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This clip comes from ESPN's postgame coverage from Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Near the end of the game, Tony Allen of the Grizzlies got a flagrant foul from Manu Ginobili. Even though the call was fairly accurate, Allen...Show More Summary
Manchester United remain interested in Borussia Dortmund forward Robert Lewandowski, according to a recent report from ESPN FC. Though it is unclear whether United will sign the Polish international, it is clear that Lewandowski would...Show More Summary
One ESPN source put it this way: ESPN "hacked" hundreds of jobs and will replace those laid off "with younger, cheaper, less experienced people." Read more...
It seems everyone has an opinion on Derrick Rose’s missed 2012-13 season and legendary coach Phil Jackson is the latest to add his two cents into the mix. According to the staff of ESPN Chicago, Jackson appeared on the “Mike & Mike in the Morning” show on Wednesday and briefly spoke about the Chicago Bulls superstar: Leave him alone. Show More Summary
The San Diego Padres traditionally have been known to draft well and maintain an excellent farm system. It’s no surprise they currently boast the sixth-best farm system, according to ESPN’s Keith Law. However, they aren’t immune to letting a few slip through the cracks. Show More Summary
It is being reported by ESPN that Mike Krzyzewski has signed on to coach Team USA for the 2014 World Cup of Basketball and the 2016 Olympic Games. Already, speculation is arising as to whom Coach K will choose to be on his coaching staff. Show More Summary
How many mulligans can Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks take before Dirk Nowitzki has fizzled as a championship-caliber franchise player? We might find out this summer. According to ESPN's Chad Ford, the Mavs are shopping the No.Show More Summary
ESPN commentator Michael Smith said though he may be in the minority, he laughed when he heard that Sergio Garcia said he would serve Woods "fried chicken" on Tuesday. "I like chicken," Smith joked on "SportsCenter" on Wednesday, noting that he had a craving for fried chicken after he heard those remarks. Show More Summary
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, of "First Take," said Sergio Garcia's fried chicken comments about Tiger Woods were racist but that he had no reason to believe that the Spaniard was a racist. On "First Take" on Wednesday, the morning...Show More Summary
While poker broadcasts have become commonplace on networks like ESPN, 2003 was the year when no limit hold ‘em really took its stranglehold on popular culture – due in large part to Chris Moneymaker’s historic run at the World Series… When We Held Kings: The Oral History of the 2003 World Series of Poker is a post by Alec Banks on Highsnobiety.
All smiles and sporting a crisp suit-and-tie combination for his NBA studio work, Jerry Stackhouse didn't look like a guy with a history of violence when he joined ESPN's Dan Le Batard and Bomani Jones (and Papi ) to discuss his reputation as the baddest old dude in the league. Show More Summary
A few notes from ESPN Stats & Information's Jason Vida regarding Michael Crabtree after the San Francisco 49ers receiver -- Crabtree, not Vida -- underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles' tendon: Go-to guy: 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw eight touchdown passes with one interception last season when targeting Crabtree. Show More Summary
The following video is from Wednesday's MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Matt Koppenheffer and Matt Argersinger discuss the top business and investing stories of the day. ESPN has been a cash show for Disney, but the sports network is not immune to the rising cost of sports content. Show More Summary
College Football Live's Joe Tessitore aroused attention today by stroking Johnny Manziel's total package. Read more...
Were you recently laid off at ESPN? Would you like to talk about it or about anything else? Email me: koblin@deadspin.com. Read more...
ESPN is a great corporation. It is ungodly profitable. It creates a mere 43% of Disney’s total operating income. Think about that. All of Disney, including Disneyland and everything else it owns. 43%. But you see, ESPN has recently acquired some lucrative properties, like more SEC football games. In order to show us more Vanderbilt-Kentucky [...]
Clemson continues its impressive start to the 2014 recruiting class. Running back Adam Choice is the latest to give the Tigers his verbal commitment. Kipp Adams and William Wilkerson of ESPN reported the news (paid link). "I committed to Clemson," Choice said. Show More Summary
Just hours after news broke that 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon on Tuesday, Crabtree has already had surgery. Crabtree had his surgery today, Chris Mortensen of ESPN reports. According to multiple reports, doctors believe Crabtree will be out about six months. That would put his return in late November, around Week 12…