'Weak, emasculated leader': Ex-Vikings player blames Tim Walz for Minnesota killings
A former NFL player blamed Democrat Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for the "chaos" that has engulfed the state in recent years.
Jack Brewer, who played for the Minnesota Vikings and the University of Minnesota, said Walz and Minn. Attorney General Keith Ellison have put the state in a spiral, turning it into a place that does not reflect the people of Minnesota.
'Whenever you give Satan power, he shows his face.'
"We need to start calling this what it is. These people have lost their minds," Brewer told Fox News. "I am heartbroken to see one of the most amazing states in America completely turned around under Gov. Tim Walz. Minnesota is confused."
After a man named Vance Luther Boelter was charged with the murder of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, Brewer said the incident was a direct result of Democrats and Walz's leadership. The former NFL player said there needs to be a "return to masculinity" in order to turn the state around.
"On this Father's Day, I wish Minnesota would focus on restoring fatherhood — protecting women, protecting families. Tim Walz is the example of a weak, emasculated leader. That is not what God made fathers to be. It's pathetic," Brewer told Fox News.
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Brewer described Minnesota as the "capital of chaos in America" and said Democrats have gone "so far left" that their party members attack anyone who does not agree with their principles.
"They are forcing everyone in the party to conform," Brewer's comments to Fox News continued.
The former defensive back added that the "root cause" of the problem in the state can simply be labeled "evil."
"Whenever you give Satan power, he shows his face. That's what we’re witnessing now."
Brewer has also been a Donald Trump supporter for years and was allegedly a Democrat until he was inspired by the president to change course.
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In early 2020, Brewer declared Trump the "first black president" and said he was "changed" and "inspired" by him to keep doing God's work by reaching out to inmates in prison, according to the Hill.
In 2019, Brewer predicted that a "black awakening" would give Trump a 20% black vote in the upcoming election, but only 12% was garnered, per the Roper Center.
Brewer was in the NFL for four seasons, playing for the Vikings, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles.
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Does Simone Biles’ Pro Footballer Husband Agree With His Wife’s War On Women’s Sports?
Does Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens support trans-identifying men destroying the safety and fairness of women’s sports? It’s a question worth asking given that his wife, Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, is on a pro-tranny jihad to undermine the very athletic system that propelled her to fame. The entire controversy erupted this past weekend when Biles […]'True or false?!' NFL player demands answers after priest is accused of viewing occult-themed porn on parish computer
NFL player Jake McQuaide stood up during a church service and demanded answers following accusations that a priest looked at pornography on a parish computer.
Local reports said a whistleblower came forward with troubling allegations about a laptop "located in the parish office operated by a priest."
A churchgoer from Our Lady of the Visitation in Green Township, Ohio, told WKEF-TV that the whistleblower sent him and his wife "disturbing images" in March that came directly from the laptop.
'Did the priest use our parish computer to look at pornography?'
Thumbnails to "porn sites" and "links to virtual reality role-playing sites involving sexual assault, rape, and occult themes" were found on the laptop, according to parishioner Todd Zureick, who filed a formal complaint with the archdiocese in April.
The accusations prompted a visit to Our Lady of the Visitation from Jason Williams, chancellor of the Cincinnati Archdiocese. During Mass on Saturday, Williams read a letter from Archbishop Robert Casey regarding investigations into the claims.
"Several concerns have been brought to the attention of the archdiocese. These have been investigated, and no wrongdoing — either criminally or ecclesiastically — has been substantiated. … Consequently, like gossip, the spreading of rumors is sinful, and we should all work to overcome this tendency of our fallen human nature," the letter stated.
It was at that point that former Miami Dolphins player McQuaide spoke up, and the moment was captured on video during the church's livestream.
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"Please take a second. We want to put these rumors to rest. Can you answer this for me … fact or fiction?" McQuaide is heard saying on video.
"This is not the time for this," Williams appeared to reply from the alter.
"I'm sorry, sir, this is the time and the place. I will stand up,” McQuaide insisted. "Did the priest use our parish computer to look at pornography? … True or false?!"
Unsatisfied with the chancellor, and as other parishioners approached him, McQuaide persisted.
"You can look at pornography at your house, but you cannot do it here."
The football player claimed he had seen the images in question and felt it was indeed the time to raise the issue.
By this point, police who were already at the parish approached the two-time Pro Bowl player. One officer grabbed McQuaide by the wrist and took him down the aisle.
Blaze News reached out to Green Township Police to learn why they were there in the first place.
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"Officers were present at the service at the request of the church," Captain Mitch Hill told Blaze News.
Officers were there for "general security," Hill continued, adding that church operators were "concerned about disruptions."
Furthermore, WKEF reported that officers were hired by the church to handle disruptions that were "anticipated."
Regarding whether or not McQuaide was trespassed or barred from the property, Hill explained to Blaze News that the football player "was not charged with a crime" and the removal was "temporary and the church permitted him to return."
Allegations against the priest have not affected his standing in the church; the archdiocese said he is still "in good standing" with no investigations being conducted. According to the letter, the priest in question will soon go on a "previously planned sabbatical" beginning in July.
As for possible crimes, Green Township police told WCPO-TV that they were "not provided any complaints from parishioners."
Captain Hill added that "absent an aggravating factor," viewing pornography in and of itself would not be considered illegal, nor would it be cause for a criminal investigation.
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati told WKEF the priest "did not use a parish-owned computer to view pornography."
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati did not respond to Blaze News' request for comment.
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Here are all the NFL teams that haven't virtue-signaled for Pride Month
Fewer than a third of NFL teams declined to show their support for Pride Month this year, meaning they did not post public celebratory images or statements on their social media accounts for Pride Month.
In addition, some NFL teams did post Pride celebrations this year despite not doing so in 2024, while only three new teams were added to the list of Pride noncompliance.
'Pride Month was always about catering to small demographics in American culture.'
In total, nine NFL teams did not post messages in support of gay pride in 2025, which represents a net zero change from the year before.
A list quickly circulated online Sunday, as June 1 is the official start of Pride Month; it indicated 12 teams did not participate this year. But just like the prior year, three teams quickly fell off that list — perhaps due to pressure or scheduling their posts for later.
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The following are the nine teams that had not posted Pride Month celebratory messages at the time of this story's publication:
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cleveland Browns
- Dallas Cowboys
- Indianapolis Colts
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- New York Jets
- Tennessee Titans
The initial list circulating online from ML Football also included the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Seattle Seahawks. However, Blaze News found that each of those teams posted subsequent Pride celebrations, including the Steelers' post, which hit social media just as the list was going viral.
The Seahawks showed off their rainbow-themed logo hours later, while the Ravens posted a rendition of their logo the next day — June 2 — which celebrated race and transgenderism too.
The Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, and the Steelers were part of the list of teams in 2024 that did not celebrate Pride Month, but all three changed their tune this year. The Falcons posted their message early on June 1, while the Broncos promoted a rainbow football field on their lunch break the same day.
This left six NFL teams (Bengals, Browns, Titans, Chiefs, Cowboys, Saints) who went against the woke grain for the second straight year and didn't promote Pride Month.
In addition, the Colts, Jets, and Raiders broke away from their pro-Pride Month programming from last year and did not give shout-outs to Pride Month this year.
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Former Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant made his voice heard on the issue this year as teams rolled out their multicolored statements. Bryant responded to a post that included an NFL ad from 2021 which proudly declared that "football is gay" and "football is transgender," among other messages.
Bryant replied, "Football is gay. Football is queer. Football is transgender.. these are wild statements to make..excuse my silliness."
The former star added that he would "proudly" tell his sons that "football is none of these things" and later explained that in his view, the messaging was being shoved in fans' faces.
"It’s gay players in the NFL..but forcing it in people's faces..especially children..can send the wrong message," Bryant wrote. "Football is a real community, like the gay community. Imagine telling gays they have to advocate for straight people..they probably would have a problem."
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OutKick's Alejandro Avila told Blaze News that sports fans largely do not care to see their teams bring up such issues: "Pride Month was always about catering to small demographics in American culture."
Avila added to Blaze News that it would be in the NFL's best interest to wean itself off Pride celebrations and that the league seemed to be "not spotlighting it as heavily as before."
"That could still change," Avila also told Blaze News. "Plenty of big leagues like the NBA sacrificed viewership for progressivism. The NFL could very well go back to pandering."
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'Duck Dynasty' star Phil Robertson started at QB over Terry Bradshaw in college — but quit to become a duck hunter
Since the passing of Phil Robertson, an outpouring of love — and stories — has surfaced that shows just how truly fascinating the entrepreneur's life was.
For instance, the patriarch of the "Duck Dynasty" family was a college football star with the potential for a pro career. That's right. According to CBS Sports, Robertson started at quarterback for two years at Louisiana Tech University in 1966 and 1967.
'He quit because he knew his passion was duck hunting, and he knew my passion was football.'
But perhaps even more interesting is that Robertson in college actually started over Terry Bradshaw, who would go on to become a legendary, four-time Super Bowl-winning signal caller for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In fact, Bradshaw told a Fox Sports panel years ago that if it were not for Robertson quitting football with a year of NCAA eligibility left, he never would have gotten the starting role at Louisiana Tech.
"If he hadn't — I hate to say quit, but that's what he did. He quit because he knew his passion was duck hunting, and he knew my passion was football. And he left, and that's how I got the starting job," Bradshaw said. "I did not beat him out."
Bradshaw has told stories over the years about how Robertson would emerge from the woods before practice wearing "Levi jeans and a T-shirt."
"On [those clothes] was either duck feathers, guts from a squirrel, [or] blood from some varmints somewhere," Bradshaw recalled.
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Bradshaw and Robertson reunited for an interview in 2013, nearly 50 years after playing together. During the sit-down, Robertson remarked that it was the first time he had seen Bradshaw since he quit football.
"This is my first return trip to Louisiana Tech," Robertson said. "Literally, since I saw you in the locker room saying, 'Go be an NFL star; I'm going out to the ducks.'"
The captivating discussion had Bradshaw asking the outdoorsman why he decided to leave a sport he was so good at. Despite Robertson totaling 12 touchdowns and 34 interceptions in college, he also threw for 2,237 yards and had the potential to go pro, according to CBS Sports.
"Why did you leave? Why did you not come back?" Bradshaw asked.
"You had something that I did not have," Robertson explained. "You had the desire to excel in the game of football. And I really had the passion for the old mallard ducks."
After again recalling Robertson being covered in duck feathers and squirrel guts, Bradshaw laughed at how the future "Duck Dynasty" star's departure benefited both men.
Robertson then concluded, "[This] proves the point, Bradshaw. A man will do a lot for a duck. Ducks are doing great."
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During the Fox Sports panel discussion, former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson — also a Super Bowl winner at the helm of the Dallas Cowboys — recalled that he had the benefit of coaching at Louisiana Tech when both quarterbacks were there. Johnson noted how talented and impressive both players were, joining Bradshaw in his admiration for Robertson.
Bradshaw added regarding Robertson: "He's such a sweet guy, such a really sweet guy. We had so much fun laughing and talking about old times."
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Tom Brady could be coming out of retirement, and Trump may be the reason: Report
Tom Brady reportedly may be set to come out of retirement, but it won't be until 2028, when he is 50 years old.
Brady retired from the NFL in 2022 and has since become a broadcaster as well as a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. According to insider reports detailed by the Daily Mail, his playing days may not be over. Brady may be set to couple his stint in the broadcast booth with a return to the field, via a plan mapped out well in advance.
'Nobody should ever tell Tom he can't do something, and what a story this would be.'
Brady reportedly wants to make a run at Olympic gold when the Summer Games come to Los Angeles in 2028, and he would do it as quarterback of the Team USA flag football team.
NFL owners recently voted to allow their players to play in the flag football event, which came with the condition that the Olympic rosters are only allowed to have one NFL player from each team. Conceivably, while Canadian or Samoan players could fill up other squads, Team USA's 10-man roster could consist of only NFL stars.
However, Brady would not count as one of those active NFL stars.
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"He wants a gold medal. And what better way to remain the GOAT [greatest of all time] and return to the sport he loves, by helping his country win gold," an insider told the Daily Mail.
"He knows he would be able to help and excel in that environment, and since his life is very much scheduled and has a tight regimen, so many things could fall into place for him around that time," the source added.
Of course, Brady would have President Donald Trump to thank for the Olympics taking place so close to home in Los Angeles.
Trump has long been credited with, and taken credit for, fighting during his first term in 2017 for the games to take place in L.A. The president famously battled with France for the hosting gig and posted on Twitter in July 2017 that he was hard at work securing the bid. According to Newsweek at the time, France was the front-runner to host, but Trump made it a national priority to win over the International Olympic Committee.
The short trip and advance notice would allegedly be big factors in Brady's decision to compete, as the quarterback is a San Mateo, California, native.
"With the Olympics being in L.A., he wouldn't have to travel far. And it would culminate in one of the best birthdays ever," the same inside source told the Daily Mail.
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Not only would Brady's 51st birthday come shortly after the closing ceremony of the Olympics on July 30, 2028, but he would also be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame at this time. This would make for a remarkable summer for the seven-time Super Bowl champion.
"Tom Brady is the greatest competitor in the history of American sports. His hard work, determination, and achievements are unparalleled," Plymouth County Commissioner Jared L. Valanzola (R) told Blaze News.
The Massachusetts politician said he had "no doubt" that Brady could lead the USA flag team to gold.
"There is nothing I'm more excited about than the prospect of watching Tom Brady compete in the Olympics," Valanzola added. "I love Tom Brady."
Not all of those involved were necessarily excited, though. Darrell Doucette, Team USA's current quarterback, told the Guardian that NFL players should have to try out for the flag teams.
Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow have both expressed interest in playing in the Olympics as well.
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Aaron Rodgers drops truth bomb with Joe Rogan: Trans dominance only hits women’s sports
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers said most people are encouraged not to care about men invading women's sports and are told to not do their own research on the subject.
Rodgers made his comments on a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience" while he and Rogan discussed the physical advantages men have over women in sports.
'You're not seeing trans men dominating anything; it's because there's a biological difference.'
After Rogan said hundreds of biological men have "pretended to be women" and subsequently dominated women's athletics due to possessing a "giant advantage," Rodgers flatly stated he believes the pro-transgender movement is explicitly against women.
"The trans woman movement is actually anti-woman," the four-time NFL MVP stated.
Rogan, who now has about 20 million YouTube subscribers to his podcast, added that women should be "protected" in sports and should only have to compete against other biological women.
"It's not bigoted to say," the comedian explained.
Rodgers then pointed to the simple reason that transgender ideology has resulted in the destruction of women's athletics, not men's.
"You're not seeing trans men dominating anything; it's because there's a biological difference," he said.
Mocking the absurdity of the whole debate, Rogan simply uttered, "XX and XY," referring to female and male chromosomes.
"Way too much common sense," Rodgers sarcastically replied.
The Super Bowl winner explained that he did not have much respect for the transgender movement and used most activists' inability to define a woman as evidence of their folly: "The people who you're asking those questions, who are not able to answer whether or not there's a decided advantage, can't even define what a woman is."
Rodgers added that the people in general are pushed "not to care" about the issue and are told, "Don't do your own research ... trust the experts."
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Despite a lengthy history of speaking out against COVID vaccines, this seemingly was the first time Rodgers had publicly commented about men in women's sports.
"I'm glad he is finally speaking out, but let’s not pretend this is some bold or risky move in 2025," Kaitlynn Wheeler, former NCAA swimmer and women's activist, told Blaze News. "Women have been sounding the alarm on this issue for over three years, and we were called hateful, bigoted, transphobic, and silenced for it. I welcome more voices speaking the truth, but the latecomers shouldn’t expect an applause."
During their conversation, Rogan also cited a United Nations study claiming that over 600 female athletes had lost medals to male competitors in female sports. Over 900 medals across different women's competitions had been lost to men, in total, the study said.
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LA Chargers rep shuts down CNN after outlet asks if animated promos are going 'too far': It's okay to 'make a joke'
The Los Angeles Chargers' director of social media defended the team's right to make humorous content after other teams removed posts that were determined to be "insensitive."
The controversy started when the Indianapolis Colts took part in what now seems like a tradition for NFL teams to release lighthearted videos to announce their upcoming schedules. The Colts apparently went too far, however, when they turned Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill into a cartoon dolphin and mocked his 2024 run-in with Miami-Dade Police.
'Luckily we work at a place that values social [media] and the ability to make a joke.'
The perceived backlash — which apparently no one could pinpoint — was enough that the Colts took down their video and issued an apology.
"We removed our schedule release video because it exceeded our rights with Microsoft and included an insensitive clip involving Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill. We sincerely apologize to Microsoft and Tyreek," the team said in a statement.
The retraction included an apology to Microsoft due to the Colts' video animation style mimicking Microsoft's game Minecraft.
In fact, the video seemed strikingly similar to that of the Chargers, who actually acquired permission from Microsoft to use their intellectual property in their schedule release video.
Given the similarity and the subsequent apology, CNN asked the head of the Chargers' social media about the content of their video and the reaction the Colts had received, wondering, "How far is too far?"
Dolphins reporter Joe Schad said the Chargers' social media head defended making a joke and putting out witty content.
"Luckily we work at a place that values social [media] and the ability to make a joke," said Megan Julian, director of digital and social media for the Chargers.
"Not everything has to be serious all the time," she added.
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It did not take long for fans to react positively to the refreshing take from Julian, which was seemingly the inverse of how the Colts organization handled the situation.
"We desperately need that mind set for the social media team with the Dolphins," one fan replied.
"Make America joke again!" another fan chimed in.
A photojournalist for a Fox outlet added, "A lot of NFL organizations could learn from this."
"If you're going to go for the joke, and take a page from the Chargers' social media, just go for it," sports reporter Alejandro Avila told Blaze News.
He added, "I have no idea why the Colts would take that down," as it did not seem to offend anyone.
Not even Hill, the apparent victim in the ordeal, took offense to the video.
"He laughed about it and didn't think they needed to take it down on his account," Hill's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, stated.
The agent noted that his client was also willing to accept the Colts organization's apology, even though it was not necessary.
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