Kevin Hart's failed 'Saturday Night Live' audition featured an Avery Johnson impression Auditioning for "Saturday Night Live" sounds pretty nerve-wracking. Here's how Rob Huebel — a fantastic sketch comedian and improviser who trained at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, starred in MTV's excellent "Human Giant," and has done wonderful work on shows like "The League" and "Transparent" — … [Read more...]
Ranking NBA GMs
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Dwight Howard is set to return to the Rockets, but he won’t solve all Houston’s woes
Dwight Howard is set to return to the Rockets, but he won't solve all Houston's woes The Houston Rockets, as it is with just about every single NBA team of record, are full of comings and goings. Thanks a lot, injuries. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] The team confirmed on Wednesday morning that star center Dwight Howard would indeed be … [Read more...]
Is baseball dying? Nope, actually the values of MLB teams are skyrocketing
Is baseball dying? Nope, actually the values of MLB teams are skyrocketing There's a common belief among some sports fans that baseball is a dying game, mostly because the NFL gets more attention year-round. But the numbers say otherwise. Baseball isn't dying. In fact, the values of MLB teams are growing at an astounding rate. Forbes published its annual list of MLB team values and profits … [Read more...]
Jason Castro gets mistakenly asked to prom with post-it notes
Jason Castro gets mistakenly asked to prom with post-it notes Asking someone to prom can be daunting. Not only is there a chance that person will say no, forever crushing your dreams, but there's so much pressure to do it in a spectacular manner these days. As one high-schooler is about the find out, it also helps to make sure you ask the right person. whoever asked me to prom a few … [Read more...]
NBA Playoff Picture Update: The Warriors won the division!
NBA Playoff Picture Update: The Warriors won the division! With just a few weeks remaining until the NBA postseason, every night can impact the standings. The NBA Playoff Picture Update keeps you up to date on all the most important news for all 16 berths and seeds. [DraftKings: FREE entry to huge cash Fantasy Basketball Contest with first deposit] Pacific Power: All hail the Golden State … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose has no pain in surgically repaired right knee, still plans to return this season
Derrick Rose has no pain in surgically repaired right knee, still plans to return this season Friday will mark four weeks since Derrick Rose underwent surgery to remove to the damaged portion of the torn medial meniscus in his right knee. After the procedure, the Chicago Bulls laid out a four-to-six-week timetable for their former MVP point guard's return to the court. Rose himself, however, … [Read more...]
Joel Embiid won’t play NBA hoops until the Summer League, as the 76ers do
Joel Embiid won't play NBA hoops until the Summer League, as the 76ers do In late June, NBA prospect Joel Embiid underwent surgery to repair the broken navicular bone in his right foot. The initial prognosis, in the days before the 2014 NBA Draft, stated that he’d be out four-to-six months. Depending on the team that selected him, Embiid could theoretically have returned in time for the … [Read more...]
AL East 2015 preview: Red Sox, Blue Jays contenders in wide-open division
AL East 2015 preview: Red Sox, Blue Jays contenders in wide-open division With opening day approaching, the Big League Stew crew is here to get you up to speed on the season ahead. We're examining each division over the next two weeks, looking at the big questions, the important players and making our predictions. Our series continues in the AL East. The American League East being a … [Read more...]
Andrew McCutchen cuts off signature dreadlocks for charity
Andrew McCutchen cuts off signature dreadlocks for charity Since he's joined the club, outfielder Andrew McCutchen has taken the Pittsburgh Pirates from David to a possible Goliath in the National League Central. The Pirates will have to hope the biblical comparisons end there after McCutchen cut off his signature dreadlocks Wednesday. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Baseball: Sign up and join a … [Read more...]