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Chicago Cubs Partner with Vile Sinclair to Launch their Own Network

February 13, 2019 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

On one level, this makes perfect sense. Sinclair Broadcast Group, a vile machine that pumps out MAGA propaganda, is partnering with the Chicago Cubs, a franchise owned by a family with, well you already know what Papa Ricketts is all about.

Just in case you forgot about Joe Ricketts’ donations to Donald Trump, he reminded you who he is in the recent leaked emails showcasing his bigotry and Islamophobia. At 6 a.m. central time this morning (because hey, let’s make sure everybody in Chicago starts their hump day with this news), the long discussed Cubs Network plans were finally made official.

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Filed Under: Business, Chicago Cubs, Entertainment/Media, MLB Tagged With: Chicago Cubs, Cubs, sinclair, sinclair broadcast group, sinclair broadcasting

Revisiting “Let’s Ram It,” the L.A. Rams Sexually Suggestive 1986 Music Video

January 30, 2019 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

With the Los Angeles Rams now back in the Super Bowl, it’s the perfect time to revisit their 1986 music video “Let’s Ram It,” which didn’t exactly specialize in the art of subtlety.

Remember, when the L.A. Rams recorded this monstrosity it was a very different time and political climate. When the Rams moved back to L.A. a couple of years ago, the internet’s virtual time capsule was dug up and “Let’s Ram it” was written about in several different publications. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: Entertainment/Media, Fashion, History, NFL, Social Issues Tagged With: l.a. rams, los angeles rams, ram it, super bowl 53, super bowl LIII

Why Football Teams are so Keen to Get Involved with Esports

January 30, 2019 By copy-editor Leave a Comment

By Joseph Connolly

Ever since competitive gaming came on the scene, it has been widely treated with suspicion by the traditional sporting world. Many commentators stated that it was little more than a sedentary activity, and had little to do with sporting excellence. Despite these reservations, it seems that a growing number of football clubs and players are keen to get involved with the esports phenomenon.

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Filed Under: Business, Entertainment/Media, Football/Soccer, Manchester City, Tech

The Universe of Slot Music You Have Never Thought Of

December 26, 2018 By copy-editor Leave a Comment

By James Connolly

Very few of us realize the level of focus and dedication that is put into the creation of the background music and sound effects we take for granted. Modern slot machines reach our emotions with the help of around 400 sound components inside. Ever wondered how and why is it crafted? Read on to discover.

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In Die Hard, What Christmas Eve Bowl Game has Notre Dame vs USC?

December 23, 2018 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

This weekend begins the bowl season, and with it the crappy bowl games that very few of us care about. Saturday brings us a cadre of bowl games that are just as awful as whatever bowl game hosted Notre Dame and USC in the classic Christmas film “Die Hard.”

The total number of bowl games has multiplied at an absurd rate these past few decades, but one truth still remains- real bowl games don’t start until after Christmas, and for the most part well after Christmas. Genuinely desirable bowl games still adhere to tradition, and take place on New Year’s. (For a preview of #14 Notre Dame vs #17 LSU go to this link)

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Filed Under: College Football, Entertainment/Media, History, Notre Dame

Raheem Sterling Responds to Racial Abuse by Slamming Media Coverage

December 9, 2018 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling has made an extremely strong response to his being racially abused by a Chelsea supporter during his side’s 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge yesterday. Both police and Chelsea Football Club are investigating the incident, and now Sterling has taken to social media and made his first public remarks about the incident.

Raheem Sterling posted a deep and profound message on his official Instagram account where he hit out not at the Chelsea fan, but at media coverage in general. Sterling posted photos of Daily Mail stories about teammates Tosin Adarabioyo and Phil Foden in order to convey an example of the difference between how white and black players are covered by the media.

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Filed Under: Chelsea, Entertainment/Media, Football/Soccer, Manchester City, News and Current Events, Politics, Social Issues

Manchester United Striker Romelu Lukaku Tries Rapping (Video)

November 19, 2018 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Happy international break everyone! Manchester United and Belgium star Romelu Lukaku didn’t see any action for his national team in the win over Iceland last week, due to a lingering hamstring problem (we’ll know more about the severity of his injury later in the week), but he was fit enough to rock the mic here for B/R.

So when he rocked up on the mic did he rock the mic right? See below, judge for yourself and then let your feelings be known in the comments section:

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Mega Millions Golden Ticket: Someone in South Carolina Won $1.537 Billion

October 24, 2018 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Willy Wonka has nothing on this golden ticket. Someone in South Carolina, who picked the numbers 5-28-62-65-70, with a Mega Ball #5, has just beaten the odds, and won $1.537 billion. Last night, a South Carolinian (or someone visiting the Palmetto state) beat the odds (one in 302,575,350) and won the second largest Mega Millions jackpot in U.S. lottery history.

The winner has not claimed the prize as of yet, and it could be weeks or months until he/she does. If they’re intelligent, they will do all they can to protect their anonymity.

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Legal Sports Gaming Provides Boost to U.S. Casinos, Pro Sports Leagues

October 20, 2018 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Legal sports gaming in America is quickly becoming a game changer; on several fronts. It’s changing how Americans think and feel about gambling overall, and it’s attracting new audiences to the activity, both online and at brick-and-mortar sites.

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New Jersey Sports Betting Grows Nearly 100% in September; More States to Legalize?

October 16, 2018 By paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Last Friday, the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released its September sports betting numbers, and the results were astounding. Sports bettors wagered a whopping $184 million, good for a 96 percent increase from August’s total of $95.6 million. Considering that sports gambling has only been legal in the state since June 14th, these numbers beat even the most optimistic of expectations.

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Filed Under: Business, College Basketball, College Football, Entertainment/Media, MLB, NBA, News and Current Events, NFL

Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Unloads Nearly $100M in Property to Ex-Wife

October 12, 2018 By paulmbanks 1 Comment

In August we learned that Chelsea Owner and Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich got the go ahead to construct a mega-mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. It’s a building that will consist of several adjoining townhouses, but also an edifice that it was widely believed he may never actually move into.

This week we learned who is going to have that property, Abramovich’s third ex-wife, Darya Zhukova. The couple divorced about a year ago, and she is set be handed close to $100 million in New York real estate has part of their divorce settlement.

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