A college volleyball game in California Wednesday night was hit by a crowd of protesters amid controversy over a transgender player on one of the teams.Santa Rosa Junior College faced Sierra College in Rocklin weeks after multiple Santa Rosa players filed a Title IX complaint about the school's handling of a biologically male teammate. Sierra won the game in straight sets.One of the protesters, local women's sports activist Beth Bourne, handed out the protest signs to students who attended the game and said it was the first time she'd seen college students protest the issue in-person.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"This was the first time we experienced college students spectating the game, asking us if they could also hold a sign to show their support for the women. We have been at dozens of volleyball games, track meets, cross country races, and other sporting events with males, but this was the first time we saw this type of support. We are hopeful the tide is turning and more people feel comfortable speaking out on this injustice to women," Bourne told Fox News Digital.Bourne added that Sierra's men's athletes even joined in on the protesting."We were unsure if the signs were allowed at the game, but we waited until a timeout was called before handing them to the young male athletes to hold. We had them out for less than a few minutes," she said. "We heard one young man from Sierra College say: Yes, maam! Yes, maam! Then this group of young men asked her if they could also hold some of our signs."We left the game feeling very hopeful that more people are willing to speak out on behalf of these girls and women impacted by males in their sport."Fox News Digital has reached out to Santa Rosa and Sierra College for a response.Santa Rosa previously provided a statement addressing the initial Title IX complaint."Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students and employees. The District complies with California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) regulations, which govern student eligibility and participation in our athletic programs," the statement read."We respect the legal privacy rights of all students and cannot discuss individual circumstances. What we can affirm is that SRJC takes all reports seriously and responds through established procedures."Two of the female Santa Rosa athletes that signed the complaint, Madison Shaw and Gracie Shaw, told Fox News Digital about alleged physical harm caused by the trans teammate.INSIDE GAVIN NEWSOM'S TRANSGENDER VOLLEYBALL CRISISMadison alleged, last spring, she saw the trans athlete spike a ball in her teammate's face so hard, that it caused a concussion."It had so much force and so much impact with my teammate's head that it resulted in a concussion, she was out for two weeks of her sophomore year, and she was upset. And obviously, injuries happen, it's inevitable, especially in a contact sport, but this one particularly could have been prevented by not having this male athlete on the team," Madison said."She was telling me how infuriating (it was) because she didn't believe this athlete belonged on our team and now that she's suffering the consequences, it really bothered her. But, a majority of our team, unfortunately, doesn't see it the way we see it. They support the male athlete being on the team."Meanwhile, Gracie alleged she herself was struck in the head by one of the trans athlete's spikes."I myself got hit in the face by this male athlete in practice in August. I was ready, I knew this male athlete was about to hit the ball, and I couldn't move out of the way and the ball spiked me in the face and it was way harder than any other hit that I'd gotten from the other female athletes on our team," Gracie said."It did hurt pretty bad it came at my face so fast I didn't even have time to react."The two women, alongside teammate Brielle Galli, filed their Title IX complaint against the school to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights earlier this month, in consultation with the Independent Council for Women's Sports (ICONS). Their complaint alleged the school administrators retaliated against them when they spoke up, internally, in opposition to letting the trans athlete on the team."We've told our coach, our athletic director and our Title IX coordinator from the get-go that we want to play, we want to be part of this team, but we're not willing to take the court while a male athlete is on the team," Madison said.She added that the school administrators gave her a delayed response as to whether they would honor her request, and declined it. Then, when Madison prepared a speech to tell her teammates that she would stepping away from the team because of the trans athlete, her coach told her she "can't.""Our coach sends me a text saying no, you can not tell the team your reasons for not taking the court, and we really need to respect the male athletes privacy," Madison said.California has become a hotbed of national controversies involving trans athletes, specifically volleyball players, dating back to last year. The state's department of education is already being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice for its continued policies that allow biological males to compete in the girls' and women's categories in sports.At the NCAA Division I level, San Jose State University's women's volleyball team faced a controversy involving trans athlete Blaire Fleming last fall, which prompted a federal Title IX investigation into the school after President Donald Trump returned to office earlier this year.At the high school level, a trans athlete for Jurupa Valley High School girls' volleyball team has prompted two other players to step away from the team and file a lawsuit against the school district, while at least four opponents have forfeited games to the team.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content. Here's what's happening-Obama accuses Trump administration of taking 'cancel culture' to 'dangerous level' amid media threats-Turning Point elects Erika Kirk as new CEO, chair of the board following Charlie Kirk's assassination-Trump renews attacks on Biden autopen pardons, claims he never gave the ordersFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is getting blasted on social media after posting a picture supportingAmerican Federation of Teachers (AFT) chief Randi Weingartens new book that suggests her political opponents are "fascists.""Congratulations to my friend [Weingarten] on Why Fascists Fear Teachers. From banning books to controlling curriculum, authoritarians go after public education because it's a cornerstone of democracy," Clinton posted on Wednesday, along with a picture of Weingarten holding the book."Randi's new book is a critical read for this moment," she wrote.Clinton was criticized by conservatives for the post, which they argued continued the smear campaign against political opponents that many believe contributed to the assassination of Charlie KirkREAD MORE.BORDER BATTLE: Federal judge blocks Trump administration from deporting hundreds of Guatemalan minorsCHOPPER ISSUE: Trump forced to transfer helicopters after Marine One suffers 'minor hydraulic issue' in UK'MODERN TUSKEGEE': DC watchdog sues for docs on modern-day Tuskegee Experiments giving transgender Rx to youthWAR ON DRUGS: WATCH: Coast Guard seizes cocaine, suspected narco-terrorists in Pacific Viper raidJOKE'S OVER: Trump says Jimmy Kimmel pulled off air due to 'lack of talent'GEN Z RISES: 'We won't cower': Young conservatives build on Kirk legacy in nationwide speaking tourBAGRAM OR BUST: Trump just said he's trying to get Bagram Airbase back in AfghanistanNO PEACE IN SIGHT: Trump: Putin has 'really let me down' on Ukraine peace effortsDOJ DILEMMA: Schiff: Patel's FBI leadership replaced expertise with 'rabid partisanship''UN-AMERICAN': Schumer accuses Trump of exploiting Charlie Kirk's death to launch political 'witch hunt''MENTAL BREAKDOWN': Omar celebrates censure vote failure, alleges 'emergency' need to get Mace 'help' before she harms someone'CANT SEE STRAIGHT': Thune pans Democrats' shutdown stance as 'borderline pathological,' 'like a disease'SAFETY TALKS: SCOOP: Iryna Zarutska stabbing fuels transit safety overhaul talks in HouseCOMEDY POLICE: Eric Swalwell dons 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' hat in solidarity for CNN interviewMURDER DEFENDER: Lawmaker who tied Kirk to domestic terrorism facing expulsion calls amid politician blowback nationwideRIGHTS FIGHT: Virginia boys notch court win after being labeled 'sexual harassers' over transgender locker room complaintOFF TRACK: Blue city bus attack heightens commuters' fears after Charlotte train stabbingGet the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com.

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier responded with one word after former President Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of taking "cancel culture" to a "dangerous level" after Disney pulled Jimmy Kimmels late-night show off the air."Scary," the five-time WNBA All-Star wrote.Collier scored 24 points on Wednesday night as the Lynx swept the Golden State Valkyries in the playoffs. The game occurred in the midst of uproar on social media as Kimmels show was pulled.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe late-night comedian accused conservatives of reaching "new lows" on Monday in trying to pin a left-wing ideology on 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, even though prosecutors reaffirmed those ties in Tuesdays indictment."We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel said.Kimmels comments came one day after both FBI officials and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said that Robinsonheld a "leftist ideology"and was increasingly radicalized in recent years. It was also revealed that he had a romantic relationship with a transgender partner who was biologically male and transitioning to female. The comments from Kimmel drew massive backlash.Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt Kimmels shows on its ABC affiliates with other programming. Sinclair called for more action over the remarks.LIBERALS RAGE AS ABC PULLS JIMMY KIMMEL OFF AIR FOLLOWING CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN COMMENTSFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, a Trump appointee, issued a threat against Disney on Wednesday if it didn't address the controversy. Carr described Kimmel's comments as "the sickest conduct," and suggested there were potential "avenues" the FCC could pursue during an interview on "The Benny Show," hosted by conservative commentator and podcaster Benny Johnson.As Kimmels show was yanked on Wednesday night, much of the reaction came on Thursday."After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesnt like," Obama wrote on X.Kirk, 31, was shot and killed last week while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Thousands of people have mourned his death in vigils across the U.S.Kirks funeral is set for Sunday in Glendale, Arizona.Fox News Amanda Macias contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

On his "Soul Boom" podcast Wednesday, "The Office" star Rainn Wilson recounted some of his liberal friends having a "kind of a good riddance" reaction to the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk last week."I spoke to a couple of let's say some liberal friends last night at an event, and they were like, 'You won't find me shedding any tears,' and someone else was like, Oh well. There was a little bit of a, kind of a good riddance thing, and it's like, 'Guys, no," he told actor Mark Ruffalo. "We cannot think or talk that way. That is not okay."Earlier in the podcast, Wilson noted that while he didn't agree with Kirk's ideas, "shooting someone that we disagree with, even if they're vociferous and loud and out there, is so colossally wrongheaded."'THE OFFICE' STAR RAINN WILSON PRAISES 'COURAGEOUS' CHARLIE KIRK DESPITE POLITICAL DIFFERENCESThe exchange between the two actors, Wilson explained, was a clip of a future episode that has not yet aired.Ruffalo also chimed in with his take on Kirk's assassination and the deepening political divide within the country. He mentioned that Kirk's death hit especially close to home for him, considering his brother was also shot and killed."There's no winning. We'll never win this way," he told Wilson. "There's no idea that if we cheer on our opponents being hurt or harmed in any way that we win as a society. And we all lose, like those I know what his family is going through. Like, I understand that on such a personal level, and it's a tragedy that not only the person who is killed experiences, but the entire family and community around that person."The actor continued, saying that although Kirk was his "political opponent," his heart still broke for him when he learned the news of his assassination.MICHAEL RAPAPORT BLASTS LIBERALS CHEERING CHARLIE KIRKS ASSASSINATION, WARNS NO ONE IS SAFEWilson pushed back on Ruffalos use of the word "opponent," arguing that kind of rhetoric fuels division."Someone who disagrees with, who we disagree with, even vehemently, and we think they're sending the country in exactly the opposite, wrong direction that goes against even Jesus's teachings himself like how can we reframe it from opponent to, you know, just someone we disagree with?" Wilson pondered.Ruffalo then shifted the conversation to gun control, saying that people are walking around with "weapons of war." He admitted that he didn't know the exact type of gun used to kill Kirk but insisted it fell into that category.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"It was a sniper rifle, so this was planned," Wilson interjected."Yeah, for nothing more than to kill human beings," Ruffalo responded. "That's what these weapons are for, you know, and so when we keep signing off on that as a nation, we're signing off on more and more of When you keep signing off on those weapons being acceptable, you're actually tacitly signing off on them being used on human beings as the ultimate solution to any kind of conflict."The gun recovered by authorities in the assassination of Kirk was a bolt-action rifle, a common hunting weapon valued for its reliability but limited to a single shot before reloading.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPUnlike a semiautomatic, the shooter must manually operate the bolt handle to cycle the weapon. Lifting and pulling it back removes the spent cartridge, while pushing it forward chambers a new round from the magazine. Lowering the bolt locks the round and seals the chamber, making the rifle ready to fire again a simple, durable design that has kept it popular among hunters and target shooters.Fox News' Amanda Macias contributed to this report.

FIRST ON FOX: House Main Street Caucus Chairman Mike Flood, R-Neb., will refer his Democratic colleague Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., for a House Ethics Committee investigation, he first told Fox News Digital.It is the latest move in the GOP-led fallout over Omar's response to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah during a college campus speaking event last week."I will be filing tomorrow a complaint with the Committee on Ethics in the House of Representatives with 18 very concerning incidents and/or behaviors and/or statements that, on their face, reflect poorly on the House of Representatives," Flood said of Omar.The top of the list of complaints will include the progressive Democrat's "obnoxious, insulting and dismissive comments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk," he said.ABC REPORTER CALLS CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN'S TEXT MESSAGES WITH TRANSGENDER PARTNER VERY TOUCHING"Second, harboring illegal immigrants I believe in February of this year, that Omar hosted a workshop advising Somalians on how to avoid being deported after protecting the laws of the United States," Flood continued of his points. "Number three, she's used TikTok for mixed official and campaign content, which specifically violates other House rules."Flood was one of four House Republicans to help Omar narrowly avoid being censured by the House on Wednesday evening.Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., moved to force a vote on censuring Omar over her reaction to Kirk's killing, but the move was quashed when four Republicans and all Democrats voted to table the measure.Flood said at the time of his vote, "Ilhan Omar's statements and social media posts are reprehensible and should be referred to the Ethics Committee. The appropriate time to consider a censure motion would be after ethics reviews her conduct."He told Fox News Digital on Thursday that first initiating an ethics investigation would make a censure "far more credible."Flood pointed out that he similarly voted to table a censure threat against Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., for her conduct outside a New Jersey ICE facility, before the ethics committee could issue a report on the matter."And so I have gathered enough information, starting yesterday, before I voted to table, understanding that this was an issue," Flood said.He also disagreed with the other three House Republicans who all said Omar's comments were protected by the First Amendment."This isn't a free speech issue. This is a, have you demonstrated that you are behaving at all times in a manner that reflects credibly on the House?" Flood said.Omar specifically faced backlash over an interview with progressive news outlet Zeteo, where she criticized Kirk's past commentary and Republicans' reaction to the shooting. She later accused Republicans of taking her words out of context, and she called Kirk's death "mortifying."SCRUTINY INTENSIFIES OVER SECURITY LAPSES SURROUNDING THE CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTINGShe previously told Zeteo days after Kirk's assassination that he had "downplayed slavery and what Black people have gone through in this country by saying Juneteenth shouldn't exist.""There are a lot of people who are out there talking about him just wanting to have a civil debate," the "Squad" member said. "There is nothing more effed up, you know, like, than to completely pretend that, you know, his words and actions have not been recorded and in existence for the last decade or so."She later posted on X amid the backlash, "While I disagreed with Charlie Kirk vehemently about his rhetoric, my heart breaks for his wife and children. I dont wish violence on anyone. My faith teaches me the power of peace, empathy, and compassion. Right-wing accounts trying to spin a false story when I condemned his murder multiple times is fitting for their agenda to villainize the left to hide from the fact that Donald Trump gins up hate on a daily basis."Omar also reposted a video on X where others who are not associated with the congresswoman said, "Don't be fooled, these people don't give a single s--- about Charlie Kirk. They're just using his death to further their Christo-fascist agenda."The Minnesota Democrat's colleagues have vehemently defended her against Mace's censure and Republican criticism.Fox News Digital reached out to Omar's office for a response to Flood but did not immediately hear back.

EXCLUSIVE Nate Morris says last week's assassination of his friend Charlie Kirk was a "gut punch."But the Republican businessman from Kentucky, who was the last Senate candidate Kirk endorsed and joined on the campaign trail before he was shot and killed, said in an exclusive national interview with Fox News Digital that "we're picking up the mantle for Charlie."And Morris, who's one of three major candidates vying for the Republican nomination in the 2026 race to succeed retiring longtime former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, emphasized, "We're going to honor him by running an incredible campaign and winning this thing."Morris said that when he was considering a Senate run, "I got a chance to meet Charlie and get to know him. And, you know, he didn't know me from Adam. He didn't know really anything about me, other than I was a business guy, and I was looking at the race."TRUMP NOT ON BALLOT BUT FRONT-AND-CENTER IN 2025 ELECTIONS"I think Charlie's superpower was his ability to listen and give people an opportunity to share what's on their mind," Morris said. "He certainly did that for me, and he came away motivated to help me, which, which was unbelievable to have that kind of support early on."RISING REPUBLICAN STAR ASHLEY HINSON LAUNCHES SENATE BID TO SUCCEED IOWA'S ERNSTKirk, the conservative firebrand, activist, media superstar on the right, co-founder of the extremely influential Turning Point USA organization, and ally and outside adviser to President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Donald Trump Jr., invited Morris on his radio show.And in June, he teamed up with Morris at a campaign kickoff event just south of Louisville, Kentucky."It was such a shot in the arm to our campaign. I mean, you couldn't ask for anything greater," Morris said. "When you're launching something like a United States Senate campaign, an iconic leader like Charlie, who believes in you and believes in your vision, it changes everything, and it changes the way you look at the race. It gives you a confidence that I think very few candidates are lucky enough to get."FOUR KEY SENATE SEATS THE GOP AIMS TO FLIP IN NEXT YEAR'S MIDTERM ELECTIONSMorris added that "Charlie was all in on this campaign from the very beginning, and I think it set the tone as well, and showed conservatives what kind of campaign we're going to run.""But also, he spoke for me, my beliefs and my character, before a lot of people knew me," Morris said. "I'm running as an outsider. I'm not a career politician. I've never run for office before, and having Charlie vouch for me in this campaign changed everything for us."Morris is facing off against fellow major contenders Rep. Andy Barr and former Kentucky Attorney General and 2023 gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron, in a growing field of candidates in a Republican race that's turning combustible."The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a national disgrace and a wake-up call for America. Enough is enough. I continue to pray for Charlies family during this unspeakable tragedy," Barr wrote in the hours after Kirk's murder.And Cameron, this week, said that in Kirk's "honor, we will continue to stand for truth and this Nations founding ideals."In the wake of Kirk's shooting death, while speaking to college students at Utah Valley University, Morris said he's more motivated than ever to win the Senate race."I had a burning desire from the moment I started thinking about this race that I felt like I had to get in. I felt that with every fiber of my being," he said. "Let me tell you, since this has happened, this fire is like a fire I can't describe. We have to win, and we have to honor Charlie and what he did for us. We have no choice."

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and several other lawmakers and protesters staged a sit-in on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza on September 18, 2025, sources confirmed to Fox News Digital.The group reportedly attempted to force their way into Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) offices and holding cells, demanding access to the facility.ICE sources claim officers had to secure doors with locks and zip ties after protesters pushed to enter, with additional security now posted on the floor.According to ICE officials, several "egregious criminal aliens" are currently being held in the cells at the site.TRUMP DOJ SUES LOS ANGELES OVER SANCTUARY CITY POLICIESMeanwhile, a separate protest unfolded outside the building, where activists blocked ICE vans from leaving the facility.Protesters have been surrounding the vans, while chants echoed across the plaza.Brad Lander himself posted about the demonstration on social media, tagging the Democratic Socialists of America in a message of solidarity.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThis is a developing story.

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents before setting their house on fire was put to death, extending the already record number of executions carried out in the Sunshine State this year to 12.David Pittman, 63, died by lethal injection on Wednesday at 6:12 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke. While the drugs were being administered, Pittman took a few deep breaths before ceasing all movement, according to The Associated Press."I know you all came to watch an innocent man be murdered by the state of Florida. I am innocent. I didnt kill anybody. Thats it," Pittman said in his last words, according to a spokesperson for GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, who signed Pittman's death warrant.Pittman was convicted in 1991 and sentenced to death on three counts of first-degree murder, as well as arson and grand theft, after the killings that were carried out the year before. Jurors recommended the death penalty with a 9-3 vote.FLORIDA SCHEDULES EXECUTION FOR MAN WHO KILLED ESTRANGED WIFE'S FAMILY, SET HOUSE ON FIREPittman and his wife, Marie, were going through a divorce when he went to the home of her parents, Clarence and Barbara Knowles, in May 1990 and fatally stabbed them and their 21-year-old daughter, Bonnie, according to officials.He then lit the Polk County home on fire and stole Bonnie Knowles' car before also setting the vehicle on fire, investigators said.Investigators said Pittman had threatened to harm the family several times.A witness identified Pittman as the man running away from the burning car and a jailhouse informant testified that Pittman had admitted to the stabbing deaths of his wife's family.Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd observed the execution, saying afterward that it was fitting to see Pittman put to death."He was evil then. He never changed," Judd said. "This evil man wiped out an entire family."Pittman's final appeal was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.FLORIDA EXTENDS EXECUTION RECORD AFTER MAN CONVICTED OF TRIPLE MURDER DIES BY LETHAL INJECTIONHis most recent appeals centered on recent evidence showing he suffers from intellectual disabilities that were apparent at the time of the murders. His lawyers said that his execution would violate the Constitutions protection against executing a person with severe mental problems.But lawyers for the state argued that it was too late for Pittman to claim mental impairment from years earlier. The Florida Supreme Court, reversing an earlier decision, ruled in 2020 that these claims could not be applied retroactively."We the People of the State of Florida killed David Pittman, an intellectually disabled man," Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty said in a statement on Wednesday. "We killed a man who was broken and beaten as a child. A child his own mother described as one that no mother would want. She mercilessly beat him and told him and his siblings they were welcome to call child protective services and that, while she might go to jail for a day or two, 'when they let me out, youre going to the hospital.' Violence, neglect, and hardship shaped Davids childhood long before the State ever called him a defendant.""David had a well-documented and life-long history of intellectual disability. Neither the State of Florida nor the Courts have ever truly disputed this truth. Their purported reason for allowing this execution to proceed? Because the evidence regarding his intellectual disability wasnt raised during the proper or procedurally appropriate time," the statement added.Pittman's execution extends Florida's execution record this year following numerous death warrants signed by DeSantis. The state's 13th execution this year is set for Sept. 30, when Victor Tony Jones, 64, is scheduled to be put to death for fatally stabbing a married couple during a robbery, and Samuel Lee Smithers, 72, is set to be executed on Oct. 14 for the murders of two women in what would be the state's 14th execution of the year.The Sunshine State has executed more people this year than any other state, with Texas and South Carolina tied for the second-most with four each. Across the U.S., 31 people have been executed so far in 2025."There is zero evidence to show that this unprecedented pace of executions is keeping the people of the State of Florida any safer," Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty said in its statement. "Instead, we are tearing apart families and killing broken and traumatized people who should be legally exempt from execution. There is no doubt that history will reveal that this killing spree is indeed the darkest time in the Sunshine State."Before this year, Florida's previous record for executions in a year since the death penalty was restored in 1976 was eight in 2014.The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray addressed one of his recent controversial social media posts.In a since-deleted Instagram post, Murray was shown standing next to his dog a pit bull while wearing a Michael Vick jersey.The Atlanta Falcons selected Vick No. 1 overall in the 2001 NFL Draft, but his career was halted when he was sentenced to federal prison in 2007 for his role in a dog-fighting ring.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMDuring his latest media availability, Murray sought to ease any animal cruelty concerns his photo may have raised."In no way, shape or form do I condone animal cruelty or dog fighting or whatever it is," Murray said. "For me personally, y'all saw me wear the Michael Vick jersey, a player I admired very much growing up. My dogs, Trunks and Swoosh, they both get treated like kings."MICHAEL VICK SHUTS DOWN VIRGINIA TECH RUMORS, REMAINS FOCUSED ON TASK AT NORFOLK STATEMurray added that he took note of the response his photo elicited, which prompted him to remove the post. "In no way, shape or form am I condoning that. I saw how it affected people and decided to take it down," he said.The jersey in the now-deleted image appeared to be a throwback replica from Vick's college career at Virginia Tech. Murray's dog sat near his feet alongside a luxury designer bag.The NFL reinstated Vick after his prison term ended. He returned to the field and played seven more seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers.Vick turned to broadcasting after retiring from the NFL. He later moved into coaching and was named head coach at Norfolk State in December 2024.Norfolk State will enter its game against Sacred Heart on Sept. 20 with a 1-2 record.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel was spotted in public for the first time on Thursday since ABC decided to pull his show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the airwaves.Kimmel was spotted exiting his vehicle at an office building in Los Angeles. The office building was located off Santa Monica Boulevard and near Beverly Hills. It is unclear where Kimmel was exactly heading as the office building has several businesses, like law firms at the location.Fox News Digital also obtained additional footage of multiple moving trucks and a forklift stationed outside the studio where "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" was filmed. It appeared a crew was loading the trucks with boxes and equipment that were under tents in the studio's parking lot. It's unclear if the trucks were there specifically for Kimmel's show.Fox News Digital also reached out to Kimmels representatives, the Walt Disney Company, and ABC to inquire whether these trucks were there to transport the set and equipment from Kimmel's show, but did not receive immediate reply.JIMMY KIMMEL CANCELLATION SPARKS FIERCE CELEBRITY SPLIT IN HOLLYWOODDisney announced Wednesday it had pulled Kimmel's late-night show "indefinitely" after he suggested that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, waspart of the "MAGA gang"despite reports he had a left-wing ideology, which was later reaffirmed in Tuesday's indictment."We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it," Kimmel had said Monday.ABCS JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! HEMORRHAGED VIEWERS OVER PAST DECADE, LOST 72% AMONG KEY DEMOCLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREThere was mixed reaction to the news of Kimmel's show being pulled. The Trump administration largely celebrated the news, with President Donald Trump saying Kimmel was fired for "lack of talent." FCC Chairman Brendan Carr also threatened ABC and Disney, before Kimmel's show was canceled, to remedy the situation, saying "we can do this the easy way or the hard way."Meanwhile, liberals have labeled this as another incident of the Trump administration stifling free speech."Jimmy Kimmel Live" has seen its ratings drop significantly over the past decade. Kimmels 2025 average viewership of 1.6 million is down 37% compared to 2015 totals.However, not all late night hosts are struggling.Fox News' "Gutfeld!" averaged 3.2 million total viewers to thump Kimmels average audience of 1.6 million by 107%.