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In a Los Angeles barbershop taping a promotional spot for his new TV show, the country’s most divisive sports commentator was in an argument, naturally. There was Skip Bayless, igniting a fury by insisting that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is overrated. A Super Bowl champion! A former MVP! The barbers and customers were apoplectic. It’s just the type of sports sacrilege Bayless uses to excite and enrage viewers….

There’s a case to be made that 1991 was the start of one of the great eras in American sports, and possibly the greatest for the Midwest. An important moment in time when champions were crowned, regional rivalries, no matter how low in the standings your team may have been in some inconsequential game, still meant everything. And it all felt totally synced up with a Bob Seger song in…

Caption Close Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on the cover of the upcoming Sports Illustrated. Browse through the photos to see other times Houston sports teams have been featured on Sports Illustrated covers. Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on the cover of the upcoming Sports Illustrated. Browse through the photos to see other times Houston sports teams have been featured on Sports Illustrated covers. Photo: Sports Illustrated DeAndre…

Joey Votto, you’ve come so far. Last month, Votto lost his cool after a Reds fan got in the way of his attempt at catching a foul ball. He gave the fan a cold staredown then grabbed the Reds logo on his jersey. Between innings, Votto felt bad and returned to give the fan an autographed baseball with an apology note and took a photo with him. That was nice,…

In a Los Angeles barbershop taping a promotional spot for his new TV show, the country’s most divisive sports commentator was in an argument, naturally. There was Skip Bayless, igniting a fury by insisting that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is overrated. A Super Bowl champion! A former MVP! The barbers and customers were apoplectic. It’s just the type of sports sacrilege Bayless uses to excite and enrage viewers….

The language is damning at times, and it adds new details, such as the finding that management adopted a “siege mentality”, and refused to meet with unions because “it was not perceived that the problems that have since been identified actually existed”. There are two significant concessions to mollify those who are concerned about how Sports Direct runs its business – and both come with caveats. First, Sports Direct will…

Caption Close Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on the cover of the upcoming Sports Illustrated. Browse through the photos to see other times Houston sports teams have been featured on Sports Illustrated covers. Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on the cover of the upcoming Sports Illustrated. Browse through the photos to see other times Houston sports teams have been featured on Sports Illustrated covers. Photo: Sports Illustrated DeAndre…

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A conglomerate of automakers, mapmakers and suppliers has come together to get Japan’s roads mapped ahead of Tokyo’s Summer Olympics.

Cubs outfielder Matt Szczur watched Tim Tebow’s baseball workout last Tuesday on television and was curious to see how Tebow’s pursuit of baseball would fare after not playing competitively since his junior season at Nease High School in Florida in the spring of 2004 so he could pursue a football career. After all, Szczur was a two-sport standout at Villanova University and played baseball only because of the enjoyment. “Football…

The Braves have had “multiple” conversations about a potential “low risk” signing of Tim Tebow, GM John Coppolella confirmed. And their interest is more about the former Florida and NFL QB’s on-field potential than selling tickets at minor-league ballparks in SEC country. “We are interested in Tim because of his potential as a baseball player, not as a gate attraction,” Coppolella said (via ESPN.com). “We have spoken with his representatives multiple times and all…

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email print comment RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – About an hour before first pitch, Clayton Kershaw sits in the middle of left field, not stretching. Two months since his last start, he’s alone, with his hat on and his knees bent, lost in thought. The crowd of reverent fans, many clad in Dodger blue with No. 22 on their backs, form a mass on the left-field wall and…

How did you spend summer vacation? Some members of Congress caught a baseball game, traveled the country campaigning and sat down for meeting after meeting with folks back home. Members of the U.S. House and Senate are set to return to Washington on Tuesday after seven weeks away that included both national party conventions and what they like to call a “district work period” — not to be mistaken for a…

We have a full main slate tonight, but only one pitcher is priced over $10,000. There are a staggering 23 pitchers under $8,000 on DraftKings tonight. Should we use two of the higher priced ones, or are there bargains at a lower price? Let’s check out the past stats for some insight. NOTE: these picks are based solely on statistics. Some players have never faced their opponents, or have very little…

In a Los Angeles barbershop taping a promotional spot for his new TV show, the country’s most divisive sports commentator was in an argument, naturally. There was Skip Bayless, igniting a fury by insisting that Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is overrated. A Super Bowl champion! A former MVP! The barbers and customers were apoplectic. It’s just the type of sports sacrilege Bayless uses to excite and enrage viewers….

Sports Direct is to put a workers’ representative on its board and offer shop staff guaranteed hours instead of zero-hours contracts after admitting a string of failings in an internal report. The company apologised for conditions at its warehouse, including a “six strikes” policy that put workers in fear of losing their jobs, as founder Mike Ashley said he wanted to give workers a voice at the highest level and…

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Caption Close Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on the cover of the upcoming Sports Illustrated. Browse through the photos to see other times Houston sports teams have been featured on Sports Illustrated covers. Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins is on the cover of the upcoming Sports Illustrated. Browse through the photos to see other times Houston sports teams have been featured on Sports Illustrated covers. Photo: Sports Illustrated DeAndre…