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Tag: Sports

  • I Refuse to Budget My Childhood Video Games!

    I Refuse to Budget My Childhood Video Games!

    ESPN put out a tweet this week that’s a version of the $15 budget meme, featuring tiers from $1-5, featuring sports video games mostly from the early 2000’s. Usually I’ll play along and at least offer up an answer or attempt to make the $15 budget, but this time I simply refuse. The list of […]

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  • The Masters 2020

    The Masters 2020

    To steal a phrase that rings loud in our hearts every April year:Hello friends…We welcome you once again to The Tailgate Society, coming to you in print from Not Augusta, Georgia. I asked Ted if he could try getting me a press credential this year. I think he’s still laughing at me severalmonths later. 2020 […]

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  • Lesson Learned: No More Taking Sports for Granted!

    Lesson Learned: No More Taking Sports for Granted!

    After the longest period in many of our lives without access to any live sports whatsoever, plenty of sports fans seem to be having the same revelation — a lot of our identity revolves around sports, our favorite players, and our chosen teams. This may not exactly be news to a lot of us, but […]

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  • Sports are coming back, and so is sports betting!

    Sports are coming back, and so is sports betting!

    This week will see the return of real, live golf. Not just a group of 4 guys on the course alone, but a whole tournament!

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  • Stuff ‘N Things 2.09: FOOTBALL IS BACK!

    Stuff ‘N Things 2.09: FOOTBALL IS BACK!

    Welcome to the Stuff ‘N Things podcast! We’re talking a lot of Iowa sports and whatever nonsense we may drift off in to! We’re always open for questions, you can find us at @StuffNThingsPod on Twitter. Check it out, if you don’t like it, we’ll refund your money! We are officially back for the 2019 season! On […]

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  • The Future of Sports Journalism is Female

    The Future of Sports Journalism is Female

    You know what’s funny? There’s men around the country sitting on their asses right now, typing away on their phones and laptops, trash talking knowledgeable and qualified women who are actively pursuing sports as a career. What is it these men are so threatened by? Obviously, not all men think this way, thankfully! But, what […]

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  • Sports and Courts: Improving Video Review

    Sports and Courts: Improving Video Review

    Sports and courts really aren’t that different.

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  • Wrestling Rewind: A look back at the best matches of 2016

    Wrestling Rewind: A look back at the best matches of 2016

    2016 was an amazing year for the WWE and pro wrestling in general. We were treated to new feuds, rising new stars and a couple of phenomenal matches along the way. We witnessed the ascent of AJ Styles in WWE, something only fantasized about until this past year. We saw the emergence of the Women’s […]

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  • Australian Open Finals preview

    Australian Open Finals preview

    Talk about a final of legends. If you are a tennis fan this is a must watch Australian Open final. Both the men’s and the women’s finals will be legendary match ups. Serena and Venus Williams on the women’s side and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the men’s side. Both sets of players are […]

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  • Why sports means something to us

    Why sports means something to us

    Has your team ever won something spectacular in miraculous fashion? You were so happy you didn’t care who you hugged or celebrated with. Has your team ever lost a game and you were so angry or upset that you vent to whoever will listen? Then that one person comes to you and says “don’t worry… […]

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