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sports3 months ago

Padres Named This Year’s Cinderella Team

Ken Rosenthal predicts the Padres as this year's 'Cinderella' team in the MLB postseason, suggesting they could upset the Cubs in the Wild Card Series due to their strong bullpen and Pivetta's pitching, despite some weaknesses in their offense and away record. The Cubs have a lineup advantage if their hitters click, but their bullpen has improved recently, making the matchup closely contested.

sports1 year ago

"NCAA Tournament 2024: UVA and Colorado State Set for First Four Showdown"

Virginia basketball, known for both triumphs and heartbreaks in the NCAA Tournament, is now celebrating just making the field of 68 after defying low odds and securing a spot. With low expectations and a sense of playing with "house money," the team is poised to embrace the opportunity and attempt to prove their worth in the upcoming games.

movie-review1 year ago

"Camila Mendes Soars in 'Upgraded': A First-Class Rom-Com Sensation"

"Upgraded" offers a fresh take on the romantic comedy genre, with Camila Mendes leading the film as Ana, a woman who experiences a life-changing upgrade after a chance encounter with a handsome stranger. The movie cleverly remixes familiar romantic comedy elements, grounding them in a relatable reality and emphasizing feminist themes of women supporting each other. While the film features delightful performances and unexpected twists, it also has some flaws in its plot execution. Overall, "Upgraded" delivers a vibrant and endearing take on the genre, with capable filmmakers at the helm.

gaming2 years ago

Disney Dreamlight Valley's Latest Updates and Releases.

Disney Dreamlight Valley's latest update, The Remembering, is now available for Xbox players. The update includes new content such as Cinderella's Fairy Godmother, a Pixar Star Path, and more. The update also fixes bugs and issues, including an issue with Stitch's Hobby quest and an issue that prevented players from buying or selling items from Goofy's stall. The update is said to be the "biggest story update yet" and allows players to uncover the mystery of the Forgetting in the Forgotten Lands Biome.

gaming2 years ago

Disney Dreamlight Valley Update: Possible Debut of Cinderella's Fairy Godmother.

Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Update 5 may introduce Cinderella's Fairy Godmother as a villager, as hinted by the inclusion of her wand and an artisanal bench in the game. The sandbox title has previously added Simba and Nala from The Lion King as villagers. Other features teased for Update 5 include customizable furniture and an umbrella for rainy weather.

gaming2 years ago

Disney Dreamlight Valley hints at addition of Cinderella's Fairy Godmother in upcoming update.

Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming Update 5 may add Cinderella's Fairy Godmother as a villager, as teased by a tweet featuring an ornate stone bench with a magic wand on it. The wand looks identical to the one used by the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella, and the bench itself also appears in the movie. The update was previously thought to feature Vanellope from Wreck-it-Ralph, but it now seems likely that the "princess" teased in the early 2023 content roadmap is Cinderella. The release date for Update 5 has not yet been announced.

entertainment2 years ago

Princess Charlotte celebrates 8th birthday with ballet and smiles.

Princess Charlotte celebrated her upcoming 8th birthday with a trip to the Royal Opera House to watch a ballet production of Cinderella with her mother, the Princess of Wales. Charlotte was also invited on stage with the performers and was seen waving an illuminated wand. The young royal will be unable to celebrate her birthday this coming weekend as the family will be busy marking King Charles's coronation instead.

sports2 years ago

FAU's Final Four Run Amazes Former Coach and Alumni Alike

Florida Atlantic's basketball team, with no previous NCAA tournament success and a history of losing coaches, has shocked the college basketball world by reaching the Final Four. The Owls went 31-3 before the tournament, tied for the fewest losses of any team before the brackets were released. Despite being labeled "the Beach Boys" by a rival team, FAU has built an identity as a gritty and talented team. The NCAA ignored its own rankings and gave FAU a 9-seed, but the Owls have continued to dominate. The team's success shows that smaller conferences can produce Cinderella stories and that college basketball is in an Upset Era.

sports2 years ago

FAU's Final Four Berth Sparks Locker Room Speech and Celebration.

Kansas State coach Jerome Tang visited the Florida Atlantic locker room after his team's loss in the Sweet 16 of March Madness to offer a congratulatory message, calling them the toughest team they played all year. Florida Atlantic has been the NCAA Tournament's greatest Cinderella this year, knocking off higher-seeded teams to advance to the Final Four. Tang was instrumental in Kansas State's unlikely rise this season, turning the program into one of the best stories in the country.

sports2 years ago

FAU Owls defy expectations, advance to Final Four with humility and determination.

Florida Atlantic's basketball team, often overlooked and underestimated, has made it to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. Despite lacking star power, the team's deep rotation and team-oriented offense have propelled them to victory. They are not a Cinderella story, having been ranked in the AP Top 25 during the regular season, and are determined to become the third inaugural champion in a four-year span. With a strong offense and a team-first mentality, they have a real shot at winning the championship.

sports2 years ago

FAU's Surprising March Madness Run Defies Cinderella Label.

Florida Atlantic University's men's basketball team, the Owls, have made it to the Final Four for the first time in school history, after beating No. 3 Kansas State 79-76 in the Elite Eight. Despite being a No. 9 seed, the team rejects the label of Cinderella and instead calls themselves "pit bulls" and "Beast Boys." The Owls have a strong core of contributors and a team-first mentality, exemplified by their win over Kansas State where multiple players stepped up. They will face the winner of Sunday's San Diego State vs. Creighton game in the South region.