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Who are you betting on to be the Super Bowl Halftime Performer?
Meghan Townsley analyzes hypothetical Super Bowl LIX halftime performer odds.
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Jackson Arnold Heisman campaign? Michigan dynasty? Here’s what Year 3 of a College Football 25 dynasty sim looked like
We altered conferences, introduced promotion/relegation, and simmed multiple years of dynasty mode in CFB 25. Here are the results from Year 3.
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Cast of Deadpool & Wolverine: Cameos we know about
Take stock of who’s showing up in Deadpool & Wolverine so you don’t miss any Marvel Easter Eggs!
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Michigan repeat? Will Howard Heisman campaign? Here’s what Year 1 of a College Football 25 dynasty sim looked like
We altered conferences, introduced promotion/relegation, and simmed an entire year of dynasty mode in CFB 25. Here are the results.
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What year had the MLB’s best All-Star uniforms?
Zach Thompson breaks down and ranks the best and the worst of MLB’s All-Star jerseys over the years.
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Sneaker Release Schedule: Top drops for the month of July
Andy Silva provides a look at some of the latest and greatest kicks to hit retail for the month of July.
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Marvel teases Brave New World in new Captain America trailer
Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford fill some big shoes in first trailer for fourth film in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Captain America franchise.
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Arch Manning opts into College Football 25, could he be on the cover of next year’s game?
Arch is officially in the game and it could be a precursor for bigger things with EA Sports next year.
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Will the 76ers be back in black with Iverson-era uniforms?
Ross Tucker Podcast producer Jack Connell looks at the signs Philly might be going back to the future when it comes to a fan favorite uniform kit.
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‘Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1’ — The Great American Gamble
VSiN’s Brian Ortega gives a review of Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1.
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What the 2024-25 College Football Playoff would look like with EA Sports’ team rankings
EA Sports released its top 25 teams for College Football 25 on Friday and we mapped out out the 12-team playoff would look based off these rankings.
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Analyzing EA Sports’ offensive and defensive team rankings for College Football 25
The company released the top 25 offenses and defenses for the upcoming video game on Thursday.
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What did dunking mean to Shawn Kemp?
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are joined by the Reign Man on the latest episode of All The Smoke.
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Nostalgia is en vogue as the Ducks, Kings introduce throwback-inspired new uniforms
Anaheim, Los Angeles pull from the past for uniform future ahead of 2024-25 season.
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Analyzing EA Sports’ homefield advantage rankings for College Football 25
The company released their rankings of the toughest environments to play in for the upcoming video game. We looked at some numbers to see if they were accurate.
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‘The Bikeriders’ — Austin Butler Delivers Classic Cool
VSiN’s Brian Ortega gives a review of The Bikeriders, directed by Jeff Nichols and starring Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy.
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Even Toronto Raptors legend DeMar DeRozan is clowning on Drake
That jersey retirement ceremony is going to be really awkward.
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Sneaker Release Schedule: Top drops for the month of June
Andy Silva provides a look at some of the latest and greatest kicks to hit retail for the month of June.
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Who has MLB’s best City Connect uniforms?
Zach Thompson breaks down the best and the worst of MLB’s 29 City Connect uniforms that have come out over the past few seasons.
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How to win a special All The Smoke x Shoe Surgeon collaboration courtesy of DraftKings Network!
We’re giving away a special Air Jordan 4 done up by Shoe Surgeon celebrating the All The Smoke podcast.
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‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ — The Franchise Returns With Will Smith Out Front
VSiN’s Brian Ortega gives a review of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah and starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence.
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Here’s every single ‘Madden NFL’ cover
We take a look at each cover athlete for the annual EA Sports franchise.
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Jazz hit a sour note with messy uniform rebranding spread out over several seasons
Ross Tucker Podcast producer Jack Connell breaks down Utah’s convoluted uniform plans for the next several seasons.
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Nike Kobe 4 Protro “Girl Dad”: Sneaker Release Date, Price, Where To Buy
Andy Silva breaks down the details for the Nike Kobe 4 Protro "Girl Dad," set for release on Friday, June 7.
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All The Smoke presents a special Best from the Stash: Finals Edition Marathon!
See Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson chop it up with current players, past champions and basketball royalty.
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Is it fair to say that Warner Bros. Discovery screwed up its NBA negotiations?
David Samson joins The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz to discuss the ongoing story about the future of the NBA’s media rights.
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The Struggles at The Box Office is On Us
VSiN’s Brian Ortega shares his thoughts on the lackluster Memorial Day weekend box office and why it did not meet expectations.
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Is this the best version of Kyrie Irving we’ve ever seen?
Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson are joined by Kevin Garnett to discuss Kyrie Irving’s outstanding play of late and what’s behind it.
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Sneaker Release Schedule: Top drops for the month of May
Andy Silva provides a look at some of the latest and greatest kicks to hit retail for the month of May.
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Remembering Bill Walton
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz discusses the passing of the NBA and college basketball legend.
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What school should you pick in dynasty mode for EA Sports College Football 25?
College Football 25 will be released in July and as the anticipation builds, Nick Simon came up with a few programs you can lead to glory in dynasty mode.
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Air Jordan 1 Low x Travis Scott “Canary”: Sneaker Release Date, Price, Where To Buy
Andy Silva breaks down the details for the Air Jordan 1 Low x Travis Scott "Canary," set for release on Saturday, May 25.
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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga — An Explosive Return to the World of Mad Max
VSiN’s Brian Ortega gives a review of George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.
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Could Inside The NBA move to another network?
Amid reports that the NBA is finalizing media deals — without TNT — The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz discusses the future of the beloved studio show GOAT.
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Air Jordan 3 x J Balvin “Rio”: Sneaker Release Date, Price, Where To Buy
Andy Silva breaks down the details for the Air Jordan 3 x J Balvin "Rio," set for release on Wednesday, May 22.