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William Ricks
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Freelance Journalist and Photographer, Freelance
Connecticut
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Biography
William E. Ricks has worked in journalism for six-plus years for multiple news outlets including ESPN, FanSided, Blasting News and The Hampton Script. He's produced numerous articles across different genres like sports, pop culture, gaming, politics and Black history. Currently serving as an associate editor for ESPN's Trending Topics section, William specializes in finding unique stories through various social media platforms, working with reporters, connecting with sources and curating articles that resonate with all sports fans.
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Content
By William Ricks Verified, Tony Moss Verified| ESPN India Verified Hollywood royalty will be out in full force Sunday for the 2025 Oscars (7 p.m. ET, ABC). Though recent sports-themed movies such as "Challengers" -- starring Zendaya as a former tennis star -- have graced the big screen, there also are plenty of athletes who have tried their hand at acting. In 2019, Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett appeared in Adam Sandler's anxiety-inducing film "Uncut Gems" (if you know, you know).
By William Ricks Verified| ESPN Verified The NBA's play-in tournament adds a fascinating wrinkle to the end of the 2022-23 regular season and the start of the postseason. Teams were already less incentivized to tank games down the stretch because of the flattened lottery odds instituted in 2019. Now that the top 10 teams in the standings will finish the regular season with at least a chance to make the playoffs, more franchises will stay in the mix longer.
By Tim Bontemps Verified, Magic Johnson, Tim BontempsEspn, William Ricks Verified| ESPN India Verified Will this NBA season feature one of the closest Most Valuable Player votes in league history? If ESPN's final MVP straw poll of 2022-23 is any indication, buckle up, as Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has overtaken Denver Nuggets center and two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokic. By two points. Not only did Embiid edge Jokic in total points -- 790 to 788 -- but Jokic actually had more first-place votes (42 for Jokic, 40 for Embiid).
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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