In a siloed media climate, sports becomes the only place where facts matter: Sports is one of the last remaining institutions in America that is truly bipartisan. As such, figures like Mike Greenberg or Colin Cowherd, or Scott Van Pelt are among some of the only individuals in the entire country that regular people on both sides of the aisle actually listen to together.
posted by NoMich to culture at 11:09 AM - 2 comments
Ryan Clark wants to see same media response to Nick Bosa MAGA hat stunt as Colin Kaepernick protests: “It seems very clear to me Nick Bosa understands that when you wear that hat, you take a side,” Clark said. “You take a side of division in a sport that’s supposed to bring us together. I’m just waiting for all the people who comment under political and sports things to shut up and dribble or to shut up and play football, to tell him to shut up and rush. But they ain’t going to say it cuz they feel the exact same way he do.”
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Fernando Valenzuela Dead at 63: His unorthodox pitching motion, distinct physique and seemingly mysterious aura left an indelible mark on people from all walks of life, whether it was Los Angeles’ Latino community grappling with the displacement created when the Dodgers built their stadium, Mexican immigrants and their families or artists inspired by his wizardry on the mound.
posted by NoMich to baseball at 08:01 AM - 4 comments
Tony Bennett's retirement is yet another sign of college basketball's brain drain: “The game and college athletics are not in a healthy spot. I think I was equipped to do the job the old way.”
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Let’s Go Oakland!: A's leave Oakland a winner. They also leave plenty of tears and 57 years of memories. Scott Van Pelt reacts to Oakland Athletics departure: ‘The worst of what sports can be.'
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Falling Out of Love With Sports — And the Russian Regime: A champion snowboarder didn’t want to bite the hand that fed her, but Moscow’s attack on Ukraine strengthened her moral conviction
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Kyle Filipowski Drafted By Utah Jazz After His Brother Says He Was Groomed By Mormon Culture: According to Filipowski's older brother, his family has not had contact with the NBA Draft prospect in two years after a goodbye email was sent.
posted by NoMich to basketball at 09:08 AM - 3 comments
RIP The Logo, Mr Clutch: Jerry West, the inspiration for the NBA's logo, died peacefully at his home at the age of 86...One of basketball's most accomplished contributors, West was a staple of the sport across eight decades, winning nine championships as a player, scout, coach, executive and consultant. Jerry West's legendary career ended with him unquestionably among the sport's all-time greats.
posted by NoMich to basketball at 10:09 AM - 4 comments
Ready for some glow in the dark baseball?: AKA cosmic baseball. Watch the whole game here. The change over from regular baseball lighting to the black lights happens at 1:55:52.
USA Shocks Pakistan in T20 World Cup: The magnitude of Thursday’s victory cannot be understated. Cricket is far from a mainstream sport in the US, while Pakistan possesses significant cricketing pedigree. As expected, this loss is not going down well with the proud cricket fans of Pakistan. I'm sure that everyone's favorite disappointed Pakistani cricket fan is feeling exactly how he did back in 2019.
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The One Downside of Gender Equality in Sports: The WNBA’s newfound popularity has triggered a boom in commentary from men who have no idea what they’re talking about.
MLB incorporates Negro Leagues statistics: Josh Gibson became Major League Baseball's career leader with a .372 batting average, surpassing Ty Cobb's .367. Gibson also became the career leader in slugging percentage (.718) and OPS (1.177), moving ahead of Babe Ruth (.690 and 1.164).
posted by NoMich to baseball at 10:18 AM - 5 comments
Bill Walton dead at 71: Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died at the age of 71 on Tuesday after a prolonged battle with cancer. Jay Bilas remembers Walton in a moving eulogy.
For his greatness on the floor, Walton carved out a special place in the game's history that will never be forgotten. As a friend and colleague, Walton had a spirit that was bigger than life. He was a showman. I will always love Bill Walton -- he was a national treasure, and there will never be another like him.
posted by NoMich to basketball at 09:35 AM - 5 comments
NCAA signs off on deal that would pay student-athletes: A tentative agreement announced Thursday by the NCAA and the country’s five biggest conferences to a series of antitrust lawsuits could direct millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as fall 2025.
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NBA great Dwyane Wade launches Translatable: NBA great Dwyane Wade has launched Translatable, a nonprofit online community dedicated to supporting transgender youth.
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Social Dist...err...Scottie Scheffler - Prison Bound: Scheffler was detained at 6:20 a.m. outside the course and booked into Metro Corrections at 7:28 a.m. on charges of second-degree assault, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic, according to his arrest citation and jail records.
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Coach, radio show host: Doug Gottlieb, trustworthy roommate, has been hired by University of Wisconsin - Green Bay as their next men's basketball coach. He will be allowed to continue to do his daily radio show with Fox Sports Radio. I'm sure there will be no rules violations at all, ever.
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Lindsey Harding to interview for Hornets' coaching job: In her first season as coach of the Stockton Kings, Harding was voted the 2024 G League Coach of the Year and advanced her team to the Western Conference finals. Charlotte was granted permission on Monday to interview her for the job, sources said.
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Iowa is not just Caitlin Clark: Clark was held to "just" 21 points, but her teammates stood up strong to outlast UConn in their exciting Final Four matchup. And South Carolina completely smothered NC State in their Final Four matchup. The championship game is set for 3:00 PM EDT tomorrow.
posted by NoMich to basketball at 09:52 AM - 3 comments
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter accused of massive theft: Representatives of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday accused his interpreter of engaging in a “massive theft” of the ballplayer’s funds to place bets with an allegedly illegal bookmaker who is the target of a federal investigation.
posted by NoMich to baseball at 10:42 PM - 2 comments
VP Aaron Rodgers?: Noted Sandy Hook truther and former NFL MVP now being considered as a running mate to Robert Kennedy, Jr. Former rassler Jesse Ventura, however, may piledrive his way onto the ticket instead.
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DK Metcalf: a man dedicated to the his craft of trash talking: Trash talking is slowly decreasing in the NFL. Whether fans, players and coaches like it or not, the league is cracking down on taunting, as they want their participants to set a good example for the younger audience. There are undoubtedly ways to get around the flags and fines, but DK Metcalf has found the perfect loophole: sign language.
Why the 50-over Cricket World Cup is more vital than ever in modern era: In the moments after Australia’s historic victory over India on Sunday, a euphoric Pat Cummins described how this Cricket World Cup had made him “fall in love with ODI cricket again”. Going by the numbers at least, it appears he wasn’t alone. Jomboy breaks down Australia's Glenn Maxwell's historic batting vs Afghanistan earlier in the tournament.
Aaron Rodgers out for the season: Aaron Rodgers tears his Achilles tendon fourth play into the Jets' season. Is this the most Jets thing to Jets in the history of the Jets? Well, since 1999, yeah. Does this mean that the Patriots will hire the Jets defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich, after Saleh retires at the end of the season and appoints Ulbrich as the new head coach?
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Jimmy Hoops? No, Jimmy Tennis: Jimmy Butler is a ball boy man for a day at the US Open then takes up the game against the current #1, Carlos Alcaraz. What *can't* Jimmy do?
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