Fabio says he is ready to quit Manchester United. The versatile international fullback has only started one Premier League match this season. He was quoted in the Brazilian media saying that he is considering his future with other clubs. … [Read more...] about Fabio ready to leave Manchester United
Archives for October 2013
NASCAR driver promoting domestic violence awareness arrested for beating his wife (update)
NASCAR Sprint Cup series Travis Wade Kvapil, currently the driver of the #93 car in the Sprint Cup Series, and his wife had a domestic dispute last night. Kvapil was arrested and charged with assault on a female and false imprisonment. There are certain stereotypes against NASCAR drivers, NASCAR fans, the NASCAR community etc. Kvapil did nothing to fight those stereotypes. … [Read more...] about NASCAR driver promoting domestic violence awareness arrested for beating his wife (update)
Magic Johnson leaves ESPN due to Bill Simmons (Update)
Magic Johnson is a NBA and college basketball icon and part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Magic is a tremendous personality, but he was never a tremendous announcer. And he is now leaving ESPN NBA Countdown because of Bill Simmons. Mostly because Bill Simmons is pretty much in charge of the show now Deadspin cites ESPN sources who claim Magic Johnson is … [Read more...] about Magic Johnson leaves ESPN due to Bill Simmons (Update)
Notre Dame football offers son of Snoop Dogg
Four-star receiver Cordell Broadus has a chance to play Notre Dame football. The son of Calvin Broadus, rapper Snoop Dogg, is a high school junior, and has a lot of time to make up his mind. (and I'm sure his money is on it, with his mind on his money) Cordell Broadus' high school coach tweeted today that Brian Kelly and Notre Dame football have extended an offer. … [Read more...] about Notre Dame football offers son of Snoop Dogg
Barton says Sir Alex Ferguson can’t coach and National Team is S***
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton sounded off on a whole host topics: Sir Alex Ferguson, the FA Commission, the English National Team and the current ways that English football talent is developed. Speaking at the Leaders in Sport summit at Stamford Bridge, Joey Barton said: … [Read more...] about Barton says Sir Alex Ferguson can’t coach and National Team is S***
Cleveland Indians logo skewered by Native American group
The National Congress of American Indians published a powerful image that truly speaks for itself. This visual juxtaposition rightfully skewers the Cleveland Indians logo, by effectively portraying its racially-charged stereotyping. The fictional Chief Wahoo of the Cleveland Indians is an abomination, and this picture says it all. … [Read more...] about Cleveland Indians logo skewered by Native American group
#40 Arizona State Sun Devils: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s fourth annual college basketball season preview series where we break 111 teams in the 111 days leading up to the opening tip-off of the 2013-2014 season. We will rank the 84 power conference teams (including the new Big East and American Athletic Conferences) and top 27 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, … [Read more...] about #40 Arizona State Sun Devils: College Basketball 111 in 111
‘League of Denial’: Nothing we did not know
PBS and its show Frontline aired the highly anticipated documentary 'League of Denial,' a look into the National Football League's handling of concussions Tuesday night. Reactions have ranged from astonished to let down. For those like me who have followed the NFL long enough, the information provided was nothing new. … [Read more...] about ‘League of Denial’: Nothing we did not know
Olivia Wilde thinks Redskins changed their team name
At least Olivia Wilde has her heart in the right place. She seems to think that the Washington D.C. NFL team has already changed their name. Wishful thinking, and I agree with her, but maybe she should try paying attention to the news. Instead of just being aware that something called the news exists. From the Olivia Wilde Twitter feed: … [Read more...] about Olivia Wilde thinks Redskins changed their team name
Chicago Bears vs New York Giants: brutally honest preview
An abbreviated week for the Chicago Bears means an abbreviated Brutally Honest Preview for me. And posting that preview on Monday afternoon instead of the usual Wednesday or Thursday morning. Previews only have a shelf life of a couple days, so if you're still doing Chicago Bears recap today...time to move on. "Lean Forward" as MSNBC would say. And the Bears were to playing … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears vs New York Giants: brutally honest preview