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The sports media world lost a pioneer on Friday, as longtime USA TODAY sports columnist Rudy Martzke died at the age of 82. Martzke was a columnist at the newspaper from 1982 through his retirement in 2005, establishing what is said to be America's first national sports media column. Martzke was one of the first journalists to dedicate himself to the coverage of sports media, applying a depth and care to the beat that few have been able to replicate. His column in USA TODAY often detailed the major sports media news of the time, including media rights deals and and the movement of personalities across outlets. Martzke may have retired from the newspaper in 2005, but he remained active on the sports media beat, sharing stories, news and anecdotes until this very month on social media. After Marzke's passing, several members of the sports media world are remembering him and offering condolences to his family. Michael Blackshire/Getty Images "Very sad about the passing of the great Rudy Martzke. A friend, great sense of humor, bulldog reporter, fellow Badger (and a huge fan), sports media industry legend. Helped many a PR person (definitely me) and others across the industry with their careers...hurt a few, too," said NBC Sports' Greg Hughes . "Gutted by passing of Rudy Martzke. All of us who cover Sports Media, owe a huge debt to this legendary reporter. When I started at USA TODAY, I was honored and flattered when he sought me out to tell me liked my work. I was walking on air. God Bless him and his family. RIP," said Front Office Sports' Michael McCarthy . "When you saw this byline in USA TODAY Sports you knew it would be a must-read. Never had the chance to work w/ Rudy Martzke but met him after I joined ESPN. A legendary figure and a good man. Very sad to hear of his passing today," said ESPN's Bill Hofheimer. "Rudy blazed a trail that forced most major market newspapers to cover sports television in ways it had never been covered before. Sports Executives as well as Broadcasters all religiously read his Monday columns. RIP Rudy “Toot” and much love to Mouse (his wife) and family that were always by his side," said longtime broadcaster Tim Brando. "RIP the great Rudy Martzke. My high school sports broadcasting teacher would Xerox his columns and pass them out to the class. I read every one and followed him from there. If I couldn’t cover a team professionally, I wanted to cover media. He was my influence," said Jeff Agrest of the Chicago Sun-Times . Martzke's legacy will live on in the reporters, broadcasters and other journalists who read his work and were inspired. His decades of experience and knowledge on sports media proved to be an invaluable resource, making him one of the most well-respected sports journalists in the country. Rest in peace to Rudy Martzke, and we send condolences to his friends, family and loved ones during this difficult time. Related: Here's How Tony Reali Opened 'Around The Horn' Day After Cancellation News
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Beyond the competition itself, the Old Wa Cup is also a celebration of the gaming community and the passion that unites players from all walks of life. From casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, the tournament offers a platform for gamers to showcase their skills, connect with like-minded individuals, and revel in the thrill of competition. Through its inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, the Old Wa Cup embodies the spirit of sportsmanship and camaraderie that defines the gaming community.Trevor Lawrence's 2024 season likely came to a premature end on Wednesday. The Jaguars ' standout suffered a brutal injury on Sunday , falling victim to an Azeez Al-Shaair forearm to the head in Jacksonville's 23-20 defeat to the Texans. Lawrence, who was carted off the field after displaying the fencing response typically associated with head injuries , was soon diagnosed with a concussion. On Wednesday, the nature of his injury was laid bare for all to see. Lawrence was officially placed on injured reserve, all but assuring that his fourth year in teal and gold was finished. Here's what you need to know about the particulars of Lawrence's injury and projected absence. NFL HQ: Live NFL scores | Updated NFL standings | Full NFL schedule How long is Trevor Lawrence out? The Jaguars placed Lawrence on injured reserve on Wednesday, effectively pulling the plug on the fourth-year signal-caller's season. Lawrence suffered a concussion after absorbing a crushing shot to the head from Texans LB Al-Shaair while sliding to the ground on Sunday. Al-Shaair was handed a three-game ban for his antics. By placing Lawrence on IR, Jacksonville ensures that its long-term gunslinger misses out its next four contests. RELATED: Azeez Al-Shaair suspended for hit on Trevor Lawrence Theoretically, Lawrence could return to the fold for the Jags' season finale against Indianapolis. With Jacksonville currently projected to receive the first-overall pick , it seems unlikely that the franchise would give the reins back to its star QB for a one-off — especially if that one-off could jeopardize its draft stock. Lawrence finished his 2024 campaign with a 2-8 record across 10 starts. He completed 60.6 percent of his passes, tallying 2,045 passing yards and 11 passing touchdowns to seven interceptions. The Jaguars' struggles weren't entirely of his own doing. Head coach Doug Peterson has come under the microscope in recent weeks, with his schematic shortcomings, questionable personnel moves, and inability to coax more out of his roster — which finished above .500 in each of the past two seasons — looking likely to condemn him to unemployment come the end of the year. Still, Lawrence took a step back during his fourth year in northeastern Florida. His completion percentage dropped to its lowest mark since his rookie season, and he posted a passer rating below league average. Trevor Lawrence stats 2024 CMP-ATT CMP% YDS PASS TDs INT SACK RTG RUSHES RUSH YDS RUSH TDs 172-284 60.3 2,045 11 7 18 85.2 26 119 3 Trevor Lawrence contract details Years: 5 Value: $275 million AAV: $55 million Lawrence inked a five-year, $275 million contract extension with the Jaguars during the offseason. His deal doesn't actually kick in until the 2025 season, though. Lawrence earned $37 million this year, but he will see his average annual value (AAV) leap to $55 million in 2025. Of the $275 million Lawrence is set to receive, $200 million of it is guaranteed. He pocketed $142 million of that total at the time of his signing. Once Lawrence's contract kicks in, he'll join Joe Burrow and Jordan Love as the second-highest-paid hurlers in the league, trailing only Cowboys star Dak Prescott, per Spotrac . Jaguars QB depth chart Rank Player 1 Mac Jones 2 John Rhys Plumlee With Lawrence out for the foreseeable future, Mac Jones will take on starting responsibilities. The former first-round pick has thrown for 512 yards and two touchdowns to three interceptions across five appearances this season. It's not the first time this season the Jaguars have called on their second-string slinger. Lawrence has dealt with an AC joint sprain since early November, the second time he's suffered the injury in his NFL career. This forced him to miss the team's past two contests.
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This trust and credibility have proven essential in maintaining a steady growth trajectory amidst economic uncertainties.has died today, December 29, after receiving more than a year of hospice care at his home in Plains, Ga. President Carter will be remembered for living out his devout Baptist faith through his pursuit of peace and support for human rights as well as acts of service, such as building homes for Habitat for Humanity. When it came to following Jesus, Carter walked the walk. Lesser known, and particularly relevant for American politics today, is our 39th president’s commitment to the Baptist value of religious liberty. The United States’ most religious president in recent memory was also the most committed to the separation of church and state. “I think that prayer should be a private matter between a person and God,” then-President Carter concerning Supreme Court rulings against mandatory government-sponsored prayers in public schools in 1962 and 1963. “I think the Government ought to stay out of the prayer business and let it be between a person and God and not let it be part of a school program under any tangible constraints, either a direct order to a child to pray or an embarrassing situation where the child would feel constrained to pray.” He told the editors that he agreed with the Supreme Court’s rulings “as a Baptist.” Here’s how Carter described his commitment in his 2010 autobiography : “My religious faith had become a minor issue during the [1976] campaign, when I responded ‘yes’ to a reporter’s question ‘are you a born-again Christian?’ Some reporters implied that I was having visions or thought I received daily instructions from Heaven. My traditional Baptist belief was that there should be strict separation between church and state. I ended the longstanding practice of inviting Billy Graham and other prominent pastors to have services in the White House and our family assumed the role of normal worshippers in a church of our choice.” Before I moved back to my home state of Texas, I was a member of the church the Carters chose, The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., and I currently lead the organization – – that continues to advocate for religious freedom for all in the same spirit as Carter did. BJC awarded Carter our J.M. Dawson Religious Liberty Award in 1996. We continue to strive to see a country where Americans like Carter, who have deep theological convictions, can bring their full selves to their public lives, while never imposing their religious beliefs on others or using the government to promote religion. “I just look at death as not a threat,” Carter said during an in 1976. “It's inevitable, and I have an assurance of eternal life.” As we remember his life and mourn with his family, we are also concerned about the threats to the separation of church and state—an American ideal that Carter championed throughout his life. Sadly, people who seem inclined toward a theocracy instead—like many who were part of the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021—continue to organize and gain political power. The ultra-conservative majority of the U.S. Supreme Court is eroding the line between government and religion in case after case. Carter was also concerned about the growing alliance of right-wing politics and conservative Christianity. “There's no doubt that the Christian right has gone to bed with the more conservative elements of the Republican Party,” he said in with the in 1997. “And there's been a melding in their goals when it comes to the separation of church and state.” In addition to his work at the Carter Center, Carter continued to play an active role in Baptist life. While he from the Southern Baptist Convention following the fundamentalist takeover of the denomination, Carter remained a deacon and taught Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, well into his 90s. In 2007, he brought Baptist leaders from across racial and theological divisions in Baptist life together, culminating in the . In a time of growing reinforced and manipulated by officeholders and candidates, more government entanglement with religion as a result of misguided decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, and the rapid decline in church attendance, I hope we can pause for a moment as we remember the life of Jimmy Carter to consider how different the relationship between religion and government would look in the United States if our political leaders would follow Carter’s example. Not only would our nation’s commitment to religious freedom for all—including those who want to be free religion—be strengthened, but I also believe Christianity would flourish. Baptists believe that faith should be freely chosen, not imposed on people by the government. “We believe in separation of church and state, that there should be no unwarranted influence on the church or religion by the state, and vice versa,” Carter as president in 1977. We don’t need theocracy to revive American Christianity; we need people to act like Jesus. Thank you, my dear brother in Christ, for being the epitome of a faithful Christian in American public life. May we remember and be inspired by your life during these challenging days for our country and our faith.