By Carl Sachs Modafinil is a wakefulness-promoting substance part of the benzhydryl class. It was initially designed to help people suffering from sleep-related disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea or shift work sleep disorder. Doctors commonly prescribe it as Provigil and people who suffer from ADHD self-medicate with it. … [Read more...] about What’s All the Hype About Modafinil?
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Roman Abramovich, Bob Kraft in Talks for Chelsea-Revolution Match Combating Antisemitism
Say what you want about Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, as they are two extremely rich, prodigiously powerful and extremely polarizing men, but they are on the right side of history with this initiative. As part of Chelsea's aggressive antisemitism initiative, the west London club is in talks with Major League Soccer club New … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich, Bob Kraft in Talks for Chelsea-Revolution Match Combating Antisemitism
Xherdan Shaqiri Not Playing in UCL Match Due to Sociopolitical Concerns
Liverpool FC has decided not to travel attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri to their UEFA Champions League group stage clash tomorrow night at Red Star Belgrade. The decision was made due to off-the-pitch, not on-the-pitch concerns with reports circulating that the Swiss international, due to his Kosvan-Albanian heritage, would be the subject of political protests in Belgrade … [Read more...] about Xherdan Shaqiri Not Playing in UCL Match Due to Sociopolitical Concerns
Nemanja Matic Reveals Why He Won’t Wear a Poppy on his Shirt
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic took a lot of heat on social media over the weekend due to his controversial stance on the poppy emblem. Matic was the only United player not to wear the poppy emblem on his kit during Saturday's 2-1 win at AFC Bournemouth, and this decision drew a lot of ire from football fans. The remembrance poppy is an artificial flower that has … [Read more...] about Nemanja Matic Reveals Why He Won’t Wear a Poppy on his Shirt
Luke Shaw Gives Touching Message to Leicester City After Helicopter Tragedy
Manchester United left back Luke Shaw was among the many in the football world who paid their respects to the lives lost in the Leicester City tragedy on Saturday. Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, along with the four other people on board his private helicopter, passed away after the aircraft crashed in the King Power Stadium. Sunday and Monday has seen tributes for the … [Read more...] about Luke Shaw Gives Touching Message to Leicester City After Helicopter Tragedy
Liverpool FC Owners Pay Respect to Lives Lost in Leicester Helicopter Crash
It was routine on match days at the King Power Stadium to see the helicopter belonging to Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha take off from midfield after the contest was over. On Saturday however, this routine became devastation and tragedy. The helicopter lost power and plummeted to the parking lot where it crashed and burst into flames. The Leicester City owner … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Owners Pay Respect to Lives Lost in Leicester Helicopter Crash
New Jersey Sports Betting Grows Nearly 100% in September; More States to Legalize?
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?
Man United Tweet Photo of Kanye West in Club Jacket, Fans Get Confused
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
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Lawyer Acknowledges 2010 Kathryn Mayorga Settlement
Cristiano Ronaldo has a new criminal defense attorney in Las Vegas, Peter S. Christiansen, and he went on the offensive Wednesday, blasting media coverage of a rape claim made against his client. Kathryn Mayorga, a Nevada teacher and former model, alleges that the footballing superstar raped her during a 2009 encounter in a Las Vegas hotel. Christiansen maintains that media … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo’s Lawyer Acknowledges 2010 Kathryn Mayorga Settlement
Kathryn Mayorga Civil Case, Criminal Investigation Concerns Cristiano Ronaldo Sponsors
The allegations of rape made by Nevada woman Kathryn Mayorga against Cristiano Ronaldo are raising concerns among the footballing superstar's sponsors. Last week Las Vegas police decided to re-open the criminal investigation into Mayorga's accusations, which stem from a meeting on June 13, 2009. Additionally, Kathryn Mayorga filed a lawsuit last week against Ronaldo, and … [Read more...] about Kathryn Mayorga Civil Case, Criminal Investigation Concerns Cristiano Ronaldo Sponsors