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NFL player-turned-actor Carl Weathers, known for Rocky and The Mandalorian, dies at 76

Former NFL player turned Hollywood actor Carl Weathers has passed away at the age of 76. Known for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, as w...

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32 Times Actors Played Professional Athletes (And Whether Or Not They Were Believable)

There are countless sports movies featuring talented and decorated actors. Here are 32 examples...

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32 Most Inspiring Speeches In Film History

Whether it's to hype up a sports team, or inspire themselves, a good speech can make a decent movie great and a bad movie good.

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'Wildcard' independent London mayoral candidate Rayhan Haque pledges car-free Sundays

The new mayoral challenger said he 'feels like Rocky Balboa' and believes he has 'the eye of the tiger'

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Tommy DeVito’s Agent Breaks Down Viral Kiss With QB’s Dad in Giants’ Win

Sean Stellato spilled the beans on a viral interaction from New York’s victory over the Packers.

Sports Illustrated

The Birds Are Back With 'Chicken Run 2'

A sequel to the hit animated film "Chicken Run" was inevitable, its makers told AFP, for the simple reason that chickens are just too funny.

International Business Times

A kid reciting a full Rocky Balboa speech at Sylvester Stallone is the best thing you’ll see all day

This is just the best.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sly Director Reveals How Sylvester Stallone Used Movies Like Rocky To Process Childhood Trauma

Sylvester Stallone used his movies, like Rocky, to process his childhood trauma according to the director of his Netflix documentary Sly.

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Sly review – dull Stallone Netflix documentary pulls every punch

A puff piece masquerading as a real documentary fails to capture what makes the unlikely star such an interesting anomaly

The Guardian - US

Burt Young obituary

Actor who found fame, and an Oscar nomination, as the roguishly endearing Paulie in the 1976 film Rocky

The Guardian - UK

Fury vs Ngannou is simple, genius and lunacy all at once

Comment: This is not a fight, this is an event – a carnival in the Middle East, before Tyson Fury’s next one begins...

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Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83

Young, played the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the "Rocky" franchise.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The 5 best Burt Young Rocky moments as the beloved Paulie

A tribute to the late Burt Young and his iconic role of Paulie in the Rocky series.

The Independent UK

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated tough guy of the Rocky movies, dies aged 83

Queens-raised actor starred as Paulie, butcher friend to Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky

The Independent UK

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83

Oscar-nominated actor Burt Young has died

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The Times of India

'Rocky' actor Burt Young passes away at 83; Sylvester Stallone remembers his 'dear friend' in moving tribute

Veteran character actor Burt Young, best known and Oscar-nominated for his role as the brother-in-law and meat-cutting friend to Sylvester Stallone's prize-fighting protagonist in the "Rocky" films has died at age 83, his manager said on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Burt Young, starred as Paulie in the ‘Rocky’ films, dies at 83

Young developed a legion of fans for his portrayal of the whiny, tough-talking, boozing New York meatpacker, best friend and ultimately cornerman to Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa in the hit film franchise.

The Independent UK

‘I am honoured:’ Sylvester Stallone blindsided by Rocky revelation while visiting Pope Francis

Hollywood star laughed in disbelief following pope’s comment

The Guardian - UK

A fake volcano, an ice-cream, a dog dressed as a shark: how I holidayed in the Aeolian Islands – without leaving Philadelphia

I’ve long dreamed of visiting these Italian islands. But who needs sea views and olive groves when you’ve got traffic-filled expressways and the Fairmount Water Works?

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How Top Gun And Rocky Served As Inspiration For The Gran Turismo Movie

Sony's new Gran Turismo movie has some very specific Rocky and Top Gun influences running through its true sports story's veins.

Cinemablend

20 Epic Underdog Victories In Sports Movies

Here are the greatest stories told of inspiring underdog victories in some of the most fun sports movies.

The Independent UK

30 times things went wrong on set: ‘It was so embarrassing’

On-set incidents can be hilarious, embarrassing, or just plain dangerous. Charlotte Cripps picks the most memorable

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