The $60 million Eagle Stadium, built by the Allen, Texas Independent School District for the city’s powerhouse high school football team, has been closed for repairs only eighteen months after opening. Allen is an affluent and growing suburb north of
Must one pass a political litmus test, or fail a logic quiz, to gain employment as an ESPN talking head? On ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, Tony Kornheiser, former columnist with the Washington Post, likened a bill passed by both houses
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez claims that his Twitter account was hacked after the pornographic content he “favorited,” which included graphic images and links, went viral. Deadspin posted the content Martinez “starred” in a video before he could delete
Miami Heat center Chris Bosh told a Miami radio station that he would support the NBA taking after the NFL in prohibiting the use of “all slurs” during play. “It’s a very tough situation,” Bosh noted about singling out the
The three-point shot, a shot clock, and ditching the jump ball after every basket once appeared anathema to basketball purists. But the sport evolves, and if it can add a point for long-range shots why can’t it add one more
As the controversy over the efforts of the National Football League to ban the use of the N-word continues, ESPN broadcast an episode of Outside the Lines focused on use of the hateful word. During that conversation, sports writer Jason
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark said that it will be difficult for the NFL to police the use of the N-word with 15-yard penalties, especially because the word is used so often, especially by black players. “I think it’s going
After initially complying, Pittsburgh Steelers players ended up ignoring chairman Dan Rooney’s request to not use the “N-word” in the locker room. Steelers safety Ryan Clark said on ESPN on Sunday that Rooney asked cornerback Ike Taylor to not play
On Friday’s broadcast of ESPN’s “Pardon the Interruption,” co-host Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser speculated on the importance of Jason Collins’ contract with the Brooklyn Nets as the first openly gay player in NBA history. According Wilbon, the novelty of
The United States placed first for third-place finishes at Sochi. We’re #1–at being #3. It was a bronze medal kind of Olympic Games for Team USA, good but not great. Sochi featured twelve more events than Vancouver. Americans won nine
The NFL may penalize players 15 yards for racial and homophobic slurs and eject them from the game after a second offense. John Wooten, the head of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, a group that monitors diversity, told ESPN that he
The San Francisco 49ers reportedly came close to trading head coach Jim Harbaugh to the Cleveland Browns for multiple draft picks. Both Harbaugh and the 49ers denied the reports. You read that right. ProFootballTalk initially reported that the Browns were
Maybe Charles Barkley was right. Kids shouldn’t look up to athletes. They’re bound to let them down. One of the latest heroes to fall is accused serial rapist Darren Sharper, a five-time Pro Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and, until his
The Brooklyn Nets may sign Jason Collins to a 10-day contract, which could make him the first openly gay player acknowledged by the media to play in a major American sport. Collins came out last year to much fanfare but
Former Dallas Cowboys and University of North Carolina defensive end Greg Ellis said Michael Sam, the first openly gay NFL prospect who could become the NFL’s first openly gay player, should be careful about patting players on the butt if
NFL general managers enjoy a little more breathing room today. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the $10 billion behemoth will share a little bit more money than expected with players this coming season. The salary cap, pegged at $123 million
On their Wednesday program, ESPN “Pardon the Interruption” co-hosts Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser reacted to the Russian Ice Hockey team’s early departure from the Sochi Olympic Winter Games after they were eliminated in a 3-1 quarterfinal game against Finland.
Four years ago in Vancouver, Alex Deibold was a wax technician for the USA snowboard team. But in Sochi it was Deibold who won a medal for America in snowboardcross and not the more experienced riders. He missed making the
What a weird, wild weekend! No real NBA, NHL, MLB, or NFL games. It’s the equivalent of a sports blue moon eclipse. What just happened? Sexy or Sexism? When Richard Petty talks, NASCAR fans listen–except when Danica Patrick walks by,
American skier Bode Miller, 36-years-old, finally made it on the podium at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. He won the bronze medal in the men’s super-G on Sunday. He became the “To be on the podium, it’s a
It was one of the most dramatic three-point shootouts in NBA All-Star Weekend history, but for P.J. Carlesimo it was all a foregone conclusion. Before the completion, Carlesimo, the longtime coach turned analyst made his predictions on ESPN Radio. Without
The legendary Al McGuire always said a team needed 3 ½ stars to win a title, and if that is true then two of the five contenders face off at 9 p.m. Saturday when Florida visits Kentucky. Louisville, Syracuse, and
Winter Ball – Cold Weather Lacrosse As winter’s relentless grip extends across the nation, it’s strange to see lacrosse teams taking the field. Normally associated with balmy weather, a number of games had to be rescheduled or moved indoors this
My name is Dennis, and I’m not an alcoholic. That’s the message NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman gave to ESPN upon his emergence from three weeks in a New Jersey treatment facility. “I needed to decompress from all the
After Yankee Captain Derek Jeter announced that he will retire after the end of the season, ESPN’s SportsNation released a Derek Jeter dating diamond. Hannah Davis, the swimsuit model Jeter recently dumped, is at the “1” fielding position at the
NFL prospect Michael Sam earned praise from the First Lady of the United States, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith for revealing his homosexuality. But as the All-American defensive end predicted to ESPN, “There
Missouri defensive end Michael Sam, who is projected as a mid-round NFL draft pick, came out publicly on Sunday and may be the first openly gay player in the NFL if he is drafted in May and makes a roster.
The Texas Tech super fan that Oklahoma State star whom Marcus Smart shoved on Saturday night in the waning moments of Oklahoma State’s loss has reportedly denied that he called Smart the “N-word.” Jeff Orr, who has been caught on
Dan Fleuette will be providing Breitbart Sports with regular insights into the lacrosse world. His “In the Crease” column will be a regular part of Breitbart Sports. Breitbart Sports Weekly Lacrosse Roundup The Heart of a Champion (and other traits needed to
On signing day, Alabama is still No. 1. A season without a national championship on the field didn’t slow down coach Nick Saban on the recruiting trail. The five-star prospects flocked to Tuscaloosa, including one who went to high school
Curt Schilling enjoyed some of the best postseasons in the history of baseball, taking the mound for three different franchises in the World Series and compiling an 11-2 record in extended play in October and November. Schilling hasn’t fared as
Disney is close to dropping a lawsuit against DISH Network relating to the “ad-skipping” technology of their hopper DVR service according to reports. Fox Network also had a similar lawsuit against DISH for their “ad-skipping” technology. “Fox and Disney have
Fox News had a banner week at the end of January. Not only did it crush its cable news competition it beat every other advertiser supported cable network. TV Newser reports that Fox News averaged 2.26 million viewers during primetime
When the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl on Sunday, a Houston-based furniture store lost $7 million because of a promotion in which customers were promised refunds on their purchases if the Seahawks won. Jim McIngvale, the owner of Gallery
The Miami Herald’s Greg Cote made an observation on Saturday that is likely to cross the minds of many fans shivering in the cold at Sunday’s Super Bowl in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium: [W]e’ll be down here in our T-shirts, shorts and flip-flops braving
(Reason) The NFL is good at fleecing taxpayers,” says ESPN columnist Gregg Easterbrook, author of The King of Sports: Football’s Impact on America. “It’s about a billion dollars a year I’ve calculated in public subsidies to NFL owners and this
On ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Friday, former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow was interviewed by Robin Roberts about his role as an ESPN commentator and about his faith as part of the show’s pre-Super Bowl coverage…
It’s been almost comical to watch the liberal sports media’s obvious arousal over what they deem the heroic effort by the Northwestern football team to unionize. I say almost comical because this effort is something that could change the face
ESPN asked NFL players which coach they would most want to play for. Nearly one in four players chose Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks. The former USC head honcho ran away with the balloting, besting the support of the
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch will sign a formal endorsement deal with Skittles, becoming the first athlete the brand has paid to market its candy. Skittles will reportedly “donate $10,000 to Lynch’s Fam First Foundation for every touchdown he
