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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review
Sports Media Marsilio Langella / Gaming / May 13, 2023 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review For the longest time, Star Wars games have always been the but of the joke in the gaming industry. Mainly being flops that never amounted to much or being fronts for micro-transactions that would be utter crimes. We were in a new era of Star Wars games that paled in comparison to the legendary titles of KOTR and the original Battlefront series.
I Guarantee The Lakers Beat Denver In The 2023 NBA Western Conference Playoffs
Sports Media (Ashley Landis/ AP) Trey Daubert / NBA / May 13, 2023 I Guarantee The Lakers Beat Denver In The 2023 NBA Western Conference Playoffs Hi. You may remember me. I’m the guy that took a stand and said the Denver Nuggets had a zero percent chance to reach the NBA Finals. We are four wins away from that very thing happening. Today is about putting out a statement to the stock holders to tell them to have no fear.
'Fast & Furious' Franchise might not end with 'Fast X'
Sports Media imdb.com Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / May 12, 2023 ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise might not end with ‘Fast X’ It seems that the Fast & Furious franchise won’t be running out of road any time soon. With the latest installment of the franchise, Fast X, set to release on May 19; actor and actress Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez have hinted that Fast X is just the beginning of a “final” trilogy.
UFC On ABC 4 Best Bets
Sports Media (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) James Herrick / UFC / May 12, 2023 UFC On ABC 4 Best Bets: The UFC octagon will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, this weekend for UFC on ABC 4. Since the card is being broadcast on ABC, the UFC has put together a solid fight night card with a few interesting fights. That gives us a chance to make some solid bets. Here are three of the best bets you can make for UFC on ABC 4.
Middle Kingdom Wrestling Announces Exclusive Partnership with Premiere Streaming Network
Sports Media Credit: Middle Kingdom Wrestling Mark Izzo / Professional Wrestling / May 12, 2023 Middle Kingdom Wrestling Announces Exclusive Partnership With Premiere Streaming Network Middle Kingdom Wrestling is one of the fastest-rising professional wrestling companies in China. Debuting in 2015, the company quickly became one of the most popular wrestling promotions in Asia. Featuring many of the top talents from around the country, MKW has grown a big fanbase around the world.
Update on status of CM Punk and The Elite's relationship -- Reports
Sports Media Credit: AEW Mark Izzo / AEW, Professional Wrestling / May 12, 2023 Update on status of CM Punk and The Elite’s relationship — Reports CM Punk set the wrestling world ablaze at the All Out press conference last year, calling out top names in AEW, including Hangman Page, Colt Cabana and The Elite. During his absence due to an injury, he had his occasional moments on social media calling out another AEW star, Chris Jericho.
New Twitter CEO to Replace Elon Musk in Six Weeks
Sports Media (Photo Credit: cbc.com) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / May 12, 2023 New Twitter CEO to Replace Elon Musk in Six Weeks It seems like Elon Musk’s tenure as CEO of one of the world’s biggest social media platforms is coming to an end. Musk announced though his Twitter account Thursday that he plans to step down from his position as CEO of Twitter in the next six weeks. This move sets in motion another big change for the site after a strange and hectic seven months.
Brock Purdy will 'be the exact same guy' according to Kyle Shanahan
Sports Media (Photo Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports) Darrell Staley / NFL / May 12, 2023 Brock Purdy will ‘be the exact same guy’ according to Kyle Shanahan After tearing his UCL and undergoing surgery this offseason, many wonder if Brock Purdy will repeat his success from last season. The former Mr. Irrelevant suffered the injury during the 49ers’ first offensive possession of the NFC Championship — essentially leaving them dead in the water without a viable option at quarterback.
Tigers President: Javier Baez benching was a 'turning point'
Sports Media Sep 6, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (28) drives in a run in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports James Herrick / MLB / May 11, 2023 Tigers President: Javier Baez benching was a ‘turning point’ Javier Baez has not had a great tenure with the Detroit Tigers since signing a six-year, $140 million contract to join the team.
Jake Paul wants to fight Conor McGregor in Boxing and MMA
Sports Media (Jason Miller/ AFP) James Herrick / UFC / May 11, 2023 Jake Paul wants to fight Conor McGregor in Boxing and MMA Jake Paul has once again called out Conor McGregor. This time, Paul added a wrinkle to his callout this time though: He wants two fight McGregor in a two-fight series with one fight in boxing and the other in MMA. Paul made the callout out on FS1’s “TMZ Sports” show.
Johnny Davis: Too Soon To Declare A Bust?
Sports Media (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NBA / May 11, 2023 Johnny Davis: Too Soon To Declare A Bust? The Washington Wizards feel totally lost. Mostly because unless they somehow win the NBA Draft lottery on Monday, they find themselves in the same spot for about a decade. Not bad enough to secure elite players and not good enough to win anything important. Is it fair to say that the 2022 NBA Draft for the Wizards was a waste of time?
Mark Zuckerberg praised by coach after winning BJJ tournament
Sports Media (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) James Herrick / UFC / May 11, 2023 Mark Zuckerberg praised by coach after winning BJJ tournament Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently competed in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament and walked away with two medals. At BJJ Tour Silicon Valley, the tech mogul won gold in the No-gi Master 1 White Belt Featherweight Division and silver in the Gi Master 2 White Belt Featherweight Division.
Can Bobby Petrino Save Texas A&M?
Sports Media (Wesley Hitt | Getty Images) Trey Daubert / College Football / May 11, 2023 Can Bobby Petrino Save Texas A&M? Has anyone randomly just taken a look at the buyout number for Jimbo Fisher? I’ll let you Google that for yourself. The number, however, I promise will shock you. We also know we live in a world where results matter and if you gave Jimbo Fisher truth serum, he would tell you his butt is on fire. If Texas A&M has another five win season, Jimbo is getting fired.
Impact Wrestling Set To Launch NFT's
Sports Media Credit: Impact Wrestling Mark Izzo / Professional Wrestling / May 11, 2023 Impact Wrestling Set To Launch NFT’s Impact Wrestling is one of the most popular professional wrestling companies in the United States. They have been around for over 20 years and counting, and have featured some of the biggest stars in the world. Now, Impact Wrestling is dipping its toes into the world of NFTs. What Is An NFT? NFTs have taken the world by storm over the last couple of years.
Disney to Consolidate Hulu Content Onto Disney+
Sports Media (Photo Credit: hulu.com) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / May 10, 2023 One of the world’s largest media companies is getting closer to combining its streaming services. Disney, a once part-time owner turned full owner of Hulu, has announced plans to migrate content from the streaming service to Disney’s own Disney+. The Full Details On May 10 at a company earnings call, CEO Bob Iger stated Disney’s plans to fully combine Disney+ and Hulu’s content by the end of 2023.
'Game of Thrones' Spinoffs Put on Hold Due to Writers' Strike
Sports Media (Photo Credit: hbo.com) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / May 9, 2023 ‘Game of Thrones’ Spinoffs Put on Hold Due to Writers’ Strike HBO’s biggest franchise is now as frozen as the White Walkers. As the Hollywood writers’ strike continues, the network’s Game of Thrones spinoffs are now being put on hold. Still, that doesn’t mean we won’t be seeing any more of Westeros for a while. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.
Work on 'Blade' halts due to Writer's Strike
Sports Media collider.com Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / May 7, 2023 Work on ‘Blade’ halts due to Writer’s Strike As the fallout of last Tuesday’s continuing writer’s strike continues to play out, more and more projects across the Hollywood world are being impacted. From TV shows to movies, projects are having to be put on hold.
Erik Karlsson Deserves The 2022-23 Norris Trophy
Sports Media (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images Sport / Getty) Trey Daubert / NHL / May 6, 2023 Erik Karlsson Deserves The 2022-23 Norris Trophy I’m not sure how this is even a debate but somehow it is one. We’re here to discuss the 2022-23 Norris Trophy and the only thing that is clear is that 100% of the votes should go towards Erik Karlsson. If you don’t vote Karlsson as the Norris Trophy winner, I question your overall intellect. It should be as simple as that.
UFC 288 Preview and Predictions
Sports Media Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo will hit the scale before UFC 288 on Saturday night | Photo Credit: ZUMA Wire Garrett Burroughs / UFC / May 6, 2023 UFC 288 Preview and Predictions There was a point in time when many believed that Henry Cejudo would never return to the octagon. However, UFC 288 plays host to the return of one of the greatest combat athletes of all time as he looks to dethrone the current bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling.
Riot Games to finally compensate 1,548 women for Gender Discrimination Lawsuit
Sports Media riotgames.com Grahm Prater / Gaming / May 5, 2023 Riot Games to finally compensate 1,548 women for Gender Discrimination Lawsuit After years of lawsuits, settlements and more, Riot Games has announced that they are to compensate 1,548 former and current female employees at Riot Games and Activision-Blizzard. This comes in lieu of the historic and infamous lawsuits claiming unequal pay, sexual harassment and other misconduct the company conducted against these women employees.
Way Too Early 2024 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings
Sports Media (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com) Trey Daubert / NFL, NFL Draft / May 5, 2023 Way Too Early 2024 NFL Draft Running Back Rankings It’s never too early to talk NFL Draft! The way too early 2024 NFL Draft player rankings continue. After hitting the quarterbacks, we move to the running backs next. On the surface, it appears to be a really strong class at the RB spot again. No more messing around. Let’s get to the rankings.
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 5.5.23
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 5.5.23 On today’s episode of the Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show, James Herrick and Jack Sabin hop on to discuss what’s gone on recently throughout the 2023 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Mike Budenholzer and their fantasy MLB matchup this week.
Discord to Soon Require Users to Change Usernames
Sports Media (Photo Credit: Discord/Eric Szwanek) Grahm Prater / Gaming, Uncategorized / May 5, 2023 Discord to Soon Require Users to Change Usernames Another major policy change from Discord will soon be upon us. The company is aiming at reforming usernames and how they will function and be presented. This, however, is just a part of an overall remodeling of the app’s infrastructure. So what’s this change to usernames exactly?
Way Too Early 2024 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings
Sports Media (JAYNE KAMIN-ONCEA/GETTY) Trey Daubert / NFL, NFL Draft / May 4, 2023 Way Too Early 2024 NFL Draft Quarterback Rankings It’s never too early to talk NFL Draft! The 2024 NFL Draft is expected to be significantly better than the 2023 class. So much so that for my way too early quarterback rankings, I’m including 25 names. It’s a deep QB class for the upcoming year. Some of these guys will return to school for another year.
What's Coming in 'Stellaris: Galactic Paragons?'
Sports Media (Photo Credit: paradoxplaza.com) Grahm Prater / Gaming / May 4, 2023 What’s Coming in Stellaris: Galactic Paragons? Another Stellaris DLC is set to release in just a few days, May 9 to be exact. This comes after the closing of some studios last month that primarily worked on the space-themed grand strategy game, which stoked fears about the future of Stellaris. However, it seems those fears are unfounded as Paradox has put production of the latest Galactic Paragons DLC into overdrive.
Lead actress acquired for 'Alien' TV Show
Sports Media imdb.com Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / May 2, 2023 Lead actress acquired for ‘Alien’ TV Show The Alien franchise is synonymous these days with varying degrees of quality. Some projects have been masterpieces, while others are dumpster fires that should have never been made. But now the series is taking a bold new step into the realm of TV, with the upcoming show now having found its lead actress for the project: Sydney Chandler. Just Who Will be The Main Protagonist?
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 5.2.23
Sports Media (Credit: Vendetta Site) Christopher Bagdonas / Podcasts, Videos / May 2, 2023 Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 5.2.23 It’s another Tuesday for the Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show! Hanifan and Bagdonas are back and have no shortage of things to talk about. They first start in hockey with the Boston Bruins’ historic collapse against the Florida Panthers. Furthermore, Chris gives his top three picks for the Stanley Cup.
Cormac McCarthy's 'Blood Meridian' to get film adaptation
Sports Media Mark Von Holden/Getty Images Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / April 30, 2023 Cormac McCarthy’s ‘Blood Meridian’ to get film adaptation Author Cormac McCarthy is often credited as being one of the great American novelists. His books have sold millions of copies, with three of them becoming movies later down the line. However, arguably McCarthy’s most successful book of all time, Blood Meridian, has yet to become a movie. The book is infamous for not being able to be turned into a movie.
2023 Eastern Conference Semifinal Preview: Miami Heat Vs. New York Knicks
Sports Media Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Julian Casciano / NBA / April 29, 2023 2023 Eastern Conference Semifinal Preview: Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks Who would have thought we’d end up here? The No. 5-seeded New York Knicks and the No. 8-seeded Miami Heat will meet for a chance at the Eastern Conference Finals. Both teams defeated their higher-seeded opponents in the first round. This is not what we were expecting, but how could you complain about a matchup like this one?
2023 Western Conference Second-Round Preview: Phoenix Suns v. Denver Nuggets
Sports Media (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Matt Hanifan / NBA / April 29, 2023 2023 Western Conference Second-Round Preview: Phoenix Suns v. Denver Nuggets In a rematch from the 2021 West semifinals, the No. 1-seeded Denver Nuggets and the No. 4 Phoenix Suns square off yet again in the second round, this time in the 2022-23 NBA Playoffs.
Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson 2023 NFL Draft
Sports Media (Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NFL, NFL Draft / April 29, 2023 Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson 2023 NFL Draft Profile It’s day three of the draft and someone related to LaDanian Tomlinson hasn’t been picked. Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson is one of my favorite cornerbacks in this entire draft. Does the TCU product have a chance to shine at the NFL level? Let’s talk about it in this edition of the 2023 NFL Draft profile.
Vince Vaughn to Return in New 'Dodgeball' Sequel
Sports Media (Photo Credit: ign.com) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / April 29, 2023 Vince Vaughn to Return in New ‘Dodgeball’ Sequel A 2004 classic is beginning to make it’s way back into theaters, but in the form of a sequel. The popular comedy movie Dodgeball has been given the go ahead for a sequel by studio 20th Century Fox, with one of the original film’s stars returning for the movie. Just Who is Returning For Dodgeball?
Disney's Announcements at CinemaCon 2023
Sports Media (Photo Credit: discussingfilm.net) Grahm Prater / Gaming / April 26, 2023 Disney’s Announcements at CinemaCon 2023 The world’s largest entertainment company, Disney, has just announced several updates to their current projects at this year’s CinemaCon convention. This includes many projects that Disney has been working on both in film and on TV, notably the latest Indiana Jones film, Pixar’s Elemental and more.
Luke Schoonmaker 2023 NFL Draft Profile
Sports Media (Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports) James Herrick / NFL, NFL Draft / April 23, 2023 Luke Schoonmaker 2023 NFL Draft Profile The 2023 NFL Draft has a host of tight ends. In the middle of the pack is Michigan’s Luke Schoonmaker. Let’s take a look at Schoonmaker’s 2023 NFL Draft Profile to get a feel for how he projects at the NFL level. Schoonmaker was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and spent five seasons at Michigan.
National Treasure: Edge of History has been canceled by Disney+
Sports Media Brian Roedel/Disney Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / April 23, 2023 National Treasure: Edge of History has been canceled by Disney+ Disney’s latest venture into the world of National Treasure has come to an end as the company has announced that future seasons of the Disney+ show National Treasure: Edge of History will be canceled after only one season. Just One of Many: National Treasure: Edge of History is just one of several shows the streaming service has cut after but one season.
Victor Oladipo out for season with torn patellar tendon
AL DIAZ/Miami Herald Victor Oladipo out for season with torn patellar tendon The Miami Heat took a 2-1 series lead over the first-seeded Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, but the team lost veteran Victor Oladipo for the rest of the season. The 30-year-old shooting guard tore his left patellar tendon late in the fourth quarter after taking a hard fall on a drive to the basket. Oladipo bounced around the league in the early part of his career but has been with Miami since 2020.
Nick Bosa 'promised to haunt' Steve Keim for drafting Kyler Murray
Sports Media (Photo Credit: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Darrell Staley / NFL / April 22, 2023 Nick Bosa ‘promised to haunt’ Steve Keim for drafting Kyler Murray Former Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim detailed his pre-draft experience with Nick Bosa on Colin Cowherd’s, “The Herd.” After ten seasons with the Cardinals, Keim recently stepped down from the position after a miserable 2022 season. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury was also fired following the end of the season.
Duffer Brothers' Next Project Has Been Greenlit
Sports Media (Photo Credit: Ryan Pfluger/nytimes.com) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / April 22, 2023 Duffer Brothers’ Next Project Has Been Greenlit The creators of Netflix’s most popular franchise are back, this time with a new project.
New Music Friday (4/21/23) Includes NBA YoungBoy, Post Malone and More
Sports Media (Photo Credit: Amy Harris/Invision/AP) Marc Enriquez / Uncategorized / April 21, 2023 New Music Friday (4/21/23) Includes NBA YoungBoy, Post Malone and More NBA YoungBoy – Don’t Try This At Home Good Lord, the amount of content from this album is ridiculous. This New Music Friday, NBA YoungBoy dropped his newest album that contains 33 songs … yes, 33 songs. Clocking in at an hour and 25 minutes this album has songs with Mariah The Scientist, Nicki Minaj, Post Malone and The Kid LAROI.
Google's Pixel Fold Phone Release Date and Price Confirmed
Sports Media (Photo Credit: cnet.com) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / April 19, 2023 Google’s Pixel Fold Phone Release Date and Price Confirmed Are we going back in time? That’s what it feels like when viewing the budding folding phone market. What was once considered analogue, out of date and for “old people,” has become somewhat popular again.
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 4/19/23
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 4/19/23 On today’s episode of the Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show, Anthony Miranda and Julian Casciano get into the nitty-gritty of the NBA Playoffs. We went over all of the matchups from Tuesday night’s games, as well as previews for the rest of the Playoffs. Near the end of the show, the two journalists discussed NFL Draft rumors as well as some NFL Trade news. 1:05: Draymond Green suspended: justified? 7:55 What do the Kings have to do to finish off the Warriors?
'Pokémon GO' Developer Niantic is Working on a Monster Hunter Game
Sports Media (Photo Credit: ign.com) Grahm Prater / Gaming / April 18, 2023 ‘Pokémon GO’ Developer Niantic is Working on a Monster Hunter Game The idea of having games set in the real world and the viability of such a premise fluctuated with Pokémon GO. The title, a monster of a success back in 2016, has received little news coverage in quite a while.
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 4.18.23
Vendetta Sports Media Daily Show 4.18.23 In today’s episode of the Vendetta Sports Media Daily show, Matt Hanifan and Jiarmani Depena discuss the Draymond Green-Domantas Sabonis incident, go in-depth on each series of the NBA playoffs, the start of their AL East squads in MLB as well as the company’s fantasy baseball league! Plus more! Timestamps: 1:00 – Draymond Green-Sabonis debacle 9:16 – Golden State vs. Sacramento Kings series overview through two games 23:36 – Los Angeles Clippers vs.
Jalen Hurts signs five-year $255 million extension with Eagles
Sports Media (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Griffin Crest / NFL / April 17, 2023 Jalen Hurts signs five-year $255 million extension with Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles have finally done it! After a long awaited time, they have signed their guy. Jalen Hurts signs a five-year contract extension worth $255 million with $179.304 million guaranteed. Hurts’s contract also includes a no-trade clause. Hurt’s deal will also make him the highest paid player in NFL history. Adam Schefter reports the news.
Amazon Goes All in on Remakes and Reboots
Sports Media (Photo Credit: primevideo.com) Grahm Prater / Uncategorized / April 17, 2023 Amazon Goes All in on Remakes and Reboots It’s still remake and reboot season in Hollywood as Amazon unveils its plans regarding a whole host of movies and TV shows, all specifically from MGM Studios, which was bought out by Amazon back in March of 2022 for $8.5 billion. What’s on Amazon’s List?
'The Lord of the Rings: Gollum' to Release in May
Sports Media (Photo Credit: epicgames.com) Grahm Prater / Gaming, Uncategorized / April 17, 2023 ‘The Lord of the Rings: Gollum’ to Release in May The latest title in the surprisingly long history of Lord of the Rings games is nearly here. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum focuses on the titular and ring obsessed character Gollum, and his quest to find and acquire his lost precious. The game allows players to explore Middle Earth in a much more subtle and sneaky way as opposed to outright combat.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the highest grossing video game movie ever
Sports Media (Photo Credit: polygon.com) Grahm Prater / Gaming, Uncategorized / April 15, 2023 The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the highest grossing video game movie ever The Super Mario Bros. Movie has hit an astonishing new milestone, becoming the most financially successful video game movie of all time. The moviehas now surpassed $500 million within a little over a week of release, beating out former record holder Warcraft and its $439 million, which had held the record for over six years.
Who are the biggest X-Factors ahead of the 2023 Warriors-Kings series?
Sports Media (Photo Credit: Stephen Lamb/ The Chronicle) Darrell Staley / NBA / April 15, 2023 Who are the biggest X-Factors ahead of Warriors-Kings? Game one of the Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors opening round playoff series begins Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. Sacramento fans will be cheering for a playoff team for the first time since 2006. Steph Curry and the Warriors will look to make it a short celebration in their quest for consecutive championships.
2023 Western Conference First-Round Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors
Sports Media (Photo Credit: John Hefti/USA Today Sports) Darrell Staley / NBA / April 15, 2023 2023 Western Conference First-Round Preview: Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors The first round of the NBA playoffs officially tips off this weekend! The Sacramento Kings will host the defending champion Golden State Warriors on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC. The Kings have risen from the doormat of NBA franchises to clinch their first playoff berth since 2006.
Josh Downs 2023 NFL Draft Profile
Sports Media (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NFL, NFL Draft / April 14, 2023 Josh Downs 2023 NFL Draft Profile I’ve been in on Josh Downs for a long time and his NFL arrival is rapidly approaching. North Carolina has sent Javonte Williams and Michael Carter to the NFL recently and now it’s time for the touted wide receiver to make his mark.
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