Andrew Armstrong

Did Escapees Survive Alcatraz’s Sharks, Tides, And Hypothermia?

For 53 years and counting, family members, authorities, and historians have searched for evidence to answer the nagging question. Did brothers John and Clarence Anglin, and Frank Lee Morris, survive their elaborate escape attempt from the notorious Alcatraz federal penitentiary? As previously reported on Inquisitr, a recent documentary by the History Channel suggests that the […]

9y ago

Football|UCLA

The Game Of Christian McCaffrey’s Life Sets A Stanford Rushing Record

Setting a Stanford record for rushing yards in a game is pretty impressive. Christian McCaffrey of the Pac-12’s Stanford Cardinal did it in just three quarters against the UCLA Bruins on Thursday night in Palo Alto. McCaffrey began the game known to most fans around the country mainly as the son of former Stanford All-American […]

9y ago

United Kingdom|video games

United Kingdom Creates £4 Million Fund For Startup Gaming Companies

The video game industry in the United Kingdom received a “power up” earlier this week when the government announced a new £4m fund (roughly $6.18m U.S.) designed to provide grants of up to £25,000 to “support video games projects, as well as creating jobs, nurturing talent and furthering the growth of games clusters all around […]

9y ago

Andy Dalton|Football|Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks Blow 17 Point Lead, Lose In Overtime

The prospects of a third consecutive Super Bowl run for the Seattle Seahawks are looking a little dicey after a disappointing 27-24 loss in overtime to the Cincinnati Bengals. Although the Seahawks are only five games into their 2015 campaign, having just two wins against three losses, and a winless record on the road thus […]

9y ago

San Francisco

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival Draws Massive Weekend Crowds to San Francisco

With seven different stages and over 120 bands performing over three days, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park may sound much like many of the other annual music festivals throughout the United States each year. However, what sets the Hardly Strictly festival apart from others — and is likely […]

9y ago

Job Search Stuck In Neutral? What You Need To Know

At first glance, the U.S. economy appears to be in relatively good shape with fewer and fewer Americans stuck in a job search. According to most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the current official unemployment rate is at 5.1 percent. However, 5.1 percent represents roughly 8 million Americans, of whom 2.2 million […]

9y ago

Football|marshawn lynch|nfl

Marshawn Lynch Is A Human Highlight Reel On And Off The Field

Marshawn Lynch, known as “Beast Mode” by football fans who enjoy his aggressive and punishing running style, makes a lot of headlines for his exploits both on and off the field. His on-field performance has been exceptional the last several seasons, highlighted by the fact that despite the significant number of carries he has had […]

9y ago

Adrian Peterson|nfl|vikings

Vikings Game Domination Just Part Of Adrian Peterson’s Big Day

Adrian Peterson dominated the Minnesota Vikings’ game against the San Diego Chargers, rushing 20 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns. In a vintage performance reminiscent of Vikings games prior to his season-long suspension in 2014, Peterson reached the end zone for the first time in 22 months, plunging into the end zone in the […]

9y ago

brandi glanville|friends|kim richards

Brandi Glanville Is An Ideal Supporter For Former Co-Star Kim Richards

Former model and ex-Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Brandi Glanville was back in the news this week as she spent lunch on Wednesday, reunited with other Real Housewives Kim Richards and Yolanda Foster. The occasion for the reunion of the three friends was Richards’ 51st birthday. Birthday lunch for my friend @KimRichards11 with the […]

9y ago

Lane Kiffin Subject Of Wild Internet Rumors

Lane Kiffin rumors have been exploding across the internet today, following unconfirmed reports on Twitter involving a number of salacious allegations of improper conduct by Kiffin. As reported by Yahoo Sports, the rumors cover a broad spectrum of potential missteps by Lane Kiffin. As of now, TMZ is reporting that Josh Maxson, the director of […]

9y ago

college|social media

High School Students Now Getting Easy Access To Fake IDs Through Social Media

High school and college-age students in the United States have been the primary market for manufacturers of fake identification for decades. As the legal drinking age is 21 years old in most states, the allure of being able to buy alcohol or gain access to a concert or event venue with a minimum age requirement […]

9y ago

Ben Roethlisberger|Football

Ben Roethlisberger Torches 49ers Secondary, Ties Franchise Record

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 369 yards and three touchdown passes with no interceptions in a 43-18 blowout victory against the San Francisco 49ers in the Steeler’s 2015 home opener. Following a 10-day layoff after falling short against the New England Patriots in the NFL’s season opener, Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers receivers hooked up […]

9y ago

Apple|iphone|samsung

Galaxy S6 Edge Display To Face Probable Apple Competition

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and the iPhone 6s Plus are set to square off in the latest battle of the smartphone wars. Apple’s new 6s Plus features a host of dynamic new features, including their A9 processor technology, an upgraded 12 megapixel camera, and predicted suggestions built into Siri, as reported by Fox News […]

9y ago

burning man

‘Maze Runner’ Parody Eviscerates Burning Man

Wes Ball’s science fiction blockbuster, Maze Runner: Scorch Trials, is set to open in theaters on Friday, September 18, but a hilarious parody of the film sponsored by the Quizno’s chain of restaurants has already created quite a stir on social media this week. While the Maze Runner film itself is mocked to some extent […]

9y ago

San Francisco

San Francisco Is Insanely Expensive, But Some Activities Are Still Absolutely Free

San Francisco’s rental and housing market continue to sizzle, as the basic market principles of supply and demand have made the cost of living in the “City by the Bay” astronomical. According to local news station KRON, rental prices soared by over 14 percent in August 2015 as compared to the prior year. With the […]

9y ago

Desean Jackson|nfl

DeSean Jackson Latest Addition To Redskins Injury Woes

On just the second offensive series of the season for the Washington Redskins, star receiver DeSean Jackson came up lame with a pulled hamstring while sprinting for a deep pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins. After a tumultuous off-season for the Redskins, during which intense media coverage surrounded a concussion suffered by former starting quarterback Robert […]

9y ago

Horse Racing

Sold-Out Breeders’ Cup Expecting A Windfall From ‘American Pharoah Effect’

Next month’s 2015 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky, sold out months ago, and demand for tickets on the secondary market continues to heat up. Demand for tickets was immediately evident when tickets first became available to the general public in March, as This is Horse Racing reported that 60,000 of the 77,000 tickets […]

9y ago

Kremlin|russia|syria

Russia In Syria: Lebanese And Israeli Sources Confirming Boots On The Ground

As the world nervously follows the news of military personnel from Russia continuing to arrive in Syria, both Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon and unnamed Lebanese sources are confirming that Russia troops are already on the ground and in the process of constructing what is speculated to be an air base near the coastal town […]

9y ago

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football: The Explosive Growth Of An American Phenomenon

Fantasy Football is bigger than ever, with anywhere from 30 million to a projected 75 million Americans participating in fantasy football leagues, hosted by the likes of ESPN, Yahoo, and NFL.com. It’s a far cry from the humble beginnings of fantasy football, dating back to the Greater Oakland Professional Pigskin Prognosticators League, created in 1962 […]

9y ago