Share this: Despite ESPN’s best efforts, Tiger Woods wasn’t having a good hair day Sunday. ESPN appeared to doctor Woods’ arrest photos, with Twitter users pointing out the differences between Woods’ actual mugshot and the picture used on “Sportscenter.” Woods was arrested early Monday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. He was found asleep at the wheel of his car in Southern Florida and failed a sobriety test, according to police. Nevertheless, the former golf superstar claims he hadn’t been drinking alcohol Sunday night and his prescription medications caused his driving problems. In the coming days, sports fans will gain a clearer picture of the about what happened with Woods. And they’ll be counting on ESPN to tell the whole
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Tedy Bruschi Scoffs At 2017 Patriots Being More Talented Than 2007 Squad
Share this: The New England Patriots took their Super Bowl LI-championship squad of 2016 and somehow upgraded the roster while loading up and going “all-in” this offseason. That has raised this question: Are the 2017 Patriots more talented than the 2007 team that went undefeated in the regular season but lost Super Bowl XLII? ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi, who played linebacker on the 2007 squad, thinks not. “Are you kidding me?” Bruschi said on ESPN’s “NFL Insiders.” “That 2007 team — I’ll just go straight to the defensive line, having (Vince) Wilfork, (Ty) Warren and (Richard) Seymour in front of me … Three first round picks. The talent we had along the front-seven. That starts with me right there. That guy was old, but
Massachusetts Brewery Trolls Joe Flacco, Ravens With Internet’s Favorite Questio…
Share this: Is Joe Flacco elite? It’s a question that has followed the Baltimore Ravens quarterback throughout his career, thanks in part to the power of the internet. And even beer cans now aren’t safe from the heated debate. Massachusetts brewery Tree House Brewing Company recently sent a few beers to the Baltimore Ravens’ facility, and they were from the 12,000 new cans that ask if Flacco is elite on the bottom. A Massachusetts brewery stamped the question 'Is Joe Flacco elite?' on 12,000 cans and sent several to the Ravens.https://t.co/rfB4NO1lvc — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 11, 2017 Considering how big the New England Patriots are around the brewery, the new cans make sense. The Ravens and Patriots are huge rivals, after all. “We ask everyone if they are a
Aaron Hernandez’s Family Schedules Monday Funeral In Connecticut
Share this: Aaron Hernandez will be laid to rest Monday. ESPN and media outlets reported Saturday that Hernandez’s family has scheduled the funeral for the former New England Patriots tight end for Monday in Bristol, Conn., where Hernandez starred as a high school football player. The funeral will be held at the O’Brien Funeral Home, according to ESPN. Hernandez’s family released a statement asking for privacy during their time of mourning. “The family of Aaron Hernandez wishes to thank all of you for the thoughtful expressions of condolences,” the statement said. “We wish to say goodbye to Aaron in a private ceremony and thank everyone in advance for affording us a measure of privacy during this difficult time.” The 27-year-old was found dead in his prison cell
Rajon Rondo Totally Gets Why Celtics Fans Are Booing Him In NBA Playoffs
Share this: Rajon Rondo gets it. Boston Celtics fans booed the Chicago Bulls point guard throughout Game 1 of the teams’ first-round playoff series Sunday, and there’s a good chance the TD Garden crowd will continue to let Rondo hear it amid the heat of battle. The way Rondo sees it, it’s nothing personal. In fact, the former Celtics star expects nothing less from the boisterous fans who once cheered him on for eight-plus seasons. “These fans are great,” Rondo said before Tuesday’s shootaround, according to ESPN.com. “I wouldn’t expect anything else. A couple nice words were said when I walked out of the tunnel, but that’s Boston. They’ve been doing that for me for nine years while I was here so I
NBA Playoffs 2017 TV Schedule: First-Round Dates, Times For Every Series
Share this: The 2017 NBA playoffs have arrived, and the first round features many exciting matchups for basketball fans to enjoy. The Cleveland Cavaliers enter the postseason as the defending NBA champions for the first time in franchise history, and they’ll open up against the Indiana Pacers. The Golden State Warriors are the favorites to take home their second title in three seasons, and if they meet the Cavs in the NBA Finals, it will mark the first time we’ve had the same matchup in three straight championship series. Here’s the Game 1 schedule for every first-round playoff matchup in the Eastern and Western conferences (all times ET). We’ll update with the full schedule when the league reveals it. EASTERN CONFERENCENo. 1 Boston Celtics vs.
Jeanie Buss Wins Legal Battle With Brother For Control Of Lakers
Share this: The legal battle for control over the Los Angeles Lakers effectively ended Monday. Controlling owner Jeanie Buss removed her brother Jim as a trustee and replaced him with her sister Janie, according to documents obtained by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Los Angeles Superior Court agreed that the three trustees are obligated to do everything in their power to ensure that Jeanie Buss remains the head of the Lakers board of directors and the controlling owner for life. “It’s great that we were able to work this out so fast. We’ve resolved everything clearly and cleanly and now we can get back to work,” Jeanie Buss told ESPN, per Shelburne. “Laker fans deserve success — and now we can focus again on bringing it to