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Former Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues the NFL and Three Teams, Alleges Racism in Hiring Practices

Former Dolphins Coach Brian Flores Sues the NFL and Three Teams, Alleges Racism in Hiring Practices

On Tuesday, Brian Flores filed a 58-page lawsuit against the NFL and three teams – Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants – that alleges discrimination regarding his interview processes with Denver and New York and firing last month by Miami. The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court and seeks class-action status.

Big Weekend for the NFL: Rams and Bengals Go to the Super Bowl and Tom Brady Retires?

Big Weekend for the NFL: Rams and Bengals Go to the Super Bowl and Tom Brady Retires?

It was an electric night for football as the Rams were finally able to overcome their six-game losing streak against the 49ers and became the second team in two years to go to a Super Bowl in their home stadium; meanwhile, the Bengals pulled an upset against the Chiefs in a wild comeback win. Still, the huge news in the NFL was the questions surrounding Tom Brady’s retirement.

Sarah Palin Caught Dining Out Just Days After Positive Virus Test

Sarah Palin Caught Dining Out Just Days After Positive Virus Test

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was spotted dining out a New York restaurant just two days after testing positive for the coronavirus. On Wednesday, the 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee’s visit to the popular upscale Manhattan eatery Elio’s drew attention from bystanders who took photos.

Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses, Injuring 10 People

Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses, Injuring 10 People

Early Friday morning, a two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park, requiring rescuers to rappel nearly 150 feet. Others formed a human chain to help rescue occupants of a dangling bus. The irony is that this comes just hours before President Joe Biden was to visit the city to talk about his $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes bridge maintenance.

Wings Vs Pizza: The Search for the Superior Comfort Food

Wings Vs Pizza: The Search for the Superior Comfort Food

The concept of comfort food is a little tricky because there really isn’t a set definition or qualifications for comfort food outside of the idea that it should provide a nostalgic or sentimental value to someone. For me, two of my favorite comfort foods are chicken wings and pizza, but I’ve always had a hard time deciding which is better. That is why today, I will be pondering the epic and unanswered question: which is better, chicken wings or pizza?

Trouble in Paradise: James Harden’s Frustration in Brooklyn

Trouble in Paradise: James Harden’s Frustration in Brooklyn

Last night on the Barclays Center, a shorthanded Brooklyn Nets fell to the Los Angeles Lakers 106-96, the second game in a row that they’ve lost. You may have not noticed it, but the Nets have quietly been on a disappointing run, in the last 15 games, the Nets have gone 6-9. It also didn’t help that, before Tuesday night’s matchup, a report came out that indicated that James Harden does not enjoy living in Brooklyn.

San Jose Approves 1st US Insurance Law for Gun Owners

San Jose Approves 1st US Insurance Law for Gun Owners

On Tuesday night, the Californian city of San Jose voted to require gun owners to carry liability insurance in what’s believed to be the first measure of its kind in the United States. The San Jose City Council overwhelmingly approved the measure despite the opposition from gun owners who said it would violate their Second Amendment rights and promise to sue.

Jury Awards Cardi B Over $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit

Jury Awards Cardi B Over $1 Million in Defamation Lawsuit

A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded Cardi B $1.25 million in a defamation lawsuit against a celebrity news blogger who she says posted videos falsely stating the Grammy-winning artist used cocaine, had contracted herpes, and engaged in prostitution.

Kansas City Chiefs Defeats the Buffalo Bills in Classic Overtime Playoff Battle

Kansas City Chiefs Defeats the Buffalo Bills in Classic Overtime Playoff Battle

Last night in Arrowhead Stadium, possibly one of the best games in NFL playoff history went down. We witnessed two great next-generation quarterbacks go back and forth as Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen put on a clinic in an epic AFC divisional round clash in the NFL playoffs.

French Fashion Icon, Manfred Thierry Mugler, Dies at 73

French Fashion Icon, Manfred Thierry Mugler, Dies at 73

Fashion designer Manfred Thierry Mugler, whose often dramatic designs were worn by celebrities like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Cardi B, has died at 73. His official Instagram account announced his death on Sunday, saying “May his soul Rest In Peace.” The post was all black with no image and just that caption. No cause of death was given in the post.

The Rise of Grocery Delivery Apps

The Rise of Grocery Delivery Apps

If you walk around anywhere in New York City, you might’ve started to notice people riding on bikes or scooters with bright helmets and big delivery bags on their backs. If not, then you’ve might’ve seen huge ads about apps that will allow you to order your groceries and get them within 15 minutes. This is because we are in the boom of a new industry: grocery delivery services.

The Problem With Julius Randle

The Problem With Julius Randle

Saying that the Knicks are having a disappointing season would be an understatement. After the previous season where the team surprised everyone with a 4th seed finish, Knicks fans had high expectations for the team that now, after 46 games, seems like they were never going to be met. There are a lot of reasons for this, coaching, inconsistency, bad free-throw shooting, etc., but there is one saga that I’ve been seeing unfold that has gotten under my skin and today I want to talk about it. My problem with the Knicks’ “star” player, Julius Randle.

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