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World Cup predictions after U.S. faces unsustainable loss to Netherlands

World Cup predictions after U.S. faces unsustainable loss to Netherlands

(Photo courtesy of Bloomberg) “Forward Christian Pulisic looks off after U.S. is eliminated by the Netherlands.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The group stages are finally done after two weeks of brutal competition. Upsets were had, and surprise qualifications were aplenty. This has been a very entertaining World Cup so far, but now, it’s knockout time,

Predictions for each of the 2022 FIFA World Cup groups

(Photo courtesy of Marca.com) “The final groups for the 2022 World Cup.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The 2022 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived, and there is a lot of craze in the world of soccer/football. What stinks is that the sale of alcohol was banned in Qatar during the tournament, so everyone must be

NFL Week Ten Recap: Patriots enjoy BYE during week of close games

(Photo courtesy of the Washington Post) “Wide receiver Justin Jefferson one-hand catches a deep pass between two Buffalo defenders in the fourth quarter.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week ten was definitely the week full of teams playing spoiler against more superior foes, “refball” making an unfortunate return and some highlight moments that left fans in

NFL Week Three Recap: Patriots fall short to Ravens after hard-fought game

(Photo courtesy of Baltimore Sports and Life) “Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson rushes past Patriots defenders.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor Week three was filled with games that saw teams win, even though they probably should not have. But nonetheless, here is the weekly review. Steelers: 17 (1-2), Browns: 29 (2-1): Steelers, what was that? All we

NFL Week Two Recap: Patriots defeat Steelers 17-14

(Photo courtesy of Patspulpit.com) “Running back Damien Harris charges past Steelers defenders.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor This week was filled with nothing but upsets and laughter. Unlike Week 1 this week featured teams showing their actual mediocrity and how inept they are. Here are the results from Week Two. Chargers: 24 (1-1), Chiefs: 27 (2-0):

Video games NHL 22 and Madden 22 are worth the buy

(Photo courtest of Sporting News) The cover photo for NHL 22 Tanner Hume Connector Editor Sports games are a popular commodity among sports fans as players can compete against each other online. It is also a great way to play as a custom character and lead them to as much success as one’s little heart

Social justice in the NFL

(Photo courtesy of the NFL) The logo for the NFL Tanner Hume Connector Editor The NFL is known to have its fair share of controversies over its 102 years of operation, from concussions to the “Redskins”, to Dan Snyder as a whole. When it comes to the wider outlook of the league as a whole,

NFL Conference Championships end with Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angles Rams on top

(Photo courtesy of SportingNews.com) Quarterbacks Joe Burrow on the left and Matt Stafford on the right Tanner Hume Connector Staff The NFL Conference Championships have come and gone, and it was very exciting football indeed . Bengals @ Chiefs: This game was back and forth throughout, showcased by the elite talents of quarterbacks Joe Burrow