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by sloppyvinyl | Oct 30, 2018 | SPORTS
Eagles Among Winners At Trade Deadline
Today marked the NFL trade deadline which is the final day where trades can be made by teams.
On a day with anticipated movement and shopping, we saw NFC East contenders get stronger, other contenders stand pat and some teams struggling do away with key players.
Here I will be dissecting who I thought won the day and who I thought lost it.
Let’s take a look.
Trade Deadline Winners
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots saw teams in the AFC East sit on their hands at the NFL trade deadline while teams expected to try to wrest away the AFC crown from them also were quiet.
It was surprising to not see the Chiefs look to add some secondary help with the uncertainty surrounding Eric Berry’s health and availability.
That’s a win for New England, who continue to round into form after five consecutive wins. New England plays its best football in November and December, so today may be looked at as a missed opportunity for teams like the Chargers, Steelers and Chiefs.
Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia made a huge addition to their team by adding the Lions top pass catcher over the past five seasons in Golden Tate.
Tate brings versatility at the wide receiver position, specifically in the slot where Philly has struggled to get production from this season.
There are a number of interesting ways coach Doug Pederson will look to utilize the 30-year-old receiver, just count Carson Wentz in as a happy man on this day.
Washington Redskins
That’s one way to curtail a huge trade by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Redskins grabbed one of the better safeties in the NFL in Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on Tuesday which now gives Washington one of the premier secondaries in the NFL that’s anchored by D.J. Swearinger.
HaHa Clinton-Dix was the best player in the Green Bay Packers secondary as their move to send Clinton-Dix in a trade was more about cap space.
Trade Deadline Losers
Houston Texans
While replacing an injured Will Fuller with one of the best receivers in the NFL in Demaryius Thomas is a thumb up, Houston’s need for an offensive lineman at either the left tackle or right tackle position was more of a need.
Deshaun Watson has been sacked a league-high 26 times, although he has only been sacked once over the past two weeks.
Los Angeles Rams
It’s quite a gamble on Los Angeles’ part to do away with draft picks for a relatively inconsistent and unproven young player like Dante Fowler, who was lost in a part-time role for a defense once considered the best in the NFL.
Fowler has two sacks on the season, and the Rams pass rush minus Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh has been mostly a disappoint. The Rams are hoping he can help change that, but for a 2019 third round pick and 2020 fifth round pick? The Jaguars won this trade.
New York Giants
The Giants traded away Eli Apple and Damon Harrison last week, but they saw the Cowboys, Eagles, and Redskins all get richer by adding players who can contribute to a contender now, not later.
In a way, whether you consider the Giants losers or not at the trade deadline is perfectly acceptable. New York at 1-7 have seen their season basically come to an end, with the remaining eight games likely to be used as an evaluation.
What are your thoughts on today’s NFL Trade Deadline? Leave your comments below!
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by sloppyvinyl | Oct 30, 2018 | Gossip, MUSIC, News12HipHop
After Nicki called out Cardi on “Queen Radio,” Cardi responded across several Instagram videos
Cardi, 26, called out Minaj, 35, in 10 separate Instagram videos posted on Monday, just hours after Minaj spoke on their ongoing conflict in the latest episode of her Queen Radio show on Apple Music’s Beats 1.
“How you say that I was the wild animal, that I attacked you, that you was mortified, that you was humiliated playing the victim but now you the gangsta. You need to pick a side,” Cardi said in response to Minaj’s radio episode, in which she explained that her friend Rah Ali “really, really beat Cardi’s ass bad” during the Sept. 7 brawl.
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Cardi definitely DID NOT hold back and responded directly to Nicki in a series of videos on Instagram. “You lie so much you can’t keep up with your fuckin’ lies,” Cardi said. “First you say you’ve got the footage, but then you say you wanna pay somebody $100,000 if they give you the footage? Yo, make sense when you’re talking!”
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Nicki claimed that Cardi prevented Offset and 21 Savage from doing a video for their London on the Track collaboration “No Flag,” and also stopped 21 Savage from appearing on the remix to “Krippy Kush.” (Travis Scott allegedly appeared in his place.)
Nicki further claimed that Cardi had previously asked Nicki to appear on her “second single,” but she turned it down, due to the fact that “Motorsport,” which featured both women, was coming out around the same time.
In response to Nicki’s comments about “Motorsport,” Cardi detailed her issues with Nicki allegedly re-recording her verse for the song. In response to Nicki’s “Krippy Kush” comments, Cardi claimed that she’s not close enough to 21 Savage to “have that power” to stop him from working on songs or videos. Cardi then shared an alleged message from the “Krippy Kush” producer Rvssian arguing that Cardi had nothing to do with Savage backing out of the video
Nicki later responded to Cardi’s videos in a series of tweets. “I’ll pay you to take a lie detector test about every claim I made on #QueenRadio,” she wrote. “You won’t. I must admit you’re a convincing liar.” Nicki then invited Cardi to appear on “Queen Radio.”
But in the end, both Nicki and Cardi said that they’re tried of this in going feud and it’s about time for them to put it to rest. “I’m tired of talking about too,” Cardi said. “I’m tired of the fu**ing whole internet s**t , I’m tired of the interview s**t. If you really want to talk about it, you know where to link me… we can talon about it, or we can fight about it. I’m with whatever.”
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“Ok you guys, let’s focus on positive things only from here on out. We’re all so blessed. I know this stuff is entertaining & funny to a lot of people but I won’t be discussing this nonsense anymore. Thank you for the support & encouragement year after year. Love you”.
Drama, Drama, Drama!!
What are your thoughts on Cardi’s Instagram RANT? Feel free to leave a comment down below letting me know what you think of this on going feud between the two enemies.
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by sloppyvinyl | Oct 30, 2018 | SPORTS
Redskins Rise In This Week’s Power Rankings
We are officially past the halfway point of the 2018 regular-season and while that’s something that should bring most of us sadness, there’s a second half of football left to be played and a number of division races on-going.
This week’s power rankings don’t see much movement in the top five, but there are two new teams who moved into the top 10 group.
We will be taking a look at all 32 teams and revealing the toughest remaining game for each team the rest of the season.
Let’s get started.
1. Los Angeles Rams (8-0)
The undefeated Los Angeles Rams will be in tough next Sunday afternoon as they visit the red-hot New Orleans Saints who dating back to last season only has two losses at the Superdome
2. Kansas City Chiefs (7-1)
The Kansas City Chiefs toughest remaining game will be in a few weeks when they play the Los Angeles Rams in New Mexico on Monday Night Football.
3. New Orleans Saints (6-1)
The New Orleans Saints do have the Los Angeles Rams next week, but looking ahead, a Week 15 Monday Night Football matchup vs the Carolina Panthers on the road appears to be their most difficult game remaining.
4. New England Patriots (6-2)
The Patriots will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15, just as they did last year when they won a 27-24 nail-biter at Heinz Field.
5. Los Angeles Chargers (5-2)
Try winning on a short week in Arrowhead. That will be Los Angeles’ task come Week 15 when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs for a Thursday night tilt.
6. Carolina Panthers (5-2)
If it continues the way it is, there’s no question New Orleans and Carolina will be on a collision course for the NFC South. A Week 17 matchup in New Orleans will be difficult.
7. Washington Redskins (5-2)
The Philadelphia Eagles will provide these first place Redskins with a difficult matchup in Week 13 at Lincoln Financial Field, which is a Monday nighter.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2-1)
There’s a Week 16 matchup in New Orleans that will be tough, but facing a Baltimore Ravens team coming off consecutive losses that will be desperate playing in front of their home crowd next Sunday will be a major litmus test for the Steelers.
9. Chicago Bears (4-3)
The Chicago Bears will be at home in the cold, but a Week 14 visit from the Los Angeles Rams will be a great test at Soldier Field.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (4-4)
It’s gonna be a bumpy road for Philadelphia to try to make the postseason with road visits to New Orleans and Los Angeles still on the docket, of the two, Los Angeles is the more challenging matchup.
11. Houston Texans (5-3)
A Week 16 matchup in Philadelphia is one of the few hurdles left for this Houston Texans team on a five-game winning streak
12. Baltimore Ravens (4-4)
A Week 14 matchup in Kansas City is the hardest remaining game for the Baltimore Ravens, who need to start getting wins fast after losing three out of their last four games.
13. Minnesota Vikings (4-3-1)
A Week 13 matchup in Foxboro with the New England Patriots will be tough on Minnesota, especially considering they have a games with Green Bay and Chicago right before.
14. Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
Seattle is on a roll, but a visit to Los Angeles to take on the Rams in Week 10 will pose Seattle with a daunting challenge.
15. Cincinnati Bengals (5-3)
The Bengals get a home visit from the New Orleans Saints in Week 10, a difficult matchup given Cincinnati’s woes on the defensive side of the ball.
16. Green Bay Packers (3-3-1)
The Green Bay Packers are in the middle of a brutal stretch against playoff contenders on the road, their next will be their hardest game remaining as they take on the Patriots.
17. Atlanta Falcons (3-4)
The Atlanta Falcons will visit the New Orleans Saints on Thanksgiving, and considering the injuries Atlanta has continued to pile up on defense, a horrible matchup for Dan Quinn’s team.
18. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-5)
A visit from the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11 represents the toughest remaining game for the slumping Jacksonville Jaguars.
19. Detroit Lions (3-4)
The Detroit Lions will get a road visit from the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13, a matchup coach Matt Patricia is not looking forward to.
20. Miami Dolphins (4-4)
The Miami Dolphins toughest remaining game is a home game in Miami against the New England Patriots in Week 14, a place where they’ve had surprising success against them.
21. Dallas Cowboys (3-4)
The Dallas Cowboys defense will be tested vs the New Orleans Saints in Week 13 as Dallas’ offense will be challenged with scoring points to make it a game.
22. Tennessee Titans (3-4)
The Tennessee Titans have a Monday Night Football road game in Week 12 vs a Houston Texans team that’s on fire.
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a difficult game at M&T Bank Stadium to face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15.
24. Cleveland Browns (2-5-1)
The Cleveland Browns will get a visit from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs next Sunday as they’ll look to stop the bleeding.
25. New York Jets (3-5)
The Patriots typically have something to play for, and considering the Jets likely won’t, a Week 17 game at Gillette Stadium will be their most difficult game this season.
26. Denver Broncos (3-5)
The Broncos will have to start getting division wins soon, and one key one in Week 11 on the road vs the Los Angeles Chargers will be a very hard one to get.
27. Indianapolis Colts (3-5)
A visit to NRG Stadium to face the Houston Texans in Week 14 May be the difference in Indianapolis winning or losing the AFC South.
28. Buffalo Bills (2-6)
The Buffalo Bills will travel to face the New England Patriots in Week 16, a matchup that doesn’t favor the Bills in anyway historically.
29. Arizona Cardinals (2-6)
The Arizona Cardinals will be visiting the Kansas City Chiefs in a few weeks which should pose a significant test for an improving Cardinals defense.
30. San Francisco 49ers (1-7)
The San Francisco 49ers visit to Seattle in Week 13 will be a revenge game for Richard Sherman, but it may get ugly quickly for his 49ers.
31. New York Giants (1-7)
The New York Giants have a Week 14 matchup at FedEx Field vs the Washington Redskins, a game the Redskins in all likelihood will be fighting hard to get during a potential NFC East race.
32. Oakland Raiders (1-6)
The Oakland Raiders will visit Arrowhead Stadium in Week 17, a game Kansas City may need if they stumble between now and then.
What are your thoughts on this week’s NFL power rankings? Leave your comments below!
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by sloppyvinyl | Oct 30, 2018 | SPORTS
Patriots Defense Steals The Show In Buffalo
Tom Brady didn’t have much reason to smile all night long as his offense searched for answers vs the Buffalo Bills defense.
On one particular play with him watching from the sidelines, he would have one as a familiar Patriot put the game to bed on defense.
The New England Patriots fended off a pesky Buffalo Bills team in a 25-6 victory on Monday night at New Era Field.
Long-time Patriots safety Devin McCourty would fuel New England with a 84-yard interception touchdown return midway through the fourth quarter to help turn back the upset minded Bills.
A unit that’s experienced it’s struggles this season took advantage of the NFL’s worst offense.
The New England Patriots held the Buffalo Bills to 4-for-13 on third down and 46 total rushing yards.
One of the stables of the Buffalo Bills offense, which hasn’t been any good in 2018, is their rushing attack.
Knowing that, Bill Belichick forced backup Bills quarterback Derek Anderson into beating him as he took away Buffalo’s rushing attack.
New England failed to get much pressure with Buffalo’s offense dinking and dunking its way through the game, but on a play where they did, linebacker Kyle Van Noy forced a fumble on a sack in the third quarter that would be recovered in Buffalo territory and lead to a New England field goal.
On a night where offense was hard to come by, it was Patriots running back James White making the plays for New England.
The always reliable pass catching back finished the game with a team-high 10 receptions to go along with 79 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown.
White scored New England’s only touchdown of the game on a brisk and cool night in Western, New York as New England won their fifth straight game.
This was expected to be an easy detour for the New England Patriots, who coming in had scored at least 38 points in each of their last four games, but it was anything but despite the final score.
The Buffalo Bills made it hard on the New England Patriots offense, specifically the offensive line, as their front four dominated against the Patriots, limiting them in the rush game and forcing Brady to make quick decisions with the ball.
The rushing attack of New England struggled without running back Sony Michel (knee) and right tackle Marcus Cannon (concussion) available for this game.
It was a 12-6 game entering the fourth quarter before New England finally got in the end zone early in the fourth quarter.
Tom Brady failed to throw a touchdown pass as he finished with 324 passing yards while completing 64 percent of his passes.
Julian Edelman would finish the game with a team-high 104 receiving yards to go along with nine receptions.
Buffalo came out offensively with a few different wrinkles to open the game to throw the Patriots off guard as they ran the wildcat formation with LeSean McCoy and Chris Ivory out of the backfield.
Derek Anderson, who was signed just two weeks ago by the Bills, made his second start for Buffalo in place of injured quarterback Josh Allen, who is dealing with a sprained right elbow.
Understanding the limitations of the veteran quarterback and the fact he’s still very much learning the playbook, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll would run a mostly conservative game-plan through three quarters.
In a performance that would suffice given what their play at quarterback would be with Nathan Peterman at the helm, Derek Anderson would finish the game with 290 passing yards and one interception as he completed 56 percent of his passes.
Anderson would be helped off the field after being sacked by Kyle Van Noy late in the fourth quarter and would be replaced by Peterman.
LeSean McCoy, who missed most of last week’s game vs the Indianapolis Colts, struggled to find room for much of the night behind Buffalo’s offensive line.
McCoy would be held to a pedestrian 13 rushing yards on 12 carries but would add six receptions for 82 receiving yards to salvage his line.
The Buffalo Bills (2-6) will have a short week to prepare for the Chicago Bears in a home game at New Era Field this Sunday afternoon.
A positive for New England’s offense this week will be that they didn’t turn the ball over after doing so three times last week.
It’s the first game this season in which the Patriots have not turned the ball over as they had 13 turnovers coming into the game after turning the ball over just 12 times all of last season.
While it wasn’t pretty, New England will take it as they appear to be in the driver’s seat in the AFC East.
Tom Brady has dominated the Buffalo Bills in his career, improving to 29-3 after tonight’s win vs the Buffalo Bills, the most wins by any quarterback vs a team in NFL history.
The New England Patriots will welcome the Green Bay Packers into Gillette Stadium on Sunday night in a highly anticipated matchup between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.
What are your thoughts on New England’s Monday night win in Buffalo? Leave your comments below!
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by sloppyvinyl | Oct 30, 2018 | SPORTS
Splash Bro Goes For 52 vs Bulls
That’s one way to break out of a shooting slump.
Warriors guard Klay Thompson exploded for 52 points on Monday night in the Golden State Warriors 149-124 victory vs the Chicago Bulls in the United Center.
In an amazing shooting display, Klay Thompson broke his teammate Stephen Curry’s single-game record of made 3-pointers with 14 on Monday night.
The 14th 3-pointer came at the 4:53 mark of the third quarter as Thompson, coming off a pick by Stephen Curry, drained a long ball from the right wing as he held his right-hand up in approval.
Thompson has a red-hot start as he scored 22 points in the first quarter before going into the half with 36 points as he hit 10 3-pointers in the half, also an NBA record.
It was just two seasons ago when Klay Thompson embarked on a similarly unbelievable shooting night as he scored a career-high 60 points in just 29 minutes vs the Indiana Pacers.
He accomplished tonight’s feat in just 27 minutes as he did not play in the fourth quarter.
Thompson came into tonight mired in a ugly slump as he was averaging only 15.1 PPG on 39 percent shooting while making only five of his 36 shots from beyond the arc.
After scorching the house that M.J. built ablaze, it’s a reminder that Golden State has two of the greatest shooters in NBA history on their team.
What are your thoughts on Klay Thompson’s record breaking performance? Leave your comments below!
