Take care NFL- it's been nice knowing you! This is certainly not the National Football League that us older millenials/younger Gen Xers used to know and love. While it's been painfully obvious for some time that the NBA peaked long ago with its 1990s Golden Age, yesterday we learned that the NFL is over the hill too. At least in this instance the league isn't micro-managing … [Read more...] about NFL Goes Full On Meathead, Panders to Right Wing Troglodytes
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Marcus Rashford Pays Tribute to Manchester Arena Bombing Victims
On the one year anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford provided a message for the families of the victims, and his hometown. On May 22, 2017, 22 lives were lost and hundreds were injured when a terrorist detonated a bomb at the arena during an Ariana Grande concert. On Tuesday morning, Rashford posted a message to his official … [Read more...] about Marcus Rashford Pays Tribute to Manchester Arena Bombing Victims
Meghan Markle Prince Harry Wedding Shouldn’t Be Publicly Funded
Absolutely no one, outside family and friends of the couple, SHOULD CARE about Saturday’s royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but unfortunately that train has long left the station. The Royal Wedding as a "news story" is the biggest nothing burger of all nothing burgers, but what can you do? This endeavor, for some reason, is considered worth paying attention … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle Prince Harry Wedding Shouldn’t Be Publicly Funded
Cinco de Mayo No Fiesta for Chicago Fire; Atlanta United Cruise
All the ingredients were there to provide a special night for the Chicago Fire: Cinco de Mayo falling on a Saturday, a late night kickoff in summer weather (when the very preceding Chicago Fire home game was hard core winter weather), and the best team in Major League Soccer (Atlanta United) coming to town. Atlanta came in to this match second in the MLS in points this … [Read more...] about Cinco de Mayo No Fiesta for Chicago Fire; Atlanta United Cruise
Two Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder at Liverpool-Roma Match
Violence erupted again ahead of another Liverpool UEFA Champions League match at Anfield. AS Roma ultras attacked Liverpool supporters with belts and batons ahead of the Reds 5-2 victory in the home leg of their semifinal tie with the Serie A side. A 53-year-old male Liverpool supporter was seriously injured and left in critical condition following an assault that resulted … [Read more...] about Two Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder at Liverpool-Roma Match
Anthony Rizzo: Stoneman Douglas Grad Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is a Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Graduate who continues giving back to his alma mater. Rizzo, one of the most visible players in Major League Baseball, continues using the power of his celebrity platform for good- bringing awareness to #MSDStrong whenever he can. The Cubs opened the 2018 season in South Florida, with a four … [Read more...] about Anthony Rizzo: Stoneman Douglas Grad Calls for Stricter Gun Laws
Mohamed Salah Heroics Inspiring Fans to Convert to Islam
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is developing into a superstar this season, and he's now currently the front-runner to win PFA Player of the Year. His game winning goal today, in a 2-1 come-from-behind triumph at Crystal Palace, saw his tying Chelsea legend Didier Drogba for the most single season goals (29) scored by an African player in Premier League history. Remember, the … [Read more...] about Mohamed Salah Heroics Inspiring Fans to Convert to Islam
New England Patriots the GOOD GUYS on March For Our Lives Weekend
Warning: the following post will subject you, the reader, to extremely high levels of cognitive dissonance. The New England Patriots are now wearing the white cowboy hat, instead of the black one; at least temporarily. You may think the Patriots are the bad guys, but on this issue, the one that matters the most right now in America, they are on the right side of history. … [Read more...] about New England Patriots the GOOD GUYS on March For Our Lives Weekend
Loyola Chicago: ’63 Title Team Slaughtered Jim Crow Segregationists
Loyola Chicago, now back in the Final Four for the first time since 1963, claimed the state of Illinois' only national title during their last trip to college basketball's biggest stage. They did it by outlasting Cincinnati, who were then at the height of their power, coming off back-to-back national championships, partially fueled by the greatness of Oscar … [Read more...] about Loyola Chicago: ’63 Title Team Slaughtered Jim Crow Segregationists
Loyola Basketball: Progressive Past Makes Ramblers Likable Today
The Loyola basketball program is back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since Marty McFly and Doc Brown were time traveling. Yes, until now, 1985 was the most recent season that the Ramblers dancing in March Madness. The Missouri Valley Conference regular season and conference tournament champions are likely to land on the #12 or #11 line come this Selection Sunday, and … [Read more...] about Loyola Basketball: Progressive Past Makes Ramblers Likable Today