Over at the Atlantic, Adam Serwer wrote about how the character of heavyweight champion Apollo Creed was treated as a stand-in so audiences could receive the fantasy of Muhammad Ali getting whooped, and how Creed changed that. Use it as an excuse to watch Eddie Murphy’s bit on Rocky. [ The Atlantic]
Related
Latest
Why the New Orleans Pelicans Could Shock the NBA This Year
Sat Oct 11 2025
MLB Best Bets: NLDS Game 5 Tigers vs. Mariners
Fri Oct 10 2025
Latest Betting
- College Football Week 7 Betting Picks: Texas, Michigan, Oregon and More
- MLB Best Bets: NLDS Game 4 Phillies vs. Dodgers, Cubs vs. Brewers Picks
- NHL 2025-26 Over/Under Predictions: Best Team Point Totals to Bet Now
- Eagles vs. Giants Thursday Night Football Week 6 Betting Predictions
- Wednesday October 8th Best MLB Playoff Betting Picks & Predictions
- MLB Playoff Game 3 Best Bets: Mariners vs Tigers, Blue Jays vs Yankees
- College Football Midweek Picks: Week 7 NCAA Best Bets