Has the media in the week leading up to the Super Bowl become lackluster in today's climate. Matt Lombardo joined me on the latest episode of Deep Cover to talk about this and more concerning the modern state of sports journalism.

Nike went all in on a direct to consumer model a few years back and the results have been disastrous. The impact of that decision still impact the company today.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has put up consistently great numbers at incredible efficiency. But it seems that many have been resistant to placing him in all-time conversations. Brittany Stewart joins me to uncover why that is.

There has been a trend in WNBA coverage for people to focus on drama and talking points more than the on-court product. Sara Kiesler joined me to discuss why this is happening.

Successful teams are often accused of having the refs on their side, where they become scapegoats of sorts. Brittany Stewart joined me to talk about why that is and some of the nuances that come with calling a game.

Has the dominance of Fanatic created a bit of a fast fashion model in sports apparel? Lauren Teague of FanWagn joined me to discuss the way the market leader in apparel has shifted the calculus of the industry with their various aquisitons of other memorabilia and apparel entities.

The NBA's new media has been a success and a triumph for the league. But has that come at the expense of continuity and increase in frustration for fans at home? Sophia Prieto joins me to discuss.

Griffin Prock shared some insights with me about how traditional media outlets like ESPN have pivoted to incorporate lifestyle influencers into sports content and what that means for the trajectory of the way sports is covered. Check out the full episode on the Deep Cover Podcast.

There were no Black head coaches hired in this NFL this off-season. Matt Lombardo and I discussed why that is and why it's a problem for the NFL on the latest episode of Deep Cover.

We all love our fan gear, but how does sustainability fit into that picture? I talked with Lauren Teague, founder of FanWagn, to discuss how her company approaches making sustainability a core goal in an industry filled with fast fashion and textile waste.

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👷‍♂️The old cement tower near Hudson’s Riverfront Park will be torn down by the end of the month.

Our Small Grants Scheme will open on Monday 20 April! 🗓️ Applicants will have 8 weeks to submit outline proposals 💷 Funding: between £500 and £15,000 ➡️ We particularly welcome proposals based on our Long-term vision and research that informs alcohol policy debates

Θαλάσσιο #drone στη Λευκάδα: Ανεπίσημη παραδοχή των #Ουκρανών σε επικοινωνία με #Έλληνες αξιωματούχους

The #USMNT lineup choice vs Belgium was...interesting to say the least. Does Tim Weah actually provide value as a true RB? Or Max Arfsten as a true LB in a back 4? We discuss that and more on this week's episode! Video: youtu.be/Dda47Z9WQlQ Audio: linktr.ee/thedppod

You may be wearing forever chemicals every single day without realizing it. PFAS researcher Dr. Graham Peaslee explains why some clothing is often treated with forever chemicals. Watch this full episode of "The Truth of the Matter": https://youtu.be/-ijOXCsC-fM 

#China #floods #Qinzhou #Guangxi #heavyRain #extremeweather #climate #destruction #anomaly #climatecrisis 🌧️🇨🇳 Extreme rainfall triggers flooding in Qinzhou, China 🌧️ On April 27, Qinzhou was hit by intense and persistent rainfall, leading to serious urban flooding.

📌Protests are spreading across Europe in support of detained Global Sumud flotilla activists, as demonstrators take to the streets in cities including The Hague, Madrid, and Florence. 📌From protest camps outside government buildings to mass rallies in public squares.

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Magical! Brussels has turned into a giant rainbow to celebrate its Pride this weekend! 💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Credit: calummcswiggan on Instagram

🌮 ' TACO TUESDAY ' 🌮 So what is it today, Taco Boy ... 👀 #taco #trump #tacotuesday #news #trending

A speeding motorcyclist attempts a dangerous stunt but loses control. The bike slides out, launching him into a concrete barrier as it crashes behind him, showing how quickly a thrill can turn into disaster. #reels #viral #CaughtOnCamera #ExtremeSports #unexpected

Shoot Carrots at Rocks in Today's Turbo Tunnel play here: play.google.com/store/apps/d... #TonisTurboTunnel #indiegame

Just as we all predicted, Joc goes deep from the leadoff spot for his third big fly of the season! It’s 1-0 Rangers early.

Frustration at #SanSiro 💔🔴⚫ The #Milan fans let their feelings be known after missing out on the #UCL. #SerieA #acmilan #italy #italia #football #footballnews #footballculture #footballfans #footballsupporters #fyp #bluesky #sport #sports #ultras

Alright Mitch. That’s enough kid. 😂 Subscribe 👉 @funny_as_puck #Hockey #NHL

The dating pool and the pool in which you build community from w/in the gay community intersects. It shouldn’t be a surprise that people have dated their friends or people that they’re cordial with. The only issue is that humans are flawed and create messy situations.

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🏀 Underdog zum Pokalsieg: ALBA Berlins Frauen schreiben Geschichte! Kapitänin Lena Gohlisch über Titel, Teamspirit & den Spagat zwischen Profisport und Arztjob. Jetzt reinhören in die neue Sportstunde 🎧🔥

The Washington Times also cofounded OAN who use them as their main news source (2:18 min video) www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/ma... 3/10

Hawaii found a way around Citizens United. Other states are following. This “Corporate Power Reset” strategy was developed by Attorney Tom Moore of the Center for American Progress. Rather than trying to restrict corporate speech, it redefines the powers corporations have in the first place.

You’re exhausted, but your brain won’t stop. Racing thoughts, what-ifs. Your brain is trying to hold onto it all so it doesn’t get lost. Try writing it down before bed, then close the notebook. That signals to your brain it doesn’t have to keep running all night. #mentalhealth

Come and join me LIVE today, Wednesday February 18th at 2pm EST!

What does a black hole sound like? 🎤🎶🧪 Astrophysicist @erikahamden.bsky.social breaks down how the supermassive black hole at the center of the Perseus galaxy cluster releases energy into the surrounding hot gas, generating enormous pressure waves that ripple through the cluster.

✨ #Bewusstsein entsteht nicht einfach an einem Ort🗺️ im #Gehirn.🧠 📺 youtu.be/C2FVIbAyaH4 📎 philosophies.de/index.php/20... #Zoomposium #WolfSinger #Neurowissenschaft #PhilosophieDesGeistes #Qualia #HardProblem #Neurophilosophie #KI #NeuronaleKorrelate #Hirnforschung #Bewusstseinsforschung

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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO after 15 years. John Ternus takes over in the Fall as Apple doubles down on hardware and on-device AI. With rivals investing $650B in cloud AI in 2026, can Apple’s privacy-first, device-integrated strategy win? ▶️ zurl.co/5fBfe #Apple #AI #BigTech #GoodRevenue

Custom engraved stainless steel challenge coins for a crew with the St. Louis Park, Minnesota Fire Department. Team building and honor. #customengraved #challengecoins #engravedchallengecoins #stlouisparkfiredepartment #firefighterchallengecoins #firefightergifts

Israel kills 6 Palestinians in an attack on a police site in the Al-Tawam area north of Gaza City.

We won’t have a retail US Central Bank Digital Currency (they will produce an internal one) which means the US Government will rely on Tech Companies or Banks to issue Digital Dollars. All USD will be digital. 🇺🇸RLUSD🇺🇸

¿Quién manda aquí? ¿Eh? La Gallina Turuleta... 🐔

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 Happy Holidays

🇷🇺🤡🇷🇺 In case you missed it, the Third ANTI-FASCIST Forum was held in Moscow, with delegations from 100 unnamed countries in attendance… The man speaking is Yury Afonin, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee of the State Duma on Security and Anti-Corruption.

Policy shift means endangered whales and turtles no longer protected from Gulf oil drilling. Watch Climate check with @cherylwillsny1 on Spectrum News NY1. Watch on Spectrum/Comcast cable. Spectrum News app, Apple TV, Roku and Xumo

We spotted the new Star Wars Huggin’ Grogu Electronic Action Figure on the shelves at Walmart. It sells for $29.97. This interactive toy features over twenty sounds and lets Grogu give the included Anzellan figure a galactic embrace.

Don't miss your chance to see CITI Program at SCT 2026! We're here with Michael Brown, Senior Director of Client Services at BRANY, and would love to share more information about our clinical research content offerings. Find us at booth # 1! #SCT2026 #ClinicalResearch

#8647 #FDT #DV1 #ProudBlue

♥️♥️♥️ #sozialismus #liebknecht #Luxemburg #lenin

Watch me do a job interview with the worst person ever and learn how noncompete agreements are trapping 30 million Americans in jobs they can't leave.

Und weiter geht's, mit Milano Cortina. Mit leichtem Infekt selbst zur Untätigkeit auf der Couch gezwungen, kann man immerhin den ganzen Tag grandiosen Spitzensport in schönen Landschaften schauen. 🤧 #Olympics2026 #MilanoCortina #Tina #Milo

Dave "Professor Dave" Farina explains why he believes evidence, sources and data are constantly beaten out by lies and conspiracy theories. 🗣️ "It's never going to be as exciting as this sensationalist bullsh*t!" Clip: youtube.com/shorts/8nOt7o5DKLU Full: youtube.com/watch?v=F2fhLAZd250 ⚛️🧪

That American Evangelical money is being put to good use I see.

The West Wing S04E04 - The Red Mass Clip number 0025 #TheWestWing

Laura Fourrier and LoisAnn Shannon are on display until June 1st! View the artwork M-F, 9am-5pm or before public performances! #cpactn #localart #twoweeks

Nobody on the field more deserving

#TomodachiLifeLivingTheDream Video Moments. Advanced Beanie Hat? More so than Meggy's?.

In Ueno, I found a place that's "beyond the level of a typical standing bar." 🏠 [Hasi-bero] 📍 1-14-9 Higashi-Ueno, #Taito-ku, #Tokyo ☎ 080-7327-8406 🚃🚶 1 minute walk from Naka-Okachimachi Station

Viral 15-second clip shows a honey badger caught in the jaws of a crocodile along a muddy riverbank before managing to twist free & escape. #honeybadger #nature #dangerous #crocodile 🐊

Trump said James Talarico (the Pastor) insulted Jesus, great response 👇