Hollywood superstar Ben Affleck ended up using MLB legends Roger Clemens and Nolan Ryan as examples of how athletes shouldn't act on camera.
All the best sports athletes have to face the camera at some point. They do it regularly for press conferences and media appearances, but those don't involve acting. For those at the very top, though, advertisements and endorsement deals mean they do have to act a little.
Some, like NBA superstar LeBron James or the NFL's Patrick Mahomes can do it well. Others have struggled with it at times. Often, they work with the biggest Hollywood superstars on such projects. Ben Affleck is among those, and he recently used two MLB stars as examples of what not to do.
Roger Clemens and Nolan Ryan are two of the greatest pitchers ever. Clemens built a 24-year career with 354 wins, 4,672 strikeouts and a record seven Cy Young Awards. Ryan pitched for 27 seasons, winning 324 games and setting MLB records with 5,714 strikeouts and seven no-hitters.
They were undoubtedly great at what they did. However, they weren't so good on camera, and that's exactly what Affleck pointed out.

#affleck #clemens #examples #athletes

As President Donald Trump tries to convince voters that Democrats have let crime run amok, he's digging into the country's political past to cite one of the most controversial campaign advertisements that relied heavily on racist tropes.
During a campaign stop Wednesday in Gastonia, North Carolina, to stump for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley, Trump resurrected a 1988 George H.W. Bush presidential campaign ad featuring Willie Horton, a Black man convicted of rape and ****** ault after his release through a Massachusetts prison furlough program.
A grainy black-and-white prison photo of Horton was used in the ad targeting then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis, who was ahead of Bush in the polls. On Wednesday, Trump evoked the Horton ad in an effort to convince voters Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, Whatley's opponent in the Senate race, is soft on crime.
"Willie Horton was a bad guy, really bad guy," Trump said, before comparing Dukakis's release of Horton to the pretrial release of a Black man who faces a murder charge for last year's killing of a white Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina.
But Cooper was not the governor when the man was released or when he was later charged with killing the refugee.

#black

Buc-ee's has won another legal battle to protect its famous beaver mascot.
A federal judge has ordered South Carolina clothing retailer Born United to pay more than $850,000 after the company admitted to infringing on Buc-ee's trademark, according to the Greenville News, part of the USA TODAY Network. The judgment permanently prohibits Born United from using Buc-ee's beaver logo or any mark considered "confusingly similar."
The order also requires Born United to destroy merchandise bearing the disputed logo, remove advertisements featuring it and could require the company to pay Buc-ee's attorney fees if it violates the terms of the judgment.
The ruling is the latest victory for the Texas-based travel center chain, which has aggressively defended its trademarks as it expands across the United States. Buc-ee's has filed a number of lawsuits in recent years against businesses it says copied elements of its branding, including its recognizable smiling beaver mascot.
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#born #judgment

CINCINNATI (AP) — Offensive linemen rarely receive much promotion or have preseason marketing campaigns built around them.
However, with three NFL draft candidates, the University of Cincinnati is trying to change that.
Left guard Evan Tengesdahl, left tackle Joe Cotton and center Taran Tyo aim to turn Nippert Stadium into the Football House of Pancakes. The trio anchors an offensive line that was among the best in the nation last season.
The linemen have been featured on billboards throughout Cincinnati, along with television and radio advertisements, ahead of Saturday's game against Boston College.
"They deserve the promotion. They were one of the top offensive line units in the country last year, and you've got a bunch of them back," coach Scott Satterfield said. "Most of the time, you don't give O-linemen much love. They never get to score, they don't get to make catches or carry the ball. They get their joy in seeing running backs score or blocking for the quarterback."

#offensive

Advertisements will be going up this season at Michigan Stadium. Google Gemini, Meijer, and Coca-Cola will be featured on Michigan's padded end zone walls, as well as on the jumbotron.
For the first time, Michigan is adding limited ads around its stadium, beginning this season.

Coca-Cola, Meijer and Google's AI chatbot, Gemini, are the initial partners. pic.twitter.com/sxqi6tXbBt
Earlier this week, we asked fans if they loved or hated ads going up inside Michigan Stadium. The results are in, and fans aren't liking the changes.
75% of fans hate that there are now advertisements in Michigan Stadium, while 25% love them.
The immediate hate is understandable from a fanbase so rich in tradition. Ads are new to Michigan Stadium, and there's a natural dislike of change. However, new revenue streams are needed with the current nature of college football and all the money it takes via NIL to field a competitive team.

#gemini #meijer #cola

AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) is a software company that operates in the digital advertising ***** e. Its shares are down by 27% over the past year and by 49% year-to-date. AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) has been one of the more interesting firms in today's AI-driven era due to its ability to enable businesses to run advertisements in platforms such as video games. The firm has also caught Cramer's attention several times. For instance, in January, he ***** erted that AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) was a momentum stock and held off on recommending the firm. Since then, the shares are down by 40%. He reiterated his opinion on August 6th:
"AppLovin, another company. People say they never miss. You go over line by line by line, well you say, well okay, maybe Alphabet's moving in. . .They're just momentum stocks, that people think, you know what, aren't so good."
The day Cramer discussed AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) was the morning after the firm had reported its second quarter earnings after market close on the previous day. On the 6th, the firm's shares closed a stunning 19.7% lower. The results saw AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) post $1.92 billion in revenue and $3.76 in earnings per share to miss ***** yst revenue estimates of $1.94 billion and meet them for the earnings. As part of his remarks made during the earnings call, AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s CEO commented that the revenue miss was due to the firm expanding its advertising technology powered by AI into the eCommerce industry.
AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP)'s AI-powered advertising platform is also at the center of the debate between the bears and the bulls. The bulls point towards Q2 annual revenue growth of 53% and EBITDA margins ranging between 80% to 85%. Additionally, the bulls also believe that the post earnings share price movement has led to a healthier valuation. With AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) now trading at a forward P/E ratio of 21.23, the bulls believe that the modest multiple does not reflect the firm's AI potential.
However, the bears argue that the AXON model growth appears to be slowing as AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) posted a modest 4% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth in Q2. They outline that if the slowdown persists, then the firm might lose out on gains made in its AI-driven market. Additionally, the bears are also wary about AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:APP) replicating its growth in the gaming market in other areas such as eCommerce.

#earnings #Bulls #Growth #shares

The Trump administration's Department of Transportation (DOT) has proposed loosening a 2011 Obama-era rule that requires airlines and travel sites to show the total price travelers actually pay.
The current "full fare advertising rule," which centers on consumer protection, requires both U.S. and foreign air carriers and ticket agents that advertise airfares to "state the entire price to be paid by the customer, inclusive of all mandatory taxes and fees," (including both government and carrier surcharges) at the first mention. The rule also prohibits any sellers of air transportation from "displaying in airfare advertisements charges that are included within the airfare more prominently or in the same or larger font size than the total single price."
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#requires #airfare #wealth #department

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Weeks before voting ended in California's primary for governor, Los Angeles-based influencer Shaka Smith took to Instagram to tell his more than 700,000 followers whom he was voting for and why.
"Healthcare shouldn't bankrupt you, housing should not feel impossible, polluters shouldn't pass their bill to us and artists should not be replaced by AI," Smith said. "That's why I'm supporting Tom Steyer for governor."
But Smith started the video with a disclaimer: "This is an ad, and honestly, I wish more political content said that first." His caption specified that he was paid by Steyer's campaign.
California is one of two states, along with Texas, that have passed policies requiring content creators to say if they've been paid by a political campaign to post, and the Golden State is considering cracking down by fining people who don't.
Campaigns have long worked with celebrities and major influencers to win over voters, but now they are teaming up with smaller creators — sometimes with fewer than 100,000 followers — to reach more tailored audiences. That has sparked debates about whether disclosure rules for political advertisements should apply to content creators, who are expected to play prominent roles in the upcoming midterms and the 2028 presidential election.

#political #voting #shouldn 't #campaign

One of the most polarizing topics in sports media is sports betting. Advertisements for sportsbooks are everywhere. NFL, NBA, MLB, and even NCAA broadcasts all seem to have not-so-secret relationships with betting companies.
There is a fine line, however, between partnering with sportsbooks and creating potential conflicts of interest. A prominent NFL insider is now facing scrutiny for his involvement in the sports betting industry.
MORE: Tony Romo placed on leave; CBS names temporary replacement for NFL games
Reports indicate that ESPN's Adam Schefter was an "early-stage investor" in Underdog, which began as a daily fantasy sports brand and has since evolved into a sports-focused prediction market. Underdog confirmed Schefter's investment to Front Office Sports after the company reached a reported $1.3 billion valuation.
Oct 18, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) talks with ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter before the game against the Tennessee ***** ans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

#ncaa

Victoria Montano reportedly described a frightening experience at a Sydney cinema after an alleged confrontation. The Real Housewives of Sydney star claimed a man threatened to fight her and her husband. The incident reportedly happened while the couple watched a movie in Newtown.
Montano reportedly took to Instagram Stories to explain what happened during the movie outing. She claimed she looked at her phone during the advertisements when the confrontation began. "Someone threatened to fight with us," she said while describing the encounter.
According to Nine, the reality star then joked about her ability to defend herself during the alleged confrontation. "Lucky I've got a good fly kick because Tim didn't want to fight," Montano said. She also claimed the man eventually left the cinema because he was "scared" of her.
Montano later filmed her husband, Timothy Odillo Maher, walking through Newtown toward their car. She asked him whether he had been worried about potentially having to fight. "I was worried I was going to have to step in," he reportedly replied.
Montano continued joking about the incident while speaking to her followers. She demonstrated her supposed "fly kick" for the camera during the Instagram Stories update. However, the alleged encounter reportedly left her uncomfortable enough to change her plans.

#montano #fight #confrontation #newtown

It is a sign of the times ... literally. Advertisements dominate our daily viewing more than we may realize. Depending on the day, the average person will see between 4,000 and 10,000 advertisements. Ohio State fans will be adding one more to that list, as it was announced earlier today that the Buckeye Athletic Department has entered into an agreement with Chase Bank and will wear a jersey patch on all of its uniforms. The reported agreement will give OSU another $17 million to play with per year.
As you can imagine, there were some passionate responses to seeing the scarlet and gray uniform become a walking billboard. Some see it as a necessary evil in today's name, image and likeness arms race, while others, holding tight to tradition, were not so forgiving. Some fan bases decided to get on their high horse only to find out their school made a similar deal just hours later. Love it or hate it, this is what collegiate sports are turning into.
As soon as the news broke, there was no shortage of opinions, and we're here to bring you some of the best.
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#state #buckeyes

If you've been a fan of the Washington Commanders for a while, then you've certainly heard of Eastern Motors. You didn't have to live in Northern Virginia to know of Eastern Motors. For over 20 years, Washington players have partnered with Easterns to do commercials ahead of the new season.
Players such as Clinton Portis, Sean Taylor, Santana Moss, Chris Cooley, Kirk Cousins, LaVar Arrington and Terry McLaurin have starred in advertisements. NHL legend Alexander Ovechkin has been a part of the Eastern family, too.
As for McLaurin, he's back to do another commercial for Easterns, now known as Easterns Automotive Group, for 2026. He brought a new partner this time around: rookie linebacker Sonny Styles.
Easterns has multiple locations throughout the DMV, mostly in Maryland. McLaurin and Styles showed up ready for work on Thursday.
In this clip, you hear the famous Eastern Motors jingle in the background as Styles and McLaurin dance. In case you needed a reminder:

#eastern #styles #washington #you 've

Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) has filed a federal lawsuit against Eli Lilly, alleging that its rival's advertising campaigns for blockbuster GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs mislead consumers about the effectiveness of competing treatments.
The complaint, filed on July 21, 2026, in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, challenges nationwide advertisements for Lilly's Zepbound and Mounjaro that Novo claims rely on outdated clinical trial data and create an inaccurate comparison between the companies' medicines.
Novo alleges that Lilly's campaigns compare the highest approved doses of its drugs with lower doses of Novo's treatments, while excluding newer data from higher-dose versions of Wegovy. The company argues that the advertisements give consumers the impression that Lilly's medicines deliver superior weight-loss results, despite newer evidence showing more comparable outcomes at higher doses.
The lawsuit specifically targets advertisements comparing Zepbound's 10 mg and 15 mg doses with Wegovy's earlier 1.7 mg and 2.4 mg doses, while not including data from Wegovy's newer 7.2 mg dose. Novo also argues that comparisons between Mounjaro and Ozempic do not account for Ozempic's higher 2 mg maintenance dose.
According to separate late-stage trial data cited by Reuters, patients receiving Lilly's highest Zepbound dose lost around 48 pounds on average, while those receiving Novo's higher-dose Wegovy formulation lost around 47 pounds.

#data #advertisements

Novo Nordisk Inc. (NYSE:NVO) has filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) and Lilly USA, LLC, accusing its rival of false advertising and unfair competition in a dispute over marketing claims for their leading GLP-1 medicines.
The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Lilly's direct-to-consumer advertising campaigns for Zepbound and Mounjaro misrepresent comparative clinical data by excluding information about higher-dose versions of Novo Nordisk's competing treatments, Wegovy and Ozempic.
According to the lawsuit, Lilly's advertising compares the highest approved doses of Zepbound and Mounjaro with lower-dose versions of Novo Nordisk's therapies, while omitting more recently approved or higher-dose alternatives.
Novo Nordisk argues that Zepbound advertisements compare Lilly's 10 mg and 15 mg doses against Wegovy doses of 1.7 mg and 2.4 mg but exclude the FDA-approved 7.2 mg injectable dose of Wegovy, which received approval in March 2026 and demonstrated an average body weight reduction of 19%, or approximately 47 pounds, during clinical studies.
The complaint also alleges that Lilly's Mounjaro advertising compares the maximum 15 mg dose with only the 1 mg version of Ozempic, without referencing the FDA-approved 2 mg maintenance dose that has been available for several years.

#mounjaro #wegovy #doses #nordisk

Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRA) is among the Best Healthcare Stocks.
On June 1, Reuters reported that the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear CareDx's appeal in its false-advertising dispute with Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRA). It left intact lower-court rulings that denied CareDx damages over claims involving kidney transplant tests.
Reuters said the justices declined to review whether the diagnostics company owed damages for allegedly misleading advertisements comparing its Prospera test with CareDx's AlloSure test. It offered no explanation for the decision.
The report noted that US District Judge Colm Connolly overturned a nearly $45 million jury damages award in 2023 after finding no evidence that Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTRA)'s statements actually misled customers. It still confirmed the jury's finding of false advertising. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals later affirmed that ruling.
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#kellton has published newspaper advertisements regarding its audited financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025. The ads appeared in Business Standard and Mana Telangana on June 3, 2025, and are also available on their website.

On June 1, 2025, #chembond announced the submission of newspaper advertisements containing the audited financial results for the quarter/year ending March 31, 2025. These results were published in Business Standard and Mumbai Lakshdeep.