Derek Helling
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Kansas City, MO, United States
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Is FIFA 18 game play really the best way to award a MLS All-Star team spot?
Fans will vote on all the members of the MLS All-Star team starting XI but one of the forward spots will be decided in a special FIFA 18 promotion. → Read More
Terrell Owens Madden cover announcement begins annual hype for game’s release
Terrell Owens will be featured on the cover of EA Sports Madden NFL 19 Hall of Fame Edition, and how he is depicted could be debated. → Read More
Inside the sports betting technology ‘arms race’
With PASPA out of the way, the competition to become the go-to platform for all angles of sports betting will turn fierce. → Read More
5 things to know about the Supreme Court sports betting ruling
The Supreme Court has issued its ruling on sports betting, striking down PASPA and opening the door to many states legalizing the activity. → Read More
West Virginia sports betting bill could set off chain reaction
The latest version of a sports betting bill in the West Virginia legislature contains an unprecedented provision that could change college sports. → Read More
5 things to know about the NFLPA Eric Reid grievance
The NFLPA has filed its own grievance on behalf of former San Francisco 49ers defensive back Eric Reid. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
As Warriors roll in NBA playoffs, Warriors Gaming follows suit in NBA 2k League
On the second day of the NBA 2k League season-opening tournament, Warriors Gaming and Jazz Gaming advanced to the single-elimination round. → Read More
NBA 2k League makes history because it was the league’s first night ever
On Tuesday, May 1 the NBA 2k League saw its first-ever games played. There were some exciting moments but there were some issues too. → Read More
New Era ‘Color Prism Pack’ allows MLB and NBA fans to ‘complete the rainbow’
Monochromatic accessories like hats are a popular trend and with a new line of New Era hats available through Lids, MLB and NBA fans can stay on-trend. → Read More
Value for brands in esports is realized in providing infrastructure
Competition among brands to provide solutions for esports ventures has become fierce because of the reach that the burgeoning industry offers. → Read More
Amazon gives Thursday Night Football streamers choice to pay more or use Twitch
Amazon will keep Thursday Night Football for the next two seasons, and the biggest benefactor of that may be Amazon-owned Twitch. → Read More
Get a sneak peek at the NBA 2k League’s preseason promo video
The NBA 2k League has released a promotional video ahead of its first-ever season, aiming to introduce some of its best talent to fans. → Read More
Cheerleaders put NFL in check in legal chess game
Two former NFL cheerleaders have made a settlement offer to the NFL in their lawsuits, putting the league in a precarious position. → Read More
Rice Commission makes recommendations to everyone but the NCAA
The Rice Commission has made its recommendations to the NCAA on how to fix college basketball. They require the NCAA to do very little. → Read More
Derek Jeter and Bryant Gumbel turn Real Sports into Real Housewives
The new episode of "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" features an interview with Derek Jeter and it turns into a media circus. → Read More
On heels of ‘Save America’s Pastime Act’ NBA gives its ‘minor-leaguers’ a raise
The NBA has made a move that represents a very different philosophy about its prospects than what MLB has shown through its recent actions. → Read More
NBA 2k League gets Twitch rights deal, but will anyone watch?
The NBA 2k League has sold its broadcast rights to Twitch. The partnership makes sense but forecasts aren't promising for the content. → Read More
Honest NFL team slogans for New Era Draft Caps
Like many previous years, 2018 has brought a new line of New Era Draft Caps which NFL draftees will don as they are announced. → Read More
NBA 2K League tournament cash prizes total a cool $1 million
Players in the NBA 2k League already had it pretty good, with a guaranteed salary, housing and benefits, but the prize pool sweetens the deal. → Read More
LeBron’s tattoos at the center of a lawsuit
A tattoo studio which has done work on several NBA players including LeBron James has so far successfully sued the maker of the NBA 2k video game franchise. → Read More