One NBA ref’s sloppy social media sleuthing could have cost him his job. Longtime NBA official Eric Lewis has retired, the league announced Wednesday. Lewis first started officiating NBA games in the 2004-05 season and refereed the last four NBA Finals series.
The league sidelined Lewis for the 2022-23 Finals after social media buzz accused him of owning a burner account. The postings were unusually supportive of Lewis, also giving some added love to the Boston Celtics.
Twitter investigators connected Lewis to the account “@CuttliffBlair.
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Joe Burrow was back at practice Wednesday, more than a month after he was sidelined by a strained right calf muscle.
The Dolphins are tabling contract talks with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins until after the 2023 season, general manager Chris Grier said Wednesday.
If you’re nostalgic, or older, or simply don’t like the idea of stuff getting canceled because it is supposedly offensive to everybody, then this is not for you. Because the Washington Commanders have apparently made a significant decision about their nickname.
It’s not going to be changed back to Redskins.
“Going back to the old name is not being considered,” club president Jason Wright said Wednesday during a segment on 106.7 The Fan in Washington.
“Period,” Wright added for emphasis.
Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers had the floor during a recent team meeting, during which he was given the spotlight in order to introduce himself by sharing his name, the school he played college football at, and how big his signing bonus with the team was.
The 22-year-old’s response left teammate Odell Beckham Jr. floored, as he fell backwards out of his chair when Flowers revealed how much he’d received as a signing bonus.
“Zay Flowers, Boston College, $7 million,” said Flowers, while holding a basketball.
Before their decision to place Jonathan Taylor on the Physically Unable to Perform List, the Colts were reportedly fielding trade offers from both the Dolphins and the Packers, and apparently were seeking a very big return. In exchange for Taylor, Indianapolis reportedly wanted Miami to give up wide receiver Jaylen Waddle in a trade, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson.
No one bit on the lofty asking price for Taylor and it appears Miami general manager Chris Grier is sending a very clear message that Waddle isn’t available—for anyone.
Houston football coach Dana Holgorsen is thrilled to begin the program’s first year in the Big 12 this season.
However, the ’23 season is not the first instance where Houston attempted to join the league and Holgorsen has not deleted that moment from his mind. The Cougars attempted join the Big 12 when it was initially created in ’94.
Fantasy football analyst Dalton Del Don looks into his crystal ball to see what the future holds for the AFC.
John McEnroe first joined ESPN’s tennis coverage in 2009.
Bryce Harper just gave Philadelphia sports fans another reason to call into sports talk radio.
Harper, like most of his Philadelphia Phillies teammates, has been on an absolute tear over the past few weeks. In the month of August, he’s hitting .366/.455/.774, with nine home runs, helping the Phillies to a 17-9 record and solidifying a likely playoff berth.
And he may have had some unusual extra motivation. At least, according to Harper himself.
Harper spoke to reporters after yet another dominant Philadelphia win; a 12-7 shellacking of the Los Angeles Angels.