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NFL: Xavien Howard requests trade from Miami Dolphins
According to nfl.com, the Pro-Bowl cornerback is dissatisfied with the Dolphins after failing to negotiate a new deal. The latest development came on Tuesday 27th of July when Howard released a statement on social media stating he has requested to be traded from Miami. Despite Howard’s determination to leave the AFC East team, he reported at training camp on Tuesday. Dolphin fans shouldn’t get too excited though, his return is so he doesn’t acquire any more fines for missing pre-season camps. Howard skipped the Dolphins three-day minicamp in June, which landed him in $93,000 in fines. Which also kicked off the rumours of his irritation. It’s unsure if the relationship can be fixed, but Dolphins coach Brian Flores believes it can be. “”I think we just continue to have discussions with him, ...
eSports: Games, Tournaments, Earnings, How to Get Started, The Future
eSports is one of THE biggest success stories of the 21st century having shaken off its perception as a pursuit for geeky teenagers to become a worldwide phenomenon. Annual revenues in the industry are already around the $1 billion mark and experts are tipping that figure to keep rising over the coming years. Approximately 500 million people currently watch eSports around the world, giving it the potential to become a genuine challenger to traditional top sports events in the future. Increased exposure from major broadcasters like ESPN has powered the growth in eSports, sparking interest from both big sponsors and the betting industry. Having crossed over into the mainstream, many sports organisations have made moves to link themselves officially with their eSports equivalent. With the pro...
