Holy shit Phil. Just give this shit up. The former WWE superstar's UFC debut has been pushed back for well over a year now and it's getting comical at this point. Does anybody give a fuck to even see Punk fight anymore? Once again, CM Punk's first UFC fight has been bumped back.
CM Punk is now scheduled to fight Mickey Gall at UFC 203 on September 10th in Cleveland. I think Punks first UFC fight was suppose to be like fucking UFC 103 but he keeps pushing his fights back. I fully expect him not to fight in September and try to get the fight to November and then come up with another lame excuse not to fight then. Punk, real name Phil Brooks, signed with UFC all the way back in 2014 and still hasn't fought a match.
Just come back to the WWE. I feel like Punk doesn't want to do UFC anymore but now has to. I feel like he wants to come back to WWE but due to the way he walked out and swore he would never return he's got to be a stubborn prick and stick to his guns. I was interested in seeing Punk fight in UFC and making that transition with no backround fighting experience but now I just couldn't give a fuck. He's pushed his fight back so much that he's not even a flashy draw anymore. Just bitch and complain and walk out of UFC like you did WWE and be the Blackhawks mascot for the rest of your life. #PipeBomb
For the first time ever, the great city of Las Vegas will have a professional sports team. Yesterday the NHL officially approved expansion to Las Vegas with a team to play in 2017-2018. It was a unanimous decision to expand to Vegas and makes the city the 31st team in the league.
Isn't this awesome? Who would of ever thought the state that's the empire of gambling would ever be host of a professional sports team? The city finally has a home team to root for and certainly bet on. The 31st team in the league will begin play next hockey season and will be inluded in the Pacific Division. The current NHL playoff format will remain the same. The new Las Vegas show on ice will host their home games at the T-Mobile Arena located right on the greatest 4 miles in the United States. Yes, right on the Vegas strip next to New York New York.
The Las Vegas expansion team is the first expansion team in the NHL since the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild began play during the 2000-2001 season. The NHL was either going to put their new team in either Vegas or Quebec but Vegas was elected in a hands down majority. I don't care how Canadien hockey is, Las vegas is clearly the better money-making option.
Now there is a whole bunch of crazy ass shit with how the teamis going to be assembled. Here is a little bit of what the Las Vegas expansion team has to do to build their team.
Source: Craig Custance ESPN
In the expansion draft, which will take place next year, the Las Vegas franchise must select one player from each team for a total of 30 players, with at least 20 being under contract for the 2017-18 season. The franchise also must select at least 14 forwards, nine defensemen and three goaltenders.
Each existing team will have two options for protected lists, which they must submit by 5 p.m. ET on June 17, 2017: They can make seven forwards, three defensemen and one goaltender unavailable in the draft or do the same for eight skaters (forwards/defensemen) and one goaltender. Players in their first and second years and unsigned draft choices will be exempt from selection.
This is big time news for the wonderful city of Las Vegas Nevada. Now that Vegas has finally entered the world of sports, the city can potentially receive more teams. One of those teams coming from the most powerful leagues in the world. The NFL. The Oakland Raiders are strongly considering a move to Vegas. Now that Vegas has a team in one of the major professional sports, anything is possible.
This monumental news is very exciting. This Las Vegas hockey team is already one of my favorite hockey teams. 3rd favorite to be exact. Yeah, having 3 favorite teams is pretty wack. I'll be the first to admit it. But this is fucking hockey so who gives a shit. There's been no word yet on what the team name will be but owner Bill Foley says "Black Knights" is the front runner. I'm sure in some way shape or form, the media will find a way to make that name controversial. I think it's a stupid fucking name. How is the team name not going to be gambling related??!! Here are some names I think would be awesome.
Las Vegas Jokers
Las Vegas Flamingos (a Flamingo aint very intimidating but The Flamingo was the very first casino in Las Vegas. Pay some respect to Bugsy.)
Las Vegas Outlaws
Las Vegas Aces
Las Vegas Wolfpack (would make Allen Garner very proud. Zach Galifanikas would be in box seats for every home game.)
Team Mascot: Elvis
Team Slogan: This is our House. The House Always Wins.
Are you excited for the Vegas expansion team? What do you think their team name should be?
The New York Knickerbockers acquired All Star point guard Derrick Rose from the Bulls today. You may know Derrick Rose as the youngest MVP in league history or you may know him as an injury plagued former super star who has played in 50 percent of his games the last 4 years. Despite Rose constantly battling injuries this is still a great trade for the Knicks anyway you look at it.
Here is the exact trade:
Bulls Get: G Jose Calderson G Jerian Grant and C Robin Lopez
Knicks Get: G Derrick Rose F Justin Holiday and a 2017 Second Round Pick
The biggest critisism Knicks fans have been hearing is that Rose is done and cannot stay healthy and there's a reason why the Bulls sent their former MVP guard packing in exchange for no superstar player. What makes this deal an absolute "Can't Lose" situation for New York is that Rose's contract expires after his one year in the big apple. Derrick Rose needs to stay healthy and perform well this season to prove to the league that he can still play. The NBA salary cap increases next season and if Rose wants to get paid like the player he was the first 3 seasons of his career, then he will need to be on the court and perform at the level he once blew all of us away at. Obviously Rose performing at that level for himself is extremely benefitial for the Knicks.
The Knicks didn't lose any cap space from this trade. What's better than getting the best player in a trade and freeing up cap room? Both Aaron Afflalo and Derrick Williams opted out of their player options which freed the Knicks up cap space especially with two players the majority of New Yorkers didn't want to see return. As of this very moment the Knicks only have 3 players under contract for 2017-2018 and that is Carmelo Anthony, Kristaps Porzingis, and Kyle O'Quinn. (How did O'Quinn get a multie year contract?) To sum this trade all up, The Knicks acquired a 27 year old former MVP, got themselves a pick in the 2017 draft, gave up no draft picks, and kept $30 million cap space. GREAT DEAL!
Now what do the Knicks need to do next? A backup point guard should be on the eyes of the Knicks because as of now if their new injury prone point guard goes down, the Knicks are fucked big time at that position. I would think in all likelihood, Langston Galloway will agree on a deal to return to the team. I don't think Phil Jackson is going to be going shopping for a long term point guard like Mike Conley after this recent Rose deal. The Knicks definetly need a center now that Lopez is gone. Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard are the big names on the block. With the cap going up next season, it shouldn't surprise anyone to see big name players sign one year deals and then look for there max deal next season. With the Knicks signing Rose and having him or a year, New York may be the one year rental vacation players are targeting. If the Knicks were to sign a legitmate player for a one year deal and Rose stays healthy (once again a big if), the Knicks would actually have a pretty competitive starting 5.
This is a low risk high reward trade for the Knicks. Let me rephrase that. This is a No risk high reward trade. Even if Rose doesn't play, the Knicks didn't trade anyone that was going to make them contendors this season or at any point in the future. No cap space was lost, and instead of losing a draft pick like our usual past trades have gone, the Knicks actually got a 2017 second round pick. The Knicks are obviously not done making moves this season. They only have 5 players on their roster. As of this very moment the only player Phil Jackson has kept since he's taken over the team is Carmelo Anthony. Maybe Rose will hype players to come play for the Knicks. Even if it's for one year. A healthy Rose with Melo and KP is a solid trio. When Rose plays he obviously makes the Knicks better and he is going to really give us a fun show to watch. Hopefully Rose thrives in his new scenery and gives us hopeless Knicks fans something to be excited about. I welcome you with open arms Derrick. I wonder what the next move for the Knicks will be...
The Knicks will be holding a press conference Thursday at 6:00 to address the deal. Oh and let's not forget the best part of all... Jose Calderon is outta here! Fuck off Jose! I hope you choke on a deep dish pizza you bum!
It's official! The most famous villain in cinema history is returning to the big screen for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. That's right, Darth Vader has been confirmed for the first Star Wars anthology movies.
It was the biggest question regarding the movie. The film takes place at a time Darth Vader reigned evil. Today, we have been graced with the great news. Entertainment Weekly confirmed that Vader will indeed be in Rogue One and it is believed he will have a bigger role than just a basic cameo. Here is a look at the Entertainment Weekly magazine cover revealing the exciting news.
Now I'm ridiculously pumped up for this movie. I was feeling pretty negative on it after hearing about the film needing to do many reshoots but now I've got all I need. I'd imagine now that the news is out that the second trailer for Rogue One will have Darth Vader in it. Whether it's just a visual of him or if we hear his iconic breathing, Vader's reveal will be a major selling point to the movie and will get all my fellow geeks hyped the fuck up.
Having Darth Vader in the film certainly means the pressure is on. Lord Vader is a sensitive character to the Star Wars nerds out there. James Earl Jones has not been confirmed yet and they cannot go any other direction of having somebody else's voice playing the Jedi who broke bad. There's also no confirmation on who will be playing him under the suit but does anybody really give a shit about that? As happy as I am that Vader's in the movie, I will be mortified if he is butchered. We don't want another Revenge of Sith "NOOOOO" moment. I guess it can't be any worse than that. Thankfully the laughable cry of "NOOOOO" will not be our last impression of the Sith Lord. Rogue One hits theaters on December 16th. See ya at midnight.
