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Here are the Best Free World Cup Live Streams

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JOCA_PH/Shutterstock.com The 2022 FIFA World Cup has already provided us with plenty of action from Qatar. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi have all been lighting up the score sheets in the opening few days. Aside from the regular suspects though, there have been some surprises, shocks, and twists in this year’s World Cup, which shows that it’s … [Read more...] about Here are the Best Free World Cup Live Streams

7 Tips to Enhance Your World Cup Viewing Experience

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The World Cup is one of the most exciting times for fans of football (or soccer). In general, when it comes to sports, more people are opting for streaming online rather than watching old fashion cable TV to support their favorite team. On top of that, it’s a nice way to save money since not many can make it to the World Cup anyways. Since this tournament is every four years, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to Enhance Your World Cup Viewing Experience

The connection between sports gambling and bingo

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There is no denying that both bingo and gambling are two of the most popular pastimes all over the world. What might come as a surprise to some people, however, is the fact that there is a degree of connection between the two. Namely, bingo used to be – and still is, in some cases – a form of gambling. While it might not be as intense or “serious” as playing poker or betting on … [Read more...] about The connection between sports gambling and bingo

What Does Cross-platform Play Mean in Gaming?

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A multiple-player feature, cross-platform play in gaming is a term that describes games accessible on many systems. It allows gamers to play one title on different platforms. For instance, if you own a PS5, you can play with a pal who has a PS4. Essentially, it gets rid of barriers and makes gaming more fun because different players can enjoy one title across different … [Read more...] about What Does Cross-platform Play Mean in Gaming?

John Oliver Exposed Paid-for-Patriotism in Sports

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Today is Veteran's Day, and with it a culmination of the week that sees the world of sports ramp up the military-industrial complex marketing machine. What at first seemed like a noble way to honor America's heroes, and in some ways, sometimes still actually is, degenerated into jingoistic, formulaic corporate promotion. It's an armed race all right, between sports television … [Read more...] about John Oliver Exposed Paid-for-Patriotism in Sports

Every Big Ten Football Program as a Character from The Simpsons

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The graphic below, of which we are uncertain the origin, serves as the centerpiece of this post. We first saw this on The Big Lead, many years ago, but that link is now dead. Enjoy as we try to decipher why certain Big Ten football programs were assigned certain characters, and others...well, we really have no idea about the analogy. … [Read more...] about Every Big Ten Football Program as a Character from The Simpsons