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Nerf has entered a new and polarizing chapter. On Friday, the popular toy company—mostly known for its selection of foam-dart blasters—introduced the world to its first-ever mascot, Murph. According to AdWeek, the faceless anthropomorphic character is made entirely out of foam darts, and is described as “a playful spirit and gifted athlete” that uses they, their, […]
Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker might have a new beef, but it’s not with anyone you would expect. The 25-year-old stirred up a comedic controversy on Tuesday night when he got into a verbal altercation with the Toronto Raptors mascot, The Raptor, while shooting free throws at the end of a 99-95 Suns win. […]
As if playing a full-contact sport during a pandemic wasn’t wild enough, one South Texas high school team reminded us all that things could always get crazier. Corpus Christi’s ABC affiliate celebrated the beginning of Friday night fever by showcasing two local teams. In doing so, the station highlighted a name that could almost make the NFL’s “Redskins” seem politically correct: […]
There are basketball fans, and then there’s David Delooper. Delooper, along with his pal (and freelance photographer/filmmaker) Colin Kerrigan, are taking a love of hoops to new heights with an ambitious project that has them hitting 30 cities in 30 days to land on each team’s jumbotron. “To me, this trip has been a once-in-a-lifetime […]
While you may have missed it while browsing arguably more important news about Ukrainian planes being shot out of the air, and wildfires ravaging an entire continent, about two weeks ago Cheetos came out and officially gave a title to that gross residue that those snacks leave on your fingers, which you likely find either […]
The first week of college football is always full of headlines. But one of the craziest things to take place didn’t even come from an athlete. HBCU forces Jackson State and Bethune-Cookman faced off to open their seasons on Saturday. In the third quarter, Jackson State quarterback Jalon Jones delivered a strike to Warren Newman for a touchdown. During the play, Newman […]
TMZ has learned that Brad Pitt has reached out to the organizers of the Straight Pride Parade through his team, and demanded that they do not use his name or likeness for their event. The 55-year-old actor has also threatened to use further action if his request isn’t honored. Pitt took these measures after discovering […]
Deontay Wilder is easily one of the heaviest hitters boxing has seen in a while, so it is no wonder someone would assume a free shot from him would break a jaw. But, despite reports, no one was injured during Wilder’s viral TV visit. Deontay Wilder was wrapping up a promotional tour for his heavily anticipated Dec. 1 fight against […]
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