The Patriots hosted Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson on a Top 30 pre-draft visit, NFL Network reported Monday. According to the report, the visit took place two weeks ago and left the Patriots “intrigued and impressed” with the 2016 Heisman Trophy winner. Relatively quietly, the #Patriots hosted #Louisville QB Lamar Jackson on a Top 30 pre-draft visit, sources say. The visit, which took place 2 weeks ago, left the organization “intrigued and impressed” with Heisman Trophy winner. They may have the option at No. 23. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2018 Jackson played three years of college football at Louisville, throwing for 3,660 yards, 27 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions his junior season. He also rushed for 1,601 yards and 18 touchdowns. His playmaking ability, speed, and versatility has sparked comparisons to former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who called Jackson “the spitting image” of himself. Multiple teams … [Read more...] about Patriots are reportedly ‘intrigued and impressed’ after hosting Lamar Jackson
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Janet Jackson is extending her State of the World Tour
NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson is extending her uber-successful tour with more shows.The pop icon says her State of the World Tour, which originally wrapped in December, will kick off new dates July 11 in Austin, Texas. Dates have also been added in Rogers, Arkansas; Cincinnati; Syracuse, New York; Hersey, Pennsylvania; Saratoga Springs, New York; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Raleigh; Charlotte; Miami; and Tampa.Tickets for the new dates go on sale Tuesday.Jackson's State of the World Tour, which toured United States and Canada, was a critically acclaimed success.The singer will also play a number of music festivals this summer, including Essence, FYF, Panorama and Outside Lands. … [Read more...] about Janet Jackson is extending her State of the World Tour
Aggies land four-star receiver Kenyon Jackson
By Brent Zwerneman, Houston Chronicle Published 5:31 pm, Sunday, April 22, 2018 COLLEGE STATION – Jimbo Fisher is carrying on at least one of Kevin Sumlin’s traditions at Texas A&M: hauling in highly-rated receivers. Kenyon Jackson of Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., pledged to play for Fisher and the Aggies over Georgia, Florida State, LSU and others. The four-star receiver’s non-binding commitment gives A&M 11 pledges in the class of 2019, including one five-star in safety Brian Williams of Bishop Dunne and five four-star recruits. “110% committed,” Jackson posted on his Twitter page on Sunday, adding a “GigEm” and a picture of him in an A&M uniform. 247Sports.com currently ranks Fisher’s first full recruiting class at A&M fourth nationally, behind Alabama, Oklahoma and FSU and ahead of Mississippi, among the top five. A&M hired Fisher in December from FSU to replace Sumlin, who was fired in November … [Read more...] about Aggies land four-star receiver Kenyon Jackson
Sex scandal in sheriff’s office has some mulling future of Jackson County government
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Michael Jackson was obsessed with the Elephant Man and spent hours sitting alone with his skeleton
MICHAEL Jackson was obsessed with the Elephant Man and would spend hours sitting alone with the skeleton, it has been revealed. The King of Pop’s unusual interest in the man, who had severe face and body deformities, is revisited in a new TV show. Portillo’s History of Britain, which sees the former politician look at buildings with hidden histories, discussed his fascination with the famous bones. The story of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, is retold as the show looks at the Royal London Hospital – where his skeleton is exhibited. Portillo speaks with Richard Trembath, a geneticist, who says: “Amongst those who have been fascinated included Michael Jackson, he would come and spend time on his own sitting next to the skeleton, obviously contemplating.” The singer previously said he related to a quote from a film made about Merrick’s life, where he shouts: “I am not an animal, I am a human being.” And in an old interview he said: … [Read more...] about Michael Jackson was obsessed with the Elephant Man and spent hours sitting alone with his skeleton