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As eSports Takes Off, eSports Media Coverage Also Booming

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eSports are taking off like a rocket ship, and with it so are ancillary gaming industry businesses. These action packed eSports encounters have a high spectator value and drive a huge amount of curious fans and gamers from all around the world to watch the events unfold.  We’re talking about millions of eSports interested fans. This activity is a gold mine for advertisers who … [Read more...] about As eSports Takes Off, eSports Media Coverage Also Booming

Babe Ruth Called Shot Home Run at Wrigley Field Bat Up for Sale

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It's one of the most debated moments in baseball and Wrigley Field history – Babe Ruth’s “called shot” home run off Charlie Root in the 1932 World Series. Now you can own a piece of national past time history as the bat Ruth used for that legendary homer is now up for auction. What do you get the New York Yankees, or even Chicago Cubs, or general baseball fan that has … [Read more...] about Babe Ruth Called Shot Home Run at Wrigley Field Bat Up for Sale

Former Chelsea, Liverpool Striker Fernando Torres Linked to Chicago Fire

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There has been speculation for some time that Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres could be on his way to the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer. Earlier this month, the MLS' official website published a story on the Fire being interested in signing Torres, as they own his internal league rights, if the former Chelsea and Liverpool man decided he wanted to cross the pond … [Read more...] about Former Chelsea, Liverpool Striker Fernando Torres Linked to Chicago Fire

Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs AS Roma (UCL Semifinals)

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Liverpool FC are well aware of what AS Roma can do at home in the UEFA Champions League, with the Serie A side having just overcome a three goal deficit at the Stadio Olympico in the quarterfinals against Barcelona. Thus, they will keep the heat on in the away leg of the semifinal tie on Wednesday night, despite the 5-2 advantage that the Reds bring into this match. Or at … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction vs AS Roma (UCL Semifinals)

Oxlade-Chamberlain Suffers Knee Ligament Damage; Ruled Out for World Cup

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Liverpool and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain had a scary moment last week in Liverpool's 5-2 Champions League victory over AS Roma. The Ox was involved in a challenge with Roma’s Aleksandar Kolarov, and the end result saw the Englishman undergo a very lengthy treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp said the former Arsenal … [Read more...] about Oxlade-Chamberlain Suffers Knee Ligament Damage; Ruled Out for World Cup

Liverpool vs AS Roma Injury Report: Oxlade-Chamberlain, Strootman, Perotti

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In the lead-up to Wednesday night's away leg of their UEFA Champions League tie with AS Roma, Liverpool FC defender Joe Gomez says his team will continue being positive in attack. He told the media that his side will embody the belief that the best defense is a strong offense. Liverpool head into this match up 5-2 from the first leg, and overall very healthy. The only fresh … [Read more...] about Liverpool vs AS Roma Injury Report: Oxlade-Chamberlain, Strootman, Perotti

Liverpool Will Stay Aggressive at AS Roma, Says Defender Joe Gomez

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Despite the fact that they hold a very comfortable lead, Liverpool will not hold back in the road leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final tie with AS Roma, says the Reds' Joe Gomez. The Liverpool defender boasts that his side will not be content to sit back and play pragmatic, despite their current +3 goal advantage on aggregate. The Anfield outfit are well aware of … [Read more...] about Liverpool Will Stay Aggressive at AS Roma, Says Defender Joe Gomez

Liverpool Star Emre Can Finally Reaches Agreement to Join Juventus

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Liverpool holding midfielder Emre Can was acquired during the Brendan Rodgers regime from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2014. Since moving to Anfield as a 20-year-old, Can has developed very nicely under Jurgen Klopp, providing occasional scoring, in addition to his reliability and tactical awareness. The next step for the German international will reportedly be in … [Read more...] about Liverpool Star Emre Can Finally Reaches Agreement to Join Juventus

Liverpool Star Roberto Firmino Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension

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Liverpool have locked up one member of their "fab three" for a very long time, as the club announced a new long term extension for Roberto Firmino on Sunday. The Brazilian forward, who has 27 goals across all competitions this season, will be under contract until 2023. Firmino has combined with PFA Player of the Year Mo Salah and winger Sadio Mane to form an extremely … [Read more...] about Liverpool Star Roberto Firmino Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension