And then there’s this:

A ton of people you knew growing up didn’t know the hurtfulness of the word? I call bullshit. I also knew many people who used it growing up and they knew exactly what it meant and how hurtful it could be. The sad truth was even a mere 15 years ago homosexuality wasn’t nearly as accepted as it is now (and that’s…

I believe it’s the combination of what you said along with Ortiz not acting like a complete buffoon afterwards like McGwire, Sosa, Palmeiro, Clemens, A-Rod and others did. It’s kind of the same pass Andy Pettitte got because he came out an admitted he took it instead of trying to make a half-hearted denial and then…

I miss that game show so much. I loved in when I was in middle school. I actually have “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” as my ringtone

Yes this was as extremely stupid ejection, but Red Sox have acted in this whole ordeal they were bound to look at that as being on purpose just like the slide that started it all (that Pedroia himself agreed was an accident) and the Bundy plunking of Betts which was also unintentional based on the game situation. I…

True, we sold our soul there, but Strong left Louisville for Texas. Louisville didn’t want him to leave

Don’t really understand the shots at Strong. He’s had his issues in his own personal life, but his track record as a coach at Louisville and at Texas is he pretty quickly weeds out players who have these kind of off field issues. These players are barely “his players” yet.

I would get this if it was a coach who…

I was never a fan of his columns on ESPN either. Along with ESPN he hosts a couple of shows on MLB Network on Sirius/XM (where he tends to be a bit better...not great but better than at ESPN) so I imagine he’ll be fine

John Lackey thinks Ngoepe is on the juice too

I didn’t think of it in terms of money saved (or in essence not really saved) vs the high cost of television rights (which was a great point in this article). What I did think about as I scrolled through the names was how much did ESPN really “save” on this at all and what was really the point?

I can’t imagine any of…

The leagues will be fine and can still make their money without ESPN.

The NFL has strong basic network deals (CBS/FOX/NBC) so even cord cutters can still get those games with a cheap antenna. So there’s no reason for the NFL to lower their asking price. And even if ESPN shrinks it doesn’t mean Disney/ABC won’t still…

As someone stated in another comment, they got rid of basically all their NHL guys during the playoffs so letting a football guy go right before the draft doesn’t seem surprising in the least when looking at it from that angle

Not really a lot of “big names” yet like was speculated. It’s still early of course, but it might be more a ton of middle to small names over anyone considered a major ESPN star

I’m with you on this. Sterling and Waldman have grown on me over the years and have sort of become that goofy aunt and uncle who can be annoying at times, but also charming in their own way. I just can’t seem to come around on Kay

Went to school with Councilman Sealbach. Great guy. Cincinnati has been lucky to have him

What an odd comment. “How can people get all worked up when something has been pre-determined?” 

Have you never been to a concert when people go wild when they hear the opening notes of a song they know? Never been to a play where people give cheers and standing ovations for something scripted? Never seen a person get…

I was actually at the game and I kept saying to my friend with me how ridiculous the free throws were getting. As you said Conley was getting hammered all night. The 2nd technical they called on the Grizzlies no one around us saw or knew why it was called.

The Grizzlies aren’t really a team who campaigns or whines for…

I understand your point, but I’m glad they showed it for 2 reasons.

1) To show viewers, some who probably are friends and family of Scott, that he was at least responsive. I thought at first he got it in the throat and if I was a family member and he wasn’t shown as being responsive I would have been beside myself with…

What I don’t understand about any team’s reluctance to remove a logo like this is what do they honestly fear they are losing? Fans will still support the team no matter the logo. Even if a few idiots initially grumble about it or don’t show up to a few early season games in “protest” as long as the team wins, fans…

Watching the game (with no dog in the fight) I genuinely felt bad for both teams. Early sloppy play became atrocious because the kids couldn’t get into any flow of the game.

During the explanation of the Flagrant 1 to the commentators I honestly thought Jim Nantz took his headset off to say something to the official…