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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

Every Premier League team's 2024-25 MVP

Whether you were Liverpool or Southampton, or one of the many clubs in between, your squad had a best player. Somebody was your team’s MVP. The definition of "most valuable" is about more than talent.

Assessing the success, and failure, of the 2024-25 Premier League season

Back in August, 20 clubs kicked off their 2024-25 Premier League seasons. Those clubs have now wound down their campaigns. Not every team had the same goals or expectations coming into the season.

Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season

Statistical milestones in the NBA don’t hit with the same punch. That’s because, other than single-game totals, everything is seen in per-game averages.

Who has the most passing yards in a season for every NFL team?

Have you heard that the NFL is a passing league? It’s true, but obvious at this point. When you look at the list of the most passing yards in a season for every NFL franchise, most of them have come since 2010.

Every Conn Smythe winner in NHL history

The ultimate goal of any NHL player is to hoist the Stanley Cup. However, there is another trophy that is pretty great to lift when the playoffs end. We’re talking about the Conn Smythe Trophy, which goes to the postseason’s most valuable player.

"White Lotus" creator Mike White is headed back to "Survivor"

All the success of "The White Lotus" can't keep Mike White away from Jeff Probst and company. 

Every 99-yard touchdown in NFL history

An NFL football field is 100 yards long. As such, the longest touchdown a player can score from scrimmage is 99 yards. Returns can be longer, but we’re just focused on the 99-yard scrimmage touchdowns here.

25 minor league teams with names as ridiculous as they are real

Some professional sports teams have somewhat odd names. However, no professional team can hold a candle to some of the minor league team names out there.

"Lilo & Stitch" broke the Memorial Day weekend box office record

This was a record-breaking weekend at the domestic box office. 

Kenan Thompson says to expect "a lot of change" before the next season of "SNL"

Kenan Thompson has been on "Saturday Night Live" since 2003 and is by a wide margin, the longest-tenured cast member in "SNL" history. 

Billy Joel reveals brain disorder, cancels all concerts

Unfortunately, the Piano Man won't be singing us a song anytime soon.

There were two people Nick Kroll couldn't get for "Big Mouth"

"Big Mouth," the raunchy animated show about puberty from Netflix, has dropped its eighth, and final, season. 

Ryan Reynolds pitched an R-rated "Star Wars" movie

Ryan Reynolds has found great success by bring R-rated antics to the world of Marvel superheroes with the "Deadpool" movies. 

George Wendt's perpetual Norm-ness was a harbinger of the modern sitcom star economy

George Wendt passed away earlier this week at the age of 76.

Jason Momoa and wrestler Roman Reigns in talks to star in new "Street Fighter" movie

"Street Fighter" is getting a reboot and the cast appears to be coming together.