JKap's New Chapter with eUnited and Aaron 'Cybertron' Zheng on Bolstering Competitive Pokemon's Popularity - Cheddar Sports 11/29/18
Overwatch roster alert - while Guangzhou Charge and other teams fill out their multinational rosters, Korean Contenders champions Runaway have been spotted in Vancouver. LeTigress drops some knowledge on Valve's new card game Artifact and the unique niche the company is trying to carve out.
Then, we talk to Pokemon national champion and commentator Aaron 'Cybertron' Zheng about how new forward-facing media like Detective Pikachu and Let's Go could actually help the competitive scene get the recognition it deserves. And later - we pepper two-time Call of Duty world champ JKap with questions from you about the most important changes in Black Ops 4 and how he's planning to start a new chapter with eUnited.
In stories sure to move markets next week, investors will be served another full plate of earnings, the July jobs report comes out, and the Summer Olympics continue in Tokyo.
Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team finally has a new moniker, the Guardians. Formerly known as the Indians, the organization made a change to the team name after years of public scrutiny and claims of appropriation of Native American culture. Cheddar’s Hena Doba and Baker Machado provide some additional details into the name change.
Here are your Need2Know stories for Tuesday June 7, 2022:
Today, voters head to the polls for primary elections in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota.
Senator Joe Manchin said he would support raising age requirements for gun purchases to 21. Manchin told CNN he also "wouldn't have a problem looking at" a ban on AR-15 assault rifles.
Meanwhile, five players on the Tampa Bay Rays roster opted not to wear a patch added to its uniforms intended to celebrate pride month.
Shaheen Holloway, fresh off leading Saint Peter's on an improbable Elite Eight run, says on Closing Bell that he is looking to take his alma mater Seton Hall to new heights this coming season as head coach. Holloway also provides his insight on the NIL era in college athletics - while he's happy for the players, he also considers the current system 'scary' because more rules and regulations need to be in place.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp is partnering with eye-drop brand Pataday to help those struggling with allergies — such as himself. The Super Bowl LVI MVPjoined Cheddar News to discuss his own struggle with seasonal allergies. “It's right when football's starting back up, I feel like I get so excited to finally be back playing the game, and then, you know, spring comes around and completely knocks me out," he said.
