You’re a broadcaster, not a publicist Image: Getty Images J.J. Redick is Exhibit A why you can’t trust most former athletes to tell you the truth. For sure, they have insight into their games that trained sportswriters don’t have. They’ve been out there; reporters haven’t. There’s simply no argument. Still, most of the time, you … Read more
Keep this man away from celebrationsImage: Getty Images Champagne isn’t the only thing the Houston Astros are keeping on ice. Lance McCullers Jr.’s next start — originally scheduled for Game 3 of the ALCS today in the Bronx — has been pushed back until Sunday after getting hit in the elbow bone by a spare … Read more
That’s the spirit.Image: Photos courtesy of Drew Shipley (Getty Images) When something is too good to be true, it usually is. Like earlier this season when Washington Commanders’ mugs with the state of Washington outline were being sold outside the stadium — except they were bootlegs, not official team merch. What a royal fuck up … Read more
The Heisman Trophy is awarded to college football’s most outstanding player. Entering this season, three quarterbacks — including last year’s winner — were favored to earn this prestigious honor. It’s Week 8 and that trio of QBs are each building a strong case. But they’re joined by two other standouts that could make… Read more… … Read more
Oh boy, Ben Simmons is back! Neat.Image: Getty Images The NBA world finally got its first look at the Brooklyn Nets’ new big three, and most are already disgusted with the return they’ve yielded. It was only the first game of the season, but if lack of motivation (LOM) were a stock, this team would … Read more
Poor Ronaldo…Image: Getty Images If one were interested in fairness when it comes to Cristiano Ronaldo — and I’m not for a host of reasons, including the big glaring one (actually two) — one would have to concede that being a professional athlete requires an absurd amount of defiance. At some point in our childhood, … Read more
The Texas Rangers are hoping Bruce Bochy brings a World Series title to ArlingtonImage: Getty Images If you can’t beat ‘em, hire the manager that beat you. Yeah! That’s the phrase. At least it is for the Texas Rangers, who successfully courted Bruce Bochy out of three-year retirement to become their new manager. Bochy is … Read more
How much investigating did the NHL do into sex abuse allegations levied against T.B. Lightning’s Ian Cole.Image: Getty Images Warning: This story includes allegation of sexual coercion of a minor and may be disturbing From the initial accusation against Tampa Bay Lightning’s Ian Cole for sexual misconduct and abuse until the conclusion of the NHL’s … Read more
Jean SeguraImage: Getty Images There’s no denying that the ALCS is a bigger draw than the NLCS this year. The Yankees always garner eyeballs, New York and Houston have a recent, contentious history, and there is no fence straddling when it comes to the Astros’ cheating scandal. Either they should have a postseason ban like … Read more
