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The 2024 LEC campaign is nearing its end, and League of Legends fans have already had enough of the LEC Season Finals, calling it a “snooze fest” as the season comes to a close. The LEC format featuring a three-split model followed by a Season Finals hasn’t been...

‘Snooze fest’: LEC fans call for Riot to change ‘anticlimactic’ finals

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Despite assembling a roster often compared to the “Dream Team” of 1992, the 2024 Olympics version of Team USA sometimes struggled to live up to the great expectations placed upon them. Although the American All-Star roster ultimately won another gold medal, Carmelo Anthony, one of the most successful basketball Olympians of all time believes two teams, in particular, could cause issues in the near future: France and Canada.

Carmelo Anthony issues France, Canada Warning to Team USA after Olympics

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Abandoned from a young age, the Maneater looks for warmth in the cold, dark Mineshaft of Lethal Company. If you don’t have a loving touch and leave the Maneater starved of affection, you might just become its dinner. Added into Lethal Company v60, the Maneater brings a unique mechanic...

What is the Maneater in Lethal Company?

The Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia entered its final week on Wednesday, Aug. 21 with PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, featuring a massive $2 million prize pool and 24 teams in attendance. EWC is a key event in the competitive PUBG calendar; a record prize pool aside, teams will also...

Esports World Cup PUBG 2024: Schedule, players, teams, and more

The 2024 Pokémon World Championships has been a rollercoaster of hype, and it became infinitely better during the closing ceremony where it was revealed Pokémon Owner’s cards would be returning in the Trading Card Game next year. There were many exciting reveals during the Aug. 18 Pokémon...

Name and claim: Pokémon Owner’s cards returning to TCG again next year

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The blatant cheating during the TCG tournament had trainers upset.

Pokémon TCG Player Caught On Film Cheating at Worlds

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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A Pokemon TCG competitor's gesture changed the entire course of the tournament.

Pokemon TCG Competitor Disqualified in Quarterfinals, Throws Entire World Championships Tournament Into Chaos

As Doctor Doom sets his eyes on Fortnite island, Jonesy and Hope join their hands to protect the island and investigate the bad guy’s nefarious plans. After dealing damage to players or NPCs at new points of interest in Fortnite, Jonesy asks you to look for evidence at the Redline Rig. However, the place is big, and finding a piece of buried evidence can be daunting. If you’re having trouble finding the piece of evidence, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

How to investigate Redling Rig for evidence and bring it to Hope in Fortnite

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Black Myth: Wukong is not an open-world game. It’s a linear experience with specific bosses blocking your path, and you’ll unlock additional chapters as you go through the game. You might not unlock everything during your first pass, and if so, does this mean you can repeat chapters?

Can you repeat chapters in Black Myth Wukong?

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There is certainly an argument that Yevgeny Kafelnikov was a bully to Iga Swiatek on social media. Sure, the former ATP No. 1 has a right to his opinions, but the way one words things and the potentially sexist motives behind them are important too. The fact is that in a recent spat, Kafelnikov's attack of Swiatek was not fully thought out on his part.

Daria Kasatkina stands up to social media bully of Iga Swiatek

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Dubbed the “Milano-Cortina Games,” the upcoming Winter Olympics will be 17 days of sporting events in and around the stunning Italian Alps. In 2026, the Milano-Cortina event will host the Winter Olympic Games from February 6 to February 22. One month later, the Paralympics will see athletes competing in six sports, going from March 6 to March 15. In total, 3,500 athletes will be representing 93 countries.

Everything To Know About The 2026 Winter Olympics In Italy

Incineroar has been one of the most popular Pokémon in the VGC metagame, but results from the World Championships show signs of weakness for the Gen VII Fire Starter. The Regulation G meta at Pokémon Worlds this year has been ruled by a handful of threats like Rapid Strike Urshifu, Rillaboom, Calyrex, and, of course, Incineroar. The chances were very high that at least one of these Pokémon would take home the trophy. It wasn’t to be, however, with the ever-present fire cat instead running into its first slump.

Incineroar makes history at Pokémon Worlds 2024… and not in a good way

The uproar over modern League of Legends ranked continues, with players this week declaring they’ve been “miserable” for much of the Season 14 grind. The biggest issue, fans agree, is there’s simply too many competitive League splits now, with the near-constant resets slowly driving everyone away.

Miserable LoL players blast 3 splits as ‘way too many’ as ranked woes snowball

With VALORANT Champions 2024 zooming toward its final series, players around the world are eagerly awaiting the promised reveal of the game’s next agent. And a few leaks might have given some fans a glimpse into the future—including the name and role of the upcoming character. According to...

VALORANT’s upcoming agent may have had their name and role leaked

Look out Fortnite, there’s a challenger in town in the battle for the crown of best collabs after Dave the Diver’s surprising trio of announcements today. Ahead of Gamescom’s Opening Night Live on Aug. 20, Dave the Diver appeared in the pre-show with a hat trick of collaboration announcements that expand the depth (pun intended) of the title.

Dave the Diver is going head-to-head with Fortnite for the crown of best collabs

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Leaked Riot video suggests where pro VALORANT events will be held in 2025—including Canada

Countless VALORANT fans that have been waiting for the first VCT event in Canada, and now, the wait might be coming to an end, according to...

Leaked Riot video suggests where pro VALORANT events will be held in 2025—including Canada

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