It's really astounding when you think about it- in an era when almost no one is willing to pay for news content, recruiting services can survive and thrive off a subscription-based business model. The year-round extensive coverage of college recruiting, at every step in the process, has destroyed media coverage of college sports. It's not just the rise of the … [Read more...] about College Sports Fans Beware the Nefarious Influence of the Recruiting-Industrial Complex
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Jurgen Klopp Compares Liverpool to Rocky, Manchester City to Ivan Drago
There are many fans of the Rocky movie franchise who believe that part IV was the best film in the series, as it most easily lends itself to the classic David vs. Goliath motif. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is only the latest sports figure to reference the classic tale from 1987 of the American Rocky Balboa (portrayed by Sylvester Stallone) upsetting the heavily favored … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Compares Liverpool to Rocky, Manchester City to Ivan Drago
Video of Romelu Lukaku Rocking out to Dr. Dre, Showing Off Cars Goes Viral
Striker Romelu Lukaku has reported back to Manchester United following his post World Cup holiday. Lukaku had a fantastic tournament, helping lead Belgium to a historic third place finish in Russia. Before coming back to his club team though, Lukaku posted a video on his Twitter account, set to Dr. Dre's 1992 hit "Let me Ride," showing off how he lived large during his … [Read more...] about Video of Romelu Lukaku Rocking out to Dr. Dre, Showing Off Cars Goes Viral
Bill Murray Stories: New Doc Exactly What’s Needed Right Now
Paying very close attention to current events these days is a lugubrious chore. Keeping up on trending terms, then seeing why they’re trending, is also currently a very depressing experience. We really need something and/or someone to step in and remind us all what is actually good about American life. Enter “The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned From A Mythical Man." … [Read more...] about Bill Murray Stories: New Doc Exactly What’s Needed Right Now
Five Tips for Learning How to Play Tennis for the First Time
As Wimbledon enters its final week, many people across the world have tennis fever right now. Mid summer is a chance for more people to hit the tennis courts, whether they be seasoned, novice or anywhere else in between. If you're a club pro, or as experienced as one, then this article is not for you. What follows is for the beginner who is just learning the ropes of tennis. … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Learning How to Play Tennis for the First Time
UFC 229 and 230 Starting to take Shape
By Patrick Pearse It looks like October and November will be stunning months for fans of the Mixed Martial Arts. UFC will be holding two events: UFC 229 in Las Vegas and the UFC 230 card at Madison Square Garden in New York. Big shows need main events but as of yet nothing has been confirmed. However, the rumor mill is currently working overtime. UFC 229 seems to be heading … [Read more...] about UFC 229 and 230 Starting to take Shape
Danica Patrick a Brand Now, Leaves Behind Complicated Racing Legacy
Danica Patrick is certainly a polarizing figure, but today isn’t really the time and place for her cliche “retirement bounce.” There’s no need to look at what she accomplished or didn’t accomplish in auto racing through rose colored glasses right now. She is what she is- someone who accomplished a lot of milestones in the sport that no woman previously had, but a mediocre … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick a Brand Now, Leaves Behind Complicated Racing Legacy
NFL Goes Full On Meathead, Panders to Right Wing Troglodytes
Take care NFL- it's been nice knowing you! This is certainly not the National Football League that us older millenials/younger Gen Xers used to know and love. While it's been painfully obvious for some time that the NBA peaked long ago with its 1990s Golden Age, yesterday we learned that the NFL is over the hill too. At least in this instance the league isn't micro-managing … [Read more...] about NFL Goes Full On Meathead, Panders to Right Wing Troglodytes
Danica Patrick, Anna Kournikova of Racing, to Host the ESPYs
Danica Patrick has accomplished a lot of "firsts," among women, in the history of auto racing. She's the first woman to: lead laps at the Indianapolis 500, finish in the top five at the Indy 500, secure pole position in a NASCAR Cup Series race, gain the pole in the Daytona 500 and win a race in a North American open wheel series. However, her actual accomplishments are still … [Read more...] about Danica Patrick, Anna Kournikova of Racing, to Host the ESPYs
Real Madrid: Stadium Tour Reflects Regal Club History and Royal City
Real Madrid, the Reyes Del Europa (Kings of Europe) reflect their home city about as well as any sports team can. Their name translates to royalty, and their crest is the crown of the monarchy, a perfect symbol to embody the Spanish capital, as Madrid was once, centuries ago, the seat of the world's most powerful empire. Madrid is a city that's stately, grand, … [Read more...] about Real Madrid: Stadium Tour Reflects Regal Club History and Royal City