Superbowl #Content from Ben Blank, Uproxx Chief Creative Officer

I'm not here to talk about that thing that's happening over the weekend. I'm here to talk about #content and #branding! That's what we're really  interested in. People love #content, and they love #brands! Are you #upforwhatever? Here at Uproxx, we sure are! Whatever the cost, whatever it takes! Readers don't

Candy is Dandy but Zimmer is Grimmer in Prognosticating Press Conference

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer today did not conduct a surprisingly candid press conference in which he spoke directly about his team's prospects for success in the coming season. "The thing is," he did not begin in answer to a general question about the Vikings' current status, "you have to

Everybody, Welcome the New Guy

KSK Kommenters is proud to introduce our newest contributor:  The Sports Guy, Bill Simmons! SPORTS GUY: Glad to be here, Zach.  And a pleasure to meet you after all of these years watching you.  I remember the first time I watched Saved By the Bell.  It really reminded me of the

President Obama Commutes Drug Sentences, NFL Suspensions

President Barack Obama on Monday granted clemency to 46 people serving long prison terms for non-violent drug offenses and did not, in a sweeping expansion of executive power, commute the sentences of the fourteen professional football players suspended for violation of the league's substance abuse policy in calendar year 2015. "As a lawyer

Louisiana Tech Has Had It With This ‘Transfer’ Nonsense

  The Athletic Department of Louisiana Tech University did not respond today to criticism that they had overreacted to the transfer request of breakout basketball star Xavian Stapleton by banning him from transferring to 55 schools, including any school in Louisiana's neighboring states or on Louisiana Tech's upcoming schedule, as well

Obama Delivers Stern Warning to G7’s Enemies

US President Barack Obama did not speak Tuesday at a press conference reporting the progress of G7 talks and outlining the key priorities of the organization's member nations. In particular, he did not emphasize the G7 leaders' shared commitment to containing Russia and isolating and defeating former Vikings quarterback and current Oakland Raider Christian