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Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich Set for Very Costly Divorce

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Chelsea Football Club Owner and Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich is set for his third, and likely costliest, divorce yet. On Monday Abramovich and his wife Dasha Zhukova released a joint statement indicating their end of their marriage. They deemed it a very amicable split, and indicated intentions of continuing to work together. Roman Abramovich is an extremely secretive … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich Set for Very Costly Divorce

Sharknado Writer, Field Museum Scientist Gave Fascinating Insights into Film

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“Sharknado, enough said,” the tagline to the cult classic original film reads. Last night the Field Museum of Natural History headed to the Music Box Theatre to present Sharknado as part of the cinema science series. Screenwriter Thunder Levin, yes, the man who wrote Sharknado, which attracted nearly 1.37 million viewers, was on site to discuss the “so bad that it’s … [Read more...] about Sharknado Writer, Field Museum Scientist Gave Fascinating Insights into Film

Matt and Laura Vandeberg Starting Iowa Football Marriage Trend

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The story of Iowa Hawkeyes football power couple Matt and Laura Vandeberg is a very familiar one. Football player at a glamor/ skill position dates cheerleader. Then comes a marriage proposal on the field right after a game. Cheerleader then breaks into broadcasting, working as a host. You know these types of tales, and this specific one received extensive national media … [Read more...] about Matt and Laura Vandeberg Starting Iowa Football Marriage Trend

Julia Roberts Visits Manchester United Training Camp at UCLA

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Julia Roberts, the legendary Hollywood actress and producer, stopped by Manchester United training camp in Westwood, California this week. United are in southern California training at the University of California-Los Angeles' Drake Stadium for their preseason exhibition tour of the United States. Roberts, who also took in the Red Devils 1-1 home draw with West Ham and a … [Read more...] about Julia Roberts Visits Manchester United Training Camp at UCLA

Diego Costa Surpasses Selena Gomez to Achieve Instagram Record

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Move over pop sensation Selena Gomez, because Diego Costa has stolen a bit of your thunder. The Spanish striker has reportedly said his goodbyes to Chelsea, but his return to Atletico Madrid is still a bit far from finalized at this point. With a sliver of hope and window just a teensy bit open, Besiktas fans got online and urged Costa to come join their club. Costa posted a … [Read more...] about Diego Costa Surpasses Selena Gomez to Achieve Instagram Record

NJ Governor Chris Christie Making Transition to Sports Talk Radio

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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has no more worries about approval ratings. In his next career, the ratings he'll be pre-occupied with will pertain to radio listenership. Christie is going through the motions as he finishes out his final term, blissfully aware that it no longer matters what the public thinks of him as a politician. The Fourth of July Holiday week, in … [Read more...] about NJ Governor Chris Christie Making Transition to Sports Talk Radio

New Chelsea FC Kit Launch Includes 2-D From Gorilllaz (Video, Photos)

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The new Chelsea FC kit was officially launched today, July 1, the same exact day the summer transfer window opened. Thus, it was a huge day for Chelsea Football Club, at least on the business side. The Blues announced the official addition of their first new player this summer, Willy Caballero, today. However, the kit launch promos brought out a special new guest, 2-D from … [Read more...] about New Chelsea FC Kit Launch Includes 2-D From Gorilllaz (Video, Photos)

New Man United Defender Victor Lindelof Hits London Pub

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Central defender Victor Lindelof is the first, and as of now the only, player Manchester United added this summer. Coming over from Benfica for £30.7 million on June 14th, the Swedish international is definitely moving up in the world. He's also adjusting to life in Great Britain, albeit with newly acquired riches. He and his wife Maja Nilsson went on a shopping spree in … [Read more...] about New Man United Defender Victor Lindelof Hits London Pub

Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs Dominate ESPY Nominations

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Kris Bryant followed up his National League Rookie of the Year Award winning 2015 with a NL Most Valuable Player clinching 2016. He was an All-Star both years and won (along with the rest of his Chicago Cubs teammates) the World Series in his second season. You may have heard a thing or to two about the Cubs winning the World Series, it was on all the home pages. All this … [Read more...] about Kris Bryant, Chicago Cubs Dominate ESPY Nominations