NFL fans have begged Cris Collinsworth to retire after his latest broadcast on NBC.

The veteran analyst was alongside Mike Tirico for the Cincinnati Bengals against New York Giants.

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Cris Collinsworth upset fans for some of his comments on Sunday Night Football[/caption]

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Collinsworth next to Mike Tirico for the broadcast on NBC for the Bengals-Giants[/caption]

The 65-year-old was in his usual Sunday Night Football slot for the 17-7 win for Joe Burrow‘s side.

But his performance on the broadcast had fans upset, with a number of his remarks annoying viewers.

It was feared he could reference Patrick Mahomes – even though the Kansas City Chiefs star wasn’t playing.

Fans at home have accused Collinsworth of favoring the MVP Super Bowl-winning quarterback in the past.

However, he let the Chiefs QB have a night off from being talked about.

SNF viewers were also put out to another wild remark about Giants star Dexter Lawrence.

He refereed to the 26-year-old nose tackle as ‘Sexy Dexy’ on air.

Collinsworth also talked about Josh Allen, again, even though he wasn’t playing.

This, along with Mahomes, and numerous other comments led to criticism on social media.

One said: “Cris Collinsworth calling a Bengals game is torture.”

A X user said: “Please retire Collinsworth. It’s about time.”

Another added: “Listening to Cris Collinsworth makes watching football games very unenjoyable.”

A third commented: “Sunday Night football. KC with a bye week.

“I thought Collinsworth might be better with no Mahomes. Nope still terrible.”

And a one said: “Cris Collinsworth gotta be trolling with the mahomes glaze.”

Another replied: “Collinsworth will still find a way to glaze Mahomes tonight.”

But others defended Collinsworth, describing him as the best color commentator on TV.

“Collinsworth is far and away the best color commentator we have in the game,” one said.

Another added: “Cris Collinsworth is the greatest mouth on TV.

“Giants and Bengals played on Sunday both have losing record.

“Somehow he has these players heading to Canton.”

Collinsworth – a former NFL wide receiver – has been on NBC‘s Sunday Night Football since 2009.

COIN collectors are paying big bucks for a rare nickel with an interesting strike error.

The 1949-D Nickel is a rare coin that entered the production line a few years after the end of the Second World War.

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Coin collectors have been told to check their change to see if they own a 1949-D Nickel[/caption]

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Owners of the nickel could bag some serious money if the nickel has five steps on Jefferson’s primary plantation, Monticello[/caption]

The first Jefferson nickels came into American coinage history in 1938, and featured the profile of the eponymous Founding Father and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.

The 1949 coins were minted ten years later, shortly after WWII ended when the US tried to recover after war efforts and losses.

In 2021, the coin was sold at auction for an eye-popping $4,800.

However, eager coin collectors must make sure the nickel is from the Denver Mint and satisfies the full steps detail on the reverse of the coin at the base of Jefferson’s primary plantation, Monticello.

The stairway to the home must show at least five full steps in order for owners to be in with a shout of bagging the eye-popping cash sum.

COINING IT

Finding valuable coins could be as easy as checking your spare change.

This means inspecting your coins for rare pennies, nickels, dimes, and others as many of them could sell for thousands.

The most valuable coins are ones with a low mintage or an error, as collectors find those coins are some of the rarest.

The eBay site is a great resource to check if your coins are worth anything.

Just need to search the full coin name, select the sold listing, and then toggle the search to highest value.

It may also be helpful to get your coin graded by a third-party service.

This will likely reassure any coin collector that yours is legitimate which can add tons of cash to the price.

GRADE UP

Coin grading may seem complex, but understanding the basics can help you make better decisions when buying or selling coins.

Coins are assessed on a 70-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest condition and 70 signifies a perfect mint state.

The grading system uses terms like “Good,” which scores a low 4, and “Fine,” rated at 12.

However, grading considers more than just wear; factors such as luster, strike quality, and coloration can greatly impact a coin’s value.

As a result, two coins with similar wear may receive different grades based on these aspects.

Authenticity is vital, ensuring the coin has not been altered.

Reputable third-party grading services, like the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), provide expert evaluations, assign grades, and encapsulate coins in protective holders.

Utilizing these services enhances a coin’s credibility and marketability.

Coin grades range from Poor (1) to Mint State (60-70).

For example, a “Good” coin shows basic outlines of the design, while an “Extremely Fine” coin retains sharp details with minimal wear.

Mint State coins may display minor handling flaws but show no signs of circulation wear.

Moreover, grading services can identify proof coins, which are specially produced and graded differently than regular coins.

NICK SIRIANNI’S new haircut has been trolled by fans after they spotted his fresh look on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Eagles head coach sported a different appearance on the sideline against the Cleveland Browns.

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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was trolled by fans for his new hairstyle[/caption]

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Sirianni removed his cap to reveal a fresh look against the Cleveland Browns[/caption]

He had made the most of his team’s bye week by changing his hairstyle following their crushing loss to the Tampa Bay Buccanneers.

Sirianni returned with a buzzcut after shaving his head during the Eagles’ break from NFL action.

The 43-year-old had been under pressure going into Sunday’s game after only amassing a 2-2 record before the bye week.

Fans were quick to take aim at his new hairstyle on social media during the clash with the Browns.

Reacting to Sirianni’s bold new look, one fan wrote: “Man is trying to look different so the GM forgets what he looks like so he doesn’t get fired.”

Another added: “Doing everything except coaching good.”

A third fan also joked: “Doing his best Robert Saleh impression on his way out.”

Saleh was fired by the New York Jets last week after almost four years as head coach.

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The Eagles coach sported a buzzcut on the sideline as his team returned from a bye week[/caption]

Despite the criticism of his new look, Sirianni saw the Eagles return to the win column on Sunday.

His team beat the Browns 20-16 at Lincoln Financial Field to improve to 3-2 for the season.

The Eagles are also up to second in the NFC East before their trip to face divisional rivals the New York Giants this weekend.

Sirianni has been head coach in Philadelphia since 2021 and took the franchise to Super Bowl LVII in 2023.

However, they were beaten 38-35 by the Kansas City Chiefs in Arizona.

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Sirianni watched on as his Eagles stars won 20-16 to move to 3-2 for the season[/caption]

ANTIQUES Roadshow has left the owner of a historic photograph stunned after an evaluation of its worth.

The picture included signatures from iconic NASA astronauts considered the very first tasked to further space exploration.

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The owner of NASA memorabilia was left stunned over its worth[/caption]

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He had a signed photograph from the members of the Mercury Seven[/caption]

Known as the Mercury Seven — Scott Carpenter, L. Gordon Cooper Jr., John Glenn Jr., Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Walter Schirra Jr., Alan Shepard Jr., and Donald “Deke” Slayton — were part of Project Mercury, per NASA.

The group was assembled in 1959 after a lengthy screening process and tests for hundreds of applicants.

Their mission was to operate a spacecraft around Earth’s orbit, observe human conditions, and arrive back safely.

It was a precursor to the Apollo 11 mission and America’s arrival on the surface of the Moon a decade later on July 20, 1969.

The owner of the photograph’s father had been a doctor working with the Air Force and NASA at the time and evaluated each of the members of the Mercury Seven during their training process.

His father obtained the picture and signatures as a gift to his sons.

“My father knew these guys,” he told Antiques Roadshow appraiser Philip Weiss during a 2009 episode.

A few of the members even came over to the owner’s home for dinner.

DIRE DOCUMENT

He also had a document for additional authenticity — his father’s medical itinerary for the examinations assigned to each member of the Mercury Seven team.

Weiss called the itinerary “wonderful” as it not only provided detailed information about the astronauts but even identified an eighth member who was cut from the mission.

“That adds significantly to the value of the picture,” the appraiser also emphasized.

Weiss said, considering the photograph itself, most of the signatures were still “strong” and visible, but some had a bit of fading from bright light.

While it would negatively impact the value of the rare collectible set slightly, the document made up for most of it.

Additionally, the market for space memorabilia would also affect the photograph and document’s worth.

WHAT’S IT WORTH?

During the filming of the episode, it was around the time of the anniversary of the Moon landing, so the desire for memorabilia was high.

Given all the factors, Weiss told the owner that the set would go at auction for anywhere between $3,000 and $5,000 but advised him to insure it for at least $7,500.

Now, 15 years later, the value of the items would’ve increased exponentially, according to Antiques Roadshow.

The 2024 value of the photograph and document of the Mercury Seven would be $20,000 to $30,000.

A former NASA worker found his model of an iconic rocket was similarly worth $30,000 after taking it to Antiques Roadshow.

The model was for the Apollo 11 mission, with signatures from over 15 astronauts.

Along with other memorabilia, including pictures of him inspecting the actual rocket, an appraiser said the set of items would be worth at least $85,000.

YOUR iPhone may be one of millions with an easy-to-miss “car mode” designed for when you’re driving.

It has some extremely handy benefits, including the ability to automatically text your friends and family for you.

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Driving Focus is designed specifically for when you’re behind the wheel[/caption]

The feature is called Driving Focus, and it’s a free Apple feature built into iOS.

However, it’s only available on iPhones that have updated to iOS 15 or later.

So check that first by going into Settings > General > Software Update.

Once that’s done, you’ll be able to start using Driving Focus.

HOW TO SET UP DRIVING FOCUS ON IPHONE

First you’ll need to set up the Driving Focus.

It’s a bit like a Do Not Disturb mode, but specifically for driving.

Go into Settings then choose Focus, tap on the Add button, and then choose Driving.

Then tap on Customise Focus, which will give you on-screen instructions for setting it up.

For instance, you’ll be able to choose whether to allow some notifications through the Focus.

For instance, you can add certain contacts that can break through your Driving Focus with phone calls.

And you can ask Siri to read message replies to you so you don’t need to physically look at your phone.

HOW TO TURN DRIVING FOCUS ON

To turn it on, simply go into the Control Centre (by swiping down from the top-right), touch and hold on Focus, then choose Driving.

If it’s worked, you’ll see the Driving icon – a small car symbol – appear in your status bar.

It’ll also show up in the Lock Screen, and your status will be shown in the Messages app too.

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Once you’ve set Driving Focus up, you can easily activate it from the Control Centre[/caption]

That means when someone sends you an iMessage, they’ll be able to see that you’ve silenced notifcations.

However they can still override this and notify you if it’s urgent.

CUSTOMISE DRIVING FOCUS

There are several other Driving Focus tweaks you might want to make.

For instance, go into Settings > Focus > Driving and you can choose to have the feature active automatically.

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You can allow notifications from specific contacts, letting them break through your Driving Focus[/caption]

This can be done based on “detected motion”, or when you connect to your car’s Bluetooth.

Additionally, it can be activated when you connect to your car’s Apple CarPlay feature.

You can customise notifications based on specific contacts.

And you can also set up an auto-reply.

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Your shared Focus Status will appear in conversations in the Messages app[/caption]

This will automatically reply to your contact favourites and people you’ve allowed notifications from.

It only works when you’ve got Driving Focus activated.

Once you turn it off, those auto-replies will no longer be sent.

Just go into Settings > Focus > Driving and choose Auto-Reply.

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You can set up automated replies to specific groups of contacts[/caption]

Then select an option from the list:

• No One
• Recents
• Favourites
• All Contacts

You can then edit the automatic reply to let people know that you’re driving and you can’t respond right now.

Apple’s default suggestion is: “I’m driving with Focus turned on. I’ll see your message when I get where I’m going.”

BRITISH champion boxer Ben Whittaker was hauled away by airport security in Saudi Arabia for smashing a fan’s phone.

It came hours after the former Olympian, 27, drew his bout with Liam Cameron at the Kingdom Arena in farcical fashion on Saturday, having injured his leg on toppling over the ropes.

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Boxer Ben Whittaker was hauled away by airport security following the incident[/caption]

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Whittaker smashed a fan’s phone[/caption]

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The fighter was seen with his injured ankle plastered[/caption]

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The fighter fell out of the ring as a result of a tussle with Liam Cameron on Saturday[/caption]

He was taken out in a wheelchair before punching a wall in frustration prior to being taken to hospital.

IBF light-heavyweight champion Whittaker was spotted walking through security at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh just after midnight this morning with his ankle bandaged.

A witness, who was at the fight and booked on the same Saudi Airlines flight to Heathrow, said he was in duty free when he saw the confrontation.

He told The Sun: “I spotted Ben Whittaker coming through security and then a fan who had a boxing T-shirt on went up with his phone and went to take a photo.

“Ben said ‘don’t take no photos of me’ and snatched the phone out of his hand and smashed it straight on the floor.

“Ben stepped towards him, looked like he was gonna punch him and some of Ben’s team jumped in between them and it got really heated – they were shouting at each other.”

The witness, who did not wish to be named, said airport security detained the pair.

He added that both men – with the fan aged around 30 and wearing merchandise from the fight – initially had their passports taken off them.

“It caused a big scene,” he continued.

“Ben said he would pay for the phone and they both were made to write down their details… and they were allowed to go on the flight.”

It is understood the pair quickly calmed down and swapped details.

The witness said, strangely, the pair were taken into a nearby coffee shop and wrote their details while sitting side by side at the same table.

Whittaker offered to cover the cost of the phone and they parted on good terms.

“They literally did it at the Costa or Starbucks in front of everyone,” he said.

The witness said Whittaker appeared to be hobbling a bit and his ankle was bandaged at the time of the altercation.

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Cameron lands a punch on Whittaker during the fight[/caption]

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Whittaker weighing in ahead of the fight[/caption]

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Whittaker later left the venue in a wheelchair[/caption]

“When he went to the fan, he sort of forgot and had no problem running up to him. His face was lumpy and bruised from the fight.”

He said Whittaker was “fuming at first” but then calmed down once security were involved.

“He looked quite chilled out towards the end,” he added.

Whittaker told The Sun: “This was a really unfortunate event and I’m grateful to the gentleman that he sat down to talk about it straight afterwards and accepted my apology.

“Unfortunately I can’t comment further on the alleged video recording as I have not seen it.

“In any case, we are in touch about replacing his phone and coming along to a future event as our guest.”

During Saturday’s match, Whittaker and Cameron fell over the top rope at the end of the fifth round.

Cameron made his way back to his feet but Whittaker stayed down, clutching his right leg.

The fight – part of the Riyadh Season – IV Crown Showdown card – went to a technical decision with all three judges unable to come to an agreement.

Both boxers were then awarded a 58-57 score by two judges and 58-58 even by a third, resulting in the split decision draw.

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The boxer appeared to be in a lot of pain but his opponent was unscathed[/caption]

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The fighters square up during the pre-fight press conference[/caption]

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