Category: Opinion
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Emma Raducanu Beats Vondrousova in Brilliant Wimbledon Comeback
It was the Emma of old. The Raducanu Revolution. From first serve to final point, she brought back that electric mix of poise and power that once lit up New York. Facing former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova, Raducanu did not just win. She delivered. A straight sets victory, 6–3, 6–3, and the kind of performance…
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Wrestling’s Culture War Is Quietly Exploding
Something is happening in wrestling. The signs are subtle, but they are there for anyone watching with both eyes open. Wrestling has always thrived on rivalry. The old WCW versus WWF days are long gone, yet something equally divisive has replaced them. Today, it is AEW versus WWE. On the surface, this is about matches…
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5 Philly artists you can buy merch from before Super Bowl LIX (who don’t steal from other creators)
Author’s Note: This article contains elements of humor. If you don’t have a sense of humor, please stop reading here. Thanks for the free clicks. So the Philadelphia Eagles made it to the Super Bowl for the second time in this 2020 era. If you don’t have the money to dish out on the official…
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From NFL Primetime to Screen Time: The Start of My Thesis Journey
Taking a break from NFL playoff articles and such, I’m taking a step back and bringing some personal touches back to First & Jenn. As you may know, I’m currently in graduate school. But for those who don’t know me, allow me to give a brief introduction. What is This? My name is Jenn McGraw.…
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5 NFL questions that should’ve been asked in the 2024 presidential debate
Now that the dust is settling on the first presidential debate between Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, let’s talk about what issues they should have covered: football. It’s no surprise that with the debate being held in Philadelphia, PA at the Constitution Center, having football-related questions would have been a lighthearted…
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NFL reminds everyone to gamble during games, just not for players
The National Football League has exploded in the sports betting world in recent years with partnerships with FanDuel, DraftKings and BetMGM. While they’re raking in dough and having a great time reminding everyone to throw some money on games, the league reminds its players, once again, to not do that. The NFL released its “NFL…
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De Joseph: The month of June wasn’t the greatest for The Fightins’
June has been the month the Philadelphia Phillies normally turn it on, with Kyle Schwarber leading the way. This year was not the case as they finished this month 15-11 and lost Schwarber, JT Realmuto, and Harper to the 10-day IL for tightened groin, meniscus surgery, and hamstring injuries. At the time Harper was running…
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REVIEW: WYN Beauty by Serena Williams is the real deal
Being a sports content creator is hard in a world of makeup, health and wellness, TikTok dancing and fashion. When the sports world gets a little collaboration with another area of pop culture, of course I’m going to jump on the opportunity. That’s exactly what happened when I walked into Ulta last week and saw…
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REVIEW: “Quiet on Set” Nickelodeon Documentary leaves you unsettled
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is a tell-all Nickelodeon documentary that exposes the horrendous acts producers and staff on set did to the child actors. It follows the rise of popular shows like All That, Drake & Josh, and many others created by producer Dan Schneider. Among those involved in these…
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Nickelodeon nightmare Dan Schneider “owes some people a very strong apology” 24 years too late
If you haven’t seen the tell-all Nickelodeon documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV let me tell you, it’s a doozy. Growing up and being introduced to Amanda Bynes and Drake Bell absolutely meant that you had a good childhood. Remember when they both went down spirals? You can thank the weight…
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