All articles tagged with #excuses
During the criminal trial of Donald Trump in Manhattan, potential jurors were dismissed after admitting they couldn't remain impartial. This isn't the first time jurors have offered unusual excuses to dodge their civic duty, including being friends with a serial killer, claiming to be the judge in the case, needing to see a sugar daddy, hating cryptocurrencies, and being a fan of a notorious drug lord.
After the Kansas City Chiefs' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, some humorous and lighthearted comments were overheard, including jokes about Travis Kelce's punt, Chris Jones' agent, Jawaan Taylor's curiosity, and Andy Reid's dating history, adding a touch of humor to the game.
Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Brandon Graham has blamed the playing conditions at State Farm Stadium for their loss in Super Bowl 57, claiming that the Chiefs' offensive line had an advantage. However, this excuse fails to acknowledge that both teams played on the same surface. The Chiefs' ability to overcome the challenges and keep Patrick Mahomes protected highlights the importance of making adjustments rather than making excuses. The article emphasizes that injuries and adversity are part of the game, and the Chiefs' lack of excuses in their Super Bowl LV loss demonstrates their strong leadership and culture.
MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace criticized former President Donald Trump's latest excuse for keeping classified documents, saying he sounds like a "crazy hoarder." Trump claimed he was too busy to sort through the boxes he took from the White House, which were interspersed with clothing and golf shirts. Wallace noted that Trump's excuses have shifted from insisting he can keep whatever he wants to claiming he didn't have time to sort through the boxes.
Putin is reportedly preparing excuses in case Russia's invasion of Ukraine becomes a stalemate or his troops are defeated. He recently claimed that Russian forces in Ukraine were fighting with inferior weapons and that the country is urgently increasing the production of modern weapons for front-line troops. Former CIA official Steven Hall believes Putin is trying to lower expectations of a Russian victory in Ukraine and prepare the Russian population for a possible stalemate or frozen conflict. A defeat in Ukraine could prompt internal chaos in Russia and embolden those seeking to challenge Putin's power.
Max Scherzer's suspension over ball-doctoring accusations will not affect his long-term reputation. Pitchers caught doctoring baseballs have typically walked away without long-term consequences. Scherzer insists he was using rosin, which is legal, and nothing more. Baseball has a long history of pitchers using various methods, legal and otherwise, to doctor the ball. Some want the ball to spin more, some want it to spin less. Some are looking for more movement, and others are looking for more control.