Memphis Grizzlies Tony Allen fined $5,000 for ridiculous flop
Tony Allen’s ridiculous flop from the Game 2 of the NBA’s Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs almost caused a riot on Twitter. Well, now the 31-year-old Memphis Grizzlies guard has been fined $5,000 under the NBA’s new anti-flopping rules.
Tim Tebow: Ron Jaworski thinks Arena League is path back to NFL for QB
Former NFL starting quarterback and ESPN NFL analyst Ron Jaworski believes that Tim Tebow’s path back to the NFL could go through the Arena Football League. The former Philadelphia Eagles signal-caller has offered Tebow a chance to join the Philadelphia Soul, an AFL team that he is part owner of.
Kevin Durant and Matt Kemp are young stars who break the mold
One of the oldest stereotypes in the book is that of the “dumb jock,” or the idea of the macho male athlete who is self-centered and boastful whenever he gets the chance to be. In professional sports, the term “greedy” is thrown into that stereotype.
Down On the Farm, Season 3: Memorable Memphis
Memphis sits fewer than 300 miles down the Mississippi from St. Louis and might as well be its baseball sister city. Since the legendary Memphis Chicks (1901-1997) ceased existence and the parent club moved Triple-A operations west from Louisville 15 years ago, the Redbirds have been the highest affiliate in the Cardinals system.
Delicious Mint Julep Recipes in Time for Kentucky Derby
Before we know it, the Kentucky Derby will be upon us . In celebration of its iconic mint julep, here are two recipes that provide a twist on this classic cocktail.
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Robbie Rogers: Can openly gay player spark interest for Major League Soccer?
Robbie Rogers already has a soccer pedigree that would indicate he can be part of helping Major League Soccer take the next steps towards becoming a mainstream U.S. spectator sport. Rogers played a significant part in winning a national championship in college and won an MLS championship with the Columbus Crew a few years ago.
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Kurt’s Angle: Racism again front and center in sports world…
Thankfully it only happens somewhat sporadically, but racism reared its ugly head in sports again this week.
It started with the Sergio Garcia versus Tiger Woods tiff, which began when the two were paired together during the third round of the Players Championship. The twosome accused each other of making distracting actions during swings. After play concluded, Garcia made a remark during the interview that Tiger “is not the nicest man on Tour.”
The media and rival competitors taking issue with the prickly personality of Tiger Woods is nothing new. And the spat between the two was actually considered in some ways good, because rivalry sells. To me, Sergio v. Tiger just seemed like a tiff straight out of NASCAR world that would go away quickly.
That was until an event this week in advance of a European Tour event. The emcee jokingly asked Garcia if he would have Tiger Woods over for dinner during the United States Open.
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Robbie Rogers: Can openly gay player spark interest for Major League Soccer?
Robbie Rogers already has a soccer pedigree that would indicate he can be part of helping Major League Soccer take the next steps towards becoming a mainstream U.S. spectator sport. Rogers played a significant part in winning a national championship in college and won an MLS championship with the Columbus Crew a few years ago.
Kurt’s Angle: Racism again front and center in sports world…
Thankfully it only happens somewhat sporadically, but racism reared its ugly head in sports again this week.
It started with the Sergio Garcia versus Tiger Woods tiff, which began when the two were paired together during the third round of the Players Championship. The twosome accused each other of making distracting actions during swings. After play concluded, Garcia made a remark during the interview that Tiger “is not the nicest man on Tour.”
The media and rival competitors taking issue with the prickly personality of Tiger Woods is nothing new. And the spat between the two was actually considered in some ways good, because rivalry sells. To me, Sergio v. Tiger just seemed like a tiff straight out of NASCAR world that would go away quickly.
That was until an event this week in advance of a European Tour event. The emcee jokingly asked Garcia if he would have Tiger Woods over for dinner during the United States Open.
Memphis Grizzlies Tony Allen fined $5,000 for ridiculous flop
Tony Allen’s ridiculous flop from the Game 2 of the NBA’s Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs almost caused a riot on Twitter. Well, now the 31-year-old Memphis Grizzlies guard has been fined $5,000 under the NBA’s new anti-flopping rules.
GIF: Paul George drives by LeBron James and posterizes Chris Andersen
Indiana Pacers guard Paul George is becoming a household name during the Eastern Conference finals. His heroics kept Indiana in Game 1 against the Miami Heat, and this vicious posterization of Chris “Birdman” Andersen on Friday night during Game 2 will only add to his legend. Have mercy. I don’t know what’s more impressive, [...]
Video: LeBron James makes an insane pass to Mike Miller for a buzzer beater
As good as LeBron James is at scoring, dunking, rebounding and defending, he is even better at passing. It’s what makes him so unique – the ability to not only recognize where the other nine players on the court and see openings most players can’t, but to be able to make pinpoint accurate passes facing [...]
2013 French Open preview and TV information
Summer is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to turn our attention to the red clay of Paris and the second major of the 2013 tennis season. The 2013 French Open begins on Sunday, and Rafael Nadal will be there to defend his title. A knee injury kept Nadal out of the last two [...]
A brief history of milk at the Indianapolis 500
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and, with it, the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500. While open-wheel racing has struggled to capture the attention of the average American sports fan since the CART-IRL split of 1996, the Indy 500 remains a transcendent event, rich in pageantry and tradition. Moments after crossing the finish line [...]
Tim Tebow: Ron Jaworski thinks Arena League is path back to NFL for QB
Former NFL starting quarterback and ESPN NFL analyst Ron Jaworski believes that Tim Tebow’s path back to the NFL could go through the Arena Football League. The former Philadelphia Eagles signal-caller has offered Tebow a chance to join the Philadelphia Soul, an AFL team that he is part owner of.
Aaron Rodgers ready to welcome back Brett Favre
Time heals all wounds, even betrayal and defection to a bitter rival. Is that an exaggeration? Probably, but that’s the nicer version of how many Green Bay Packers fans interpret the chain of events that led to Brett Favre’s journey from Wisconsin to New York to Minnesota, with a few stops in Mississippi along the way. If that was [...]
WWE Throwback Thursday: John Cena Returns at 2008 Royal Rumble
John Cena missed Raw on Monday in order to sell the injuries he received at Extreme Rules but he will surely be back this coming Monday to accept Ryback’s challenge for the Payback pay-per-view in June. It is a rare occasion for Cena to miss an episode of Raw as he is the poster boy [...]
New York Knicks: Carmelo Anthony has tear in left shoulder
An MRI on Wednesday revealed that New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony has a small tear in his left shoulder. The 28-year-old reportedly suffered the injury – classified as a torn labrum – late in the regular season and decided to play through it.
Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2013 NBA Draft lottery’s unlikely big winner
The NBA lottery happened Tuesday night, and several teams were happy to see their ping-pong balls come up. The Cleveland Cavaliers scored the No. 1 pick, but rumors suggest it could be traded. That’s not something that is usually even discussed, since the top overall pick is almost always a game-changing player. But that may [...]
Brian Urlacher retires as a Chicago Bear, leaves historic legacy
This morning Brian Urlacher announced his retirement after 13 years with the Chicago Bears. The Bears decided not to re-sign Urlacher after last season when a reasonable contract deal couldn’t be met. It was an emotional moment for the organization and its fans, but it was a decision I supported and thought necessary for the Bears to stay [...]
The five closest Indianapolis 500 Finishes
NASCAR racing is far and away the most popular motorsport in the United States but for one Sunday each year we all fall in love with open-wheel racing thanks to the Indianapolis 500. The race doesn’t draw the crowds or ratings it once did but it’s still a cultural touchstone. It’s too bad that people’s [...]
Video: Tony Allen goes to ridiculous lengths to sell a flagrant foul
On Tuesday night the Memphis Grizzlies overcame an 18-point second half deficit to force overtime in Game 2 of their Western Conference finals series against the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs came through in the extra period, winning the game 93-89 and taking a 2-0 series lead. The climax of the Grizzlies’ late-game comeback was [...]
Kevin Durant and Matt Kemp are young stars who break the mold
One of the oldest stereotypes in the book is that of the “dumb jock,” or the idea of the macho male athlete who is self-centered and boastful whenever he gets the chance to be. In professional sports, the term “greedy” is thrown into that stereotype.
USGA bans anchored putting starting in 2016, but should it?
According to multiple reports, the United States Golf Association and the R&A (golf’s governing body) have agreed to ban the practice of anchoring a club while making a stroke, beginning Jan. 1, 2016.
Down On the Farm, Season 3: Memorable Memphis
Memphis sits fewer than 300 miles down the Mississippi from St. Louis and might as well be its baseball sister city. Since the legendary Memphis Chicks (1901-1997) ceased existence and the parent club moved Triple-A operations west from Louisville 15 years ago, the Redbirds have been the highest affiliate in the Cardinals system.
Charlotte Bobcats to become Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Bobcats and owner Michael Jordan held a press conference on Tuesday announcing that the NBA’s youngest (and least successful) franchise will become the Charlotte Hornets.
Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus breaks hand punching locker
Well, we’ve got another entrant on the list of dumbest sports injuries of 2013. Washington Nationals reliever Ryan Mattheus broke his pitching hand while punching a locker after a terrible outing Sunday afternoon. He didn’t inform Nationals officials of the injury until just before the team’s game at AT&T Park in San Francisco Monday night.
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Video: Simply one of the greatest sports news bloopers…ever
I won’t waste much time setting this up, because I don’t want to kill the punchline; you simply have to watch it.
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