The Closing Tag Network

Between deepfake porn, plagiarism run amuck, and the lack of quality control in general, AI is being blamed for a lot of things these days. But Raul asks the burning question: can AI really be blamed for all of this or are humans just that bad? Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www...

The Los Angeles Chargers have landed Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach. New England, Carolina, Tennessee, and Las Vegas have announced their new head coaches. Which leaves Washington, Seattle, and Atlanta as the only NFL teams currently without a head coach, with Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel still on the free agency board. Raul gives his thoughts on the new hires and where he feels Vrabel and...

UPDATE: Since this episode was recorded, it has been confirmed that the Milwaukee Bucks are hiring Doc Rivers to be their new head coach. MAJOR mistake. Despite a 30-13 record, and despite only being behind the Boston Celtics in the Eastern standings, the Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Adrian Griffin. Raul explains why this may be. Raul also dives into the trade involving Kyle Lowry going f...

For months, World Wrestling Entertainment has been shopping their flagship show, Monday Night Raw, to various suitors. They've finally signed a deal for where Raw will be shown starting January 2025. Raul has all the details on this plus what Dwayne The Rock Johnson's role with WWE will be going forward. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop th...

Very few publications historically carry the weight in pop culture the way Sports Illustrated has. And now it appears that that era is no more. Raul has thoughts on the recent troubles that SI is having as well as thoughts on the divisional round in the NFL playoffs. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on...

Kazuchika Okada - arguably one of the greatest pro wrestlers alive today - is leaving his long-time home in New Japan Pro Wrestling and seemingly heading to the states. Raul gives his thoughts on what this means for New Japan, as well as his thoughts on what WWE is going to do about World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins injuring his knee. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a...

The next major domino in the Toronto Raptors' plan for this season has just fallen. Weeks after trading OG Anunoby, the Raptors have now traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers. Raul gives his thoughts on this trade and what it could mean for both organizations in the following weeks. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclo...

NFL Wild Card Week is over. Raul has his thoughts on an NBA trade between the Pistons and Wizards, how awful that Philadelphia Eagles defense is right now, who likely played or coached their last game with their current teams, and why the Dallas Cowboys keep doing great in the regular season and keep doing nothing in the playoffs. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question...

The year is 1976 and the New Orleans Jazz would make a decision that would radically change the sports world forever. Signing Gail Goodrich by itself didn't do a whole lot for the Jazz organization, but what followed was what helped set up the Lakers, the Utah Jazz, and the NBA as a whole for years to come. But what if none of that happened? Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you h...

The internet's favorite reluctant stepdad, Pedro Pascal, has been linked to the new Fantastic Four movie, in addition to the new Mandalorian feature-length film from Disney. Raul explains why he's excited but also skeptical, and does his own fantasy casting of who he'd like to see in the new Fantastic Four film. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comm...

After 24 years, Bill Belichick has been removed as the head coach of the New England Patriots....oh sorry, I meant they've "mutually parted ways". Raul explains not only what this means for the Patriots but the coaching landscape throughout the entire NFL. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us...

Pete Carroll has stepped down as the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, according to the Seahawks organization. Carroll will stay on as an advisor to the team. Raul explains what this could mean for the immediate future of the Seahawks, why the timing of this is suspect, and who they could bring in to take over, oh and also why you shouldn't be so eager to compare the next guy to Carroll. Rea...

Black Monday has come and gone in the NFL, with a total of six (potentially seven) coaching vacancies in the NFL, and most of those teams eyeing one man: Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh. Raul explains why Harbaugh may be using the NFL as a bargaining chip for a bigger contract at Michigan. Raul also goes into his latest LeBron James rant, this time focusing on what would happen if the Lakers did...

With all the news about Jeffrey Epstein's "list" and who is or isn't on it, Aaron Rodgers finds himself in the legal crosshairs of talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. Raul explains why this is a big deal and why we shouldn't take any news from any unconfirmed source seriously. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclo...

2023 has wrapped up. New Year's resolutions have been made. And now it's time to look to the future. What trades will happen in the NBA? What teams will make a move in the NFL? What are some entertainment things to keep an eye on? The answers to all of these questions and more are in Raul's 2024 Predictions episode. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or...

Before Raul can give his thoughts on the state of the Denver Broncos, he's met with some breaking news on a trade in the NBA: OG Anunoby going to the Knicks. Raul's thoughts on what this means for both the Raptors and Knicks going forward are in this episode. Also what Raul thinks is REALLY going on in Denver between Sean Payton and Russell Wilson and what this could mean for Wilson's...

Amazon, one of the richest companies on the planet, has added an ad-supported tier while increasing prices for their Prime Video service. Raul explains why this move was inevitable, how Amazon might actually be a bit behind the rest of the field in this regard, and how this might play into Prime negotiating a deal with the NFL, NBA, or others. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you hav...

The Detroit Pistons have now gone on the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history with no reprieve or relief in sight. Raul breaks down how the Pistons got to this point, how bad things could potentially get, and what needs to happen to turn things around. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on F...

Raul breaks down how the In-Season Tournament has negatively affected both the Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers, how the media and fan reaction to the Lakers' 1-6 record since the IST is predictable, and why the Los Angeles Lakers will never win another NBA Championship with LeBron James calling the shots. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop...

Jonathan Majors just majored in the art of "eff around and find around". Following his guilty verdict, Marvel wasted very little time in firing the beleaguered actor. Raul explains what this means now for Majors and why he has no sympathy for the man. Raul also explains why Marvel should take this as a sign to pivot from their original plans and go in a different direction with the MCU....

Yes, we're only days away from New Year's, but why wait until January 1 to make impactful, positive changes in our lives? Raul shares a very deep and personal story about his life and why he's been making positive changes in his life. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://w...

Both Rudy Giuliani and Hunter Biden are facing some serious legal trouble that could be problematic for their respective vested parties. Raul explains what this could mean for the 2024 presidential election, what this could mean to Donald Trump's ongoing indictment cases, and why, to preserve the moderate vote from going to the GOP, Joe Biden MUST announce he's not seeking re-election. Rea...

Steph Curry is practically carrying the team by himself. The team is 11th in a tough Western Conference. Klay Thompson is a shell of his old self. Andrew Wiggins remembered he's Andrew Wiggins. Chris Paul is lost and not helping the bench at all. And now Draymond Green is suspended "indefinitely". The dynasty is over. Officially. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you hav...

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers just won the NBA's first-ever In-Season Tournament, and both Lakers and LeBron fans are claiming it to be just as good as winning an actual NBA Championship. Raul explains why this statement is just inherently false. Raul also has thoughts on how to improve the In-Season Tournament. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or co...

Impact Wrestling is still a month away from officially changing their name back to TNA Wrestling and already are making quite the impact (pun intended) with the announcement of their new streaming service: TNA+. Read the blogs at https://theclosingtag.com If you have a question or comment, drop them off at raul@theclosingtag.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/theclosingtag Video...