While the end of 2019 may seem like a stopping point for both the year and decade, it truly serves as a time to reflect on the start of something fresh: a new era in each of the Big Four leagues.
What if there was a way to spark some interest in football video games again? What if there was a way to tackle the industry head on and add a new flavor to the gaming world?
Social media has become a dominant trend across every sport over the last few years, with some leagues handling the pressure of a 24-hour news cycle better than others. Many … Continue Reading For better or worse: Evaluating the impact of social media on the NBA as LeBron James adds to China controversy
After five seasons, we’ve officially reached the end for “Ballers” on HBO. As Lance said in the show’s series finale, “it was a magical run while it lasted.” As much … Continue Reading ‘Ballers’ series finale synopsis/review: ‘It was a magical run while it lasted’
To the victor go the spoils, and when you’re Spencer Strasmore, it looks like you get those spoils all across the board at a rapid pace.
Much like an 18-game NFL regular season would provide disappointment for many NFL players, it looks like fans of “Ballers” might be in for some similar sentiments as the show … Continue Reading ‘Ballers’ Season 5, Episode 6 synopsis/review: ‘A century-old institution’
If you’re still deciding on whether or not to give the final season of “Ballers” a shot, the fifth episode of the show’s final frame may be the catalyst you … Continue Reading ‘Ballers’ Season 5, Episode 5 synopsis/review: ‘Don’t die on your sword’
What if I told you that the league’s best wide receiver could get himself shipped out of three different cities in less than a year? What if I told you … Continue Reading Out of Business: The full timeline of Antonio Brown’s 11-day tenure with the Patriots
In a move that could come as shocking to some and one that’s just a matter of time for others, the Patriots have officially cut ties with wide receiver Antonio … Continue Reading Patriots release Antonio Brown as wide receiver says goodbye to Tom Brady, Bill Belichick on social media
Another week, another episode closer to the end of “Ballers” as the show quickly makes its way through its fifth and final season. The show has caught some flack in … Continue Reading ‘Ballers’ Season 5, Episode 4 synopsis/review: ‘Best shot is to shoot straight’
Stop me if you’ve heard this before: A star wide receiver heads to the Raiders midway through his career, but eventually wants out of Oakland. The Patriots then swoop in … Continue Reading Is Antonio Brown the next Randy Moss? Former Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi doesn’t agree as he and Moss react to Brown’s new deal
Sure, the Antonio Brown drama with the Raiders was entertaining to watch. However, the biggest takeaway from all of the madness that went down in the week leading up to … Continue Reading Business is Boomin’: Comparing the 2019 Patriots after Antonio Brown signing to Tom Brady’s best offenses
The time has finally come: “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders” is officially over. This season has seen a lot of ups and downs, between the relentless repetition … Continue Reading ‘Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders’ Episode 5 synopsis/review: Don’t cry because the season’s over, smile because it happened
An 80-yard football field is usually one of those things that you’d ask Jon Gruden about jokingly just to hear what wild things would come out of his mouth about … Continue Reading ‘Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders’ Episode 4 synopsis/review: While the field may fall short, Jon Gruden doesn’t
If it seems like there’s been a new wrinkle every week with the drama surrounding Antonio Brown, it’s because that’s exactly what’s been happening, and Hard Knocks has been reaping … Continue Reading ‘Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders’ Episode 3 synopsis/review: Jon Gruden shines as ‘Enemy of the State’ Antonio Brown returns
The action taking place on ‘Hard Knocks’ every year is certainly real, with players’ lives getting featured in a unique way and the behind-the-scenes elements giving a sneak peek into … Continue Reading ‘Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders’ Episode 2 synopsis/review: Antonio Brown drama takes center stage
The Swing of Things 