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Saints Bench Michael Thomas Following A Fight With Teammates

The New Orleans Saints are holding wide receiver Michael Thomas out of Monday night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers after Thomas was involved in an “altercation with a teammate,” according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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“Saints’ WR Michael Thomas had an altercation with a teammate at practice this weekend, per league sources,” Schefter wrote on Twitter. “Saints now disciplining Thomas by sitting him Monday night, when he was being listed as questionable with an ankle injury.”

The two-time All-Pro reportedly initiated the physical confrontation after a dispute with Malcolm Jenkins and Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Thomas punched Gardner-Johnson during the incident. None of the players involved have commented on the situation.

Thomas was already listed as questionable dealing with an ankle injury that has sidelined him since Week 1. He’s recorded just three catches for 17 yards thus far in 2020.

Last season, Thomas led the NFL with 149 catches and 1,725 receiving yards.

The Saints-Chargers matchup will kickoff at 7:30 PM, Monday, without Thomas. The Saints are currently 2-2 and could greatly benefit from a top-tier receiver like Thomas.

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Several other games across the league were postponed, Sunday. Eight total games throughout the season were rearranged to help numerous teams deal with coronavirus outbreaks.

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Billy Chuck Da Goat finds his flow on new release “Vibez”

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Billy Chuck Da Goat’s latest release, “Vibez,” has a laid-back, hypnotic bounce that makes it easy to listen to without ever feeling empty. It makes a place where calmness and quiet confidence come together.

“Vibez” was made on purpose, but it also sounds simple. Billy Chuck’s smooth delivery flows through the production without rushing or pushing anything. Instead, he lets the rhythm breathe, allowing people to get into the song at their own pace. This laid-back energy is the best part of the song, nothing feels forced, which is exactly what it’s trying to do.

The track changes to fit whatever you need it for, like a late-night drive, a focused workout, or a way to unwind after a long day. It has a quiet edge of confidence, it’s not loud or bragging, but it’s steady and sure of itself.

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François Marius and Bérénice creates a tender acoustic pop confession with “Billie Jean”

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François Marius’ latest release, “Billie Jean (Acoustic Version),” cuts to the quick and lets raw emotion take over. What you get, ultimately, is a personal pop experience that feels closer to a secret than to either a spoken-word show or a performance. The initial soft strum of an acoustic guitar creates a mood that is soft, sweet, and quietly interesting. It’s a full-throated, backbones-out piece, and every note is screaming its potential. It’s simple but riveting, and it proves that sometimes less is more.

François Marius and Bérénice’s voices sound right together, their voicings intermingle so naturally that they seem accidental or spontaneous, harmonies that emerge from nowhere. The way they speak to one another is very, I mean, they really love each other. That even makes the track seem like a conversation about feelings.

The two artists are clearly close. Romance and Eros are not just ideas, and they inhabit every note that lingers and every minuscule shift in tonality. The harmonies soar effortlessly over the acoustic foundation, a blend of sweetness and strength. It’s a sign of strength and also of a willingness to be hurt.

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“Billie Jean (Acoustic Version)” is stripped of any fancy production or theatrical effects, it wins you over with its frankness and forthrightness. Sandy François Marius’s impersonation is fresh and real, endowed with depth and softness thanks to Bérénice’s presence, which definitely makes everything more perfect. This acoustic performance serves as a stark reminder of the elements that do connect people: the singer, his guitar, and a story from the heart.

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