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Sports 2020 National Championship Game:
Lions WR Marvin Jones, Jr.'s Youngest Son Marlo Dies
MARVIN JONES, JR.
Marlo Jones, the youngest child of Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones, Jr., died suddenly Friday.
Jones, Jr. confirmed the news on Instagram.
Antonio Brown Shows Up To Saints Workout With A Camera Crew And Entourage
ANTONIO BROWN
The New Orleans Saints went out on a limb on Friday by hosting troubled wide receiver Antonio Brown for a work- out. Brown, who has been one of the best wideouts of the last decade, has been out of work since September due to allega- tions of sexual assault. The NFL has made it clear any club will- ing to sign Brown will do so knowing full well he'll likely be placed on the Commissioner's Exempt List due to the league's pending investigation.
While legal issues are one thing, Brown's unemploy- ment has also been riddled with social media outbursts and on- line battles with current play- ers. He's an outspoken receiver who marches to the beat of his own drum, and the Saints re- portedly saw that during his workout on Friday.
"When you bring in Anto- nio Brown for a workout in Week 17, you also get a camera crew and an entourage," NFL Network's Mike Garafolo re- ported on Saturday morning. "That's what Antonio Brown showed up with yesterday -- that's what I was told -- referred to by a Saints source as 'the whole bleep show' showed up with Antonio Brown."
SPOTLIGHT
KOURTNEY
It is indeed a pleasure to end the year and decade with Kourt- ney as this week’s Spotlight feature. This young lady’s tireless work ethic has gotten her closer to her goal of being successful. Kourtney has managed to stay humble through it all, and when it comes to family and friends, they always take priority in her life. Congratulations to Kourtney as this week’s Spotlight feature.
Clemson Vs LSU-Jan.13th
LSU quarterback Joe Burrows and Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence
Championship Saturday is in the books, and the College Football Playoff National Championship matchup is of- ficially set.
It'llbeNo.1LSUvs.No.3 Clemson squaring off at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 13 at the Mercedes-Benz Super- dome in New Orleans for all of the marbles.
LSU reached the title game after an emphatic 63-28 win over No. 4 Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Heisman Trophy winner and LSU quarterback Joe Bur- rows totalled an FBS bowl-
record eight touchdowns, and wide receiver Justin Jeffer- son caught four of his seven TD passes in the rout over the Sooners.
Clemson got a late touch- down pass from QB Trevor Lawrence to running back Travis Etienne late in the fourth quarter to secure a come-from-behind 29-23 win over No. 2 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.
Early oddsmakers have the LSU as a 3.5-point fa- vorite in what will be a de facto home game. Those are the basic details.
NFL’s Ulysees Gilbert, III Pays Off 60 Layaways In Ocala
NFL linebacker Ulysees Gilbert, III paid off layaways for more than 60 families ahead of Christmas Day.
Gilbert's generosity brought smiles to a lot of faces in Marion County. "I just wanted to help out my city a little bit, and all y'all layaway has been paid off," Gilbert said.
Gilbert said he got the idea when he saw other pro- fessional athletes paying off layaway debts on social media.
Sherita Graham said the act of kindness means more than he will ever know. She and her husband are taking care of grandkids and had $500 worth of items to pay for.
"My husband and I are both on Social Security and disability. We got hurt on the job," Graham said."My heart
Ulysees Gilbert with a lay- away recipient.
is overflowing with gratitude for him. I could tear up now." Gilbert partnered with
the nonprofit Pay Away the Layaway to make the impact for his forever neighbors. Gilbert paid off nearly $10,000 worth of items for more than 60 families.
Gilbert is a rookie in the NFL but he's already finding a way to make a difference.
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