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In 2013, indie developer the Fullbright Co. set a new standard for interactive storytelling with its debut game, Gone Home, which used environmental cues to take players on an emotional journey whose focus on underrepresented parties distinguished it from the male-dominated, heteronormative narratives endemic to the industry. For its follow-up effort, the highly anticipated Tacoma, the Portland, Oregon–based company could have contented itself with refining the formula from the first…

Some head injuries, of course, are too ugly to miss. During a scrimmage last August, a running back on the Kearny, New Jersey, high-school football team was knocked out when a linebacker from the opposing team lunged at him and they banged helmets. It wasn’t a proper tackle, said John Kryzanowski, the head coach of the Kearny team, and it didn’t help when his player landed head first. “We immediately…

A post shared by Kris Budden (@krisbudden) on Aug 10, 2017 at 1:02pm PDT Like many expecting mothers, former Fox Sports San Diego reporter Kris Budden experienced her bouts of morning sickness. Unlike the majority, she also had to cope with her pregnancy on-air. As the ESPN college football sideline correspondent detailed in a recent blog post, “Why I hid my pregnancy on TV,” Budden, 33, revealed the great lengths…

Some head injuries, of course, are too ugly to miss. During a scrimmage last August, a running back on the Kearny, New Jersey, high-school football team was knocked out when a linebacker from the opposing team lunged at him and they banged helmets. It wasn’t a proper tackle, said John Kryzanowski, the head coach of the Kearny team, and it didn’t help when his player landed head first. “We immediately…

Caption Close Police said a fight broke out inside the 4th Quarter Sports Bar in the 8700 block of Wurzbach Road around 2:15 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2017, and then spilled into the parking lot. Police said a fight broke out inside the 4th Quarter Sports Bar in the 8700 block of Wurzbach Road around 2:15 a.m. on Aug. 14, 2017, and then spilled into the parking lot. Photo: Ken…

Like George W. Bush before him, President Trump has run a sports franchise and run a sovereign nation. Bush was an owner of MLB’s Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1998 and president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Trump was owner of the U.S. Football League’s New Jersey Generals from 1984 to 1985 and as of this writing has been president of the United States for 206 days…

Like George W. Bush before him, President Trump has run a sports franchise and run a sovereign nation. Bush was an owner of MLB’s Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1998 and president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Trump was owner of the U.S. Football League’s New Jersey Generals from 1984 to 1985 and as of this writing has been president of the United States for 206 days…

ESPN’s upcoming 30 for 30 presentation on the life of professional wrestler Ric Flair­—the Rolex-wearing, diamond ring-wearing, kiss-stealing (Woooooo!), wheelin’, dealin’, limousine-riding, jet-flying son-of-a-gun—promises to be one of the most anticipated sports documentaries of 2017. Last week the company announced “Nature Boy” will premiere on Nov. 7, at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. Director Rory Karpf (“I Hate Christian Laettner,” “The Book of Manning”) has consistently produced quality work which bodes well for viewers of…

FCC.gov The FCC filing showing the Samsung Gear Sport is on its way The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sees practically every new piece of consumer electronics before it goes on sale. Now, there’s a filing, spotted by those eagle-eyed sorts at Android Authority for a new ‘wrist device’ from Samsung. Here’s what we know so far. 1 It can’t be far off The FCC needs to approve products before they go…

Like George W. Bush before him, President Trump has run a sports franchise and run a sovereign nation. Bush was an owner of MLB’s Texas Rangers from 1989 to 1998 and president of the United States from 2001 to 2009. Trump was owner of the U.S. Football League’s New Jersey Generals from 1984 to 1985 and as of this writing has been president of the United States for 206 days…

It appears, at least for now, that baseball doesn’t lose Bryce Harper for the season because of what happened at first base on a wet field at Nationals Park on Saturday. The Nationals say it is a bad bone bruise in Harper’s hyperextended left knee, but no ligament or tendon damage, and they do expect him to play again in 2017. That is not just a good thing. It is…

Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher has been charged with a drink-driving offence. Thames Valley Police said Gallacher, 41, has been bailed to appear at Slough Magistrates’ Court on 4 September. It follows an incident in Eton, Berkshire, on 12 August. A spokesman said: “Kirsty Gallacher, aged 41, of Chapel Square, Virginia Water, was charged last night with one count of driving a motor vehicle when alcohol level was above the legal limit.” Press Association More about:…

Dallas Cowboys starting running back Ezekiel Elliott should be sidelined for the first six games of the regular-season. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Ezekiel Elliott Suspended Six Games By NFL On Friday, the NFL dropped major news when it announced that it was suspending Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott without pay for six regular-season games after it determined that Elliott violated the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. The NFL separately…

People are cutting the cord at an alarming rate — alarming if you’re the president of a cable company, that is. For everyone else, the fact that you can now pick and choose between a bunch of different streaming TV services, rather than just paying the traditional $60 a month to whichever cable company is in your area, is fantastic. Most of the big names are offering streaming services these…

x Embed x Share CLOSE Counting down the top-10 athletes playing on Detroit’s four major professional sports teams right now! Check out our other video for Nos. 20-11! Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, left, and general manager Al Avila talk during spring training Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Lakeland, Fla.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier DFP) It’s not an easy time to be a sports fan in…

Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment This wasn’t how anyone likely expected Usain Bolt’s last competitive race to end. While running the anchor leg for Jamaica in the men’s 4×100-meter final Saturday at the world championships, Bolt pulled up about halfway from the finish with apparent cramping in his left leg. Great Britain went on to win the race in a shocking upset of second-place United States, while…

Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher was allegedly pulled over for drink driving She was said to have been spotted ‘driving erratically’ at 11.30am on Saturday She’d shared a picture of her night out with friends in the pub in Winkfield A source said she was in custody in Berkshire as of 5pm on Saturday afternoon  By Chris Pleasance and Rebecca Taylor For Mailonline Published: 19:44 EDT, 12 August 2017 |…

Houston Rockets legend Kenny Smith believes the chances of Beyonce becoming a part owner of the team are “very good” — and would immediately “change the whole dynamic of sports.” The singer is reportedly interested in buying a stake of the NBA team — with current owner Les Alexander recently announcing he’s looking to sell. Smith — who won 2 NBA Championships with the Rockets — is still close with…

x Embed x Share CLOSE Counting down the top-10 athletes playing on Detroit’s four major professional sports teams right now! Check out our other video for Nos. 20-11! Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, left, and general manager Al Avila talk during spring training Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Lakeland, Fla.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier DFP) It’s not an easy time to be a sports fan in…

x Embed x Share CLOSE Counting down the top-10 athletes playing on Detroit’s four major professional sports teams right now! Check out our other video for Nos. 20-11! Marlowe Alter, Detroit Free Press Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, left, and general manager Al Avila talk during spring training Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, in Lakeland, Fla.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier DFP) It’s not an easy time to be a sports fan in…