CFL 2015 News, Rumors: League Adopts Major Rule Changes

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CFL 2015 News, Rumors: League Adopts Major Rule Changes

Christian Post Report – The Canadian Football League has approved major rule changes for the 2015 season. Most of the new rules deal with the point after conversion with an emphasis on making that play less automatic and create a more exciting convert attempt for the fans.

The CFL’s President and Chief Operating Office Matt Copeland made the following statements as reported by CFL.ca: “The Board endorsed the view that this is a great time for our league to innovate. We’re looking forward to putting in place changes that have the potential to improve an already great game.”

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The CFL has made major rule changes for the 2015 season

The one point kick which was being snapped at the 12 yard line will now be moved back to the 32 yard line. In 2014 99.4 percent of the single point kicks were successful, which makes for boring play. In field goals attempted from the 31-33 yard line, the percentage dropped to 81 percent, which makes a one point convert less of an automatic play.

In another rule the CFL moved the two point convert from the five yard line to the three. This was done in an attempt to get more coaches to take the risk of the two point play and create more exciting plays on the field. In 2014 only 30 percent of two-point conversions were successful, but the league as a whole only attempted 23 of them.

Beyond making for exciting single play in a game, the new rules could bring about a interesting scoring dynamic. If more scores are of six and eight points, then late game strategy could wind up being radically different. If a kicker struggles from 32 yards more CFL coaches may opt for the two-point try to make up for misses. Either way this is a growing trend in football and the NFL will likely adopt similar rules at the league meeting in May.

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 8 Spoilers: Episode 20 Recap ‘The Fortification Implementation’

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‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 8 Spoilers: Episode 20 Recap ‘The Fortification Implementation’

Christian Post Report – This week on “The Big Bang Theory,” it’s all about building meaningful relationships when Howard meets the brother he never knew he had, Amy tries her best to cheer up Sheldon after he wasn’t chosen to attend a symposium at one of his idols’ house, and Kevin Smith tells Penny that he’d love to cast her in a movie.

Howard has his lawyer track down his father so he can sign over the title of the house. As he never had any intention to meet him, Howard is relieved that he doesn’t have to meet or talk to his father. The next day, the doorbell rings, and when Howard opens the door, he sees a young man in glasses grinning at him. His name is Josh, and Howard learns that he’s his half-brother.

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Howard meets the half-brother he never knew he had, on The Big Bang Theory

Raj is immediately suspicious as he’s convinced that Josh needs something from Howard—why else would he appear so suddenly in Howard’s life? Howard is devastated at the thought of his father living his life with another family, and just as he’s about to ask Josh to leave, he catches him staring admiringly at his NASA headshot. This makes Howard decide to bond with his brother and before long, they discover that they share a love for science and magic.

Meanwhile, its date night at Sheldon’s place, and Amy is starting to get miffed because he’s still moping about not getting invited to attend a symposium at the former home of famed physicist Richard Feynman. Sheldon says that being left out reminds him of the time when his siblings never let him play in their forts, so Amy decides to cheer him up by building a fort.

Later, Amy asks if she can sleepover, and Sheldon says that this is a big step for them. Amy tells him that it’s a big fort. Sheldon says yes, and when he offers to lend her pajamas and a toothbrush, Amy reveals her emergency supplies that she’s hidden all over his place just in case she finally gets to sleepover.

At Penny’s, Will Wheaton is interviewing her for his podcast. He tells her that their movie, which was panned by critics, has a cult following. Later, Kevin Smith calls in and berates Will, then he tells Penny that he would love to cast her in a movie.

Leonard thinks that this is a bad idea since Penny now has a successful career. They argue, and it’s revealed that Penny is earning more than him and that she has started investing wisely. Worried, Leonard asks Penny to do something reckless to prove that she doesn’t think that she’s better than him. She tells him ok—she’s going to audition for Kevin Smith’s movie.

“The Big Bang Theory” airs on Thursdays at 8 p.m. on CBS.

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OnePlus One Release Date, Specs News: Is The New Oxygen OS Worth It?

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OnePlus One Release Date, Specs News: Is The New Oxygen OS Worth It?

Christian Post Report – After months of waiting, the latest mobile operating system for the OnePlus smartphone is finally here.

For those who have not yet received the news, the Android “flagship killer” may already run the newest Oxygen OS.

According to the report by GSM Arena, Oxygen was originally a back-up plan for OnePlus after its initial partner, Cyanogen, made a deal with Micromax, one of the former’s fierce competitors in India.

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While Cyanogen still announced that it would release the latest CyanogenMod 12s to both the OnePlus One, and the Micromax Yureka, OnePlus might still want to enjoy an exclusive deal.

As a result, the Oxygen project was born.

In reports, the mobile OS should have been released on March 27, but it was a delayed by more than a week due to compatibility and other system issues.

The new OS is based on Google’s Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update, and boasts minimalists features and icons.

Similar to other third-party developed Android builds, the Oxygen OS also has some custom animations, gesture options, security features, and other additions to make it stand out from vanilla Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Based on recent reports and rumors, OnePlus would be banking its future in Oxygen OS, especially with the release of its OnePlus Two later this year.

While this may not be good news for Cyanogen fans, this is something they just have to accept if they are OnePlus One fans as well.

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Justin Verlander Injury Latest News 2015: Verlander on Disabled List After Spring Training Injury

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Justin Verlander Injury Latest News 2015: Verlander on Disabled List After Spring Training Injury

Christian Post Report – For the first time in his professional career, Justin Verlander has been placed on the disabled list. Verlander strained his triceps in his final Sprint Training start. The Detroit Tigers were hopeful he would be healthy enough to pitch on April 12, but that was not to be. He will be eligible to return April 13.

To replace his spot on the roster, the Tigers will turn to left hander Kyle Lobstein, who never really had a shot to make the big league roster and was assigned to the Triple A Toledo Mud Hens. Lobstein will make the start on April 12 against the Cleveland Indians. Lobstein spent 2014 in Toledo recording a record of 9-11with a 4.07 ERA and 1.479 WHIP.

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for the first time in his career Justin Verlander will go on the disabled list

“It’s disappointing,” Verlander told Mlive.com. “Obviously, everything I’m doing was to try to get ready for Sunday. The days just kind of stack up. I needed to be able to pitch on Tuesday to be able to do that. I just wasn’t ready.”

Now the Tigers have to find a way to get Verlander back into the rotations once he is 100 percent. They will have run through their starting five (four) once this Friday when Alfredo Simon takes the mound in Cleveland. That would leave David Price tentatively set to start Saturday with Lobstein set to go Sunday. The next series is a three-day affair in Pittsburgh.

Tigers’ manager Brad Ausmus said “I can’t tell you where we’re going to slot him in. After Sunday, we can kinda slot him in wherever we want, based on where he is physically and how he feels.”

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Real Housewives of Atlanta News: Bravo Offers NeNe Leakes a Massive Raise to Return for Season 8

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Real Housewives of Atlanta News: Bravo Offers NeNe Leakes a Massive Raise to Return for Season 8

Christian Post Report – After NeNe Leakes reportedly had a miserable season on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” the reality star allegedly wanted nothing to do with the Bravo show anymore, as Leakes has barely been seen interacting with the other ladies on season 7. Instead, her storyline focused on her Broadway career and her other endeavors.

Last week, it was revealed that Leakes will be starring with Kim Zolciak in a new reality show called “NeNe and Kim: The Road to Riches,” and it was speculated that Leakes won’t be returning to RHOA next season. However, Bravo was allegedly desperate to keep her in the show that they offered her a hefty raise to stay on.

“NeNe absolutely hated Housewives this season,” a source told RadarOnline. “She hated almost all the other women and wanted off the show entirely.”

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Real Housewives of Atlanta reality star NeNe Leakes

“But she is the most valuable person in the entire franchise and Bravo was going to do whatever she wanted to keep her. So they offered her the spin-off, which she gladly took,” the insider said.

The source adds that Bravo executives made it impossible for Leakes to turn down the offer.

“They want NeNe and so they offered her a huge raise. She already makes the most and now they’re giving her even more money per episode and her bonuses will be bigger too,” the source claimed.

Leakes reportedly made $1.5 million for season 7 and is currently the highest paid housewife in the entire franchise. She is followed by Bethenny Frankel, who was reportedly paid $1 million to return to “The Real Housewives of New York.”

Teresa Giudice was paid $700,000 for season 6 of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” while Eileen Davidson is the highest earner in “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” as she reportedly received $750,000 to be in season 5. The figures were initially reported by In Touch magazine in December 2014.

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NASCAR 2015 News: All-Star Race Changes Announced – More Laps Added

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NASCAR 2015 News: All-Star Race Changes Announced – More Laps Added

Christian Post Report – NASCAR has announced changes to its All-Star race, which is an annual event held each May at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. This will be the 31st installment of the Sprint All Star race and its format has been altered significantly.

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NASCAR has announced rules and format changes for its annual All Star Race

The race will now be a 110-lap affair. The first four segments will be 25 laps a piece and the final leg will be a 10 lap shootout. The race will feature a minimum of 20 drivers. 17 of those drivers are now set, with two spots being reserved for winner of the Sprint Showdown segment, a race that is held directly before the All-Star race, and a final fan vote will set the field.

Race winners from the 2014-15 Sprint Cup series are eligible for the race as long as all past NASCAR Sprint Cup Champions and previous winners of the All Star race itself. This is a slight change in the rules as previous races had been run with drivers accomplishing those things in the past 10 years.

As it stands right now AJ Allmendinger, Aric Almirola, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Kasey Kahne, Matt Kenseth, Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano, Jamie McMurray, Ryan Newman, and Tony Stewart are eligible for the race.

This is a non-points event with the winner to earn a prize of $1 million dollars. Over the years it has featured some of the best racing on the Sprint Cup circuit as drivers put their cars in situations that would not normally do while racing for points.

In a statement, NASCAR Executive Vice President Steve O’Donnell talked about the changes.

“These updates were made to ensure that our fans have every opportunity to see the best drivers in one of our crown jewel events and give them even more on-track action,” he said. “Expanding this field and adding laps delivers that to our fans, raising the competition level and ensuring that this race continues to be the biggest all-star event in all of sports.”

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Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Release Date: Premiere Not Yet Revealed, But Film On the Way

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Five Nights at Freddy’s Movie Release Date: Premiere Not Yet Revealed, But Film On the Way

Christian Post Report – Warner Bros. has picked up the rights to “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” the popular game series created by Scott Cawthon. Fans will be delighted at the news, although no release date has been confirmed as yet.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the feature adaptation will be produced by Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment as well as Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg of KatzSmith Productions.

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A screen grab from the Five Nights at Freddy’s 3 teaser trailer

The game takes place in Freddy’s Fazbear’s Pizza, where an animatronic animal band performs for kids by day and goes on murderous rampages by night. Players take on the role of a security guard, who is assigned the much-dreaded night shift. The goal of the game is to stay alive — the player has to stay in the guard’s room and monitor the robotic attackers on the security camera.

The sequels to “Five Nights at Freddy’s” go even further, as the second game is actually a prequel which takes place around the same time as “The Bite of 87”. The third game, which was released less than a month ago, takes place into the future, after Freddy’s is retooled into a horror attraction based on the horrifying events of the previous two games.

Movies based on video games tend to be a hit or miss, but if Warner Bros. does a great job on the first “Five Nights at Freddy’s” film, there’s a possibility that this could turn into a trilogy.

“We’re looking forward to working with Scott to make an insane, terrifying, and weirdly adorable movie,” said Grahame-Smith to The Hollywood Reporter.

“The story really lends itself to being a movie, and it taps into a large unexplored niche of horror that a lot of people will be able to relate to,” said Cawthon.

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‘Outlander’ Episode 10 Spoilers: Book Character Duke of Sandringham Makes His TV Debut

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‘Outlander’ Episode 10 Spoilers: Book Character Duke of Sandringham Makes His TV Debut

Christian Post Report – Starz hit historical fiction show “Outlander” returned last week with a bang and spoiler reports suggested that fans of the series should expect more of it when the next episode titled “By the Pricking of My Thumbs” arrives this week to their small screens.

One of the exciting highlights would be the introduction of the character Duke of Sandringham, played by Simon Callow, who will come in coercion with Claire (Caitriona Balfe).

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Youtube Screengrab: Starz’s new TV series ‘Outlander’ based on the novel series of the same title written by Diana Gabaldon.

Two new promo clips for the upcoming episode was released by the network where it featured the accidental time-traveller confronting the Duke regarding his friendship with Jack Randall (Tobias Menzies).

The Duke, as shown in the video, appears to be agitated with Claire and took the former’s statement as “libellous.” The monarch later concedes that even if such relationship existed, it certainly wouldn’t affect his reputation.

The other teaser, meanwhile showed Claire and Geillis (Lette Verbeek) strolling around the woods when they hear a baby crying. Eager to check on the infant, Geillis prompted Claire not to do so as the baby could actually be a “changeling,” creatures that belong to the fairies.

Meanwhile, E! Online’s Spoiler Chat segment indicated that the show’s upcoming Episode 11 will see “two jaw-dropping shockers” for those non-readers and followers of the TV series.

“A grown-up would tell you that it’s another fantastic episode, filled with brilliant acting and writing, and gearing up for episode 11 (airing April 18), which has two jaw-dropping shockers for anyone who hasn’t read the books. Two moments that change everything moving forward,” the site wrote.

For the meantime, “Outlander” Episode 10 “By the Pricking of My Thumbs” airs this Saturday, April 11, at 9 p.m. on Starz.

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Washington Nationals MLB 2015 News, Rumors: Off Season in Review – A Strong Rotation and Lineup

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Washington Nationals MLB 2015 News, Rumors: Off Season in Review – A Strong Rotation and Lineup

Christian Post Report – The Washington Nationals finished the season with a 96-66 record. They won their division and made the playoffs eventually losing in the NLDS 3-1 to the eventual World Series champion San Francisco Giants. They have won their division twice in the last four seasons, and they spent their off season adding firepower and fixing those areas where they were the weakest.

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The Nationals are in win now mode, but their GM has balanced his approach to not sell out the future

Over the last few seasons the Nationals have traded away a ton of young pitching talent. After landing the big prize of Max Scherzer this off season and dealing for Doug Fister last off season, the Nats did not trade away any young arms this winter. They added to what they already had, and that kind of balance is the hardest thing to achieve in sports — the needs of today versus the needs of tomorrow.

The Nationals feature one of the best starting rotations in baseball right now. They have also assembled one of the most complete lineups as well. The only real concern there is health. Already Jason Werth, Denard Span, and Anthony Rendon have hit the disabled list, but the Nats are finding ways to fill those holes and when this roster gets healthy it will be tough to beat.

The have also put themselves into a position where they can trade Jordan Zimmerman (as it appears that will not be able to extend him) and possibly even the declining Fister to address their needs that will get exposed during the first months of the season.

General Manger Mike Rizzo has built a win-now roster and avoided one that will fall apart as it ages. It is balanced fairly well and the creative way with which he has signed up the best pitcher in baseball the past two years will allow him to continually add talent. The payroll is around $160 million, which is in the upper third of the MLB, but even with the addition of Scherzer, he spread out the payroll hit enough in each year that the future of the team is not handcuffed.

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San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Stream Free: Watch NHL Hockey 2015 Online

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San Jose Sharks vs Los Angeles Kings Live Stream Free: Watch NHL Hockey 2015 Online

Christian Post Report – The San Jose Sharks visit the Staples Center in their last game of the year to face the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL on Saturday afternoon. The game will start at 3 p.m. ET and can be watched online through live stream (details below).

Both teams are not going to be playing in the post-season but will want to end their campaigns with a victory so expect an intense clash.

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Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks

Los Angeles, the defending champions, had a chance to clinch a playoff spot, or at least a Wild Card place, but have dropped their last three games to leave them out of the post season race.

They have also only won two of their last seven games to only earn five points down the stretch when they needed the points.

Against the Calgary Flames, they were given a chance to make it to the playoffs with a win against their rivals for the final Pacific Division spot but Los Angeles barely challenged the Flames

Two goals in the first period set the pace for Calgary as they would go on to win 3-1 and secure their spot in the post-season.

Now the Kings have one task remaining, the Sharks, before going on to summer and regroup to mount a comeback..

Meanwhile, San Jose have had a season to forget. They are currently fifth in the Pacific Division and are also out of the playoff race.

San Jose recently broke their two-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers. They were down 1-0 at the end of the second period, but three goals in the final 10 minutes of the match helped them complete the comeback and get the win.

Now they are looking to end the season on a positive note with a win over the champions.

These two teams have met four times this season, alternating wins to set up this intriguing series decider. Both teams have won at home and away to show just how evenly matched they are

For live updates and highlights, go to NHL.com. For live streaming, click here.

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