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Bill Self Gets Crushed By Court-Stormers, Is Not Pleased
Unranked Kansas State knocked off the in-state rival Jayhawks at home last night, and that means it was time for a good old-fashioned court stormin'. Unfortunately for Kansas head coach Bill Self, the students who ran onto the court weren't too concerned with his well-being....
Andrew Wiggins Shows James Harden What Real Defense Looks Like
James Harden must have been feeling pretty cocky after turning Ricky Rubio's ankles into cornmeal, because he tried to pull the same shit on Andrew Wiggins just a few minutes later. Unfortunately for Harden, Wiggins looked at all those fancy crossovers and said, "Hi, um, I'm not Ricky Rubio."...
RIP Ricky Rubio
Last seen alive in the Toyota Center, Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio was killed Monday night by a suspected James Harden crossover. Rubio was 24....
Does LeBron James Jr. Really Have What It Takes To Be Great?
It's been a few months since we got our first good look at fourth-grader LeBron James Jr.'s impressive basketball skills. This latest highlight reel certainly reaffirms the youngster's talent, but it's time for us to start holding LeBron to a higher standard. ...
This $40 Ninja is Your New Sous Chef, Plus More Deals
Amazon's offering the versatile and highly-rated Ninja Master Prep Professional for just $40 today. That's a real bargain, considering it ships with three different containers and blade sets for all of your blending, chopping, and processing needs. [Ninja Master Prep Professional, $40]...
Scout On Jameis Winston: "How Could You Let That Guy In The Building?"
Winston or Mariota? "This is the most important pick, potentially, in the history of the franchise," Buccaneers GM Jason Licht told The MMQB. Of course, only one of those guys comes with his own baggage train. ...
Jarell Martin Pulls Off In-Game East Bay Funk Dunk
You won't be faulted for thinking that you're watching a dunk contest here, but Jarell Martin managed to unleash this between-the-legs dunk during LSU's game against Florida today. As a native son of Oakland, I will always call this the East Bay Funk Dunk, so memorably coined by Isaiah "JR" Rider as...
Do Not Try And Take A Charge From DeMarcus Cousins
If you look closely, you can see Jae Crowder regret his decision to try and take a charge from a DeMarcus Cousins with 94 feet of built-up momentum, and begin to lean away to the side. Unfortunately, that doesn't prevent him from getting a knee to his chest, or the ball viciously dunked on his head....
The Thunder, Pistons, And Jazz Made A Good Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder are glad they got rid of Reggie Jackson. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are glad; the coach and front office are glad; the fans are glad. By all accounts, by the time they finally traded him yesterday, in a three-way deal that landed him in Detroit, the discontented b...
Home Theater Upgrades, 6-Slice Toaster Oven, and More Deals
This Pioneer speaker base includes two tweeters, two mid-range drivers, and two subwoofers in a package that slides in just below your TV. Today only, Amazon's selling it for an all-time low $175. [Pioneer SP-SB03 Andrew Jones Speaker Base TV Audio System, $175]...
Westbrook And Durant Don't Seem Too Sad About Losing Reggie Jackson
The Oklahoma City Thunder didn't really have choice when it came to trading backup point guard Reggie Jackson, a talented but flawed young player who made it very clear that he'd like to be a starter elsewhere. They got a pretty good haul, grabbing an array of solid players to fill out the bench in ...
Your Favorite Vacuum, Discounted Burr Grinder, and More Deals
The Dyson DC65 is your favorite vacuum, and today only, Amazon's selling refurbs for $250. That's still pretty steep, but Dysons are built to last, and your floors will thank you. [refurb Dyson DC65 Multi Floor Upright Vacuum Cleaner, $250]...
These Beards Ought To Be Feared
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Danny Almonte On Jackie Robinson West: It's Not The Kids' Fault
For all the shock and controversy over Jackie Robinson West being stripped of its U.S. title for using out-of-district players, there has never been a better Little League scandal than that of Danny Almonte, the star pitcher who turned out to be two years older than any players were allowed to be. A...
Jahlil Okafor Leaves Game After Rolling Ankle, Quickly Returns
National Player Of The Year candidate Jahlil Okafor left tonight's game against North Carolina in Durham after rolling his ankle in the first half, but somehow recovered in time to finish out the rivalry game's opening stanza....
Jay Williams Misremembers Playing Duke-UNC Game Against Vince Carter
Jay Williams attempted to explain the experience of playing in a Duke-UNC rivalry game to ESPN's audience tonight, though in his attempt to name-drop some of the Tar Heels players he faced as a member of the Blue Devils, he mentioned Vince Carter—a player who was already in the NBA by the time Willi...
Mike Shanahan: RGIII Told Me Which Plays Were "Unacceptable"
Robert Griffin III received The Dreaded Vote Of Confidence™ from head coach Jay Gruden today, who declared that the embattled QB will be his No. 1 guy to start the season. Just saying, I don't see the Colts or Dolphins or Seahawks having to make announcements supporting their respective Class of 201...
Tape Measure From the Future, Whiplash Preorder Discount, More Deals
Do you still use a tape measure, like some kind of caveman? In addition to measuring up to 165' with 1/16" accuracy, this Bosch laser distance measurer can calculate area, volume, indirect length, and more. [Bosch GLM 50 Laser Distance Measurer with 165-Feet Range and Backlit Display, $88]...