When thinking of a villain, most will think of a manic figure who lurks in the shadows bent on destruction and devastation. In sports, the term is slightly broader. It’s reserved for both athletes and coaches who have created devastation and heartbreak for a fan base – think of Eli …
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How Madden can finally fix his franchise mode
On Twitter for the past few days, #FixMaddenFranchise has been trending: during a global pandemic, in the midst of a contentious election and protests against racial injustice, and as sports will finally resume. People love Madden. Or they love to hate Madden. Or they hate having to love Madden. That’s …
Read More »How Black MLB Players Are Bound by Conservative Baseball Culture
Programming note: Watch “Race in America: A Candid Conversation” on NBC Sports Bay Area on Friday, July 3 at 8 pm Limited to 750 highly skilled men, it is one of the best jobs in the world. There is no 8 to 5 workout, no heavy lifting, and setup is …
Read More »OnePlus Nord, Samsung Galaxy Note 20, POCO M2 Pro, ASUS ROG Phone 3 forums open
The smartphone industry is gearing up for some exciting smartphone launches. Among these is OnePlus’ return to the mid-range segment with OnePlus Nord, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series, ASUS ROG Phone 3, and POCO’s next midrange, the POCO M2 Pro. All of these devices are expected to , except …
Read More »Botswana senior veterinarian defends investigations into unexplained elephant deaths
GABORONE (Reuters) – Botswana’s top wildlife veterinarian on Friday rejected accusations by some conservationists that the government had not moved fast enough to investigate the unexplained deaths of at least 275 elephants. Authorities said Thursday they were still trying to find out what killed the elephants around two months after …
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