A Fayette County jury has found Terrence Brown guilty of armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said the verdict came after a three-day trial that detailed Brown’s January 30, 2025, robbery of the Family Dollar store in Fayetteville. According to testimony, Brown entered the store dressed in black with a mask covering most of his face and a jacket commonly worn by security personnel. He racked the slide of a pistol as he demanded cigarettes and cash, and the cashier complied. Two days later, officials said Brown walked into a Family Dollar in Jonesboro wearing the same mask, cap, and security-style jacket. The district manager, who had already reviewed surveillance footage of the Fayetteville robbery, recognized him and contacted police. Brown was arrested at the store with the same pistol used in the earlier crime, prosecutors said. Deputy Chief ADA Warren Sellers presented the case, assisted by Victim-Witness Program Director Michelle Ivey, Investigator Robert Hullett, and Legal Assistant April Woodall. After the guilty verdict, Superior Court Judge W. Fletcher Sams sentenced Brown to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus 10 additional years. Chief Assistant District Attorney David Studdard said the outcome underscores the county’s stance on violent crime. “This verdict reflects the hard work and dedication of our prosecutors, support staff, and law enforcement,” Studdard said. “This verdict and the Court’s sentence send a clear message: if you commit violent crimes in our community, you are going to prison.”.
https://thecitizen.com/2025/11/24/fayette-jury-convicts-terrence-brown-of-armed-robbery-sentenced-to-life-without-parole/
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Fiery dissent in Texas redistricting case paves path for Supreme Court appeal
“In 37 years as a federal judge, I’ve served on hundreds of three-judge panels. This is the most blatant exercise of judicial activism that I have ever witnessed,” Smith said in his dissent. “The opinion is caught in an illogical straitjacket from which it cannot escape,” he later added. Brown had written in his Tuesday majority opinion that the map passed by the Texas legislature earlier this year, which would net Republicans up to five additional House seats, amounted to an unlawful racial gerrymander. The panel ordered the state to use its existing maps for the 2026 elections. Smith issued a sharp rebuttal to that finding, stressing repeatedly that “the most obvious reason for mid-cycle redistricting, of course, is partisan gain,” and detailing why the panel reached the wrong conclusion in issuing a preliminary injunction. Texas officials said they would appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court, with state Attorney General Ken Paxton saying he expects the high court to “uphold Texas’s sovereign right to engage in partisan redistricting.” The forthcoming appeal at the Supreme Court comes as the justices are set to rule on a case that could overrule how racial gerrymandering cases are decided and when they can be brought. Louisiana v. Callais, which centers on a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map, could see the justices strike down the high court’s current Voting Rights Act precedent, which mandates the creation of minority-majority districts if a minority group is compact geographically and makes up a significant portion of the state’s population. Smith pointed to the pending case as a reason why the injunction should be paused pending the outcome of the Louisiana case. “The fact that Callais may fundamentally change the nature of this case also weighs in favor of a stay. It is reckless for this court to proceed with opining on the merits, which amounts to nothing more than a general guess as to whether existing voting-rights jurisprudence will survive Callais,” Smith wrote in his dissent. The circuit judge concluded his 104-page dissent by imploring the high court to reverse the panel’s ruling. REDISTRICTING SETBACKS IN COURT SLOW GOP MAP PUSH AHEAD OF 2026 “This order, replete with legal and factual error, and accompanied by naked procedural abuse, demands reversal,” Smith concluded. Texas officials are expected to appeal the ruling in the coming days, hoping to restore the recently passed map for use in the 2026 election as deadlines for next year’s races approach. The filing deadline for the 2026 elections in Texas is Dec. 8.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3893428/fiery-dissent-texas-redistricting-case-paves-path-supreme-court-appeal/
What Josh Hart’s rebounding chaos brings to Mike Brown’s meticulous Knicks plans
DALLAS Mike Brown has everything charted, ready to recite and analyze after the final buzzer. He has the number of drive-and-kicks, for instance, or “sprays,” as Brown calls them. He has deflections. He has verticalities. He has a handwritten minutes sheet to consult during games for his substitutions. He’s uber-organized, not coincidentally as the son of a military father, and there are defined rules about playing his preferred style. It’s a contradiction, in some ways. Brown wants the Knicks to adopt a freestylin’ offense without a playbook, but he also wants compliance with his tenets. Play free, but play fast, and make sure you’re rebounding, passing and dribbling within these charted guidelines.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/20/sports/what-josh-harts-chaos-brings-to-mike-browns-careful-knicks-plans/
Jared Goff takes the blame for a bad game from Amon-Ra St. Brown
There have been 58 games this season in which a receiver has been thrown at least 12 passes. Only once has that player caught fewer than three passes: Amon-Ra St. Brown on Sunday night in Philadelphia. St. Brown’s stat line of just two catches on 12 targets was ugly, but Lions quarterback Jared Goff said on 97. 1 The Ticket that St. Brown didn’t have an off night. Goff says he’s the one who was off. “I don’t think anything feels off, except for this past week I was off trying to get him the ball,” Goff said. “He’s playing well. I’ve got to find ways to get it to him in space and be more accurate in those instances. I have been in my career so it’s not something I’m worried about. Last week was a little bit off and prior to that I don’t think there’s been any issue.” Goff finished the game 14-for-37, for a career-low completion rate of 37. 8 percent. Even aside from the 10 incompletions to St. Brown, Goff was far less accurate than the Lions expect him to be. It was a bad night for a lot of players on the Lions’ offense, but Goff knows the blame ultimately falls on the quarterback.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jared-goff-takes-the-blame-for-a-bad-game-from-amon-ra-st-brown
Antonio Brown could face worse prison time than expected 2 days after getting released on bail over attempted murder charges: Report
Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is reportedly facing a lengthy prison sentence after being charged with attempted murder stemming from a May shooting following a celebrity boxing event in Miami.
Initial reports indicated that Brown could face a maximum of 15 years in prison. However, this sentence could extend up to 30 years, with a mandatory minimum of 20 years due to Florida’s 10-20-Life law.
Brown was apprehended by U.S. Marshals in Dubai on November 6. He was then extradited to the United States and first held at the Essex County Correctional Facility in New Jersey before being moved to Florida. After spending two days in jail, Brown was released from Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County on Thursday after posting a $25,000 bond.
Currently, Brown is under house arrest and is being monitored via a GPS ankle monitor. However, if found guilty, he could face a minimum of two decades behind bars.
According to reports, Antonio Brown has been accused of grabbing a handgun from a security staffer after a boxing match in May and firing two shots at a man he had a fistfight with earlier. The accuser, Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, told investigators that one of the bullets grazed his neck.
The day after the incident, Brown addressed the situation on Twitter, stating:
“I was jumped by multiple individuals who tried to steal my jewelry and cause physical harm to me. Contrary to some video circulating, Police temporarily detained me until they received my side of the story and then released me. I WENT HOME THAT NIGHT AND WAS NOT ARRESTED. I will be talking to my legal counsel and attorneys on pressing charges on the individuals that jumped me.”
On Thursday, Brown pleaded not guilty to his second-degree attempted murder charge. The former NFL star has claimed he was acting in self-defense.
Antonio Brown played 12 seasons in the NFL, earning seven Pro Bowl honors and winning a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-antonio-brown-face-worse-prison-time-expected-2-days-getting-released-bail-attempted-murder-charges-report
Eagles GM Howie Roseman on A.J. Brown: ‘You just don’t get rid of guys like that’
Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman wanted to keep his post-trade deadline press conference focused solely on the players coming in to help boost the team. However, a question about A.J. Brown’s status within the organization seemed inevitable, given all the whispers and rumors surrounding the star receiver in recent weeks—regardless of their validity.
When the topic was raised by the press, Roseman refrained from commenting on whether the Eagles had received any trade offers for Brown ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET league deadline, or if any offers had been entertained. One thing is clear: A.J. Brown is still with the team.
Brown is expected to be back and ready to play following a hamstring injury, having received 15 days off during the bye week. Roseman emphasized that the Eagles need Brown if they truly want to compete for a Super Bowl repeat.
“I think that when you’re trying to be a great team, it’s hard to trade great players, and A.J. Brown is a great player,” Roseman said. “He wears [a captain’s C] for a reason. He’s an important part of this team, of this organization. He cares about winning, he cares about his teammates, and I think that when you’re a team like ours, that is looking forward to an opportunity to compete for a championship, you just don’t get rid of guys like that. So feel very lucky to have him on our team, and excited about the second half of the season with him.”
Since arriving in Philadelphia in 2022, Brown has been a commanding threat in the Eagles’ passing game and played a crucial role in their dominant run to a Super Bowl title last season. However, this season has been somewhat unusual.
There have been stretches and games where the Eagles struggled to get the ball to Brown. His perceived frustration, alongside a few cryptic social media posts without explanation, led fans and even some anonymous NFL executives to speculate that there might be deeper issues within the team.
Despite the rumors, the Eagles—from players to coaches and now up to Roseman—have consistently insisted on Brown’s importance to their operation. His continued presence on the roster backs that up.
Brown missed Week 8’s win over the Giants due to the hamstring injury but made a huge impact the week before against the Vikings in Minnesota, recording four catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns. He is expected to be healthy and ready to return for the Eagles’ Week 10 road matchup against the Green Bay Packers on Monday night.
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Football outlasted by Penn in 28-21 loss
Despite rallying in the second half, the Brown football team (3-4, 0-4 Ivy) fell 28-21 to Penn (5-2, 3-1) on Halloween. Following an encouraging 3-1 start to the season, the Bears have slid to three consecutive losses and have yet to defeat an Ivy League opponent.
The Quakers put up 21 first-half points, jumping out to an early multiple-possession lead they never relinquished.
“I think we have to look at some ways to start a little faster,” Head Coach James Perry ’00 said in a post-game interview. “There was a stretch of really good football that we played… but we started the game poorly.”
Although Brown’s first drive started with an explosive play—receiver Trevor Foley ’28 high-pointed a one-on-one ball for 35 yards on the second play from scrimmage—movement quickly stalled. Facing a fourth-and-7 at Penn’s 28-yard line, quarterback James Murphy ’27 forced the ball into tight coverage. Penn defensive back Jayden Drayton tipped the ball into the air. His teammate, Josh Narcisse, snatched it and found a running lane, returning the ball for 30 yards.
The Quakers capitalized on the mistake, strategically plodding downfield with a stack of short gains. A low bullet by Penn quarterback Liam O’Brien sent his offense to the 1-yard line, where tailback Donte West took a run up the gut to create a 7-0 Penn lead.
The Bears did not let that slide. In just five plays, the offense moved to Penn’s 44-yard line, where the receiving corps put their stamp on the drive. Securing Murphy’s toss on a short crossing route, Ty Pezza ’26 cruised toward the goal line, running along the left hash. A firm red-zone block by Foley ensured Pezza remained untouched en route to tying up the match.
Continuing Penn’s attack, O’Brien conducted another strong performance. In 10 plays, the Quakers moved 70 yards downfield and across the goal line. A 21-yard rush by O’Brien propelled Penn to Bruno’s 9-yard line, and on the very next play, the Quakers scored on a completion to Bisi Owens.
After a quick response to Penn’s first touchdown, the Bears stalled on offense after the second. Creating only one first down, Brown faced a third-and-8 on their own 36-yard line. Rolling right, Murphy was chased by Quaker defenders and was forced to throw the ball away. A punt followed, sending the ball back to Penn.
Once more, a deftly designed charge put the Quakers into the end zone. After gradual movement to their own 48-yard line, Penn ramped up the intensity. O’Brien completed a 19-yard pass, then a 24-yarder, then an 8-yard checkdown to the 1-yard line. From there, running back Sean Williams Jr. leapt through a gap between Bruno’s defensive line, giving the Quakers a 21-7 advantage.
Suddenly facing a two-score uphill climb, Bruno’s offense was revived. Moving the sticks in two plays or less, Murphy completed each of his five pass attempts throughout the drive, taking the Bears to Penn’s 24-yard line. On a third-and-5, Brown turned to the passing game once more. Murphy put up a one-on-one ball for Solomon Miller ’26, who head-tapped his defender en route to the end zone.
For a breathtaking moment, Brown had sliced the lead in half. But then an offensive pass interference penalty dashed Bruno’s hopes, leading to yet another punt.
Penn’s drive to close out the half went 65 yards but the Quakers ultimately came up short after missing a 51-yard field goal, heading into halftime with a 14-point lead.
Coming out of the locker room, Bruno showed increased energy. After the Quakers managed to move the ball to Brown’s 32-yard line, the Bears’ defense took a stand. Ivy League sack leader Ike Odimegwu ’27 got to O’Brien on second down, and on third down, the defensive front kept up the pressure. Owen Clarke ’26 blew through a hole in the offensive line, and in a last-ditch attempt to escape a sack, O’Brien released a wayward pass. The ball drifted just above the head of running back Tommy Lafayette and into the waiting hands of Bruno linebacker John Perdue ’26.
Wasting no time, the Bears’ offense capitalized on the sudden turnover. Their second snap resulted in a 16-yard reception at the left sideline for Miller. Just a few plays later, on a third-and-15, tight end Levi Linowes ’27 found a seam, received the ball in stride, and held off a Penn defender to reach the Quakers’ 8-yard line.
On fourth down, after Penn stopped three consecutive goal-to-go attempts, Bruno unveiled some Halloween trickery. Before the snap, receiver Najih Rahman ’27 went in motion from the slot position. After passing in front of Murphy, he circled into the backfield, running a swing route to the right. Catching Murphy’s pitch, Rahman feigned a run before tossing a touchdown pass to Pearson Hill ’28.
Reflecting on Brown’s second-half start, Perry said, “I’m really proud of the guys, how we came out in the second half, how they worked, how they stuck together.”
But Penn had no intention of allowing Bruno to close the gap. On their first series, the Quakers caught the Bears off-guard on a third-down run, and Williams broke free, dashing 40 yards to the 1-yard line. Another rushing touchdown pushed Penn’s lead to 28-14.
On the subsequent kickoff, a flag for an invalid fair catch signal set the Bears back to their own 11-yard line. Undeterred, Murphy began his offense’s journey downfield. Aided by consecutive quick strikes to Pezza, a 15-yard roughing-the-passer penalty, and a 25-yard toss to Foley, the Bears reached Penn’s red zone. But there, the Quakers’ defensive front stood tall, forcing a fourth-and-10.
Drew Crabtree ’29 took the field for a 28-yard field goal attempt, but his kick sailed wide left, taking Bruno’s momentum with it.
The next three drives resulted in punts—two for Penn and one for Brown—taking valuable time off the game clock. When the Bears’ offense emerged for another drive, only eight minutes remained.
Following a second-down sack, on third-and-19, Foley created the contest’s premier play. Pinned against the right sideline and facing a high-arcing ball, Foley extended his right arm into the night sky while falling backwards, corralling the ball with just one palm. The play was later named SportsCenter’s top highlight of the day.
Energized by the miraculous grab, Brown eagerly bounded downfield toward the goal line. From Penn’s 14-yard line, Murphy delivered to Foley, who fought off Quaker defenders and lunged onto the navy turf of the end zone. Suddenly, the Bears were only one score behind and poised to endanger Penn’s once-assured victory.
But for a final time, the Quakers’ offense drove convincingly. Winding down the clock, Penn collected first down after first down, eventually progressing all the way to Brown’s 1-yard line before kneeling out for a victory.
“It’s really easy to be motivated,” Murphy reflected in a post-game interview. “We have three more opportunities to go play football and put it all on the line for the seniors.”
The Bears will be back in action when they host Yale (5-2, 3-1) on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for noon.
https://www.browndailyherald.com/article/2025/11/football-outlasted-by-penn-in-28-21-loss
“You can see it on the field”: NFL coach breaks down visible rift between Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown as Eagles WR garners trade enquiries
An anonymous NFL coach recently shared his perspective on the ongoing rift between Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A. J. Brown on the field. Rumors have been circulating about the three-time Pro Bowler potentially being traded before the November 4 deadline. These speculations intensified after Brown expressed frustrations with the team’s offense this season.
According to an article by The Athletic’s Diana Russini, the anonymous coach explained that he understands Brown’s frustration with both the team and quarterback Jalen Hurts. He noted, “Hurts struggles against zone. That’s when A. J. goes MIA. There are times it looks like Hurts doesn’t fully trust what he’s seeing, so he checks it down and plays it safe. It’s either a deep shot or a checkdown — not much in between.”
The coach added, “The timing is just off. And you see it on the field — the communication between Hurts and Brown just isn’t there right now.”
This season, Brown has been targeted less frequently by Hurts. In seven games, the wide receiver has recorded 395 yards and three receiving touchdowns on 29 receptions for the Eagles, who currently hold a 5-2 record.
However, during their 28-22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings last week, Hurts and Brown appeared to finally rekindle their missing chemistry. Brown hauled in four receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns. Unfortunately, he injured his hamstring during the game, sidelining him for Sunday’s matchup against the New York Giants.
### DeVonta Smith Shares Thoughts on Brown’s Absence
Eagles star and Super Bowl LIX champion DeVonta Smith spoke about the challenges the team will face without Brown in the lineup. His comments came prior to the official decision to bench Brown as he recovers from his hamstring injury.
According to a tweet from The Athletic’s Zach Berman, Smith emphasized the need for offensive adjustments:
“Obviously, he’s a great player. We’ll have to adjust if that’s the case, he’s not out there. Everybody’s going to have to be studying a little harder, and guys will be moving around to different spots.”
### A. J. Brown’s Journey and Contract
A. J. Brown began his NFL career with the Tennessee Titans in 2019 before being traded to the Eagles in 2022. Since joining Philadelphia, he has established himself as a key player on offense.
In April 2024, Brown agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $96 million, solidifying his role with the team moving forward.
### Upcoming Game
The Eagles will face off against the Giants this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. With Brown sidelined, the team will undoubtedly need to adjust their offensive strategy to secure a victory at home.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-you-can-see-field-nfl-coach-breaks-visible-rift-jalen-hurts-a-j-brown-eagles-wr-garners-trade-enquiries