William Gomez

National Championship: Villanova Stuns UNC With Buzzer-Beater In An Instant Classic

March Madness. A seasonal cliché at its finest, but there’s no other way to describe what transpired Monday night in Houston. Perhaps North Carolina head coach Roy Williams put it best when describing Monday night’s outcome. “The difference between winning and losing in college basketball is so small,” coach Williams said. “The difference in your […]

7y ago

Basketball|March Madness|Sports

Kieth Richards, Ronnie Wood Confirm New Rolling Stones Album In 2016

Fifty-four years later and one of rock ‘n roll’s most influential bands is still rocking stages and captivating ears like it was the late 1960’s. Fresh off a Latin American tour that included a historic free to the public concert in Havana, Cuba this Spring, The Rolling Stones –with all but one of its members […]

7y ago

mick jagger|Music|the rolling stones

Future Disney CEO Thomas Staggs Resigns From Company

According to the New York Times, The Walt Disney Company’s Chief Operating Officer, Thomas Staggs, will be leaving the company later this year The news to step down comes as a surprise to those around the company as Staggs was long considered the favorite to step in for current Chairman and Chief Executive Robert Iger […]

7y ago

Business|disney

Shaq, Iverson Lead 2016 NBA Hall Of Fame Class

It’s fitting that the most dominant big-man and most dominant little-man in the NBA during the 2000’s will now be leading the ten-member class that will be inducted into the 2016 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 9. Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson were two of the dominant forces that reigned over the […]

7y ago

Allen Iverson|Basketball|NBA|Shaquille O'Neal

Celtics Defeat Warriors At Home, End Golden State’s 54-Game Home Winning Streak

As much as people will highlight Golden State’s impressive march towards history, credit needs to be given to a young Celtics team that gave substance to the claims of how great the future for Boston can be with its young core and stout defense. After being shut-out in the first half, Isiah Thomas put on […]

7y ago

Basketball|boston celtics|Golden State Warriors|NBA|Sports

Knicks Looking To Shut Down Kristaps Porzingis For Remainder Of The Season

The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets Friday night 105-91 in an irrelevant matchup between two of the Eastern Conferences’ lesser teams. The Knicks have come a ways from starting off the season strong behind a rejuvenated and team-first version of Carmelo Anthony along with a surprise young star from Latvia, Kristaps Porzingis. The […]

7y ago

Basketball|Carmelo Anthony|Kristaps Porzingis|NBA|new york knicks

Belgium To Force Incoming Non-EU Migrants To Sign ‘Newcomers Statement’, Pledging To Accept Local Values

According to government officials, non-EU immigrants who wish to reside in Belgium must agree to sign and abide by a Newcomers Statement, which acknowledges their pledge to accept and respect local values and beliefs. Those who refuse to sign the statement will be denied access to entering the Belgium country. The announcement is a new […]

7y ago

belgium|syria

Kanye West’s New Album,’The Life Of Pablo’, Now Available On All Major Streaming Services

Yeezy season is in full swing. After Kanye West outspokenly declared that his newest album, The Life of Pablo, will never be available for sale outside of the streaming service he is a part owner of, Tidal, his label, Def Jam, has announced otherwise. The New York Times has reported that the album, which dropped […]

7y ago

art|kanye west|Music

Denzel Valentine Wins AP Player Of The Year Over Buddy Hield

Michigan State’s Denzel Valentine has been selected as the Associated Press’ Player of the Year, according to ESPN. The MSU senior guard beat out Oklahoma Sooner stand-out Buddy Hield (apparently by just three votes) who many claim has been deserving of the National Player of the Year award with the performance he’s been putting on […]

7y ago

Basketball|college|March Madness

Jazz Push Warriors To The Brink, Golden State Gets Win Number 68 In OT Thriller

Game 75 in an 82-game season and the Warriors are still fighting, scraping to pull off a win and keep their march towards history onward. Down by three in Utah with 20 seconds left in the game, the Warriors had one shot left to send the game into overtime. And as the season has proved, […]

7y ago

Warriors Win Despite Being Tested At Home By Wizards, Pull Another Game Closer To NBA Regular Season Record

It wasn’t easy Tuesday night for Golden State; but to say that the Warriors’ ability to get this far into an NBA regular season with only seven losses has been anything but easy might be an astronomical understatement. In a league where each player is a professional — and paid like a professional — to […]

7y ago

Basketball|Golden State Warriors|NBA|Stephen Curry|Washington Wizards

San Francisco State University: Issue of Appearance And Ethnicity Unfolds As Black Student Confronts White Classmate For Wearing Dreads

An issue of appearance and ethnicity took fold in the halls of San Francisco State University on Monday. Since then, multiple videos have surfaced online showing a black female confronting a white male for wearing dreadlocks, which she claimed was “her culture” [hairstyle], sparking an argument between the two. “You’re saying that I can’t have […]

7y ago

Is Buddy Hield Our Next Stephen Curry?

Buddy Hield has become the Steph Curry of this year’s March Madness. The comparisons have been made, but how far does the theory stretch? The Oklahoma phenom is currently averaging 29 points per game on 56.7 percent shooting in the tournament and leading his Sooners to the Final Four for the first time since 2002. […]

7y ago

Basketball|NBA|Stephen Curry

Westbrook On The Verge Of History, Records 16th Tripe-Double Of Season In Thunder Win

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook recorded his 16th triple-double of the season (26p, 12a, 11r) while his fellow all-star teammate Kevin Durant poured in 34 points of his own Monday night to propel Oklahoma over the Toronto Raptors, 119-100. Thunder blow out the Raptors on the road, 119-100. @russwest44 puts up his 16th triple-double of the […]

7y ago

Warriors Win, Beat Down 76ers Behind Thompson’s 40 And Improve to 66-7

The Warriors defeated the Philadelphia 76ers without much struggle behind shooting guard Klay Thompson’s 40 points, but even more importantly, the win puts them that much closer to the season-long pursuit of ousting the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ record of 72-10 for the best regular season record in NBA history. Warriors extend their NBA-record home winning […]

7y ago

Basketball|Chicago Bulls|Golden State Warriors|NBA|Philadelphia 76ers

The Perfect Remedy To Your Drinking Problem: More Beer

According to the Local Government Association (LGA, which is based out of the UK), drinking more alcohol beverages that consist of lower alcohol volumes are proving to be the secret potion to curing those ill-fated, drink-related health problems. The LGA, which represents 370 councils in England and Wales in counseling public health, has determined that […]

7y ago

alcohol|beer|Health

March Madness Update: Sooners Crush Texas A&M, Move On To The Elite 8

Oh Buddy! The surging Oklahoma Sooners put a very good Texas A&M team — and their aspirations to make a title run — to bed Thursday evening in Anaheim, CA. Behind a full serving of Jordan Woodard and a side of Naismith Player of the Year finalist Buddy Hield, the Sooners never gave the Aggies […]

7y ago

Basketball|March Madness|Oklahoma Sooners|Texas A&M

Apple Challenges Netflix, Hulu: Release Of Its Own Original Series On The Horizon

Apple is synonymous with adaptation. If there’s an industry/product that proves to demand a market, the tech giant adapts. Autonomous cars, wearable devices, and now its own original TV project. According to MacRumors, Apple will be teaming up with Black Eyed Peas front man will.i.am and TV executives Ben Silverman (The Biggest Loser, Marco Polo, […]

7y ago

amazon|Apple|hulu|netflix|tv

The Captain That Never Was: Alex Rodriguez Announces Retirement After 2017 Season

There was a point in Alex Rodriguez’ career where he was considered the face of baseball. Right after the decline of 90’s icon and former teammate Ken Griffey Jr., A-Rod was next-in-line to take over the league. Derek Jeter had already cemented himself as a proven champion and World Series MVP, and now A-Rod with […]

7y ago

alex rodriguez|Baseball|mlb|New York Yankees

2016 NFL Rule Changes: Owners Approve, Players And Coaches Not On Board

Rule changes for the upcoming 2016 NFL season were approved and announced Wednesday by NFL ownership and Commissioner Roger Goodell at the annual NFL owners meeting. NFL announces rule changes for 2016, including moving up touchbacks to the 25-yard line https://t.co/BudTivfiEZ pic.twitter.com/BaQ6AZBiHD — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) March 23, 2016 And despite heavy protest from league […]

7y ago

Football|nfl|Roger Goodell

LA To Host 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend For Record Sixth Time

NBA and city officials have announced that the 2018 NBA All-Star Game will be hosted by the city of Los Angeles, making it the third time that the Staples Center will host the event. BREAKING: 2018 NBA All-Star Game to be held in Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/galOU5fgg1 — NBA TV (@NBATV) March 23, 2016 The bid […]

7y ago

Basketball|Kobe Bryant|Los Angeles|NBA

Historic Game Between Cuba And MLB’s Rays Puts Future Relations Center-Stage

The Tampa Bays Rays defeated the Cuban National Team on Tuesday 4-1 in a historic matchup that saw United States President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro, among many other important faces, in attendance. The game is the first time since 1999 that an MLB team visits and plays in the country of Cuba. […]

7y ago

Baseball|cuba|mlb|Tampa Bay Rays

Warriors Shake Off Saturday’s Loss To Spurs, Survive In Minnesota To Improve to 63-7

After a tough loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, the Warriors were able to avoid their first two-game losing streak in nearly a year with a close 109-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis. Back on track! Warriors outlast Timberwolves, 109-104, to continue their best start in NBA history. […]

7y ago

Basketball|Golden State Warriors|Minnesota Timberwolves|NBA

Hornets Rally Past Spurs After Scoring Only 7 Points In 1st Quarter

Two days after handling the leagues best team in the Golden State Warriors, The San Antonio Spurs suffered their 11th loss of the season on Monday night to the surging Charlotte Hornets behind Jeremy Lin’s 29 points and 7 rebounds off the bench. What a comeback! Hornets score 7 Pts in 1st quarter, fewest in […]

7y ago

Basketball|Charlotte Hornets|NBA|San Antonio Spurs

Sanders Trumps Clinton In Democrats Abroad Global Primary, Gains 9 Delegates

CNN has reported that Bernie Sanders has comfortably won the Democrats Abroad global presidential primary over former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton 69 percent to 31 percent earlier Monday. Sanders crushes Clinton among Democrats abroad https://t.co/Za49AYQHuX | AP photo pic.twitter.com/ZtcZ21LpAn — POLITICO (@politico) March 21, 2016 The international organization announced that Sanders received 23,779 votes […]

7y ago

bernie sanders

Kings Breeze Past Melo-less Knicks Behind Cousins’ 24 and 20

The New York Knicks continued their downward spiral in a season that began with a promising outlook but has since made a turn for the worse. On Sunday evening DeMarcus Cousins and the Sacramento Kings came into Madison Square Garden and put together their best defensive performance of the season with an 88-80 victory over […]

7y ago

Basketball|NBA|new york knicks|Sacramento Kings

Buddy Hield Leads Sooners To Sweet 16, Defeats VCU In Second Round Of NCAA Tourney

Buddy Hield put on a performance in the second half of Sunday’s second round matchup between the West region’s second-seeded Oklahoma Sooners and tenth seed VCU Rams that showed the nation why many believe he will be crowned the honor of national player of the year. Whoa, Buddy! Hield strengthens Player of Year claim, leads […]

7y ago

Basketball|March Madness|oklahoma

Texas Western Miners: 50 Years Ago Today A Small School From Texas Changed The Course Of History

1965, a year in the thick of it. The fighting had just begun in Vietnam for Americans, Bob Dylan infamously went “electric,” and The Beatles performed the first stadium concert in rock history, all the while our country was fighting a war of its own: the Civil Rights movement — with Dr. King at its […]

7y ago

Basketball|March Madness

FlyDubai Passenger Jet Crashes At Russian Airport, 62 Reported Dead

Russian officials have confirmed that 62 individuals aboard a passenger jet flying from Dubai crashed in southern Russia early Saturday morning. Passenger jet crashes in southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don with 55 people on board, media reports say https://t.co/wGTdrdmtOg — BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) March 19, 2016 According to the Washington Post, the incident is […]

7y ago

russia

Warriors Defeat Mavs, Improve to 62-6 Behind Curry’s 31

SPLASH! Stephen Curry and his fellow Splash Brother Klay Thompson combined for 70 points Friday night to lead the league leading Golden State Warriors over the Dallas Mavericks 130-112. Steph Curry & Klay Thompson combine for 70 Pts as Warriors top Mavericks, 130-112. Golden State improves to 62-6. pic.twitter.com/BQplq7N8Pv — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) March […]

7y ago

Basketball|NBA|Stephen Curry

March Madness: SFA Stuns West Virginia In First Round

The upsets are beginning to trend Friday in the men’s NCAA tournament. Right after Middle Tennessee busted everyone’s bracket by handing the heavily-favorited two-seed Michigan State Spartans a loss, Southland Conference champs Stephen F. Austin knocked off the third seeded West Virginia Mountaineers in the East Region of this year’s tournament, 70-56, tying the largest […]

7y ago

Basketball|March Madness

Colts Honor Manning, Will Retire No. 18 Jersey And Erect Statue Of Former QB

It didn’t take long for the Indianapolis Colts and owner Jim Irsay to commemorate Peyton Manning’s legacy with the team he entered the league with and spent 14 years playing for before joining the Denver Broncos. On Friday, Irsay and the Colts announced that they would be retiring Peyton’s No. 18 jersey along with erecting […]

7y ago

Football|nfl|peyton manning

NCAA Upset Alert: 12th-Seed Yale Knocks Off 5th-Ranked Baylor In The West Region Of Tournament

For the second consecutive year, Scott Drew and his Baylor Bears have been knocked out by a lower seed in the Men’s NCAA basketball tournament. The 5th-ranked Bears suffered a loss to the 12th-ranked Yale Bulldogs, 79-75, in Thursday’s West Region opening round games. With the Yale win, only 5.8% of https://t.co/pHskMClGST brackets remain perfect. […]

7y ago

Basketball|March Madness

Father Of The Roots’ QuestLove And R&B Singer, Lee Andrews, Dead At 79

Rolling Stone has reported that Lee Andrews, lead singer of the Philadelphia doo-wop group, Lee Andrews & the Hearts, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79. Lee Andrews, vaunted doo-wop singer and Questlove's father, has died at age 79 https://t.co/Dmsm3KlYrc pic.twitter.com/qT5ZRzjlK2 — Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) March 17, 2016 Andrews is also the father […]

7y ago

Music

NFL Trade Alert: Patriots Acquire TE Martellus Bennett From The Chicago Bears

ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter has reported that the New England Patriots have acquired tight-end Martellus Bennett from the Chicago Bears Wednesday. Wheeling and dealing continues: Bears are trading TE Martellus Bennett to Patriots for draft-pick compensation, league sources tell ESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2016 Bennett suffered a rib injury that limited […]

7y ago

Chicago Bears|Football|Martellus Bennett|New England Patriots|nfl

U.S. Treasury Department Revises Travel Regulations To Cuba Ahead of President Obama’s Historic trip

Americans have been known to have a long-standing infatuation with the unattainable. Cuba — Havana, specifically — has long been atop our list of prohibited desires. The fantasy of an exotic paradise that’s bathed in golden rum and occupied by the exclusive aroma of its famed cigars; its people — much like its buildings — […]

7y ago

cuba|travel|United States

Ecuadorean Army Plane Crashes Near Capital, 22 Passengers Dead

State officials have reported that an Ecuadorean military plane has crashed in the Amazon rain forest near the capital of Quito on Tuesday. Plane carrying Ecuadorian military personnel crashes, kills all 22 aboard. https://t.co/K06OLqVYHL. — CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 15, 2016 While multiple reports have claimed that an unconfirmed number of passengers have died, […]

7y ago

Aviation|Ecuador|south america

Violence Unfolds At Trump Rally: African American Protester Blindsided By White Trump Supporter

It’s nothing new to be blindsided by the ongoing campaign circus of business mogul turned presidential candidate Donald Trump. For months now Trump has bullied his way through the GOP race denouncing minorities and any who dare to question his competence to run for the position of president. His campaign is simple: “Make America Great […]

7y ago

Broncos Allow Brock Osweiler To Walk, QB Signs With The Houston Texans

The Broncos suffered their biggest blow of the offseason this week. And it wasn’t the retirement of NFL legend Peyton Manning. ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter has confirmed that suspected Broncos starting QB Brock Osweiler has signed with the Houston Texans Tuesday. THIS JUST IN: Broncos QB Brock Osweiler is signing with the Houston Texans. […]

7y ago

IBM Watson: Hilton Hotel Hires First Robot Concierge That Uses Cognitive Computing System

The latest implementation of technology in place of human will begin to take place at multiple Hilton hotel chains. According to PCMag, IBM’s artificial intelligence system, Watson, will deliver concierge services at select Hilton hotels. Hilton and IBM Pilot “Connie,” The World’s First Watson-Enabled Hotel Concierge https://t.co/2wvsBPiMWF #ibmwatson pic.twitter.com/lCNBDjqpuq — IBM Watson (@IBMWatson) March 9, […]

7y ago

North Korea’s Nuclear Activity Continues: Kim Jong Un Claims To Have Miniature Warheads

Despite a new set of sanctions from the United Nations, North Korea’s assertive leader, Kim Jong Un, continues to push forward with his nuclear program. North Korea’s state-run Korea Central News Agency has reported that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) has claimed to have obtained technology that will allow them to fit miniature […]

7y ago

asia|kim jong un|north korea

RG III Released From Redskins, What’s Next For The Former Offensive Rookie Of The Year?

Sources have informed ESPN’s Dianna Russini that the Washington Redskins have released former starting quarterback Robert Griffin III Monday morning. THIS JUST IN: Redskins inform RGIII he will be released today. (via @diannaESPN) pic.twitter.com/G9FxLkFZY4 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 7, 2016 Rumors have been surrounding the former 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year since he fell […]

7y ago

Football|nfl|Sports|Washington Redskins

Cuba Uses Baseball To Crack Economic Trade Barrier With The U.S.

According to the Washington Post, the Cuban government is attempting to use baseball as a diplomatic tool to end the economic trade barrier with the United States. The aim of this move is to find an avenue that will allow Cuban players to come to the United States legally and in a much safer manner […]

7y ago

Baseball|cuba|mlb|United States

Lakers Hand Warriors Sixth Loss of Season Behind Themed Kobe Socks

The Lakers went into Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the historic Golden State Warriors with a tribute to Kobe Bryant: the team wore #24 themed socks in Sunday’s matchup against the league’s top team. Lakers will wear Kobe Bryant-themed socks against the Warriors today. (via @stance) pic.twitter.com/GBptMNUr1R — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 6, 2016 And if they […]

7y ago

Basketball|Golden State Warriors|NBA|San Antonio Spurs

Trump Proposes Waterboarding: GOP Front-Runner Wishes To ‘Expand The Law’ On Torture [Video]

The wrath of Donald Trump is never-ending on his journey to become the 45th President of the United States of America. On Sunday, the business mogul turned Presidential candidate acknowledged his desire to “strengthen” existing laws to permit the use of torture on detainees if he were elected president. Donald Trump vows to "strengthen" laws […]

7y ago

Donald Trump|Isis

Adele Kicks Off World Tour Amidst Stage Struggles

According to Dailystar, Adele will be bringing along a new form of support on her upcoming world tour. The site has reported that sources close to the British singer/songwriter have confirmed that a therapist will be beside the 10-time Grammy Award winner for the whole of her upcoming nine-month tour to help her cope with […]

7y ago

Adele|Music

Stephen Curry And The Golden State Warriors Continue To Dazzle The NBA World

The Stephen Curry show continued Saturday night in Oklahoma City and it did not disappoint. In a stunning overtime win against Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Curry and the Warriors continued to make the unbelievable, believable. In a performance that can pretty much sum up his season thus far, Curry scored 46 points […]

7y ago

2016 Copa America Centenario: United States Placed In Group Of Death, Will Host Tournament For First Time

The United States men’s national soccer team has learned who it will be facing in the first phase of this summer’s Copa America Centenario. The matchups are in. #Copa100 ticket information ≫ https://t.co/07jBRcZM74 pic.twitter.com/vQXQBy5N8G — Major League Soccer (@MLS) February 22, 2016 The Americans are faced with yet another tough draw (which has become a […]

7y ago

fifa|soccer|Sports

Former NBA Guard Delonte West Found Loitering Outside Of A Houston Jack In The Box With Hospital Robe And No Shoes

Unfortunately, there have been countless cases where we acknowledge how more could’ve been done. Someone could have stepped up. No mistake, no regret, no loss of purpose should result in the loss of a life. And for a once NBA superstar named Delonte West, things are panning out to encourage that result. It’s not common […]

7y ago

Basketball|LeBron James|mental health|NBA

Eric Clapton To Release New Album This Spring, Hints At Retirement

Guitar icon Eric Clapton will be delivering a new album this Spring titled I Still Do. The album will be his 23rd studio album and his website has announced that it will be released May 20. According to RollingStone, the record reunites Clapton with recognized producer Glyn Johns and will be released thru Encinitas, Calif. […]

7y ago

eric clapton|Music

William Gomez