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How good could Johnny Manziel have been in the NFL if he took it seriously? #RawTalent
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ALERT: BRONX, NY
A dump truck caught fire on the Bruckner Expressway at Mile 1 (I-278), with a reported fuel leak.
Fire is now under control — one patient is being assessed. Southbound Bruckner remains blocked off.
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DID YOU KNOW? NYC has had its rainiest August in 5 years — 8+ inches of rain and counting. Sunday's flash flooding trapped two cars in Queens before FDNY helped both drivers escape.
More rain coming Thursday — anyone in a flood-prone area who could use a hand getting prepared?
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ALERT: NEW YORK MAN SHOOTS DOG
NYPD searching for a man who opened fire on 5th Ave. Suspect fled south toward 36th St. Described as light complexion, black shirt, camo pants, black hat, multicolored sneakers.
Dog is in stable condition. Anyone in the area see anything? – at Brooklyn, NY
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THE CATCH: In a moment etched forever in football lore, the 1981 NFC Championship game witnessed a play simply known as “The Catch.” Candlestick Park was abuzz on January 10, 1982, as the San Francisco 49ers trailed the Dallas Cowboys 27-21 with mere minutes left on the clock.
All seemed bleak until Joe Montana, amidst heavy pressure, lofted a desperate pass toward the end zone. Enter Dwight Clark. With astonishing agility, Clark leaped, fingers outstretched, and snatched the ball from the sky, landing a touchdown. This pivotal play, defying the Cowboys’ robust defense, propelled the 49ers to Super Bowl XVI, where they clinched their first championship.
Interestingly, Montana and Clark had practiced this play, but never with such high stakes. Some critics argue that Montana was actually trying to throw the ball away. Regardless, “The Catch” remains a defining moment in NFL history.
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TYSON vs HOLYFIELD: In one of boxing's most infamous moments, Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield squared off in Las Vegas on June 28, 1997. Dubbed "The Sound and the Fury," this bout was a highly anticipated rematch after Holyfield had taken Tyson's title the previous year.
As the third round began, the intensity between the fighters was palpable. But then, in a shocking turn of events, Tyson bit Holyfield's ear, tearing away a piece of cartilage. Referee Mills Lane called time but allowed the match to continue. Yet, mere moments later, Tyson bit Holyfield's other ear.
The bite, visible to millions watching worldwide, prompted Lane to disqualify Tyson, marking a dramatic end to one of boxing's most heated rivalries. Tyson's actions resulted in a $3 million fine and the revocation of his boxing license, though it was later reinstated. The incident remains a defining moment in both athletes' storied careers.
