The time-honored defense of, “I didn’t know anything about how it worked. I had people handle that for me.” will shield 99% of the beneficiaries of these arrangements. Watch and see; nothing substantial will come of this in terms of penalties.

Watching Kirk Hinrich’s trajectory has been entertaining. When he came into the league he was a ghetto-fabulous talkin’ bro with a streaky jumpshot and a proclivity to commit idiotic fouls borne of frustration after a turnover. Near the end of his first run with the Bulls he morphed into more of a veteran presence for…

Considering the accepted wisdom that there are tons of NBA children across the country, I’m surprised this doesn’t happen more often. “Daddy! You’re my daddy!”

Oh, for shit’s sake. Enough with the “it looks goofy! but trust us it’s still cool!” and “you’ll look like a dork” or “mr. robot face”.

There’s a subtle difference. Cruz is saying others are saying they hope there are stories waiting to get out. I’m saying he should follow Trump’s lead and claim to himself have the information. It’s a difference between what might be and what is (even if it’s made up bullshit). Ah, whatever. Cruz doesn’t have the…

I suppose the proposed rule change would help solve these problems, but asking linemen to run to the sideline, squeeze themselves into a pinnie, and then run back to the huddle in time to get the play off seems impractical.

Ted Cruz should totally start saying this kind of shit. Throw it back in Trump’s face. The best part is that they are Trump’s own words, with just a different target.

Let me just say, I have some very smart people, tremendous people with lots of research and investigatory experience that I’ve partnered with and we’ve started looking into Donald Trump’s past activities. And we’re taking a holistic approach. Business dealings. Private associations. Personal background into him, his…

My preview during 10 Cloverfield Lane ... I had to look away a few times. Even the brief takes made me a little queasy. I wonder what it would be like if it were 3D.

You can almost see the wheels turning. “Freedom. FREEDOM! And for my first act of freedom, I’m going to run down a few of these small humans. I’ll just pick out the slowest ... yes! This one in the white top! It’s curtains for you, you little ... ah, fuck it. Is this really what I want to do with my life? Nevermind.…

Somebody needs to teach that kid that you stick with the babe that’s holding you, not the babe you wish were holding you.

I’m with Landon. If I found myself center court in the middle of an NBA contest with thousands of screaming fans I too would just lay down, roll over and bathe in the false glory.

Oh, wow. This is awesome. +1!

As a ulcerative colitis sufferer, this scenario has crossed my mind more than a few times.

Mmmm ... I think you’re wrong. This screen-cap argues against you. The clock reads 00.0, the backboard is lit up red and yet the ball hasn’t risen higher than his chest yet. Great moment though. I’m happy for them.

This is a great story and congratulations to everyone. But this shot occurred after the clock expired. :(

Is there any angle on Manning’s behavior in this situation? I mean, did it really take him that long to conclude that he was going to retire? He waited a very long time to announce his decision, which required Denver to put Osweiler in a holding pattern. Was there some elder statesmanship going on from Manning? Was he…

Um, so what would that have meant for Kevin Love? Does Love become the 5 in a lineup with James at the 4 and Johnson the 3? How does this affect the remainder of their rotation? You have to now find time for Mozgov and Tristan Thompson, right?

Ben Carson’s campaign was what it would be like if an ASMR YouTube video ran for President of the United States; sleep inducing and light on substance. This is how Carson should be referred to from now on, ASMR Artist Ben Carson.

Holy shit! Bernie Lincicome still draws breath? And a salary? Good lord ... this dude has been trolling in the Chicago Tribune Sports Section for approximately 75 years now.