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Chicago Cubs Partner with Vile Sinclair to Launch their Own Network

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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 … [Read more...] about Chicago Cubs Partner with Vile Sinclair to Launch their Own Network

Why Football Teams are so Keen to Get Involved with Esports

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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 … [Read more...] about Why Football Teams are so Keen to Get Involved with Esports

Raheem Sterling Responds to Racial Abuse by Slamming Media Coverage

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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 … [Read more...] about Raheem Sterling Responds to Racial Abuse by Slamming Media Coverage

Manchester United Striker Romelu Lukaku Tries Rapping (Video)

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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 … [Read more...] about Manchester United Striker Romelu Lukaku Tries Rapping (Video)

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

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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 … [Read more...] about Mega Millions Golden Ticket: Someone in South Carolina Won $1.537 Billion

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

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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 … [Read more...] about New Jersey Sports Betting Grows Nearly 100% in September; More States to Legalize?

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

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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 … [Read more...] about Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich Unloads Nearly $100M in Property to Ex-Wife

Man United Tweet Photo of Kanye West in Club Jacket, Fans Get Confused

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As we speak, Kanye West is the top trending term of Twitter nationally due to his lunch at the Office and conversation about prison reform with President Donald Trump. While West has zero governmental policy making experiences or true sociopolitical credentials on which to stand, there he was drawing the attention of the nation's media. Attention that could be placed on the … [Read more...] about Man United Tweet Photo of Kanye West in Club Jacket, Fans Get Confused

Southern Charm Star Shep Rose Takes in Wine Event, Cubs Game

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It's not every day you run into Shep Rose, star of Bravo reality series "Southern Charm," but hey, life is random, isn't it? Rose was at the Kathryn Hall wine event last night at the W Hotel Chicago City Center. The HALL Napa Valley event included a vertical tasting, celebrating the release of the highly anticipated 2015 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon. Hall also hosted … [Read more...] about Southern Charm Star Shep Rose Takes in Wine Event, Cubs Game