Warriors will welcome 105-year-old superfan 'Sweetie' to Game 1, free of charge Midway through the Western Conference finals, Mashable sports reporter Sam Laird introduced the basketball-loving world to "Sweetie," a 105-year-old Bay Area resident and Golden State Warriors fan who watches every game at home with her cat, Coco Chanel: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all … [Read more...]
Indians bullpen sent Brandon Moss a ransom note for his 100th home run ball
Indians bullpen sent Brandon Moss a ransom note for his 100th home run ball MLB players have a long history of trading things for memorabilia. If a player hits a meaningful homer and a fan catches it, the fan is usually going to get an autographed bat or jersey in exchange for that ball. Turns out members of the Cleveland Indians bullpen are tougher negotiators than that. After their … [Read more...]
NBC and NY Racing Association agree to long-term deal (The Associated Press)
NBC and NY Racing Association agree to long-term deal (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- The Belmont Stakes will be staying on NBC after the network and New York Racing Association reached a long-term agreement. … [Read more...]
If not Qatar then where? Where should the 2022 World Cup go?
If not Qatar then where? Where should the 2022 World Cup go? When Loretta Lynch and Richard Weber addressed the watching world following the launch of the federal investigations into FIFA corruption, they were clear to emphasize that this process would be a long one. But in the wake of Sepp Blatter’s … Continue reading → When Loretta Lynch and Richard Weber addressed the watching world … [Read more...]
Bayne and Cobb fined after exiting crashed cars early
Bayne and Cobb fined after exiting crashed cars early Trevor Bayne and Jennifer Jo Cobb will be supporting the NASCAR Foundation with fine payments from their actions at Dover. Both drivers got out of their vehicles at inappropriate times following crashes over the weekend. Cobb was fined $5,000 while Bayne was fined $20,000. We'll start with Cobb, who walked on the track to raise her arms … [Read more...]
Rookies lead May NFL jersey sales, Tebow returns to list
Rookies lead May NFL jersey sales, Tebow returns to list Two new faces had the best-selling NFL jerseys in the month of May, while an old friend found his way back into the Top 15. According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, Marcus Mariota of the Tennessee Titans and Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came in at Nos. 1 and 2 in the NFL’s official online jersey sales from May 1-31. Despite the … [Read more...]
Marek Vs Wyshynski Podcast: Huzzah, the Stanley Cup Final edition!
Marek Vs Wyshynski Podcast: Huzzah, the Stanley Cup Final edition! LISTEN HERE! [And if that doesn't work, try here.] It's a Wednesday edition of Marek vs. Wyshynski beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and we're talking about the following and more: Special Guest Star: Mike Zeisberger, Dr. Zed from the Toronto Sun, joins us to talk puck. • The Stanley Cup Final! • The Devils hire John Hynes! … [Read more...]
Comedian Rob Riggle will host NHL Awards, Daughtry to perform musical act
Comedian Rob Riggle will host NHL Awards, Daughtry to perform musical act Rob Riggle is hosting the NHL Awards. Well, at least a lot of us know who that is. Ever Seen “21 Jump Street” or “Step Brothers?” He’s played bit parts and not had the starring role but man, was he good. Behold from Step Brothers: The NHL will then sanction a charter to the Catalina Wine Mixer shortly after. Just … [Read more...]
Does LeBron James need to win this NBA Finals for his legacy?
Does LeBron James need to win this NBA Finals for his legacy? LeBron James, as you may have heard, is now playing in his sixth NBA Finals. LeBron James, as you may also have heard, has not won all of those series, like a fella name of Jordan once did. So here's the question: does LeBron need to win the 2015 Finals to protect and enhance his legacy? It's not an inconsequential question. We … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith reposts, deletes Instagram photo calling Caitlyn Jenner ‘science project’
J.R. Smith reposts, deletes Instagram photo calling Caitlyn Jenner 'science project' Two days after Vanity Fair premiered the cover image of its July issue, led by a feature story in which Caitlyn Jenner — the U.S. Olympian and reality television star formerly known as Bruce Jenner — speaks publicly for the first time since completing her gender transition, and one day before the start of … [Read more...]