Luke Walton has been feeling the heat recently, but thankfully for us, he’s coping with a terrific sense of humor. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach recently was the subject of a LaVar Ball tirade, as the father of rookie point guard Lonzo Ball accused Walton of losing control of the team. Fast forward to Sunday night, when Walton was asked about Ball’s playing time following L.A.’s 132-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Here’s his awesomely NSFW answer: “His dad was talking (expletive), so I took him out early,” Walton cracked, waiting a few good seconds before adding, “I’m just kidding.” Most of LaVar’s gripes involve Walto... NESN.com
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Pedro Gomez Gets Roasted On Twitter For His Baseball Hall Of Fame Ballot
Share this: It’s that time of year when members of the Baseball Writers Association of America are casting their ballots for the Baseball Hall of Fame and, as always, controversy ensues. ESPN’s Pedro Gomez is the latest BBWAA member to be scrutinized for his ballot, which was released on Twitter on Monday. While one could make the argument that the four players Gomez voted for are worthy of the honor, it’s the players he omitted that caused a stir amongst fellow baseball writers. Pedro Gomez gave Jay Bell and Bill Mueller Hall of Fame votes. That tells you all you need to know about his view of Hall of Fame votes. — Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) January 16, 2017 Judging from his ballot, it appears Gomez has
Julian Edelman Posts Instagram Photo Holding His Newborn Daughter, Lily
Share this: Julian Edelman is a proud new dad. Swedish model Ella Rose gave birth to her and the New England Patriots wide receiver’s daughter, Lily, on Nov. 30, and Edelman naturally is pretty darn happy. Edelman posted a photo on Instagram of himself holding Lily, who he declared his biggest “woman crush Wednesday.” There was a little controversy before Lily’s birth, as Rose, who Edelman had a casual relationship with for two years, filed a paternity suit against the wideout back in July. That (obviously) has been resolved, and Edelman was there for Lily’s birth. More Stories Source link
Ray Lewis Apologizes To Joe Flacco After Questioning Ravens QB’s Passion
Share this: Ray Lewis’ playing days — and days as an ESPN NFL analyst — are over, but he’s still finding ways to stir up controversy. The former Baltimore Ravens linebacker, known for speaking his mind, did just that last week on the topic of quarterback Joe Flacco. In an appearance on FOX Sports 1’s “Speak For Yourself,” Lewis questioned Flacco’s passion for the game. “There is something called talent, right?” Lewis said. “And you see it a dime a dozen. And then there’s something called being passionate about what you do. About really what you do. And being around it — gifted? Absolutely. Passionate about what he (does)? I’ve never seen that. I don’t know what that looks like.” They’re interesting comments from Lewis,
Jordan Spieth’s Impressive Shot Off Cart Path Leads To Potential Controversy
Share this: Jordan Spieth has had a rocky relationship with water this season. Spieth had his second straight Masters title within reach earlier this year before hitting back-to-back shots into the water on the 12th hole. Fast forward to Friday’s second round of the PGA Championship and Spieth once again hit a ball into the water, although this situation was a bit different. Spieth hit his drive on the par-4 seventh hole into a puddle on a cart path, which he received relief from after a lengthy discussion with rules officials. It was a complicated situation since the ball and Spieth couldn’t touch any part of the water after the relief, so finding the perfect drop spot wasn’t easy. But they ultimately figured out a solution, and
Reports: Julian Edelman Faces Paternity Controversy After Model Files Suit
A few days after rumors swirled around Julian Edelman’s dating life, the New England Patriots wide receiver reportedly is facing a paternity suit. Swedish model Ella Rose filed a suit, which says Edelman is the father of her unborn child, in L.A. County Superior Court, sources told TMZ Sports on Wednesday. Edelman has acknowledged he is the father of the unborn baby girl — who is due in October — after contesting the claim originally, sources told The Boston Globe. Edelman, who was spotted with Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima in Nantucket over the weekend, has had a two-year long casual relationship with Rose, according to TMZ Sports.
WWE Championship Match Ends In Controversy Ahead Of SmackDown-Raw Draft
Dean Ambrose technically still is the WWE champion, but only after a controversial ending to his title match with former Shield partner Seth Rollins on “Monday Night Raw.” The match finished after a “Superplex,” but both men had their shoulders on the ground, resulting in a draw. That meant Ambrose, who entered the night as the champion, walked out of Providence’s Dunkin’ Donuts Center with the belt around his waist. Fans without the WWE Network might not know that, though, because the final decision wasn’t made until Raw went off the air. New Raw commissioner Stephanie McMahon had Rollins declared the champion at the end of the show, bu...