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Race-by-race preview and tips for Hawkesbury on Thursday

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Track: Good 4 and rail out 2m from 1100m to 450m and True the remainder.

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**RACE 1**

6. Falcon Lair is a tough improver from the Annabel and Rob Archibald stable, primed to break through at only his third start. He has twice hit the line late into a place, the latest here three weeks ago when backed from $4.40 into $3.40.

8. The Pearls has had two runs back from a break for the Chris Waller yard and will relish the extra furlong.

9. Villa Castina is an improving filly and the third of the Archibald-trained runners who ran home okay late first-up at this track.

1. Tommy Thug is naturally better over further, but still a long-priced betting watch resuming off two trials for a leading stable.

**How to play it:** Falcon Lair to win.

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**RACE 2**

2. Perfect Justice is a well-bred four-year-old who can return off a 19-week spell with a bang for the John Sargent yard. Given two progressive Randwick trials, winning the latest over 1050m, this looks a lovely starting trip for a galloper who can be very competitive beyond 2000m in late spring. He didn’t handle heavy ground when tackling a Group 2 as a three-year-old in the autumn.

1. Strawberry Impact is a talented home tracker bursting to win a second race second-up. Came from last to beat all bar the winner here 19 days ago, and naturally, the extra furlong is a big plus.

3. Tambeloa is a lightly raced and talented colt resuming off a quiet trial. Big gap to the rest, headed by 7. Yes I Win who swept home to claim an average maiden on debut at Canberra despite being friendless in betting.

**How to play it:** Perfect Justice to win.

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**RACE 3**

5. I Am Adonis is an exciting colt switching states off a 20-week break for just his second start. He debuted in late autumn at Caulfield when failing to run home in a Saturday two-year-old race after not getting things to suit. Given plenty of time since, winkers go on here, and fitted with a dominant trial win. Just needs to find cover from an awkward draw to be the one to beat.

6. Invincible Phantom is a big watch resuming from the inside draw off two trials for the Bjorn Baker stable.

9. Young Mister Grace is a colt by Anders from the local Brad Widdup yard and has been readied with two easy trials.

10. Billabong is an emerging filly who reloads 13 days after failing to hit the line in heavy going at Kembla on debut, and can improve on much firmer ground, with a significant jockey change.

Big gap to the rest headed by honest local 1. Everybody Rise second-up who can add value into trifecta and first four plays.

**How to play it:** I Am Adonis to win.

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**RACE 4**

5. Miss Joy is a four-year-old mare trained on the course and represents terrific value at big odds on debut wearing blinkers. She has been taken along slowly with two recent trials, the latest good through the line at Wyong over 1000m. Drawn to get a handy enough run, and will be strong late being by Group 3 mile winner Proisir.

3. Greyt Thinker is an improver drawn to be in the finish second-up, and likely to jump favourite.

7. Hard Jakka had no luck on debut at Wyong before failing to hit the line in deeper maiden company at Canterbury.

1. Corpartner Pegasus, a four-year-old by Castelvecchio, on debut at home well into double figure odds, and fellow home tracker 9. Pawa who can improve off a fair country debut; both are capable of running into the minor money; while stablemate of the top selection 12. Bondi Blossom heads the rest.

**How to play it:** Miss Joy each way.

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**RACE 5**

6. Extravagant Choice is a tough and underrated six-year-old well-placed to strike second-up over a bit further. He hit the line hard into a place when resuming in a handy country BM 66 under a big weight, and while this is tougher, the extra furlong and bigger track are plusses. Gets a huge 8.5kg weight drop after the jockeys claim.

1. Show County is a progressive and local dry tracker who will be hard to stop from an ideal draw 25 days after a tough BM 64 win at Wyong.

4. Tavalo is a sparingly raced mare who disappointed first-up in an Open Federal at Canberra, but fitter now, she can improve sharply on firmer ground.

5. Cape Byron is a similar improver second-up over more ground; while 2. Duke of Camden is the best of the rest and can figure in the minor money.

**How to play it:** Extravagant Choice to win.

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**RACE 6**

9. Call Me Magnifique is a talented four-year-old who swept home for a dominant CL1 win second-up at Wyong 26 days ago. Bit tougher here, but drawn to get early cover off speed, and further boosted with the early favourite being preferred at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

6. Omnic is a third-up improver from a softer draw over more ground.

4. Monty Be Quick is over the odds fourth-up from the inside draw, while 8. Affermato fourth-up is a minor money contender.

**How to play it:** Call Me Magnifique to win.

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**RACE 7**

9. Nepo Baby is a smart filly who can take the step up from maiden success and make it two from two to announce her career, and cap a big day for the Archibald stable. Gave nothing else a chance from the front on debut at Scone over the same distance, and a stronger claiming jockey takes over here. Headed for much better races, and this only a moderate line-up for the grade. Scratched from Warwick Farm on Wednesday to run here.

1. Still Alice draws to get an economical run third-up, and can run the quinella.

4. Chica Del Mar is a talented mare and market watch resuming for a shrewd Scone stable behind two trials.

Doubt anything else can win, but include both locally trained 5. Twinkling Star second-up and 6. Grande Bellezza coming off back-to-back wins in weaker country races, in wider exotics.

**How to play it:** Nepo Baby to win.

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**RACE 8**

1. Battle Hymn is a lightly raced and promising four-year-old returning for his first run since late February. Has to get over from the outside barrier, but fitted with two progressive trials, and thrashed weaker country opposition on debut early this year.

5. Narcissist looms as the value second-up off a dominant maiden win here.

2. Believe In Angels also draws out, but progressive enough in this lineup to be in the finish second-up.

3. Jambalaya is dropping in grade deep into the prep.

8. Lady Shenanigans third-up off a tough win here in similar company.

10. Sumo Star improving second-up back on dry ground.

All are capable of figuring in the money.

**How to play it:** Battle Hymn to win.

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### BEST BETS:

– **R6:** 9. Call Me Magnifique
– **R7:** 9. Nepo Baby

### BEST VALUE:

– **R5:** 6. Extravagant Choice

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*Supplied by Racing NSW*
Full form and race replays available at [racingnsw.com.au](https://www.racingnsw.com.au).
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Maharashtra News: ‘Independent NCC Academy To Be Established In State,’ Says Sports Minister Manikrao Kokate

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**Maharashtra to Establish Independent NCC Academy in Mumbai Metropolitan Region**

*Mumbai:* Maharashtra is set to have an independent National Cadet Corps (NCC) Academy aimed at providing advanced training facilities for cadets, announced State Sports Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate. The minister has directed officials of the Sports Department to identify suitable land within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for setting up this new academy.

**Review Meeting Held at Mantralaya**

A review meeting focused on pending NCC matters was held today at Mantralaya. The meeting was attended by key officials including Additional Chief Secretary Anil Diggikar, Additional Director General Major General Vivek Tyagi, Deputy Secretary Sunil Pandhare, and Director of Naval NCC, Captain Jenish George, among others.

During the meeting, Major General Tyagi presented Minister Kokate with a model of an Indian Navy warship, skillfully crafted by NCC cadets, symbolizing the cadets’ dedication and creativity.

**NCC’s Role in Career Building**

Highlighting the significant contribution of the NCC, Minister Kokate said cadets from Maharashtra have been excelling at the national level across schools, camps, sports, and various other activities. He emphasized that the NCC ‘C Certificate’ has gained immense value not only in the Armed Forces and Police but also within the corporate sector, thereby opening excellent career opportunities for cadets.

Acknowledging the growing importance of NCC, Kokate instructed officials to increase the number of NCC training centers in colleges across the state. He also emphasized ensuring adequate manpower support to effectively carry out NCC-related activities.

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*Also Watch: NCC’s Role In Career Building*

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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-news-independent-ncc-academy-to-be-established-in-state-says-sports-minister-manikrao-kokate

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“Deion Sanders calling in favors” “We already had cheerleaders”: NFL fans react as Shilo Sanders works out with 49ers

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Shilo Sanders, the brother of Shedeur Sanders, is currently a free agent after being released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Following his recent departure from the team, Shilo is now without an NFL roster spot as he explores new opportunities in professional football. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see where he lands next in his career.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-deion-sanders-calling-favors-we-already-cheerleaders-nfl-fans-react-shilo-sanders-works-49ers

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“Alexander Zverev says, ‘No, f**k that bro'” – Andy Roddick reacts to German ignoring Carlos Alcaraz’s advice during devastating Laver Cup loss

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The 2025 Laver Cup saw Team Europe, featuring World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, No. 3 Alexander Zverev, and No. 12 Casper Ruud, lose the title to Team World. Team World’s lineup included No. 5 Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur, among others. The eighth edition of the Laver Cup was held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, United States, from September 19 to 21, 2025.

Team World, captained by Andre Agassi, secured its third Laver Cup title by defeating Team Europe in a highly competitive showdown.

### Andy Roddick Reacts to Zverev Ignoring Alcaraz’s Advice

During a recent episode of the podcast *Served with Andy Roddick*, hosted by Jon Wertheim and Mike Hayden, tennis legend Andy Roddick shared his thoughts on Alexander Zverev choosing not to follow Carlos Alcaraz’s in-match advice during the tournament.

Roddick said,
“I think it’s interesting also Carlos (Alcaraz) comes over and he could tell Zverev (Alexander) like, ‘Oh, I would hit a forehand 110 and then I would hit a drop shot floater.’ And then Zverev goes, ‘No, f*** that, bro.’ Casper (Ruud), I don’t know that I have that one, Carlitos. Can we get Casper over here? He kind of resides. Yeah, there’s a hugging the baseline deficit with Casper also.” (30:26 onwards)

He continued,
“Can you come here and tell me what you would do? But I think that’s the magic of it, right? Like I don’t know that I would automatically source the opinion of the best player, right? Because maybe the way they view it is more difficult.”

### Alexander Zverev’s Career and Upcoming Tournaments

Throughout his impressive career, Alexander Zverev has won 24 ATP Tour singles titles and two doubles titles.

Next up, the German star is set to compete at the 2025 China Open, an ATP 500 event taking place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing from September 25 to October 1, 2025. Zverev is seeded second for the tournament, with Jannik Sinner opting not to participate.

This edition marks the 24th men’s China Open, with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz looking to retain his title.

In the round of 32, Zverev will face former Italian player Lorenzo Sonego. Additionally, in the men’s doubles category, Zverev will team up with Brazilian Marcelo Melo. The pair will take on Cameron Norrie and Yunchaokete Bu in the first round.

Stay tuned for more updates on Zverev’s performance and the latest tennis news.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-alexander-zverev-says-no-f-k-bro-andy-roddick-reacts-german-ignoring-carlos-alcaraz-s-advice-devastating-laver-cup-loss

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Report: Bucs WR Mike Evans expected to miss less than 4 weeks with hamstring injury

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Mikel Arteta hits back at accusation that his Arsenal approach is too cautious

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A defiant Mikel Arteta has hit back at critics who have claimed his cautious tactics are threatening to derail Arsenal’s bid to win the Premier League.

Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher both accused Arteta of selecting an overly defensive team following Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday. Notably, Arsenal’s marquee summer signing Eberechi Eze was dropped to the bench despite the absence of Martin Odegaard. Instead, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Mikel Merino formed a midfield three.

Addressing criticism that he approaches big matches with the “handbrake on,” Arteta responded:

“Surprised? In football? I don’t think I’m surprised by anything. I don’t read it, but if you tell me that this is the main narrative, I’d be extremely surprised given my knowledge and how I analyse a football game.

Because it was impossible for somebody to predict such dominance from Arsenal throughout 96 minutes — something that never happened in 17 years of Pep Guardiola as a manager. So if the narrative goes somewhere else and we’re talking about dominance, how can you be dominant against such a team if you have, what was the word? Handbrake. Dominance and handbrake are two different words. But I accept everything. I will learn more to have a different vision.”

Arsenal trailed 1-0 at the interval, with Eze brought on to replace Merino, while Bukayo Saka was also introduced at the break in place of the injured Noni Madueke. On Tuesday, Arteta confirmed that the England international faces a period on the sidelines with a knee injury.

“I respect everybody’s opinion, but when I watched everything back and saw all the stats, I was surprised. I don’t think one player makes that big of a difference when you see the behaviour of our team,” Arteta added.

“We played Ebz on the right-hand side. Could he play 90 minutes? That’s a question I asked myself because none of you know the load he can handle. So it’s easy to say he could have played from the start — maybe not. He’d already played two games from the start and he’s never played as a right attacking midfielder before. So that’s another new element for him. But all good.”

Currently five points behind runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool after just five matches, Arsenal will face Port Vale in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Madueke will be absent from Arteta’s travelling squad, but 15-year-old Max Dowman could make his first start for Arsenal. Meanwhile, former Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to replace David Raya.

On Madueke’s injury, Arteta said:

“He’s going to be out for a few weeks. We’ll probably have to do a scan again next week. He felt something at the beginning of the match against City, tried to carry on, but at half-time he was too sore.

It doesn’t look too bad. He was gutted, obviously. It’s very disappointing because he was in such good form and looked a real threat — so it’s a big miss for us.”
https://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/mikel-arteta-hits-back-at-accusation-that-his-arsenal-approach-is-too-cautious-1810146.html

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Ultraviolette X47 Crossover, with segment-first radar tech, launched at ₹3L

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**Ultraviolette X47 Crossover Launched at ₹2.74 Lakh with Segment-First Radar Technology**

*By Dwaipayan Roy | Sep 23, 2025*

Ultraviolette has officially launched the X47 Crossover, a state-of-the-art adventure tourer inspired by the ‘X’ concept first unveiled at EICMA 2024. Priced at ₹2.74 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base variant, the bike comes packed with advanced features, including segment-first radar technology designed to enhance rider safety. Bookings are now open, with deliveries scheduled to begin in October.

**Advanced Technology and Connectivity**

The X47 Crossover is equipped with a dual-camera dashcam capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps, capturing a wide 120-degree field of view. It also features an integrated eSIM, enabling seamless connectivity for functions such as ride statistics monitoring, theft alerts, and remote vehicle tracking.

Rider aids include three levels of traction control, dual-channel switchable ABS (anti-lock braking system), and dynamic stability control, ensuring a safer and more controlled ride under various conditions.

**Impressive Performance Specs**

Powered by a 7.1 kWh battery pack, the X47 Crossover offers an IDC-certified range of 211 km. The top-end version delivers a peak output of 40.2 hp and torque up to 100 Nm, allowing the bike to accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in just 2.7 seconds. It achieves a top speed of 145 km/h, making it well-suited for both urban commuting and adventurous touring.

**Cutting-Edge Charging Technology**

Ultraviolette has equipped the X47 Crossover with a 1.6 kW onboard charger, touted as the world’s most power-dense air-cooled charger. While charging times have yet to be disclosed, this advanced system promises efficient power management for quicker turnaround during rides.

The bike’s suspension setup includes a 41 mm upside-down fork at the front and a rear mono-shock, both offering 170 mm of wheel travel to absorb rough terrain effectively.

**Braking, Ground Clearance, and Chassis**

Braking responsibilities are handled by Bybre components, featuring a 320 mm front disc and a 230 mm rear disc. The X47 Crossover boasts a ground clearance of 208 mm, ideal for tackling diverse road conditions typically encountered on adventure tours.

Ultraviolette has redesigned the chassis with a cast aluminum subframe and a narrower swingarm compared to the previous F77, contributing to improved handling and rider comfort.

**Limited-Edition ‘Desert Wing’ Variant and Accessories**

Alongside the standard model, Ultraviolette has introduced a limited-edition X47 Desert Wing variant. This special edition features a unique sand-colored paint scheme and comes equipped with additional touring gear as standard.

For those looking to personalize their ride, Ultraviolette offers a range of accessories including crash guards, knuckle guards, and panniers, allowing riders to tailor their X47 Crossover experience to their specific adventure needs.

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The Ultraviolette X47 Crossover sets a new benchmark in the adventure segment with its blend of cutting-edge technology, strong performance, and rugged design, backed by enhanced safety features like radar tech. This launch marks an exciting chapter for electric two-wheelers in India’s premium touring segment.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/auto/ultraviolette-x47-crossover-launched-design-price-features/story

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Asia Cup: Injury scare for Bangladesh as Litton Das struggles

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**Asia Cup: Injury Scare for Bangladesh as Litton Das Struggles**

*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 23, 2025, 02:07 PM*

Bangladesh face a potential injury setback ahead of their crucial Super Four clash against India. Captain Litton Das suffered a back strain during a training session at the ICC Academy Ground on September 22.

The injury occurred when Litton felt discomfort on the left side of his waist while attempting a square cut in the nets. After experiencing the pain, he promptly withdrew from the session and was assessed by team physio Bayzid ul Islam.

### Medical Assessment Pending

A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official told Cricbuzz, “We will have a look at him (Litton) today because from outside he looks quite okay, but we need to conduct a medical assessment before making a final call.” Although Litton did not show major signs of discomfort after the incident, his absence in the upcoming match would be a significant blow for Bangladesh.

### Leadership Void for Bangladesh

If Litton Das is ruled out, Bangladesh could face a leadership crisis. The BCB has not yet named a deputy captain for the tournament, creating uncertainty about who would lead the side in his absence.

Despite this injury scare, Bangladesh started their Super Four campaign on a strong note, securing a convincing victory over Sri Lanka.

### Litton Das’s Form in the Tournament

Litton’s performance so far in the Asia Cup has been somewhat inconsistent. After a match-winning 59 against Hong Kong in Bangladesh’s opener, he scored 28 against Sri Lanka. However, he then managed just 9 runs versus Afghanistan and 23 in another game against Sri Lanka, showing a tendency to throw away his starts.

Bangladesh will be hoping for a speedy recovery for their captain as they prepare for their high-stakes encounter against India.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/injury-scare-for-litton-das-ahead-of-india-game/story

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Is that Oscar? Images reveal the depth of humiliation Aussie was subjected to after Azerbijian disaster

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World championship leader Oscar Piastri’s horror Azerbaijan Grand Prix was even worse than anybody thought. The Australian started Sunday’s race in ninth place after a disastrous display in qualifying on Saturday, and his fortunes failed to improve.

Piastri endured a nightmare start to the race when the lights went out. He jumped the start, slowed down, and then eventually got away again. That turn of events led to Piastri—who started the day 31 points clear at the top of the drivers’ standings—dropping all the way back to last place.

As he approached the fifth corner of the tight street circuit in Baku, the McLaren driver locked up and shunted straight into the barriers, bringing his race to a premature end. The crash also ended his remarkable 34-race streak of finishing Grand Prix events and handed his teammate Lando Norris a huge opportunity to make up some ground in the title race.

Photos have now emerged showing a stony-faced Piastri being forced to walk back to the pits alone after the crash. One F1 fan posted, “The hardest walk of his career.” Another commented, “Poor Oscar, that really is a walk of shame.” A third quipped, “Could have called an Uber.”

Piastri appeared frustrated when talking to the press following the event, blaming “silly mistakes.”

“It certainly was not my finest moment,” he told Sky Sports F1. “I just anticipated the start too much, and it was a silly, simple error with that. Then, the crash—I just didn’t anticipate the dirty air in the way I should have. I clearly went into the corner way too hot, and that was that.”

He didn’t mince his words when assessing his performance over the course of the weekend.

“Just more silly mistakes,” he added. “It was certainly a messy weekend for sure, but I would be more concerned if I was slow and trying to make up for it that way and having these errors because of that. But the fact that they’re just simple lapses in judgement… It’s not a position I want to be in or to put the mechanics in, because it has been a rough weekend for them. If I’m trying to find a silver lining, at least I have that.”

With his first world title looming on the horizon, Piastri wasn’t too worried about the gap between himself and Norris reducing to just 25 points.

“I’m not too concerned about that,” he said. “I’m solely focused on myself and what I can do to improve. There’s still a long way to go, and if you have good or bad weekends, the championship is far from over.”
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-15124559/Is-Oscar-Images-reveal-depth-humiliation-Aussie-subjected-Azerbijian-disaster.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Viral Story on Bills QB Josh Allen Finally Gets Set Straight

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The Buffalo Bills are on a winning streak, and it feels great. They’re a perfect 3-0 heading into their fourth week of the season. With MVP-winning quarterback Josh Allen leading the charge, the Bills are always a high-profile team. But right now, they’re even more in the spotlight, as not many other NFL teams are enjoying this kind of success.

Following the Bills’ decisive win over the Miami Dolphins, several players have been making media appearances to discuss the state of the team. On Monday, September 22, Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir spoke with Kay Adams on *Up & Adams* about the recent win, what makes Buffalo special this season, Allen, and all things NFL.

During the conversation, the topic shifted to some gossip about Josh Allen — gossip that Shakir quickly debunked. The moral of the story? Don’t believe everything you hear.

### Josh Allen Didn’t Take the Team on a Luxury Vacation

If you heard rumors about Allen taking his teammates on a lavish trip, those claims aren’t true.

The chatter started on Monday, September 19, when MLFootball tweeted that Allen was a class act for taking the entire team on a two-day trip to Costa Rica, supposedly at his own expense, according to Damar Hamlin. Reports said the trip cost at least a couple hundred thousand dollars.

NFL insider Dov Kleiman also chimed in on X (formerly Twitter), calling Allen a “role model” for taking the whole team on the Costa Rica trip, covering flights, food, and more, with an estimated cost of over $100,000.

While the idea of Allen treating his team to such a vacation is a nice thought and sparked plenty of positive reactions online, it turns out that the trip never actually happened.

### Khalil Shakir Sets the Record Straight

Speaking on *Up & Adams*, Shakir addressed the rumors directly. “Josh did not take 53 men for $100k,” he said. “I don’t know where you guys think they were staying — in a tent somewhere — for $100k for 53 men. That did not happen.”

### The Buffalo Bills Do Bond, Though

Although the Costa Rica trip story isn’t true, the Bills do have strong team chemistry and often find ways to bond outside of the game. Their success on the field this season reflects that unity and dedication.

As the Bills continue their impressive start to the year, fans can look forward to more exciting football — and hopefully, some real stories about the team’s camaraderie along the way.
https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/buffalo-bills/viral-story-bills-qb-josh-allen/