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NFL sets record for most trades during trade deadline with league shaking moves

NFL sets record for most trades during trade deadline with league shaking moves

(Photo courtesy of NFL.com) “Linebacker Bradley Chubb is on the left, wide receiver Calvin Ridley is in the middle, and tight end T.J. Hockenson is on the right.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The 2022 NFL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and for the first time, there was chaos on this glorious day for football

NFL Week Seven Recap: Patriots fall to 3-4 record after tough loss to Chicago Bears

(Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times) “Quarterback Justin Fields rushes past the reaching arm of linebacker Matthew Judon.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week Seven of the 2022 NFL Season was actually entertaining for once. There was a lot of enjoyable football to be watched, and for some, pain and misery to be experienced. With

Tom Brady is 3-5 on the season for the first time in his 23-year long career

(Photo courtesy of Yahoo Finance) “Quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after surprising loss to division rival Carolina Panthers.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor A new era has dawned upon the NFL landscape, and with it, a massive culture shock affecting some of the best players that are still active. More specifically, the aging legends of

MLB Playoffs Recap: Philadelphia Phillies stun world and face Houston Astros in World Series

(Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Times) “Designated hitter Bryce Harper holds trophy after winning National League Championship Series.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The World Series is now set, but it is better to look at the fallen teams that did not survive this brutal postseason. This was very surprising and very entertaining to say

Looking back on the Red Sox 2022 season

(Photo courtesy of the Boston Globe) “Shortstop Xander Bogaerts walks away as the Red Sox lose.” Jake Messer Connector Contributor Just like that, the 2022 season ends for the Boston Red Sox. The season did not live up to fans’ expectations, as the Red Sox went 78-84, missing the playoffs and finishing dead last in

NFL Week Six Recap: Patriots topple Cleveland Browns and improve to 3-3 record

(Photo courtesy of Masslive.com) “Quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to pass while on the move.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week six of the 2022 NFL season was a time to laugh at some teams while basking in the glory of others, even if it is shoved down the throats of football fans everywhere. It may be

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule fired but will be paid contract in full

(Photo courtesy of the New York Post) “Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor After a 1-4 start to the season for his team, the Carolina Panthers have fired head coach Matt Rhule. During his time in Carolina he went 11-27 and proved to be an ineffective coach overall. However, he is

125 dead after tear gas triggers fatal soccer stadium rush in Indonesia

(Photo courtesy of TSN.ca) “People gather in a vigil to mourn those who tragically passed.” Jon Hatem Connector Staff On Saturday, October 1st, at least 125 Indonesian people were estimated to have passed after an incident between rival fans and the police. Occurring in Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia, this is among the worst crowd