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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on Thursday night apologized via video on social media for what he called an "extremely degrading and disrespectful" choice of words in response to a female reporter's question the day before. The video came about nine hours after a spokesperson for Dannon Oikos Yogurt said the company no longer would use the 2015 NFL MVP in its commercials and advertisements and would begin pulling those immediately. It also came after Carolina coach Ron Rivera said his quarterback "made a mistake" with his conduct. Charlotte Observer beat reporter Jourdan Rodrigue asked Newton during Wednesday's news conference about wide receiver Devin Funchess embracing the physicality of routes and whether Newton got enjoyment out of that. Continue to Article

October 08, 2017 9:25:am EST

The Carolina Panthers travel to Detroit to face the Lions on Sunday. Carolina (3-1) enters Sunday after a big road win against the New England Patriots last week. Quarterback Cam Newton had only thrown two touchdowns prior to Sunday's game, but broke out in a big way against the Patriots, throwing for over 316 yards and accounting for four touchdowns. Continue to Article

October 08, 2017 8:56:am EST

In the wake of bombshell sexual harassment allegations against film executive Harvey Weinstein, some viewers of late night comedy are left wondering why top hosts have been relatively quiet on the story. Continue to Article

October 07, 2017 1:19:pm EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton sent out a recorded apology on Thursday night for his “extremely degrading and disrespectful” choice of words in response to a female reporter's question. Charlotte Observer journalist Jourdan Rodrigue asked Newton Wednesday about wide the Panthers’ Devin Funchess embracing the physicality of routes. Continue to Article

October 06, 2017 10:07:am EST

Newton was dropped by sponsor Dannon for the incident when he was asked a question by reporter Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte Observer and smirked before saying: "it's funny to hear a female talk about routes." He later used Twitter to post a video apology. "After careful thought, I understand that my word choice was extremely degrading and disrespectful to women," Newton said. Continue to Article

October 06, 2017 7:56:am EST