Category: Anthony Mahon
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Tyreek Hill
Photo Credit: Chigaco Tribune Written by Anthony Mahon April 25th was a day where media coverage was dedicated mostly to the impending NFL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee. The football world was excited to see what teams the top prospects in the nation would go to. However, the story quickly became…
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Black Men and Mental Health Stigma
Written by Anthony Mahon Art by Alyssa Luongo In 2016, #YouGoodMan began trending on Twitter after rapper Kid Cudi openly discussed his mental health struggles. Cudi’s post helped to renew and spread a dialogue about the stigmatization of black men and mental health. Two years later, it’s very much still…
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The UFC Is the Architect of its Own Problems
Written by Anthony Mahon UFC 229 was supposed to be the biggest night in the mixed martial arts organization’s near 25-year history. While “biggest night in history” is usually a hyperbole-based marketing tool, the UFC more than backed it up. The main event of the card saw 26-0 UFC Lightweight…
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Bob McNair Defended Jerry Richardson, Because of Course he Did
Written by Anthony Mahon Houston Texans owner Bob McNair has made no secret of his obsession with putting his foot in his mouth. A few months ago, McNair referred to anthem-protesting football players as “inmates,” prompting multiple responses via Twitter. I can appreciate ppl being candid. Don’t apologize! You meant…
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The Ugly Truth about Vermont Racism
Written by Anthony Mahon “Be careful.” Those were the last two words that came out of my mother’s mouth over the phone when I told her about the increased white nationalist presence in Burlington. When I tell other people where I go to school, a few things come to mind:…
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XFL; Football 2: MAGA Boogaloo
Written by Anthony Mahon After years of anticipation, the sports world rejoiced when WWE majority owner Vince McMahon announced the return of the widely acclaimed professional football league XFL. Well, not quite. If anyone remembers the XFL, they’ll recall that it was very far from widely acclaimed. After just one…
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The Troubling State of the UFC
Written by Anthony Mahon Last week, I read a Deadspin piece by Patrick Wyman titled “Who Cares About The UFC In 2018?” While the title of the article is a kick-in-the-nuts for any fan of the MMA organization, it’s 100% accurate. UFC made steady progress as a cult favorite throughout…
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Lavar Ball vs. Donald Trump
In a battle that pretty much sums up 2017, two of the most obnoxious personalities in America today have been going head-to-head: LaVar Ball and Donald Trump. The issue began when LaVar’s son LiAngelo, Cody Riley, and Jalen Hill—all members of the UCLA Bruins basketball team—were arrested for shoplifting from…
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Take a Knee
Colin Kaepernick has become one of the most polarizing figures in recent memory since he made the decision to protest racial injustice during the National Anthem one year ago. Since opting out of his contract in March—after multiple reports came out that he was going to be released, anyway—Kaep remains…
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The Five Best Songs on “More Life”
After a few delays, Drake’s long-awaited playlist “More Life” made its worldwide debut on March 18th. Despite the discussions about Drake declining musically in recent years, his popularity continues to soar. Mere days after Drake became the first artist to reach 10 billion streams on Spotify, “More Life” kept the…
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