By Bill Burke Like many people, you may not have much time left over in your day due to family responsibilities, social engagements, and work obligations. Therefore, squeezing in play time is difficult. Like any other extra-curricular activity or hobby, playing games takes time, and you have to plan for it. However, there are things you can do to find time to play games even … [Read more...] about How To Keep Your Game Intact With A Busy Lifestyle
Social Issues
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
Cubs Initiate Genuine Damage Repair After Ricketts’ Islamophobic, Bigoted Emails, Announce CAIR Partnership
Monday saw the Chicago Cubs move from damage control mode to the damage repair phase of addressing the fallout caused by Joe Ricketts' leaked emails. The billionaire TD Ameritrade founder, already previously notorious for holding some bigoted and racist world views, saw his e-mail messages that conveyed severe Islamophobia, consistent bigotry and belief in bizarre conspiracy … [Read more...] about Cubs Initiate Genuine Damage Repair After Ricketts’ Islamophobic, Bigoted Emails, Announce CAIR Partnership
Addison Russell Made Things Worse Friday, Cubs Must Finally Do What’s Long Overdue
Somewhere within the conflicted but always colorful world of Cubs Twitter, I saw a tweet somewhere that echoed my sentiments exactly. "Less Addison Russell talking to the media, more Addison Russell getting released by the Chicago Cubs." Unless something drastic happens and an unexpected bombshell drops that is just not going to happen. Despite the growing number of Cubs … [Read more...] about Addison Russell Made Things Worse Friday, Cubs Must Finally Do What’s Long Overdue
Recovering From A Tragic Loss
By Joe Plunkett When a tragic loss hits you, there will be more things to deal with other than the the event itself. You have to deal with the grief and then with how this loss will impact your life. Many of us will seek the help of professional care, too many others might divert into unhealthy ways to cope with overwhelming feelings, while others will try to do it on their … [Read more...] about Recovering From A Tragic Loss
NIU Coach Thomas Hammock on Ravens Transition From Ray Rice (Exclusive)
Newly minted Northern Illinois football coach Thomas Hammock spent the past five seasons as running backs coach of the Baltimore Ravens, and his first year on the job was tumultuous to say the least. During Hammock's third month on the job, the video of Ray Rice beating his fiancee was released, and the team promptly terminated the contract of the franchise's all-time second … [Read more...] about NIU Coach Thomas Hammock on Ravens Transition From Ray Rice (Exclusive)
Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush on Why He’s Off Social Media
Editor's note: re-running this today, in the wake of the news that Brandon Wimbush has officially transferred to Central Florida, and will play his final season of college football at UCF. The adverse effects of social media are being further studied everyday. As the alarming results of these findings continue to gain more publicity, social media usage has started to stagnate. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush on Why He’s Off Social Media
5 Unusual Yet Effective Ways To Combat Addictions
By Kevin McDougal When a famous person dies as a result of alcohol or drug-related abuse, there is normally a frenzy of worldwide media coverage for a week or two with all sorts of advice on what needs to be done to avert such tragedies. Unfortunately, after a few days of reporting, it is back to business as usual and nothing or little changes. Speaking of which…this is … [Read more...] about 5 Unusual Yet Effective Ways To Combat Addictions
Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Maurizio Sarri Express Solidarity with Kalidou Koulibaly
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to deplorable racial abuse by Inter Milan supporters on Boxing Day at the San Siro. The home fans directed repeated racist chants, including monkey noises, at Koulibaly despite multiple announcements made over the venue public address system asking the fans to cease and desist. According to UEFA, three such warnings were made … [Read more...] about Sadio Mane, Mo Salah, Maurizio Sarri Express Solidarity with Kalidou Koulibaly