Tag Archive: NFL

NFL Week 13 Recap

The NFL is well underway, with teams vying for playoff spots. If you’re not up to speed, catch Week 13’s highlights here:  

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Lebron James and Politics in Sports

The NFL season has kicked off and with it the political climate both on and off the field has begun to heat up. Similar tensions can be seen across a wide range of sports, including basketball. Lebron James recently spoke out about the situation, calling for unity across the country.

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NFL Changes: Natalie Ravitz Becomes VP of Communications

Certainly, there is something new happening in the NFL all the time, and someone needs to manage that information. The NFL has recently announced a new hire, as Natalie Ravitz will serve as their senior VP of communications. Ravitz comes from an impressive PR background, having served as Rupert Murdoch’s Chief of Staff at News…

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Zarsha Leo CEO on the Super Bowl Blackout

This year’s Super Bowl started out rather dry, with the 49ers trailing behind the Ravens 21-6. The half time show featured a disappointing performance from Beyonce, as well as a brief visit from Destiny’s Child. To top it all off, power was lost at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for a total of 34 minutes, making it…

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49ers Vs. Cardinals Highlights

Here are the highlights from this NFL season’s clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals.  

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Tim Tebow on Joining the Jets

As the entire nation of NFL fans surely knows, Tim Tebow has joined the New York Jets as a backup quarterback. Though there has been much discussion regarding Tebow's new role alongside the Jets QB Mark Sanchez and their future relationship, the two athletes have suggested the beginning of a strong, mutual relationship. Tebow has…

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Go, Go, Go, Green Bay Packers!

  No matter what kind of player you are, or how great a team you’re playing for, don’t even think of competing with the Green Bay Packers right now.  The NFL team is seemingly on an unstoppable roll.  The team can thank its luck to either the stars in heaven or the stars on their…

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Bring on the NFL

Fans and players alike are waiting breathlessly for the NFL to begin in full force. Here is the Countdown to Kickoff video of the Baltimore Ravens from Fox Sports, mapping out the team’s advantages and disadvantages this season. Countdown to Kickoff: Ravens copy

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NFL Lockout May Be Nearing Its End

The NFL and the NFL Players Association seem to be headed towards an agreement and an end to the four-month strike, with a vote scheduled for Monday and a ten-year labor agreement. According to NFL.com, both sides of negotiators were busy working out the details and plans over the past week in preparation for the…

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Packers Win Super Bowl; Cavaliers Set Losing Streak Record

The Green Bay Packers battled fiercely against the Pittsburgh Steelers for the biggest, most respected prize in U.S. sports, coming out victorious with a score of 31-25. Both teams had a great season, and were pretty evenly matched, with the Packers rising throughout the season and the Steelers just as tough as they were two…

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Kobe Bryant Wins Oscar for Best Animated Short Film

18-time All Star Kobe Bryant has just added another award to his record by winning an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film on Sunday. The film, entitled “Dear Basketball,” is based on Bryant’s retirement letter which was published in the Players Tribune in 2015. The film was directed with Glen Keane, an animator who worked…

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Super Bowl LII Commercial Leaks

Super Bowl Sunday is here and while most viewers will be watching for the football, some (if not the majority) will also be watching for the commercials. A few of this year’s ads have been leaked and are already being shared across the internet. What do you think?  

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Sports Stars Bringing Joy to Children’s Hospitals

There’s very little worse than a kid being sick.  As such, people from all walks of life are often found trying to bring cheer to these individuals in whatever way they can.  Especially around the festive Christmas period – when those who are sick tend to feel even more isolated – stars try to bring…

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NFL Week 13 Recap

The NFL is well underway, with teams vying for playoff spots. If you’re not up to speed, catch Week 13’s highlights here:  

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16 Year Old Wins Gymnastics World Title With Her Glasses On

16-year-old Morgan Hurd has just shattered a glass ceiling by winning the gymnastics world championship title– with her glasses on. The Harry Potter-loving teen has been watching the competition on TV since she was a child, and didn’t think twice when she decided to wear her glasses while working to become a gymnast. “I tried…

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Lebron James and Politics in Sports

The NFL season has kicked off and with it the political climate both on and off the field has begun to heat up. Similar tensions can be seen across a wide range of sports, including basketball. Lebron James recently spoke out about the situation, calling for unity across the country.

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Justin Thomas Wins 2017 PGA Championship

The 2017 PGA Championship yielded exciting results, with Justin Thomas completing the tournament at -8, just two shots ahead of his competitors. His first major win, this competition awarded Thomas with $1.89 million. In the past, Thomas was only ranked among the top 10 of major tournaments once: he tied for 9th place at the…

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Kevin Durant Takes $10 Million Pay Cut to Boost Warriors Roster

Talk about a team player. After an incredible season, 2017 NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant opted out of his contract prior to the opening of the NBA free agency period, but not for the reason you may have expected. In a surprising move, Durant renegotiated a 2-year contract at a much lower rate in order…

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And the Stanley Cup Goes To…

The Pittsburgh Penguins! In a great game held two days ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Nashville Predators 2-0, winning the series in six games.  This is the fifth time the team has won the Cup and the second consecutive time (something that has not happened in 19 years).  Thusly,  there are quite the celebrations…

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Petrosie to Join the Academy of Art University

In exciting news for the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, former Dixie High School pitcher, Chris Petrosie, has committed to join the Academy of Art University in the fall. Petrosie has shown his skills at the Yakima Valley Community College in Washington for the last two years. He posted a 15-6 overall record…

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