Bob Costas wouldn’t stop talking during last year’s ALDS between the Indians and Yankees, and literally everyone noticed.
Hell, turns out Bob did, too!
“This past October I did the Yankees and the Guardians in the Division Series and I felt like I was off my game,” Costas said on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast. “Sort of like a pitcher who still has good stuff, but somehow, as they say, he didn’t have command, that night.
“I could feel it. In the first five or six innings of the first game, it’s the same philosophy, same approach, but I wasn’t nailing it.
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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Dallas Mavericks 130-126 in a playoff-like game. Kevin Durant finished with 37 points, including the game-winning mid-jumper as time expired. Devin Booker, who finished with 36 points, was seen engaging in a verbal exchange with Luka Dončić at the end. Ric Bucher explains why he is not ready to label the Suns as NBA title favorites.
Nick Wright, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes discuss the Phoenix Suns 130-126 win vs. Dallas Mavericks. Kevin Durant scored 37 points, Devin Booker added 36 points combing for a total 73 points. Kyrie Irving scored 30 points and Luka Dončić added 36 points for the Mavericks. The Suns remain undefeated with Kevin Durant.
Antoine Walker joins Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes on First Things First to discuss whether the New York Knicks are the real deal after winning their 9th straight over the Boston Celtics in 2OT.
Apparently, the real Anthony Davis has stood up.
The New Orleans Saints have signed former Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr to a four year deal worth $150M with $100M guaranteed. Chris Broussard, Nick Wright and Kevin Wildes react to Carr’s move to the Saints.
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Conference rank: ninth out of 32, per Ken Pomeroy’s ratings.
The Ja Morant saga continued Monday when it was reported that Colorado police are investigating his brandishing of a gun during an Instagram Live video.
Morant is away from the Grizzlies with “no timetable for return” according to the head coach, Taylor Jenkins.
Ja Morant allegedly flashes a gun on Instagram Live, and Stephen A Smith wants to make sure “white America” discusses the topic properly. (Credit: Twitter)
The media coverage has largely focused on the terrible decision-making of Morant. Rightfully so, since brandishing a gun on live video at 3 a.m. is not the best look.
The Jets likely could have found a way to make it work with Derek Carr. Instead, they are playing the long game and waiting for Aaron Rodgers to make a decision.
Las Vegas reportedly placed its franchise tag on the star running back and the NFL’s leading rusher ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.
Josh Jacobs will reportedly remain with the Raiders for at least one more season after the club officially franchise tagged the star running back on Monday, according NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The news comes just days after it was reported that Las Vegas intended to place its franchise tag on Jacobs, the NFL’s leading rusher this past season, by Tuesday’s deadline barring an agreement on an extension.