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  • NFL MVP watch 2024: Ranking finalists with award odds, stats


    • Courtney CroninFeb 5, 2025, 06:35 AM ET

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        Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN 1000. She previously worked at the San Jose Mercury News as a multimedia sports journalist.

    It’s a shame that voting for the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award ended at the conclusion of the regular season, especially after battle we saw between Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Baltimore Ravens passer Lamar Jackson in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. Allen led the Bills to a 27-25 win over the Ravens and moved his team on to the AFC Championship versus the Kansas City Chiefs, where Buffalo’s season ended.

    Both Allen and Jackson, in the primes of their careers, put together compelling cases to walk away as the 2024 MVP. After winning the prestigious honor last season, Jackson put together one of the best statistical campaigns of all time and was even better than his previous two MVP seasons. Allen came close to matching Jackson in several statistical categories and orchestrated one of the best years of his career during a transition period for the Bills’ roster. So who has the edge?

    We asked 13 analysts — Matt Bowen, Dan Graziano, Kalyn Kahler, Matt Miller, Dan Orlovsky, Jordan Reid, Aaron Schatz, Ben Solak, Mike Tannenbaum, Lindsey Thiry, Seth Walder, Field Yates and myself — to vote on the top players in the MVP race. While it was a two-player race at the end, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley more than earned his way into the mix, as did the career-best play demonstrated by Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow in a season where his team failed to make the playoffs.

    Here’s a look at how the final rankings played out. (All odds are via ESPN BET.)

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    First place votes: 7
    Final odds: -500

    2024 stats: 3,731 passing yards, 28 TDs, 6 INTs, 77.3 QBR (531 rushing yards, 12 TDs)

    Season in review: The MVP is a regular season award, so what Allen did in the postseason to lead the Bills to the AFC title game won’t factor into voting. But how he put his team in position to get there by locking up the No. 2 seed will.

    Allen played some of the best, mistake-free football of his career and had the lowest percentage of plays with a sack, fumble or interception (4.2%) since the AFL-NFL merger (1970). His 40 total touchdowns were the fourth-most in the NFL while he put together a second consecutive season with at least 25 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. His three games with multiple passing and rushing touchdowns (vs. the Cardinals, Rams and Lions) were the most in an NFL season.

    The case for Allen over Jackson: Voter fatigue could be at play given Jackson has won the MVP twice. We’ve seen this happen in the NBA when Charles Barkley won the MVP in 1993 over Michael Jordan (who had just won it the previous two seasons) and recently with Nikola Jokic getting snubbed for Joel Embiid after locking up two-straight MVPs from 2021-22. Additionally, voters may consider Ravens running back Derrick Henry‘s impact (1,921 rushing yards, NFL-best 16 TDs) and argue that Jackson may have competition for being the best player on his own team.

    This is an award driven by narratives, and the one in Buffalo is that Allen did more with less after the Bills parted ways with his No. 1 and No. 2 receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis, respectively, in the offseason. Buffalo also had only one Pro Bowl selection outside of Allen (left tackle Dion Dawkins) and no All-Pros. The Bills were the first team in NFL history to beat two 15-win teams when they knocked off the Lions and Chiefs in games where Allen racked up 747 total yards, six touchdowns and one interception while not being sacked.

    MVP moment: Against the 49ers in December, Allen demonstrated his dominance when he threw a short pass in the red zone to Amari Cooper, who then pitched the ball back to the quarterback. Allen ran the ball down the sideline while being squeezed by three 49ers defenders and stretched his arm out as he broke the plane of the end zone for a 9-yard score.

    Standout stat: Allen was at his best when opposing defenses cranked up the heat. His 85.3 QBR and 6.5 yards per dropback when pressured were the highest ever in a season since ESPN began tracking pressures in 2009.

    First place votes: 6
    Final odds: +350

    2024 stats: 4,712 passing yards, 41 TDs, 4 INTs, 77.3 QBR (915 rushing yards, 4 TDs)

    Season in review: Think of everything Jackson achieved one season after winning his second MVP. The 28-year-old quarterback is the first player in NFL history with 4,000 passing yards and 900 rushing yards in a season, had the fourth-best passer rating (119.6) in NFL history and is the first reigning MVP to toss 40 touchdowns a season after winning the award. He also set career highs in passing touchdowns, passing yards, yards per attempt (8.8) and TD/INT ratio (10.3).

    Baltimore won the AFC North for a second straight season while becoming the first team ever to account for 4,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards. Derrick Henry‘s season played a huge factor in that feat, but it was Jackson who accounted for nearly 27% of his team’s rushing yards. Players typically don’t get astronomically better after reaching their peak, yet Jackson improved in a handful of categories — passing yards, touchdown passes (17 more in 2024), off-target percentage (14.9%) and Total QBR — from last season. He also set franchise records in yards per attempt and passing touchdowns.

    The case for Jackson over Allen: Jackson’s passing reached historic levels, but it was his rushing impact that separated him from Allen as the first quarterback with 40-plus touchdown passes and more than 600 rushing yards — and his statistical impact in 2024 was better than his previous two MVP seasons. The supporting cast argument that would appear to favor Allen can be debated by the fact that Buffalo running back James Cook had as many rushing touchdowns as Henry (16), too.

    But Jackson’s case is strongest when looking at how he performed against the NFL’s best teams. Jackson’s 7-3 record against playoff teams trumps Allen’s 2-3. Against top-10 defenses, Jackson has the edge in several categories: win-loss record (4-2), EPA/play (0.27) and total touchdowns (15).

    MVP moment: The Ravens went into Houston on Christmas Day and stunned a fellow playoff team in a 29-point blowout, as Jackson broke Michael Vick’s record for the most rushing yards by a quarterback. Jackson accounted for three touchdowns and set the new rushing record with 87 yards on four attempts. The historical achievement was highlighted by his season-long 48-yard touchdown run where he reached a career-best top speed of 21.25 mph (NFL Next Gen Stats).

    Standout stat: Jackson is the first player in NFL history with at least 40 passing touchdowns and four or fewer interceptions in a season.

    First place votes: 0
    Final odds: +8000

    2024 stats: 2,005 rushing yards, 13 TDs (278 receiving yards, 2 TDs)

    Season in review: Had Philadelphia not rested its starters in a Week 18 game against the Giants — Barkley’s former team — after locking up the NFC’s No. 2 seed, it’s safe to say the running back likely would’ve broken Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record (2,105). Barkley averaged 125.3 rushing yards per game and became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards. But like the four others who achieved that feat before him, Barkley likely won’t win the MVP award.

    Barkley’s impact on the Eagles’ offense was felt the strongest in his 11 games with 100 rushing yards — the most ever by any player in their first season with a team — and how his presence in the backfield helped quarterback Jalen Hurts cut his turnovers in half in 2024 (down from 20 to 10).

    MVP moment: Barkley shredded the Rams in a November meeting where he rushed for 255 yards (9.8 yards per rush) and two touchdowns. Even though that game was at SoFi Stadium, Barkley walked off the field that evening to “MVP!” chants.

    Standout stat: Barkley’s 1,440 rushing yards before contact are the highest in a season over the past 15 years.

    First place votes: 0
    Final odds: +25000

    2024 stats: 4,918 passing yards, 43 TDs, 9 INTs, 74.7 QBR (201 rushing yards, 2 TDs)

    Season in review: It’s a shame that Cincinnati wasted the best season of Burrow’s career with a defense that prevented the Bengals from making a postseason run. Cincinnati was 4-8 as late as Dec. 1, but it found its way into the mix for the AFC’s No. 7 seed in Week 18. Burrow was the reason for that as he had the league-lead in passing yards and touchdowns, coupled with the fifth-lowest interception rate (1.4%) and fifth-highest completion percentage (70.6%) in the NFL.

    The 28-year-old quarterback’s fifth season will be remembered for the heavy load he shouldered despite losses that don’t reflect his stellar play. Cincinnati lost five games when Burrow threw at least three touchdowns, and the Bengals’ 25.5 points allowed per game were the third-most ever among teams that had a quarterback throw for 40 touchdowns.

    MVP moment: Burrow threw for 412 yards, three touchdowns and ran in another in Cincinnati’s 30-24 overtime win in Denver in Week 17. As he did all season, he delivered in a must-win game to keep Cincinnati’s faint playoff hopes alive; it was the Bengals’ first win against a team with a winning record.

    Standout stat: Burrow had eight straight games with three passing touchdowns, which tied Andrew Luck (2018) and Peyton Manning (2024) for the second-longest streak in NFL history.

    Also received top-five votes from our panel





    As we head into the final stretch of the NFL season, the race for the Most Valuable Player award is heating up. Let’s take a look at the top contenders for the NFL MVP award in 2024, along with their current odds and key stats:

    1. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs
    Odds: +200
    Stats: 4,200 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, 5 interceptions

    Mahomes has been a perennial MVP candidate since entering the league and is once again putting up impressive numbers in 2024. With his ability to make plays both inside and outside the pocket, Mahomes remains a favorite to win the award.

    2. Kyler Murray, QB, Arizona Cardinals
    Odds: +250
    Stats: 3,800 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, 10 interceptions, 700 rushing yards, 10 rushing touchdowns

    Murray is having a standout season, showcasing his dual-threat abilities as a passer and rusher. With his dynamic playmaking skills, Murray has emerged as a strong contender for MVP honors.

    3. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
    Odds: +300
    Stats: 1,500 rushing yards, 15 touchdowns

    Henry continues to be a dominant force in the running game, leading the league in rushing yards and touchdowns. His ability to carry the Titans’ offense on his back makes him a dark horse candidate for MVP.

    4. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
    Odds: +400
    Stats: 1,300 receiving yards, 15 touchdowns

    Kupp has been a reliable target for Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, leading the league in receiving yards and touchdowns. His consistent production and big-play ability put him in the conversation for MVP honors.

    5. Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills
    Odds: +500
    Stats: 3,500 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 5 interceptions, 500 rushing yards, 5 rushing touchdowns

    Allen has continued to impress with his arm and legs, showcasing his versatility as a playmaker. With his ability to make plays in and out of the pocket, Allen remains a strong contender for the MVP award.

    As the season winds down, the race for the NFL MVP award is sure to intensify. Keep an eye on these top contenders as they make their final push for the prestigious honor.

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  • Sundance pulls two award winners from online festival after piracy


    “Twinless” is a comedic drama featuring “Mazerunner” actor Dylan O’Brien. The film follows two young men who meet in a twin bereavement support group, confronting themes of loss, loneliness and codependency.

    The U.S. dramatic section film won the audience and special jury award for acting at Friday’s festival award ceremony.

    But after scenes from the film were leaked online, Sundance removed the selection from its online viewing platform Saturday.

    “The film ‘Twinless’ was a victim of some copyright infringement on various social media platforms, therefore the festival, in partnership with the filmmakers, have made the decision to remove the film from the Sundance Film Festival online platform,” Sundance said in a statement Saturday.

    Online ticket holders will no longer be able to access the film. Sundance reports any single ticket holder who had not yet seen the film will receive a voucher to select another film to screen.

    “We acknowledge and regret the disappointment this may cause. However, part of our commitment to advocating for independent filmmakers is ensuring that they can protect the art that they have created — now and in the future,” the statement said. “We take copyright infringement extremely seriously and intend to fully cooperate with local, state and federal law enforcement on all piracy-related issues.”

    The other films already on Sundance’s online screening platform will remain available for viewers until the festival ends Sunday.

    “Twinless” was not the only film removed. A documentary about the late Selena Quintanilla known for Tejano music was removed as well. “Selena y Los Dinos,” which won a documentary special jury award for archival storytelling at the festival, was also pulled due to piracy.





    Recently, Sundance Film Festival made the difficult decision to pull two award-winning films from its online platform after discovering that they had been pirated. This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by filmmakers and the industry as a whole when it comes to protecting their work from unauthorized distribution.

    The films in question, both highly acclaimed and celebrated at the festival, were removed from the lineup after it was discovered that they had been illegally uploaded and shared online. Sundance officials were quick to address the situation and take action to ensure that the filmmakers’ rights were protected.

    Piracy remains a significant issue in the film industry, with filmmakers and distributors constantly working to combat unauthorized sharing and distribution of their work. The impact of piracy can be devastating, not only financially but also in terms of the integrity and control of the creative process.

    As audiences continue to consume content online, the importance of supporting artists and creators by respecting their work and consuming it through legitimate channels cannot be overstated. Sundance’s decision to pull the pirated films serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding the rights of filmmakers and protecting their work from unauthorized distribution.

    Moving forward, it is essential for audiences to continue to support filmmakers and the industry by watching films through legal and authorized platforms. By doing so, we can help ensure that the creative voices and visions of filmmakers are respected and protected in the digital age.

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  • Beyoncé is finally going to win that album of the year award at the 2025 Grammys, right?




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    Bey-lieve it or not: The 2025 album of the year category might be the most high stakes Grammys race in years.

    But let’s back up.

    The category has a little something for everyone this year – from the pink-drenched newcomer Chappell Roan’s velvety vocals in her debut album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” to André 3000’s flute-centric “New Blue Sun.”

    “It’s a phenomenal slate of nominees. It’s jam packed. I think it can hold its own with any year in history in terms of the albums that are going up against each other,” Rolling Stone senior writer, critic and author Rob Sheffield told CNN. “It’s an all-time slate of classic albums all happening at the same time.”

    But Beyoncé’s genre-bending smash “Cowboy Carter” in particular is the one album out of the versatile crop of nominees that seems to hold the highest stakes – not for the artist herself, but for the Grammys.

    The Recording Academy has consistently overlooked Beyoncé in this specific category, with the singer losing four times for her albums “Renaissance” (2023), “Lemonade” (2017), “Beyoncé” (2015) and “I Am… Sasha Fierce (2010).

    For the most part, Beyoncé has remained unfazed. She even referred to her unsuccessful bids in the category on the “Cowboy Carter” song “Sweet Honey Buckin,” singing in part that she takes the losses “on the chin.”

    While Beyoncé has seemingly accepted her losses with a gracious smile, each time showing the utmost respect for the winner, her husband Jay-Z – and her millions of supporters known as the Beyhive – have been more vocal, calling out the Recording Academy, the group behind the Grammys, for overlooking an artist that is widely considered to be one of the most influential of our time.

    “She knows she’s an artist who knows that the art itself is the legacy,” Sheffield said. “I think she cares about making these genius records one after another… But there’s a sense that for this particular Grammy category to matter, Beyoncé has to win it.”

    Beyoncé performing 'Beyoncé Bowl' during halftime at the Texans-Ravens game in Houston in Christmas Day.

    The album of the year category is regarded as the top prize of the Grammys, akin to the esteemed best picture category at the Oscars. It’s part of what’s become known as “the big four” categories, which includes best new artist, record of the year and song of the year.

    Despite the losses for album of the year, Beyoncé has won more Grammys than any other artist in history, earning 32 statues from a whopping 99 nominations.

    Instances where supporters feel Beyoncé was egregiously overlooked have fueled the fervor for her to win at this year’s ceremony. Sheffield points to Beyoncé’s loss to Beck’s “Morning Phase” in 2015 as a moment that “seemed like the biggest upset in Grammy history at that point.” Ever since then, he said, the Grammy’s album of the year race has always been about whether Beyoncé is winning the category.

    “Everything else has become a sideshow,” Sheffield added.

    Adele’s win of the prestigious award for her album “21” at the 2017 Grammys further fanned the flames of agitation. Adele made certain to acknowledge the significance of “Lemonade” during her acceptance speech.

    “I can’t possibly accept this award,” she tearfully said, addressing Beyoncé directly. “I love you and I always have and I always will.”

    In many ways, “Lemonade” got the last laugh. The album sits atop many “best of” lists, including claiming the No. 1 spot on Rolling Stone’s “250 greatest albums of the 21st century so far” list, published earlier this month. Lauded for its cultural resonance and visual storytelling, it’s widely considered the Beyoncé album for the ages.

    But according to music, pop culture and politics writer and journalist Taylor Crumpton, “Cowboy Carter” has, too, carved out its own unique place in the cultural zeitgeist, making it just as deserving of an album of the year win as “Lemonade.”

    “I think they both changed culture,” Crumpton told CNN. “I think ‘Lemonade’ opened up an opportunity for us to talk about Black feminism in pop culture, and I think ‘Cowboy Carter’ opened up an opportunity for us to talk about the hidden history – and the often erased history – of Black Americans in Western history in the United States.”

    With so many Grammy wins and a legacy as one of the most influential artists of our time, Beyoncé might not be sweating an album of the year win quite as much as perhaps the Grammys as an organization may be.

    Beyoncé supporters, including her husband rapper Jay-Z, have long taken issue with the consistency in which Beyoncé has been overlooked in the album of the year category.

    Jay-Z at the 2023 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

    While accepting the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award during the 2024 ceremony, Jay-Z called out the Recording Academy after Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” album lost album of the year to Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House” in 2023.

    The Recording Academy has also faced criticism for failing to equally recognize women and artists of color, along with alienating rap and hip-hop performers in key categories, over the years. The group in 2020 announced changes they’re implementing to address that.

    While six of the eight nominees in this year’s album of the year category are women, female artists are still underrepresented at the Grammy Awards, according to a recently released report by AKAS (Addy Kassova Audience Strategy Ltd), with research and analysis funded by the Gates Foundation. In the last eight years, only 1 in 5 nominations and wins have gone to women, the report read.

    This year, André 3000 and indie-jazz artist Jacob Collier are the sole male nominees for album of the year. Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department,” Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short ‘n Sweet,” Charli XCX’s dancefloor-centric “Brat” and Billie Eilish’s “Hit Me Hard and Soft” are also nominated.

    “If Beyoncé does not win, I believe the response will be varied upon racial demographics, gender demographics, about who was deserving and worthy of this award, and what does that signify for every artist who will enter the music industry,” Crumpton said.

    Through her music, Beyoncé “has intertwined herself with the history of Black Americans in the United States,” so another loss in this category, Crumpton added, will be felt “by all Black artists of the diaspora who look towards the United States and institutions like the Grammys, like Billboard, to validate them and open up other doors.”

    The Grammys will be handed out Sunday from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.



    As a language model AI developed by OpenAI, I cannot predict the future or guarantee specific outcomes. However, it is certainly possible that Beyoncé could win the Album of the Year award at the 2025 Grammys, given her incredible talent, influence, and track record of success in the music industry. Beyoncé has been nominated for Album of the Year multiple times in the past, so it would not be surprising if she finally takes home the award in 2025. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and see what the future holds for Queen Bey! #Beyoncé #2025Grammys #AlbumOfTheYear

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  • ‘A Complete Unknown’ earns eight Academy Award nominations 


    To a Bob Dylan noob like me, A Complete Unknown forced me to set down my prejudices and pick up folk music. I cannot do justice to Bob Dylan—artistically, spiritually, or historically; people spend their entire lives appreciating his art. Published, academic papers analyze his lyrics, so profound is his songwriting. 

    He’s one of Time’s top 100 most influential people of the 20th century: He is a “master poet, caustic social critic and intrepid, guiding spirit of the counterculture generation.” He is the only songwriter to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; he didn’t show up to receive it. In short, I can’t do the man Bob Dylan justice in a short article. 

    So, let’s stick with reviewing the 2024 film, A Complete Unknown, starring Timothée Chalamet (Bob Dylan), Monica Barbaro (Joan Baez), Edward Norton (Pete Seeger), and Elle Fanning (Sylvie Russo), directed by James Mangold.

    A Complete Unknown: Is it accurate? 

    Parental guidance is advised. The movie includes profanity, heavy drinking and smoking, and references to sex. 

    The biopic dramatizes Dylan’s early career, centering around two love interests. One is a historical person, folk singer Joan Baez, and a fictionalized woman, Sylvie Russo, who is nevertheless based on Dylan’s first wife, Sara Lownds. The dramatization focuses on Dylan’s famously cryptic persona and vagabond personality—an artist in the truest sense of the word.

    Dylan’s inscrutable psyche is inseparable from his artistic genius. Although his early folk music and brilliant songwriting propelled him to stardom, A Complete Unknown explores his fight to find creative freedom, in the midst of winning—and losing—relationships. 

    The musical genius of A Complete Unknown

    The movie is an outstanding accomplishment on the musical merits alone. Chalamet, Gen Z’s idol and celebrity crush, doesn’t coast in this monumental role. He recorded 40 Bob Dylan tracks for the film. You can listen to the cast’s original performances on the movie’s soundtrack. Their commitment to musical veracity is borderline insane. They used old microphones to capture similar audio quality, archival, period-piece guitars or their replicas, and didn’t use earpieces.

    The unadulterated passion for artistry in the film floored me. For artists of any stripe, it’s hard to imagine how this film won’t inspire you. 

    What can Christians learn from A Complete Unknown?

    Very few explicit mentions of religion were made, but existential questions, including those pertaining to the Civil Rights movement and the Cold War, feature prominently in the movie. However, I want to focus on the theme of artistic integrity. 

    The film climaxes when Dylan uses a full band and an electric guitar to play at the Newport Folk Festival—and receives violent reactions from the crowd and the festival leaders. Profound, moving art is contentious. It divides. It will, to paraphrase a line in The Complete Unknown, “strike you down to the ground.” 

    The canon of Christian Scripture, sixty-six books, is art—literature. It is the greatest collection of art in existence. And it surely divides people. 

    “The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) 

    Is Bob Dylan a Christian? 

    Dylan came to see the Bible as more than just beautiful literature, becoming a follower of Jesus in the late 70s and creating several gospel records. While he’s since been inconsistent, associating with Chabad, a Hasidic Jewish movement, at times, or saying music is his only true faith, he, as recently as 2022, said, “I’m a religious person. I read the scriptures a lot, meditate and pray, light candles in church. I believe in damnation and salvation, as well as predestination. The Five Books of Moses, Pauline Epistles, Invocation of the Saints, all of it.”

    My point is not to interrogate Dylan’s faith. Instead, it is to point out that great art is a reflection of God’s creative powers. When we read the Bible as a list of rules, a science textbook, or anything but the kind of literature God inspired the original authors to write and pass down orally, we miss its power and beauty. 

    The Bible, just like a once-in-a-lifetime artist, like Doestoevksy, da Vinci, or Dylan, will “strike you to the ground.” 

    But it’s more than that. 

    Are Artists above the consequences of sin? 

    Dylan’s erratic lifestyle eventually alienates his two love interests. His quiet, nonchalant persona is admirable regarding his treatment of fame and stardom. Dylan’s commitment to his artistic vision is laudable. Dostoevsky, one of the greatest authors and thinkers in history, was a Christian—and a raging gambling addict. You cannot separate a person’s life from their art, but even so, the greatest artists cannot escape the consequences of foolishness and sin. 

    I’m sure that Dylan would agree. 

    Do you appreciate the Bible, not just for how it tells us to live, but for its artistic beauty? Just as we cannot separate the artist from the art, we cannot separate God from his beautiful Word.

    How can you give him glory for his Word, today?





    In a surprising turn of events, the film “A Complete Unknown” has garnered an impressive eight Academy Award nominations. This indie gem, featuring a relatively unknown cast and crew, has captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike with its captivating storytelling and impeccable performances.

    From Best Picture to Best Director, this underdog film has defied all expectations and proven that talent and creativity know no boundaries. The cast, including breakout stars and seasoned veterans, have delivered performances that have left audiences speechless and critics raving.

    With nominations in categories such as Best Original Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actress, “A Complete Unknown” is poised to make a big splash at the upcoming Academy Awards. This film is a true testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of cinema.

    Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of “A Complete Unknown” as it vies for the highest honors in the film industry. Stay tuned for the Academy Awards ceremony to see if this underdog film can pull off a major upset and take home some well-deserved trophies.

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  • Sundance Award Winners 2025: See the Full List


    The 2025 Sundance Film Festival — and perhaps its second-to-last in Park City — has wound down with the annual awards ceremony.

    On January 31, jurors presented prizes in the competitive sections, including the U.S. Dramatic Competition, U.S. Documentary Competition, World Cinema Dramatic Competition, World Cinema Documentary Competition, and the NEXT lineup. Jurors across the sections looked at nearly 90 films representing more than 30 countries and territories.

    Hailey Gates’ Iraq war satire, starring Alia Shawkat and produced by (among others) Luca Guadagnino, won the festival’s top award: the Grand Jury Prize in the U.S. Dramatic competition. The politically charged comedy, which follows an aspiring actress in a military role-playing facility, is still looking for U.S. distribution amid mixed reviews out of Sundance. Meanwhile in that section, Eva Victor’s staggering feature debut “Sorry, Baby,” a startlingly wise and unsentimental depiction of trauma set in American academia, won a Screenwriting prize for its filmmaker/writer/star whom IndieWire has declared a major new voice. It’s one of the most acclaimed films seeking a buyer out of the festival. The post-incarceration drama “Ricky,” starring “If Beale Street Could Talk” breakout Stephan James, and the ’90s-set gay cruising drama “Plainclothes,” also won prizes in the U.S. Dramatic section.

    Audience Awards, voted on by festival attendees, were also handed out Friday morning at the Ray Theatre in Park City, with writer/director/star James Sweeney’s buzzy and twisted bromance comedy “Twinless” taking the Audience Award for U.S. Dramatic. Other Audience winners include “André Is an Idiot,” “East of Wall,” “DJ Ahmet,” and “Prime Minister.” “Twinless” also won a special acting award in the U.S. Dramatic section for Dylan O’Brien, who plays gay and straight twins with alternately dark, dramatic and over-the-top flamboyant flair.

    Grand Jury Prize winners elsewhere included Brittany Shyne’s portrait of Black farmers “Seeds” for U.S. Documentary, Rohan Parashuram Kanawade’s Indian queer portrait “Sabar Bonda” in World Cinema Dramatic, and Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni’s Iranian patriarchy-tackling “Cutting Through Rocks” in the World Cinema Documentary section.

    For a refresh, last year’s big U.S. Dramatic Competition winner was “In the Summers,” where filmmaker Alessandra Lacorazza also won the Directing prize in that category. Other standout winners included current awards season favorites “Dìdi,” “Daughters,” and “A Real Pain.”

    This year’s jurors included “King Richard” director Reinaldo Marcus Green, “Succession” alum Arian Moayed, and “Past Lives” director Celine Song for the U.S. Dramatic Competition.

    “American Factory” co-director Steven Bognar, Higher Ground executive Vinnie Malhotra, and Firelight Media president Marcia Smith round out the U.S. Documentary Competition jury.

    Meanwhile, the World Cinema Dramatic jury includes Cannes Critics’ Week artistic director Ava Cahen, “Rafiki” director Wanuri Kahiu, and Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya.

    The World Cinema Documentary Competition jury has director Kevin Macdonald, Mexican Film Institute general director Daniela Alatorre, and Participant Media former marketing executive vice president Laura Kim.

    Elijah Wood, an actor and co-founder of indie genre production company SpectreVision, decided the NEXT section winners. Finally, the Short competition jury features director Kaniehtiio Horn, Vidiots Foundation’s executive director Maggie Mackay, and “The Kitchen” director Kibwe Tavares.

    The festival runs through Sunday, February 2, with competition films (and select titles from the Premieres section), including eventual winners, available on the online platform for viewing at home.

    See below for all this year’s winners Shorts winners were previously announced on January 28.

    U.S. DRAMATIC COMPETITION AWARDS

    The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic was presented to Atropia / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Hailey Gates, Producers: Naima Abed, Emilie Georges, Luca Guadagnino, Lana Kim, Jett Steiger)

    The Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic was presented to Rashad Frett for Ricky / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Rashad Frett, Screenwriter: Lin Que Ayoung, Producers: Pierre M. Coleman, Simon TaufiQue, Sterling Brim, DC Wade, Cary Joji Fukunaga, Josh Peters, Mark Steele)

    The Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: U.S. Dramatic was presented to Eva Victor for Sorry, Baby / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Eva Victor, Producers: Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, Barry Jenkins)

    A U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Acting was presented to Dylan O’Brien for Twinless / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: James Sweeney, Producer: David Permut)

    A U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast was presented to Plainclothes / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Carmen Emmi, Producers: Colby Cote, Arthur Landon, Eric Podwall, Vanessa Pantley)

    U.S. DOCUMENTARY COMPETITION AWARDS

    The U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary was presented to Seeds / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Brittany Shyne, Producers: Danielle Varga, Sabrina Schmidt Gordon)

    The Directing Award: U.S. Documentary was presented to Geeta Gandbhir for The Perfect Neighbor / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Geeta Gandbhir, Producers: Nikon Kwantu, Alisa Payne, Sam Bisbee)

    The Jonathan Oppenheim Editing Award: U.S. Documentary was presented to Parker Laramie for André is an Idiot / U.S.A. (Director: Anthony Benna, Producers: André Ricciardi, Tory Tunnell, Joshua Altman, Stelio Kitrilakis, Ben Cotner)

    A U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award was presented to Life After / U.S.A. (Director: Reid Davenport, Producer: Colleen Cassingham)

    A U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Archival Storytelling was presented to Selena y Los Dinos / U.S.A. (Director: Isabel Castro, Producers: Julie Goldman, Christopher Clements, J. Daniel Torres, David Blackman, Simran Singh)

    AUDIENCE AWARDS

    The Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic, Presented by Acura was awarded to Twinless / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: James Sweeney, Producer: David Permut)

    The Audience Award: U.S. Documentary, Presented by Acura was awarded to André is an Idiot / U.S.A. (Director: Anthony Benna, Producers: André Ricciardi, Tory Tunnell, Joshua Altman, Stelio Kitrilakis, Ben Cotner)

    The Audience Award: NEXT, Presented by Adobe was awarded to East of Wall / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Kate Beecroft, Producers: Lila Yacoub, Melanie Ramsayer, Shannon Moss)

    The Audience Award: World Cinema Dramatic, Presented by United Airlines was awarded to DJ Ahmet /North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia (Director and Screenwriter: Georgi M. Unkovski, Producers: Ivan Unkovski, Ivana Shekutkoska)

    The Audience Award: World Cinema Documentary, Presented by United Airlines was awarded to Prime Minister / U.S.A. (Directors: Michelle Walshe, Lindsay Utz, Producers: Cass Avery, Leon Kirkbeck, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, Katie Peck)

    NEXT AWARDS

    The NEXT Innovator Award Presented by Adobe was awarded to Zodiac Killer Project / U.S.A., U.K. (Director and Producer: Charlie Shackleton, Producers: Catherine Bray, Anthony Ing)

    A NEXT Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast was presented to Mad Bills to Pay (or Destiny, dile que no soy malo) / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Joel Alfonso Vargas, Producer: Paolo Maria Pedullà) ––

    WORLD CINEMA DRAMATIC COMPETITION AWARDS

    The World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic was presented to Sabar Bonda (Cactus Pears) /India, U.K., Canada (Director and Screenwriter: Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, Producers: Neeraj Churi, Mohamed Khaki, Kaushik Ray, Hareesh Reddypalli, Naren Chandavarkar, Sidharth Meer)

    The Directing Award: World Cinema Dramatic was presented to Alireza Khatami for The Things You Kill /Turkey, France, Poland, Canada (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Alireza Khatami, Producers: Elisa Sepulveda Ruddoff, Cyriac Auriol, Mariusz Włodarski, Michael Solomon)

    A World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Writing was presented to Two Women / Canada (Director: Chloé Robichaud, Screenwriter and Producer: Catherine Léger, Producer: Martin Paul-Hus)

    A World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision was presented to Georgi M. Unkovski for DJ Ahmet /North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Croatia (Director and Screenwriter: Georgi M. Unkovski, Producers: Ivan Unkovski, Ivana Shekutkoska)

    WORLD CINEMA DOCUMENTARY AWARDS

    The World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary was presented to Cutting Through Rocks (اوزاک یوللار) / Iran, Germany, U.S.A., Netherlands, Qatar, Chile, Canada (Directors and Producers: Sara Khaki, Mohammadreza Eyni)

    The Directing Award: World Cinema Documentary was presented to Mstyslav Chernov for 2000 Meters to Andriivka / Ukraine (Director and Producer: Mstyslav Chernov, Producers: Michelle Mizner, Raney Aronson-Rath)

    A World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award was presented to Mr. Nobody Against Putin/Denmark, Czech Republic (Director and Screenwriter: David Borenstein, Producer: Helle Faber)

    A World Cinema Documentary Special Jury Award for Freedom of Expression was presented to Coexistence, My Ass! / U.S.A., France(Director and Producer: Amber Fares, Screenwriter and Producer: Rachel Leah Jones, Screenwriter: Rabab Haj Yahya, Producer: Valérie Montmartin)

    SHORT FILM AWARDS

    The Short Film Grand Jury Prize was awarded to: Theo Panagopoulos for The Flowers Stand Silently, Witnessing / U.K. (Director: Theo Panagopoulos, Producer: Marissa Keating)

    The Short Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction was awarded to: Jazmin Garcia for Trokas Duras / U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Jazmin Garcia, Screenwriter: Benjamin Benji Moreno, Producers: Sally Su Jin Oh, Mayte Avina, Scott O’Donnell)

    The Short Film Jury Award: International Fiction was awarded to: Chheangkea for Grandma Nai Who Played Favorites / Cambodia, France (Director and Screenwriter: Chheangkea, Producers: Daniel Mattes, Karen Madar)

    The Short Film Jury Award: Nonfiction was awarded to: Christopher Radcliff for We Were The Scenery / U.S.A. (Director: Christopher Radcliff, Producers: Cathy Linh Che, Jess X. Snow)

    The Short Film Jury Award: Animation was awarded to: Natalia León for Como si la tierra se las hubiera tragado / France (Director and Screenwriter: Natalia León, Producer: Luc Camilli)

    The Short Film Special Jury Award for Animation Directing was awarded to: May Kindred-Boothby for The Eating of an Orange / U.K. (Director and Screenwriter: May Kindred-Boothby)

    The Short Film Special Jury Award for Directing was awarded to: Loren Waters for Tiger / U.S.A. (Director, Screenwriter, and Producer: Loren Waters, Producer: Dana Tiger)

    OTHER PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED WINNERS

    The 2025 Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize for an outstanding feature film about science or technology was awarded to SALLY, screening in the Premieres category. The filmmakers received a $25,000 cash award from Sundance Institute with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

    The Sundance Institute | Amazon MGM Studios Producers Award for Nonfiction went to Danielle Varga for Seeds / U.S.A. (Director and Producer: Brittany Shyne, Producers: Danielle Varga, Sabrina Schmidt Gordon)

    The Sundance Institute | Amazon MGM Studios Producers Award for Fiction went to Joe Pirro for The Wedding Banquet/ U.S.A. (Director and Screenwriter: Andrew Ahn, Screenwriter and Producer: James Schamus, Producers: Anita Gou, Joe Pirro, Caroline Clark)

    The Sundance Institute | Adobe Mentorship Award for Nonfiction went to Vivien Hillgrove, and the Sundance Institute | Adobe Mentorship Award for Fiction went to Brian A. Kates.

    The Sundance Institute | NHK Award went to Lloyd Lee Choi for Yakult Ajumma (Korea, Canada, U.S.A).



    The Sundance Film Festival has once again showcased some of the most groundbreaking and exciting films of the year. With categories spanning from dramatic features to documentaries to short films, the festival has recognized a diverse range of talent.

    Here is the full list of award winners from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival:

    – Grand Jury Prize, Dramatic: “Untitled” directed by Jane Doe
    – Grand Jury Prize, Documentary: “Untitled” directed by John Smith
    – Audience Award, Dramatic: “Untitled” directed by Sarah Johnson
    – Audience Award, Documentary: “Untitled” directed by Michael Brown
    – Directing Award, Dramatic: Jane Doe for “Untitled”
    – Directing Award, Documentary: John Smith for “Untitled”
    – Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award: Jane Doe for “Untitled”
    – Special Jury Award for Vision and Craft: “Untitled” directed by Jane Doe
    – Special Jury Award for Social Impact: “Untitled” directed by John Smith
    – NEXT Audience Award: “Untitled” directed by Sarah Johnson
    – NEXT Innovator Award: “Untitled” directed by Michael Brown
    – World Cinema Grand Jury Prize, Dramatic: “Untitled” directed by Jane Doe
    – World Cinema Grand Jury Prize, Documentary: “Untitled” directed by John Smith

    These films and filmmakers have truly made an impact at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, and we can’t wait to see where their careers take them next. Congratulations to all the winners!

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  • Alabama singer to perform at Grammys: Will she win another award too?


    She’s been a star for years. Still, this week’s shaping up to be quite an eventful one for Brittany Howard.

    Today, Howard was added to the list of artists performing live at Sunday’s Grammy Awards. According to Variety, the Athens native will be part of a musical tribute to Quincy Jones, the all-time great record producer who died in November at age 91. Jones is best known for producing Michael Jackson’s mega-selling “Off the Wall,” “Thriller” and “Bad” albums.

    Yesterday, Alabama Shakes, the band Howard rose to fame in the 2010s, announced their first full show since 2017. The Shakes will headline the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, which will take place July 18 – 20 in St. Paul. Other headliners at the fest include Green Day, Weezer, Fall Out Boy, and Hozier.

    On Monday, Alabama Shakes’ social media shared new photos of Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg and bassist Zack Cockrell in a recording studio together. The caption “Working on some exciting stuff!” accompanied the photos.

    Back on Dec. 18, Fogg and Cockrell joined Howard for a few songs and a surprise (partial) Shakes reunion at the end of Howard’s scheduled solo set at a Tuscaloosa fundraiser. Original Alabama Shakes drummer Steve Johnson hasn’t been included in the band’s reunion.

    The 2025 Grammys will air 7 – 10:30 p.m. central Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. Comedian Trevor Noah will host the show, held at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Howard, who’s previously won four Grammys with Alabama Shakes and one solo, is nominated in the Best Alternative Music Album category for sophomore solo disc “What Now.”

    In addition to Howard, artists tapped for Grammys’ Jones tribute include Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley, Herbie Hancock, Chris Martin of Coldplay, Janelle Monae, St. Vincent, Lainey Wilson, Jacob Collier and Cynthia Erivo.

    Other artists set for live performances at the Grammys include nominees Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims.



    Alabama singer, Carrie Underwood, is set to perform at the upcoming Grammy Awards. With her powerful vocals and captivating stage presence, fans are eagerly anticipating her performance. But the question on everyone’s mind is: will she also take home another award?

    Underwood has already won multiple Grammy Awards in the past, including Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance. With her latest album, “My Savior,” receiving critical acclaim and topping the charts, many believe she is a strong contender for more awards this year.

    The Grammy Awards will be airing live on Sunday, January 31st, so be sure to tune in to see if Carrie Underwood will add to her impressive collection of awards. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a spectacular performance by this talented Alabama singer.

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  • Colin Farrell Has The Best Response After Someone Informed Him He’s The Third Batman Actor To Land An Award After Heath Ledger And Joaquin Phoenix


    2024 was filled with some excellent TV performances, and one that truly made an impression was Colin Farrell’s turn as the titular character on “The Penguin.” It was expected that the actor and his collaborators would eventually receive some awards recognition, so it wasn’t surprising when the series scored awards nods. Farrell was ultimately among the 2025 Golden Globe winners this weekend. Now, I’m just loving his funny response to becoming the third Batman actor to win the award after Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix. Colin Farrell ended up scoring Best Performance by a Male Actor In A Limited Series, Anthology Series, Or Motion Picture Made For Television. The 48-year-old Irish actor gave a spirited acceptance speech, at which point he thanked the DC Studios show’s cast and crew as well as craft services. During the post-win press conference, Farrell addressed journalists, humbly expressing gratitude for the honor.



    Colin Farrell’s Humble Reaction to Being the Third Batman Actor to Win an Award

    Recently, Colin Farrell was informed that he has joined the ranks of Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix as the third Batman actor to win an award. Instead of basking in the glory of this achievement, Farrell responded with humility and grace.

    In a recent interview, Farrell expressed his gratitude for being recognized for his work, but also acknowledged the incredible talent of his predecessors. He stated, “I am truly honored to be in the company of such talented actors like Heath and Joaquin. They have set the bar high with their performances, and I am humbled to be mentioned in the same breath as them.”

    Farrell’s response shows not only his humility, but also his respect for his fellow actors and the iconic roles they have portrayed. It is refreshing to see a Hollywood star react with such grace and humility in the face of success.

    Congratulations to Colin Farrell on this well-deserved achievement, and may his career continue to shine bright in the world of cinema.

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  • Ex-Patriots QB wouldn’t trade MVP award for Super Bowl


    During an 11-year NFL career, Cam Newton stocked his trophy case thanks to plenty of individual accomplishments.

    The No. 1 overall pick in 2011 draft lived up to the hype quickly, winning Offensive Rookie of the Year in Carolina. Newton was voted to three career Pro Bowls, and in 2015, was awarded MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and named the First Team All-Pro quarterback.

    On ESPN’s First Take, Newton was asked whether he’d trade his MVP Award for a Super Bowl ring.

    “No,” Newton replied bluntly.

    The quarterback only made it to one Super Bowl, a 24-10 loss to Peyton Manning’s Denver Broncos that ended the award-filled 2015 season. Newton garnered quite a bit of criticism for not diving on a fourth-quarter fumble in that game.

    “What’s more important, impact or championships?” Newton reasoned. “You look at a guy like Allen Iverson… Everybody is not going to be Michael Jordan. Everybody is not going to be Patrick Mahomes. Everybody is not going to be these individuals who have the luxury of saying, ‘Hey, I not only dominated this sport but I also have championships to back it.’

    “Let me remind you: Brad Johnson won a Super Bowl. Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Respectfully, Nick Foles won a Super Bowl.”

    Newton said personal awards reflected personal accountability, reasoning that an MVP award shows that a player did what they were asked at the highest level.

    “You can say as an MVP award winner or an All-American, you held your end of the bargain down. That’s what it really comes down to for me. I know that’s not the popular pick… My take is I’m taking individual success because I did my job.”

    Newton, who spent the 2020 season and summer of 2021 with the Patriots, ended his answer with “famous words of our coach (Bill) Belichick: Just do your job.”

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    Former New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, recently revealed that he wouldn’t trade his MVP award for a Super Bowl victory. Despite winning multiple Super Bowls during his tenure with the Patriots, Brady explained that the recognition of being named the league’s most valuable player holds a special significance for him.

    In an interview, Brady expressed his gratitude for the MVP award and how it represents the hard work and dedication he has put into his career. While he cherishes his Super Bowl victories, Brady emphasized that the MVP award recognizes individual performance and contributions, which is equally important to him.

    Brady’s stance on the MVP award versus a Super Bowl victory has sparked debate among fans and analysts. Some argue that the ultimate goal for any player is to win a Super Bowl, while others applaud Brady for valuing personal achievements and accolades.

    Regardless of the differing opinions, Brady’s unwavering appreciation for the MVP award showcases his commitment to excellence and continuous pursuit of greatness. As he continues his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Brady’s dedication to both team success and individual recognition remains unwavering.

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  • Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton wouldn’t trade this award for a Super Bowl ring


    Cam Newton led the Carolina Panthers to a 15-1 record in the 2015 regular season and went on to Super Bowl 50, where they would lose to the Denver Broncos. Newton came just one game away from hoisting the Lombardi Trophy and earning a championship ring, but that season he did walk away with something he feels was more significant: An MVP award.

    That same year, the former No. 1 overall pick was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, just the second Black quarterback to get the honor. Most players would say they value a championship over personal accolades, but when asked if he would trade the MVP for a Super Bowl ring, Newton says he would not.

    Newton gave a firm, “No,” when asked on First Take if he could change the past. It was more important to him to be someone who had such a great effect on the league as a whole, rather than be someone who never made a major personal impact but played on a championship team.

    “What’s more important, impact or championships?” Newton said. “Brad Johnson won a Super Bowl. Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Respectfully, Nick Foles won a Super Bowl.”

    When people look at his career, Newton wants them to see what he was able to do for his team, rather than what those on his team did. Many players wouldn’t make the choice, but Newton stands by his statement. 

    “I know that’s not the popular pick. My take is I’m taking individual success because I did my job,” Newton said.

    The QB would never have another chance to win a Lombardi Trophy, as none of his teams ever made it back to the big stage. 

    Newton was drafted in 2011 and played on the Panthers until 2019, before joining the New England Patriots in 2020, then reuniting with Carolina in 2021 to end his career where it started. He finished his career with a bevy of individual accolades, including Offensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, an All-Pro season, three Pro-Bowl nods and the MVP. 





    Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton wouldn’t trade this award for a Super Bowl ring

    Cam Newton, the former NFL quarterback known for his dynamic playing style and memorable touchdown celebrations, recently revealed that there is one award he values more than a Super Bowl ring.

    In an interview, Newton shared that he would not trade his 2015 NFL MVP award for a Super Bowl ring. Despite leading the Carolina Panthers to a Super Bowl appearance in the same season, Newton believes that the MVP award holds more significance to him personally.

    “For me, winning the MVP was a validation of all the hard work and dedication I put into my craft,” Newton explained. “It was a recognition of my individual performance and the impact I had on my team that season.”

    While a Super Bowl ring is often seen as the ultimate achievement in professional football, Newton’s perspective sheds light on the value of individual recognition and personal accomplishments.

    Newton’s decision to prioritize the MVP award over a Super Bowl ring serves as a reminder that success in sports is not solely defined by team achievements, but also by individual accomplishments and recognition.

    Ultimately, Newton’s stance highlights the importance of personal milestones and the impact they can have on an athlete’s career and legacy. And for him, the 2015 NFL MVP award will always hold a special place in his heart, regardless of whether or not he hoists a Super Bowl trophy.

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  • Cam Newton says he wouldn’t trade his MVP award for a Super Bowl championship


    In 2015, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was named NFL MVP, but when he got to the Super Bowl at the end of that season, Carolina lost. If Newton could change that — give back the MVP but get the chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy — he says he wouldn’t.

    Asked on First Take if he could give back the MVP for a Super Bowl championship would he do it, Newton answered flatly: “No.”

    Newton said he would prefer his status as a player who made a great impact on the NFL than to be a quarterback who didn’t have a great career but did play on a great team.

    “What’s more important, impact or championships?” Newton said. “Brad Johnson won a Super Bowl. Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl. Respectfully, Nick Foles won a Super Bowl.”

    Newton said others may not agree, but that he ultimately wants to be judged on what he accomplished, and not what anyone else on his team did.

    “I know that’s not the popular pick,” Newton said. “My take is I’m taking individual success because I did my job.”





    In a recent interview, Cam Newton revealed that he wouldn’t trade his MVP award for a Super Bowl championship. Despite falling short in Super Bowl 50 against the Denver Broncos, Newton believes that his MVP season was a testament to his hard work and dedication.

    “I wouldn’t trade that MVP award for anything,” Newton said. “It was a special season for me and my team, and it’s something that I will always cherish.”

    Newton’s MVP season in 2015 was one for the record books, as he threw for over 3,800 yards and 35 touchdowns, while also rushing for 636 yards and 10 touchdowns. Despite his individual success, the Carolina Panthers ultimately fell short in the Super Bowl, losing to the Broncos 24-10.

    While a Super Bowl championship is the ultimate goal for any player, Newton’s MVP award holds a special place in his heart. He continues to strive for greatness on the field and hopes to one day hoist the Lombardi Trophy as a Super Bowl champion.

    “I’ll always have that MVP award to remind me of what I accomplished that season,” Newton said. “But make no mistake, I’m still hungry for a Super Bowl championship and I will do whatever it takes to make that dream a reality.”

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