May 16, 2014
What to Watch in the NHL Eastern Conference Finals (Besides Really Great Jerseys)
The Rangers may have been written off after a dismal October and the Canadiens surprised everybody in their first two playoff series, not only managing to beat much superior puck-possession teams but being able to hang with them in the process.
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The Jalen Rose Report With David Jacoby
Jalen and Jacoby give their thoughts on the NBA conference finals, the Pistons’ hiring of Stan Van Gundy, and the time Jalen spent as a Pacer along side Reggie Miller.
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Conference Finals Preview: Miami-Indiana, a Year in the Making
Dismiss the Pacers at your peril. They have been a bumbling mediocrity for three months now, but they’ve had the league’s stingiest defense during the postseason, and they bring a long record of giving Miami issues when Roy Hibbert is in All-Star form.
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Best (MLB) Month Ever: If You Like Barry Bonds, You’ll Really Like This Baseball List
Troy Tulowitzki’s recent tear got us thinking: Which players have actually delivered the best single-month performances in modern baseball history? Spoiler alert: Barry Bonds will make more than one appearance on this top-10 list.
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Men in Blazers: World Cup Previews
Rog and Davo present the audio version of the first five Men in Blazers World Cup Previews, covering the mighty Von Trapps, Ingerland, Spain, Argentina, and host nation Brazil.
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Why Jose Fernandez Is a Model for Calling Up Young Pitchers
Maybe the lesson to learn is that there’s no time too soon for a pitching prospect.
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NHL Grab Bag: Milan Lucic Goes Off Script
Welcome to a weekly grab bag of thoughts and observations from the past few days and/or decades of hockey.
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About Last Night: Indy Stays Strong
In case you were busy caring about a high school student’s pitch count, here are the five biggest stories you missed in sports on Thursday.
Read moreMay 15, 2014
The Designated Player: The Roller Derby Defenses of MLS
A couple of weeks ago I described New York’s breakout win over Houston Dynamo, with the caveat that the Red Bulls defense appeared to be built on roller skates. Fast forward to last weekend and it’s ROLLER DERBY! EVERYWHERE! For anyone other than defensive coaches, fans of balanced teams, and bloggers who write about 0-0 […]
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Everybody Loves J.J. Redick
As Redick’s game changed, so did how the public perceived him. In college, he was the embodiment of what made everyone hate Duke. Now he’s considered a consummate role player who consistently makes his teams better.
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The Juliet Show: NBA After Dark With Special Guests Chris Ryan and Andrew Sharp
Juliet Litman, Chris Ryan, and Andrew Sharp talk about Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, the rumors dogging the Pacers, and more.
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MLB Quarter-Season Awards: Here’s to You, Tunguska Meteorite and Friedrich Nietzsche Honorees
Which MLB player has locked up the Friedrich Nietzsche Award through 40-odd games? What IS the Friedrich Nietzsche Award? Michael Baumann is glad you asked.
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World Cup Players to Know: Ivory Coast’s Gervinho
If you’re an Arsenal fan, here is a statement you will not agree with: Gervinho is really good at soccer.
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Steve Kerr Chooses Golden State, Chips Away at Phil Jackson’s Aura in the Process
Steve Kerr as head coach of the New York Knicks passed away last night, after a lingering courtship. It is survived by Knicks president Phil Jackson and whatever remains of his Zen aura.
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Triple Low-Fives for Everyone: Montreal Moves On
The talented P.K. Subban and his Montreal Canadiens conquer Boston.
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About Last Night: Habs Have Last Laugh
In case you were busy telling James Dolan that it’s not him, it’s the Straight Shot, here are the six biggest stories you missed in sports last night.
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