Every time I say this to people I expect them to look at me like I'm a complete nut bar and totally disagree, but instead they verify my thesis: Animal Instagram accounts are by far the best types of social media accounts going these days. I have used the best private Instagram viewer tool and found out that animal Instagram accounts are better than all types of social media … [Read more...] about Animal Instagram Accounts: Better than All Other Social Media Combined
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Cubs Broadcast Makes Monstrous Gaffe While Promoting Women’s Empowerment Night
If you're not familiar with the Twitter account @_youhadonejob1, then you really need to check it out and see what you're missing. The phrase "you only had one job" certainly applies to the producer and/or cameraman of the Chicago Cubs broadcast last night in Cincinnati. During their win over the Reds Wednesday night, the Cubs telecast ran an in game promotion for their … [Read more...] about Cubs Broadcast Makes Monstrous Gaffe While Promoting Women’s Empowerment Night
Owner Roman Abramovich Takes in First Chelsea FC Match of the Season
Persona non grata in the United Kingdom, Chelsea FC Owner Roman Abramovich has not seen his team play live and in person- until tonight. Yes, it was just a friendly, and every competitive match for Chelsea this season except one (London derby Europa League Final versus Arsenal on the 29th) has been played, but hey, the Russian oligarch is finally in the house. Abramovich was … [Read more...] about Owner Roman Abramovich Takes in First Chelsea FC Match of the Season
Sports Bank Founder to Give Talk at Fulbright Alumni Conference at Univ. of Arkansas
“Building Bridges: The Fulbright Legacy and the Future of International Exchange” will be taking place next weekend, May 17 to 19, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas and I will be on hand, hosting a round table on the state of journalism in the world today. Hosted by the German-American Fulbright Commission, in partnership with the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, it's a … [Read more...] about Sports Bank Founder to Give Talk at Fulbright Alumni Conference at Univ. of Arkansas
Martellus Bennett on How the NFL Discourages Individuality, Free-Thought (Exclusive)
During his NFL career, Martellus Bennett scored more than 30 touchdowns, accrued more than 4,500 receiving yards, won a Super Bowl with the 2016 New England Patriots and earned a Pro Bowl berth with the 2014 Chicago Bears. Not bad for artist and writer. Bennett was in town last week to do a public reading of his new children's book "Dear Black Boy," at Open Books, a … [Read more...] about Martellus Bennett on How the NFL Discourages Individuality, Free-Thought (Exclusive)
How a Chicago Fire Move Back to Soldier Field Would Affect City, Bridgeview
On Tuesday, news of the Chicago Fire potentially leaving suburban Bridgeview, moving back to Soldier Field, and even re-branding, dropped. It was all a bombshell to say the least. James Vlahakis, a Chicago based attorney who worked as outside counsel for a law firm previously retained by the Fire, first broke the story on Twitter. As the week went on, other outlets … [Read more...] about How a Chicago Fire Move Back to Soldier Field Would Affect City, Bridgeview
Danny Rose: Tottenham Star Makes Comments About Race We Must All Hear
Tottenham Hotspur and England star Danny Rose has given some candid commentary on the issue of race in contemporary world football that we all need to pay attention to. Rose has said that the ugly racism ever present in the beautiful game is so abominable that it makes him look forward to the days when his playing career is behind him. Danny Rose also said the fines levied … [Read more...] about Danny Rose: Tottenham Star Makes Comments About Race We Must All Hear
Should Athletes Be Allowed to Protest?
By Frankie Wallace Image Source: Pexels In February, eight basketball players from the University of Mississippi knelt during the national anthem in order to protest two confederate sympathizer groups who had gathered on their college campus. The hate groups’ rallies were formed in support of a sculpture of a confederate soldier on the school’s campus. Regardless, the Ole … [Read more...] about Should Athletes Be Allowed to Protest?
Chelsea FC News: Transfer Ban Appeal, “Final Whistle on Hate” Match
It's a big news day for Chelsea FC, with the club making a couple of major announcements within the past 24 hours. Yesterday, we learned the date and the official marketing title of the friendly that Chelsea will stage at the New England Revolution with the purposes of combating Anti-Semitism. Today, we saw Chelsea formally announce their appeal of the transfer ban FIFA … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC News: Transfer Ban Appeal, “Final Whistle on Hate” Match
Romelu Lukaku Slams Certain Aspects of Media Coverage, Deems it Racist
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has joined Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in hitting out at certain aspects of media coverage in the British press. Both of the Manchester forwards find the English media to act racist at times, but Lukaku did not single out any outlet or reporter by name. Which is in stark contrast to Sterling, who posted an example of the … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Slams Certain Aspects of Media Coverage, Deems it Racist