Kemp’s stature makes him a novelty in contemporary times, but his lack of height isn’t as impressive from the wide angle. Since 1950, there have been nine players who were 65 inches tall or shorter — Eddie Gaedel, obviously enough, being the shortest of the short. If we limit our scope to the 1970s forward, […] Read More →
Archive for May, 2016
Fearless NFL division predictions: The 8 teams that will rule in 2016
Monday, May 23rd, 2016:NFC North I can’t not pick against the Packers here. Sure, they got off the rails last season and the Vikings made a big jump up. But Aaron Rodgers seemed to be pretty beat up all year, too. If he and the offensive line can avoid major injuries, this is the team. They get Clay […] Read More →
Miami and Chris Bosh have only difficult decisions ahead
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016:Hopeful, but purposefully vague and without promise. Bosh wants to return to play, this is clear. The Heat would love to have Bosh back, this is clear. Miami’s position has been one of protecting Bosh, both medically and with the public as their silence has been at Bosh’s direction. But there’s also this reality: The […] Read More →
The Tom Brady Scandal: Revealing Texts From “The Deflator”
Monday, May 16th, 2016:In colorful text messages included in the report between Jim McNally, the attendant for the locker room used by officials at Gillette Stadium, and John Jastremski, an equipment assistant, McNally at one point refers to himself as “the deflator.” The so-called “deflategate” report, prepared by staff at the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & […] Read More →
Blackhawks Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over Canucks
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016:Unlike in Saturday’s game, the Blackhawks got off to a red-hot start offensively, and their efforts were rewarded with a goal. With a slew of traffic in front, Tomas Fleischmann’s shot was deflected and evaded Ryan Miller, giving the Hawks a 1-0 lead. Later in the game, the Blackhawks’ domination suddenly came to a halt, […] Read More →
Patriots Offer Aaron Hernandez Jersey Exchange To Fans
Friday, May 6th, 2016:“If I had to make my decision on it he would already be with the Broncos,” Miller said. “But we’ve got guys in the front office who make those decisions. And they put us in championships with those decisions so I’m just going to follow those guys and have those guys take the lead.” However, […] Read More →
Duncan Keith Suspended for Slashing Charlie Coyle
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016:After the hit, Keith was offered an in-person hearing by DOPS, meaning that the league had the option to suspend him for six or more games. To expedite the process, Keith opted for a phone hearing instead, which took place on Friday afternoon according to the league. Young and Azalea postponed their wedding earlier this […] Read More →