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Alisyn Camerota: Hottest Photos Of The CNN Anchor
If you start your day off with some morning news, chances are you have become familiar with Alisyn Camerota. Camerota is a veteran journalist who has two Emmy award nominations to her name and is currently a co-anchor on CNN’s “New Day” alongside Chris Cuomo. Camerota earned her broadcast journalism degree from American University before beginning her career as a reporter.
Before joining a major network, Camerota worked on the local scene, including stops with WHDH in Boston and WTTG in Washington, D.C. She also worked on America’s Most Wanted.
Then, beginning in 2013, Camerota earned a breakthrough gig.
Camerota moved to New York City to co-host America’s News Headquarters on FOX News with Bill Hemmer. She then made stops at Fox & Friends Weekend and Fox & Friends First. Camerota remained with the network for 16 years before making the move to CNN.
At CNN, Camerota became a permanent co-anchor of New Day. She has also served as an anchor for a number of specials on the network including “Tipping Point: Sexual Harassment in America” and “The Hunting Ground: Sexual Assault on Campus. Camerota has also been reporting live from the scene for a number of major news stories like the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and the Parkland shooting.
Camerota is currently married and has three children — fraternal twin daughters born in 2005 and a son who was born in 2007.
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Brooke Baldwin: Hottest Photos Of The CNN Anchor
If you’ve ever tuned in to CNN, Brooke Baldwin is a familiar face. Joining CNN in 2008, the Atlanta native is the host of CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin which airs weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET. Baldwin has also covered a number of high-profile events for the network while becoming one of the most entertaining New Year’s Eve hosts on cable television.
Baldwin graduated with degrees in journalism and Spanish from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also did undergrad studies at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. After college, Baldwin worked the local scenes working for WVIR-TV in Charlottesville and WOWK-TV in Huntingdon-Charleston. Her final stop before the big stage was at WTTG in Washington, D.C.
Along with her own show on CNN, Baldwin has won a Silver World Medal for Best Investigative Report at the New York Festivals International Television & Film Awards for her documentary “To Catch a Killer.” She was also nominated for an Emmy for her coverage of the death of Eric Garner in New York City.
Baldwin is also a host of CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper. Baldwin is joined by Don Lemon as they broadcast live in different cities across the country. In recent years, Baldwin and Lemon have become viral sensations for their time in New Orleans where they aren’t afraid to throw back drinks and dance with the locals.
Baldwin is married to her longtime boyfriend, British news anchor James Fletcher.
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MIT Police Investigating Attempted Assault At Fraternity House
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MIT police are warning women to be on alert after an alleged assault attempt at the Phi Kappa Theta fraternity house.
According to reports, authorities alerted students on Sunday, May 27, that a woman sleeping on an upper floor of the Phi Kappa Theta house called police to report that she woke up to an unknown man touching her leg.
Authorities say that the suspect ran away and police were unable to find someone matching his description inside the fraternity house. The Phi Kappa Theta fraternity house is located at 229 Commonwealth Ave in Boston, Massachusettes. At this time, police at MIT are still searching for the suspect related to the incident. In the meantime, they are urging students to take precautions like locking windows and doors.
via CBS:
“We’ve had minor incidents like these and the procedure is always more or less the same,” graduate student Mukarram Tahir said. “We received an email from MIT explaining the details of the situation and after that some advice on how you can avoid getting into similar situations.”
The report comes just days after an alleged rape at the university’s Theta Delta Chi chapter. On Wednesday, May 23, an alert was sent out to the MIT community about an alleged rape at the Theta Delta Chi fraternity house. The victim told authorities that the alleged rape happened on May 19 during a party at Theta Delta Chi on Memorial Drive.
In the Theta Delta Chi incident, MIT police do not currently have a description of the suspect and have not released the alleged assailant’s identity.
MIT police are also reminding students that “if you see something, say something.”
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Sza Instagram: Best Photo & Must-See Pictures
Solána Imani Rowe, known professionally as SZA, is an American R&B singer-songwriter who was as born in Saint Louis, Missouri, before relocating to Maplewood, New Jersey.
In October 2012, SZA self-released her debut EP, “See.SZA.Run”, which she then followed up with her second EP, titled “S”, in April 2013. In July 2013, it was revealed that she had signed to the hip-hop record label Top Dawg Entertainment, through which she released “Z”, her third EP and first retail release, in April 2014.
Her debut studio album, “Ctrl”, was released on June 9, 2017, to universal acclaim from music critics. “Ctrl” debuted at number three on the US Billboard Top 200 and was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
On August 20, 2017, Sza embarked on a North American headlining concert tour titled “Ctrl the Tour” to further promote her debut studio album. On November 28, 2017, SZA received five Grammy nominations, including one for Best New Artist, giving her the most nominations of any female artist for the 2018 Grammy Awards.
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NBA Finals 2018: Schedule, Dates & Times For Warriors-Cavaliers
The 2018 NBA Finals are set and for the fourth consecutive season fans will watch LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers battle it out against Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and the Golden State Warriors for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Golden State punched its ticket to the Finals by upending the Houston Rockets in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, while the Cavaliers narrowly edged a promising Boston Celtics squad in seven.
Golden State will hold homecourt advantage through the NBA Finals beginning with Game 1 on Thursday, May 31. Game 2 will take place on Sunday, June 3, before the action shifts to Cleveland on Wednesday, June 6.
If the series goes all seven games, the NBA champion will be crowned on Sunday, June 17.
Every game throughout the series will air on ABC.
All of the information you need to catch every game of the 2018 NBA Finals can be seen below.
2018 NBA Finals Schedule
- Game 1: @Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. | Thursday, May 31, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
- Game 2: @Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. | Sunday, June 3, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
- Game 3: @Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio | Wednesday, June 6, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
- Game 4: @Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio | Friday, June 8, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
- Game 5*: @Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. | Monday, June 11, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
- Game 6*: @Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio | Thursday, June 14, 9 p.m. ET, ABC
- Game 7*: @Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. | Sunday, June 17, 8 p.m. ET, ABC
* — if necessary
How To Watch The 2018 NBA Finals Online
You can watch the 2018 NBA Finals online via ABC’s website. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can live stream the Finals online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive a full seven days free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
You can also watch Golden State take on Cleveland through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Blue package includes ABC and costs $25 a month, but like DIRECTV NOW you can sign up for a free seven-day trial and if you cancel your subscription within a week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
Please note ABC on Sling TV & DIRECTV NOW is only available in: Chicago, Fresno, Houston, L.A., New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Raleigh-Durham.
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COED’s Quick Fix: Everything You Need To Know Today-5/29
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Welcome to COED’s Quick Fix, a rundown and recap off all the news, stories and headlines that you need to know today. Whether it be pop culture, sports, news, college or lifestyle, we’ve got you covered.
This is the Quick Fix for Tuesday, May 24, 2018.
Pop Culture
– The fifth season of Arrested Development dropped today on Netflix:
– The fourth season of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt drops tomorrow:
– Westworld was BANANAS this week. Here’s our official recap:
Sports
– Ugh. The Warriors have done it again, beating the Chris Paul-less Rockets in Game 7 to advance to their 4th straight NBA Finals:
– The NBA Finals tip off this Thursday in Golden State:
– The Golden Knights defeated the Capitals at home to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals:
News & Politics
– An update on the US/North Korea negotiations:
College
– Police investigating an alleged assault at an MIT fraternity house:
Viral Randomness
– Warriors vs Cavs, Season 4:
– Alcohol, what a drug:
Hottest of the Day
– Sofia Richie in the bluest waters you’ve ever seen:
Song of the Day
Quote of the Day
Before anything else, getting ready is the secret of success.” – Henry Ford
You can follow Eric on Twitter @eric_italiano and on Instagram @ericitaliano .
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Sergio Ramos Net Worth 2018: How Much Is Ramos Worth?
Sergio Ramos is a Spanish soccer player for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. He has been a fixture on Real Madrid as their center defender since 2005, as well as holding a captain position since 2009. Ramos has also been a part of the Spanish national team since 2006. Today he is still playing for Real Madrid as their primary center defender.
Sergio Ramos Net Worth 2018: $60 Million
From a number of different sources, Sergio Ramos appears to be worth around $60 Million. He makes $14 Million a year from Real Madrid alone. Ramos also currently has a shoe deal with Nike, adding to his already massive yearly income.
2003-2005
Ramos got his professional start playing for his local tea, Sevilla FC. He spent his first season for Sevilla playing for their B team. Ramos played very well for them as the following season, he was brought up to their regular team. He appeared in 41 games for his club in the 2004-05 season and helped them qualify for the UEFA Cup. Following this season, Ramos was bought by Real Madrid.
2005-2009
During the summer of 2005, Ramos made the move over to Real Madrid. He played well for the club but was not yet the star we know him as today. Playing primarily center defender, Ramos struggled early but learned quickly, helping Real Madrid win the Liga title in 2007.
At this point, Ramos had also been selected to play for the Spanish national team. When he made his first appearance with the team, he became the youngest player at the time to do so. When the 2006 world cup came around, he became Spain’s first choice as right back defender.
Ramos really began to hit his stride in 2008. The center defender, with his unusual knack for scoring goals as a defender, propelled his team to victory in the 2008 Supercopa de Espana. For the 2008 UEFA Cup, Ramos was a regular of the starting 11, pushing his team to the eventual win over Germany. At the end of the season Ramos was named to both the UEFA and FIFA Team of the Year. Between 2005-09, Ramos scored 24 goals.
2009-Present
2009 marked a turning point in Ramos’ career. For the first time, Ramos was named a captain of Real Madrid. Along with the recently acquired Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka, Real Madrid were expected to be the favorite to win the league title, but failed to do so. With a new manager for the 2010 campaign, Real Madrid played to expectations, taking home the Copa del Rey.
For the 2010 World Cup, Ramos played every minute of the tournament, leading the team to victory over the Netherlands, 1-0, in the final. In his following Real Madrid season, the new world champion led his team to the La Liga championship title. At this point, Ramos was hailed as one of the best defenders in all of professional soccer.
Since his World Cup win, has helped Real Madrid win the La Liga title in 2011-12 and 2016-17, the Supercopa de Espana in 2012 and 2017, the Copa de Rey in 2013-14, the UEFA Champions League in 2013-14, 2015-16 and 2016-17, the UEFA Super Cup in 2014, 2016 and 2017, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2014, 2016 and 2017. As well as the 2012 UEFA cup with Spain’s national team.
Ramos is without a doubt one of the greatest defenders to have ever played the games, and he’s still going. He will be a part of his third World Cup team for 2018, and is signed with Real Madrid through 2020.
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Jefferson County Courthouse Bomb Threat: Full Story & Must-See Updates
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The Jefferson County Courthouse is being evacuated due to a bomb threat that was received this morning. A 911 caller threatened to blow up the courthouse located in Beaumont, Texas. At this time, no one is hurt. Everyone at the courthouse reportedly told to evacuate and leave the area in their cars or on foot. The courthouse and surrounding area have been evacuated and the Bomb Detection K9 is en route to search the courthouse.
The bomb threat at the Jefferson County Courthouse is just the latest in a string of lockdowns, bomb threats, and shootings that have plagued the United States. Over the course of the past few years, shootings, lockdowns and bomb threats such as these have happened far too often, with the nation’s lawmakers struggling to come up with effective solutions.
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Cardi B Just Figured Out That Childish Gambino & Donald Glover Are The Same Person
Oh, Cardi … ya gotta love her. Equal parts attractive, yet equal terrifying, Cardi B has either created a brilliant character … or is actually like this. And by “like this” (other than her out-of-this-world vocabulary and the preposterous sounds she makes when she speaks), I mean not knowing Childish Gambino and Donald Glover are the same person.
In a series of quickly-deleted Tweets, Carib B publicly pondered how utterly incredible it is that Childish Gambino and Donald Glover look so similar. In fact, they look so similar that Cardi B even wondered if they could low-key be the same person.
To Cardi’s credit, I, too, was once unaware that Donald Glover and Childish Gambino were the same person … back in like 2012. What makes this even more surprising is that Donald Glover literally may be the most sought-after talent in entertainment right now, given that he’s succeeded in nearly every avenue that pop culture has to offer: music, TV & movies.
In the last couple of months alone, the second season of the Glover-helmed hit Atlanta came out, he dropped the Earth-shattering music video for This Is America, and starred in a f*cking Star Wars movie as Lando Calrissian. If that isn’t a triple threat, I don’t know what is.
But we’ll give Cardi a pass on this one considering she’s pregnant and has far more important things to worry about.
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UFC Schedule June 2018: Upcoming UFC Fights & Events
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will feature three events in the month of June, with three extra fight cards thanks to Dana White’s Contender Series. UFC 225 will be the lone pay-per-view of the month, while UFC Fight Night 131 and UFC Fight Night 132 take place on FOX Sports 1. Two titles will be on the line throughout the month, with Robert Whittaker defending his middleweight title against Yoel Romero and Colby Covington taking on former lightweight titleholder Rafael dos Anjos for the interim welterweight belt.
Who is set to enter the Octagon in June and when/where should you tune in to catch every second of the action? We have you covered with a full look at the UFC schedule for the next few weeks. All of the information you need to tune in can be seen below.
UFC Fight Night 131: Rivera vs. Moraes
Event: UFC Fight Night 131: Rivera vs. Moraes
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2018
Location: Utica, New York
Venue: Adirondack Bank Center
Main Card Time: 10:00 p.m.
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass, FOX Sports 1
The event will be headlined by a bantamweight clash between top contenders Jimmie Rivera and Marlon Moraes. In the co-main event, lightweights Gregor Gillespie and Vinc Pichel will go head-to-head. Bryan Barberena was initially slated to be on the card, but he was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Ben Saunders stepped up to replace Barberena and will now face Jake Ellenberger on the main card which airs on FOX Sports 1. Another shakeup took place on the preliminary card — also airing on FOX Sports 1 — when Leonardo Santos was forced to withdraw from his bout with Nik Lentz due to a hand injury. There is currently no word on a potential replacement for Santos in the lightweight bout.
UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
Event: UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
Date: Saturday, June 9, 2018
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Venue: United Center
Pay-Per-View Card Time: 10:00 P.M. EST
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass, FOX Sports 1, Pay-per-view
In the main event, middleweight champion Robert Whittaker defends his title against Yoel Romero in a rematch of their bout from UFC 213, where Whittaker won the interim middleweight championship. Whittaker was later promoted to undisputed champion when Georges St-Pierre vacated the title due to ulcerative colitis following UFC 217. In the co-main event, top welterweight contenders Rafael dos Anjos and Colby Covington go toe-to-toe in a bout that could determine the next challenger for the 170-pound title. Former Invicta FC featherweight champion Megan Anderson makes her long-awaited UFC debut on the night, taking on former women’s bantamweight titleholder Holly Holm. Phil “CM Punk” Brooks also returns to action for his sophomore appearance in the Octagon, taking on Mike Jackson.
Dana White’s Contender Series 9
Event: Alonzo Menifield vs. Dashawn Boatwright
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: The Ultimate Fighter Gym
Start Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Dana White’s Contender Series returns on June 12 with an event headlined by undefeated prospects Alonzo Menifield and Dashawn Boatwright. While Menifield vs. Boatwright is the headlining bout, most of the attention will be on a bout between former NFL players Greg Hardy and Austen Lane. Lane has compiled a professional record of 2-0, while Hardy, who has a controversial past and some serious domestic violence incidents, is making his pro-MMA debut.
Dana White’s Contender Series 10
Event: Matt Sayles vs. Yazan Hajeh
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: The Ultimate Fighter Gym
Start Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
Rising bantamweight prospects Matt Sayles and Yazan Hajeh headline the event. Sayles is a 6-1 fighter out of Alliance MMA, while the undefeated Hajeh trains out of Glory MMA & Fitness. Also on the card is the return of former Dana White Contender Series participant Ryan Spann, who suffered a knockout loss to Karl Roberson in just 15 seconds.
UFC Fight Night 132: Cowboy vs. Edwards
Event: UFC Fight Night 132: Cowboy vs. Edwards
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2018
Location: Kallang, Singapore
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Card Time: TBD
Broadcast: TBD
In the main event, fan favorite Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone faces off against rising prospect Leon Edwards in a welterweight bout. The co-main event will be in the light heavyweight division, with Ovince Saint Preux taking on heavy-handed Tyson Pedro. Other fighters slated to participate in the event are Jessica Eye, Jessica-Rose Clark, Jake Mathews, and Matt Schnell.
Dana White’s Contender Series 11
Event: Antonina Shevchenko vs. Silvana Juarez
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Venue: The Ultimate Fighter Gym
Start Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass
One of the most exciting prospects to take part in Dana White’s Contender Series in the month of June is Antonina Shevchenko, the sister of former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko, as she puts her perfect record on the line against Silvana Juarez. Also on the card is Julian Erosa, who will be getting his second crack in the UFC after going 1-1 in his first stint.
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Sahara Ray Instagram: Best Photos & Must-See Pictures
Sahara Ray is one of the many ex-girlfriends of Justin Bieber, who is like the 21st Century Prince in terms of the number of women he’s been.
Ray, 24, has a little bit of an Alexis Ren vibe to her. A model and surfer, Ray is the daughter of Australian surfing star Tony Ray, one of the most famous surfers in their illustrious surfing history. With just a little over 1 million followers on Instagram, Ray is definitely still one of the more underrated models on The Gram. However, while Ray was born in Australia, she grew up in Los Angeles, California, and attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in LA.
Sahara first came into the public spotlight when she was seen with Justin Bieber in Hawaii back in 2016. The stunning blonde bombshell has been gaining momentum ever since. In addition to Bieber, Ray has been linked to Gigi Hadid’s ex-boyfriend Cody Simpson.
Sahara also designs her own swimwear called Sahara Ray Swim.
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2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee Live Stream: How To Watch The Event Online
Starting today and for the next two days, the best spellers from around the world will gather for the 2018 version of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. This will be the 91st edition of the competition, which has grown in capacity and popularity over the past half-century. Looking ahead at this year’s event, it will be the 25th year that ESPN has wall to wall coverage shown around the country.
From espnmediazone.com: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and the ESPN App will combine to present more than 24 live hours of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee ESPN’s Matt Barrie will host the 91st Annual Scripps National Spelling Bee alongside 1990 finalist, Paul Loeffler.
A time-honored tradition, the Scripps National Spelling Bee will have its most competitors in its history. 516 spellers will descend upon National Harbor, Maryland with the dream to be deemed the greatest speller on the planet. The spellers for this year’s event come from all around the 50 states and range from eight to 15 years of age.
The preliminaries take place today and end tomorrow morning. If you’re looking for the finals of the event, they begin on May 31 starting at 10 a.m. The closing portion of the competition will take place later that night at 8:30 p.m.
If you’re looking to catch all the coverage of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, we’ve got you covered.
2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee Info
Date: May 29-31, 2018
Location: National Harbor Maryland
Time: May 29, 9:15 a.m.-12:05 p.m., 1 p.m.-5:20 p.m., May 30, 8 a.m.-12:35 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-5:30, May 31, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.., 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU
Live Stream: ESPN App
How To Watch The Scripps Spelling Bee Online
Your best bet for watching the spelling bee via a live stream is ESPN.com. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can live stream the event online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive a full seven days free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the event through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within a week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
Please note: ESPN on Sling TV & DIRECTV NOW is only available in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Chicago, Hartford-New Haven, L.A., Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Washington, D.C.
Watch Scripps Spelling Bee On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch the spelling be on your TV or computer, ESPN has you covered with their ESPN 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 competition 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.
DIRECTV also has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch Winnipeg vs. Vegas for free if you sign up for the seven-day trial and cancel it before the trial period ends.
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Golden State Warriors & Cleveland Cavaliers: Best NBA Finals Moments Since 2015
As fate would have it, the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers will be competing in the 2018 NBA Finals for the fourth consecutive year. Yawn. The experts in Las Vegas have already designated insane title odds to the Dubs, meaning the Cavs are the biggest (or tiniest? under-est?) underdogs since 2002, when Allen Iverson carried the 76ers to five noble games against Shaq, Kobe, Ty Lue, and the Lakers. However dreadfully these next 4-7 games play out, the least we can do is acknowledge that we’re watching history unfold. With a heavy emphasis on 2016, let’s take a look back at the best moments of the Warriors/Cavaliers saga.
7. Andre Saves the Series
With Kevin Love already out with a shoulder injury sustained earlier in the 2015 postseason, the Cavs took another blow in Game 1 of the 2015 Finals when Kyrie Irving fractured his left kneecap. Down two All-Stars, LeBron still managed to carry his depleted team to a 2-1 series lead. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made an executive decision in response: insert Andre Iguodala into the starting lineup. Iguodala scored 22 points in Game 4, and his title-clinching defense on LeBron ultimately earned him Finals MVP honors.
6. Cavs’ Insane First Quarter
Down 3-0 to their seemingly inexhaustible rivals, the Cavaliers did what they had to do in Game 4 of the 2017 Finals: generate a record-breaking game. En route to handing the Warriors their first postseason loss of the year and avoiding a sweep, the Cavs scored 49 first-quarter points and 87 overall first-half points. The Cavs hit 24 total threes in the game, one short of their own playoffs record, set one year earlier against the Hawks.
5. Kevin’s Shot
With the Cavs up 113-111 with less than a minute left in Game 3 of the 2017 Finals, Kevin Durant made a gutsy choice. Off of a Kyle Korver miss that could have iced a Cavs win and actually made the series competitive, KD secured the rebound and took three seconds to dribble up to his spot on the left wing. He let it fly. LeBron was half a second too late on the contest, not that it would have mattered–it’s not like anyone can block a Durant jumper anyway. With the biggest shot of his career, Kevin put the Warriors up by one, enabling them to take a 3-0 lead over the Cavs and cementing his own case for 2017 Finals MVP.
4. Klay vs. LeBron
Klay Thompson, the most measured (read: chill) man in the NBA, had some choice words for a certain King James after Game 4 of the 2016 Finals. This came on the heels of LeBron talking about Draymond Green going “overboard” with his trash talk–the very talk that stemmed from LeBron stepping over Draymond, Draymond taking a shot at LeBron’s undercarriage, and Draymond eventually being suspended for Game 5. Klay concludes that LeBron’s feelings got hurt, and issues him a reminder: “this is a man’s league.” In response, LeBron laughed a lot, then won the next three games and the title.
3. Draymond vs. LeBron
That brings us to the altercation itself. In the fourth quarter of Game 4, Draymond set an interesting screen on LeBron, then flopped, then felt disrespected when LeBron stepped over him. The two argued for the rest of the play, but only a double foul was assessed. At the time, Draymond was one flagrant foul or two technicals away from suspension. Upon league review, he was penalized with a flagrant two days later and subsequently suspended for Game 5. Thus initiated a domino effect on a 73-win team blowing a 3-1 lead.
2. The Block
Mike Breen’s “BLOCK BY JAMES!” ranks high on the list of top sports sound bites. With the title on the line late in Game 7, LeBron–described by Richard Jefferson as a “black blur”–came hurdling up the court as Steph Curry and Andre Iguodala thought they were enjoying a 2-on-1 fast break on J.R. Smith. The result? One of the most clutch moments of LeBron’s career.
1. The Shot
Game 7 of the 2016 Finals was one of the greatest contests in NBA history — until late in the fourth quarter, of course, when nobody could buy a bucket. Neither team had scored since the 4:39 mark, when Klay tied the game at 89; LeBron’s block on Iguodala came at the 1:50 mark, extending the scoring drought and deepening the tension. Finally — finally — Kyrie took Steph to school in classic Uncle Drew style, draining an absurd fadeaway three. Kyrie put the Cavs up by three with 53 seconds to go, and they never looked back. Steph and the Warriors continued to make terrible offensive decisions down the stretch, losing the title on their home floor. The Cavaliers made history as the first team to overcome a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals, and the city of Cleveland could finally enjoy its first major league sports championship in 52 years.
Honorable Mention: The Dunk That Would Have Shattered the Internet
Instead of dribbling out the shot clock with a three-point lead, LeBron tried to dunk Draymond into Middle Earth with just over ten seconds to go in Game 7. It didn’t work, and LeBron may or may not have hurt his wrist. He made one free throw to make it a two-possession game, putting the 2016 title out of reach for the Dubs.
Honorable Mention: J.R. Forever
J.R. Smith showed up to Game 4 of the 2015 Finals on a hoverboard.
He also abandoned shirts after winning the 2016 title.
President Obama personally requested, via Tyronn Lue, that J.R. resume wearing shirts.
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Northwestern University Student Falls From 4th Floor Of Fraternity House
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An unidentified male undergraduate student at Northwestern University is in intensive care after falling from the upper floor of a fraternity house. According to a spokesman for the university, the male student fell from the Pi Kappa Alpha house on Monday, May 28. The student fell four stories.
According to reports, University spokesman Al Cubbage said the male student was transported to Evanston Hospital after the fall. Furthermore, Cubbage said that there is no indication that the incident occurred during a party or activity at the fraternity house. While the university did not release the student’s neame, Cubbage said the student’s parents were with him at the hospital.
At this time, Northwestern University police are investigating. In a statement from Pi Kappa Alpha Chief Marketing Officer Brent Phillips, the chapter is cooperating in the investigation.
“A young man fell from the roof of the Gamma Rho Chapter house on Monday, May 29, 2018. Out of respect for the young man, the family, and friends, the Chapter will refrain from further comment at this time. The Chapter is cooperating with authorities and is appreciative of the support of the Northwestern University administration and counseling center at this time.”
At the time of this writing, information about the student’s condition was not immediately available. Police are currently investigating how the student fell.
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Dua Lipa: Hottest Photos on the Internet
Dua Lipa is an English singer, songwriter, model and pop star whose musical career began at age 14 when she began covering songs and posting them on the video-sharing website YouTube.
Lipa, whose first name “Dua” means “love” in Albanian, was born in London, England to Albanian parents from Kosovo. Her roots in Albanian have remained important to her as in 2016, she created the Sunny Hill Foundation with her father to donate to the citizens of Kosovo.
She attended Sylvia Young Theatre School, before moving to Kosovo with her family when she was 13. Two years later, she moved back to London with aspirations of becoming a singer. In 2013, she starred in a television advertisement for The X Factor. In 2015, she signed with Warner Music Group and immediately began working on her debut album. Shortly after she signed with Warner, she released her first single from the album, “New Love”.
Her self-titled debut studio album was released on June 2, 2017. The album spawned seven singles, including two UK top-10 singles “Be the One” and “IDGAF” and the UK number-one single “New Rules”, which also reached number six in the US. In 2018, Lipa won two Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
In 2018, she performed at the pregame ceremonies of the 2018 Champions League Final on May 26.
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Robert Firmino Net Worth 2018: How Much Is Firmino Worth?
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino isn’t exactly the breadwinner of his team. That title goes to Mohamed Salah who paves the way in goals for the club by far– his Golden Boot Award sitting on a shelf somewhere in his mansion can attest to that. However, Firmino plays a different role for Liverpool. If Salah is the parent out at work every day making bank, then Firmino is the stay-at-home parent holding down the fort, driving the kids to soccer practice after making them a delicious dinner and helping out with the homework, and then additionally making sure that everything else is in order. The Brazilian is arguably Liverpool’s most important player.
Firmino is incredibly unselfish, always tirelessly running to open areas on the field, and is both playmaker and goalscorer. He moves the ball so effortlessly that he embarrasses all those who dare cross him. It’s no wonder the club wants to keep him. The Liverpool fans have fallen in love with the 26-year-old. Just last month, Firmino signed a new long-term contract with the club that ends in 2023. So naturally, you must be wondering how much he’s worth. Let’s take a look!
Roberto Firmino Net Worth 2018: $30 Million
As of 2018, Firmino has a net worth estimated to be around $30 million. His weekly salary is about £120,000.
Humble Beginnings
Born in Maceio Alagoas, Brazil on October 2, 1991, Firmino grew up in a dangerous environment. His parents were constantly trying to protect him from the gang and gun-infested streets of their city. As a result, his mother often banned Firmino from leaving his home. When he did go out, he would walk the streets with his father selling water bottles to bring in some cash for their family.
The aching call of the soccer ball got the best of Firmino though and he would escape the house early in the morning when his parents were sleeping to go out and kick the ball. The neighbors caught sight of the 8-year-old playing and notified his parents of the talent he possessed. His mother then let up and allowed Firmino to play soccer outside. He struggled a lot during this time to get training, and often found himself having to borrow money from others to pay for it.
Saying Goodbye to the Slums
At 14, with the kindness of a coach at his local club, Firmino was able to finally leave the slums. The coach, Luiz had seen Firmino play frequently in the streets. The boy was always without shoes since his family couldn’t afford them, but Luiz saw the the skill Firmino had despite this. Luiz paid for Firmino’s travel, expenses and drove him to all his games.
A breakthrough came when at 16, he signed with Tombense in Brazil. From there, he was sent out on a loan to Figueirense, a second division club. During one of the games for this team, a German scout took notice of Firmino and quickly recruited him to the German club, Hoffenheim.
You Have Now Entered The Pro Zone
In 2010, Firmino signed a five-year contract with Hoffenheim. In the 2013/2014 season, he scored 22 goals for the club. It was during this time he won Bundesliga’s Breakthrough Player award. In November 2014, he made his first national debut with the Brazilian National Team. Then in June 2015, he transferred to Liverpool after signing a £29m deal.
For the first few months, Firmino played under former Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers. It wasn’t until Jurgen Klopp took over, who was a big fan of Firmino, that the South American became a first-team regular.
Under Klopp’s Guidance
Shortly thereafter, Firmino improved significantly as a player. In January 2016, he was named Liverpool’s Player of the Month. He finished the 2015/2016 season as Liverpool’s top scorer with 10 goals, and then beat that record in the following season with 11 goals. In the beginning of the 2017/2018 season, Firmono’s former number 11 jersey was replaced with his current number 9.
He has since ended this past season with 15 goals. Additionally, Firmino has recently been honored with a song courtesy of Klopp. The manager noted that Firmino didn’t have a chant, and wanted to change that. Therefore he made an announcement to fans, ordering a song for the forward. The fans were quick to answer. You can watch the video here.
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Lindsay Gottlieb: Full Story & Must-See Details
Lindsay Gottlieb, the head women’s basketball coach at the University of California, is in the headlines after airing her grievances with Southwest Airlines on social media. Gottlieb says she was flying with the airline from Denver to Oakland when she was asked by an employee at the ticket counter to “prove” that her one-year-old biracial son was her child.
“I’m appalled that after approx 50 times flying with my 1-year-old son, ticket counter personnel told me I had to ‘prove’ that he was my son, despite having his passport. She said because we have different last name. My guess is because he has a different skin color,” Gottlieb wrote on Twitter. “She first asked for proof with birth certificate. She then said it’s a ‘federal law’ (not true) but asked me to prove I’m the mother with a Facebook post. What? Mother next to me said she’s never been asked for proof despite a different last name… not shockingly, not mixed face fam.
“It was demeaning and insensitive, not to mention inefficient. Would have missed the flight if it was not delayed. I would advise better training for employees to avoid this happening to others.”
Gottlieb was traveling with her son and fiance Patrick Martin. They had initially traveled to show their support for one of her players who was in Colorado at the Team USA basketball trials. Southwest Airlines has since apologized in a statement to KPIX 5-San Francisco.
“We’re looking into this specific interaction, and we have engaged with the customer directly to address her concerns,” the statement read. “Our employees are well regarded for their hospitality and we always strive for the best experience for anyone who entrusts us with their travel.”
Gottlieb shared a photo of her fiance and child once they were safely on board the plane.
“I do feel like as a white female, with a position of privilege, and a platform where someone is going to listen, it is my responsibility to say, hey, this happened, this isn’t okay,” Gottlieb told KPIX 5 after the incident. “And maybe somewhere down the line, that helps my son, who is bi-racial and will be for his entire life. I suspect it was just one insensitive employee. It hurt my feelings. It made me feel a little bit less than and it’s not okay.”
As head coach of the Cal Golden Bears, Gottlieb has led the program to a 159-76 record, six NCAA Tournament appearances, and one Final Four run.
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WWE SmackDown Live Stream: How To Watch ‘SmackDown’ Online – 05/29/18
It’s back to work for everyone after a long weekend and Smackdown Live looks to liven up the start to your week. The final spot in the Men’s Money In The Bank Ladder Match will be up for grabs in a battle of Indy legends. Will The Miz get into The New Day’s Head? Is Carmella ready Asuka? And it looks like a mid-card darling has his eyes set on a certain low blow leveling main event superstar, a lot is going to happen on tonight’s SmackDown Live. Here’s where you can watch it and what to expect.
Tonight SmackDown Live will be in the PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The final spot in the Men’s MITB Ladder match is up for grabs and it is Daniel Bryan against Samoa Joe. This will be the first time that the two men face off in WWE but they are no strangers to each other. They were titans of Ring of Honor before they signed with WWE and now the WWE Universe will get their first taste of the indy legends facing off. Bryan and Joe are two of the most talented in-ring performers and with a shot at the MITB briefcase on the line, it should be intense. This match could go either way, but will Big Cass play a role in the outcome?
Last week The Miz brought The New Day onto Miz TV and tried to figure out which of the three men would be the one to compete for the MITB briefcase. He tried to play mind games to cause a schism in the group but found it too difficult and The New Day showed The Miz that their bond is much stronger than he expected. Big E would face off against The Miz but lose thanks to a distraction from The Bar. Now The Miz teams with The Bar this week against the power of positivity. Will The New Day come out on top, or will The Bar help Miz drive a wedge in the trio?
SmackDown Live Women’s Champion Carmella is known for her trash talking. After defeating Charlotte Flair at Backlash 2018 she earned a certain amount of that gloating but The Princess of Staten Island has a date with The Empress of Tomorrow at MITB. Will she continue to run her mouth or will the fear of facing Asuka temper Carmella’s fast mouth. Is she ready for Asuka?
This past week has seen twitter turn into an unexpected battleground. Shinsuke Nakamura has been exchanging words with The Perfect Ten himself Tye Dillinger. Since the two were so intent on fighting it out on social media, SmackDown GM Paige decided to chime in on twitter as well. The GM announced that the two superstars would be facing off tonight on SmackDown Live. Will Dillinger finally get his time? And will AJ Styles be able to stay out of the fray? Find out tonight.
WWE SmackDown Live Viewing Details
Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Time: 8:00 P.M. EST
TV Channel: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
Online: USA
Mobile: USA Network
How To Live Stream WWE SmackDown Live Online
Looking to watch tonight’s new episode of SmackDown Live? Of course, you are, 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 SmackDown 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 SmackDown 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.
Don’t have a cable subscription to watch SmackDown? 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 SmackDown On Your Tablet or Mobile Device
Want to watch SmackDown 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.
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OSU Continues Greek Life Overhaul, Suspends Fraternities Until 2023
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Ohio State University has suspended two separate fraternities for code of conduct violations. The university suspended Alpha Epsilon Pi and Sigma Alpha Mu on Friday, May 25, after the fraternities were found to have violated the alcohol, hazing and endangering behavior and failure to comply with earlier sanctions sections of the code of student conduct.
According to statements from Dave Isaacs, a spokesman for the Office of Student Life, both fraternities will not be able to petition for reinstatement until 2023. Alpha Epsilon Pi, commonly known as AEPi, was originally placed on cease and desist status since November 8, 2017, and was placed on probation and educational sanctions on January 8, 2018. In addition, Sigma Alpha Mu was the subject of two conduct cases in 2017, with the fraternity previously being suspended for two years in 2013.
Both fraternities were given five days to appeal their suspension.
via Dispatch:
Both houses were among the 11 fraternities Ohio State said in November were under investigation when the university suspended “all social, recruitment and new member activities” at all 37 fraternities governed by its Interfraternity Council for violations, most involving hazing and alcohol use.
Members of houses suspended Friday received letters from the university that offered a five-day window to appeal the suspension and also support, including ways to find new housing.
No one from Sigma Alpha Mu or Alpha Epsilon Pi’s national headquarters, both based in Indianapolis, was available to comment Friday afternoon. Details on what fraternity members did to get suspended will be released by the university in the near future, said Dave Isaacs, spokesman for the Office of Student Life.
This is the latest major fraternity or sorority suspension or closure 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 in the wake of hazing and alcohol deaths.
These reports come amidst similar allegations that have been made against fraternities nationwide, including Sigma Alpha Epsilon at East Carolina University, who were shut down for hazing and the Lamda Chi Alpha chapter at the University of Arkansas which has been accused of taking sexually explicit photographs of women without their permission.
In response to incidents like these, fraternities such Phi Kappa Psi have made numerous changes to their code of conduct in an effort to address the issues that have arisen. In addition, schools such as Texas State have introduced new Greek Life rules to try and prevent these problems.
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