![[SPORTS] HEADLINES FOR THURSDAY NIGHT’S CAROLINA PANTHERS-PITTSBURGH STEELERS MATCHUP](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_8480-1.jpg?resize=600%2C420&ssl=1)
by sloppyvinyl | Nov 7, 2018 | SPORTS
Panthers And Steelers Coming On Strong Heading Into Contest
It’s a matchup of two teams trending in the right direction as Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers travel to Heinz Field to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Both teams are streaking and are playing their best football as they each have their eyes on a Super Bowl title in 2018.
Pittsburgh has won four straight games after a 1-2-1 start while Carolina has rolled to three straight victories, the past two by a combined 29 points.
Before this huge non-conference Thursday night tilt, we’ll take a look at the headlines going into this NFC South vs AFC North matchup.
Let’s take a look.
Has The Steelers Defense Turned A Corner?
The Steelers are winning, and a big reason why is because of their defense, which has allowed on average of 18 PPG while recording 13 sacks.
There’s reason to believe the defense is not just benefiting from a soft part of their schedule as the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals both have high-powered and high-scoring offenses, both of which Pittsburgh handled themselves well against.
The defense notoriously gave up 45 points in the Divisional Round of the playoffs last season to the run heavy Jacksonville Jaguars.
Those struggles continued into the regular-season as they gave up 42 points to the Kansas City Chiefs and allowed both the Buccaneers and Ravens to rack up yardage and big plays in Weeks 3 and 4.
Pittsburgh, however, seems to have recovered from their early season woes as the secondary play of Mike Hilton and Sean Davis has improved over the past four weeks.
That’ll be important moving forward if Pittsburgh wants to continue its roll vs Carolina.
Cam Newton’s Best Season Ever?
It’s been quite a season so far for Cam Newton, who is thriving in his first season with much renowned offensive mind Norv Turner as his offensive coordinator.The offense, on a week to week basis, is unpredictable. That’s been a plus for Newton, as the Panthers have shown versatility in their offensive attack, using their entire roster to create positive plays.
Just last Sunday, three different running backs scored touchdowns for the Carolina Panthers. When it comes to the play of Cam Newton, the 2015 NFL MVP is on pace for arguably his best season ever.
Cam Newton has thrown for 1,893 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions while completing 67.3 percent of his passes with a 100.8 Passer Rating.
He’s protecting the football as well as he did back in 2015 while throwing the ball with accuracy better than he ever has. Accuracy has been a criticism for Newton that has followed him throughout his entire career, but he’s silencing his critics in his eighth season.
When considering his career-high in completion percentage is 61.7 percent, Newton is enjoying his most impressive season as a pro while still being very much a threat as a runner.
What To Do When Le’Veon Bell Returns
All-Pro Le’Veon Bell appears set to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers next week before the deadline of November 13th, and that will be an interesting story to follow once he does.
James Conner is second in the NFL in rushing (706 rushing yards) and has been equally effective as a pass catcher as he has 38 receptions for 379 receiving yards and one touchdown.
In some respects, he’s doing better than Bell did all of last season as he’s averaging 4.7 rushing yards per carry. In comparison, Bell only averaged 4.0 yards per carry in 2017. Pittsburgh in all likelihood believe they need Le’Veon Bell to win a Super Bowl, but the question becomes how will the Steelers locker room embrace the embattled running back?
The offensive line, the guys blocking for him, have been outspoken about Bell since training camp and were peeved when Bell’s departure lingered into the regular-season.
Prepare for some fireworks.
Who wins Thursday night’s game at Heinz Field? Leave your comments below!
![[NEWS] Beyoncé called out over last-minute endorsement of Beto O’Rourke](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/beyonce.jpg?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by sloppyvinyl | Nov 7, 2018 | MUSIC, NEWS
Bey is the latest celebrity to encourage fans to vote, but she has upset some followers with the timing of her Election Day message.
The popular singer shared a post on Instagram endorsing Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke, who is running for Senate in her home state of Texas. On Tuesday, Beyoncé posted about how grateful she was to be politically active.
“We can’t voice our frustrations and complain about what’s wrong without voting and exercising our power to make it right. We need you,” she wrote, adding, “Every vote counts.”
Some people liked her message, but others not so much after she posting Tuesday evening, a little after 5 p.m. local time in Texas.
“R u kidding with this timing,” one person commented, while another wrote, “Really bey, you endorse him now … THREE HOURS BEFORE THE POLLS CLOSE!”
“WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG?!?!” added someone else.
Another person shared, “Soooo why didn’t you post this…literally any time sooner than right before the polls close? What a wasted effort. Your voice could’ve been exponentially more impactful on this election.”
However, there were some that came to her defense, with one person explaining, “She didn’t have to post at all lol chill.” Another wrote: “Y’all are ungrateful and raggedy. FOR REAL. Y’all can go to hell for trying to make this woman feel bad for doing good. STRAIGHT. TO. HELL.”
Although Beyoncé may not have specifically endorsed Beto O’Rourke ahead of Tuesday’s election, it was pretty much a given that she would never have thrown her support behind Ted Cruz. She has always made her political stance very clear and remains close with the Obama’s.
For what it’s worth, O’Rourke approved of Beyoncé’s endorsement, timing and all.
![[GOSSIP] Tristan Thompson ‘Full Of Regret’ After Seeing How Much He Hurt Khloe Kardashian](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tristan-thompson-regrets-cheating-on-khloe-kardashian-750x422-1524659894-1_crop.jpg?resize=750%2C422&ssl=1)
by sloppyvinyl | Nov 7, 2018 | Entertainment, Gossip
Tristan Thompson’s actions are sinking in after watching the Nov. 4 episode of KUWTK’S.
It’s all fun and games until your cheating tape is viewed by your girlfriend’s whole family and the entire world.
It’s been almost seven months since the footage leaked of Tristan Thompson, 27, messing around with two women, but the consequences of his actions has the Cleveland Cavaliers player feeling guilty.
After the latest Keeping Up with the Kardashians episode aired on Nov. 4, Tristan finally witnessed the actual drama that followed within the Kardashian family when his infidelity went public.
“Tristan is full of regret after seeing how much he hurt not only Khloe Kardashian but the whole Kardashian family by his actions,” a source close to the Cavs player shares with HollywoodLife.
The episode was one of the most emotionally tense in KUWTK history, as even Khloe revealed on Instagram that Sunday’s episode is “incredibly difficult emotionally.
The source also added…” He feels bad that he betrayed Khloe’s love and trust, especially during a critical time in their relationship, just as she was about to give birth to his baby.”
Smh, now he’s feeling regretful. When will some men learn that they have a good women!
Leave your comments down below letting me know your thoughts.
![[MUSIC] Ariana Grande Falls, Tears Up During ‘Thank U, Next’ Performance on ‘Ellen’](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/F3406638-7BCE-4D0C-99D8-20C7F844484B.jpeg?resize=1080%2C600&ssl=1)
by sloppyvinyl | Nov 7, 2018 | MUSIC
A little stumble or fumble… that did not stop the pop star as she continued on with her performance Wednesday on The Ellen Show.
https://youtu.be/zE9xQKJ0_0A
The 25-year-old pop singer gave her first performance of her new breakup anthem “thank u, next” for the crowd, channeling the hit 1996 film First Wives Club for her all-white girl group ensembles with pals, Tayla Parx and Victoria Monet.
“One day I’ll walk down the aisle / Holding hands with my mama / I’ll be thanking my dad / ‘Cause she grew from the drama,” she sang. “Only wanna do it once, real bad / Gon’ make that s–t last / God forbid something happens / Least this song is a smash,” she sings fighting back tears
The ladies danced around to the tune on the stage, which was set up to look like a wedding reception.
Grande, at one point stood up on a chair, bopping to her song in white heeled boots, but when she stepped down, she stumbled and fell, you then hear her say “Oh my god!”
The slight slip up made her giggle but sure enough she didn’t stop as she went into the next verse.
After the performance ended, DeGeneres told Grande, “Thank you for being here. That was amazing! That was awesome. You’ve had a rough year. We all love you. We support you. Most importantly, the name of the CD is Sweetener—and you are all going home with her CD!”
WATCH FULL PERFORMANCE HERE
https://youtu.be/39fWFA9sIFo
![[SPORTS] C.J. MCCOLLUM WELCOMES ROOKIE GUARD TO NBA WITH SICK CROSSOVER](https://i0.wp.com/sloppyvinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_8477-1-6.jpg?resize=700%2C500&ssl=1)
by sloppyvinyl | Nov 7, 2018 | SPORTS
McCollum Taking Ankles And Souls To Begin The Season
No young fella, it’s definitely not like guarding someone in the Big East.
C.J. McCollum had his way with the Milwaukee Bucks and rookie guard Donte DiVincenzo on Tuesday night during a hot shooting performance.
The sharp-shooting guard dropped 40 points in the Portland Trail Blazers 118-103 win, and it was his slick move against the former Villanova Wildcat standout that had the crowd oohing and aahing at the Moda Center.
Take a look below.
https://twitter.com/TheRenderNBA/status/1060029465953214465
That’s one hell of a move to put on a kid just looking to earn more minutes off the bench, but it’s nice to see a guy hit a shot for once after humiliating a guy with their handles.
Also, the Portland Trail Blazers look damn good to start this season.
Keep hoopin’.
What’s your favorite crossover of all-time? Leave your comments below!
