Those of us who are sophisticated (grew up watching pro wrestling) recognize this for the stupid shtick that it is. He’s the Iron Sheik, Roddy Piper, etc. A great heal makes it more fun to watch.

So ESPN avoiding politics is reprehensible per Deadspin BUT Colby Covington embracing politics and a heel persona is repugnant. Got it

I would never do anything that would tarnish the reputation of the Brown family and the Bengals organization

Ha! Screw you Rangers! Thanks to Ross, the Blue Jays will be waiting there in 4 or 5 years to flip some more bats fer yas!

As a Rangers fan this comment is not controversial. Only sadly true except the fact that they don’t even want to try and win NEXT YEAR. Here, have some ramblings and a few facts:

Exactly what the Twins are doing right now. If they are lucky they are pretty good once a decade. Their offense is legit, but they probably lack pitching in the post-season. They wouldn’t spend the money to get either (or both) of the pitchers that were free agents until midseason, and they won’t part with the…

The other day the Rangers wanted to showcase Jose Leclerc as a closer for teams interested in a trade. The guy threw a ton of pitches, couldn't get anybody out and the A's walked it off off him. Now that's something to laugh at. 

John Elway: We’ve hired a new coach, and he was the best in the league last year!

Obligatory:

a hornless unicorn 

“Kudos, Nathan, on a job...done.”

Shawn thinks the rest of the world needs a recipe to put chicken fingers on a roll.

Dear Shawn,

Rat bag!

Considering how they slice their bagels, I’m surprised anyone from St. Louis had any fucks left to give.

This fucking team released a hype video of its new quarterback completing short passes. That’s not just setting the bar low, that’s burying it — probably because they intend to let Eli run this team until he’s dead.

Bryan:

I remember when I first saw Fitzpatrick in that outfit I couldn’t figure out why Connor McGregor was giving a press conference for the Bucs