New Hockey Video Game is First Ever Feature Licenses from Multiple Sports Leagues (including NHL)

by Sportsologist - March 9, 20200

Apple revealed “Ultimate Rivals” from Bit Fry Game Studios, Inc., a new sports game franchise that brings together athletes across hockey, basketball, football, baseball and soccer into a single officially licensed video game, a first in sports and gaming. In “Ultimate Rivals: The Rink,” the first title in the franchise,

Green Day: Father of All Album Review

by Russ_Cohen - February 7, 2020February 7, 20200

Green Day has a new album entitled “Father of All M-Fers”. We expect nothing less from a band that has never sung a “curse free” concert in their lives, and nor should they. I bought the CD and I’m glad I did. It had a booklet, with photos, credits and

Holiday Sports Book Reviews

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by Russ_Cohen - December 21, 20190

Here is my yearly list so let’s get to it. The late, great, Harvey Frommer, would provide one so I hope I can live up to his great standards. Ballpark – Knopf Publishing The first one on the list is Brooklyn. To me, that’s right. In my book, “Pioneers of Baseball”, I

Maybe Next Year Review

by Russ_Cohen - October 26, 20190

Maybe next year is a documentary about the Philadelphia Eagles, their fans and how they are connected to the city and the team. It features hope, anger, fear, and the highs and lows that only Eagles fans seem to go through every hour, not every season. Through good health and failing

The Great Pizza Challenge Begins

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by Russ_Cohen - October 25, 2019February 1, 20200

If you don't like frozen pizza then look away. If you eat it as most people do, then here are the first four in the competition: Download the sheet and see who can beat one of these contenders. Russ-Pizza-DecemberRuss-Pizza-January 2 I've eaten at a lot of local places in other cities and will

fuboTV Gave Julie Stewart-Binks the Break She Was Working Towards

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by Russ_Cohen - October 22, 2019October 22, 20190

Julie Stewart-Binks is a sports journalist, a comedian, a Canadian, and a knowledgeable sports reporter. She’s witty, smart and driven. Now she is the top talent at Fubo TV and her story on how she got there is a testament to her stick-to-itiveness. “My first job was with Hockey Night in Canada.

Baltimore Comic-Con Had It All

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by Russ_Cohen - October 21, 2019October 27, 20190

This show has an amazing selection of book vendors, artists and some actors and wrestlers mixed in. It had many things going on. Here are some highlights. There was a fair amount of cosplay going on. I always appreciate the time and effort put into their costumes. I did see the actor

Wizard World Columbus Brings Big Con Feel to Small Market

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by Rob Bertrand - October 19, 2019October 19, 20190

Wizard World has always done a good job of bringing a small slice of the San Diego and New York Comic Con experience to smaller markets like Columbus, Ohio. From celebrity guest appearances, an artist alley, multiple panels, and a cosplay contest, patrons had more than enough choices in terms

That’s My Team Book Review

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by Russ_Cohen - October 15, 20190

That’s My Team is a book that will be out soon. The publisher is Rowman and Littlefield. This book explores the origins of sports and team names. Paul Volponi the author is an English teacher and has done a nice job. He does lay out the Washington Redskins controversy as

Banana Wave Banana Milk Hits The Spot

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by Russ_Cohen - September 18, 20190

If you want to get punched in the face with great banana taste, then this will be your drink of choice. The incredibly versatile milk is only 80 calories per serving with no fat and 19 grams of carbs, 1 gram of protein and 12 grams of sugar in an