The Detroit Lions introduced their latest temporary head coach, Matt Patricia, during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in team headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan. Patricia, the former defensive coordinator for the Super Bowl-losing New England Patriots, is expected to last no more than three years in the position, if that long, based on the beleaguered NFL franchise’s recent experience with coaches. A smiling Patricia quipped, “I’m really going to…
Adding Text to Your Photos is Easy with Fotor!
If you’re like me, you see a like of great posts on websites and social media every day that include pictures and text and wonder, “How do they create such great looking designs?” I guess I always assumed they either hired a graphic design firm (not cheap) or had a copy of PhotoShop (also not cheap) and learned how to do the design themselves after hours of training and hard…
America’s Most Decorated States – Find the Safest Bets for Sporting Wins
Each US state takes great pride in its teams, whether it’s baseball, basketball, football or hockey. How does your region compares to the rest of the USA’s most successful states? If you hail from a state known for competing in the ‘Big Four’ leagues of Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and National Football League, you’ll be well versed with your team’s history. PlayUSA have studied…
Get the Adrenaline Pumping: Action Vacation Ideas for 2018
Get the Adrenaline Pumping: Action Vacation Ideas for 2018 If the wet and cold winter weather is getting you down, making plans for your next adventure trip can help to keep you motivated. No matter what sport you’re into, there’s a vacation out there which will be an unforgettable experience of your 2018 – whether you’re just looking to try something new, or want to pump your existing sport up to the…
Hall of Fame Quarterback, Steve Young, to Become Spokesman for Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
CHARLESTON, SC – December 8, 2017 – Sticky Fingers Ribhouse is proud to announce that Super Bowl MVP and Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young has signed on as spokesman for the Sticky Fingers brand. Young has been an investor in Sticky Fingers since 2013. “I love Sticky Fingers ribs, wings and barbecue. In fact, I’ve been a fan for years. I am excited about the increased focus on quality and legendary customer service now that it’s…
Celebrating a Chicago-Born Sport: Roller Derby Athletes Host Blood Drive Series That Draws Record Crowds
Athletes from 11 Chicago-area Roller Derby Leagues will host the final event for the largest roller derby blood drive series in the US, “Make ‘em Bleed,” Sunday, Oct 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois, with online sign-ups for donors available at www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: DERBY. Roller derby leagues nationwide in partnership with the American Red Cross and Brown Paper Tickets offer…
Pro Tips for Planning an Awesome Hunting Trip
So, you have finally gotten enough money together and have decided that it’s finally time to take the hunting trip of a lifetime that you’ve been dreaming about for a while. Whether it’s going to be your first time hunting or you’re already somebody who hunts on a regular basis as a hobby, making sure that you and your group have the best experience on your hunting trip is all…
Supreme Court To Hear Sports Betting Case Dec. 4: Nation’s Highest Court Could Overturn PASPA
Is the sports betting world about to get turned on its head? Could wagering on sports become legal in more states? Here’s more from CardPlayer.com: One of the most pivotal legal battles in the gaming industry’s history will ratchet up a level when it’s heard before the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec. 4. That’s per a report from NorthJersey.com. The Supreme Court said this summer that it would take up…
The Craziest Sports Bets Ever Made!
Most people–me included–like to place our bets on things we’e familiar with. Not necessarily “sure things” but at least things that we can understand, or at least pretend to understand. But that’s not the case for everyone. And if someone comes up with a crazy sports bet, you can be sure that there’s a bookmaker out there who will take that bet. After all, what’s the fun if you don’t…
How Do You Get Your Cause or Business Noticed? It’s All In The Wrist!
Time was, everyone who could tell time wore a wristwatch. Getting a “real watch” (as opposed to those cheap kiddie watches you could buy at the grocery store) was seen as a right of passage. It was something that was given on a big birthday (like turning 16), graduation, or on a big event like your wedding day. Buying a gold Rolex for many years was considered the status symbol…
Make Your Facebook Page Look Professional with Fotor’s Cover Maker
I have a colleague who considers herself somewhat of a social media guru. She’s trying to start her own consulting business and seems to have done well in the past with the companies she used to work for, getting them established on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and SnapChat. But her own Facebook page is something else: she has a plane cover image, and some recent photos from her seminar were posted…
Rash of Injuries Cloud 2017 Fantasy Football Season
Crap. NFL training camps are barely open and already there has been a number of significant injuries that will impact upcoming fantasy drafts. The most significant, and surprising, this week was word that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco has a “disc issue” with his back and could be out 3 to 6 weeks . . . or longer. Look, I’m not doctor, but that does not sound good and it…