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  "id": 3915417,
  "title": "Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened the door to sprawling drug case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/panthers-lb-thomas-davis-suffered-opioid-addiction-that-opened-the",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-28T07:05:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/2026/08/28/panthers-lb-thomas-davis-suffered-opioid-addiction-that-opened-the-door-to-sprawling-drug-case"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Charlotte, North Carolina (AP) — Thomas Davis, a linebacker for the Carolina Panthers, has been revealed to have struggled with an opioid addiction that ultimately tarnished his reputation and caused a public breakup with his wife. Despite his numerous comebacks from knee injuries and his strong community work, including sponsoring charity events, Davis' personal life was marred by his struggle with addiction.",
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        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Panthers LB Thomas Davis suffered opioid addiction that opened the door to sprawling drug case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/panthers-lb-thomas-davis-suffered-opioid-addiction-that-opened-the-3921052",
        "published": "2026-08-28T07:23:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}