Month: December 2015

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Tales and Takes: Aroldis Chapman, A Yankee?

Previously on Tales and Takes, on December 7th I wrote a piece about Aroldis Chapman going to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster trade. On that same night the trade broke down due to Chapman’s domestic dispute. Yesterday, Chapman became a Yankee. Ken Rosenthal tweeted: Official: Aroldis Chapman to #Yankees. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 28, 2015 In an official post from ESPN.com reported: … Continue reading Tales and Takes: Aroldis Chapman, A Yankee?

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NFL Week 16 Predictions

WEEK 15 W-L: JUSTICE: 12-4    BDJ: 10-6   DEVIN: 10-5  

Wan G: 13-3     J-Tex: 11-5

OVERALL W-L: JUSTICE: 144-79  BDJ: 124-99 DEVIN: 117-90

LC: 95-65    WAN: 121-73    J-TEX: 71-48

 

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San Diego Chargers (4-10) v. Oakland Raiders (6-8)

BDJ: I have to go with the Raiders here. The Chargers haven’t looked credible in a long time while the Raiders have been shaky but competitive. Raiders

Devin: I’m going with the Raiders at home. I believe the struggling Chargers will not be able to contain Derek Carr. Raiders

Wan: Raiders. They’re the better team here and have more weapons to me. I have them winning at home and it may be a blow out. Raiders

LC: Chargers really suck really bad. Raiders

J-Tex: I’m picking the Raiders here because they just have more talent in my eyes. Raiders

 

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The Brilliant Lianne La Havas

Lianne Charlotte Barnes, known professionally as Lianne La Havas, is a soul singer from the UK who came onto the scene with her 2012 critically acclaimed debut album, “Is Your Love Big Enough?”. After three long years, she released her sophomore album “Blood” on July 31, 2015. La Havas assured us before this performance for Vibe Magazine’s V Sessions that the album is titled “Blood” … Continue reading The Brilliant Lianne La Havas

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NBA Christmas Uniforms: Retro Yet Trendy

The NBA has pulled out all of the stops for their Christmas uniforms. And boy do they look good.  The NBA released a statement about their new uniforms:  Adidas and the NBA today unveiled the uniforms that all teams will wear during the league’s Christmas Day match-ups. Designed as part of the adidas NBA Season’s Greetings Collection, the uniforms continue the tradition of introducing new … Continue reading NBA Christmas Uniforms: Retro Yet Trendy

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Bae Brackets Round 3 – Matchup #5: Yvette Henderson v. Wanda McCullough

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In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Yvette advanced over Hillary Banks 2-1.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Yvette advanced over Vanessa Huxtable 7-0

 

In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Wanda advanced over Tia Landry 2-1.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Wanda advanced over Lisa Turtle 5-2.

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Washington Capitals: Are They the Best in the NHL?

The Washington Capitals have won a considerable amount of games this season before the Christmas break. They have a 25-6-2 record and are on a 6-game win streak. However, are they the best team in the NHL? They have all of the tools of the best team in the league. Washington continues to grind out wins in every was possible. Head coach Barry Trotz believes … Continue reading Washington Capitals: Are They the Best in the NHL?

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Bae Brackets Round 3 – Matchup #4: Rachel Green v. Neesee

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In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Rachel advanced over Cat Valentine 2-1.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Rachel advanced over Jessie Spano 7-0.

 

In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Neesee advanced over Niecy Jackson 2-1.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Neesee advanced over Spirit 6-1.

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Bae Brackets Round 3 – Matchup #3: Regina Grier v. Monica Geller

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In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Regina advanced over Zoey Brooks 6-0.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Regina advanced over Becky Kastopolis 4-3.

 

In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Monica advanced over Maddie Fitzpatrick 3-0.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Monica advanced over Moesha Mitchell 4-3.

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Bae Brackets Round 3 – Matchup #2: Topanga Lawrence v. Fancy Monroe

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In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Topanga advanced over Alex Russo 5-0.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Topanga advanced over Pamela James 6-0.

 

In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Fancy advanced over Maggie Lauten 6-0.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Fancy advanced over Joan Carol Clayton 7-0

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Bae Brackets Round 3 – Matchup #1: Gina Waters-Payne v. Ashley Banks

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In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Gina advanced over Whitley Gilbert 5-0.

In the second round of the Bae Brackets, Gina advanced over Myra Monkhouse 5-0.

 

In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Ashley advanced over Nina Jones 5-0.

In the first round of the Bae Brackets, Ashley advanced over D.J. Tanner 5-0.

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