Luckers @LuckersJack

In 2014, the Cincinnati Bengals cut Devon Still. Then they immediately signed him to the practice squad, for one reason only. So his health insurance wouldn't stop. His four year old daughter had just been given a 50/50 chance to live. June 2, 2014. Doctors walk into a waiting room and tell Devon Still that Leah, his four year old, has stage four neuroblastoma. A pediatric cancer. Fifty fifty odds. Still was a defensive tackle fighting for a roster spot. He missed most of training camp to be at the hospital, and when cuts came, he didn't make the 53 man roster. For most players that's the end. No team, no salary, and critically, no insurance. The Bengals signed him to the practice squad anyway. Not because they needed him. Because it kept his family covered, and gave him the freedom to fly to Philadelphia to be with his daughter whenever he needed. Then head coach Marvin Lewis and the organization did something else. They started selling Devon Still's number 75 jersey, and announced they would donate ONE HUNDRED PERCENT of the proceeds to pediatric cancer research at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. A backup defensive tackle's jersey. It became the best selling jersey in the NFL. Fans of other teams bought it. Rival organizations ordered them in bulk. Opposing players wore them. The Bengals eventually handed Cincinnati Children's a check for $1.3 million. Leah, meanwhile, was fighting. Chemotherapy. Radiation. Surgery to remove a tumor. Stem cell transplants. Her father documented all of it publicly, because he decided that if his family had to go through it, other families shouldn't have to feel alone in it. Then on March 25, 2015, Devon Still posted this: "June 2, 2014 and March 25, 2015 are days I will remember for the rest of my life." 296 days after the diagnosis, Leah Still was in remission. There was one more scare, a serious complication from the transplant that summer. She beat that too. By December 2015, her scans showed no evidence of disease at all. She got a Wheaties box. She and her dad won the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYs, and she recorded a video message thanking everyone who helped her beat up cancer, because she was too sick to attend in person. The Bengals eventually released Devon Still for real in September 2015. And they made sure his medical insurance would stay active for five more years anyway, whether or not another team ever signed him. Leah is a teenager now. Healthy. She and her dad have written children's books for kids going through what she went through. Her advice to those kids: "You're not fighting this alone." An NFL team spent a roster spot on a dad instead of a player. For more stories like this, follow us on any platform @thesportsontap

‘Favourable calls from PGMOL that made Arsenal champions’…. Over 7 minutes long 😳 x.com/nix_che40889/s…

"A full list of PGMOL failings that helped Arsenal win the league"

What a battle against the odds for Arsenal; it must’ve taken a lot of hard work to pay off referees and @FA_PGMOL, am I right? Here’s a list of incidents: Matheus Cunha’s penalty not given for Manchester United despite a clear foul (Arsenal win 1-0). Max Dowman’s dive against Leeds given as a penalty. Gabriel not sent off for hitting Nick Woltemede in the face against Newcastle (scored a last-minute winner, as Arsenal win 2-1). Gabriel’s handball against Newcastle not given as a penalty (scored a last-minute winner, as Arsenal win 2-1). William Saliba’s foul on Thierno Barry not given as a penalty against Everton (Arsenal win 1-0). Mikel Merino not sent off aganst Villa despite blatently pulling back Morgan Rogers while on a yellow card. Leandro Trossard’s penalty on Florian Wirtz not given despite a blatent foul while already on a yellow (Arsenal draw 0-0). Jurrien Timber not sent off against Forest for pulling back Anderson for a clear 2nd yellow (Arsenal draw 0-0). Gabriel not sent off against Brentford for a clear 2nd yellow for fouling Dango Outtara (Arsenal draw 1-1). Gabriel Jesus not given a red card for attacking Yerson Mosquera after the Wolves game. Gabriel not sent off for last man foul on Kolo Muani against Spurs. Spurs’ goal disallowed for Gabriel’s dive for Kolo Muani's goal (this would’ve been 2-2 with Arsenal down to 10 men). Brighton’s penalty not given for Martinelli’s foul on Wiefer (Arsenal win 1-0). Penalty for Chelsea not given despite Rice hands around Joao Pedro's neck/handball (Arsenal win 2-1). Penalty for Chelsea not given for Raya punching Joao Pedro in the head (Arsenal draw 2-1). Jurrien Timber’s winner against Chelsea comes from a corner that was won from a free kick that was a clear dive. (Arsenal win 2-1). Gabriel not sent off against City for a blatent headbutt on Erling Haaland (Arsenal’s best defender would’ve been suspended for three games). Callum Wilson’s goal disallowed for West Ham despite multiple fouls by Arsenal players and a similar goal for Arsenal given against Manchester United AND Newcastle United, earlier on in the season (Arsenal win 1-0). Kai Havertz not sent off against Burnley despite a clear and obvious red card challenge (Arsenal win 1-0). Aside from that, what a battle against the odds!!

Arsenal @Arsenal

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The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

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VAR to the rescue for Arsenal's season: 🟥 Havertz narrowly escapes a Red Card for a shocking tackle on Burnley’s Ugochukwu. ❌ Saliba's kick on Barry went unpunished, with Everton missing out on a penalty—PGMOL later acknowledged this mistake. 🟥 Gabriel should have received a red for violent conduct after a head-to-head clash with Erling Haaland. 🟥 Once again, Gabriel should have been sent off for hitting Nick Woltemade with a fist to the face. ❌ West Ham's hopes for an equaliser dashed in the dying moments as Rice and Trossard both rugby tackled opponents. What else did I overlook? 🤔🤔

Back to back 1-0 wins vs Relegated teams, a PGMOL disgrace and 7 open play goals out of 70 Congratulations to the worst premier league champions of all time. 👏

"Arsenal have lived off those scrappy, aggressive goals all season. Blocking keepers, crowding the six-yard box, little nudges here and there. Suddenly, when it happens against them, it’s clear and obvious. Give me a break." – Joe Hart

Some examples of Arsenal players holding/blocking goal keepers!! Rules changed on the day for Arsenal @FA_PGMOL

This angle...WOW PABLO IS BEING MANHANDLED BY TWO ARSENAL PLAYERS AND LITERALLY LOSES BALANCE BECAUSE OF THIS RICE DRAGS MAVROPANOS INTO THE GOAL AFTER TRYING TO BEAR HUG SUMMERVILLE TODIBO IS RECEIVING WAIST LOVE IT'S AN ABSOLUTE FARCE I WONT GET OVER

🚨🎙️ Roy Keane on West Ham’s disallowed goal for a foul on Arsenal’s Goalkeeper David Raya "I tell ya what, that VAR decision is a complete and utter disgrace – an absolute joke! All season long Arsenal have been crowding the goalkeeper on set-pieces, pushing, shoving, blocking – it’s been their main tactic from day one. We saw it clear as day against us at Old Trafford when Saliba backed straight into Bayindir, stopped him from making a proper save, and they nicked a goal through Calafiori. Nothing given. Not a murmur. But now, in a massive title-deciding match against West Ham, when it doesn’t suit them... suddenly it’s a foul on Raya? Are you kidding me? What the hell are we even watching in this league anymore? It’s shameless, it’s embarrassing. At this rate just hand the title and the trophy over to Arsenal now, because it’s glaringly obvious what they’re trying to pull. Total, utter disgrace."

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Great leadership isn’t just about players. Loved this from Brighton & Hove Albion — giving players time off while recognising the staff putting in unseen hours. That preparation is what makes performance possible. 👏

Brighton & Hove Albion @OfficialBHAFC

4 months ago

The reward for our recent run of form. 💫

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Goodbye, friends, from Augusta Georgia! As a farewell, we’re giving away one of the limited edition Peach Reserve TOUR-ISSUE Staff Bags. To win: Just REPOST!

@DeadlineDayLive @HaverfordwestFC

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THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE 🤯🤯🤯 @AFCPortchester's Lee Wort with an unbelievable goal to help send them through to the #EmiratesFACup preliminary round 🏆

I’ve a new-found respect for Soccer Aid after sitting through this.

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Unfinished business 😎

West Ham United proudly supports ‘Heirlooms’, a film raising awareness about suicide bereavement and highlighting the incredible work of @suicideandco Together, we can break the stigma surrounding suicide and provide the support those experiencing loss truly need.

Growth begins with communication. I’ve realised that avoiding feelings and clarity only creates distance. It’s time to open up and have the conversations that matter. 🌱💬

Mind Essentials @Mind_Essentials

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