The Len & Bob Band breakup causing tension on-air
“I made some joke that the best Bob could ever hope for is to be rhythm guitarist in a Doobie Brothers cover band,” said Kasper. “And now he says we’re on hiatus and is spending entire games in the booth writing his 'The Wall.'”
Forte feels ‘disrespected’ to be replaced by Walter Payton in Madden ’13
@MattForte22: There's only so many times a man can be disrespected! First by #Bears and now by #Madden13. GOOD GUYS do finish last....even in video games.
SportsCenter changes name to ‘Vapid Analysis From Former PlayersCenter’
Many people new to ESPN's SportsCenter will be amazed to know they actually used to show in-game action. However; in recent years, things have changed entirely to bleeding heart stories, Brett Favre's wang and commercially-sponsored idiotic questions. Naturally, ESPN has decided to change the name of SportsCenter to "Vapid Analysis from Ex-Players Center."
Stephen A. Smith wants to officiate playoffs to prevent refs from ruining the game...
Stephen A. Smith sure can chirp with the best of them, but now the energetic, passionate analyst wants to be a little more involved during these playoffs. After watching NBA officials Danny Crawford, Derrick Collins and Ed Malloy dish out technical fouls as if they were granted a raise for each, "Stephen A." wants a piece of the pie.
Heckler Pie Chart: Why are you still watching the Cubs?
The season's in the tank and it's only May. So why are you still watching the Cubs on TV?
Report: 67% of Cubs runs are replays
“I saw Starlin Castro knock in a pair with a hit to center field in the eighth inning,” said Chuck Mortillo of Evanston. “I jumped for joy. Turns out it was a replay of Castro’s fourth inning hit. I guess it’s on me for not paying close enough attention.”
Aaron Boone suffers nervous breakdown on-air, doctors blame prolonged exposure to Rick Sutcliffe
ESPN officials were rightfully concerned earlier this week when color analyst and former Major Leaguer Aaron Boone failed to report to the broadcast booth where he was scheduled to call a game between the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays. After repeated unsuccessful attempts to contact Boone by phone, authorities went to his hotel, where he was found curled in a fetal position in the bathtub inside his suite.