It's Black Wednesday at ESPN. While the total carnage from the ESPN layoffs is estimated to be about 100 jobs lost in total, the effects of these cuts loom much larger. That's because the positions being eliminated aren't those of obscure, but extremely vital behind-the-scenes people. It's the faces that we all know very well. Many prominent on-air talent people were let … [Read more...] about ESPN Layoffs: Collection of Some of the Best Twitter Reactions
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Tomi Lahren May Not Be Relevant Much Longer and Here’s Why
It’s possible that now is the end of the line for Tomi Lahren. At the very least it appears that her attempted foray into the mainstream and away from the far-right bubble isn’t going to work out. Legendary broadcaster Brent Musburger once said, in the 30 for 30 documentary “Pony Exce$$”, “once the local media turns its guns on you, you’re finished.” With all politics being … [Read more...] about Tomi Lahren May Not Be Relevant Much Longer and Here’s Why
Carli Lloyd in Man City, Crystal Dunn with Chelsea, Alex Morgan at Lyon, How Does NWSL Adjust?
Despite all the overall substantial infrastructure issues facing the National Women's Soccer League, the overall outlook is exceedingly positive. When you expand your product, and find a better broadcast deal than the one you held previously, it signals that things are moving in the right direction overall. However, as the league kicks off its fifth season this weekend, they … [Read more...] about Carli Lloyd in Man City, Crystal Dunn with Chelsea, Alex Morgan at Lyon, How Does NWSL Adjust?
ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
Rating the best films in the ESPN 30 for 30 series is a highly debatable endeavor, as there are so many great documentaries to choose from. Click the title where highlighted for a review/feature on that specific film. A year ago, I would have told you that there's Hillsborough, the college football docs, and then there's everything else. Still true, except now there's … [Read more...] about ESPN 30 for 30: Top 20 of All Time List
Mila Kunis to Throw Out First Pitch Saturday when Cubs Host Pirates
Mila Kunis was named the "sexiest woman alive" in February of 2013 by Esquire magazine. Whether or not that's "true," or "accurate," or whatever, I'll let you debate that. Clickbait junk like that is not really the sort of thing we do here. What we actually do here is cover the Chicago Cubs and on Saturday, April 15, television and movie star Mila Kunis will throw the … [Read more...] about Mila Kunis to Throw Out First Pitch Saturday when Cubs Host Pirates
2017 Movie Night Schedule at Wrigley Field Released
Tonight brings Chicago Cubs Opening Day with a trip to St. Louis, and a nationally televised clash against the arch-rival Cardinals. A week from tomorrow brings the home opener at Wrigley Field. Yes, the 2016 World Series Champions Cubs, the last great American sports news story turns the page to the next chapter starting....now. We shall see what the defending champions do … [Read more...] about 2017 Movie Night Schedule at Wrigley Field Released
Coastal Carolina Cheerleading Suspended; Amidst Prostitution Allegations
Coastal Carolina Cheerleading is currently dominating the sports news cycle, as the squad has been indefinitely suspended. A conduct investigation is the reason for the suspension, and the allegations include "a long list of things,” including prostitution, purchasing alcohol for underage team members, and paying others to complete their homework assignments. Coastal Carolina … [Read more...] about Coastal Carolina Cheerleading Suspended; Amidst Prostitution Allegations
Tomi Lahren Dismissal from TheBlaze Could Be an Example of “Failing Upwards”
While many rejoiced over news of TheBlaze network firing polarizing hostess Tomi Lahren, the schadenfreude could be both short-lived and premature. There’s so much conflicting information on this topic right now that it’s still TBD how exactly Tomi Lahren will leave the Glenn Beck run operation, and whether or not this results in a blessing-in-disguise for the polarizing and … [Read more...] about Tomi Lahren Dismissal from TheBlaze Could Be an Example of “Failing Upwards”
Kedi is a Documentary Film For More than Just Cat Lovers
“Kedi,” an engaging and entertaining documentary about the hundreds of thousands of cats who freely roam the streets of Istanbul, Turkey is a film with numerous traits mirroring its primary subject matter. Kedi, an 80-minute movie in Turkish with English subtitles, which opened at The Music Box Theatre this past Friday, meanders and saunters along just like a cat. Although it … [Read more...] about Kedi is a Documentary Film For More than Just Cat Lovers
American Writer’s Museum Comes to Chicago in May (Artist Renderings, Photos)
Mark your calendars for May 16th! That's when the American Writer's Museum, the first of its kind in this country, opens up in Chicago. The date is one day prior to the 117th anniversary of the first publication of Frank Baum's "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," an event that occurred right here in Chicago. The AWM will be located on the heart of Chicago's "Cultural Mile" on 180 N. … [Read more...] about American Writer’s Museum Comes to Chicago in May (Artist Renderings, Photos)