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Cincinnati Bengals could actually benefit from HBO's Hard Knocks
It's probably not a coincidence that the NFL team that gives the most chances to troublemaking players is also more than happy to take part in quasi-controversial HBO reality series Hard Knocks. The Cincinnati Bengals signed on to be featured on this summer's edition of the show, which often reveals at least a few locker-room warts on an annual basis.
But it's...
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Williams apologizes for comments
Serena Williams has released a statement apologizing for the comments she "supposedly said" during an interview related to the Stuebenville, Ohio rape case.
Ratings improve for NBA Finals Game 6
After several blowouts, Game 6 of this year's NBA Finals finally delivered a classic. And not just any classic, many who follow the NBA were calling this game one of the best in NBA history. The Heat defeated the Spurs in overtime to force a Game 7 thanks to in no particular order: LeBron James ditching his headband and finding super powers, Mike Miller's...
Is a sale of the UFC on the horizon?
Three and a half years ago, the UFC sold a 10% share of their company to the Abu Dhabi-based Flash Entertainment. It was the first sale of UFC equity since Zuffa bought the company nearly a decade earlier. But could another sale of a much larger piece of the company be on the horizon? It might not be as far-fetched as you think.
The UFC has a $425 million loan due in 2015....
Braves announcer jokes about Matt Harvey getting hurt
Wishing injury upon an opposing player? Probably not one of those areas you want to venture into as a broadcaster, even if you're joking. That's what one Braves announcer (who we believe to be Joe Simpson) did with Mets phenom Matt Harvey at the dish on Tuesday. Harvey pitched 6 no hit innings and the Mets won 4-3, but it's kinda depressing when the TV crew has...
NBC Sports Network scores historic NHL ratings for Stanley Cup Final
You might be getting sick of seeing this same story repeated almost every week, but NBC Sports Network is once again celebrating their NHL coverage. Specifically, Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals was the most-watched game in network history (3.964 million). Just a couple of days later, Game 3 raised the bar even higher with 4.001 million viewers.
Game 3's enormous numbers...
Viewing Picks for June 19, 2013
All Times Eastern
College Baseball
College World Series, Omaha, NE
Elimination Game
Indiana vs. Oregon State -- ESPN, 8 p.m.
College World Series Postgame -- ESPNU, 11 p.m.
College Basketball
Inside College Basketball: Draft Special: The Backcourt -- CBS Sports Network, 8 p.m.
Inside College Basketball: Draft Special: Boom, Bust, Blah -- CBS Sports Network,...
Rich Rod embraces his inner-cowboy on quest for a rose
The Lone Ranger doesn't release in the theaters for another couple of weeks, but Rich Rodriguez and his coaching staff look ready for a grand premiere if a new video is any indication. Rodriguez and members of his coaching staff dressed up as cowboys that no thief weaker than Buford Tannen would want to cross paths with. Not only did they look the part, but Rich Rod shows off...
Here's the new frontrunner for Dumbest Question in First Take History
This is a real thing that was "debated" on First Take this morning. Whether or not the San Antonio Spurs... in GAME 6 OF THE NBA FINALS... should rest their best players and concede victory in a game that could win them the NBA title. This is a thing Skip Bayless advocated San Antonio doing "if they could get away with it." Whatever that means.
ESPN...
Rupert Murdoch wants a Super Soccer Tournament for his Global TV Empire
While News Corp. Chairman and Global Media Titan Rupert Murdoch plans his next move in his impending divorce, he's also thinking about his worldwide empire and how he can create a new sporting event. The Guardian in the UK reports that Murdoch who owns channels in Italy, Germany, the UK, Asia and of course, the US, wants to start a new "Super League" soccer tournament...
Chicago radio station says the Blackhawks were "raped basically"
The Chicago Blackhawks fell to the Boston Bruins 2-0 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, giving the Bruins a 2-1 series lead. As the Blackhawks were getting dominated by the Bruins, a Chicago area radio station Q101 said the team was "raped basically" on Twitter, setting off a brief firestorm for their poor choice of words.
@BrianYarvual it was in reference to...
Tahiti soccer tweets their historic Confederations Cup appearance and it's amazing
The island nation of Tahiti qualified for the 2013 Confederations Cup by winning their first ever Oceania Nations Cup last year. They became the first country either than Australia or New Zealand to win the competition in a historic upset. Tahiti is ranked 138th in the FIFA World Rankings, tied with Syria and just ahead of Afghanistan. They rank behind countries like Burundi...
Video: This is not how you open the local news...
Fox 5 Atlanta had a ridiculously clumsy, blooper infested beginning to their 12 PM noon newscast on Monday. Anchor Buck Lanford comes on the air with no idea what he's doing. Buck attempts to go to a weather report, but instead attempts the worst segue in local newscast history by going to a reporter on site covering a murder trial.
Smooth. Real smooth. Let's...
Viewing Picks for June 18, 2013
All Times Eastern
College Baseball
College World Series, Omaha, NE
Losers Bracket Game: North Carolina vs. LSU -- ESPN, 3 p.m.
Winners Bracket Game: North Carolina State vs. UCLA -- ESPN, 8 p.m.
College World Series Postgame -- ESPNU, 11 p.m.
College Football
College Football Live -- ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.
Cycling
2013 Tour de France Preview -- NBC Sports Network...
Audio: Atlanta sports radio station mocks Steve Gleason
Thanks to 106.1 The Ticket in New Orleans, we now have full audio of the embarrassing and shameful attempt at a joke that was aired on Atlanta sports radio station 790 The Zone this morning. The segment mocked Steve Gleason, who was a safety for the Saints but now suffers from ALS.
Listen to the audio right here.
Gleason can no longer eat, speak or walk on his own, and...
AA Podcast #52 - Doc Emrick
With the Stanley Cup Final in Boston and the series tied at 1-1, we're joined before a pivotal Game 3 by NBC's voice of the NHL - Mike "Doc" Emrick. Doc is widely regarded as the best play by play man in sports and has been honored by the Hockey Hall of Fame. We talk to Doc about the Bruins-Blackhawks series and some of the traits that make him one of the elite...
NBA Finals ratings continue to be middling
The NBA Finals continue to draw solid ratings for ABC, yet they're still down from previous years. Sunday's Game 5 picked up an 11.4 overnight rating, which was down 10% from Game 5 of the Finals in both 2012 (Heat-Thunder) and 2011 (Heat-Mavericks), both of which drew a 12.6 overnight. It's also the lowest rating for a Game 5 since 2009's Lakers-Magic matchup, which...
Your MLB Announcing Schedule for 6/17 - 6/23
Monday, June 17
Chicago Cubs @ St. Louis Cardinals (ESPN 7PM) Dave O’Brien, Rick Sutcliffe, Aaron Boone
Tuesday, June 18
Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Yankees (MLBN 7PM) Bob Costas, John Smoltz [Alt: Orioles @ Tigers]
Wednesday, June 19
Baltimore Orioles @ Detroit Tigers (MLBN 1PM) Local Broadcast
Los Angeles Dodgers @ New York Yankees (ESPN2 7PM) TBA
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Atlanta radio hosts suspended indefinitely for mocking Steve Gleason
Steve Gleason is a former NFL safety with the New Orleans Saints who has been diagnosed with ALS. His battle with the illness has inspired countless individuals as he's made his fight very public in hopes of raising awareness and research dollars for ALS. His foundation Team Gleason is dedicated to finding a cure for ALS. This morning Gleason wrote SI's Monday Morning...
NBC hires Scott Pioli for Football Night in America
Former Patriots and Chiefs executive Scott Pioli is following in the footsteps of Bill Polian and becoming a full time television analyst covering the NFL. Pioli will be linking up with NBC and will appear on Football Night in America as well as NBCSN's Pro Football Talk. Richard Deitsch first had the news in the weekly SI Media Column and here's more from the peacock...
What is going on with this NBA on TNT tweet?
Yesterday @NBAonTNT tweeted something bizarre. The tweet has since been taking down, but Deadspin got a screen shot of it:
Here's a weird tweet from @NBAonTNT: http://t.co/pVUdOmLJEU
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) June 16, 2013
One person, in response to Deadspin's tweet, suggested it might be an obscure Father's Day reference seeing that the Thunder...
This photobomb involving Desmond Howard is offensive
Ohio State fans do not like Desmond Howard. The former wide receiver won the Heisman in 1991 and struck ghis famous pose during THE GAME the same year after returning a punt for a touchdown.
So, those Buckeye fans hold a grudge, and while I like Howard, I can unfortunately relate to holding a grudge for an inappropriate period of time (coughcoughTerryPorterNOTPASSINTERFERENCEcoughcough...
British baseball commentary puts brilliant spin on American pastime
Last year, a parody YouTube video of bad British commentary for an NBA All Star video game went viral in the American sports blogosphere. Thankfully, British comedian Anthony Richardson is back with another crack at an American sport and this time it's baseball rounders. And to be quite honest, mock British commentary as if it's a cricket match gone horribly wrong is...
Bob Costas: America's Wet Blanket
Bob Costas is a fantastic sports journalist, but geez Bob, lighten up a little bit! Costas was on hosting duties for NBC's coverage of the US Open this weekend which meant little more than cut-ins with important thoughts and a couple highlights just to remind viewers that this was a big event because Bob Costas was there.
One of Costas' functions was to read a highlight...
Viewing Picks for June 17, 2013
All Times Eastern
College Baseball
College World Series, Omaha, NE
Loser's Bracket Game: Louisville vs. Oregon State -- ESPN2, 3 p.m.
Mississippi State vs. Indiana -- ESPN2, 8 p.m.
College World Series Postgame -- ESPNU, 11 p.m.
College Basketball
Inside College Basketball: Draft Special: Lottery Preview -- CBS Sports Network, 8 p.m.
Inside College Basketball...
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