NFL flexes its content muscle

The NFL cleverly makes audibles on which games it will slot into prime time, recently moving the Bears – Rams game into a headline spot. It’s easy to see what goes into a decision like this when the two ‘replacement’ teams are from major cities. But while Chicago versus Los Angeles sounds good on paper,…

Most Tweeted NFL Games … really?

The @dallascowboys at @Eagles matchup on @SNFonNBC was the Most Tweeted Game of Week 10’s Thursday and Sunday action (per @TwitterSports) 1. @dallascowboys at @Eagles on Sunday night 2. @Panthers at @steelers on Thursday night 3. @Saints at @Bengals pic.twitter.com/fZpQlFSKvW — NFL345 (@NFL345) November 12, 2018   The NFL’s communications department (@NFL345) reports that last…

Hawks, Bruins go classical

View this post on Instagram ◾️▫️◾️©️◾️▫️◾️ A post shared by Chicago Blackhawks (@nhlblackhawks) on Nov 10, 2018 at 6:29am PST There are few things that stir our drink like a throwback jersey. And let’s face it, throwbacks typically don’t come any smoother than those produced by the NHL. The Winter Classic games in particular, help…

Melbourne Cup’s global appeal

View this post on Instagram Megan Gale with Magic Circle and The Lexus Melbourne Cup ready for tomorrow's big race. Picture: Tim Carrafa. #Heraldsun #Melbourne @timcarrafa #melbournecup #springracing @megankgale #flemington @flemingtonvrc A post shared by Herald Sun (@heraldsunphoto) on Nov 4, 2018 at 11:51pm PST The race that stops Australia continues to give pause to…

Raiders v Niners: Battle of the Bay

View this post on Instagram #raiders #raidersblackhole #raidernation #destruction #nfl #nfluk #nflwembley @raiders @nfl A post shared by John (@ace311) on Sep 29, 2014 at 1:09am PDT It’s been a while since the Battle of the Bay meant something and it’d be a long bow to draw to say it means something now. This is…