’85 Bears reunite at White House to record new opening for MNF
President Obama has invited the Super Bowl XX championship Bears to the White House after their original visit was postponed in 1986 and never rescheduled. While there, ESPN has convinced them to reunite the ‘Shufflin' Crew’ to record a new opening for MNF.
Monday Night Football announcers to wear ‘Droolin’ Over Stafford’ bibs and ‘Cutler Sucks’ hats
ESPN’s broadcast trio of Jon Gruden, Ron Jaworski and Mike Tirico are known for their sensational rants and raves when it comes to quarterbacks, but this week will bring a new wrinkle: outlandish apparel.
ESPN’s Beth Mowins recognized for ability to call games as poorly as most males
Following Illinois’ 38-35 victory over Northwestern Saturday, ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Beth Mowins was given praise by many viewers for her call of the game. “It was brutal,” said Illini fan Gary Wendell. “She was as bad at calling the game as most of the men at ESPN.”
Bears Bingo: Back by popular demand!
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NHL and HBO to cross promote stars for Rangers-Flyers 24-7
The NHL has struggled for years to become more popular with Americans, and with Monday's announcement they will cross promote stars with cable giant HBO, they may have found their opportunity.
Cubs headed to postseason after winning Holiday Inn Road to October Sweepstakes
“I've been a big fan of sweepstakes since I was a kid growing up in Oregon, so I figured I'd give the contest a shot," said the big winner Darwin Barney. “I really had no idea I'd win, but this is great.”
Swimsuit Illustrated readers eagerly await annual Uniform Issue
“There’s nothing like a good uniform to really excite me," said John Benson of Cleveland. "Sure, I could just Google a bunch of sports jerseys online for free, but the Uniform Edition is a classic. I remember when I was a kid at the barber and I first found out about this swimsuit magazine that had pictures of uniforms in it.”
