A lot of viewers “outgrow” ESPN by around age 30. They’re owned by Disney, which probably explains why they are so focused on engaging the young audience. Aside from actual games (ie: Sunday Night Baseball, etc) the content is primarily targeting teens and college kids. Lots of sports do it, too - I’ve more or less…

Never too late! Picks up track at the age of 93, and becomes a record-setting athlete at 101. As a guy who is just starting surf lessons in my early 40's, this makes me feel pretty positive about picking up a new sport later in life.

LOL. Truer words were never spoken. Praise that polar bear for his good ole’ fashioned mascotting! Much in the spirit of the old-timers, like Mr. Cubby Bear here. He just went about his business and brought his lunch pail and hard hat. No showboating, no razzle dazzle. He clocked in, scared the hell out of every…

Just took a peek at those EFL Championship standings. Good to see Newcastle looks to be on the way back up, also. Some other old fixtures in the EPL that have since been relagated are NOT doing so well: Aston Villa, Norwich, QPR and Wolves are all just sitting at the middle of the table, not going anywhere. And…

I agree with you, 100%. It’s not like we want to buy these whistles and gizmos. We’re being forced to protect our personal, private space and we deserve peace of mind. We didn’t ask for this problem and we shouldn’t have to deal with it. It’s a last resort for those of us on our last nerve. My neighbor has three…

He’s a California native. Most professional athletes spend their offseasons in their home states with family (if they’re chill) or in areas that provide an ample social scene (if they’re extroverts). Plus, Wisconsin is pretty awful. I’m guessing 99% of the team leaves between February - August. Same goes for most…

How about fuck you for equating that comment to a “craven defense of corportate profit motive”. The dude was providing facts on how ticket purchases work. Life doesn’t always go your way. When it doesn’t, you don’t get to whine and sue and throw hissy fits that disrupt the lives of others. Shit happens.

Bingo. Not a ton of talent in the women’s game at the HS level for several reasons, including social pressures, player development, etc. Even less at the college level. If you’re a superstar female hoops player who wants a shot at the professional level, where ya gonna go? Tennessee, Stanford, UConn.

I just hope to Jesus that he doesn’t sign with the Packers. Please, Jesus. But I know we deserve it after Favre, which leads me to think it’s going to happen. Nooooooo!

Grew up a Minneota North Stars fan. Watching folks in Dallas (DALLAS!) cheering for our MINNESOTA HOCKEY TEAM was just brutal there for the first couple years.

I think I’m in a sectional, for what it’s worth.

Meanwhile the play-by-play guy is doing his best Kevin Harlan. But what the hell. I say good for them, you gotta cut your teeth somewhere. I’ve been at the bottom of the barrel in the sports media industry myself, covering girls and boys state tournaments and whatnot for the local rag, hoping to break into the big…

Agreed. Minnesota vs. MTSU was more like an 8-9 matchup. Middle Tenn was favored in Vegas and by almost every expert, too. The NCAA Tournament Committee did pretty well this year overall, but that particular 5-12 matchup was strange.

Looking at that map, I’m wondering why they don’t have more lights on that jetty? Just one indicator (the red pushpin)? While Fernandez was clearly in the wrong in boating while intoxicated, I don’t understand why this brick wall in the middle of the ocean isn’t lit up? At least string a couple wires of x-mas lights…

Nothing changes if nothing changes. Alas, drinking problems don’t just “go away” like the flu bug. It’s more like a bill that has to be paid. You can ignore it for as long as you’d like, but eventually those collection calls are going to become court summons. Anyway, analogies aside: I’m glad you came clean about…

Good point. I think he was in a dunk contest or two.

Rubio? C’mon, man! Tony Campbell was the original star on this team back in ‘89. Sure the team sucked, but TC was the only player who could score and would just put up 20+ a night back in that first season! We had Sam Mitchell and Sid Lowe, too. Wasn’t Brad Lohaus our center?

I agree - this gamer crap sucks. I can see doing this once a month, but it seems like every 3rd article is about some video game. I’m sure Deadspin is trying to engage and grab a new audience, and they went to some business presentation on “What’s Hot With Today’s Youth”, etc...but jesus. Especially when it’s…

Sure does. I am sure Ty Lawson wishes he could stop, but alcoholism doesn’t go away because of judges, probation officers, or even DUIs. In my experience, it might be best for Ty if he could just put his professional life on hold for a while. Get help, get sober, get support...just get his shit together. Learning…

Makes sense. He was probably just at Sears picking up some Union Bay t-shirts and a pair of Toughskins when he happened a great sale on those Rockports. Can’t blame the guy.