Former Marquette and Hinsdale Central star Brian Wardle is currently the coach at University Wisconsin-Green Bay. There are allegations that he mistreated his college basketball players. No one's calling him Mike Rice from Rutgers yet; but there are both Brian Wardle supporters and accusers out there. … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Former Marquette star, UW-GB Coach Wardle investigated
Archives for April 2013
Former Cubs 1B Mark Grace behaving quite well in prison
Former Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Mark Grace is finishing out a 4 month sentence at Tent City Prison in Arizona. Mark Grace, most recently a D-Backs television color analyst Mark Grace was sent to jail on DUI charges. The "lovable" drunk that used to hang out a lot at Durkin's on the North side of Chicago trolling for Lincoln Park Trixie booty is … [Read more...] about Former Cubs 1B Mark Grace behaving quite well in prison
Maria Shriver returning to NBC News in special role
Maria Shriver is joining NBC News as a special anchor reporting on the shifting roles, emerging power and evolving needs of women in modern life. Her mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver was a sister of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Edward Kennedy. Shriver, who has Kennedy lineage in her bloodstream, will give reports and appearances on NBC News, CNBC, MSNBC and NBC … [Read more...] about Maria Shriver returning to NBC News in special role
Rays reporter Kelly Nash almost nailed by home run ball
Kelly Nash is a Fox Sports sideline reporter covering the Tampa Bay Rays. As you can tell from the photos, her job is largely influenced by her looks. Probably had a lot to do with how she got this sweet gig. So getting a batting practice home run ball to the face would likely not be the best thing to happen to Kelly Nash and her media career. Obviously. And it actually … [Read more...] about Rays reporter Kelly Nash almost nailed by home run ball
Twitter reacts to Wizards Jason Collins: first openly gay athlete of major sports
With Jason Collins, this morning becomes a "where were you when heard the news" moment. We have the first ever openly gay athlete from one of the four major sports leagues: NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL. Let the Jackie Robinson analogies to Jason Collins begin. The Jackie Robinson analogy does work on some levels, it's flawed in other ways. But we can get to that later. Jason Collins … [Read more...] about Twitter reacts to Wizards Jason Collins: first openly gay athlete of major sports
NHL partners with gay rights group You Can Play
The NHL is partnering with the You Can Play Project for what is likely the biggest promotional campaign ever by a four major sport league in support of gay rights, The New York Times reports. The NHL is taking a big step forward ahead of MLB, NFL and the NBA. You Can Play is an organization dedicated to fighting homophobia in sports, and the locker room is certainly one … [Read more...] about NHL partners with gay rights group You Can Play
New York Jets release Tim Tebow: ESPN coverage will torture us all
ESPN's home team, the New York Jets, has released ESPN's all-time favorite player Tim Tebow. I haven't turned on the boys (and girls) in Bristol, and quite frankly I'm afraid to. I won't dare flip on the World Wide Leader right now because they will undoubtedly treat this story as if it were bigger than all four U.S. Presidential assassinations (JFK, Lincoln, McKinley, … [Read more...] about New York Jets release Tim Tebow: ESPN coverage will torture us all
Big Ten officially buries AWFUL “Legends” and “Leaders” Names
Yesterday, the Big Ten officially announced what we all knew for at least a week. However, for those who are oblivious I'll reiterate: new realignment and division names starting in 2014 and nine-game conference schedules starting in 2016. Most important about this college football news nugget or tidbit if you will, the Big Ten has laid to rest the HORRIBLE division names: … [Read more...] about Big Ten officially buries AWFUL “Legends” and “Leaders” Names