Times Rippley

De: Gail L. Nobles
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  • Times Rippley is news and events of the past and present by Gail Nobles ©️ 2023.
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  • Why Bubba Smith Sued the NFL 4:27:25 6.27 PM

    Why Bubba Smith Sued the NFL 4:27:25 6.27 PM
    Apr 27 2025
    Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain
    Story By: Gail Nobles

    But, after football, Bubba started feeling the effects of all those hits he took while playing. He had pain and headaches.

    So, Bubba and other former players sued the NFL. They said the NFL didn't tell them enough about the dangers of head injuries.

    Then, something surprising happened: Howard Cosell, a famous sportscaster who often criticized the NFL, supported Bubba and the other players.

    Cosell wasn't a lawyer, but he was a big voice and helped get the word out about the lawsuit.

    Even though Bubba died before the lawsuit was finished, it be came a big case with thousands of players. The NFL ended up paying billions of dollars to help the players with their medical problems and research.

    Bubba Smith's story shows the price athletes pay for playing sports, and how companies like the NFL should protect their players. Even someone famous like Bubba could challenge a powerful organization and make a difference, with the help of someone like Howard Cosell. This story is still important today as we think about keeping athletes safe in all sports.
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  • Yvonne Elliman & the Magic of the 70s 3:7:25 8.55 PM

    Yvonne Elliman & the Magic of the 70s 3:7:25 8.55 PM
    Mar 8 2025
    Intro music by: Gail Nobles
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Wikimedia Public Domain

    Let me tell you, that PBS soul celebration from the 60s and 70s was absolutely electric! You know how we love to groove and move to those timeless rhythms, and when Yvonne Elliman stepped out there on that stage and belted out "If I Can't Have You"? Whoa, what a moment!

    Hello! I’m Gail Nobles and you’re listening to Times Rippley. I’m talking to you today about Yvonne Elliman and her smashing hit. If I Can’t Have You.

    Now, talking about the Bee Gees, those brothers knew how to write a hit, and this one really captured the spirit of the 70s. Just imagine the disco lights, the vibrant colors—Saturday Night Fever was setting the scene, and Yvonne’s voice soared right through it all, reaching that number one spot on the US charts in '77!

    What I love is that soul music has that power to connect folks, to get them up on their feet dancing. Yvonne’s take on that song was just soulful and full of passion, bringing the house down, and reminding us of those unforgettable years when music was all about heart, love, and unity.

    So, if you missed that celebration, oh man, you better make sure to catch the reruns! It’s history, it’s rhythm, it’s soul, and it’s just waiting to sweep you off your feet! Keep that spirit alive, and let that music play!
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  • Two Time Zones - Michael vs Julius 9:2:24 8.36 PM

    Two Time Zones - Michael vs Julius 9:2:24 8.36 PM
    Sep 3 2024
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Muchael Jordan photo: Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0
    Julius Ervung photo: Wikipedia CC BY 3.0

    Hello! I'm Gail Nobles! Welcome to Times Ripley. Today I want to talk about Michael Jordan versus Julius Irving. They played against each other. They faced each other a total of eight times in NBA games. Julius Irving has a 6 to 2 winning record over Michael Jordan. They never met in the playoffs.

    Michael and Julius on a Hardwood battlefield where the legends take flight, each in their prime yet from seemingly different epochs. On one side we have Michael Jordan an electrifying comet, a force of nature soaring to heights previously unseen in the world of basketball! The man is pure dynamite and sneakers with his tongue out and his will to win unyielding already setting the NBA ablaze with his acrobatics and artistry.

    And there gliding into the picture is the one and only Julius Dr. J. Irving- the epitome of style and grace, a man who redefined the very essence of what it means to soar! The doctor arrives.

    The game commences! with a raucous charge! Michael Jordan takes the ball!The crowd gasps as he glides by the good doctor with unparalleled speed and embodying the spirit of youth- a whirling dervish! But wait! The doctor with his sublime agility, pivots, and out of nowhere produces a block that leaves eyes wide!

    A back-and-forth of brilliance ensues in a vertible chess match played with keen intensity and flair. Jordan responds showcasing not just his physical prowess but a basketball IQ that seems to defy his years. A feathery jumper here and acrobatic layup there. Truly remarkable! Truly remarkable!

    But let us not overlook the presence of the esteem Dr. J! With silky smoothness, he dances and walks through the air unleashing an arsenal of moves that only he can perform. His signature dump that defies gravity sending waves of electricity through the building, draining the very oxygen from the atmosphere! He is like the wind, the air we breathe- there is poetry in his motion.

    As the clock winds down the tension escalates. Each point is hard fought, each basket a declaration of athletic supremacy, and yet a bookkeeping of history’s pages.
    Folks, whether it is Michael with his youthful audacity or Dr. J with his legendary grace, we are the fortunate witnesses of a basketball renaissance! History has been made. Stories are told.

    From the timeline to icons from two different time zones captured in a moment where basketball transcends mere sport. It’s a spectacle of epic proportions - a game that could never truly happen, yet in our minds, the echoes of their greatness respond on the hardwood! And as they say in the grand Arena of life it's not just about the wins and losses, but the legacy left behind. What a world we live in.
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