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 …
Read More »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 »Lakers assistant Lionel Hollins, considered a higher risk, will not go to Orlando
LOS ANGELES – Lakers assistant coach Lionel Hollins will not join the team when he flies to Orlando, Florida, next week to restart the NBA season, a league source confirmed to ESPN on Friday. Hollins was considered a higher-risk person due to underlying medical conditions, the source told ESPN. He …
Read More »Last of Us 2 actress Laura Bailey shares death threats on Twitter
Abby’s voice from The Last of Us Part 2 is the target of online bullying. She turned to Twitter in an attempt to stop this madness. The internet can be a dark and sinister place. Users receive anonymity on certain platforms, which can lead to horrible behavior. This is the …
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