As ESPN scrambles to cut costs, they keep shedding the components of their empire that require actual thought and free speech. ESPN for grown-ups is pretty much just 30 for 30, Outside the Lines and E:60. Now that Grantland and Olbermann are gone, there are far fewer free thinking adults in the room. … [Read more...] about Mike Tyson the subject of next 30 for 30 (“Chasing Tyson” Preview)
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ESPN’s Wendi Nix DESTROYS Jerry Jones; calls out Cowboys sponsors (video)
Greg Hardy is a garbage human being, and Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones is a disgusting person for enabling him. Jones doesn't just enable Hardy, he's doubled down on vouching for his character by incessantly claiming that Hardy is such a great leader. Lots of NFL pundits have been calling out Jones and the Cowboys over all this, but ESPN reporter Wendi Nix probably did so … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Wendi Nix DESTROYS Jerry Jones; calls out Cowboys sponsors (video)
Original Buffy the Vampire Slayer to open Cubs ’90s night
Everything '90s nostalgia is extremely hot right now. Yes, Hollywood has always lacked originality; and the entertainment industry has always regarded the American public to have a very short attention span, but these two ideas have been ramped up a notch with the "let's reboot everything from the '90s" craze. Of course, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is very unique in that it … [Read more...] about Original Buffy the Vampire Slayer to open Cubs ’90s night
Megyn Kelly “won” the GOP Debate; and Thursday Night
Last night's big winner of the GOP Debate? Megyn Kelly formerly known as Megyn Kendall, a media personality on the Fox News Channel. The 45-year-old Megyn Kelly currently hosts The Kelly File on weekdays at 9–10 PM Eastern time from the network's New York City headquarters. She previously hosted America Live. Prior to that, Megyn Kelly co-hosted America's Newsroom along with … [Read more...] about Megyn Kelly “won” the GOP Debate; and Thursday Night
Amy Schumer to become even more over-exposed
If you thought the Amy Schumer over-exposure was bad now, get ready, because it's about to ramp up significantly. The critics overwhelmingly loved "Trainwreck (which stars Lebron James and was heavily marketed during the NBA Finals thereby making it technically a "sports movie," hence discussing it is a "sports topic");" just further cementing the idea that Schumer can do no … [Read more...] about Amy Schumer to become even more over-exposed
FOX Sports legitimately competing with ESPN this month
A confluence of factors this month has led to a situation in which FOX Sports has conveyed to us that yes, somebody can actually compete with ESPN. Make no mistake about it Bristol still has hegemony of sports media and they will for years to come, but FOX has displayed that they are a legitimate potential threat. Due to the lack of sporting events available right now, FOX … [Read more...] about FOX Sports legitimately competing with ESPN this month
VIDEO: Real Sports Exposes Participant Trophy Culture (Follow Up)
Following up on the post we did last Friday, HBO Real Sports aired a damning expose on American participation trophy culture. Lots of kids today get trophies not just for winning, not just for effort, but for simply signing up. Not even showing up mind you, just simply being on the roster. Woody Allen famously said that half of success in life is just showing up, but today … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Real Sports Exposes Participant Trophy Culture (Follow Up)
Evidence emerges that Caitlyn Jenner ESPY was literally an exploitation play
Whether you love Caitlyn Jenner or hate Caitlyn Jenner, or lack a strong opinion, most people will agree that she's been extremely over-exposed. Jenner has certainly reached Kardashian levels of over-promotion. Perhaps the only individual more currently force fed to the American public is Amy Schumer. It's hard to remember anybody being as obnoxiously over-promoted as Schumer … [Read more...] about Evidence emerges that Caitlyn Jenner ESPY was literally an exploitation play
Confederate Flag claims Dukes of Hazzard as next casualty
We didn't need yet another reason to relegate the Confederate flag to the dustbin of history, but we got anyway tonight. The 1970s television series, the Dukes of Hazzard, is being pulled off TV Land. Sorry, no more re-runs for you. A few days ago, we published an op-ed on how rabid SEC football fans will likely handle the confederate flag take down trend. In that essay we … [Read more...] about Confederate Flag claims Dukes of Hazzard as next casualty
Ex Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin talks Cubs
Homer Simpson said during a classic episode of The Simpsons: "Everyone knows rock achieved perfection in 1974; it's a proven scientific fact." Change the year to 1996, and credit the Smashing Pumpkins' double album "Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness," and I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. Homer made that proclamation on the very same episode in which the … [Read more...] about Ex Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin talks Cubs