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Top 25 College Basketball Rankings 2018: Week 17 AP Poll

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Although there was not the same type of shake-up in this weeks poll as there has been in the past, it was actually refreshing to see the rankings become more solidified heading into conference tournament play. At the top, both Virginia and Michigan State held onto the top two spots while Xavier took over the number three spot after Villanova lost a shootout to Creighton over the weekend. The only new program in the rankings this week was the ever inconsistent yet somehow still intriguing Kentucky Wildcats. Scoring 80+ points over their last three games, the Wildcats are finally beginning to look like the perennial National Title contenders that they usually are under the tutelage of coach John Calipari.

Top 25 College Basketball Rankings 2018: Week 17

While the Villanova Wildcats only dropped one spot in the poll after losing to Creighton, their poor play defensively has to be a concern for a program that has suffered its fair share of early exits from the NCAA Tournament. Worse still for the Wildcats is the fact that college basketball is loaded reputable competition this year, which will make it difficult for Villanova to cover up its noticeable blemishes in a tournament format. Still, Jay Wright has the pieces to overwhelm most of their opponents as they can make shots from within and outside the perimeter consistently. If the Wildcats can perform well in the Big East Tournament, they may be able to establish a more well-balanced identity that they will ultimately need if they have serious ambitions of winning their third National Title.

Ranking Team (1st place votes)
1  Virginia (48)
2  Michigan State (17)
3  Xavier
4  Villanova
5  Duke
6  Kansas
7  Gonzaga
8  Purdue
9  North Carolina
10  Cincinnati
11  Wichita State
12  Texas Tech
13  Ohio State
14  Auburn
15  Michigan
16  Tennessee
17  Rhode Island
18  Clemson
19  Arizona
20  West Virginia
21 Nevada
22  Saint Mary’s
23  Kentucky
24  Middle Tennessee
25  Houston

Since losing to Virginia Tech a couple of weeks ago, the Virginia Cavaliers have quickly resolidified their identity as an unbreakable defensive program. However, the Cavaliers will most likely need to score consistently once tournament play commences if they hope to effectively compliment what is the best defensive squad in college basketball. Is this the year that the Cavaliers put it all together and win a coveted National Title?

Dropped from rankings: Florida State 25
Others receiving votes that did not make the poll: TCU 41, Butler 34, St. Bonaventure 29, NC State 28, Creighton 26, Loyola-Chicago 8, USC 7, Florida State 4, Seton Hall 3, Arkansas 3, Virginia Tech 2, Florida 1, Boise State 1, Oklahoma 1


Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Hockey Team Wins State Title

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Parkland, Florida and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community continues to bounce back from the shooting on February 14th that claimed the lives of 17 people.

Now, the high school’s hockey team has given them something to cheer about, in a time when the last thing on anyone’s minds is something positive. On February 25th, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas hockey team won the Florida state championship; winning not one, but two games in one day to bring the title home to Parkland. First, they upset the state’s top-ranked team, the East Lake Eagles and then Marjory Stoneman Douglas beat the Tigers from Tampa Jesuit, 7-4 to win the title.

The championship was something this community sorely needed as everyone there continues to adapt to the post-shooting world. Students from the high school have become advocates for gun control, appearing on national television to broadcast their opinions on how to stop the wave of violence plaguing the country.

Senior Ronnie Froetschel said to NBC Miami: “We almost didn’t come here because we didn’t know if we wanted to play or not.” Another senior Matthew Horowitz added “We plan to bring all the medals to the school when we go home…There were 17 of us on the ice. We plan to put one medal on every single person that passed away.”

Yes, you read that correctly. 17 players suited up for Marjory Stoneman Douglas and they all played their hearts out because the team knew that it was playing for something much bigger than a hockey championship; they were playing for an entire town.

They may have entered the state tournament as the bottom seed, but they now have a chance to continue on and compete in the country’s high school hockey national championship that begins on March 22nd.

Students’ Plan To Help Wheelchair-Bound Teacher During Active Shooting Goes Viral

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In the wake of the Parkside shooting, many American schools have started discussions and lessons on active shooter situations to prepare students. One teacher, Marissa Schimmoeller, who teaches at Delphos Jefferson High School, a public high school located in Allen County, Ohio, recently had to give a lesson on active shooting drills to her class; being disabled and in a wheelchair, Schimmoeller told her students that she would physically be unable to protect because of her condition, emphasizing that they will need to do whatever they can to escape safely. In order to help her, Schimmoeller’s students helped to create an escape plan for her that has since gone viral.

The teacher shared her story on social media

Sharing her story on Facebook, Schimmoeller explained to her students that, while assuring that she cares deeply for them, she would physically be unable to help them in a crisis if an active shooter attacked the school, also telling them that they should be more concerned with protecting themselves than helping her if the need arises:

“My stomach sank. I launched into my pre-planned speech about our plan of action. Then, I knew I had to say the harder part: ‘I want you to know that I care deeply about each and every one of you and that I will do everything I can to protect you. But – being in a wheelchair, I will not be able to protect you the way an able-bodied teacher will. And if there is a chance for you to escape, I want you to go. Do not worry about me. Your safety is my number one priority.'”

Continuing her story, Schimmoeller explained her students’ response to her suggestion to sacrifice her to save themselves touched her heart:

“Slowly, quietly, as the words I had said sunk in, another student raised their hand. She said, ‘Mrs. Schimmoeller, we already talked about it. If anything happens, we are going to carry you.'”

“I lost it. With tears in my eyes as I type this, I want my friends and family to know that I understand that it is hard to find the good in the world, especially after a tragedy like the one that we have watched unfold, but there is good. True goodness. It was found in the hearts of my students today.”


The story goes viral, but Schimmoeller want the focus to be on the students

As seen above, the school has issued a press release that said Schimmoeller was touched by the reactions she received from people around the country, adding that she has had many interviews with the press since the story went viral; in addition, it was emphasized that Schimmoeller wanted the focus of this story to be on her students instead of herself.

On Facebook, Schimmoeller shared the press release with the following statement:

“I am so humbled by this experience. My focus is and will always be the education of my amazing students. Thank you for all the kind words and support!”

Avondale Elementary School Lockdown: Full Story & Must-See Updates

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Avondale Elementary School in Ohio is currently on lockdown due to police activity, with the Columbus police department saying that there were shots fired in the area. According to reports, the exact details of the situation were not immediately made available upon initial reports of the school lockdown.

What happened?

According to Columbus police, two shooting victims are being treated at a local hospital, Mount Carmel West. Police are believed to be investigating the incident at the hospital.

According to 10 TV, police have said they do not know where the shooting happened; at this time, it is believed that the elementary school was placed on lockdown since it was near the hospital.


What do we know about the shooting?

In the Columbus, Ohio, area, it had been reported on social media that employees within a local convenience store claimed they heard a few gunshots near the corner and saw a pickup trick speed away from the scene.

In addition, three bullets were found lodged within a local catering building. Several bullet casings and broken automobile glass were also found near a local gas station.

In addition, police do not believe at this time that the school was hit by gunfire.

As the story is developing, more information will be updated as made available.


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Ranking Lil Dicky’s Hilarious Nicknames

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Three years after the release of his debut album Professional Rapper, Lil Dicky, AKA The Original Pancake, is teasing the release of the first single from his highly-anticipated second album.

While Lil Dicky has been plenty busy over the last couple years — touring and releasing an EP, I’m Brain — the March 8th release of his new single will be the first new music from Dicky himself since 2015, as the I’m Brain EP technically isn’t “his”.

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Since bursting onto the scene a couple of years ago, Dicky and his music have proved to everyone willing to listen that he’s a rapper first and a comedian second. That said, the comedy aspect of his brand remains largely influential and appealing, especially when you consider he starts off most of his songs with a joke: his “AKA’s”.

As fans of LD will know, at the beginning of most tracks, Dicky will throw out a preposterous AKA before launching into the song. You know like, Lil Wayne AKA Weezy, Drake AKA Drizzy, Eminem AKA Slim Shady –only far more comedic.

From the simple Young Man to the spit-out-your-drink funny Slim Boner, we decided to rank Lil Dicky’s top 12 nicknames. Hopefully, after the release of his new single, we’ll be adding another hilarious AKA to this list.


12. Young Man


12. The Urologist


11. Chipotle Aïoli


10. The Long-Winded Answer


9. The Human Bitcoin


8. Sunscreen


7. Stem Cells


6. Homicide


5. The Time Traveler’s Wife


4. The Original Pancake


3. Slim Boner


2. Firm Handshake


1. Mr. Leftward Sloping Penis

 

Bill Cosby’s Daughter Ensa Dead At The Age Of 44

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Bill Cosby’s daughter Ensa died on Friday, February 23, in Massachusetts at the age of 44-years-old.

Her cause of death is unknown at this time, however, Ensa

Up until the time of her death, Ensa believed that her father was innocent of the sexual assault and rape allegations made against him.

via TMZ:

Ensa was always in her dad’s corner, releasing a statement last year, “My father has been publicly lynched in the media and my family, my young daughter, my young niece and nephew have had to stand helplessly by and watch the double standard or pretending to protect the rights of some but ignoring the rights of others.”

She went on to say … “I strongly believe my father is innocent of the crimes alleged against him and I believe that racism has played a big role in all aspects of this scandal.”

The cause of death is unknown, although we’re told she had significant medical issues in the past. We’re told she had kidney issues and possibly was in line for a transplant.

This is the second child Cosby has lost. His son Ennis was murdered in 1997 during a carjacking in Los Angeles.

Esna appeared on The Cosby Show in the below clip, wearing orange pants:

She is survived by her parents Bill and Camille, her siblings Erika, Erinn and Evin and her husband Martin McLean.

Bill Cosby is due in court in the beginning of April to be retired on rape charges.

John Oliver Has Discussed The Possibility Of Running For Italian Prime Minister With His Lawyers

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If you thought our nation’s political parties were in shambles, John Oliver was kind enough to enlighten us to the shit show that’s currently unfolding in Italy.

According to the Last Week Tonight segment, Italy is currently going through a tumultuous election period that has coincided with a rise in fascism and fake news.

Running for Prime Minister is Luigi Di Maio, a newcomer who Oliver describes as being “a year younger than Frankie Muniz.” There is far-right candidate Matteo Salvini, whom Oliver calls a “fascist Mary Poppins, so basically, Mary Poppins.” And then there is former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who despite being convicted of tax fraud and cannot run for office until 2019, is leading in the polls.

So, given the current state of Italy’s political climate, Oliver, who is not an Italian citizen, consulted his lawyers about the logistics of him throwing his name into the Prime Minister ring.

And as it turns out, there are no laws in the Italian constitution barring Oliver from running, or as he likes to call it, “Air Bud Rules”.

Under Italian law, the government coalition can pick a non-politician to run, and given that Oliver can make a legitimate case for being their best option, maybe they’ll select him as that non-politician.

If Donald Trump can become the President of the United States, why can’t John Oliver become the Prime Minister of Italy?

After Over 500K Votes, Jenna Palek Is Miss COED 2018

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For nearly a year we have set out across America to find the coolest college girl AKA Miss COED 2018. We have finally found her and crowned a winner. This finalist beat out hundreds of applicants through a series of rounds and proved to have the best support team from family, friends, sorority sisters and readers. Everyone that voted for her showered her with support, which led to her being victorious in the end. After more than 500,000 votes, we finally have a winner, and her name is Jenna Palek. Jenna received almost thirty percent of the vote (29.9% to be exact.)

Miss COED 2018 Results

#1. Jenna Palek
#2. Alexis O’Neal
#3. Tanja Jeramaz

Jenna proved to be a strong contender from the start of the Miss COED 2018 competition with her fashion sense, gorgeous looks and of course her fun personality. Second place winner Alexis O’Neal almost gave her a run for her money, but Jenna ultimately took the spot.

Yet, Jenna is more than just a pretty face. The Cleveland native is a sophomore at Kent State University and is majoring in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in business management. Jenna is involved in the sorority Alpha Phi and serves as the Assistant Director of Formal Recruitment and the University Tees Campus Director. She sells and helps design promo items for student organizations. She hopes to one day work for Sherri Hill, an Austin, Texas-based Fashion company.

Thanks to her fans and supporters, Jenna has won a free trip to Cancun for her and three of her friends. Courtesy of STSTravel, Jenna will receive:

  • Round trip airfare from closest major departure city to college campus to destination
  • 5-night all-inclusive resort accommodations at Oasis Cancun Lite or comparable hotel based on quad occupancy
  • Round trip transfers to and from resort
  • 5-night VIP Party Pass with VIP tables hosting VIP events

Oh, and did we mention the KILLER prize package she gets too?

  • One Spring/Summer box from FabFitFun
  • A bag of her choice from Solo
  • A pair of athletic eyewear from Adidas
  • A bathing suit of her choice from Kulani Kinis
  • Plenty of COED/Miss COED shirts and flags

Needless to say, we think Jenna’s sorority sisters will be fighting over the chance to join her on this awesome trip.

Jenna said that she wanted to be Miss COED 2018 because:

“I believe I express everything that my university stands for. I’m confident, I’m a leader in my community, I’m really well connected on campus, I’m lots of fun, and above all else, I believe that I’d be a great role model for younger girls.”


Jenna and her friends aren’t the only ones that will get to live it up in Cancun.

Second place finalist Alexis O’Neal and third place finalist Tanja Jeramaz, as well as one of each of their friends, get to enjoy their own trip to Cancun courtesy of STSTravel.

Their packages include:

  • Round trip airfare from closest major departure city to college campus to destination
  • 4-night all-inclusive resort accommodations at Oasis Cancun Lite or comparable hotel based on quad occupancy
  • Round trip transfers to and from resort
  • 4-night VIP Party Pass with VIP tables hosting VIP events

Miss COED has been passed from last year’s winner Maggie Arceneaux to Jenna and from Tulane to Kent State.

Make sure to follow Jenna on Twitter and Instagram.

A MASSIVE shout out to all those out there that applied to be Miss COED 2018 and to those that made it all the way to the finals. We can’t thank you enough for all that you did throughout this process, you’re all awesome and we wish you all the best in the future!

Jealous that you didn’t submit your application in the Miss COED 2018 competition? That’s understandable. No worries, though! Applications for Miss COED 2019 will open this Spring!


Jamie Luner Instagram: Best Photos & Must-See Pictures

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Jamie Luner, the 46-year-old former Melrose Place star, has been accused of performing a sex act on a teenage boy back in 1998. According to TMZ, the alleged victim claims he was 16 at the time of the offense. A report was filed with the Los Angeles Police Department claiming that Luner performed oral sex on him in 1998. She is currently being investigated.

While she was known for her role of Lexi Sterling on Melrose Place, Luner also starred on as Rachel Burke in the final season of Profiler, portraying Liza Colby on the ABC soap opera All My Children from April 2009 until its final episode in 2011. Luner has also starred in many Lifetime movies.

via TMZ:

Jamie Luner — you know her as Lexi Sterling on “Melrose Place” — has been accused of sexual misconduct with an underage male … TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … a man in his 30s filed a police report with the LAPD alleging that back in 1998 Jamie performed oral sex on him when he was just 16.

The nature of the relationship is unclear — whether the man was a teen actor or just someone she knew. Cops are investigating like they would anyone who reports a crime, but their hands might be tied … with the statute of limitations in California having lapsed. We’ve reached out to Jamie, so far no word back.

Luner would have been 26 at the time of the alleged sexual assault. She is now being investigated and could be facing a charge of oral copulation with a minor child. However, if found guilty, Luner may only face a misdemeanor charge if the sex act was consensual given that the victim was over the age of 16 at the time. The misdemeanor charge carries a maximum prison sentence of one year.

She has yet to comment on the allegations against her.

Michael B. Jordan Burns Books In The First Trailer For HBO’s ‘Fahrenheit 451’

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The Michael B. Jordan takeover continues.

Barely a week after the release of the now global phenomenon Black Panther, in which he plays the villainous Killmonger, the trailer for Jordan’s next film Fahrenheit 451 has dropped. An HBO production, the movie adapts Ray Bradbury’s classic novel for TV.

Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 tells the story of a dystopian future, where books that are deemed subversive to the ruling government are not only outlawed, they are burned. Jordan plays Guy Montag, a “fireman” (those that are tasked with burning the books), who gradually begins to lose faith in the government and their objectives. Michael Shannon plays Captain Beatty, Montag’s boss and the antagonist of the film. Sofia Boutella, Lilly Singh, Keir Dullea and Martin Donovan help round out the rest of the cast.

The director of the project, Ramin Bahrani, said today’s political climate provided the inspiration he needed for this undertaking. Speaking to The Wrap, Bahrani said: “I think it’s pretty obvious, right?” He continued:

“Politically things are going in a very strange direction in terms of what is real and what is not real. I think we’ve been going in that direction for a long time, it’s just now kind of being revealed to us more clearly. So I think from a high level, that’s a problem.”

With Michael B. Jordan and Michael Shannon leading the way, this movie looks like it has the potential to be something special. Check out the trailer for Fahrenheit 451 below.

Why The Hell Are People Still Watching ‘The Walking Dead’?

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It’s Monday and I feel like getting a rant off, so here we go.

The Walking Dead … I mean, what the hell, man? I know Seinfeld-style jokes went out of style about 20 years ago, but what’s the deal with The Walking Dead? The show has been on for eight years and has gotten progressively worse each season, all but abandoning legitimate plot progression. While the show had some legitimate dramatic merit in its first couple of seasons, it has since devolved into the following repetitive routine:

In its current form, every season of The Walking Dead boils down to this: bad guys show up to terrorize Rick and his gang, a bunch of walkers inconveniently squad up, people die, Rick & the gang fight back and eventually win. Lather, rinse, repeat.

Which leads me to the question: why the hell are people still watching The Walking Dead? Is it Masochism? The “sunk cost” principle? Sheer curiosity? Hate-watching?

Yes, Carl is finally dead, which represents something of a major plot development given that many fans argue he was Rick’s last connection to the humanity he had before walkers. But the death of Carl epitomized the show’s main problem: people didn’t really care that he died … because they didn’t really care about him. Yes, eight seasons into it’s run and The Walking Dead still does not have characters that have truly endeared themselves to fans outside of Rick and Daryl.

While ratings for The Walking Dead have been steadily slipping over the last couple of years, it still remains one of the most popular shows on cable television despite its lackluster run, meaning we’re still a ways to go from the series finale.

Will I tune into the last ever episode of The Walking Dead? ABSOLUTELY. The final chapter of Rick Grimes and company will assuredly be epic. I just can’t understand why anyone would want to watch until then.

Do you still watch and enjoy THE WALKING DEAD? Let us know why in the comment section.

WWE Raw Live Stream: How To Watch Monday Night Raw Online – 02/26/18

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“The Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar has arrived to confront the winner of the men’s Elimination Chamber match. The road to WrestleMania 34 is really starting to heat up! And “The Beast” is chomping at the bit for another victim. Scary, right?

WWE Raw Live Stream: Watch Raw Online - February 26, 2018

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Last night, WWE made history with the first-ever women’s Elimination Chamber match and the first-ever chamber match to feature seven competitors (men’s main event match). Tune in tonight to find out the winner of both chamber matches.

Glad I didn’t spoil the results of Elimination Chamber for anyone? Well, that’s because it’d hurt my bottom line.  Now, click here to find out the results of the event, plus stick around for the videos and must-see details.

Excited about tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw? Check out all the fallout from last night’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Look below and find out what you need to know so you can live stream tonight’s show on your TV, PC, tablet or mobile device.


WWE Monday Night Raw Viewing Details

Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
TV Channel: USA
Location: SAP Center, San Jose, California
Online: USA
Mobile: USA Now


How To Live Stream Monday Night Raw Online

Looking to watch Monday Night Raw? Of course, you do, you’re reading this article, aren’t you? To live stream tonight’s show, just click on USA, where you will be directed to that network’s official live stream page. But you’ll need your cable or satellite information to access this content.

Another way to check out tonight’s episode of Raw is by clicking on Sling TV, which provides a $25 monthly fee, but if you listen closely, you can see this all for free!

Just click on the Sling website, you’ll find a light blue bar with those incredible words (and that lovely number) “Watch Now 7 Days Free” – if you wanna see tonight’s pro wrestling show then you’re going to want to click on that offer.

You’ll also need to sign up for the Sling Blue package, it costs just $25 a month, but if you decide to cancel within seven days, you will not be charged. Though if you chose to stick around with Sling, you’ll be able to see many more episodes of WWE Raw and SmackDown Live in the future. Sling TV has something for you (sports and wrestling), and something for the kids (cartoons) too.


How To Watch WWE Raw Free Without A Cable Subscription?

Don’t have a cable subscription? Don’t sweat it, wrestling bro! Fubo TV is a streaming service that usually costs $39.99, but is now charging customers $19.99 for their first two months. The service offers 70+ channels for your viewing pleasure. But the sweetest part is that Fubo also offers a free seven-day trial.

You can also watch tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw through DirecTV Now, which is offering four different channel packages, all of which include the USA network. The cheapest package available is for $35. But the coolest part of this deal is that the first seven days are absolutely for free and you can cancel anytime.

Don’t have a cable subscription to watch Raw? Don’t sweat it. Just go to Sling TV, and sign up for a free 7 days on their Sling Blue package. You won’t want to miss a minute of the action.
Are you feeling Raw yet?


How To Watch Monday Night Raw On Your Tablet or Mobile Device

Want to watch Raw on your tablet or mobile device. Just sign up for the USA Now app, which is free with your cable or satellite log-in info.

You can also watch Raw on Sling TV. The first week is free, so you’ll want to keep track of time if you don’t wanna pony up $25 for the monthly Sling Blue package. You can access the Sling app from a wide variety of devices, including Roku, Xbox One, Chromecast, ZTE, and Nexus Player.


Watching WWE Raw in India?

Tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw will be streamed live in India on February 27th at 5:30 A.M. on the Ten 1 Network. The repeat telecast is scheduled for 4 P.M. and 9 P.M. on the Ten 1 Network later that day/evening.

The Top 5 Remaining MLB Free Agents

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As pitchers and catchers reported to Spring Training a few weeks ago, two of the marquee bats on the free age market remained inexplicably unsigned and frustratingly unpredictable: Would Eric Hosmer return to the Royals? Or would agent Scott Boras be able to sell a wannabe-contender like the Cardinals or Blue Jays on the 28-year-old first-basemen’s Gold Glove-defense and playoff acumen? And what about J.D. Martinez? The guy hit 45 home runs in 130 games last season, but at age 30 and with a series of injuries to put behind him, could Boras still snag him a hometown deal back in Arizona in the $170-200 million range?

Well, a few weeks went by, and we finally got our answers: Hosmer signed an eight-year deal worth $144 million with the desperate San Diego Padres, who should, by all projections, still miss the playoffs this season. Martinez, however, signed a five-year contract with the power-starved Boston Red Sox worth $110 million, a surprisingly cheap deal that’s front-loaded and full of opt-out clauses. What happens then, though, with the teams that lost out on these two guys? And what about the players who still have yet to be signed? As Spring Training gets under way, let’s take a look at the five best players left on the free agent market.


Jonathan Lucroy

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As a catcher entering his age-32 season, there isn’t too much thought that Lucroy could act as the missing piece to a playoff contender’s lineup, as was the thought when the Rangers traded Milwaukee for him at the All-Star break in 2016. Still, Lucroy is only four seasons removed from a 4th-place finish in the NL MVP race, a season which saw him smack 68 extra-base-hits, including 53 doubles, and two seasons removed from batting .292 with 24 homers for the Brewers and Rangers. Traded from Texas to Colorado at the midway-point of last season, Lucroy finished with only 30 total extra-base hits in 2017, and while his second-half in Colorado saw him hit over .300 in 175 plate appearances, that likely won’t matter much to GMs or the fans of their teams. Expect Lucroy to get paid by someone for his duties, and expect him to get a shot to start. We’ve seen what he can do when he’s hitting right, and not a lot of catchers can match it.


Alex Cobb

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Following back to back seasons with a sub-3.00 ERA, Cobb made only five rocky starts for the Rays in 2015-2016 as he recovered from Tommy John surgery. 2017 saw him bounce back in a big way, though as he went 12-10 with a 3.66 ERA while featuring a curveball and splitter-heavy arsenal of pitches. There are injury concerns, obviously, but Cobb has proven to have near ace-level stuff when he’s healthy, and at age 30 there’s still plenty of time for him to develop a finesse-based, change-of-speed pitching style and extend the effectiveness of his repaired elbow. While Tampa Bay did offer him a $17.4 million qualifying offer, there’s no way they can afford to sign him long term, leaving Cobb in a bit of an in-between right now. Following an offseason of passes from the Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers, teams such as Texas, Baltimore or even the Angels would seem most willing to strike a relatively rich, short-term deal for a quality third starter if the circumstances are right.


Lance Lynn

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Lynn is one of those strangely consistent starting pitchers. Every year, outside of 2016 when he underwent Tommy John surgery, you could more-or-less hang your hat on him throwing 180-200 innings, winning 15 games or so, and posting an ERA between 3.00 and 4.00. He won 18 games at age 25, had an ERA of 2.74 in 200 innings at age 27, and was the Cardinals career-leader in strikeouts per nine-innings through the first five years of his career. He looked decent last year, too, posting 11 wins and a mid-3 ERA in his first season back from elbow surgery, though a dip in strikeout numbers as he enters his age-31 season doesn’t make him too tempting on a long-term deal. He, like, Cobb, floats somewhere in between underrated and unpredictable, though don’t be surprised to see him land somewhere in the NL eventually, be it with the J.D. Martinez-less Diamondbacks or even the Marlins, who are still obligated to field a full team this season.


Jake Arrieta

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Unlike the other pitchers on this list, Arrieta has reached the peak of baseball dominance, having won a Cy Young, a World Series, thrown two no-hitters, and pitched perhaps the single greatest half-season of baseball ever seen. But at 32 and coming off back-to-back seasons of marked regression, it’s no wonder teams have seen him as more of a cause for alarm than hope. If you’re paying Arrieta, you’re paying him for the foreseeable future. It’s hard to imagine his agent Scott Boras taking anything less than $100 million, but it’s also pretty hard to imagine anyone signing him for more than 5 years at $20 million per. While the Phillies and Brewers have both shown interest after making some moves this offseason to bolster their offenses, both should remain wary of the potential return on investment for such a contract unless they can get it down to three years. Either way, it’ll be up to Arrieta to prove that he can continue to prove his doubters wrong and adapt in age the way a Chris Carpenter or Roy Halladay did.


Mike Moustakas

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Once upon a time, “Moose” and former Royals slugger Eric Hosmer were going to take the league by storm as part of Kansas City’s new generation of star prospects. It took both players some time to feel things out, with Hosmer starting off phenomenally before encountering a sophomore slump; Moustakas, however, was arguably a disappointment up until last year. Yes, he was a part of two World Series teams, and he even posted a pretty damn good .284/.348/.570 line with 22 home runs in 2015 when they won it all, but he had never become the player he was expected to be. Then, suddenly, he was crushing 38 home runs, striking out only 94 times, and setting a career high in RBIs with 85. So why hasn’t he been paid yet? It could be a few things: Moustakas is a third basemen, and not one who adds too much defensively. His career on-base percentage sits at an abysmal .305. He is slow and inflexible. Perhaps he lucks out and a middling, small-market team once again overpays for a prime-aged slugger building off a strong season. Perhaps he goes back to Kansas City on a hometown discount. At this point, he better hope somebody comes knocking. Might be smart to invest in a first basemen’s glove, too. Just in case.

Dawn Diimmler Photos: Full Story & Must-See Detials

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Dawn Diimmler, a 44-year-old former Lexington County high school administrator, has been charged with sexual battery of a student. She turned herself in to Columbia police on the morning of Saturday, February 24.

Diimmler, a former Airport High School assistant principal, was fired by the Lexington 2 school board on February 12 after she was accused of having sexual intercourse with a 19-year-old student.

According to various reports, Diimmler was accused of having sex with the unidentified student at the school twice during a three-month relationship.

via WLTX:

Diimmler was fired by Lexington School District Two earlier this monthly following claims of an “unprofessional relationship” with a student. She had worked at the district since 2012.

In a bond hearing Saturday, a judge gave Diimmler a $30,000 bond, and said she is not to have contact with the victim and she needs permission to leave the state. Diimmler was released from the Richland County Jail on Sunday. Airport High School Principal Brad Coleman has been placed on paid administrative leave during this incident.

The district has not yet said why he was placed on leave.

Airport High School is located in Cayce, South Carolina.

This is the latest in a string of teacher sex scandals over the last couple of years. In November, Tennessee teacher Janet Smothers was arrested. Former nutrition teacher LaToya Parker was also arrested for a relationship with a student. Florida teacher Caroline Lawson was charged with sexual assault. 26-year-old Allyson Moran was also arrested for similar crimes. The 23-year-old high school teacher Katherine Ross Ridenhour was also arrested for an inappropriate relationship.

Furthermore, Hunter Day, 22, was also arrested after a sting operation. Megan Kotarski was also arrested on similar charges. Michelle Schiffer, a 23-year-old history teacher in Texas, was also charged and arrested for allegedly having sex with a teenage student. 29-year-old Alyssia Marie Reddy was arrested in Maryland for her crimes in New Jersey. Samantha Fitzgerland, a 28-year-old, was most recently arrested and charged. Jordan Ondish was arrested for her inappropriate relationship with a 19-year-old, while 28-year-old Samantha Fitzpatrick was arrested on similar charges.

Nicole Marie Andrews was arrested as well. 32-year-old Jessica Langford was arrested and charged with sexual assault-related crimes as well. A teacher from Oregon, Andrea Baber, was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.  Robin Dunlap, a teacher in Florida, was arrested for sending illicit photos to a 15-year-old boy in Texas. Teacher and tennis coach Jennifer Olajire-Aro was also charged. 42-year-old Heather Butts of California was arrested on a second-degree felony charge. Nancy Leigh Ann Brann, a former Christian school teacher, was arrested for having sex with a student. Coine Audiat pleaded no contest to having sex with a minor in 2016. 23-year-old Darci Lake was arrested for an inappropriate relationship.

AMC’s ‘McMafia’ Debuts Tonight: How To Watch Series Premiere Online

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AMC will debut their latest twisty crime drama, McMafia, tonight at 10 PM ET. The series stars Grantchester’s James Norton as a Russian man living in London who rejected his family’s criminal ways in favor of starting his own business.

But anyone who’s seen The Godfather knows that the squeaky clean children of mob bosses rarely stay that way for long. Eventually, everything changes for James, and he has no choice but to join the criminal world.

The series originally premiered on January 1, 2018, in the UK (BBC One) to fairly positive reviews. It has an honorable 7.8 rating on IMDB, but a less than impress 64% on Rotten Tomatoes. It seems like the main beef people have with it is: there’s too much going on and it’s too slow. All that being said, if sex, murder, and international crime are your thing, McMafia definitely seems worth a watch.

The first of eight episodes in season one airs tonight. Here’s everything you need to know to check out the premiere on TV or live stream online.


McMafia Series Premiere Viewing Details

Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
Time: 10 PM ET
TV Channel: AMC
Live Stream: AMC Live Stream


McMafia Live Stream Online

You can watch McMafia online on AMC’s website. You’ll need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider.

Other Live Stream options for the premiere are DirecTV and Sling TV. These services require a paid subscription, but they also have a 7-day free trial.


McMafia Live Stream On Your Mobile Device

You can also watch on your mobile device with the AMC App, which is free to download from Google Play and iTunes. Once again, log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider is required.


College Men’s Center Is Now Focused On ‘Reconstructing Masculinity’ Through Social Justice

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The Men’s Center over at the University of Oregon has shifted its mission from promoting nutrition and wellness to “reconstructing masculinity,” while highlighting the particular importance of educating “cisgender or white men” about “social justice.” The stated goal of this mission is to “to use social justice to end male violence, dismantle systems of oppression, and reconstruct what we know masculinity to be.”

According to sophomore and Men’s Center Student Director of Programming Maya Auld “it’s much more important that men, especially cisgender or white men, have a better educational understanding of what social justice is and get involved.”

In 2002, the Men’s Center was first created by students at the University of Oregon. It was intended as a center for resources regarding healthy living, nutrition, and wellness. However, two weeks ago, the Men’s Center announced that it will now focus on applying “social justice” to combat masculinity or “what we know masculinity to be.”


“Our focus is to use social justice to end male violence, dismantle systems of oppression, and reconstruct what we know masculinity to be,” according to the February 11th statement from the Men’s Center. The announcement added that “for far too long men have been absent from the discussion of social equality.”

Auld explained to Campus Reform that the Men’s Center is a physical office on campus which employs four-stipend students and one school administrator. The Center also hosts events for students on campus, conducts weekly meetings, and provides drop-in hours.

The Center’s director of programming added that “there’s forces that (masculinity) puts on other people, such as gender inequalities” and therefore reconstructing masculinity is “very important.”


Auld pressed upon the importance of reconstructing masculinity as those who identify as men often have “issues with expressing emotions clearly, communicating, [and] speaking up,” and “In terms of deconstructing masculinity we try to break down those walls, and not talk to the man in front of us, but the person in front of us, without regarding things like gender violence and other problems we see in the world.”

There aren’t many Men’s Center activities planned yet, but when they do, they generally attract a large audience. According to Auld, roughly 20 students regularly appear at weekly meetings, about 50-60 students show up for film screenings, and 200-300 converge for the Center’s flagship annual events.

Much of the funding for the Men’s Center comes from mandatory fees paid to the student government office, according to Auld. She added that the Center is also allocated space and some funding from the administration.




Tau Kappa Epsilon At Indiana University Suspended For 3 Years

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The Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter at Indiana University has been suspended from campus for three years, joining five other fraternities and sororities currently on suspension.

The closure of the TKE chapter was announced on February 9. The suspension means that all operations of the chapter will cease at the university for three years.

The university and TKE worked together on a joint investigation into violations of the fraternity’s bylaws and constitution, although it is unknown exactly what type of violations occurred.

Donald E. Aldrich, TKE’s Chief Executive Office, released a statement saying:

“We will not tolerate members whose actions do not represent the values and principles of Tau Kappa
Epsilon. The value of fraternity is being questioned daily and we are committed to both developing men at a high level and rooting out those with selfish intentions that are outside our mission. We believe this action is warranted as we uphold our standards and strive each day to build Better Men for a Better World.”

Indiana University also released a statement about TKE’s suspension:

“Indiana University supports the decision of the Tau Kappa Epsilon international board of directors to suspend the fraternity’s chapter on the Bloomington campus. The health, safety and wellbeing of our students is a top priority at IU. As soon as IU became aware of alleged activity at the fraternity house, the university initiated its own investigation. IU does not tolerate such behavior on campus, or in the course of any university activity, and will continue to work with the appropriate authorities and all members of the university community to stop it.”

TKE members who currently live in the chapter house will be provided information by the school about future housing options.

This is the latest fraternity suspension in the last year, as schools such as Indiana University, the University of Michigan, Ohio State University, Texas State, Florida State, Ball State, Louisiana State and Penn State have all suspended fraternities.

So, Bella Thorne Has An Equally Hot Older Sister Named Dani

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Dani Thorne, 25, is the older sister of actress and singer Bella Thorne. She was born on January 19, 1993, in Florida before moving to California.

While younger sister Bella, 20, focuses on acting, Dani focuses on music, as she is a DJ that goes by the name of COM3T. Dani also performs as a DJ in a duo called Master of The People with her boyfriend, Dylan Jetson. During her EDM career, Dani has performed at venues such as EDC Las Vegas, BeautyCon LA, and Avalon Hollywood nightclub.

Thorne has also dabbled in modeling, appearing in campaigns for GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, JC Penny’s, and Macy’s.

via IMDB:

Dani was born in Florida and began modeling and commercial work at 4 years old. Her siblings are in the entertainment business, as well. She has 2 sisters, Bella Thorne and Kaili Thorne, and one brother, Remy Thorne. Dani sponsors a friend, Kathrine, in Kibwezi, Kenya and is involved with the Nomad Organazation, which helps underprivileged children obtain their dream of an education. She enjoys traveling and loves her many animals, including a wolf hybrid named Voodoo.

Despite having different talents and interests, Bella and Dani Thorne collaborate on projects from time to time. For the music video for her single “Habits”, Dani recruited younger sister Bella to direct.

While Bella may be the more famous of the two, Dani certainly seems to be the more normal of the two (despite the crazy hair) which definitely earns her some much points.

Dani Thorne Instagram: Best Photos & Must-See Pictures

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Dani Thorne, also known as the EDM DJ COM3T, is the 25-year-old older sister of actress and model Bella Thorne.

Dani’s younger sister Bella, 20, is more of an actress, while Dani focuses on music. Dani performs as a DJ that goes by the name of COM3T. Similarly, she also performs as a DJ in a duo called “Master of The People” with her boyfriend, Dylan Jetson. During her DJ career, Dani has played shows at iconic venues such as EDC Las Vegas, BeautyCon LA, and Avalon Hollywood nightclub.

She has also modeled during her career, appearing in campaigns for GAP, Tommy Hilfiger, JC Penny’s, and Macy’s.

via Billboard:

COM3T is actually Dani Thorne, big sister to Bella Thorne. Turns out both Thorne sisters have a wild side, and they came together to turn all the damn way up for the elder Thorne’s new clip. Bella directed the “Habits” video, and COM3T stars as the shiny monster that lives under your bed — or maybe magically appears in it. She’s definitely up to something naughty, whatever it may be.

“Habits” is both visually and sonically unreal. Much like rolling around in a pile of glitter, you’re not going to get the feel of this one off your skin anytime soon. Do not attempt to adjust your video screen. Just let the colors do their thing and check out “Habits” below.

Despite having different talents and interests, Bella and Dani Thorne collaborate on projects from time to time. For the music video for her single “Habits”, Dani recruited younger sister Bella to direct.

Texas State Introduces New Greek Life Rules Following Death Of Fraternity Pledge

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In November, we brought you the story of Texas State student Matt Ellis, a fraternity pledge who was found dead after an initiation ritual. Ellis was found dead on November 13 at an off-campus apartment.

Now, over three months after his death, Texas State has introduced new Greek Life rules in an effort to assure that something like this never happens again. Following a “thorough review of Greek life at Texas State University, university leaders have outlined new rules for the school’s fraternity chapters.

According to reports, a “Greek Affairs Advisory Task Force” made up of 24 members was created to participate in the review of Greek chapters at Texas State, being asked by the university to “determine best practices and actions that would develop a positive Greek culture” and to “present to the President recommendations and actions for chapters in good standing to be reinstated to the Texas State University Greek Affairs system.”

The Greek Affairs Advisory Task Force created eight steps that the school’s fraternities must follow.

via KXAN:

1. Introduction to Greek Life & Recruitment: Each Greek Council must develop a Potential New Member Orientation, while current members must attend recruitment training. The trainings must be completed by May 1, with more to follow in the 2018-2019 school year.

2. New Member Education: Each chapter needs to develop and submit a new member education plan outlining what happens after initiation

3. Risk Reduction Events, Monitoring and Training: Each chapter must create a risk reduction plan each year and agree to participate in training. At least 75 percent of each chapter’s members must attend the training before an event, and events have to be held within 100 miles of San Marcos. Additionally, the chapter’s grade point average for the previous semester will determine how many events they can hold and how many can involve alcohol.

4. Chapter/Graduate Adviser & Faculty/Staff Adviser Certification: All advisers must complete university certification training, which must be renewed every two years. Part of the training will include a section “on how to ‘re-educate’ alumni members about appropriate behavior and university expectations during their interactions with the undergraduate members of their respective Greek organization.

5. The Chapter Advancement & Awards Program: Each chapter must participate in this program by submitting data about its members, including community service hours and average GPA, and has to meet a minimum score to remain active.

6. Leadership Development: Texas State will host an annual leadership training, and at least 75 percent of chapter members must complete leadership training.

7. Fraternity/Sorority Chapter Reinstatement on the Texas State Campus: Chapter presidents and advisers must meet with Greek Affairs staff to discuss the changes by March 30. Then, the chapters can begin training during the spring 2018 semester.

8. Individual Member Recommitment to Fraternity & Sorority Programming Document: Each member must recommit to their fraternity or sorority and sign a document agreeing to the steps the group must take to regain their active status. They also must affirm their commitment to ending substance and alcohol abuse, hazing and sexual misconduct.

Texas State University is the latest school to update their Greek Life rules over the last couple of years following the death of Penn State University fraternity pledge Timothy Piazza, who passed away in early 2017 due to hazing.

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