A sports blog by and for Midwest Sports Fans
We’re now at #8 in our countdown, which takes a look at the aftermath of a game that came in at #2 in Andy’s rundown of the 10 most memorable March Madness moment of all-time. It’s one of the most famous airballs, putbacks, and celebrations in college basketball history.
Here is the setup for today’s funniest video: a reporter is hounding some binder-toting dude while on camera. Said reporter is so busy asking questions he forgets to perform one essential function of walking on a sidewalk: look up.
Peyton Manning and Jim Irsay held a joint press conference today to announce the conclusion of Manning’s career in Indianapolis. As hard as it is for some Colts fans to swallow, this was the best decision for the franchise long-term. It doesn’t make it any easier though.
When I saw the title – “Peyton Manning Farewell Song” – I have to admit that I thought this would suck, as they often do. But not this one. Frankly, I think it sums up the plaintive, melancholy yet appreciative and nostalgic mood of Colts fan on this strange, strange day about as well as any video and song could.
And the long and winding road of Peyton Manning’s potential turn to the NFL takes yet another strange yet compelling turn. “Secret” video has surfaced of Manning throwing at Duke.
Under caution with 40 laps to go in last night’s Daytona 500, driver Juan Pablo Montoya crashed into a jet dryer truck igniting a fireball that melted the jet dryer to the track.
I always find The Oscars to be nauseatingly self-deferential and haughty, even for an awards show. But I do love me some Emma Stone, so I was please when my tweet about not watching the Oscars was responded to with the following comment: “Emma Stone, dude. You missed a great moment.” Here’s the video.
First-year Lamar coach Pat Knight had nothing kind to say about his players after Wednesday night’s 62-52 loss to Stephen F. Austin. Here’s video of the press conference in all its awkward glory.
Here is New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov and a trio of Russian MCs dropping some rhymes on Russian television.
“Be the difference. Go out and find that one child, that new kid standing over there by himself. Be willing to stand up for him.” Great idea for a movie.
First, Darren Rovell asks Kate Upton to be his valentine on TV. Now today comes Colin Cowherd acting rather inappropriately himself during an interview with the 19-year old SI Swimsuit cover model. Kudos to Kate Upton for responding to both with maturity, poise, and self-respect. But come on, really guys?
If you needed more evidence that the Midwest is the most romantic region of the United States, here you go: this weekend at the Missouri Grand Prix swim meet, three-time Olympic medalist and Chicagoland native Matt Grevers proposed to his girlfriend and Team USA teammate Annie Chandler from the medal stand.
Yep, it’s true: after an awful start to the game, Jeremy Lin took over the in the 4th quarter and led the Knicks to yet another victory, even nailing the game-winning shot.
Last night the New Orleans Hornets let Will Ferrell announce the starting lineups for the Hornets’ game against the Chicago Bulls. Watch the entire video from CSN Chicago:
Unless you want unexpected knocks on your day, you might want to be careful how high you have the volume turned up while watching Rocky.
