trump content in its ads on X. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Another one that was flagged was an article about Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s “rocky debut” as former President Trump’s running mate with the post reading, “JD Vance has had a challenging start as the GOP’s vice-presidential nominee, leaving the Trump campaign to try to clean up his controversial past comments.”
Donald Trump Jr. reacted with a screenshot of a third post offering glowing coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris that read, “Throughout her life, Kamala Harris has had her share of firsts. Now, her next first could be the presidency.”
“While the @washingtonpost is spending thousands of dollars running paid ads attacking JD Vance, they’re also running positive ads promoting Kamala Harris,” Trump Jr. wrote. “How is this any different than a Super PAC? The Washington Post should be forced to register with the @FEC. So corrupt!!!”
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One of The Washington Post’s ads on X read, “Throughout her life, Kamala Harris has had her share of firsts. Now, her next first could be the presidency.” (The Image Direct for Fox News Digital)
A source familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital that high-performing posts shared on X by The Post are later promoted as ads. The paper’s far-left readership is likely driving the partisan nature of its ads.
Ruthless podcast co-host Michael Duncan took aim at a Post ad fact-checking Vance’s claims against Harris.
“How is this not an in-kind contribution to her campaign?” Duncan wondered.
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Other posts X users flagged include one that read, “Donald Trump has grown increasingly angry about Kamala Harris’s surging poll numbers and media coverage since replacing Joe Biden on the ticket.” Another ad pushed the “Republicans pounce” trope against Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, over his scrutinized military service claims.
Among the negative stories boosted in Washington Post ads include former President Trump being “increasingly angry” about Harris’ surge in the polls and Sen. JD Vance’s “rocky start” as his running mate. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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Vance himself slammed the Post’s ads targeting him and Trump.
“You’ll see The Washington Post pay for advertisements for stories that attack me and attack Donald J. Trump,” Vance told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham on Thursday. “That’s not the activity of a media organization. That’s the activity of a SuperPAC. And I hope the FEC looks into it.”
Fox News Digital reached out to The Washington Post for comment.
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These are the celebrities hosting the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago
Celerity hosts for each night of DNC announced
Four celebrities, including Kerry Washington and Mindy Kaling, are coming to Chicago to host a night of the DNC.
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Celebrity hosts are kicking off each night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. “Scandal” stars Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn will be navigating real-world politics as hosts during the DNC. Here’s a look at the celebrities viewers can expect to see as hosts during the convention.
What is the role of the hosts at the DNC?
Each night on the DNC, a celebrity will host one night of the convention and will kick off the broadcast with an opening statement, and then will come back onstage during the evening to guide the programming, according to CNN.
Who are the hosts of the DNC?
The DNC will have celebrity hosts every night during the convention in Chicago. Tony Goldwyn will take the stage on Monday night, and “The View” co-host Ana Navarro hosts Tuesday. Mindy Kaling hosts Wednesday, and finally Kerry Washington will take the stage on Thursday. Here’s a look at each of the stars hosting the DNC this week.
Actor Tony Goldwyn to host DNC on Monday
“Scandal” star Tony Goldwyn will take the lead on Monday hosting the DNC in Chicago. He currently stars as Manhattan district attorney Nicholas Baxter on “Law & Order” and is an ambassador for The Innocence Project.
In 2016, he directed a commercial lending support to the Clinton campaign featuring stars from the ShondaLand extended universe, including Ellen Pompeo, Viola Davis and Shonda Rhimes.
“The View” co-host Ana Navarro to host DNC on Tuesday
On Tuesday, “The View” co-host Ana Navarro will take the stage to host the DNC. Navarro is a political strategist and commentator, and a noted Republican, though she has been a vocal critic of Trump, calling him a racist for his comments about immigrants. The “Never Trumper” has also criticized politicians with ties to Trump, such as Ron DeSantis, and said she voted for Hilary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.
“For me to stand on that stage and help my girl Kamala make history and become the Democratic nominee, it’s just such a mind-blowing moment.,” said Navarro on X. “I hope you will be part of this celebration of democracy,” she added.
‘The Office’ star Mindy Kaling to host DNC on Wednesday
“The Office” and “The Mindy Project” star Mindy Kaling will host the DNC on Wednesday. Kaling co-chaired a fundraiser event with Reese Witherspoon, hosted by Harris for Biden’s campaign in 2020. In 2019, she appeared on Harris’ YouTube channel where the pair cooked masala dosa together.
‘Scandal’ star Kerry Washington to host DNC on Thursday
“Scandal” star Kerry Washington will host the DNC on Thursday. Washington is no stranger to political engagement. When Democratic nominee Kamala Harris announced her campaign, Washington said on X that Harris “can and will win this,” adding, “I believe in her and I believe in us. Let’s gooooooooooooo!”
Washington was a vocal supporter of Barack Obama’s campaign in 2012, speaking at that year’s convention, and Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2016. Washington has also played host before at the virtual DNC in 2020, after campaigning for Joe Biden with her husband Nnamdi Asomugha that year.
The actress has also used her “Scandal” fame to push for voter registration. In 2020, Washington posted a three-second clip to X, formerly Twitter, of her character Olivia Pope sharing a passionate kiss with President Fitz (Goldwyn) and captioned it “SCANDAL THE MOVIE. Click the link for more info.” The link did not have any more info but rather led to a voter registration website
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