Good News Notes: “Café Momentum — an award-winning nonprofit restaurant that provides 12-month paid internships and life-changing support to young people exiting the juvenile justice system — teamed up with the Players Coalition, a nonprofit founded by NFL players Anquan Boldin and Malcolm Jenkins. The restaurant is dedicated to making an impact on social justice and racial inequality, along with Stand Together Foundation, a…
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Patriots team plane to carry 76 health care workers to Super Bowl in Tampa
Good News Notes: “The New England Patriots aren’t playing in the Super Bowl this year, but one of their team planes will be making the trip to Tampa, Florida. Approximately 7,500 health care workers from across the country will be in attendance as honorary guests of the NFL Sunday for the big game between the Tampa Bay…
Former Giants pros load 1,500 turkeys for Thanksgiving giveaway
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…
IndyGo receives PPE donations from former NFL players and ProKel Mobility
Good News Notes: “IndyGo received boxes of hand sanitizer and 1000 masks as a donation through a partnership between former Indianapolis Colts Hall of Famer Edgerrin James, Super Bowl Champion Reggie Wayne, former NFL player Brant McKinnie and ProKel Mobility CEO Kelly Gonzalez, Jr. ‘People forget about bus operators and public transportation workers that are…
Tom Brady shows he’s human as Tiger Woods backs up trash talk at ‘Champions for Charity’ golf match
Good News Notes: “It was a mouth-watering prospect for sports-starved fans everywhere. Four of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, on the golf course at the same time, offering us a glimpse of who they are when they aren’t winning Major Championships and Super Bowl trophies. On Sunday at Medalist Golf Club in Florida, Tiger Woods and…
10 Selfless Sports Stars That Are Giving Back To Their Communities In Very Powerful Ways
Good News Notes: “Whenever news breaks of an athlete being signed to a multimillion-dollar contract or endorsement deal, most of us have a tendency to roll our eyes. Of course, we sometimes think, they’re now going to spend it on luxury clothes and a fancy mansion — and all they do is throw a ball…
2020 NFL Draft national anthem: Harry Connick Jr. performs Star-Spangled Banner before virtual draft
Good News Notes: “If you thought the NFL’s commitment to pageantry would be stifled because the NFL Draft was moved to a virtual environment, then you probably spent the first 15 minutes of the event in quite a surprised state. Roger Goodell, broadcasting live from his basement, kicked things off with some supportive words to…
Ron Rivera held a yard sale to say goodbye to Panthers fans
Good News Notes: “Yard sales are held to get rid of things that are no longer needed or to make money on items that just aren’t being used anymore. Usually, it’s junk from the basement or childhood toys that have been outgrown. But sometimes it’s even more meaningful. Perhaps nothing better epitomizes that than the…
Hip-hop superstar Ludacris surprises local band students with major donation
Good News Notes: “There was an eruption of applause, as students had no idea they’d see hip-hop star Ludacris in their high school auditorium. Music artist and film actor Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges teamed up with StubHub’s ticket forward program to surprise band students at Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High with a donation of more than $75,000…
KIA ad featuring formerly homeless NFL player from Tulsa benefits OKC’s school for homeless kids
Good News Notes: ” In the midst of all the Super Bowl commercials Sunday night, one likely stood out – especially to Oklahomans. The ad, shot in Tulsa and in Boone Pickens Stadium, featured Josh Jacobs, who grew up homeless in Tulsa and went on to become a first-round draft pick. Kia donated $1,000 per yard gained…