The Alleged Drunken Shenanigans At The ESPN Super Bowl Party
While Super Bowl Sunday serves a purpose — to crown a world champion in the NFL, of course — the week leading up to the big game has its own special design for those who are in the host city acting as members of the media. It’s a chance for those working folk to let...
An MLB Legend’s Increasingly White, Increasingly Terrifying Skin
Scary? Yes. Sad? Yes. Intriguing, in a “Reverse Jersey Shore/Carnival of Nightmares” kind of way? Also yes. Cubs legend Sammy Sosa’sincreasingly white skin was once again on display in a Spanish-language newspaper.
“Cougar” Mascot Dropped Because It’s Offensive To Hot, Middle-Aged Women
Administrators at a soon-to-be-opened Utah high school have rejected the name “Cougars” for the school’s sports teams, despite the fact that it received 23% of the vote in a poll of future students. The reason? “Cougar” is an increasingly popular term used for attractive, middle-aged women.
SportsNewser, Mediabistro’s Sports Blog, Is Closing Up Shop
According to two people with knowledge of the situation, SportsNewser, Mediabistro's sports media site, will cease to exist after next Thursday. MB will continue to have sports-related posts, but those will be rolled into the TVNewser blog. There will no longer be a standalone sports site.
Duke Basketball Coach Responds To ‘Uncle Tom’ Controversy
Hey, remember when NBA analyst Jalen Rose called black Duke University players “Uncle Toms” in that ESPN documentary? And then a media firestorm ensued? For like two weeks? And then finally it seemed like it was over?
The Disturbing Text Sent By An Ex-NFL Player Before His Suicide
Former Chicago Bears safety Dave Duerson committed suicide last week. Here, his ex-wife describes the strange text she received right before his death.
Christina Aguilera Messes Up The National Anthem At The Super Bowl
Christina Aguilera sang the national anthem at tonight’s Super Bowl, and, for all of those who held held the note “brave” at the end of the stars and stripes for just over 6 seconds (based on our calculations).
Cameron Diaz Embarrasses Alex Rodriguez At Super Bowl
Cameras at the Super Bowl caught Cameron Diaz feeding boyfriend Alex Rodriguez popcorn.
News, Interrupted: Man Repeatedly Creeps Into Reporter’s Shot
Clearly, these fans weren’t crushed by Andy Murray’s Australian Open defeat, as exhibited by the man who continuously videobombs the segment.
Former NFLer Extols Benefits Of Marijuana In Surreal ESPN Interview
Former NFL offensive lineman Kyle Turley appeared recently on ESPN's Outside the Lines, and extolled the benefits of marijuana in a bizarre interview.
Lawsuit: Jewish Hockey Player Was Told He Couldn’t Be Trusted “With The Money”
A Jewish hockey player drafted by the Anaheim Ducks is suing the team, claiming that he was subjected to anti-Semitic harassment while he played for one of their affiliates.
