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Anti-Muslim Graffiti Found At University Of Southern Maine Campus

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A poster reading “kill the Muslim” was found written on a poster at University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus Tuesday night.

The hateful message was on a poster that instructed people what to do in an active shooter scenario. It was written around an image of someone hitting a gunman with a chair, depicting the ‘fight’ option. The message was meant to suggest that an active shooter would likely be Muslim.

This marks the second time in the last year that police at University of Southern Maine’s Portland are investigating anti-Muslim graffiti.

Via Maine Public:

In an email to the university community USM President Glenn Cummings called the statement “disgraceful” and expressed regret that the school has not been able to prevent multiple anti-Muslim incidents over the past year.

“I am personally sickened by this and apologize to our many Muslim students whose presence on our campus and contributions to our university I could not value more,” said Cummings. “While we can not control the behavior of every single person who finds their way onto our campus, I can assure you our approach is that even one incident is too many and will not be tolerated.”

Back in November, University of Southern Maine police investigated graffiti found in the Woodbury Campus Center that read “Deus vult.” The phrase is Latin and translates to “God wills it.”


Bill Goldberg Net Worth 2017: How Much Is Goldberg Worth Now?

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Fans chant his name. They know him as Goldberg. He’s a legend who rivaled “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan’s star power in 1998. And in 2017, the chants for Goldberg are louder than ever.

Bill’s pro wrestling comeback was simply unprecedented. After over 12 years on the shelf, he returned and destroyed Brock Lesnar in a matter of minutes. In February, he captured the WWE Universal Championship, dispatching Kevin Owens in a mere 22 seconds. And at WrestleMania 33, he wrestled his best match in ages against longtime foe Lesnar.

Last night, Goldberg finally fell to The Beast Incarnate under the bright lights of WrestleMania in Orlando. Despite the loss, Bill put up one hell of a fight. He can still kick some serious ass at 50-years-old. Not many can go toe-to-toe with Lesnar and walk out on their own. Goldberg has a lot of guts, but he has an even bigger bank book.

Bill Goldberg Net Worth as of 2017: Almost $15 Million

Goldberg’s net worth clocks at just a little under $15 million. That’s a lot of dough for the big man. And I’m sure his bank book will only grow once his WrestleMania bonus is deposited.

How does someone earn so much money? Look below and you’ll find out Goldberg’s path to riches.


1990 – 1997

Bill Goldberg Net Worth 1997

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Goldberg began his pro sports career on the football field, as he was picked up by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1990 NFL draft. From ’92 to ’94, he jumped from the Sacramento Gold Miners to the Atlanta Falcons. In 1995, he was picked up by the Carolina Panthers, but was cut before he could play. Bill’s career in football came to a screeching halt, after severely injuring his lower abdomen.

While in the gym, rehabbing his injuries, he was spotted by WCW superstars Lex Luger and Sting. These two former world champions were very impressed with Goldberg’s physique and power-lifting ability. They convinced him to look for a career in professional wrestling, and that’s just what Goldberg did.

Goldberg made his professional wrestling debut on the September 22, 1997 episode of WCW Nitro. He quickly defeated Hugh Morris in convincing fashion, starting a winning streak that would last for over 2 years with an estimated 174 victories (allegedly).


1997 – 1999

Bill Goldberg Net Worth 1999

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Bill’s dominant rise in WCW is often imitated, but never truly duplicated. Week after week, more and more wrestlers fell to Goldberg’s spear and jackhammer. On an April 1998 episode of Nitro, big bad Bill secured his first championship, as ran through Raven. But the United States Championship wasn’t enough for Goldberg, he wanted more…he wanted the World Heavyweight Title.

In front of over 40,000 fans in the Georgia Dome, Goldberg defeated the legendary “Hollywood” Hogan for the top prize in WCW. After successful title defenses against Diamond Dallas Page and Curt Hennig, Goldberg dropped the title to Kevin Nash under controversial circumstances (via stun gun by Scott Hall).

Goldberg’s next noteworthy feud involved Bret “Hitman” Hart. At Starrcade 1999, these two legends clashed for the WCW World Championship. This match had a very unfortunate outcome. Goldberg super-kicked Bret right in the head, causing a concussion, which would lead to Hart’s retirement.


1999 – 2003

Bill Goldberg Net Worth 2003

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Once Goldberg’s streak was dead, it seemed as if he was losing traction in WCW. He was still booked as a legit main eventer, but he never won another title again. During this time, Goldberg switched from hero to villain to hero again. WCW seemed to be lacking direction, and soon enough, the company sunk.

After spending time wrestling in Japan, Goldberg finally made the transition to the WWE. On a March 2003 edition of WWE Raw, Goldberg made his much-anticipated WWE debut, as he ran right through The Rock.

Goldberg spent a whole year dominating much of the Monday Night Raw roster. He defeated the likes of The Rock, Triple H, and Chris Jericho. Goldberg also reigned supreme as World Heavyweight Champion for almost three months.

At WrestleMania XX, Goldberg defeated Brock Lesnar. After this match, he waited over a decade until he stepped back inside a WWE ring.


2003 – Present

Bill Goldberg Net Worth 2017

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After WWE, Bill set his sights on Hollywood. In 2005, Goldberg received a prominent role in the film The Longest Yard. That year, Bill hosted The History Channel’s documentary series Auto-Maniac. He also starred in the films Half Past Dead 2 and Santa’s Slay (he met his future wife Wanda on the set of the Christmas-themed horror flick).

Goldberg was even a contestant on the 9th season of Donald Trump’s show The Celebrity Appearance. That’s YUGE!

In 2016, WWE came callin’ once again. WWE needed Goldberg to help sell copies of WWE 2K17, as his character was announced as a per-order bonus for the game. While promoting the game, Paul Heyman baited Goldberg into a match against his client Brock Lesnar at the upcoming Survivor Series.

Bill shocked the WWE Universe and the entire pro wrestling world, when he defeated Lesnar at Survivor Series in 1 minute and 26 seconds. After his decisive win against Lesnar, big bad Bill switched focus to Kevin Owens and his WWE Universal Championship. At WWE Fastlane 2017, Goldberg annihilated Owens in just 22 seconds.

At WrestleMania 33, Goldberg finally fell to “The Beast Incarnate.” Lesnar won the Universal Championship, as he was finally able to defeat the legend. Goldberg appeared the next night in front of the Monday Night Raw audience after the show went off the air. He made a speech in the ring, with his young son standing right beside him. Regarding another WWE run, Goldberg remarked, “Never say never.”

Cynthia Ray: Full Story & Must-See Details of Detroit Doctor

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Cynthia Ray: Full Story & Must-See Details of Detroit Doctor

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A doctor from Detroit tried to help teenagers in a car wreck and ended up being hit by a car herself. She died on Wednesday from her injuries.

What Happened?

This past Sunday, Dr. Cynthia Ray was on her way to work, when she saw an overturned Jeep with passengers trapped inside. She came out to help the trapped teenagers, but while she was trying to rescue these teens, she was struck by a car. The driver is also injured.

Another person also tried to help, but he was hit by a car as well, and had to have his foot amputated. His name is Sean English, a teenager, who is lucky to escape with his life.

Cynthia Ray passed away on Wednesday.


Who’s Cynthia Ray?

She was a 47-year-old interventional pulmonologist at Henry Ford Hospital. Ray tried to rescue teens from a car wreck, but this move proved to be fatal. She was struck by a car that pulled around a curve.

Taco Bell Is Back At It Again With Another Preposterous Menu Item

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via Business Insider

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before. “Grotesque fast food chain invents new gimmick menu item to entice their already stupid and fat customers to become fatter.” Yeah, me too.

We’ve gone a couple of weeks since the last time I bashed a fast food restaurant, so it seems fitting now that spring has officially sprung, one of the big four monsters of fast food (Subway, KFC, McDonald’s, and Taco Bell) was going to pop up with a new gimmick to try and save their failing (hopefully) business.

On Thursday, April 6, Taco Bell announced that they will begin testing the “Naked Breakfast Taco,” an unholy concoction of a breakfast taco, in Flint, Michigan. As if Flint hasn’t already had enough dietary issues in the last couple of years.

And if you want to still be a fatass but don’t want to get your hands all slimy from Taco Bell eggs, Taco Bell will throw a flatbread on there for the ‘dressed’ version.

via Business Insider

The Naked Breakfast Taco uses a fried egg as a carrier for potato bites, nacho cheese, shredded cheddar, and bacon or sausage crumble. Of course, it will cost just $1.99.

“We think it will pique people’s curiosity… People are going to be really passionate one way or another about it,” Missy Nelson, Taco Bell’s dietitian and product developer, said. “I think once you taste it, you’re going to want it again.”

That’s Taco Bell’s way of saying “most normal people will hate it, but a select group of behemoths will LOVE it, and that’s all that matters to us!”

Richard Sherman Net Worth 2017: How Much Is Sherman Worth Now?

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has risen from a fifth-round pick in 2011 to arguably the best cornerback in the entire NFL. At 29, Sherman is still squarely in his prime, though the Seahawks are kicking the tires on trading the four-time All-Pro to help ease their future salary cap. If so, Sherman may have to restructure his contract, though


Richard Sherman’s Net Worth as of 2017: $30 Million

But how did Sherman get here? Let’s take a look.


2011 – 2013

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Sherman was drafted out of Stanford in the fifth round by the Seattle Seahawks. As a mid-late round draft pick, he wasn’t entitled to the big money deals that first-rounders received. Instead, Sherman, signed a four-year deal worth a total of $2.2 million which included a signing bonus of $182,424. However, Sherman would quickly outperform his meager contract.

Despite starting just 10 games as a rookie, he led all first-year players with 17 passes defended and four interceptions with 55 tackles. The following year, Sherman recorded eight interceptions with 24 passes defended to go along with three forced fumbles and 64 total tackles. He was considered the biggest 2012 NFL Pro Bowl snub, though he was named an All-Pro. Sherman would be named to the Pro Bowl the following year.

Thanks to his stellar first three seasons, the Seahawks soon realized they needed to lock the talented CB ip long-term.


2014 – Present

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In advance of the 2014 season, Seattle signed Sherman to a four-year deal worth $57.4 million, which included $40 million in guaranteed money and an $11 million signing bonus. During this time, Sherman also signed lucrative endorsement deals with top brands such as T-Mobile, Nike, Oberto, BODYARMOR and Beats by Dre.

Despite being named an All-Pro that year and earning Pro Bowl honors every season since 2013, the Seahawks are reportedly looking to trade Sherman to help clear cap space for the future. As of now, Sherman has two years and roughly $26.83 million remaining on his contract.

 

 

 

OU Putting Greek Life Through ‘Unlearning’ Workshops, Where They Will Discuss Racism, Sexism, & Classism

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The University of Oklahoma will be holding a set of workshops for OU students in Greek life to “learn about social issues affecting their organizations and the university.”

The workshops, called “Unlearning: Workshops for the Greek Community,” will give students the opportunity to discuss racism, sexism, and classism. The workshops begin on April 7.

Like most (?) reasonable people, I’m all in on equality and tolerance. But there becomes a point where the PC nature of the world becomes too much.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I actually think a workshop like this is a good idea. We could all be more educated on the intricacies on race, class, and gender. But what I don’t understand is why it’s targeted at those in Greek life.

As both a white male and someone who was in a fraternity, I can promise you that my potential cluelessness or unintentional ignorance has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that I joined a fraternity. I know a bunch of dudes who are far more intolerant than I, frat bro or not.

Via OU Daily:

The workshops, originally a pilot program in spring 2016, are a joint effort between OU Student Affairs, the OU Women’s and Gender Studies program and the Center for Social Justice, said Kylie Frisby, public relations and marketing coordinator at OU Career Services.

“It came out of just discussions with greek students saying, ‘We feel like these are things in our community, within the whole OU community, and we want to know how to combat them and how to deal with those things,'” Frisby said.

While OU students also currently go through the Freshmen Diversity Experience, these voluntary workshops will target students who never received those trainings and will be more tailored toward greek environments, Frisby said. If students attend four sessions to cover each of the topics and complete OU’s LGBTQ Ally training, they can become a certified Diversity Ally, Frisby said.

Students who attend will hear from both student affairs employees and professors with the option of staying for an hour-long discussion after each two-hour workshop.

To sign up for the workshop and check out a more detailed schedule, check out the website here.

Harvard vs. Minnesota Duluth Live Stream: How To Watch Frozen Four Online

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The 2017 NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament field has gone from 16 teams to just four. There aren’t many surprises in this year’s Frozen Four, as we have three 1-seeds (Denver, Minnesota Duluth, and Harvard) and a 4-seed (Notre Dame) fighting to become National Champions.

Up first in the Frozen Four is a showdown between Harvard and Minnesota Duluth. The Crimson emerged from the East Regional, beating 4-seed Providence 3-0 and 3-seed Air Force 3-2 en route to the Semifinals. The Bulldogs provided a lot more drama in their Frozen Four journey, as they needed 3-2 overtime wins over both 4-seed Ohio State and 2-seed Boston to make it out of the West Regional.

This is Harvard’s 13th trip and Minnesota Duluth’s fifth appearance in the Frozen Four, and both of these schools will be looking for their second National Championship. Harvard’s first win took place way back in 1989, while Minnesota Duluth won it all in 2011.

Now that the stage has been set, let’s breakdown all of the different ways you can watch Harvard take on Minnesota Duluth.


Harvard vs. Minnesota Duluth Viewing Details

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
Time: 6:00 P.M. EST
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
TV Channel: ESPN2 (Check local listings.)


How To Live Stream Harvard vs. Minnesota Duluth Online

Your best bet for watching Harvard battle Minnesota Duluth online via a live stream is WatchESPN. 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 watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computers, or mobile devices 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 ESPN2 and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.

You can also live stream ESPN2 online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.


Watch Harvard vs. Minnesota Duluth On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile

If you can’t watch tonight’s game on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App StoreGoogle PlayAmazon Store, or Windows Store.

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

DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play where you can watch ESPN2 for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.

Don Rickles Cause of Death: How Did Comic Die?

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Iconic comedian Don Rickles, who popularized insult comedy and inspired generations of laughter over six decades by poking fun at all walks of life, has died. He was 90. Rickles poked fun at people of all creeds, colors, and sexual orientations and held nothing back when aiming at the average joe or Frank Sinatra.


Don Rickles Cause of Death

Rickles died Thursday at his home in Los Angeles of kidney failure, his publicist Paul Schrifin announced.

Rickles was sarcastically nicknamed “Mr. Warmth,” thanks to his teasing sense of humor. His brand of takedown comedy extended to stars, public figures and even the crowds that paid good money to see him perform.

Rickles began his career as a traditional stand-up comedian, but soon found that his biggest laughs came when he called out his hecklers in spectacular and hilarious fashion. His career spiked once he began calling out the likes of Sinatra in public. But when Rickles put the famous singer and actor in his crosshairs at a Hollywood club in 1957 – telling the Chairman of the Board to “Make yourself at home, Frank. Hit somebody.” – Sinatra roared with laughter.

In 1959, Rickles signed his first Las Vegas appearance, in the lounge of the Hotel Sahara. In 1985, when Sinatra was asked to perform at Ronald Reagan’s second Inaugural Ball, he insisted that Rickles be allowed to perform a comedy routine as well.

Rickles could often be seen on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts which ran on NBC from the mid 1970s to the mid-80s. Johnny Carson tapped Rickles as a frequent guest on The Tonight Show over the years. The comic also made his fair share of film appearances, with notable roles in Kelly’s Heroes (1970), Pajama Party (1964), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) and  Casino (1975). Younger audiences may recognize him as the voice of the curmudgeonly Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story films.

In 1965, Rickles married Barbara Sklar, who survives him. The couple, who often vacationed with deadpan comic Bob Newhart and his wife, Virginia, had two children, Mindy and Larry. His son, who produced the HBO documentary Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project, died in December 2011 at age 41.


Don Rickles Quotes: Best Quotes & Famous Sayings

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Longtime comedian Don Rickles died today at the ripe age of 90. He’s known worldwide for his hilarious, yet insulting brand of comedy. No one was safe from Rickles’ satirical jabs (not even Frank Sinatra). He’s definitely no PC. Don will be be remembered for outstanding comedic career, which spans over half a century.

He’s ironically dubbed “Mr. Warmth,” since his jokes are ice cold.

Rickles has performed on the stage and in front of the camera since the late 1950s. And even in the new millennium, his comedy was still kicking. Remember Mr. Potato Head from the Toy Story films? Well, he’s really Don Rickles. Don played Mr. Potato Head for all four films. Toy Story 4 will hit theaters in 2019.


Considering, he’s been in the game so long, you’d expect him to have tons of excellent one-liners lying around on the internet. As a matter of fact (and opinion), Don has plenty of punchlines you can find.

Don Rickles: Best Quotes & Famous Sayings

“When you enter a room, you have to kiss his ring. I don’t mind, but he has it in his back pocket.” (on Frank Sinatra)


“Oh my God, look at you. Anyone else hurt in the accident?”


“I just can’t tell jokes. It wasn’t that someone gave me a hard time and I insulted him back. It’s just that I tell jokes badly and as a young man I had a personality that I could rib somebody and get away with it. My father was the same way. My mother was a Jewish General Patton.”


Mr. Potato Head: “You uncultured swine! What’re you lookin’ at, ya hockey puck?”


“Eddie Fisher married to Elizabeth Taylor is like me trying to wash the Empire State Building with a bar of soap.”


“Some people say funny things, but I say things funny.”


“You can’t study comedy; it’s within you. It’s a personality. My humor is an attitude.”


“Political correctness? In my humor, I never talk about politics. I was never much into all that.”


“Room service is great if you want to pay $500 for a club sandwich.”


“I cannot tell a joke. But I can do a situation, that becomes a joke.”


You throw your best punch, otherwise don’t do it.


I have to have energy because I have a lot of expenses. A couple of cars, couple of dogs and a big estate.


“Funny is funny.”


Show business is my life. When I was a kid I sold insurance, but nobody laughed.

Pearson International Airport Mock Explosive: Full Story & Must-See Details

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Passengers on a flight to Chicago got quite the right when a mock explosive device was discovered in a suitcase at a Toronto airport Thursday, investigators said.

What Happened?

Airport crews found the fake improvised explosive device (IED) during a pre-clearance inspection at Pearson International Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement. The discovery delayed the travel for hours for the unlucky passengers.

The device was found in a suitcase of a U.S. traveler on United Airlines Flight 547 intended for Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The flight was scheduled to leave 7:00 A.M. ET Thursday, according to the airline’s website.

Authorities issued an alert about a “possible security breach” on Twitter as airport security began to examine the device for potentially explosive material. They did not find anything.

All passengers and luggage were taken off the flight as police continued to search and investigate. The fear was there might be a second explosive device, though none were found.

“For the safety of travelers within the Preclearance Facility (PCF), CBP stopped stopped all traveler processing while the mock IED was tested,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

One traveler took to Twitter to explain that he had been waiting four hours just to exit the plane to go into an “isolation room.”

The unidentified American man, 58, was arrested and charged with mischief, The Star reported. He is scheduled to appear in court in Brampton, Ontario, on Friday.


Pearson International Airport

Toronto Pearson International Airport, officially named Lester B. Pearson International Airport, is an international airport serving the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada and the greater Toronto area. It is owned by Transport Canada and serves 44,335,198 passengers and 456,536 aircraft movements.

Kirstin Maldonado: Hottest Photos Of The Pentatonix Singer

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Kirstin Maldonado is a 24-year-old singer from Fort Worth, Texas. She has always been extremely passionate about music, and she performed constantly while growing up in Arlington, Texas. Kirstin went to the University of Oklahoma to major in Musical Theater, but she dropped out of school to join Pentatonix, which was obviously a very wise decision.

Pentatonix formed in 2011 to participate in NBC’s a capella competition The Sing-Off. The five-member group quickly jelled, and they ended up winning the third season of the show. After being crowned The Sing-Off champions, Pentatonix signed a deal with Madison Gate Records. They released their debut EP PTX, Volume 1 on June 26, 2012, which would peak at #14 on the US Billboard 200.

The group would release three EPs with Madison Gate Records, and then in May of 2014, they made the jump to RCA Records. This is when their fame really skyrocketed, as their music found a broader audience. As of this writing, Pentatonix has released a total of four studio albums and five EPs, with their most popular project being That’s Christmas to Me. The album was released on October 21, 2014, and it went on to go double platinum in the United States.

Pentatonix’ unique style of covers has also been well-received by critics, as they have won three Grammy Awards. They won twice in the Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella category for “Daft Punk” (2015) and “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” (2016) and once in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category for “Jolene” with Dolly Parton (2017).

Kirstin is enjoying immense amounts of success with Pentatonix, and I sincerely hope that the group has plenty more good times ahead. I would think that as long as Pentatonix keeps making hits, Kirstin will keep posting amazing pictures to Instagram. Check out some of her hottest photos in the gallery above.

Nate Dogg’s Son Arrested In Drug Sting Along With College Football Player

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Naijiel Hale, the son of the late hip hop artist Nate Dogg, was arrested Wednesday with one of his college football teammates and another Montana State student in a drug sting operation.

What Happened?

Hale, a 21-year-old cornerback on Montana State’s football team, was arrested along with one of his teammates and another classmate in a drug sting operation on Wednesday. Hale reportedly put in motion multiple drug deals with undercover police officers who reached out to him about purchasing Xanax pills.

According to the arrest report, Hale gave the pills to his teammate Darren Gardenhire who complete the transaction in one instance.

Per the report:

“During an interview with investigators, Gardenhire said that his roommate, Hale, was dealing Xanax, but he was not.”

“In a second incident in February, Hale arranged another deal for multiple Xanax pills at his home.”

“Investigators say that Hale was present at that deal, but did not actually hand the Xanax to the drug task force operative. He had another person deliver the drugs.”

Only a small amount of weed was discovered following a search warrant of Hale and Gardenhire’s apartment. However, the home of a third student, Christopher Flanagan, was also searched where police discovered 355 Xanax pills, around 19 grams of mushrooms, LSD, a digital scale and $315 in cash.

Hale has been charged with two counts of felony distribution of dangerous drugs, which carries a max penalty of life in prison, as well as misdemeanor possession of dangerous drugs.

His bale was set at $25,000.


Who Is Nate Dogg?

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American rapper, singer, and actor. He was known as one of the pioneers of West Coast hip hop. He died on March 15, 2011 of complications from multiple strokes.

Best Baseball Players 2017: Top 5 Best MLB Players Ranked

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I don’t know about any of you, but I’m still a baseball fan, even as the game has lost some of its luster over the years and isn’t the sport it once was. All of these damn millennials (I’m a millennial) think the game is too long and boring, and yeah it might be, but it’s still America’s pastime, so I’m glad that the 2017 season is underway.

Although baseball isn’t as popular as it was in the ’90s, there are still a ton of players that are fun to watch and worth the price of admission. Unfortunately, none of these players play for my New York Yankees, but that’s neither here nor there. With all the talent that’s in the game today, I decided to do the unthinkable and rank the top five players in the game today. Okay, so it’s not quite groundbreaking per se, but every other baseball writer in America is doing it, so I might as well get in on the fun as well.


5. Mookie Betts – Center Fielder, Boston Red Sox

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This one pains me because I hate the goddamn Boston Red Sox with every fiber of my being, but I’m also a fair person and am well aware that Mookie Betts is a flat-out stud. To prove how fair I am, I thought that he should have been the AL MVP over Mike Trout last year (more on him later), because his numbers were better than Trout’s, and his team was far superior to Trout’s crappy Angels team. He’s 24 years old, shows no signs of showing down, and is going to give my Yankees problems for years to come. Dammit.


4. Clayton Kershaw – Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers

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I probably should put Kershaw higher on this list, because he’s one of the best pitchers I’ve seen in my lifetime, but man can he just not get it done in the postseason. Regular season? He is flat-out disgusting and worth every penny of that massive contract that the Dodgers gave him a few years ago, and has definitely been more than deserving of his Cy Young Awards and NL MVP. If he’s able to put together a nice playoff run this year, maybe I’ll move him up higher on this list for next year.


 3. Bryce Harper – Right Fielder, Washington Nationals*

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*Future New York Yankee. Say what you will about Harper, but the dude has delivered in the big leagues. He was on the cover of Sports Illustrated when he was still in high school and was dubbed the next big thing in baseball, and he’s absolutely lived up to expectations. With the exception of his down year last season, he has an MVP award to his name, positioned his Nationals as perennial contenders each year, and probably the most impressive thing he’s done is hit a home run in all five of his Opening Days since getting called up to the MLB. Can’t wait until he’s in pinstripes in a few years.


2. Kris Bryant – Third Baseman, Chicago Cubs

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Kris Bryant is on an all-time hot streak right now. He was the College Baseball Player of the Year, Minor League Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, MVP, and helped the Cubs win their first World Series in 108 years. He did all of that in a five-year span, which is absolutely insane. If you wanted to make the argument that Bryant is the best player in baseball, I would have a hard time disagreeing with you. The guy has delivered at every level and is becoming one of the faces of the game. He’s so much fun to watch and it’ll be interesting to see how he tops the historic run he just went on.


1. Mike Trout – Center Fielder, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

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I really don’t know what else can be said about Mike Trout at this point. Dude is a five-time All Star and two-time MVP winner, all at the ripe young age of 25. The problem with Trout is that the team he plays for absolutely sucks, so you can say that he’s not necessarily making them better, but at the same time baseball is a pretty individual sport. He’s doing all he can, which is a lot by the way, so it’s not really his fault that the rest of his team is a pile of garbage. I hope one day he has a chance to play for a World Series title because it would be a damn shame if we never got to see that.

Aislinn Derbez: Hottest Photos Of The ‘Win It All’ Actress

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Aislinn Derbez is a 31-year-old actress and model from Mexico City, Mexico. She is the daughter of Eugenio Derbez, who is an immensely popular actor and comedian in Mexico. It makes perfect sense that Aislinn would follow her father into show business, and although she might not be well-known in the United States yet, I’ve got a feeling that’s going to change very soon.

But before we get into Aislinn’s newest project, let’s take a look at how she got here. She made her on-screen debut in 2008, playing Mercedes in the short film Served Cold. Some of Aislinn’s most notable roles up to this point in her career have been as Giovanna in Gossip Girl: Acapulco (2013), Maria Laura ‘Mala’ Medina in A la mala (2015), and Nastenka in Estar o no estar (2015).

Aislinn made her American on-screen debut in 2016, playing Gabi in the “Controlada” episode of the Netflix series Easy. Up next for Aislinn is a starring role as Eva in the film Win It All. The movie is set to be released on Netflix on April 7, 2017, and it’s a stone cold lock to make Aislinn a whole lot of fans in the U.S.

Watch the trailer for Win It All below, and be sure to check out Aislinn’s hottest photos in the gallery above. Her 2.8 million Instagram followers can’t be wrong.

Denver vs. Notre Dame Live Stream: How To Watch Frozen Four Online

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The 2017 NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament field has gone from 16 teams to just four. There aren’t many surprises in this year’s Frozen Four, as we have three 1-seeds (Denver, Minnesota Duluth, and Harvard) and a 4-seed (Notre Dame) fighting to become National Champions.

The second of tonight’s games will be a showdown between Denver and Notre Dame. The Pioneers were the number one team coming into the tournament, and they’ve proved to be more than worthy of the honor. Denver was the last team standing in the Midwest Regional after cruising to a 5-2 win over 4-seed Michigan Tech and a 6-3 win over 3-seed Penn State.

The Fighting Irish pulled off two thrilling upsets in the Northeast Regional to make it to the Frozen Four. They knocked off 1-seed Minnesota 3-2 in the regional semifinals and 2-seed UMass Lowell 3-2 (OT) in the regional finals to punch their ticket to Chicago.

This is Denver’s 16th trip and Notre Dame’s third appearance in the Frozen Four. While Denver has won an astounding seven National Championships, Notre Dame will be looking to win it all for the first time in school history.

Now that the stage has been set, let’s breakdown all of the different ways you can watch Denver take on Notre Dame in the Frozen Four.


Denver vs. Notre Dame Viewing Details

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2017
Time: 9:30 P.M. EST
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
TV Channel: ESPN2 (Check local listings.)


How To Live Stream Denver vs. Notre Dame Online

Your best bet for watching Denver battle Notre Dame online via a live stream is WatchESPN. 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 watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computers, or mobile devices 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 ESPN2 and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.

You can also live stream ESPN2 online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.


Watch Denver vs. Notre Dame On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile

If you can’t watch tonight’s game on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App StoreGoogle PlayAmazon Store, or Windows Store.

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

DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play where you can watch ESPN2 for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.


Herizen Guardiola: Hottest Photos Of ‘The Get Down’ Actress

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Herizen Guardiola is an actress and singer from Miami, Florida. The 20-year-old made her on-screen debut in 2015, playing Freya Nordholm in the film Runaway Island. But it was in 2016 when Herizen really arrived on the scene, as she had a breakout role as Mylene Cruz in the musical drama television series The Get Down.

The series was created by Baz Luhrmann and Stephen Adly Guirgis, and the first six episodes of The Get Down aired on August 12, 2016 on Netflix to rave reviews. Critics and fans alike were especially fond of Herizen’s performance, as she shined in her starring role like an actress with years of experience under her belt. The Get Down also gave Herizen an opportunity to show off her pipes, and she appeared on several songs on the soundtrack.

The second half of the first season of The Get Down is set to air on Netflix on April 7, 2017. The series will remain set in New York City, but its time period will shift from 1977 to 1978 for the final six episodes of the season.

You can watch the trailer for the remainder of The Get Down’s first season in the video below, and be sure to check out Herizen’s hottest photos in the gallery above. Disco has never looked better.

Nerds, Rejoice! University of Utah Starting Varsity E-Sports Program

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The University of Utah announced Thursday that it will create a varsity program for Esports, beginning with League of Legends. As time goes on, more and more games will be added to the competitive docket.

Before I continue, I’d just like to say that this is the greatest news of all time. For any kid who’s ever been picked on in high school because they weren’t good at sports, now is your time to shine. For anyone who has grown sick of being picked last come recess, here’s your chance to show ’em what you’re made of. If you couldn’t tell, I wasn’t very good at sports back in the day.

Players will potentially be able to earn partial scholarships by participating in this program, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The University of Utah broke the news itself on its website and explained the rationale behind the Esports program:

“Esports has had a dramatic rise in popularity in the U.S. over the last few years – especially on college campuses,” said A.J. Dimick, director of operations for the U’s new esports program. “We think college esports is a great opportunity and we want our students to be part of it.”

The school claims it will be the “first of the Power Five athletics conference [schools]” to support an Esports program. Right on, University of Utah, we salute you.

Not only is this perfect for the athletically-challenged, but this also provides an safety valve for lazy college students who would rather play video games than study for their Econ final. What better way to show your value than a gaming marathon?

LISTEN: The Chainsmokers, ‘Memories…Do Not Open’ Stream: New Album

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Even though The Chainsmokers have been enjoying chart success for years, Memories…Do Not Open is their debut studio album. The duo previously dropped EPs in 2015 and 2016, but they’re treating their fans to the real thing this time around. They’ll also go on tour to promote the album, so take a look at the tweet below to see if they’re coming to a city near you.

“Paris,” “Something Just Like This,” and “The One” have been the first three singles released from Memories…Do Not Open. “Paris” is definitely my favorite of the bunch, but that could just be because I’m extremely biased when it comes to Alexis Ren.

Now that you have some background info on the album, here’s how you can download or stream Memories…Do Not Open.


Stream Memories…Do Not Open

Via Spotify, you can stream the album below.


Download Memories…Do Not Open

If you want to purchase the album, head on over to iTunes.


Memories…Do Not Open Tracklist

1. “The One”
2. “Break Up Every Night”
3. “Bloodstream”
4. “Don’t Say” (feat. Emily Warren)
5. “Something Just Like This” (with Coldplay)
6. “My Type” (feat. Emily Warren)
7. “It Won’t Kill Ya” (feat. Louane)
8. “Paris”
9. “Honest”
10. “Wake Up Alone” (feat. Jhene Aiko)
11. “Young”
12. “Last Day Alive” (feat. Florida-Georgia Line)

LISTEN: Pentatonix, ‘PTX, Vol. IV – Classics’ Stream: New Album

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Everybody’s favorite a capella group is back, as Pentatonix’ latest project is available for purchase or stream. The five-member group from Arlington, Texas has released their fifth EP, which is entitled PTX, Vol. IV – Classics. Pentatonix didn’t include PTXmas in the numbering of their EPs, so don’t start freaking out and thinking that the Roman numerals system has changed.

PTX, Vol. IV – Classics is comprised of seven covers of beloved songs from various genres. From rock, to country, to high-energy tracks, to ballads, there is something for everyone on this EP. But instead of talking about it, let’s get down to business and start listening to the tunes.

Without further ado, here’s the newest project from the three-time Grammy Award winners.


Stream PTX, Vol. IV – Classics

Via Spotify, you can stream the EP below.


Download PTX, Vol. IV – Classics

If you want to purchase the EP, head on over to iTunes.


PTX, Vol. IV – Classics Tracklist

1. Bohemian Rhapsody
2. Imagine
3. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
4. Over The Rainbow
5. Take On Me
6. Can’t Help Falling In Love
7. Jolene (feat. Dolly Parton)

National Beer Day 2017 Memes: Funny Photos, Best Jokes & Images

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Today (Friday, April 7) is National Beer Day. Rejoice, fellow alcoholics and degenerates! No longer must we hide our love of excessive beer consumption in the shadows, no longer must we conform to society’s expectations of not drinking beer at 9:30 in the morning. Today, we can indulge all of our deepest desires.

Okay, not really, but we can still knock back a handful of cold ones.

National Beer Day is celebrated in the United States every year on April 7, marking the day that the Cullen-Harrison Act was enacted after having been signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. Upon signing the legislation, Roosevelt dropped the most gangster line of all time, “I think this would be a good time for a beer.”

The law went into effect on April 7 and enabled people to buy, sell and drink beer containing up to 3.2% alcohol by weight. On that first day in which the American people were liberated from the tyrannical shackles of an oppressive and outdated paradigm on alcohol, 1.5 million barrels of beer were consumed. Yeah, we party hard here in the States.

Today we celebrate the date annually, with April 6 known as New Beer’s Eve.

Though the Cullen-Harrison Act did not mark the official end of prohibition in the U.S., it did alter the definition of an “intoxicating beverage” under the Volstead Act. The National Beer Day holiday began to celebrate this starting in 2009. In 2017, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe officially recognized National Beer Day, which is awesome.

Enjoy and drink responsibly. Or don’t. I’m not your mother.

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