Certain sports teams are known for their favor with the sports media. One of the more shameful examples in recent decades has been the NBA media’s love for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Nepotism reached an all-time high when self-proclaimed King, LeBron James, joined the Lakeshow in 2018.
This year, the LBJ-led Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in a disappointing Western Conference Playoffs series sweep, and the media completely buried the lede by shifting its focus on whether LeBron would retire.
Author: Michael
Certain sports teams are known for their favor with the sports media. One of the more shameful examples in recent decades has been the NBA media’s love for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Nepotism reached an all-time high when self-proclaimed King, LeBron James, joined the Lakeshow in 2018.
This year, the LBJ-led Lakers lost to the Denver Nuggets in a disappointing Western Conference Playoffs series sweep, and the media completely buried the lede by shifting its focus on whether LeBron would retire.
The Reds were inducting former general manager Gabe Paul, who is Jewish, into the team’s hall of fame.
After a month of anxious anticipation, Inter Miami CF introduced new signing Messi to a sold-out crowd Sunday at DRV PNK Stadium.
Santiago Giménez came up as the hero to give Mexico its ninth Gold Cup title, the most by any CONCACAF team.
You would think announcers would know by now.
With social media putting commentators in the spotlight like never before, fans are on high alert for any instance of “the announcer’s jinx.” Yankees announcer John Flaherty became the latest harbinger of doom Sunday afternoon as New York suffered a crushing 8–7 loss to the Rockies on infielder Alan Trejo’s walk-off home run.
Veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins agreed to join the Titans in free agency on Sunday. The two-year, $26 million deal will keep Hopkins in Tennessee through the 2024 NFL season.
After putting pen to paper on his new contract, Hopkins took to social media with a message for his fans and haters.
“I always loved having haters and doubters but I appreciate it even more now. Titan up!!” Hopkins wrote in a tweet.
Hopkins made clear that he’s looking to prove his doubters wrong following his move to Tennessee, where he figures to be the first option at wide receiver.
Le’Veon Bell is feeling the sting of having left the Pittsburgh Steelers after a contract holdout in 2018. Bell’s latest message to Steelers Nation saw the 31-year-old apologizing for leaving Pittsburgh in a sour split.
The former NFL running back is still hunting for his next NFL team despite not having played since 2021.
PITTSBURGH, PA – JANUARY 14: Le’Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of the AFC Divisional Playoff game at Heinz Field on January 14, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin C.
Just about everything Shohei Ohtani does on a baseball field is beyond impressive. It turns out even his foul balls are enough to capture the attention of fans.
On Sunday, during the Angels’ clash against the Astros, Ohtani narrowly missed a home run early in the game, ripping a hard line drive that just drifted past the foul pole.
The ball was absolutely smacked, evidenced by the near cannon-like sound it made as the slugger made contact with the ball. It left the bat at a speed of 116.
If anybody knows what it’s like to play in MLS after starring in Europe, it’s Wayne Rooney. The former Manchester United standout broke through in the English Premier League as a teenager with Everton in 2002, then anchored United for nearly 400 appearances from ’04 to ’17 before coming to play for D.C. United in ’18.
So with Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi nearing his debut for Inter Miami CF, the English legend had some words of wisdom to pass along: Don’t expect success to come easy.