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Fortnite Announces The Daredevil Cup, Marvel Knockout Refresher, and More in Latest Update – Gameranx

Epic Games have took to their blog to announce and detail the latest update for their free-to-play battle royale shooter Fortnite!

The new update, which is available right now, will allow players to compete for a chance to unlock the brand new Daredevil outfit. Players will be in competition as Marvel Knockout Super Series takes the stakes to the next level. In addition to the brand new unlockable outfit, Epic Games have also noted details about the upcoming $100,000 tournament, and some changes that were made to the LTM.

Check out the full detailed message form Epic Games down below:

A new Marvel Hero comes to Fortnite setting off a competition on the Island like never before.

Assemble your Super Hero team to compete in the Marvel Knockout Super Series featuring four competitive cups centered around the Marvel Knockout game mode. These four cups will build up to a final, $1,000,000 tournament to conclude the Marvel Knockout Super Series happening on November 21. And as an added bonus, any player who participates in all four of the cups will receive the exclusive Nexus War Glider.

The first cup celebratesthe Man Without Fear himself, Daredevil. Winners will get ultimate bragging rights early access to the Daredevil Outfit before the Item Shop release!

Become the Guardian Devil of the Marvel Knockout LTM by competing in the first cup of the series the Daredevil Cup this Wednesday, October 14. Top teams in each region will earn the Daredevil Outfit early before it hits the Item Shop. Learn more in theofficial rules.

The remaining three cups will be scheduled for next month. Well begin to announce them with more information starting at the beginning of November.

Marvel Knockout is a spin on Operation: Knockout that sees your team utilize super-powers to be the best team on the tournament bracket. Battle alongside your team against foes in a 4-round knockout fight! Each round your team will be given a different set of powers to battle opponents with mirrored abilities!

In recent Fortnite news, Epic Games has recently held a collab with the hit sensation K-Pop boy band BTS.

The limited-time event allowed players to watch an all-new music video, as well as receive some awesome free new merch. If youre a BTS fan or just interested in learning more about the collab, make sure to check out the full article right here!

Fortnite is now available for all platforms for free! Are you excited for the upcoming character, game mode, and more provided via the new update? Let us know in the comments below!

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Portland Thorns – Stumptown Footy

Portland Thorns FC did not live up to their lofty standards in the NWSL Challenge Cup. Yes, they eliminated the North Carolina Courage in their first knockout game, but that was the only game they won. They only scored three goals in their six matches.

Fans were not impressed. The Thorns had the majority of the possession in almost all of their matches but struggled to create dangerous opportunities. Despite this, coach Mark Parsons was confident in his team and the improvements they were making. He emphasized the hard work that the team put in before the Challenge Cup and getting back to their identity.

Mark Parsons often uses the phrase Thorns soccer to describe how he wants his team to play, a term used to describe their brand of possession based soccer. Thorns soccer does not mean huge changes from game to game. They force the opposition to adapt to them.

It was evident that the Thorns were trying to implement this style of play throughout the tournament in Utah, but injuries, lack of preparation time in between matches and, potentially, a lack of complete understanding of the system was evident.

But something has clicked for the Thorns in the Fall Series. They are the only team to have won both of their first two matches and have scored seven goals. Now, both the Utah and OL Reign are in somewhat of a transition period and the Royals defending against the Thorns was questionable at best. But the Thorns are creating danger and finishing chances, which they did not do in the Challenge Cup.

When the Thorns took on OL Reign at Providence Park they also showed they could break down a team that was set up well defensively, another thing they struggled with in Utah.

In Utah these teams played to a 0-0 draw, but this would not be the case the second time around. OL Reign set up in a really solid defensive structure that shifted from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-1-3-2. Allie Long and Shirely Cruz were the two holding midfielders who looked to plug gaps and push the forward lines up to press the Thorns in their half.

The Thorns rolled out their usual 4-4-2 diamond with Angela Salem as the holding midfielder, Sinclair in the number 10 position just behind the forwards, Rocky Rodriguez as a central midfielder, and Lindsey Horan in a free midfield role. The Thorns midfield was extremely technical and good on the ball. They looked to create transition opportunities by eliminating the two initial lines of pressure led by Sofia Huerta, Bethany Balcer, Rosie White and Jasmyne Spencer.

The Thorns were able to do this with some success because their center backs Christen Westphal and Salem were comfortable and patient with possession. They didnt force passes into difficult areas. The Thorns moved the ball side to side and forced the Reign to adjust. The diamond midfield allowed a lot of movement from the creative midfielder, who popped up between the lines and off the back shoulder of defenders.

The interchangeability and movement allowed the Portland defenders to find the likes of Rodriguez, Horan, Megan Klingenberg or Christine Sinclair in space with only Long, Cruz and the back line in front of them. The Thorns were also able to create these opportunities when Rodriguez or Horan were pressed because they have the ability to spray a cross-field pass into the space vacated by those pressing.

OL Reign adjusted as the half wore on, but the Thorns looked the better team and seemed to have a much better understanding of each others movement than they did in Utah. They clearly had a better of idea how to impose themselves during the match. Overall, the Thorns looked more confident of themselves and of their teammates. This was best illustrated by Simone Charley.

In Utah, Charley made runs off the ball and tried to get behind defenders. Recently she has looked like one of the most confident players on the pitch. She has been receiving the ball, taking on defenders individually and creating her own danger.

Portland was playing high octane Thorns soccer, but was just lacking that finishing touch in the first half until a moment of brilliance on the left flank started the scoring. Then the flood gates opened.

In the 40th minute, Horan and Klingenberg combined for a quick one-two that sent Horan off and running into the oppositions box. Horan made for the end line before cutting the ball back to the on-rushing Sinclair, who made no mistake. This goal was the embodiment of Thorns soccer.

Sinclair was involved in the creation and finish of another goal just before the break. She fed the ball to Charley, who took her defender and was fouled in the box. Sinclair stepped up to the spot and the Thorns were up 2-0 in the blink of an eye.

The Thorns opened the second half smelling blood in the water. They added pressure as the match went on. Rodriguez got her first Thorns goal with a thunderous volley. Sinclair completed her third NWSL hat trick with a couple of immaculate touches that freed herself from defenders in the box.

The match ended 4-1 and the Thorns looked impressive. The midfield of Salem, Rodriguez, Horan and Sinclair was firing on all cylinders, the left flank produced moments of pure brilliance and the substitutes looked hungry and dangerous as well. It looked like a completely different team than the one we saw in Utah. They are finally playing the possession-based attacking soccer that Parsons was working to establish throughout the Challenge Cup.

The performance was not perfect. Britt Eckerstrom was forced into some great saves and the Thorns defended very narrowly. A team with more clinical wide players may be able to better exploit this defensive structure. But the Thorns had control over the match and an urgency that we have not seen recently. When they were up 4-1 the team was still pushing for more. Horan was taking corners and free kicks quickly to catch the Reign out of position.

Overall, it was a dominant display of Thorns soccer, and as they train and play more and implement Morgan Weaver and Sophia Smith the team will become more and more dangerous. Parsons has made his preferred style of play very clear, and it looks as though the team has bought in and they have the personnel to make the Thorns one of the dominant forces in NWSL again.

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Opinion: Chimbonda vs Spurs Web score prediction series Maccabi Haifa in the EL – The Spurs Web

Tottenham Hotspur take on Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League tonight as they look to progress through into the group stages of the competition.

The fixture comes just 48 hours after Spurs defeated Chelsea on penalties in the Carabao Cup, with both games taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Lilywhites have already progressed past Lokomotiv Plovdiv and Shkendija in the Europa League qualifiers this season, with just one knockout game left to go.

Jose Mourinho will be hoping to get a win at home this evening, before putting the congested opening three weeks of the season firmly behind him.

The Special One has played in the Europa League just twice in his managerial career, lifting the trophy on both occasions, something Spurs desperately need.

We caught up with Spurs legend, Pascal Chimbonda, to find out what he expects to see from the Europa League clash this evening in North London.

The Rules

The rules are simple We will be predicting Tottenham scores against Pascal for the entire 2020/21 season. Three points will be awarded for a perfect prediction, while a correct score will get one point.

The Predictions

Pascal 2-0 to Tottenham

Spurs Web 3-0 to Tottenham

The Table

Spurs Web 3 points after six games(three correct results, zero correct scores)

Pascal 2 points after six games (two correct results, zero correct scores)

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Fineview Park opens to the public – WTAE Pittsburgh

TODAY. EACH GOT ABOUT 50 POUNDS OF FOOD TO HELP THEIR FAMILIES. A GRAND OPENING TODAY FOR PITTSBURGHS NEWEST PLACE TO PLAY, AND ITS NOT JUST FOR KIDS. A RIBBON CUTTING THIS MORNING SIGNALED THE OPENING OF FINEVIEW PARK. THE PARK NOT ONLY INCLUDES A PLAYGROUND, BUT ALSO A WALKING TRACK, ADULT FITNESS EQUIPMENT, A PICNIC SHELTER, AND PLENTY OF SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS. THE PARK IS A LABOR OF LOVE FOR NEARBY COMMUNITIES AND VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED HARD TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. >> IT WAS EMPTY. NOBODY USING IT. TODAY, LOOK AROUND. EVERYBODYS HERE. >> RIGOROUS DISCUSSIONS AND PLANNING, AND JUST TO SEE THE VISION COME TO LIFE JUST MAKES THIS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY AND SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PARK. BRITTANY: IT COST ABOUT $430,000 TO GIVE THE PARK A MAKEOVER. ORGANIZERS SAY IT JUST GOES TO SHOW WHAT COMMUNITIES CAN DO WHEN THEY WORK TOGET

Fineview Park opens to the public

Updated: 7:09 PM EDT Jun 27, 2020

Mayor William Peduto, State Rep. Jake Wheatley and others including the Fineview cut the ribbon earlier today, signaling the opening of Fineview Park.The $430,000 reconstruction of Fineview included adult fitness equipment, a new walking track, reconfigured sports courts, a renovated picnic shelter and a new playground.The Saturday event included a golden basketball knockout game, a pickleball competition and a game of capture the flag.

Mayor William Peduto, State Rep. Jake Wheatley and others including the Fineview cut the ribbon earlier today, signaling the opening of Fineview Park.

The $430,000 reconstruction of Fineview included adult fitness equipment, a new walking track, reconfigured sports courts, a renovated picnic shelter and a new playground.

The Saturday event included a golden basketball knockout game, a pickleball competition and a game of capture the flag.

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Why Celtic could struggle in Europe once again this year: Agree or not? – The Football Fan Base

Scottish Premiership side Celtic FC will have to play in the Champions League qualifiers next season but with a slight difference.

Instead of the usual two-legged tie, UEFA have decided that the qualifiers will be playing in a one-game knockout fashion in order to safe time. And speaking on this topic, Celtic FC manager Neil Lennon admitted that the governing body of football has made the right decision.

Lennon said, as reported by the Daily Record: Its like everything at the moment you need to adapt.

But UEFA have come to a decision and its probably the right one in trying to condense it all. If the games are behind closed doors then home advantage is not a massive difference.

Weve seen it with the results in the Bundesliga where a lot of the home teams havent won. Well get them on the pitch and get them adapted to playing at Celtic Park with no fans which is going to be really strange for them.

It works both ways. Home advantage is a huge plus for us because of the support we have. I wouldnt say well be disadvantaged as such but players love to play in front of big crowds.

While many fans think Celtic FC will have a better chance of qualifying for the group stages of the Champions League but according to former Hoops striker Frank McAvennie, the Parkhead outfit could be in for a tough time in the next couple of months.

Regardless of whether they are home or away, Lenny will have them ready, he told Football Insider.

Over two legs Celtic should beat the so-called lesser teams but anyone in football will tell you that in a one-off match anyone can win.

If they go away and they are not up for it you can rectify it when they come back to Celtic Park so that would be a bit dangerous. Anything can happen so it is risky.

But I just think it is terrible that a team who wins the league in Scotland should be playing that many qualifiers. It is not right. It really is not.

Playing a knockout game certainly have its downsides but Lennon is clearly looking at the positives of this temporary format.

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