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It is Marathon Monday, with the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon currently underway. The race can be seen on NBC Sports and local CBS affiliates. The race officially kicked off at 8:30 a.m. ET before the Elite Women’s group, led by last year’s winner Edna Kiplagat of Kenya, began their run at 9:32 a.m. ET. The Elite Men’s group kicked off at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Every year, the race attracts more than 500,000 spectators, with many of the world’s elite runners making their way through the course.

This year, the weather is an issue with a downpour impacting the Boston area, but that didn’t stop the athletes from lacing up their shoes and competing.

If you are inside staying warm, you can still enjoy the race by checking out a number of live streaming options.

All of the information you need to tune in to the race can be seen below.

Boston Marathon 2017 Viewing Details

Date: Monday, April 16

Time: 8:30 a.m.

TV Info: NBCSN (National)

Live Stream: NBC Sports, NBC Sports Gold, CBS Boston

NBC Live Extra – Those with a cable subscription will be able to use their info to access the national stream for the race.

If you can’t watch today’s event on your TV or computer, NBC has you covered with their NBC Sports app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, or the Windows Store.

You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App store or Google Play store. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.

Boston Marathon start times

8:40 a.m.: Mobility Impaired start
9:02 a.m.: Men’s Wheelchair Division start
9:04 a.m.: Women’s Wheelchair Division start
9:25 a.m.: Handcycle and Duos start
9:32 a.m.: Elite Women’s start
10:00 a.m.: Elite Men’s start and First Wave
10:25 a.m.: Second Wave
10:50 a.m.: Third Wave
11:15 a.m.: Fourth Wave

Boston Marathon Route

A full course map can be found below, via the BAA website here:

Boston Athletic Association

As a proud New Yorker and New Jerseyan, viewing Boston as a bitter rival is essentially in my blood. Whether it be Yankees-Sox, Mets-Sox (hello, 1986), Jets-Patriots (f*ck you, Bill Belichick),  or Giants-Patriots (hello, 2007 & 2011), family, friends and loved ones of mine have loathed Boston, their teams, and their fans for the entirety of my life.

However, outside of their annoyingly successful sports teams, everything I’ve ever heard about Boston has been overwhelmingly positive. Whether it be about the food, the community, the Marathon, Fenway Park– everything I’ve ever heard about Boston, whether it be from residents or tourist — has been nothing short of spectacular. So when the nice folks over at Gillette offered me a chance to fly up for a couple days to see the city and take in a Yankees vs Red Sox game at Fenway, I jumped at the opportunity.

Now, it’s important to remember that I was only in Boston for about 30 hours and the weather wasn’t all that friendly for the time of year. Were there other areas of the city that I never saw that likely represent the more authentic side of Bean Town? Absolutely. But we’re here to talk about Boston and the first things I noticed about the historic city from an outsider’s point-of-view.

So, with that in mind, these are the five things this New Yorker learned about Boston while visiting for the first time.

Are cities allowed to be this clean?

The first thing I noticed upon touching down in Boston was how damn clean the city is.

Growing up in New Jersey and New York City, cleanliness is not necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when talking about those areas. Maybe this is the fault of New York City itself (which, according to my parents, has radically cleaned itself up over the last 30 years but is still a shithole nonetheless) but I half expect all cities to have a certain level of filth built in.

But, nope, not Boston. There was no pervasive smell of shit, no garbage bags lining the streets, no construction sites every other block — the city looks like it gets a nightly cleaning by every fraternity pledge in the city.

Zombie apocalypse-levels of quiet

Once I arrived at my hotel (the Boston Park Plaza, it was gorgeous, so shout out to them & Gillette), I had a couple of hours to kill before we headed to Fenway, so I decided to stroll around the area for a bit to find somewhere to grab a bite. After I wrapped my head around the notion that cities could, in fact, be clean, I noticed how quiet it was … almost too quiet.

No bicycle bells warning clueless pedestrians, no impatient cab drivers honking at the car in front of them, no crackheads arguing on the corner: I felt like I was walking through a city that had been wiped out by a zombie infection — that’s how quiet it was.

Fenway Park, on the other hand, was a different story.

Everyone doesn’t sound like Ben Affleck in The Town.

This one surprised me the most, as I expected everyone to sound like Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting and Ben Affleck in The Town. Now, while I was mostly at Fenway Park and the business area of Boston (meaning there were likely mostly tourists around me), the lack of Boston accents I encountered was wildly disappointing, to say the least. However, maybe that’s on me for expecting Boston to be like Ben Affleck’s movie version of it.

The only true Boston accent I encountered on my travels was at lunch before we left for the airport. We went to Atlantic Fish Company on Boylston Street and our waiter was like a supporting character ripped out of The Departed. Hearing him offer us their famous “Clam Chowduuh” in that patented Boston accent made the entire trip worthwhile.

The hype about their Lobster Roll is real AF

Speaking of Atlantic Fish Company, I had a Lobster Roll for lunch, and, well, sheeeeesh. I’m getting the itis just thinking about it. Really, the seafood, in general, was the best I ever had: calamari, oysters, shrimp, lobster — something about their seafood is just a cut above New York City’s. Then again, I’m no seafood expert and was prettttyyy baked on my pre-flight brownie when we went out to lunch, so take kindly take my culinary analysis with a grain of salt.

It’s easy to see why people are so proud of being from Bostom

All this said, I absolutely loved Boston. Despite the unseasonably cool weather that was sweeping the Northeast at the time of my visit, I could immediately tell why people loved the city so much. The streets are clean, the air is fresh, the seafood is excellent, but most importantly, the world-famous sense of togetherness and community was clear.

As a guy who is wildly proud of being from New York City, I respect the hell out of how much Bostonians love being from Boston and I can’t wait to go back because of it.

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Despite having to contend with wind and rain impacting the area, Desiree Linden became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985. Ultimately finishing 26 miles in New England, her time is currently set at around 2:39:53, beating Ethiopian runner Mamitu Daska and Kenyan runner Gladys Chesir. Despite just making this milestone, she already had four previous Top 10 finishes in the Maraton, as well as just missing the top place by two seconds in 2011.

What happened?

On Twitter, Sports Illustrated writer Chris Chavez proclaimed Linden’s win by announcing “Drought Over,” possibly a play both on the weather impacting the area at the time and Linden’s milestone win, as well as announcing Linden’s time:

“Desiree Linden becomes the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years. Takes the victory in 2:39:54”

According to WMUR, other notable winners include Yuki Kawauchi of Japan, who won the men’s race, and Russian-born Tatyana McFadden from Maryland, who won the women’s wheelchair race, also winning this year’s women’s wheelchair race at the Chicago Marathon.

Who is Desiree Linden?

A native of California, Linden, who is also known by the aliases “Des” and “Desi,” has been a runner since high school where she ran track and cross country, later going on to Arizona State University, where she was a two-time All-American in track and cross country, as well as a psychology major. According to her official bio from the school, where she was identified by her maiden name, Desiree Nicole Davila, she earned her first All-America honors in 2003.

While she only recently became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon since 1985, she is hardly a novice when it comes to running. According to Yahoo Sports, she previously had four Top 10 finishes in the Marathon; in 2011, she had also come close to winning the Boston Marathon, only losing by two seconds.

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The WWE Superstar Shake-up will likely be full of surprises that could forever change the landscape of Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live. Tonight, we’ll see a select group of SmackDown superstars will make their way over to Raw. Some will see their careers take off while others will be lost in the shuffle following this year’s Shake-up.

Which SmackDown Live superstars will be heading over to the red brand? That’s a bit difficult to predict for the most part. But then there are some superstars will absolutely need to switch brands.

Here are the 5 WWE SmackDown Live stars will must go to Monday Night Raw…

5. Baron Corbin

“The Lone Wolf” Baron Corbin really made a name for himself on SmackDown. In one year, he was able to become Mr. Money In The Bank and the WWE United States Champion. That being said, Corbin has really become stale lately and has been trending water on the blue brand in 2018. Corbin has done next to nothing this year and really needs to rejuvenate a stale character that has faded to the background of the roster. If Corbin is traded over to Raw, he could easily insert himself into the Intercontinental Championship picture.

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4. Becky Lynch

Much like Corbin, Becky Lynch has become an afterthought in 2018. She really hasn’t done much since losing the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship to Alexa Bliss in December 2016. A switch over to Monday Night Raw might relight the flame that made this “Irish Lass Kicker” straight fire every time she stepped into the ring. Lynch will also need to switch up her character once she arrives on Raw. A heel turn may gain the attention of fans. She can piss off the fans by attacking the lovable Bayley. Lynch vs. Bayley would definitely be a well-received feud on Monday nights.

3. Tye Dillinger

“The Perfect 10” Tye Dillinger has tons of potential that is being wasted on Tuesday nights. He has been lost in the shuffle on the blue brand; falling to the background behind characters like Jinder Mahal, Bobby Roode, and Randy Orton. Considering Raw has a three-hour time slot compared to SmackDown Live‘s two-hour slot, Tye may find more air time to showoff his skills on Monday nights.

2. Rusev

Rusev may be one of the most well-received superstars in the entire WWE. Therefore, his talent should be highlight on WWE’s flagship show, Monday Night Raw. Rusev hasn’t been properly utilized on SmackDown. If he isn’t challenging AJ Styles for the WWE Championship then he really shouldn’t be on the brand. Rusev is sure to be welcomed with open arms on Raw. A feud with Seth Rollins over the Intercontinental Championship would likely be inevitable if he switches brands. Aiden English would be an added bonus if he’s drafted to Raw alongside “The Bulgarian Brute.”

1. Daniel Bryan

The in-ring return of Daniel Bryan might be the biggest comeback story of 2018. SmackDown Live is a phenomenal show and all, but Bryan’s return would be given a greater spotlight on WWE’s flagship show. Bryan would gain the most exposure over on Raw, considering the show is much more well-known and offers the most amount of air time. A brand switch for Daniel Bryan would drastically change the landscape of the main event scene. A showdown between Bryan and WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar would be inevitable.

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Weekend one of 2018 Coachella is in the books and what a weekend it was. People continue to rave about Beyonce’s performance, with many saying she stole the weekend. DJ Khaled even renamed the festival “Beychella” after she set the stage on fire. Cardi B also put on quite the performance all while rocking her baby bump. Eminem closed out the weekend by bringing out 50 Cent and Dr. Dre during his set.

While the above performers were setting the stage on fire the festival’s crowd was littered with girls setting the grounds on fire. Coachella has always been known for its women guests dressing to impress. This year was no different.

Olivia Culpo and Alessandra Ambrosio did their thing as usual. We even had Paris Hilton taking us back in time looking like her “One Night in Paris” days; she has really been on the comeback trail as of late. Two sisters who made a simmering hot impression were fashion bloggers Sophie Bickley and Charlotte Bickley.

They did not hold back this weekend.

Those two weren’t the only ones from the fashion blogging sphere who had us picking our jaws up from the ground. Danielle Bernstein showed us that she not only has an eye for fashion but the body to pull it off.

This was just the first weekend, and I’m sure it will only be heating up as Coachella continues to bring out the best of the best.

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Ah, yes Coachella. The annual music and arts festival in California is known for a few things: beautiful celebrities, drugs, and hella good performances. It’s not even over, but Coachella 2018 has already caused an unbelievable stir online.

Most people are focused on Beyonce and her performance, with good reason. She reunited with Destiny’s Child, performed all the hits you remember from your middle and high school dances. Oh, she also brought out her husband, which was nice I think. He’s a relatively unknown rapper named Jay-Z, you may have heard of him.

But anyway, following hot on the heels of Queen Bey, was Slim Shady himself, Eminem. The rapper is a legend, no one is disputing that. His albums Infinite, The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, and The Eminem Show are certified hip-hop classics.

However, his most recent work is contentious at best. Some like it, praising his raw emotion and talking about his struggles with substance abuse, but some people long for the days of old Eminem when he was rapping about killing people. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

On April 15th, Eminem performed as one of the headliners for Coachella 2018. In addition to putting on a hell of a setlist, including hits like “My Name Is,” “Stan,” & “Lose Yourself,” Shady brought out his mentor Dr. Dre, as well as his mentee, 50 Cent.

Anytime Eminem and Dr. Dre get back together, whether it be in the studio or on stage, you know it’s gonna be something special. The two legends always know how to bring the heat, and they did what they do best at Coachella this year.

Shady also brought out the guy whose career he helped build–50 Cent. Eminem and 50 have made appearances on each other’s songs for years, but one of, if the not THE best, collaborations they did was on 50’s debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Lucky for us, they performed it at Coachella.

Coachella isn’t over yet, and if the first weekend is any indication, I think we’re in for an unforgettable festival.

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Officially starting at 9:00 a.m., the 2018 Boston Marathon is underway. This year marks the 122nd running of this deeply historic race and marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic Boston Marathon bombing. Runners from around the world come to compete against one another to see who can finish those 26.2 miles first.

The route, starting on Main Street in Hopkinton, will travel through several different towns and cities until reaching its finishing point in the heart of Boston. Once the runners enter Boston, they will run through some of Boston’s most historic areas and cross the finish line on Boylston Street near the John Hancock Tower in Copley Square. With the blazing hot Red Sox playing their traditional day game, Boston is surely going to be crowded

If you’re planning to watch the race in person, but don’t want to be in Boston, I’d recommend parking up near Heartbreak Hill. Three-quarters of the way into their race, runners must climb Heartbreak Hill. According to runningworld.com, compared to other elevation changes in other marathons, the elevation change is relatively tame at 91 feet, but the 3.3% grade makes it the steepest.

The full list of road closures for the race can be found here.

Where To Find the Race

If you’re looking to find the race online, you can find everything you need here. Enjoy!

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It’s only been six days into the chase for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but every game so far has had a bunch of excitement and drama. That excitement and drama have fans of teams in the postseason on the edge of their seat from puck drop to the final buzzer. The fun part is, it’s only the beginning. But as each series enters the third or fourth game tonight or tomorrow, several things have come to light about where the rest of the playoffs might be headed. Below are the five most notable.

1. The Top Teams Flexing Their Muscle

Ever since the playoffs began last weekend, there’s been some clarity as to why they have favorites, and why they have so-called underdogs. The Tampa Bay Lightning, who thought they were going to be in a non-stop fight with a pesky New Jersey Devils squad, have run over them the first two games. Head Coach Jon Cooper’s club showed that their depth is incredible and that they are willing to physically overwhelm the Devils — throwing hits at every possible chance they could get. The Bolts have also proved that if you allow them opportunity after opportunity, they are going to eventually pounce and take away any hope from the opposition.

In addition to the Lightning, the defending Western Conference Champions, the Nashville Predators, have exhibited why they are just plain better than the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs have given the Preds all they can handle, but every time the Predators have needed to answer, they’ve done it. In all three facets of the game, when Colorado seems to be changing the momentum, Nashville has found ways to turn the tide (whether a big save or goal) and steal all of the confidence the Avs began to build.

The Vegas Golden Knights continue to write the greatest story in ages. They’re up 3-0 in their series. While their series with the LA Kings has been the most competitive of the first round so far, Vegas fast and relentless will have inundated the Kings. Furthermore, Vegas’s ability to have several players come up clutch in more than one situation have validated that they deserve to be in the position they currently stand.

2. Blowouts And Lots of Them

They say the playoffs in any sport, the intensity ratchets up and the games are a lot closer than how they unfold in the regular season. The NHL must have missed the message through these first few days of their postseason. So far in the playoffs, there seem to be one or even two blowouts on a nightly basis.

I mean, last Wednesday the Penguins smacked the Flyers 7-0. That basically set the tone. Philly would return the favor, winning game two in Pittsburgh 5-1. And then Pittsburgh followed up that performance, with a 5-1 beating of the Flyers yesterday afternoon.

The Bruins have assaulted the Maple Leafs in their first two games, 5-1 and 7-3.  In the Tampa Bay and New Jersey series, the games are a lot closer than the score indicates, but the Lightning has outscored the Devils 10-5. Games two and three in the Jets-Wild series, the scores — 4-1 and 6-2 — tell the story that the games were over by the time the third period rolled around. If this is how it’s going to be throughout the playoffs (hopefully not), we’re in for some short nights and dull games.

3. Home Ice Doesn’t Matter

“It’s not a series until the road team wins one.” If you think that quote has no meaning through the first few nights of the postseason, you’re dead wrong. For years now, the adage that a team having home ice gives them a significant advantage has decreased dramatically.

Teams that had home ice — Pittsburgh, Washington, Philadelphia, and Anaheim — all saw that there’s a lot more to the playoffs than getting those first two games at home. Pittsburgh (above) got throttled by the Flyers in game two, costing them a chance at a possible 2-0 series lead. The Capitals, oh the Capitals, had two two-goal leads against the Blue Jackets in both games one and two and lost both in overtime. Anaheim didn’t realize how aggressive the San Jose Sharks were as a team. They lost both games at Honda Center, by a combined score of 6-2, including being shutout 3-0 in game one.

Even Sunday, the Flyers returned home to a raucous Wells Fargo Center after a 5-1 beatdown of the Pens Friday night. They allowed Sidney Crosby to have a four-point game and were pasted by the Pens 5-1. The blowouts have come at an increased rate, something not many usually expect in the postseason.

4. Bet The House On Vegas

Before the playoffs began, a lot of fans and critics were questioning how the Vegas Golden Knights would fare in their first playoff go-around. Safe to say, they’ve been pretty steady. Ok, how about more like, unbelievable.

In game one, even with the nerves and the rowdiness of T Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights won their first playoff game in franchise history on the back of Shea Theodore goal in the first period, and 30 save shutout for Marc-Andre Fleury. Game two was one for the ages. Vegas and LA went stride for stride deep into the late night. In the second overtime, the Knights finally broke the stalemate when Erik Haula made a dazzling play to beat Jonathan Quick, giving them a surprising 2-0 lead in the series.

Last night, the Golden Knights once again made waves. Down 1-0 in early in the third, they finally hit paydirt. Cody Eakin would tie the game, leading to a great rest of the third. With just under six minutes to play, James Neal put Vegas on and then not even 25 seconds later, William Karlsson doubled the lead. Vegas won 3-2, and no have a 3-0 stranglehold on the series. Stunning doesn’t even describe what the Golden Knights have accomplished in round one.

5. Nothing Beats O.T.

Playoff hockey, like I said earlier, is full of drama and excitement. But overtime in the playoffs is a whole other experience. There have been only three games so far in the first round that have needed more than 60 minutes to decide a winner. Each of those overtime-filled affairs has been as exhilarating as any game in the opening round.

The fact that there got to be a double-overtime game in Vegas on Friday night was fantastic. With that wild atmosphere, the possibility of Vegas going up 2-0 or the Kings stealing home-ice, and the fact that it was a Friday, all made for a beautiful scenario for the game and the fans. Vegas winning in the second extra frame made the night even more satisfying. Even more fitting than that double-overtime game, the first two games of the Columbus Blue Jackets-Washington Capitals series having to be decided in the extra session.

Games one and two of Columbus and Washington were offensive clinics and didn’t disappoint. And with Columbus finding a way to snatch both games on the Caps home ice in OT, was great for headlines. As the first round continues, I hope for more overtime games before round one ends. We’ve only gotten a few, but the more that happens, the more intriguing the playoffs become.

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Deadpool 2 / Marvel Comics

The Deadpool 2 cast and crew have so far held their cards incredibly close to their chests. Less than a month away from release only the barest plot details have been revealed, and the presence of certain characters or actors in the film have only been revealed through set leaks and glimpses in trailers. Even the full title is unknown (though the repetition of a certain phrase throughout promotional material may offer a clue). With all the unknowns it’s only fitting that another vital part of the movie is secret: the primary villain. While so far the time-traveling Cable seems to hold that role his comic background, the aforementioned caginess of the DP 2 team and the time-honored superhero plot point of misunderstandings leading to big blow-out fights make this a hard pill to swallow. So who is the villain really? Here are four major possibilities.

Stryfe

Because being the time-displaced child of prominent X-Men Cyclops and Jean Grey destined to be a post-apocalyptic mutant messiah isn’t complicated enough, Cable naturally has an evil clone. Created in case baby Cable succumbed to the techno-organic virus that threatened to turn his entire body to metal, the healthy clone was kidnapped and raised by the villain Apocalypse. The clone, codenamed Stryfe, believed he was the true Nathan Summers and has been one of Cable’s most persistent and powerful enemies.

Cable and Stryfe share the same abilities (and glowing eye)

It’s not out of the question that he could be manipulating events to make Cable think he has to kill the mutant child (played by Julian Dennison) we see in the trailer, or even just make Deadpool believe that’s what he’s trying to do.

Mister Sinister

Clones are an essential part of Cable’s backstory even before Stryfe. The evil scientist Nathaniel Essex (aka Mister Sinister), obsessed with Cyclops’s genetic potential, cloned the seemingly deceased Jean Grey with the hopes of getting their powerful and genetically gifted progeny. The clone, Madelyne Pryor, eventually married Cyclops and gave birth to the bouncing baby Cable. Sinister hoped that the child would grow up to be powerful enough to destroy his master the immortal mutant Apocalypse and free the scientist from his servitude. This only led to the baby getting infected with a techno-organic virus that threatened to kill him, and required the X-Men to send him to the future to save his life and fulfill a mysterious, messianic destiny.

Sinister has a complicated history with the X-Men film franchise, but it could finally be his time to shine. With his obsession with Cable’s genetics and desire to use him to his own ends, Sinister is an obvious choice for any villain in Cable related media. An expert in behind the scenes manipulation and long-term planning the scientist could easily pit Cable against potential allies such as Deadpool; perhaps even with the intention of gaining access to the genes of Dennison’s character.

Nimrod/Bastion

Sentinel’s have been a major part of the X-Men mythos almost since the aerie’s inception in the 60’s. Initially, just giant and clumsy robots, as the years have passed they have gotten more and more powerful. In alternate and potential futures such as the Days of Future Past timeline they’ve often become intelligent and powerful enough to take over the world, placing not only mutants but super-powered beings of all sorts into concentration camps. One figure that is prominently displayed in such futures is the super-advanced, time-traveling  Sentinel Nimrod.

Future Sentinel from X-Men: Days of Future Past

Nimrod has been a major villain in both future and present. In one storyline involving Cable and a mysterious mutant child (sound familiar?) he is the main antagonist. Hiding behind a plethora of lesser X-Men villains and in a more advanced form named ‘Bastion’, his actions result in the death’s of Nightcrawler and Cable before he is finally defeated.

Apocalypse

Apocalypse is undeniably one of the most powerful and dangerous beings in the Marvel universe. The first known mutant to exist, Apocalypse enhanced his abilities and powers with salvaged Celestial technology he discovered in Egypt, making himself a virtual god. He continually sought to subjugate the human race under his twisted understanding of the phrase ‘suvival of the fittest.’ Cable’s entire purpose in life is to defeat him and prevent the dystopian Apocalypse-dominated world he was raised in thousands of years in the future.

Apocalypse in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

As Apocalypse already appeared in a titular X-Men film in 2016 as the primary antagonist it’s unlikely that he’ll make a return appearance. But with his role in Cable’s backstory, the wackiness of any media involving Deadpool, and the convoluted mess that is the X-Men franchise, anything is possible (especially with a little time travel!)

With Deadpool you never know what you’re going to get. One or all of these characters could get at least a reference, or none of them. As usual, we’re just going to have to wait and see!

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In a year that entertainment confronted gender bias, racial stereotypes, sexual harassment, and LGBTQ love stories, it seems only fitting that this year’s Tribeca Film Festival offers up the same caliber of storytelling through masterful works of art that captivate the senses and hold on to your soul. The program for Tribeca is as followed:

Our feature film lineup for the 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival champions the discovery of emerging voices and the celebration of new work from established filmmaking talent. This year, we’re closing the festival with the world premiere of The Fourth Estate, from Oscar®-nominated director Liz Garbus, which follows the New York Times‘ coverage of the Trump administration’s first year. Our centerpiece gala is the world premiere of Drake Doremus’ sci-fi romance Zoe, starring Ewan McGregor, Léa Seydoux, Rashida Jones, and Theo James. The 2018 Tribeca Film Festival takes place April 18th to the 29th.

The 2018 feature film program includes 96 films from 103 filmmakers. Of the 96 films, 46% of them are directed by women, the highest percentage in our festival’s history. The lineup includes 74 world premieres, 6 international premieres, 9 North American premieres, 3 U.S. premieres, and 4 New York premieres from 30 countries. This year’s program includes 46 first time filmmakers, with 18 directors returning to the festival with their latest feature film projects. Tribeca’s 2018 slate was programmed from more than 8,789 total submissions.

“We are proud to present a lineup that celebrates American diversity and welcomes new international voices in a time of cultural and social activism,” said Paula Weinstein, Executive Vice President of Tribeca Enterprises. “Our films succeed in being both entertaining and illuminating which is what you desire from great storytellers.”

Tribeca Film Festival 2018 Details

Dates: Wednesday, April 18 – April 29, 2018
Tickets: Tickets are already available now via Tribeca’s website.
Location: New York City, NY

Here is your wonderful breakdown of the must-see films at Tribeca. Per IndieWire:

“Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda”

Tribeca Film Festival

One of the most influential, prolific, and flat-out enjoyable composers of the last 30 years, Ryuichi Sakamoto exploded onto the scene by writing unforgettable scores for films like “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence” and “The Last Emperor,” and his work has only grown increasingly instrumental (ha) to the movie world since. When Sakamoto was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, he decided to devote whatever time he had left to an album that could serve as his legacy. Lucky for us, he’s still alive and going strong. Luckier still, Stephen Nomura Schible was there to capture the recording process on camera, following Sakamoto as he muses about life, records ambient noise around the ruins of Fukushima, and reconsiders to the sounds that have reverberated through his life. The result is a portrait of an artist that’s nearly as powerful and necessary as the artist himself.

“The Rachel Divide”

THE RACHEL DIVIDE/Netflix.

Tribeca has often programmed timely documentaries that chronicle ripped-from-the-headlines events, often breeding engaging screenings and wild Q&A events. This year, Laura Brownson’s latest feature-length doc seems poised to be the talked-about film at the festival, providing an exclusive look at the current life of Rachel Dolezal, who made waves when she was revealed to be a white woman who had long posed (or pretended? or thought she actually was?) a black woman. Brownson was given unique access to Dolezal and her family, which sounds like a crazy companion piece to Ijeoma Oluo’s incendiary interview with Dolezal from 2017. Netflix will release the film on April 27, but it’s certain to turn some heads at Tribeca

“The Party’s Just Beginning”

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Beloved superstar Karen Gillan — of such huge properties as “Doctor Who,” the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the reignited “Jumanji” franchise — makes the jump to directing with a personal story about her own Scottish hometown. Divided into three interlocking chapters, the film follows Liusaidh (Gillan) as she attempts to heal up from a terrible tragedy, mainly by making terrible decisions. As she skates through nights at the pub and dancing around her pain while living with her concerned parents, Liusaidh is forced to grapple with the messiness of life through some happy chances, including a romance with a new guy (Lee Pace) and a telephonic connection with a stranger.

“Little Woods”

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Tessa Thompson fever has taken over the country, and we are here for it. Whether she’s flirting with Janelle Monáe in her latest eye-popping music video, or embracing the Shimmer with an eerie tranquility in “Annihilation,” Thompson has established herself as one of the most exciting actresses working today. Four years after “Dear White People,” it’s high time she lead her own film again, and for that honor she has chosen “Little Woods.” Thompson plays Ollie, a 21st century Robin Hood who smuggles affordable medication from Canada to the low-income residents of Little Woods, North Dakota. Pocketing some profits on the side, Ollie plans to go legitimate once she’s caught and put on probation. When her mother dies, she’s pulled back into the life by her estranged sister, played by the always-enjoyable Lily James. The feature debut of writer-director Nia DaCosta, the film promises a timely take on the opioid crisis led by two dynamic rising talents.

“Sunday’s Illness”

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One of the major discoveries of the 2018 Berlin International Film Festival — but woefully under-celebrated there — Spanish director Ramon Salazar Hoogers explores the life of a successful woman (Susi Sanchez) haunted by a dark secret: she had a child, ages ago, whom she abandoned. In the midst of a fancy dinner for friends, her daughter turns up among the catering staff, in an emotional showdown that sets up the bulk of the movie’s setting. The two women commit to spending 10 days together for parting ways for good. It’s the ideal setting for an emotional two-hander that should Hoogers’ stature as a major filmmaker

“Duck Butter”

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Duck Butter, directed by Miguel Arteta, written by Miguel Arteta, Alia Shawkat. Produced by Mel Eslyn, Natalie Qasabian. (USA) – World Premiere. Two women, jaded by dishonest and broken relationships, make a pact to spend 24 uninterrupted hours together, having sex on the hour. Their romantic experiment intends to create a new form of intimacy, but it doesn’t quite go as planned.

“Mapplethorpe”

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Mapplethorpe, directed by Ondi Timoner. Screenplay by Ondi Timoner. Produced by Eliza Dushku, Nathaniel Dushku, Richard J. Bosner, Ondi Timoner. (USA) – World Premiere. In the late 1960s, art-school dropout Robert Mapplethorpe moves into the Chelsea Hotel with dreams of stardom. He quickly becomes the enfant terrible of the photography world as the downtown counterculture of 1970s New York reaches its zenith.

“State Like Sleep”

Tribeca Film Festival

State Like Sleep, directed and written by Meredith Danluck. Produced by Eddie Vaisman, Julia Lebedev, Angel Lopez. (USA) – World Premiere. Following the death of her husband, Katherine travels to Brussels, where a few loose ends become a whole web of secrets as she untangles her late spouse’s mysterious last days alive.

“Yellow is Forbidden”

Tribeca Film Festival

Yellow is Forbidden, directed and written by Pietra Brettkelly. Produced by Pietra Brettkelly, Richard Fletcher, Naomi Wallwork. (New Zealand) – World Premiere. Celebrated Chinese couturier Guo Pei is perhaps best known for designing the brilliant gold gown Rihanna wore to the Met Ball in 2015. But Guo’s quest to be recognized by the gatekeepers of Paris haute couture goes beyond the red carpet and taps into global power dynamics and the perpetual tension between art and commerce.

“Woman Walks Ahead”

Tribeca Film Festival

Woman Walks Ahead, directed by Susanna White, written by Steven Knight. Produced by Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz, Erika Olde, Richard Solomon, Andrea Calderwood. (USA) – U.S. Premiere, Feature Narrative. Based on a true story, 19th-century Brooklyn artist Catherine Weldon journeys west on a mission to paint a portrait of the legendary chief Sitting Bull, only to find a very different world — and man — than she was expecting.

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Ashley Graham is an American plus-size model who has appeared on the cover of fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, and Elle. In addition, she appeared in several Levi’s campaigns as well as Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition. Graham, 30, is originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. Thanks to her fame, Graham has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Entertainment Tonight, and CBS News and was interviewed by NPR about plus-size modeling.

Growing up in Nebraska, Graham attended Scott Middle School from 1999 to 2002 and attended Lincoln Southwest High School from 2002 to 2005. In the year 2000, she was “discovered” by the I & I agency while shopping at Oak View Mall in Omaha, Nebraska.

Graham’s career exploded in 2016 when she became the first plus-size model to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Following her SI Swimsuit appearance, Graham served as a backstage host for Miss USA 2016, Miss Universe 2016, Miss USA 2017 and Miss Universe 2017. In addition, she is official judge of reality show America’s Next Top Model transmitted by VH1.

Following her meteoric rise to fame, Graham released her first book, A New Model: What Confidence, Beauty, and Power Really Look Like, in 2017. In 2017 and 2018, she made additional appearances in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition.

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Since last weeks first power rankings of the season, we have seen some reshuffling in the top ten. The number one spot continues to stay the same with the sizzling hot Red Sox off to the best start in baseball. Even with Boston losing shortstop Xander Bogaerts to injury (ankle) they have not slowed down. This Red Sox team looks scary good and manager Alex Cora in his first year as a manager seems like a seasoned vet. Cora’s former organization, the Houston Astros, have slipped behind the surging L.A. Angels. The combination of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani looks deadly. Trout has rebounded from a somewhat slow start to the season, now with six home runs and 13 RBI.

The top two teams are on a collision course starting Tuesday with Boston leaving the cold rainy northeast and heading cross country for a three-game series in L.A. The winner of that could very well be sitting atop the rankings next week.

I will remind you how the rankings are decided. For these power rankings, I will mostly rely on the actual results of what has occurred. Also, team expectations and long-term sustainability will play a slight factor as well. So, let’s see how things have changed.

Power Rankings:

1. Boston Red Sox (13-2)
2. Los Angeles Angels (13-3)
3. Houston Astros (10-6)
4. New York Mets (12-2)
5. Arizona Diamondbacks (11-4)
6. Pittsburgh Pirates (11-4)
7. Cleveland Indians (8-6)
8. St. Louis Cardinals (9-7)
9. Toronto Blue Jays (9-5)
10. Minnesota Twins (7-4)
11. Colorado Rockies (9-8)
12. Chicago Cubs (7-7)
13. Seattle Mariners (8-5)
14. Washington Nationals (7-9)
15. Philadelphia Phillies (9-5)
16. New York Yankees (7-7)
17. Los Angeles Dodgers (5-9)
18. Milwaukee Brewers (8-8)
19. Atlanta Braves (8-6)
20. San Diego Padres (7-10)
21. Oakland Athletics (6-10)
22. San Fransisco Giants (6-9)
23. Texas Rangers (6-11)
24. Baltimore Orioles (5-11)
25. Chicago White Sox (4-8)
26. Detroit Tigers (4-9)
27. Kansas City Royals (3-10)
28. Tampa Bay Rays (3-12)
29. Cincinnati Reds (2-13)
30. Miami Marlins (4-11)

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Sean Patrick Hannity is an American talk show host, author, and conservative political commentator. Hannity is the host of The Sean Hannity Show, a nationally syndicated talk radio show. He also hosts a cable news show, Hannity, on Fox News.

Sean Hannity Net Worth 2018: $100 Million

Sean Hannity, the host of the nationally syndicated radio program The Sean Hannity Show and the host of the Fox News show Hannity, has a reported estimated net worth of approximately $85 million dollars as of 2018. In 2008, Hannity was signed to a five-year, $100 million contract after ABC Radio was sold to Citadel Communications.

Early Life

– Hannity was born in New York City on December 30, 1961. He is the youngest of four siblings. Hannity grew up in Franklin Square, New York, and attended Sacred Heart Seminary in Hempstead, New York, during his middle school years and St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in Uniondale, New York for high school. Hannity dropped out of New York University and Adelphi University.

1989 – 2000

– Hannity hosted his first talk radio show in 1989 at the volunteer college station at UC Santa Barbara, KCSB-FM, for 40 hours a week. At this time, Hannity also worked as a general contractor.

– After Hannity left KCSB, he placed an ad in radio publications presenting himself as “the most talked about college radio host in America.” WVNN in Athens, Alabama then hired him to be the afternoon talk show host. After WVNN, he moved to WGST in Atlanta in 1992.

– In September 1996, Hannity was hired by Roger Ailes to host a television program under the working title Hannity and LTBD (“liberal to be determined”). Alan Colmes was then hired to co-host and the show debuted as Hannity & Colmes.

– In January 1997, WABC put Hannity on the air full-time, giving him the late night time slot. WABC then moved Hannity to the same drive time slot he had filled temporarily a little more than a year earlier. Hannity was on WABC’s afternoon time slot from January 1998 until the end of 2013. Since January 2014, Hannity has hosted the 3–6 p.m. time slot on WOR in New York City.

2001-Present

– In January 2007, Hannity began a new Sunday night television show on Fox News, Hannity’s America.

– In the summer of 2008, Hannity was signed to a five-year, $100 million contract.

– In November 2008, Colmes announced his departure from Hannity & Colmes. After the show’s final broadcast on January 9, 2009, Hannity took over the time slot with his own new show, Hannity.

– Hannity is the author of three books: “Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism, “Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism” and “Conservative Victory: Defeating Obama’s Radical Agenda.”

– In April 2018, Hannity was named as the previously unnamed third client of Michael Cohen, Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.

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Nikki Bella, real name Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, is an American professional wrestler, model, actress, and businesswoman currently working for WWE. She’s been with the company since 2007, when she was signed to a developmental contract and quickly worked her way up the ranks, fighting alongside her sister Brie Bella.

Bella was born in San Diego, California, and was raised on a farm outside Phoenix, Arizona. She had a passion for soccer when she was young, attending Grossmont College in San Diego. She would eventually move to Los Angeles and work as a waitress as she began to look for an agent.

After getting signed by the WWE, she would start fighting for Florida Championship Wrestling, a then-WWE developmental league. She quickly proved her worth there, both as a wrestler and as a personality. Between matches, she owned the mic and also competed in bikini contests, a sure sign that you are…well, hot.

She was called up to the WWE itself in 2008, debuting on Smackdown. She’s seen a lot of success with the WWE, winning the WWE Divas Championship twice and is the longest reigning champion.

Outside the ring, Bella dated and became engaged to WWE superstar and actor John Cena. They were together for over six years before breaking up in 2018. They had also starred in the E! reality show Total Bellas.

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This past weekend the WWE Universe was shocked to find out about the split of WWE power couple, Nikki Bella and John Cena. As sad as we are to hear about the duos parting of ways we will always be reminded about how wacky the two can be. Especially John Cena. Many wrestling fans follow the Face That Runs The Place on Instagram, 9.1 million in fact, to see his crazy posts. Sometimes it’s trolling an opponent, sometimes it’s a car he thinks is awesome, and sometimes it just makes no sense. Always presented with no explanation. Here is just a taste of the things you’ll see on the Instagram of the man you can’t see.

Stone Cold (insert name here)

A great series that Cena seems to be a fan of is taking the same photo of Stone Cold Steve Austin and photoshopping other people’s faces into them… why? Why not! No one is safe from the face theft. From his boss Stephanie McMahon to TV personalities like Stephen Colbert to musicians like Steven Tyler. It’s a funny but sometimes off-putting trend…

Undertaker Goading

Cena posted this recently when trying to goad the Phenom into a match. As we all know now, Cena got his match with the Deadman at Wrestlemania 34 but before we knew it was pretty funny to watch Cena troll the Undertaker like this.

Bob Ross and The Predator

This isn’t his only photo of the painter with the most calming voice of all time on his Instagram…but maybe the most interesting…

Leia on the Beach

Someone posting about Star Wars is ordinary. But this is an interesting choice of photos. Seems as normal as…. well as Vader standing on a beach.

Oh, Yeeeeah Brother!

A play off of the popular monicker used by Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage when addressing other people. It’s fitting to have the former Mega Powers photoshopped into this reimagining of the Coen’s Brothers classic.

Buried… or burned?

Speaking of photoshopping wrestlers into photos, this one is downright savage–no pun intended. Back when Baron Corbin had the Money in the Bank briefcase, Cena was his biggest troll. Even going so far as to laugh at the man in-ring when his cash in failed. He would also post this photo of Corbin… in a dumpster fire. Was Cena burying (keeping someone down the card) Corbin? Not sure, but how much has he done since?

 The Saints Downfall

After the crazy finish to this past years NFC Championship game, a last-minute win by the Minnesota Vikings, a slew of memes and trash talk surfaced. This may be my favorite though, a picture depicting a Stone Cold Stunner being the downfall of the Saints.

Go See Ferdinand… I Think

Cena likes using interesting photos to promote his matches and movies. Like this one to help promote the animated film Ferdinand in which Cena lends his voice to the titular character. That’s clear..right?

Pugs

If his Instagram is any indication, Cena really likes Pugs. Here is one picture of a pug he posted that encapsulates three things the man himself loves. Luxury, Wine, and pugs.

Literally All Of His Early Stuff

If you really deep dive his early stuff it gets bizarre. Especially without context. If we focused on just the early posts, this post would be far too long. Here is a taste but I urge you to go check it out yourself…

John Cena gives a lot of himself to the public. He is a cornerstone of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and regularly hosts the Kids Choice Awards. His upcoming movie Blockers also shows that he’s willing to dive into adult comedy as well. All of this while being a major representative for the WWE but it’s nice to have this little slice of his weird side. I highly suggest any WWE fan to give it a follow on Instagram

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Excited about the 2018 WWE Superstar Shakeup? Wondering which wrestlers will switch brands from SmackDown Live to Monday Night Raw, and vis versa? According to a caller on Wrestling Observer Live, the WWE may have already spoiled what should have been huge surprises relating to the WWE Superstar Shake-up.

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According to ever-developing rumor mill, titles will likely switch brands and the rosters will be altered significantly. The caller, on Wrestling Observer Live, claimed to have a WrestleMania program that listed certain superstars on brands that they currently aren’t on, indicating that these superstars are the ones who will switch brands during the Shake-up.

Here are the wrestlers rumored to change brands during the WWE Superstar Shake-up.

1. WWE Champion AJ Styles rumored to move from SmackDown to Raw

“The Phenomenal” AJ Styles moving from SmackDown to Raw would simply be ground-breaking. The caller claimed to see Styles featured as a member of the Monday Night Raw roster on a WrestleMania program. If this rumor turns out to be true Monday nights will become phenomenal.

2. Asuka rumored to move from Raw to SmackDown

“The Empress of Tomorrow” Asuka would make an excellent addition to the Monday Night Raw roster. If this rumor/spoiler turns out to be true then Carmella’s days as champion are numbered. Asuka’s arrival would change the landscape of the blue brand’s women’s division.

3. WWE United States Champion Jinder Mahal rumored to move from SmackDown to Raw

“The Modern Day Maharaja” Jinder Mahal may make Monday nights his new home. If he moves to Raw then they’ll be two mid-card titles on the red brand, which may mean that WWE Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins is heading over to SmackDown to level the playing field.

4. The New Day rumored to move from SmackDown to Raw

The New Day are first-ballot future WWE Hall of Famers. They’d make an excellent addition to any roster they find themselves on. But it looks like it may be time for The New Day to return home to Monday nights. Will Francesca 2 also be drafted? Stay tuned!

5. Finn Balor rumored to move from Raw to SmackDown

It’s pretty obvious that Finn Balor is in dire need of a change. If this rumor is correct then Balor will find a fresh start on the blue brand. “The Demon King” Balor could have excellent matches with nearly everyone on the brand. And considering that SmackDown is “the land of opportunity,” Balor will likely find himself high up on the card very soon once he makes the move.

6. Roman Reigns rumored to move from Raw to SmackDown

“The Big Dog” Roman Reigns may be on his way to “the land of opportunity.” Reigns has had difficulty rising to the top of the ranks over on Monday Night Raw, especially with “The Beast Incarnate” Brock Lesnar sitting atop the perch as champion. Maybe on the blue brand, Reigns will once again rise to the occasion and win his fourth world championship.

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Get ready for a night full of surprises! Tonight is the first half of the annual WWE Superstar Shake-up. Tune in tonight to find out where your favorite WWE superstars will end up. Who will be traded from SmackDown Live to Monday Night Raw, and vis versa?

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“The Boss” Sasha Banks will battle Bayley in one of advertised matches for the evening. This may be the last time these two competitors face off in a long time as Banks and/or Bayley may be drafted to SmackDown Live.

We’ll also find out who will face off against The Bar at the Greatest Royal Rumble. Tonight, “Woken” Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt will battle The Revival in the semi-finals for the vacant WWE Raw Tag Team Championship. Can The Revival overcome the chaotic duo of Wyatt and Hardy? Or will they be DELETED like obsolete mules?

Excited about tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night Raw? 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.

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WWE Monday Night Raw Viewing Details

Date: Monday, April 16, 2018
Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
TV Channel: USA
Location: XL Center, Hartford, Connecticut
Online: USA
Mobile: USA Now

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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.

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 April 17th 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.

Are you feeling Raw yet?

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Video police officers repeatedly striking Selorm Ohene, a black Harvard University student, has gone viral. In the footage, three Cambridge police officers and an MBTA Transit Police officer pin Ohene to the ground while arresting him near the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Waterhouse Street.

According to the police report, Ohene was naked at the time of the arrest and a woman who appeared to be Ohene’s acquaintance told responding officers that Ohene “may have been on drugs.” The police report says an officer struck Ohene five times in the torso during the arrest.

Marc C. McGovern, the Mayor of Cambridge’s mayor, called the “disturbing” while promising that the findings of their investigation would be made available to the public.

via Boston Globe:

In the video, shot by a bystander and released by police, Ohene is standing on the median of Massachusetts Avenue, surrounded by three officers, then turns and approaches one of them. An officer grabs Ohene’s legs from behind, knocking him forward into another officer. The three men fall to the pavement. The third officer helps pin Ohene to the ground.

Ohene can be heard on the video yelling, “Help me, Jesus! Help me, Jesus!” as he struggles with the officers. A fourth officer helps restrain Ohene, and one of the officers can be seen striking Ohene once, according to video released by police.

In a separate video of the incident, filmed from the opposite side of the street and obtained by the Globe Saturday night, an officer can be seen striking Ohene quickly four times while another officer grips the first officer’s belt.

Ohene, a native of Ghana, is a mathematics major at the historic Ivy League university.

The Boston Globe reports that the Cambridge Police Department last updated their use of force policy in 2011. Their policy allows officers to “use only that degree of force which is reasonably necessary to make an arrest, place someone in protective custody, bring an incident under control, or protect the lives of themselves or others.”

You can read the full statement from Mayor Marc C. McGovern below:

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The 2018 NHL Playoffs got off to a wild start this week. Some of the most impressive plays and performances have come from the league’s young players, some of whom are playing in their first playoffs.

Here are the top players who made incredible debuts:

Evander Kane

Kane has proved he is in it to win it, with his speed, skill, and athletic ability busting at the seams during the opening game of playoffs week. Being that this is Evander’s first time in the playoffs, after being apart of the NHL for nine seasons. Kane really wanted to make his mark and show how much he earned this. After playing in nearly 600 games with the NHL so far, Evander can finally step on the playoff ice instead of watching it from home.

In Kane’s playoff debut he managed to make his mark on multiple occasions. He had three hits, blocked one shot and won a faceoff! He was on the ice for 18 minutes and scored two goals! Kane’s first goal took place during a power play against the Ducks. His second goal was made as he cut back across the ice after taking the puck from Joe Pavelski. Kane is the reason San Jose is leading the series with a 2-0 lead.

Taylor Hall

This has been a long time coming for Taylor Hall, 529 regular season games to be exact. Hall is the reason the Devils have made it to this post-season playoff spot. During the 2017-2018 regular season, he was a force to be reckoned with. Hall’s season included scoring 39 goals and averaging 93 points in 76 games. In game one of the playoffs against Tampa Bay, Taylor Hall was a hurricane.

At the midway point of game 1, the Devils were trailing behind at 3-0. Hall put a lot of pressure on himself during this game which ultimately led to their 5-2 lose. But it’s still early, with the help of Taylor Hall the Devils will definitely be able to turn this around.

Pierre-Luc Dubois

19-year-old Pierre finally found his drive, during Dubois’ 20th game of the regular season. That’s when Pierre really was able to come full circle as a player and showcase his skills. The Blue Jackets player scored 18 goals during the final 62 games of the regular season. Dubois averaged 44 points overall and played 18 minutes on the ice each night.

During Dubois’s playoff debut he had a primary assist on the Blue Jacket’s second goal of the game. Which tied the game allowing more time for the Blue Jackets to strategize. Dubois had two hits, blocked one shot and nearly played 24 minutes on the ice. This led the game into overtime. Pierre started the final play that helped teammate Artemi Panarin to score the game-winning goal.

Patrik Laine

Zach Parise’s 2-1 Minnesota Wild lead on the Winnipeg Jets, inspired Laine to take immediate action. Patrik grabbed the puck after a drop pass from Paul Stastny. He managed to score one goal against Minnesota goalie Devan Dubnyk. This brought the game back to even ground.

At only 19 years old Laine managed to tie his first playoff game. Patrik may have only scored one goal, but he helped contribute to Joe Morrow’s gaming winning one. Laine is definitely the one to watch during the playoffs with his 44 regular season goals, he’ll definitely be making his mark on the 2018 playoffs.

These four players will definitely be making their mark on the 2018 playoffs. I can’t wait which player helps their team end up on top as part of the final two!

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The Beast Incarnate, Brock Lesnar. A scary and imposing figure in Sports Entertainment. Not only is he a monster in the storytelling world of WWE, he can also destroy you in real life as he proved with his time with the UFC. He seems like the kind of guy you wouldn’t want to make angry, but that hasn’t stopped a few people from doing so. With reports of Lesnar having a fit at his boss, Vince McMahon, after his Wrestlemania 34 match, it’s hard to believe he won’t go after anyone in his way. Here are some people who got on the wrong side of the longest reigning Universal Champion.

Vince and Shane McMahon

As mentioned earlier reports are beginning to surface that when Lesnar came through Gorilla Position (the production area right behind the curtain at the top of the ramp) at Wrestlemania 34 he had a confrontation with WWE CEO Vince McMahon. Reports tell of a shouting match between McMahon and Lesnar so heated that McMahon’s son, Shane, got involved and into Lesnar’s face. Now is this part of a story? If not it is insane. Even though WWE is no stranger to storylines of people beating up their boss– going after them in real life is totally different. If it’s real then the McMahon’s must not have taken it to personally because he has resigned with the company. So alls well that ends well?

Chris Jericho

Chris Jericho is never one to back down from a real fight. This is the man who once took on Goldberg backstage in a shoot (real) fight when he heard that Goldberg was bad-mouthing him. So when the 2016 Summerslam massacre of Randy Orton at the hands of Brock Lesnar happened, Jericho was ready to defend his wrestling brethren. Angry at what he thought was a savage and uncalled for head injury that Lesnar caused on Orton, the much smaller man was ready to rumble. Luckily it was defused before it got out of control and Jericho was told it was all part of the story but one thing was perfectly clear. Y2J will step up if he needs to.

Curt Hennig

Curt Hennig, better known as “Mr. Perfect” with WWE, is a legend. More so a product of the 90’s, Hennig was a two-time Intercontinental Champion and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. He is also the father of current WWE superstar and former Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel. At the end of his career, Mr. Perfect picked a fight with the wrong newcomer. In 2002 on what would be known as “the plane ride from hell”, a plane full of liquored up WWE superstars caused havoc on a chartered flight. Two of these guys happened to be Hennig and Lesnar. Hennig goaded Lesnar into a real wrestling match. Not backing down from a fight Lesnar went in and went in hard. During the scuffle, the two slammed into the emergency exit door and handle. Since the event, it has been reported that the pressure wouldn’t have given the door the ability to open but it didn’t stop WWE from firing Hennig due to the incident.

Braun Strowman

Now there technically wasn’t a backstage fight between Lesnar and Stroman, but there definitely was an in-ring moment caught on tape. At the 2018 Royal Rumble Stroman hit Lesnar with a very stiff knee. Now we all know that Stroman is still learning how to perfect his in-ring product–but messing up a move on a man who can legitimately beat the heck out of you is a bad idea. After the knee, Lesnar decided to let Stroman know that he just made a huge mistake. When Lesnar got back up, he wound up and delivered a punch right to the side of Strowman’s head. After the strike you see Stroman stumble and Lesnar yells at him to “calm down!” Though his choice of words was a bit more colorful…

You hear about stories all the time of wrestlers getting angry and fighting. It’s a business where you pretend to hit each other, sometimes you are going to do so for real. Emotions run high. But if there’s one person I wouldn’t want to get on the wrong side of–it’s Brock Lesnar.

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