Jim Bouton, “Ball Four” author, former MLB pitcher, and TV sportscaster, passes away at 80
Bouton found success in several arenas, but he's most known for writing the hugely-impactful Ball Four.
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The latest behind-the-scenes series is Olympic Channel’s “All Around,” following top gymnasts from the U.S., Russia, and China for a year
All Around will premiere August 6 and will follow U.S. gymnast Morgan Hurd, Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova and Chinese gymnast Chen Yile for a year.
Jonathan Hock has a new film called “The First Day” on Chris Herren, airing on ESPN and following up on 30 for 30...
The First Day focuses on one of Herren's presentations to kids about substance abuse, and is told primarily through shots of the audience.
Mets’ broadcasters Gary Cohen and Keith Hernandez criticize Jason Vargas’ lack of apology to Newsday reporter Tim Healey
After Vargas' non-apology to Healey for threatening him Sunday, Cohen and Hernandez criticized Vargas.
Kevin Kietzman apologizes to Andy Reid, Reid’s family, and listeners for comments “that have been interpreted by many as hurtful”
"I want to begin by sincerely apologizing to coach Andy Reid and his entire family for my comments yesterday. What I said has been interpreted by many as hurtful, insensitive and cold. And in hearing from listeners and relistening to what I said, I can understand why."
Kansas City radio host Kevin Kietzman compares Andy Reid’s sons’ issues to Tyreek Hill case, saying Reid “is not good at fixing people”...
"It did not work out particularly well in his family life, and that needs to be added to this, as we're talking about the Chiefs. He wasn't real great at that either. He's had a lot of things go bad on him, family and players. He is not good at fixing people, he is not good at discipline."
Kansas City radio host Kevin Kietzman compares Andy Reid’s sons’ issues to Tyreek Hill case, saying Reid “is not good at fixing people”...
"It did not work out particularly well in his family life, and that needs to be added to this, as we're talking about the Chiefs. He wasn't real great at that either. He's had a lot of things go bad on him, family and players. He is not good at fixing people, he is not good at discipline."
ESPN gives Rob Mendez, HS coach born without arms or legs, the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, features him on mag cover
"Are you kidding me? Jimmy V was an inspiration to me. I know every word of his ESPYS speech. And now I'm going to receive this award in his honor. I can't even put into words how that warms my heart."
Sports Illustrated posts “Report: Grizzlies to trade Mike Conley to Jazz/Suns,” “Memphis will receive TK, TK and TK,” Yahoo picks it up
No, Conley will not be going to the "Jazz/Suns" for "TK TK TK."
Shooting interrupts Raptors’ post-parade celebratory speeches, causes stampede, leads to injuries and arrests
A shooting near Nathan Phillips Square, where the Raptors were giving post-parade speeches, led to two people being injured.
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office claims Raptors’ executive, seemingly basketball ops president Masai Ujiri, “pushed and struck” deputy
"(The deputy) did not know who the man was and asked for the credential, and that’s when he tried to push past our deputy, and our deputy pushed him back, and there was another push that kind of moved up and struck our deputy in the face."
Fox’s Doug Gottlieb claims a Knicks’ max offer to Kevin Durant would be a negative: “If I’m Kevin Durant, that kind of turns...
"But for the Knicks, it feels like a sign of weakness, it feels like they have no other options, it feels like desperation. ...If I'm Kevin Durant, that kind of turns me off."
Contrary to reports from WEEI’s Christian Fauria, Bruins’ Matt Grzelcyk isn’t playing in Game 5, “done-ski” Zdeno Chara is
Turns out, contrary to Fauria's "insider reporting," Chara wasn't "done-ski" and Grzelcyk wasn't playing.
Kyrie Irving was at a NY club, as were Nets’ players. But the players disputed the initial reports that they were there together.
Kyrie Irving was at New York nightclub 40/40. So were a bunch of Nets' players. But they insist they weren't there together.
The SEC wants its broadcast partners to add officiating experts, looks to add a Twitter account to comment on calls
SEC coordinator of football officials Steve Shaw told SI ""I’m not sure we can live in a ‘no comment’ world anymore."
Kawhi Leonard is suing Nike, claiming they “falsely” represented they created the “Klaw” logo on his Nike merchandise
Leonard says the logo came from his own drawings, and he claims Nike falsely said they created it themselves in a copyright registration filing.
The Colorado Eagles didn’t return the Kelly Cup to the ECHL, so the league made a new trophy
"Colorado kept the trophy. If you can believe it. They still have it. I've never heard of this in the history of hockey. They won it two years in a row and one of their owners said, 'Fine. We'll keep it.'"
If Zion Williamson joins Team USA for September’s FIBA World Cup, that tournament might get a big U.S. ratings boost
Adding Zion Williamson to the roster for September's FIBA World Cup might make that tournament much more notable for many U.S. basketball fans.
U.S. Women’s Open delayed thanks to lightning strike hitting a tree near 18th green
That's certainly a close lightning strike.
A Spanish squash club offered a vibrator, an electronic foot file, and hair removal wax as prizes for a women’s tournament
This prize offer didn't work out so well for the officials involved.
Yoenis Cespedes suffered multiple right ankle fractures from a “violent fall” on his ranch, the latest blow for the Mets
"He had a violent fall in which he stepped in a hole and put his leg and foot in a difficult position."
MLBN’s Joe Girardi says he wants to do TV “as long as they’ll allow me to do it,” but he wants to manage...
“I want to [manage]. I love it because I love the strategy of the game and trying to put players in the best situation to be successful and instilling confidence in them … and always having their back and building that trust with players. That’s really enjoyable to me.”
Michael Lombardi says “You can’t get any more wrong than Mike Francesa” after Francesa’s Jets shot at him was disproved
"You can't get any more wrong than Mike Francesa. If Mush from A Bronx Tale was never right, then I think Big Mike, he can make sure Mush looks like a winner."
A bird ruined the Ole Miss men’s golf team’s attempt to qualify for the NCAA championships
Sarut Vongchaisit's third shot on the par-five seventh hole hit a bird, part of what led to him recording a nine on that hole and a +9 overall. Ole Miss would go on to lose to LSU by one stroke.
