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Chance The Rapper’s Acceptance Speech Is Everything That’s Good About Music

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I’ve been saying it for a while now, it’s Chance’s world and we’re just living in it. In case you needed further proof of that, check the tape from Sunday night, where Chance won three Grammy awards, his first ever, for best new artist, best rap album, and best rap performance.

In classic Chance fashion, his acceptance speech was honest, spiritual, and humble:

“Glory be to God. I claim this victory in the name of the Lord,” Chance said in accepting his award for best new artist. “I want to thank God for my mother and my father, who supported me since I was young, for Kirsten, for Kensli, for all of Chicago, and I want to thank God for putting amazing people in my life.”


While You Were Watching The Grammy’s, Sansa Stark Was Busy Crushing It At The BAFTA’s

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While America was busy watching Beyonce and Adele trying to one-up each other at the Grammy’s, Game Of Thrones’ Sophie Turner took center stage Sunday night at the 70th British Academy Film Awards in a low-cut dress with a very low-cut dress.

Anyone who has watched Game Of Thrones knows that Sophie’s been crushing it for a few years now, but after really turning up the volume on her beauty in 2016, she’s clearly kept that momentum going into the new year.

Hopefully, the producers behind GOT modernize Sansa’s look in the upcoming season so we can get her dresses like these more often.

 


College Basketball Schedule, Week 15: Dates, Tipoff Times & TV Channels

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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times, but this college basketball season has been absolutely fantastic, and this past week was no different. The week started off with #4 Louisville getting whooped on by #12 Virginia, then later in the week we saw two great rivalry games between Duke vs. UNC and UCLA vs. Oregon, where Duke and UCLA both pulled out huge victories, and then closed it out on Sunday where #11 Cincinnati, #7 Wisconsin, and #12 Virginia all lost to unranked or lower ranked teams. I can’t tell you how much I love seeing all these top ten teams go down left and right each week, it’s why college basketball is so great. Will it make filling my brackets out harder in a few weeks? You’re damn right it will, but it’s not March unless the team you picked to win the tournament gets bounced in the first round. This week provides us with another fantastic slate of games, so expect to see more top ten teams fall, much like they have for most of the season.


Monday, February 13, 2017

  • 8 Louisville vs Syracuse – 7:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • 4 Baylor vs Texas Tech – 7:00 P.M. EST on ESPNU
  • 9 West Virginia vs 3 Kansas – 9:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • 2 Villanova vs DePaul – 9:00 P.M. EST on CBS Sports Network

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

  • 15 Florida vs Auburn – 7:00 P.M. EST on SEC Network
  • Tennessee vs 13 Kentucky – 7:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • Rutgers vs 16 Purdue – 7:00 P.M. EST on Big Ten Network
  • 25 Notre Dame vs Boston College – 7:00 P.M. EST on ESPNU

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

  • Arkansas vs 21 South Carolina – 6:30 P.M. EST on SEC Network
  • 18 Cincinnati vs South Florida – 7:00 P.M. EST on ESPNU
  • 23 Maryland vs Northwestern – 7:00 P.M. EST on Big Ten Network
  • 10 North Carolina vs North Carolina State – 8:00 P.M. EST on ACC Network
  • 20 Creighton vs Seton Hall – 8:00 P.M. EST on CBS Sports Network
  • St. John’s vs 24 Butler – 8:30 P.M. EST on FS1
  • Tulane vs 19 SMU – 9:00 P.M. EST on ESPN3
  • 12 Duke vs 14 Virginia – 9:00 P.M. EST on ESPN2

Thursday, February 16, 2017

  • 11 Wisconsin vs Michigan – 7:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • 5 Arizona vs Washington State – 9:00 P.M. EST on FS1
  • Utah vs 7 Oregon – 9:00 P.M. EST on ESPN/ESPN3
  • San Francisco vs 1 Gonzaga – 9:00 P.M. EST
  • Loyola Marymount vs 22 Saint Mary’s – 11:00 P.M. EST

Saturday, February 18, 2017

  • Tulsa vs 18 Cincinnati – 12:00 P.M. EST on ESPNU
  • 25 Notre Dame vs North Carolina State – 12:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • 2 Villanova vs Seton Hall – 12:30 P.M. EST on FOX
  • 3 Kansas vs 4 Baylor – 1:00 P.M. EST on CBS
  • Wake Forest vs 12 Duke – 1:00 P.M. EST on ACC Network
  • Virginia Tech vs 8 Louisville – 1:00 P.M. EST on ACC Network
  • 15 Florida vs Mississippi State – 2:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • Texas Tech vs 9 West Virginia – 2:00 P.M. EST on ESPN2
  • Colorado vs 7 Oregon – 3:00 P.M. EST on FOX
  • 17 Florida State vs Pitt – 4:00 P.M. EST on ESPN2
  • Pacific vs 1 Gonzaga – 4:00 P.M. EST
  • Michigan State vs 16 Purdue – 4:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • 19 SMU vs Houston – 6:00 P.M. EST on ESPN2
  • 13 Kentucky vs Georgia – 6:00 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • 5 Arizona vs Washington – 8:00 P.M. EST on ESPN2
  • 14 Virginia vs 10 North Carolina – 8:15 P.M. EST on ESPN
  • 21 South Carolina vs Vanderbilt – 8:30 P.M. EST on SEC Network
  • USC vs 6 UCLA – 10:00 P.M. EST on Pac 12 Network
  • 22 Saint Mary’s vs BYU – 10:00 P.M. on ESPN2

Sunday, February 19, 2017

  • 23 Maryland vs 11 Wisconsin – 1:00 P.M. EST on CBS
  • DePaul vs 24 Buter – 1:30 P.M. EST on FS1
  • Georgetown vs 20 Creighton – 3:30 P.M. EST on FS1

Penn State Will Not Remove ‘Offensive’ Campus Posters Hunting Down ‘Illegal Aliens’

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Penn State University officials say that while they believe a series of posters posted on bulletin boards campus-wide are “deeply offensive,” they will not be removed due to students’ First Amendment rights.

Posters surfaced on Penn State’s campus advocating for the report of illegal aliens. One poster displayed the message: “It is your civic duty to report any and all illegal aliens. They have broken the law.”

Eleanor Chapman of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center said in a statement that the university is “aware of the posters appearing on public campus bulletin boards,” also adding that the university “finds them deeply offensive.”

The statement goes on to say the posters on public boards will “not be removed but may be relocated if they are used to block other posted documents.”

“As an institution of higher education, Penn State fully supports the right of free speech and encourages its expression in thoughtful and respectful way, even when we strongly disagree with the opinions expressed,” the statement said. “Penn State is enriched by students and scholars from around the world and we will continue our work on providing a climate of inclusion for all, regardless of country of origin.”

Penn State said that any posters found on university bulletin boards that are designated only for university organizations are being removed. Any posters on public bulletin boards will remain.

Don’t You Hate When You Accidentally Text Your Boss About Your Plan To Murder Your Wife?

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Jeff Lytle of Monroe, Washington, was exposed for his plan to have his wife and daughter murdered when he accidentally texted his former employer instead of his hitman.

Prosecutors say Lytle was attempting to hire a man to kill his wife and four-year-old daughter for their $1.5 million life insurance payout, but instead sent the text message about his plan to his ex-boss, who immediately reported it to the police.

Lytle’s wife has been identified as Rhoda Funtanilla Lytle.

Via KIRO 7:

The text allegedly said: ‘Hey Shayne hows it going. You remember you said that you would help me kill my wife. I’m going to take you up on that offer.’

Lytle, 42, allegedly promised to split the money 50/50 with Shayne, and told the man when his wife usually returns home from work at Wal-Mart , the documents suggest.

Monroe police arrested Lytle at his home for investigation of two counts of criminal solicitation for murder in the first degree, domestic violence.

Lytle appeared in court in Snohomish County Thursday afternoon, where the judge set his bail at $1 million.

According to the report, Lytle even tried to pin it on his daughter, telling investigators maybe his four-year-old daughter sent the text messages.

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Guide For All The Guys In Need Of Help

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Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Guide

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Here’s a friendly reminder that Valentine’s Day 2017 is Tuesday, February 14, so if you don’t have any gifts, now is officially the time to start looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift. First things first: go ahead, click this link, and order some flowers ASAP. The best part about ordering flowers online is that you don’t have to talk to anyone, just pick what you want, click order, and make sure you choose the fastest delivery possible. A local flower shop will field the order and send it out for you on Valentine’s Day.

Next up is a card. Either buy one from a store (suggested) or write one of your own on printer paper, just make sure you dress it up a bit if you go the printer paper route.

Finally, you’ll need to have a little gift or something to give her. That’s where we come in. The key for last-minute gifts is finding the right balance between price and availability. Just because you’ve been a lazy POS doesn’t mean you have to break your wallet to prove your love. Check out these great last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts.

We’ll be updating this post with more ideas as time goes on, so keep checking back.


FabFitFun

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Subscribe to FabFitFun here

One Box: $49.99
Annual Subscription: $179.99

What is it? FabFitFun is one of the hottest subscription box services on the web right now. For less than $50 a box, FabFitFun will send your significant other a box filled with products valued at $200. The boxes are seasonal, so they vary depending on the time of the year, but you can expect everything from makeup to clothes to cool stationary she’ll love.

We hooked up with FabFitFun for our Miss COED 2017 Competition, and all the winners are really excited to get their first boxes.

Perhaps the best part about an annual subscription? The woman in your life will get boxes throughout the year without you having to lift another finger. It’s literally the gift that keeps on giving.


Samsung Gear S3

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Price: $349.99

What is it: The greatest Android smart watch on the market today. We understand that $350 is a little steep for most of our readers, but if you’ve got the money to spend on an extremely useful and fun gift for the lady in your life, the Samsung Gear S3 is a great option.

Not only does the Gear S3 allow for Samsung Pay (which is the greatest mobile invention in the past two years), the watch is more durable and provides a longer battery life than previous models, plus having Spotify as a killer app is a huge improvement.

If your lady friend enjoys technology or being an early-adopter, the Samsung Gear S3 is a perfect fit.


  Stuffed Animals

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Price: TBD

What is it: A stuffed animal, duh.

Unfortunately, you’re pretty much out of luck when it comes to ordering gifts online, but the good news is that stuff animals are sold tons of places. Are they cheesy? 100%. Since you’ve decided to neglect buying something for your better half for some time, “cheesy” is a much better alternative than “forgetful.”

Although you can find these stuffed animals at your local CVS or whatever pharmacy, we suggest looking in a place your girlfriend/wife/fiancee won’t have shopped in the past few weeks. The last thing you want is for her to think that you bought your gift at a pharmacy. Maybe check out a toy store or stationary store.

College Basketball Rankings & Standings: Top 25 Teams, Week 15

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I think I’m getting to the point where I’m just ready to say that college basketball is my favorite sport to watch. In the past, I really haven’t watched until March, but I started watching the regular season this year and I have not been disappointed. Each week you can expect multiple top ten teams to lose, as well as for other games to come down to the wire, along with a few buzzer beaters thrown in here and there. I don’t want to sound dramatic, but this has to be one of the best college basketball seasons of all time. I don’t think that anyone can look me in the eye and tell me confidently that they know who’s going to win the title, it’s been so unpredictable this year. That’s why it’s been so great. This week’s Top 25 is relatively the same, with a few teams shifting up and down just as it has all year. Week 15’s rankings go as follows.


AP Top 25, College Basketball Standings Week 15

  1. Gonzaga
  2. Villanova
  3. Kansas
  4. Baylor
  5. Arizona
  6. UCLA
  7. Oregon
  8. Louisville
  9. West Virginia
  10. North Carolina
  11. Wisconsin
  12. Duke
  13. Kentucky
  14. Virginia
  15. Florida
  16. Purdue
  17. Florida State
  18. Cincinnati
  19. SMU
  20. Creighton
  21. South Carolina
  22. Saint Mary’s
  23. Maryland
  24. Butler
  25. Notre Dame

Homeless Florida Woman Arrested For Having Sex With Two Teenage Boys At A War Memorial

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Homeless Florida Woman Arrested

Maria Lynn Baker, a homeless woman from Ocala, Florida, was arrested after allegedly having sex with tw0 underage boys in a public restroom at a Florida war memorial.

Baker, 28, was arrested after having sex with two 12 and 14-year-old boys inside a bathroom at the War Memorial, 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. Baker smiled in her mugshot after she was arrested on two counts of lewd and lascivious battery.

Via Daily Mail:

Authorities say Baker had sex with two boys, between the ages of 12 and 14, in the public restroom at a war memorial off Silver Springs Boulevard – and that there’s even video evidence of at least one of the encounters.

Police say Baker called them on Friday to report the two boys, because they planned to snitch her out for some unspecified crime. Officers went to the war memorial and found Baker arguing with another woman.

That woman told police that Baker was having sex with underage boys in the restroom and offered them video showing one of the encounters.

Baker, who is homeless, has been in and out of prison since 2006, with her latest stint ending in May 2016. In January, Baker spent 15 days in county jail on charges of disorderly conduct and trespassing.

Kansas State’s Bill Snyder Diagnosed With Throat Cancer

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Some upsetting news coming from Manhattan, Kansas today as the school’s longtime head football coach, Bill Snyder, was diagnosed with a form of throat cancer. Snyder is expected to be with the team for the start of spring practice next month, which is encouraging.

The 77-year old said in a lengthy statement that he has been receiving treatments for the last three weeks at the KU Medical Center, and his doctors informed him that he should expect a “positive outcome.” Snyder stated that his coaching staff will continue to carry out the team’s responsibilities to make sure they stay on track while he is away.

Last year, his 23rd with the team, Snyder led Kanas State to a 9-4 record, a win over Teas A&M in the AdvoCare V100 Texas Bowl, and even recorded his 2ooth career win as a head coach. Although he is up there in age, he seems to have some years left of coaching in him, so hopefully he is able to have a quick and healthy recovery from this battle with cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with Bill Snyder, his family, and his football team.


Who is Bill Snyder?

  • Bill Snyder is the head football coach at Kansas State. He first coached at the school from 1989-2005, and was then rehired in 2009, to where he still coaches today.
  • Snyder has a career coaching record of 202-105-1, and has won numerous coaching accolades along the way, including Big 12 Coach of the Year (3x), AP Coach of the Year, and Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year (2x).
  • Under Snyder, Kansas State has won 2 Big 12 titles (2003, 2012), and 4 Big 12 North Division titles (1998-2000, 2003)
  • His record in bowl games is 8-10.
  • In February 2017, Snyder was diagnosed with throat cancer, but was informed that it is a treatable form. He is expected to be with his team for the start of their spring practices.

UConn Women’s Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma Is Overrated

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Geno Auriemma

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UCONN’s women’s basketball team is going for their unprecedented 100th consecutive victory tonight against my #6 South Carolina Gamecocks, and to be honest they’re probably going to win by double digits because they’re just that much better than everyone else. Is it a great accomplishment? It absolutely is. Doing anything successfully 100 straight times is very impressive. And although I don’t watch really any women’s basketball, I’m not taking anything away from the team’s great achievement. What I am going to do though is bash their head coach Geno Auriemma for being a gutless coward. Is that a bit too harsh of a criticism for a coach who’s led UCONN to 11 National Championships, including the last four in a row? It could be, but hear me out before you jump down my throat.

Now in no way, shape, or form am I disputing that Auriemma is anything but a great coach. He most definitely is, but when is enough going to be enough for him at the women’s level? Like doesn’t he want to challenge himself and try coaching a men’s college team or in the NBA? Just to be clear, I’m not saying it isn’t difficult coaching a women’s sport. I know for a fact that most people me could not have the same amount of success that Auriemma has had at UCONN, but I also don’t think that there is anyone that will dispute whether or not he’d have a harder time coaching a men’s college team or an NBA team.

Here’s the thing with Geno, he gets the best talent every year to come to UCONN and unlike the men’s  team, the players don’t leave after one year. Instead, they stay for all four years, giving him endless amounts of talent while he still continues to reload. Meanwhile, every other team just hopes that they can keep it within 20 points whenever they play UCONN. They’re beating teams by an average of 33.1 points a game. That would be unheard of for a men’s team because that just doesn’t happen. So yes, it’s not easy winning 100 games in a row with four straight National Championships along the way, but when you continue to get the best players every single year, it’s actually not that hard, especially when compared to other teams who don’t have the same level of talent.

Auriemma is basically playing Madden on rookie, which for all you non-video game people out there is the easiest level in the game. He basically turns on the game, plays with the Patriots, then beats the hell out of every team he plays on his way to winning a Super Bowl. It literally takes zero skill at all. I would know, I’ve done it many of times in my younger days. It’s also not fun because it’s so easy. You aren’t challenged in the slightest, at least until you start playing on more difficult levels. That’s how I feel about with Auriemma: coaching on the women’s level has become so unbelievably easy for him that he has to find a new challenge.

Last month, FOX Sports released a report in which Auriemma said he “nearly left to coach a men’s team.” Give me a break you loser. Don’t give me that you “almost” left to coach a men’s team. Either sack up and do it or shut up and go back to coaching at the women’s level, where you aren’t challenged at all.

Personally, I think Auriemma is too scared to coach at the next level. He’s never experienced any sort of losing since he’s been at UCONN, and I’d have to imagine he’s the kind of person that would throw a hissy fit if he ever went through a losing streak. So congrats, Geno on never once being challenged since you’ve been at UCONN and getting handed all the best recruits each year. Call me when your balls drop and you decide to take on a new coaching job.

Canada Figured Out A Way To Derail President Trump’s Patently Outrageous Handshake

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Epic.

I came into Donald Trump’s presidency trying my damnedest to keep an open mind. ‘Maybe he’s the shake-up we need’ or ‘maybe he isn’t so bad after all’ are just some of the lies I told myself to try and wrap my head around the fact that our country elected a reality television star to our its highest office.

Well, we’re only a couple of weeks into Donald Trump’s America and it’s been far, far worse than I thought. Far worse than anyone really expected, as Trump is currently sitting at a 40% approval rating, which is an all-time low for a new president.

But, even with all the turmoil and despair that has come out of Trump’s administration, there has been one shining aspect of The Donald’s short reign, and that’s been his absolutely preposterous handshake game.

Whether it’s due to a lack of competent motor skills or lack of giving a f*ck has yet to be determined. All I know is that Donald Trump’s handshake game is unlike anything I’ve ever seen and I’m downright enthralled every time it pops up.

However, Trump’s glorious hand-shaking days may be coming to an end after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited the White House, where he was having absolutely none of Trump’s antics, killing his handshake upon arrival.

World leaders, take note: You gotta come in close, grab his shaking arm, and hold on for dear life. It’s the only way to avoid getting yourself literally jerked around by the Donald.

What Does NBA All-Star Weekend Have In Store For Fans?

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There may not be any Olympic games going on right now, but fans will still be treated to a couple of Dream Teams on the court at the 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend. Kicking off Friday, February 17, fans will get the chance to see their favorite (and least favorite) superstars take to the court to test their skills and talents. But what many casual NBA fans still don’t realize is that the weekend offers much more than just the All-Star Game.

Check out this year’s schedule.


Friday, February 17

NBA All-Star Celebrity Game (7:00 P.M.): Everyone loves the All-Star Celebrity Game featuring retired NBA legends, WNBA players, famous athletes from other sports, and actors and musicians. You can’t tell us with a straight face that you don’t enjoy Kevin Hart’s on-court antics every year.

Rising Stars Challenge (9:00 P.M.): Sure, Stephen Curry and LeBron James get most of the attention, but what about the young up-and-comers? The Rising Stars Challenge features NBA rookies and sophomores going toe-to-toe in a game. Two celebrity head coaches will draft teams and give fans a peek at the NBA stars of tomorrow.


Saturday, February 18

All-Star Saturday Night (8:00 P.M.)

Skills Challenge: Players compete head-to-head in the ultimate timed obstacle course that tests dribbling, passing, and shooting skills. Luckily, this was not a mandatory test for us mortals in gym class.

Three-Point Contest: The NBA’s most dangerous long-range bombers fight to see who is the most accurate from downtown. Players will take five shot attempts from five separate spots along the three-point line. Each made bucket is worth one point with the money ball, the last ball in each rack, worth two points. Contestants have one minute to nail as many shots as they can. The deadliest sharpshooter is the last man standing.

Slam Dunk Contest: From Vince Carter’s complete destruction of the rim to Dwight Howard’s playful antics, the Slam Dunk Contest has provided some iconic moments over the years. Will the 2017 Dunk Contest live up to the lofty expectations? Keep your fingers crossed.


Sunday, February 19

66th NBA All-Star Game (8:00 P.M.): The main attraction! This year’s NBA All-Star Game will feature two star-studded squads going head-to-head. Unlike the NFL Pro Bowl, the NBA All-Star Game is always a great source of entertainment thanks to the fireworks on offense.

March Madness Predictions 2017: Contenders & Pretenders

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March Madness Predictions 2017

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For the first time ever, the D1 men’s basketball committee revealed their top 16 seeds in the nation. Selection Sunday is pretty damn awesome, so this mini-version was really cool. There were many picks I didn’t agree with, but we now have a glimpse of the top four teams in each region of the March Madness bracket and this at least helps with the seemingly endless wait for Selection Sunday. The final field will be decided on Sunday, March 12.

At this point in the season, we can start to make out who the contenders are and who the pretenders are, all heading into the big dance. All of this can change in about two seconds with the way this season has gone, but here’s a look at who you should be able to trust moving into March and who could be ready for an early exit.


Contenders:

Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0)

#4 in the March Madness Bracket Preview

Gonzaga Bulldogs

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The Bulldogs seemed to get the short end of the stick after the selection committee deemed them the fourth best team overall. Despite a pretty sub-par conference, they’ve dominated everyone they’ve played. Gonzaga is the top team in the nation for a reason. Until they lose a game, this team is the real deal and has a chance to make a deep run in the tournament.

Nigel Williams-Goss is good enough to lead this veteran team with two seniors and two juniors in the starting lineup. Gonzaga defeated Arizona, Iowa State, and Florida, so this isn’t just some team that’s been lucky to get to this point. The Bulldogs earned their ranking here and they are poised to silence the haters.


Villanova Wildcats (24-2)

#1 in the March Madness Bracket Preview

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Villanova looks like they will coast to their fourth straight Big East Title. When you’re the defending champs and have posted this impressive of a record, you have to be considered a contender. They’re probably the second most consistent team in college basketball and also the best team according to the selection committee.

Head coach Jay Wright just earned the 500th win of his career after upending #24 Xavier. Experience is key in the tournament and that is seen all over this roster with the coaching staff. Having forward Josh Hart as a candidate for player of the year doesn’t hurt either.


Kansas Jayhawks (22-3)

#2 in the March Madness Bracket Preview

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Kansas has been battle tested all year and that bodes well in the tournament. They have beaten seven top-50 RPI teams and stand completely alone in the Big 12 standings. The Jayhawks have also taken down Baylor, Duke, and Kentucky so far. According to statistics, they play in the strongest conference in all of the division.

One criticism I’ve heard about the Jayhawks is that they’ve been in way too many close games. This may be true but they’ve still found ways to get the win. Frank Mason III and Josh Jackson should be reliable come tournament time. Bill Self knows a thing or two about March Madness as well.


Oregon Ducks (22-4)

#8 in the March Madness Bracket Preview

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Oregon is a tough team to read but they possess a solid resume. They beat UCLA and Arizona, topping off their six wins against the RPI top 50. The Ducks captured the final two seed in the bracket, which I actually agreed with. They did split the season series with UCLA, but there’s something about this Oregon team that makes them dangerous, especially in the way that they handled Arizona en route to an 85-58 shellacking.

Mark Hollis, the head of the selection committee, said that head-to-head meetings played a huge role in Oregon’s seeding and that is why I like their chances. The Pac-12 has been insanely competitive with the likes of UCLA and Arizona all spending time in the top 10. If Oregon can win the conference, which I think they should, they have shot to be a real scary team next month.


Pretenders:

Florida State Seminoles (21-5)

#6 in the March Madness Bracket Preview

Florida State Seminoles

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The Seminoles somehow received the number six overall ranking from the selection committee and earned a two-seed. This was all before their loss to Notre Dame this weekend. Although they’ve shown the capability to beat some very good teams, they’ve also lost to three sub-50 RPI teams. Losing to Syracuse, Georgia Tech, and Temple already creates the perfect storm of a team to get upset early in March.

I thought the two-seed was ridiculous to begin with, and then the loss to Notre Dame pretty much backed me up. I wouldn’t expect them to be cutting down the nets in Phoenix.


Wisconsin Badgers (21-4)

Not Ranked in the March Madness Bracket Preview

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From the outside, Wisconsin’s record makes them look like a stronger team on the list, but they’re not. The selection committee left them off of their top 16 for good reason.

The Badgers are still atop the Big Ten and each one of their losses fall against teams in the top-35 RPI. The Northwestern loss doesn’t help their case, and they’ll be sure to meet with plenty of top-35 rated teams in the tournament. For that reason, I find them to be more of a pretender than anything.


Virginia Cavaliers (18-6)

#10 in the March Madness Bracket Preview

Virginia Basketball

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In recent weeks, the Cavaliers have been struggling, to say the least. They are now 2-3 in their last five games, and they better buckle up because the road does not get easier. Virginia is set to meet with a surging Duke team on Wednesday.

They just lost to Virginia Tech in double OT and teams that are hurting in February make for short stints in March. It should be interesting to see if the Cavaliers can turn it around in time for the ACC Tournament, but I just don’t like the way they’re playing at all.


Kentucky Wildcats (20-5)

#12 in the March Madness Bracket Preview

Kentucky Basketball

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The Wildcats could remove themselves quickly from this list strictly due to the unbelievable talent on their roster. They can easily become contenders, but with the way this season has gone so far I had to toss them in this category. Kentucky is in danger of losing the SEC to possibly Florida or South Carolina.

Inconsistency can kill you, and that’s been the story of the year for Kentucky. They have one of the most talented rosters in the nation, but they need to get it together before the tournament to have a shot at winning it all. The Wildcats have not lost to a team in the sub-50 RPI, but that only says so much. Kentucky is a young squad featuring one of the nation’s best all-around players, Malik Monk, but winning the SEC will be crucial.


Team to watch: Duke Blue Devils (20-5)

Duke is killing it as of late, winning their last five in a row. They just won a close one to Clemson in a week where they beat up their Tobacco Road rival UNC, too. Oh yeah, Coach K is back on the sidelines, which is just a bit of an advantage. If Duke keeps this up, watch out.

20 Greatest Yearbook Quotes That Will Never Be Topped

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It’s difficult to make great decisions when you’re 18 years old, especially when it comes to yearbook quotes. That’s why you’re probably regretting that super deep and meaningful Nickelback lyric right about now. It’s okay, lame yearbook quotes are a rite of passage for young adults, just like sending your first drunk text to a member of the opposite sex. But every now and then, one brave and brilliant graduating senior bucks the trend and delivers the perfect goodbye to their graduating class, a send-off that deserves to live on for all of eternity.

Well, after an exhausting investigative effort on our part (read: Google Search), we’ve found the best yearbook quotes ever. These are the crème de la crème when it comes to senior quotes and will forever immortalize these gangly, awkward teens barreling forward into adulthood and the dreaded real world. Take a look at the 20 greatest yearbook quotes of all time and try not to crack up with overpowering laughter, we dare you.

Boston Thief Who Stole Picasso Painting During Super Bowl Is More Patriotic Than Tom Brady

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Jordan Russell Leishman is more Patriotic than Tom Brady has ever been.

In the early hours of February 6, once the city of Boston had passed out after a night of celebrating their fifth Super Bowl championship, Leishman allegedly broke into the Galerie d’Orsay in an attempt to steal five paintings. As far as I’m concerned, an American taking advantage of the fact that an entire city is shitfaced to steal a Spaniard’s decades-old painting for a little profit is the definition of capitalism, and last time I checked, capitalism is one of the basic principles of this fine society.

Now, if he was, say, stealing money from a small business or a bank, I wouldn’t be such a fan. Making yourself taller by standing on the shoulders of the weak is none too impressive. But a painting, which at the end of the day is no more than an overly-interpreted piece of paper? That’s some Ocean’s Eleven type scheme that I could totally get behind. Stealing is one of America’s traditional strengths, people forget that. We stole our freedom from the Brits, didn’t we? Exactly.

Via NBC:

Among the stolen items were Picasso and Rembrandt etchings, some of the gallery’s most prized pieces. In total, the pieces were worth about $50,000.

“There was a brick through the front door that was completely shattered, then there was a pane of glass shattered in the door itself, and that is how he was able to access – he put his arm through the broken glass to open the door,” said Camille Super, one of the fine arts consultants at the gallery.

Leishman was close to getting away with it until he was stopped by three Boston University students, which is bullshit because if anyone is going to respect a side hustle, it should be college kids. However, given the fact that we’re talking about BU, it doesn’t surprise me they were a bunch of Northeast high-horse do-gooders. I went to Rutgers, and I can tell you right now if someone was running down the street with a bunch of Picassos, the rest of the students would be asking how they could help.

“We were walking down to the Common after the Super Bowl and we were walking back on Newbury when we heard the glass break and saw some guy walking out with a bunch of paintings,” said Jesse Do, one of the students.

“We saw the guy come out with some paintings, looked at each other, and said, ‘This isn’t normal,'” added Chris Savino.

“We yell out, ‘What’s going on – did you take those?’ He looks behind, sees us running after him, and he drops the paintings in attempt to flee. We didn’t really have a thought process, we just grabbed him,” said Mackenzie Thompson, another one of the BU students.

The three flagged down a police officer, who arrested Jordan Russell Leishman, 29, of Chelsea, Massachusetts.

Leishman was arraigned on Monday on multiple charges and held without bail.


Ximena Cordoba: Hottest Photos On The Internet

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Ximena Cordoba: Hottest Photos On The Internet

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Ximena Cordoba always looks better than the weather. She can certainly beat the snow or heat. What’s with all these bad weather puns? It’s because Ms. Cordoba worked a weather anchor on Despierta América from 2013-2015. She would even sing and dance sometimes while reading the weather.

Cordoba was born in Medellin, Colombia. Her career in front of the camera began in 2002 on a reality show called Protagonistas de novela. She has appeared on television screens throughout Mexico, Spain, and the United States. Cordoba is also college educated, as she attended the University of Miami.

Ximena’s road to success wasn’t easy. She became a mother at 16-years-old, but that didn’t hold her back one bit. She was determined to provide a better life for herself and her newborn son. The ambitious Cordoba moved out to Miami and soon became a star on Spanish-speaking American programs. This young mother thrived on the television screen. Cordoba said in an interview that she “asked God for strength to be the best mother in the world. My job is important, but being a mother is even more.”

She is now 37-years-old and she still looks absolutely amazing. She’s the weather lady that’s far from shady. Stick around & see 27 photos of pure sunshine!

Waynesburg University Football Player Found Dead In His Dorm Room

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Bradley Grinnen, a college football player at Waynesburg Univerity, was found dead inside his Pennsylvania dorm room on Saturday.

Grinnen, a 21-year-old junior defensive lineman, was pronounced dead in Willison Hall at 11:30 AM on Sunday by the Greene County Coroner.His sudden death was not ruled suspicious.

via CBS:

The deceased has been identified as Bradley Grinnen, a junior at Waynesburg University. According to the school’s newspaper Yellow Jacket, Grinnen was a defensive lineman on the football team and originally from Elwood City.

A vigil was held at 8 p.m. Sunday at Robert’s Chapel. Many were having a difficult time coming to terms with the loss.

“As of right now, I’m still in shock, I can’t really process it. Another friend messaged me this morning, told me about it, and I drove by his dorm and saw all the cop cars  and ambulance,” teammate Hunter Palmer told KDKA’s Ralph Iannotti.

Waynesburg University released a statement about Grinnen’s death:

Our thoughts and prayers are with this student’s family and friends.  On behalf of Waynesburg University, we would like to express our deepest sympathies. We are cooperating fully with the authorities who are investigating the situation. We have been assured that it is not a suspicious death, and there is no perceived threat to the public.

Local authorities say there is no threat to Waynesburg University or Waynesburg. No cause of death has been released at this time.

Moby (Yes, Moby) Has Thrown His Hat Into The Donald Trump Conspiracy Theory Ring

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(Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for NAMM)

Moby? F*cking Moby? The only connection I have to Moby is that my college fraternity played one of his songs during the first night of hell week to make us lose our minds. Other than that, I don’t know a single thing about the dude other than the fact he was real big in the 90’s.

Hey, Moby, maybe next time you want to gaslight the entire nation with a frankly preposterous conspiracy theory, at least source a little of you information. Just saying that you know these things literally proves nothing and therefore doesn’t change a damn thing.

Nobody thinks less of Trump than yours truly, but these washed-up celebrities coming out of the clouds to perpetuate a divisive topic isn’t going to help anyone.

after spending the weekend talking to friends who work in dc i can safely(well, ‘accurately’…) post the following things:

1-the russian dossier on trump is real. 100% real. he’s being blackmailed by the russian government, not just for being peed
on by russian hookers, but for much more nefarious things.

2-the trump administration is in collusion with the russian government, and has been since day one.

3-the trump administration needs a war, most likely with iran. at present they are putting u.s warships off the coast
of iran in the hope that iran will attack one of the ships and give the u.s a pretense for invasion.

4-there are right wing plans to get rid of trump. he’s a drain on their fundraising and their approval ratings, and the gop and koch
brothers and other u.s right wing groups are planning to get rid of trump.

5-intelligence agencies around the world, and here in the u.s, are horrified by the incompetence of the trump administration, and are
working to present information that will lead to high level firings and, ultimately, impeachment.

i’m writing these things so that when/if these things happen there will be a public record beforehand.

these are truly baffling and horrifying times, as we have an incompetent president who is essentially owned by a foreign power.

-moby

This story is developing. Please refresh for updates.

Emmalina Makes Her Long-Awaited WWE Raw Debut Tonight: Must-See Photos & Videos

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After months of nail-biting anticipation, Emmalina will finally make her official debut tonight on WWE’s flagship show Monday Night Raw. Many have already seen this stunning vixen as the goofy, bubbly Emma or the devious “Evil” Emma. But the WWE audience have yet to see her latest transformation in the ring. Sure, we’ve seen videos, teasing us about Emmalina’s arrival, but we have yet to actually see her step into a WWE ring…until now!

For months, we all had to wait. WWE teased us on almost every episode of Raw with seductive videos like these:

WWE commentator Corey Graves sounds like he’s about to explode while he’s hyping up Emmalina’s impending debut. “Like a fine wine or a barrel-aged bourbon, the wait’s gonna be over and it’s gonna be so worth it, guys!”

Excited for Emmalina already? Look below and find out when and where you can catch the elusive Emmalina on live TV!


WWE Monday Night Raw Viewing Details

Date: Monday, Feburary 13, 2017
Time: 8:00 P.M. EST/ 5:00 P.M. PST
TV Channel: USA
Location: TD Garden, Boston, MA


Emmalina will be turning up the heat on TV screens all across the globe tonight. But before she makes her long-awaited debut, you can view 23 of her hottest photos ever:

‘Humans’ Stream: How To Watch Season 2 Premiere Online

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AMC’s Humans debuted in January 2015 to solid critical reviews and decent ratings (around two million weekly viewers). At the time, the futuristic sci-fi series about sentient robots was considered a mid-level hit for AMC; it was a nice victory for a network still trying to fill the post-Breaking Bad void. But now, in the wake of Westworld‘s overwhelming success, the future of this robot-centric series is unclear.

Will fans continue to tune in now that HBO has reverse engineered a bigger and better show that occupies the same head space? Questions of developing consciousness and the nature of humanity helped drive the first season of Humans. Although the show dipped a bit in its final few episodes, it still served as a smart, thought-provoking sci-fi drama. Unfortunately for AMC, Westworld upped the ante tenfold with a $100 million production budget that tackles many of the same themes. Can the smaller, scaled-down Humans survive by comparison?

We’ll get our first answer tonight as Humans returns to AMC for its second season.


Humans Season 2 Premiere Viewing Details

Date: February 13, 2017
Time: 10:00 P.M.
TV Channel: AMC
Season: 2
Episode: Premiere
Starring: Gemma Chan, Katherine Parkinson, Lucy Carless, Carrie-Anne Moss


How To Watch Humans Season 2 Premiere Live Stream Online

You can watch Humans online via AMC’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 Humans 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 the Humans 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 AMC and costs $20 a month, but like DIRECTV NOW you can sign up for a free seven-day trial and if you cancel your subscription within seven days, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.


How To Live Stream Humans Season 2 Premiere on Mobile

If you would like to live stream Humans on your phone, tablet or mobile device, you can do so by downloading the AMC App. The AMC App is available on the App Store, Google Play store and Windows Store. All you need to do is download the app and log in with your cable provider information.

You can also watch the TV show 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 Humans for free if you sign up for the seven-day trial and cancel it before the trial period ends.


Humans Season 2 Trailer

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