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Gallery: A Look at the Upcoming Fallout Series
Sports Media (Via Bethesda Game Studios) Anthony Miranda / Gaming / August 17, 2022 Gallery: A Look at the Upcoming Fallout Series Fallout is a huge video game franchise developed by Interplay Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks. Fans of the enormous gaming series have enjoyed great content since 1997 as the game’s popularity continues to grow.
Mayzomatic announces signing with The Volume Sports
Sports Media Photo via YouTube Colson Valby / Gaming / August 17, 2022 Mayzomatic announces signing with The Volume Sports Up and coming YouTuber/Twitch streamer Brady “Mayzomatic” Mays is joining The Volume Sports, the podcast network owned by Colin Cowherd. Mayzomatic is known for streaming Madden and has been on the Twitch scene since Madden 18. His streams involve lots of energy and they are fun to watch when he shows emotion, both good and bad.
Top 5 Things I'm Going To Buy When I'm Rich -
Sports Media Trey Daubert / Fantasy Football, Gaming, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, Soccer, UFC / July 31, 2022 Top 5 Things I’m Going To Buy When I’m Rich Don’t tell me money can’t buy happiness. That’s just a con that a rich person told you. I can’t wait to be rich. The haters think I’ll never get there but I know I’m going to be rich eventually. I know this because my thoughts are valid because I am smart. I did a little thinking and came up with a list. The top 5 things I’m going to buy when I’m rich.
49ers, Deebo Samuel Agree To Three-Year Contract Extension
Sports Media (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NFL / July 31, 2022 49ers, Deebo Samuel Agree To Three-Year Contract Extension DK Metcalf just signed a three-year extension three days ago. If nothing else, it served as a framework to a deal for the 49ers and Deebo Samuel. Well, just like that we have a new contract for Deebo. The former second round pick out of South Carolina has signed a new contract extension worth $71.55 million over the next three years.
Aaron Donald Return Influenced by McVay
Sports Media Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Matt Hanifan / NFL / July 31, 2022 Aaron Donald would not have returned to Rams if Sean McVay wasn’t head coach Ahead of Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, there was speculation swirling between whether star defensive tackle Aaron Donald and head coach Sean McVay would return in 2022.
NBA 2k23 - What We Know and What We Want
Sports Media (@NBA2K official Twitter account) Colson Valby / Gaming / July 31, 2022 Fall is approaching, and that means a new 2K game coming out. I played 2K a decent amount this year, and the game was solid. However, there were some things I did not like. 2K could potentially fix them for next season, though. Here are the things we know and want for NBA 2K23. What We Know Release Date/Cover Athlete NBA 2K23 will be released in early September, as it has in previous years.
Madden 23 - What We Know and What We Want
Sports Media Washington Post illustration; EA Sports Colson Valby / Gaming / July 31, 2022 Madden 23 – What We Know and What We Want It’s that time of year again. Summer has passed, and fall is upon us. That means new sports games come out. Madden 23 is a couple of weeks away, and I cannot wait for the release. If it’s anything like the beta, it should be an awesome year for football fans. Here is what we know and what we want for Madden 23.
NBA Great Bill Russell Passes Away Aged 88
Sports Media (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) Alex Cervantes / NBA / July 31, 2022 Celtics Legend Bill Russell Passes Away at 88 NBA and Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell passed away on Sunday, his family announced in a statement on social media. Russell, an 11-time NBA champion as a player and coach, was 88 years old. Russell is one of the winningest athletes of all time, collecting hardware at every step along his basketball journey.
AEW President Tony Khan Takes Hilarious Dig at Vince McMahon Following WWE Retirement
Sports Media Credit: AEW Mark Izzo / Uncategorized / July 22, 2022 AEW President Tony Khan Takes Hilarious Dig at Vince McMahon Following WWE Retirement Tony Khan, AEW President, and CEO took to Twitter to take a dig at Vince McMahon after the latter announced his retirement from WWE on Friday. Khan has been CEO and President of All Elite Wrestling since it started in 2019. AEW has been known to take some shots at WWE both over social media and during their shows.
NCAA Football 23 - What We Know & What We Want
Sports Media EA Sports Colson Valby / College Football, Gaming / July 22, 2022 NCAA Football 23 – What We Know & What We Want One more summer to go, and NCAA Football will be back. Yes, the video game series every college sports fan has been eagerly waiting for is almost back. There has not been a game release since 2013 because of the absence of name, image and likeness (NIL). Now that NIL is a thing, NCAA Football can come back, making fans super hyped, like myself.
Vince McMahon Confirms His Retirement From WWE, Names Successors
Sports Media Credit: WWE Mark Izzo / Uncategorized / July 22, 2022 Vince McMahon Confirms His Retirement From WWE, Names Successors Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO, announced that he is retiring from the WWE. after leading the company since 1982 when he bought it from his father. McMahon has been in the headlines for the past month with sexual misconduct allegations against him and stepped down as CEO in June.
Marzzman Newscast #8: Did Halo Infinite Co-op Impress?
Sports Media Marsilio Langella / Gaming / July 22, 2022 In this video, the Marzzman Crew covers the biggest news topics of the week. Did Halo Infinite Co-op impress? Apex Pro gets banned. Ex-EA CEO blasts current Devs? Is CD Projekt Red in trouble? Drop a thumbs up, sub to support the channel, and share with someone ya know! Link Tree Marzzman Merch Support Vendetta Sports Media by buying some awesome merch! Updated daily with new gear! Previous post Next post
Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Training Camp Preview
Sports Media After another dominant season, Patrick Mahomes will be looking for more talent around him this Chiefs offseason. (Jay Biggerstaff/USA Today) Kevin Martin / NFL / July 22, 2022 Kansas City Chiefs 2022 Training Camp Preview The Chiefs continued their recent dominance in 2021. They barely missed out on the Super Bowl by losing to the Bengals in OT in the AFC Championship. Most of the talk this offseason has centered around the departure of Tyreek Hill.
UFC Fight Night 208 Preview and Predictions
Sports Media (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) James Herrick / UFC / July 22, 2022 UFC Fight Night 208 Preview and Predictions The UFC will be in London, England at the O2 Arena on Saturday, July 23 for UFC Fight Night 208. This is the second UFC event in London this year and once again, the UFC brought a stacked card for the English fans. For the second week in a row, the card will have an earlier start time than normal. The main card will start at 3 p.m. ET while the prelims start at 12 p.m. ET.
JuJu Smith-Schuster's Return to Fantasy Football Stardom is Now -
Sports Media (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Aaroh Desai / Fantasy Football, NFL / July 11, 2022 JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Return to Fantasy Football Stardom is Now Do you know what Matthew Stafford, Cordarrelle Patterson and Deebo Samuel had in common last year? Yes, they were elite performing players at their respective positions, but more importantly, they all had something to prove. You need to start looking for guys like them because it’s going to transform your perspective in fantasy football.
Marzzman Newscast Ep. 7: God of War Reactions
Sports Media Marzzman Newscast Ep.7 God of War Ragnarock Marsilio Langella / Gaming / July 11, 2022 In this video, we break down the biggest gaming news of the week.
NBA 2K23 Cover Athlete Revealed
Sports Media (Via Visual Concepts) Anthony Miranda / Gaming / July 11, 2022 NBA 2K23 Cover Athlete Revealed The wait is over to see who would receive the honor of being named the NBA 2K23 cover athlete. Devin Booker will be on the cover of the new 2K23 standard edition. This is Booker’s first time as the cover athlete, and his selection continues the trend of the past few years of younger players being featured on the cover.
NHL 23: What We Know and What We Want
Sports Media Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Colson Valby / Gaming / July 11, 2022 NHL 23: What We Know and What We Want NHL 23 is only a few months away, and I cannot wait. NHL 22 was not bad, in my opinion, given EA chose to listen to the community. Nevertheless, it’s the only simulation hockey game out, and hockey fans can make the most of it. Here are some of the features we already know and some that I want back in NHL 23. What We Know 1.
NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Tampa Bay Lightning
Sports Media Mark LoMoglio/NHLI via Getty Images Colson Valby / NHL / July 7, 2022 NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning grinded their way through this 2021-22 season, finishing with a record of 51-23-8, good for 110 points and third place in the Atlantic. Tampa Bay fought their way through the playoffs advancing all the way to the Stanley Cup Final.
Capcom Announces Dragon’s Dogma 2
Sports Media (Via Capcom) Anthony Miranda / Gaming / July 3, 2022 Capcom Announces Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dragon’s Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno announced that Dragon’s Dogma 2 is in the production phase. Itsuno released a full video where he discussed many of the game’s aspects during the “10 Years of Dragon’s Dogma” digital celebration. Dragon’s Dogma is an action role-playing video game developed by Capcom that was released in 2012.
How the Madden NFL 23 Beta is Different to Madden 22
Sports Media Washington Post illustration; EA Sports Colson Valby / Gaming, NFL / July 3, 2022 How the Madden NFL 23 Beta is Different to Madden 22 I spent a good amount of time on the Madden 23 beta, and I’m sad that I have to go back to ’22 for one more month. For the crowd saying, “It’s the same game with a newly updated roster,” I hate to break it to you, that statement is wrong. Here are my takeaways from the Madden 23 beta and how it contrasts to its predecessor. 1.
Top Five College Football Coaches with Something to Prove in 2022
Sports Media Steven Branscombe/Getty Images Colson Valby / College Football / July 3, 2022 Top Five College Football Coaches with Something to Prove in 2022 Every school has had a coach where they just didn’t work out, with names like Mike Shula (Alabama) and Ron Zook (Florida) coming to mind. One more underwhelming season from these five men, and they are looking for new jobs. Here are my top five coaches in college football who have their contracts on the line. 1.
Ryan McDonagh to Nashville for Philippe Myers + Grant Mismash
Sports Media Scott Audette /NHLI via Getty Images Colson Valby / NHL / July 3, 2022 The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators have completed a trade. Tampa Bay gives up 33-year-old defenseman Ryan McDonagh, a solid piece from their back-to-back cups. Nashville gives up 25-year-old D Philippe Myers and 23-year-old F Grant Mismash. This news was first reported by the official TBL Twitter account.
Nate Diaz Slaps Nelk Boys MMA Reporter At UFC 276
Sports Media (Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC) James Herrick / UFC / July 3, 2022 Nate Diaz Slaps The Nelk Boys MMA Reporter At UFC 276 Backstage at UFC 276, Nate Diaz slapped Nelk Boys MMA reporter, OG Shawny Mack. Mack runs the Nelk Boys’ Full Send MMA YouTube channel. The interaction can be found below. In the interview, Diaz is clearly unhappy about previous tweets made by Mack regarding one of his teammates. When it comes to the Nick Diaz Army, the Diaz brothers keep a tight circle.
Joey Gallo Sucks And The Yankees Now Can't-Wait To Get Rid Of Him -
Sports Media (Julio Aguilar | Credit: Getty Images) Trey Daubert / MLB / July 3, 2022 Joey Gallo Sucks And The Yankees Now Can’t-Wait To Get Rid Of Him The New York Yankees are on a historic pace. The Yankees are 58-21 and somehow found a way to win that many games with dog shit Joey Gallo in the lineup every day. If it somehow weren’t obvious before, it is now. Joey Gallo sucks and the Yankees are officially looking to dump his terrible ass elsewhere.
NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Boston Bruins
Sports Media Jim Davis/Globe Staff Colson Valby / NHL / July 3, 2022 NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Boston Bruins The Boston Bruins had a solid season in 2022, making the playoffs before falling to the Canes in seven games. The Bruins finished the season with a record of 51-26-5, good for fourth place in the Atlantic. I think this team has a small chance to make a deep run. They have potential, just need to make the right offseason moves and play solid come next season.
2022 NHL Offseason Guide: The Pittsburgh Penguins
Sports Media Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, and Jake Guentzel will all be back in Pittsburgh for the 2022-23 season. But what will their supporting cast look like as two icons stare down free agency for the first time?
FIFA 22 Arsenal Career Mode Episode 5
Sports Media (Liv Felix/Vendetta Sports Media – Large cannon in front of the Kremlin Ars” (CC BY 2.0) by marcoverch.) Trey Daubert / Gaming, Soccer, Videos / July 3, 2022 FIFA 22 Arsenal Career Mode Episode 5 Things are starting to get spicy in the FIFA 22 Arsenal career mode. The Premier League season is very much underway. In this episode we play two tough opponents (Chelsea & Manchester City) and trust me, our team isn’t that good yet. Can our team hang with two teams like this?
NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Edmonton Oilers
Sports Media How far can Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl carry the Edmonton Oilers in ’21-’22? (image from Jason Franson/The Canadian Press) Gavin Daly / NHL / July 3, 2022 NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl posted two of the best postseason performances ever seen as the Edmonton Oilers reached the Western Conference Finals this past season, before ultimately being swept by the Colorado Avalanche.
Donald Cerrone Retires at UFC 276
Sports Media Jul 2, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Donald Cerrone (blue gloves) reacts after a loss to Jim Miller (red gloves) during UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports James Herrick / UFC / July 3, 2022 Donald Cerrone Retires at UFC 276 UFC 276 proved to be the last ride for Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone. After his bout with Jim Miller, Cerrone left his gloves in the cage as he announced he was stepping away from the sport of MMA.
Cristiano Ronaldo Tells Manchester United He Wants to Leave
Sports Media Dan Mullan / Getty Aarav Raina / Soccer / July 2, 2022 Cristiano Ronaldo Tells Manchester United He Wants to Leave Superstar striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has just sent the football world in a frenzy as news broke today that the Portuguese talisman wants out of Manchester United, and has let the club know. Ronaldo scored 24 goals in all competitions last season, finishing as United’s top scorer, but couldn’t push them into a spot to qualify for the Champions League.
Big Ten Nabs USC and UCLA: Joining as Early as 2024
Sports Media Harry How/Getty Images Colson Valby / College Football / June 30, 2022 USC and UCLA are Moving to the Big Ten, planning to Join as Early as 2024 In what many are calling the craziest college football offseason ever, it gets even crazier. Rivals USC and UCLA are ditching the PAC-12 to join the Big Ten, a move nobody saw coming. The Cali schools moving drastically affects the sport, and all the conferences.
A Classic Pokémon Title Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Year
Sports Media (Via Game Freak) Anthony Miranda / Gaming / June 27, 2022 A Classic Pokémon Title Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Year Nintendo Switch Online is getting the original Pokémon Snap, plus an expansion pack. This content can be seen below in an announcement from the Nintendo Twitter account. The announcement displays that Pokémon is bringing back the important Pokémon Snap.
2022 Offseason Guide: Winnipeg Jets
Sports Media Kyusung Gong/AP Colson Valby / NHL / June 27, 2022 2022 Offseason Guide: Winnipeg Jets The Winnipeg Jets had a solid outing in 2021-2022, but they can certainly make the playoffs next year. They finished the season with a 39-32-11 record, good for 89 points and 6th in the Central Division. Furthermore, there were 5 teams in the Central who made it to the playoffs, with WPG only missing out by 5 points. What can they do to turn it around next season?
5 Best QB Battles in College Football this Season (2022)
Sports Media (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Colson Valby / College Football / June 23, 2022 5 Best QB Battles in College Football this Season (2022) Coming into the 2022 College Football Season, there are a lot of question marks. In a sense, the transfer portal has essentially given us Free Agency — tons of new faces in new places. Arguably, the most important position in sports is the Quarterback. Which of these guys will win the battle and lead their team into the season as QB1? 1.
Arch Manning Has Committed to Texas
Sports Media (Derick E. Hingle/USA TODAY Sports) James Herrick / College Football / June 23, 2022 Arch Manning Has Committed to Texas According to his Twitter, 2023 quarterback Arch Manning has committed to the University of Texas. Manning is the son of Cooper Manning, and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning. Manning is the number one player in the 247 composite rankings for the 2023 college football recruiting class. He has a perfect recruit score of 1.0000.
Latest Update On Rhea Ripley's Injury Status
Sports Media Credit: WWE Mark Izzo / Uncategorized / June 23, 2022 Latest Update On Rhea Ripley’s Injury Status Rhea Ripley was going to face off against Bianca Belair at Money in the Bank for the Raw Women’s Championship. Belair opened up this past Monday Night Raw stating that Ripley was not medically cleared to compete at Money in the Bank. Carmella is replacing her at Money in the Bank after winning a fatal five-way match on Raw.
Cody Rhodes Reacts To His WWE Return Timescale
Sports Media Credit: WWE Mark Izzo / Uncategorized / June 23, 2022 Cody Rhodes Reacts To His WWE Return Timescale – “I’ve Got My Own Plan” Cody Rhodes has been on a tear ever since he came back to WWE. Early on in his return, he laid out his goal, which is to become WWE Champion. In addition to the weekly matches on Raw, he has been feuding with Seth Rollins. Cody won the feud 3-0, but Seth had the last laugh when he injured Cody.
NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Anaheim Ducks
Sports Media What direction will General Manager Pat Verbeek take the Ducks in this off-season, playing for Connor Bedard or playing for the Stanley Cup? (USA TODAY Sports/Isaiah J. Downing) Ethan Atkins / NHL / June 23, 2022 NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: The Anaheim Ducks Even though the Anaheim Ducks missed the playoffs for the fourth time in as many years and earned a bottom-ten position in the standings, this was not just another year in the doldrums for the Ducks.
2022 Offseason Guide: Detroit Red Wings
Sports Media Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Colson Valby / NHL / June 18, 2022 2022 Offseason Guide: Detroit Red Wings Season Recap The glory days of Hockeytown may be gone, but the Detroit Red Wings are on the right track. They finished with a 32-40-10 record; 8th worst in the league. However, Red Wings fans should be somewhat excited for the next few seasons, as they are taking strides forward.
EA Sports College Football Has A Possible July 2023 Release Date
Sports Media (Via EA Sports) Anthony Miranda / College Football, Gaming / June 18, 2022 EA Sports College Football Has A Possible July 2023 Release Date Fans of EA Sports’ iconic college football video game, NCAA Football, can once again rejoice as there is news surrounding the game’s return. Sports gamers everywhere have been waiting for the day when they could play NCAA Football again. According to documents obtained by Extra Points’ Matt Brown, EA Sports is targeting a July 2023 release date.
It's Time To Either Play Jarren Duran Or Trade Him -
Sports Media (Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / MLB / June 18, 2022 It’s Time To Either Play Jarren Duran Or Trade Him What’s the plan for Jarren Duran? I’m not sure if the Red Sox have one. The once heralded prospect who was compared to Grady Sizemore feels lost in the shuffle. With clear holes in the outfield, it’s put up or shut up time for Duran.
UFC Austin: Kattar vs Emmett Preview and Predictions
Sports Media AUSTIN, TEXAS – JUNE 17: Calvin Kattar poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-in at the DoubleTree Hotel on June 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC) James Herrick / UFC / June 18, 2022 UFC Austin: Kattar vs Emmett Preview and Predictions UFC is heading back on the road for UFC Austin: Kattar vs Emmett. This card feels like one that was constructed to sell out an arena.
Oliver Luck And Vince McMahon Unable To Reach A Settlement
Sports Media (Richard Rodriguez/Getty) James Herrick / NFL, Uncategorized / June 15, 2022 Oliver Luck And Vince McMahon Unable To Reach A Settlement According to Daniel Kaplan of the Athletic, former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck and former XFL benefactor Vince McMahon were a part of a settlement conference in an attempt to resolve Luck’s lawsuit against McMahon. The two were unable to reach a settlement after the conference only lasted nine minutes.
Tyson Fury shares major announcement amid Francis Ngannou rumors
Sports Media Isaac Brekken/Associated Press Anthony Miranda / UFC / June 15, 2022 Tyson Fury shares major announcement amid Francis Ngannou rumors Tyson Fury had huge news that he shared when speaking with Good Morning Britain. Tyson Fury, whose nickname is The Gypsy King, is a British professional boxer. He is an all-time great heavyweight boxer. In addition, Fury has a magnificent record of 32-0-1. Importantly, he is the best heavyweight boxer in the world.
5 Most Anticipated College Football Matchups in 2022
Sports Media Wesley Hitt/Getty Images Colson Valby / College Football / June 15, 2022 5 Most Anticipated College Football Matchups in 2022 The 2022 College Football season is around two and a half months away, yet fans are already talking about it. Many storylines are emerging, lots of new faces in new places, and some revenge tours are going to occur. Here are my 5 best matchups for this upcoming season. What would you change? 1.
George Kittle advocates for two bye weeks
Sports Media (Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY) Matt Hanifan / NFL / June 15, 2022 George Kittle advocates for two bye weeks San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle became the latest to advocate for multiple bye weeks just after the the NFL completed its first ever 17-game, 18-week season. Kittle, who makes $15 million per year, mentioned he invests a couple hundred thousand dollars in his body alone per season.
Minkah Fitzpatrick Signs Record-Breaking Deal With Pittsburgh
Sports Media (Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports) James Herrick / NFL / June 15, 2022 Minkah Fitzpatrick Signs Record Breaking Deal With The Pittsburgh Steelers News first reported by Adam Schefter. The Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth over $18.4 million per year with $36 million guaranteed at signing. This deal with make Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in NFL history.
2022 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Avalanche vs. Lightning
Sports Media The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to battle it out in one of the most star-studded Stanley Cup Finals in recent memory. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post) Andrew McGuinness / NHL / June 15, 2022 2022 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Avalanche vs. Lightning While we all think of the Stanley Cup Finals as a meeting between the two best teams, the reality is that isn’t the case every single year.
NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: Chicago Blackhawks
Sports Media Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images Colson Valby / NHL / June 14, 2022 NHL 2022 Offseason Guide: Chicago Blackhawks The Chicago Blackhawks are quickly headed to a full on rebuild, after winning 3 Cups in 5 years from 2010-2015. The 2021 season wasn’t a good one, finishing with a grand total of 63 points, 6th worst in the league. To make matters worse, they don’t have a coach as of right now, or a first round pick. Can Kyle Davidson turn it around quickly and recreate a Cup winning team?
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