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Lalit Modi Slams The Hundred's 'Disconnected From Reality' Financial Projections: Is It a Ponzi Scheme?

World

27 Sep, 2024

Lalit Modi Slams The Hundred's 'Disconnected From Reality' Financial Projections: Is It a Ponzi Scheme?


The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the profitability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely...

The Last Dance: Oakland A's Fans Mourn the Loss of a Beloved Team

World

27 Sep, 2024

The Last Dance: Oakland A's Fans Mourn the Loss of a Beloved Team


In the arc of a lifetime, grief is inevitable. Such pain is usually ours to bear, alone, or amongst a...

Caitlin Clark: The Next Michael Jordan? How the WNBA Rookie is Changing the Game

Sports

26 Sep, 2024

Caitlin Clark: The Next Michael Jordan? How the WNBA Rookie is Changing the Game


The WNBA’s end-of-season awards began rolling out with the announcement of A’ja Wilson as unanimous MVP on Sunday. Sports Illustrated...

Golf's Global Surge: Is This the New Era of the Sport?

Sports

22 Sep, 2024

Golf's Global Surge: Is This the New Era of the Sport?


The world of golf is undergoing a transformation. From the rolling fairways of Scotland to the vibrant courses of Asia,...

College Football's White Out Trend: A New Way to Troll Opponents?

Sports

22 Sep, 2024

College Football's White Out Trend: A New Way to Troll Opponents?


White-out games are a staple of college football. Sure, other teams do [insert color here] outs, but there’s nothing like...

Irish Children See Gambling as a Normal Part of Sports: Study Reveals Shocking Trend

World

21 Sep, 2024

Irish Children See Gambling as a Normal Part of Sports: Study Reveals Shocking Trend


Gambling is increasingly regarded as a normal part of sport by Irish children due to the high level of exposure...

Hubbl Outage: Streaming Service Down Ahead of Major Sporting Events

World

20 Sep, 2024

Hubbl Outage: Streaming Service Down Ahead of Major Sporting Events


Despite promotional claims to the contrary, not everyone is currently “Hubblin’.” An ongoing technical issue has left many unable to...

Rogers Takes Control of Toronto Sports: Buys Out Bell's Stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.7 Billion

Business

18 Sep, 2024

Rogers Takes Control of Toronto Sports: Buys Out Bell's Stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for C$4.7 Billion


Rogers Communications Inc. is taking control of professional sports in Toronto by acquiring rival BCE Inc.’s stake in Maple Leaf...

Kyler Murray's Revenge: Is He Finally Silencing The Critics?

Sports

16 Sep, 2024

Kyler Murray's Revenge: Is He Finally Silencing The Critics?


We may only be two weeks into the newest NFL season, and the Arizona Cardinals may be just 1-1 on...

Aer Lingus College Football Classic Sets New Viewership Records, Boosts Irish Economy

Entertainment

14 Sep, 2024

Aer Lingus College Football Classic Sets New Viewership Records, Boosts Irish Economy


The recent Aer Lingus College Football Classic held at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, saw Georgia Tech defeat Florida...

Why Do So Many People Still Call the Premier League the 'Premiership'?

World

14 Sep, 2024

Why Do So Many People Still Call the Premier League the 'Premiership'?


There are many things to consider when choosing a university: where is the best course, what is the campus like,...

Blue Jays vs. Cardinals: Betting Predictions for a Wild Interleague Showdown

Sports

14 Sep, 2024

Blue Jays vs. Cardinals: Betting Predictions for a Wild Interleague Showdown


The Toronto Blue Jays (69-78) are on the home stretch of a disappointing season, but that doesn't mean we can't...

Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast Returns: Skating Penguin Network is Back for the 2024-25 Season

Sports

13 Sep, 2024

Pittsburgh Penguins Podcast Returns: Skating Penguin Network is Back for the 2024-25 Season


With training camp underway and the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins season just a few weeks away, now seems like a good...

How To Watch Netherlands vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League for Free (From Anywhere in the World)

Technology

10 Sep, 2024

How To Watch Netherlands vs. Germany in the UEFA Nations League for Free (From Anywhere in the World)


The UEFA Nations League doesn't have the jeopardy of other international tournaments. There isn't really a whole lot at stake,...

Edmonton Elks Dominate Calgary Stampeders, Extend Win Streak to Five

Sports

8 Sep, 2024

Edmonton Elks Dominate Calgary Stampeders, Extend Win Streak to Five


The Edmonton Elks are finding a way to return to respectability in what initially looked like a lost season. McLeod...

British Tennis Star with Asperger's Syndrome Sets Sights on Gold at Virtus World Championships

Sports

7 Sep, 2024

British Tennis Star with Asperger's Syndrome Sets Sights on Gold at Virtus World Championships


Dominic Iannotti, a former II-1 men’s world No. 1, will be among the seven British stars competing at the 2024...

Must-Watch Sports TV Schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 4: US Open Quarterfinals, MLB Games, and More

Sports

4 Sep, 2024

Must-Watch Sports TV Schedule for Wednesday, Sept. 4: US Open Quarterfinals, MLB Games, and More


Get ready for a jam-packed Wednesday of sports action, with a lineup that caters to every fan's taste. From the...

Tour of Britain 2023: Irish Riders Set to Shine in Star-Studded Field

Sports

3 Sep, 2024

Tour of Britain 2023: Irish Riders Set to Shine in Star-Studded Field


The Tour of Britain has been the scene of some great riding from Irish cyclists in recent years – namely...

DirecTV Subscribers Lose Access to ESPN, ABC and Other Disney Channels Amid Contract Dispute

World

2 Sep, 2024

DirecTV Subscribers Lose Access to ESPN, ABC and Other Disney Channels Amid Contract Dispute


Disney on Sunday pulled ABC stations, ESPN and other cable networks from DirecTV’s lineup as the two companies failed to...

Limerick to Get a €15.4 Million Indoor Velodrome, Boosting Irish Cycling

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

Limerick to Get a €15.4 Million Indoor Velodrome, Boosting Irish Cycling


Encouraging as it has been to see the various buildings and pitches pop up around the Sport Ireland Campus in...

PGA Tour Ratings Plummet: Is Golf Losing Its Grip on Viewers?

Sports

30 Aug, 2024

PGA Tour Ratings Plummet: Is Golf Losing Its Grip on Viewers?


The TV ratings for last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, the first of three FedEx Cup Playoff events,...

Paris Paralympics: A Celebration of Human Resilience and the Power of Sport

World

28 Aug, 2024

Paris Paralympics: A Celebration of Human Resilience and the Power of Sport


The Olympic Games captivated the nation a few weeks ago and they were officially our most successful ever. And now,...

Washington Commanders' Beer Prices Are So High, Fans Are Saying 'I'll Just Have Water'

Sports

26 Aug, 2024

Washington Commanders' Beer Prices Are So High, Fans Are Saying 'I'll Just Have Water'


The start of the 2024 NFL regular season is less than two weeks away. Fans will be spending their hard-earned...

Kate Middleton's 'Crazy' Hobby: Prince William Reveals Why He Calls His Wife 'Crazy'

Entertainment

25 Aug, 2024

Kate Middleton's 'Crazy' Hobby: Prince William Reveals Why He Calls His Wife 'Crazy'


The Princess of Wales, who is recovering from cancer treatment, has a number of hobbies and interests that she is...

The Rise of AI in Football: How AI is Revolutionizing the Game We Love

Technology

23 Aug, 2024

The Rise of AI in Football: How AI is Revolutionizing the Game We Love


The beautiful game is evolving, and at the heart of this evolution lies artificial intelligence (AI). From analyzing player performance...

NHL Network's Top 20 Wingers List: Are These Rankings Accurate? Here's What We Think

Sports

19 Aug, 2024

NHL Network's Top 20 Wingers List: Are These Rankings Accurate? Here's What We Think


The NHL Network released their list of the top 20 wingers in the league, and as always, it has sparked...

Ireland's New Swimming Strategy:  Emulating Olympic Success & Building a Nation of Swimmers

Sports

18 Aug, 2024

Ireland's New Swimming Strategy: Emulating Olympic Success & Building a Nation of Swimmers


Following the inspiring performance of Irish athletes at the Paris Olympics, the Irish government is launching a comprehensive national swimming...

Drake's $450,000 Bet on Adesanya: Will the Drake Curse Strike Again?

Entertainment

18 Aug, 2024

Drake's $450,000 Bet on Adesanya: Will the Drake Curse Strike Again?


Following a solid slate of contests on the preliminary card, action at RAC Arena shifted to pay-per-view and business picked...

Artistic Swimming is NOT What You Think: The Hardest Sport in the Olympics

Sports

11 Aug, 2024

Artistic Swimming is NOT What You Think: The Hardest Sport in the Olympics


Olympics viewers may have noticed that synchronized swimming goes by another name these days: artistic swimming. The moniker made its...

Timmy McCarthy: The Irish Basketball Commentator Who's a National Treasure - And Why He's Even More Beloved Now

Sports

10 Aug, 2024

Timmy McCarthy: The Irish Basketball Commentator Who's a National Treasure - And Why He's Even More Beloved Now


Every four years, the Summer Olympics brings forth a collective fever dream of strange, communal treasures. We discuss synchronized diving...

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