Panda? Really? Everyone's in shock, including lead designer of Tekken Katsuhiro Harada, after Panda player Rangchu stunned the world with his upset victory. And with Ninja's announcement of his new mouse in collaboration with Finalmouse, it's Mouse Monday - including a Logitech G Pro Wireless giveaway and details on what goes into making such a beast from Logitech G Technical Marketing Manager Andrew Coonrad.
Then - every Overwatch League Season 2 expansion team has been announced, and even without their rosters, we have everything we need to judge them. We rate every expansion team's branding, logo, and colors, from the Atlanta Reign to the Guangzhou Charge. Plus - we venture out to a Hearthstone Fireside event to hear from the community and get first thoughts on Rastakhan's Rumble.
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Randal Hill, a former NFL wide receiver, is optimistic even in the face of the protest controversy that has divided America. He told Cheddar Big News that one of the best things about sports leagues is how they can heal national wounds.
Rich Tamayo, the director of guest experience for the Baltimore Ravens, said that the changes being made for Ravens fans will "change the game in the way our fans experience the stadium." The Ravens start their season against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Social live-streaming is today where social media was in the mid-2000s. At least that's what 21st Century Fox is betting. The CEO of Caffeine, which just took a $100 million investment from the media giant, is looking toward the future of the industry.
Todd Martin, the CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, said he sees a possibility for an upset in the men's semifinal, but Serena Williams has it all but wrapped up on the women's side.
Nate Boyer, a former NFL player and Green Beret, is the man behind Colin Kaepernick's protests in 2016 when he suggested that the quarterback kneel instead of sit during the National Anthem as a sign of a respect. Two years later, Boyer believes people are missing the point of his protest and not listening to both sides of the issue.
Scooby Axson, a writer and producer for Sports Illustrated and an Army veteran, said that Pres. Trump is using Nike's Colin Kaepernick ad to stoke anger in his base.
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Brand consultant Allen Adamson said the companies that don't speak up in the age of social media, are doomed to become irrelevant. That's the bet Nike is making with its new campaign.
Nike's decision to tap Colin Kaepernick as the new face of the 'Just Do It' campaign is inspiring some and offending others. Mashable's Marcus Gilmer joins Cheddar to discuss how the new deal came together.
