Archive for the ‘Media’ Category

Hey, That Guy Looks Familiar

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

No wonder Bill Simmons is such a good writer. His father is Mark Twain.

Erin Andrews took a ball to the face

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

What is the world coming to?!?! The sideline princess Erin Andrews took a foul ball to the chin. According to TMZ: "Super hot sportscaster Erin Andrews shouldn't participate in any activities where balls fly at her face -- "Clueless" anyone? -- because a line drive hit her perfect mug last night ...

Michael, Mousavi and MSNBC

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Michael Jackson often times dressed like a 3rd world dictator, with golden uniforms and epaulets on his shoulders. But in death, is it possible that the King of Pop is actually helping to crush a popular revolution threatening the future of an actual despot? Maybe.

More On Artie and Buck

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

As first linked on Watchdog, Artie went on Chris Russo's Sirius show to discuss the Joe Buck Appearance today. Things got heated.

It’s Happened Before

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

All this talk about Artie Lange's performance on the Joe Buck HBO show brings back memories from about 11 years ago, when another Sports Celebrity's talk show was derailed by the Howard Stern Army.

The Crackle Wonders: David Aldridge

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

In preparation for the NBA Finals coverage on NBA.com, veteran NBA journalist and television analyst/reporter David Aldridge conducted an NBA Blogger Q&A session where he addressed the upcoming NBA Finals, key match-ups between the Lakers and Magic, pending NBA Draft and off-season, as well as colleagues at TNT and NBA.com. ...

ENOUGH WITH THE FUCKING DOG!

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

This has nothing to do with sports. You should know that going in. Did you watch the two night NBC News special, with Brian Williams spending the day inside the White House? It was really interesting, I thought. But, I do have one quibble. The West Wing is full of interesting people. ...

Today’s Lesson in Cultural Sensitivity

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

Hey, remember when Truman ordered two atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II? Apparently, John Sterling doesn't. Of all the Yankees to make this accident with, he has to choose the Japanese guy.

Just Call Him The Big Scoop

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

The 4th Estate is welcoming it's largest member ever. Shaq spent yesterday at a Broadcasting training class at Syracuse University.  The program, for athletes looking to make the jump, is taught by ESPN's Dave Ryan.  Shaq already scored a big interview, talking to Greg Paulus about his decision to play football for ...

Blogs With Balls: Be There or Be Square

Thursday, April 9th, 2009

"Blogs With Balls is a series of regional social sports blogger and new media gatherings featuring speakers and panelists specifically focused on sports fans, writers, sites, teams, athletes and companies; and their ability to maximize new media outlets for promotion and advancement." So if you want to meet the whos who in ...