Former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick did Thursday night exactly what Aaron Rodgers requested of media members, sharing his vaccine status with the New York Jets quarterback before launching into an interview.

The Amazon Prime Video NFL panel interviewed Rodgers as he sat on the bench and watched his team warm up before taking on the Cleveland Browns, and Fitzpatrick reintroduced himself.

“Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Fitzpatrick, class of 2005, how are you? Twice vaccinated,” Fitzpatrick said.

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Rodgers chuckled and smiled.

Rodgers made the vaccine remark on “The Pat McAfee Show” Tuesday. He said those criticizing him over the Jets’ decision to activate him from injured reserve should reveal their COVID-19 vaccination status to give a window into how they frame their questions.

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“It’s the same old thing. It’s the same people with the same comments,” Rodgers said. “I think what we should do, Pat, is, the same people who were criticizing me or coming up with these conspiracies about my injury or whatever, before they talk, let’s go back to 2021 and let’s make people say their vax status to start.

Ryan Fitzpatrick talks on set of the Amazon Prime TNF pregame show prior to a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)

“That’ll frame all these comments in the right window. Before they say something, let’s have them say — and ESPN is probably going to shut us off here — let’s have them say, ‘Hey, I’m so-and-so, double vaxxed with Pfizer and triple boosted, and my opinion is this guy is a bad guy because he just wanted to practice and took money away.’

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“Then, at least, then you’d know, and everybody would know at that point they have their puppet masters who are puppeteering them to say this certain thing about this guy. And they’re still upset about the fact that I believe in medical freedom. It’s the same tired narrative.”

Rodgers did sum up how his season has gone despite missing all but four plays due to a torn Achilles.

“It’s been one big giant learning experience. Tough. I’ve worked my a– off to get back. Been really blessed to be around some great people in the rehab process,” he said. “An incredible doctor. It’s been nice to be back around the team the last month or so. 

Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets and Jacoby Brissett of the Washington Commanders meet after a game at MetLife Stadium Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

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“Obviously, it isn’t easy for so many of us. Proud of the guys for sticking together. We’ve dealt with our share of injuries on both sides of the ball. Mostly on offense. But that’s the way the season goes. The NFL is an incredible, incredible profession. It’s a tough business, and this year’s been a big learning experience for me and, I think, our entire team.”

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The New York Islanders play at the newest venue for professional sports teams in North America, yet they’re already improving their 2-year-old arena.

UBS Arena opened for business in 2021 adjacent to legendary Belmont Park as the home of the Islanders after they spent most of their previous 48 seasons at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.

In their final year at their old home, it was the second-oldest NHL arena, behind only Madison Square Garden. 

The Isles had years of failed attempts to rebuild or replace the arena. Even after moving to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, which it thought was for good, the team split time between Nassau and Barclays for a couple of seasons.

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So, when UBS Arena opened, the organization knew everything had to be perfect.

Widely regarded as one of the nicest venues in all sports, the organization did one better by opening The Park this month.

The Park consists of two pond hockey rinks, carnival games, food trucks, fire pits, heated igloos and other backyard games behind the arena. Fans can bring their own six-pack of beer.

For Isles legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine, The Park is a full-circle experience.

“It brings me back to my childhood. It’s a winter wonderland,” LaFontaine told Fox News Digital Wednesday, the day of The Park’s debut. “I skated out on a lake in Michigan as a kid, then I created my own backyard rink of dreams for my kids.

Pat Lafontaine of the New York Islanders skates at the Montreal Forum in Montreal in 1980. (Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images)

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“When I see outdoor ice and the lights, the atmosphere, the Islanders fans, the beer gardens, everything else here, the carnival, what better destination for Islander fans and the community to have. I tip my hat to the Islanders’ ownership group, the organization, for really thinking out the box because this is one of a kind. I don’t know of another place that has this kind of a destination experience before (games).”

John Collins, operating partner of the organization, called the last decade “a remarkable transformation.”

“It’s a great opportunity for us to show our commitment to the community, to show what the Islanders brand and the UBS Arena brand can really mean in terms of not just being good neighbors but create a big wake in the community,” Collins said.

That night’s game ended in a 7-0 defeat to the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins.

But does it really matter when fans can enjoy one of the coolest pregame hangout spots out there?

New York Islanders fans celebrate an Islanders goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of Game 3 of a first-round playoff series April 21, 2023, in Elmont, N.Y.  (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

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“When you talk to the dynasty guys and what it was like on Long Island as they were laying this legacy that was kind of unmatched in all of sports, it comes back to being a family,” Collins said. “Hockey, at its best, it is all about family … and that hopefully is what we’re going to be seeing here throughout the nights of The Park.”

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The home of the New York Yankees looked a little unfamiliar on Thursday afternoon.

That’s because instead of nine guys taking the field around some dirt, there were 22 guys tackling one another on yard markers.

The annual Pinstripe Bowl was held at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, and Rutgers came out victorious with a 31-24 win over Miami.

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The Scarlet Knights’ victory came down to the wire as Miami recovered an onside kick with 25 seconds left. But the Hurricanes were stopped short on fourth down and Rutgers kneed out the final seven seconds.

Upon Rutgers’ victory, ESPN’s Drew Carter took advantage of the opportunity of calling a game in the Bronx.

Up until 2019, John Sterling had not missed a Yankees game since 1989, being on the mic for 5,060 consecutive games. He’s since taken small breaks here and there, but he remains the team’s No. 1 radio play-by-play announcer on WFAN.

New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling speaks during the team’s 63rd Old-Timers’ Day on July 19, 2009, at Yankee Stadium. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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Sterling is best known for his two signature calls: “It is high, it is far, it is gone” on home runs (although he’s flubbed it plenty) and “Ball game over. Yankees win. THEEEEEEEEE Yankees win!” when the Bronx Bombers get the W.

Throughout the game, Carter mentioned whether a team was driving toward what would be home plate or the outfield. But when Rutgers emerged victorious, he pulled out his best Sterling impression.

“Ball game over. Scarlet Knights win,” Carter began. “THEEEEEEEEE Scarlet Knights win!”

Sterling, 85, has made that call more than 3,000 times for the Yankees, five of which signified a World Series victory.

In a somewhat ironic twist, Ryan Ruocco, now a part-time Yankees broadcaster for the YES Network, called the Pinstripe Bowl in 2016.

Rutgers’ Kyle Monangai (5) celebrates his second-quarter rushing touchdown during the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Dec. 28, 2023. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

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Thursday marked Rutgers’ first bowl win since the 2014 Quick Lane Bowl. They are now 7-5 in bowl games and 2-0 in the Bronx, also winning the 2011 Pinstripe Bowl over Iowa State.

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Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller broke his silence on the domestic violence allegations against him and called the accusations “100% false.”

Miller was arrested on Nov. 30 in Dallas. He told reporters that he and his girlfriend “have problems just like any couple does” but denied doing anything that was alleged.

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“It’s overblown. I’ve got the right people on the job,” he said. “I know who I am. I know my character. I know the type of person that I am. I know me and my girlfriend’s relationship.”

Miller, 34, faces a charge of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman. If he’s convicted on the charges, he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

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Von Miller of the Buffalo Bills is shown before the game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, on Nov. 19, 2023. (Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)

He’s accused of putting his hands on the neck of the woman, pulling out a chunk of her hair and throwing her onto a couch. He and the woman have been together for seven years, according to police. The woman was treated for minor injuries, including bruising on her neck.

“All of it is incorrect,” he added. “You know, it’s not a funny situation, but all of it is incorrect and all of it is untrue. The only thing that is true is we do have a third son on the way.”

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Miller, 34, faces a charge of third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman. If he’s convicted on the charges, he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. (Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The NFL has been investigating the allegations. The Bills have continued to let him play.

Miller has been with the Bills since 2022 after signing a six-year, $120 million deal. His 2022 season was cut short after 11 games due to a torn ACL.

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He is the NFL’s active leader in sacks with 123.5. He’s played with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams over the course of his career.

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Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe will be playing Monday for the right to compete for the national championship when the Crimson Tide take on the Michigan Wolverines. 

Milroe, in his first year as a starter, is the main reason Alabama is in the College Football Playoff after ripping off 11 straight wins to end the season. 

And while Milroe is now the clear leader of the offense, there was a time earlier in his career when his future at the quarterback position was questioned. 

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Ahead of a Rose Bowl matchup against Michigan, Milroe spoke to reporters Thursday and revealed he was encouraged to switch positions. 

“All my life. Even when I was in college. My own offensive coordinator, Bill O’Brien, told me I shouldn’t play quarterback,” Milroe said when asked if there was a time when someone wanted him to play another position. “There’s a lot of things I can have motivation on, and that is something I have motivation from.”

Milroe filled in for the injured Bryce Young last season against Arkansas and Texas A&M — both Alabama victories — with O’Brien as offensive coordinator. O’Brien is now the offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots. 

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien before the SEC championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs Dec. 4, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.   (Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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“How would you feel if I told you [that] you suck?” Milroe said when asked how he reacted when O’Brien told him he should switch positions. 

“He told me a bunch of positions I could have switched to,” he added when discussing O’Brien. “But look where I’m at right now. So, who gets the last laugh?”

There were serious questions for Alabama at quarterback to start the season after Milroe struggled against Texas in a Week 2 loss. He did not play against South Florida in Week 3 as Nick Saban gave Ty Simpson and Tyler Buchner an opportunity under center. 

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe looks downfield during the SEC championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs Dec. 2, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  (Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Milroe returned the following week against Ole Miss, and the redshirt sophomore QB hasn’t looked back. He has been brilliant since Week 4, throwing for 2,269 yards, 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions while rushing for 10 scores. 

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Milroe and Alabama will be facing a Michigan defense ranked second in the country in yards allowed per game (239.7) when they kick off at the Rose Bowl Monday. 

The Biden administration’s Title IX proposal that would expand the meaning of sexual discrimination to include gender identity and prevent schools and colleges from banning transgender athletes received pushback from a United Nations expert Wednesday.

Reem Alsalem, a U.N. special rapporteur on violence against women and girls, expressed concern the proposed changes would violate biological women and girls’ rights to equality and non-discrimination as student-athletes.

“I share the concern expressed by women and girl athletes and women sports associations, as well as women and girls on sports scholarships, that the proposed Title IX rule changes would have detrimental effects on the participation of biological women and girls in sports, including by denying them the opportunity to compete fairly, resulting in the loss of athletic and scholarship opportunities,” Alsalem said in a news release.

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Alsalem added that private spaces for women and girls could be removed under the Title IX proposal.

“More importantly, it would lead to the loss of privacy, an increased risk of physical injury, heightened exposure to sexual harassment and voyeurism, as well as a more frequent and accumulated psychological distress due to the loss of privacy and fair and equal sporting and academic opportunities,” she said.

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“If the proposed changes are adopted, they would contravene the United States’ international human rights obligations and commitments concerning the prevention of all forms of violence and discrimination against women and girls on the basis of sex.”

Under the Education Department’s proposed rule, no school or college that receives federal funding would be permitted to impose a “one-size-fits-all” policy that categorically bans transgender students from playing on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. Such policies would be considered a violation of Title IX.

Penn transgender swimmer Lia Thomas speaks to her coach after winning the 500-meter freestyle during an NCAA college swimming meet with Harvard Jan. 22, 2022, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Josh Reynolds)

“The U.S. Department of Education (Department) proposes to amend its regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) to set out a standard that would govern a recipient’s adoption or application of sex-related criteria that would limit or deny a student’s eligibility to participate on a male or female athletic team consistent with their gender identity,” the Education Department wrote in April.

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“The proposed regulation would clarify Title IX’s application to such sex-related criteria and the obligation of schools and other recipients of Federal financial assistance from the Department (referred to below as ‘recipients’ or ‘schools’) that adopt or apply such criteria to do so consistent with Title IX’s nondiscrimination mandate.”

In a press release, the administration said the “proposed rule affirms that students benefit from the chance to join a school sports team to learn about teamwork, leadership and physical fitness.”

President Biden steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in Christiansted, Saint Croix, on the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 27, 2023. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

“The proposed rule would establish that policies violate Title IX when they categorically ban transgender students from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender identity just because of who they are. The proposed rule also recognizes that in some instances, particularly in competitive high school and college athletic environments, some schools may adopt policies that limit transgender students’ participation. 

“The proposed rule would provide schools with a framework for developing eligibility criteria that protects students from being denied equal athletic opportunity, while giving schools the flexibility to develop their own participation policies.”

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has said that he supports allowing biological male transgender people to compete in women’s sports. He said during his confirmation hearing that it is “critically important” that educators and school systems “respect the rights of all students, including students who are transgender” and that all students should be able to participate in activities.

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The U.N. expert warned the proposed changes would “contravene the United States’ obligations under international human rights law.”

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Illinois Fighting Illini men’s basketball star Terrence Shannon Jr. was suspended on Thursday from the team after he was charged with rape in Kansas.

Shannon faced the charge after an alleged incident back in September when the football team was in Lawrence, Kansas, to face the Jayhawks. He was not a part of the school’s traveling party.

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On Wednesday, the Douglas County (Kansas) District attorney issued a warrant for his arrest.

The school said Shannon traveled to Lawrence to turn himself in to authorities. He posted bail and was returning to Champaign, Illinois.

He was suspended “all team activities, effective immediately,” the school said.

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Illinois’ Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) heads to the basket as Missouri’s Tamar Bates (2) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, December 22, 2023, in St. Louis.  (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

“The University and DIA (Division of Intercollegiate Athletics) have shown time and again that we have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct,” Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement. “At the same time, DIA policy affords student-athletes appropriate levels of due process based on the nature and severity of the allegations. 

“We will rely on that policy and our prior experiences to manage this situation appropriately for the University and the involved parties.”

Shannon transferred to Illinois from Texas Tech prior to the start of the 2021-22 season. He played in 11 games this season and was averaging 21.7 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists this season.

The school said it was aware of the allegations since last September but had “yet to receive actional information” until Wednesday.

Illinois’ Terrence Shannon Jr. passes during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Missouri Friday, December 22, 2023, in St. Louis.  (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Shannon was an All-Big Ten First-Team selection last season.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Major League Baseball starting pitchers are notorious for sticking to a routine. With four days in between their outings, starters stick to the same script all to gear up to fire off 100 pitches every fifth day.

But perhaps no athlete in the world is more routine-oriented than the Brooklyn Nets’ own Mikal Bridges.

The Nets are Bridges’ second NBA team, and impressively, he holds the league’s active Ironman record, having not missed a game in his entire 423-game career.

But that’s not the only Ironman streak he holds.

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It seems like we have discovered his superpower for not missing a game in his career: not missing a day of Chipotle … literally.

In a recent interview with GQ, the star guard revealed that he has eaten Chipotle every day for about a decade.

“I eat this every day,” Bridges said while holding a Chipotle bag, “and it’s been about since …  2013? ’14? So about 10 years?”

Bridges said he has “friends and family that [tease] me a little bit about it,” but he says it’s his taste buds and no one else’s.

“It’s too fire to not have it every single time,” he said.

His order? “White rice, no beans, double chicken, medium and mild salsa, corn and lettuce.” That does sound pretty fire.

Mikal Bridges of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the game against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Saturday. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

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Not missing a day of Chipotle while traveling all over the country for a decade is quite an amazing accomplishment. Since the streak started, Bridges starred at Great Valley High School outside of Philadelphia and won two national titles with Villanova.

He spent the first four and a half years of his NBA career with the Phoenix Suns before becoming part of the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade last season, which shipped him to Brooklyn.

Bridges also played for Team USA in Asia during this year’s FIBA World Cup, which very likely provided a large detour during his Ironman streak. 

U.S. forward Mikal Bridges reacts after the Basketball World Cup bronze medal game between the U.S. and Canada in Manila, Philippines, on Sept. 10.  (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Bridges has tapped into his potential since joining the Nets, rather than playing second fiddle like he had most of his career early on. But more importantly, he can find a Chipotle on just about every street corner in New York City.

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The Florida State Seminoles are one of three undefeated Power 5 schools, yet are the only one not playing for a national championship.

FSU got the boot during the final College Football Playoff rankings of the year, despite going 13-0 and winning the ACC.

The committee decided to put in No. 4 Alabama after they upset then-No. 1 Georgia in the SEC title game, and No. 3 Texas after their dominant victory in the Big 12 championship. They also felt that with Jordan Travis’ injury, they were not one of the best four teams.

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While the Seminoles are gearing up for the Orange Bowl against Georgia (all while Kirby Smart felt his team should’ve been in), the snub is still on their minds.

According to ESPN, quarterback Brock Glenn says the Seminoles should “absolutely” be considered the national champions if they are the last undefeated team remaining – No. 1 Michigan takes on Bama, while No. 2 Washington will face Texas.

“It’s only right,” linebacker Kalen DeLoach added, echoing Glenn’s sentiments. “Nothing else needs to be said if we’re the only undefeated team.”

Glenn even said that there has been talk among the program that they could raise a banner if they are the last undefeated team in the nation, showing shades of the 2017 UCF team that claimed to be champs after their undefeated season.

Florida State celebrates the victory during the ACC Football Championship Game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Florida State Seminoles on December 2, 2023, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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Defensive lineman Brandon Fiske is a bit mum on that, though.

“That’s tough,” he said. “I don’t know. Would it be phony? That’s weird. Would it be cool? Sure. But would it be a little bit cooler to actually be in [the playoff] and feel that confetti drop?”

While the Seminoles would much rather be in the College Football Playoff, they are still using the Orange Bowl as some sort of motivation to prove to the committed that they were wronged.

“I think about it every day,” said DeLoach. “These guys put in so much work. I only want the best for us. To go out there for 13 games straight and do what we do — there was nothing else we could’ve done. So we’re definitely going to take advantage of this opportunity to make it one more.”

The Florida State Seminoles celebrate after defeating the Louisville Cardinals in the ACC Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2023, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  (Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)

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The Orange Bowl kicks off at 4 p.m. on Saturday in Miami.

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