Phil Mickelson was asked about the criticism for playing in a league backed by Saudi Arabia, and Mickelson was diplomatic in his response. “I respect and I understand their opinions,” Mickelson said, via the Associated Press. “And I understand that they have strong feelings and strong emotions regarding this choice. And I certainly respect that.” More
Stephen A. Smith? As a senator? Apparently, someone thinks it may be a good idea. According to Philip Lewis of the Huffington Post, Smith said on the JJ Redick podcast that Smith has been approached about running for senate. No, seriously. Stephen A. Smith said on JJ Redick’s podcast that he was approached about running More
Well, it’s safe to say Washington Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg is a little rusty. That’s the takeaway from his first start in more than 12 months, as he went just 4.2 innings and surrendered seven runs on eight hits against the Florida Marlins. Three of those Marlins runs came in the first inning. After giving More
After an uptick in television ratings in the regular season and playoffs, Game 1 of the NBA Finals took quite a dive. In fact, this year’s Finals opener between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors on ABC was the least-watched Game 1 held in June since the San Antonio Spurs swept the Cleveland Cavaliers More
The NBA has come under fire the past few years for being in bed with China, but perhaps the league and the communist nation aren’t quite as cozy as you think. After all, according to commissioner Adam Silver, the NBA has lost hundreds of millions of dollars due to what he described as a strained More
Nike founder Phil Knight and Los Angeles Dodgers co-owner Alan Smolinisky are attempting to become the new owners of the Portland Blazers, via an offer that’s worth more than $2 billion, per ESPN. Knight, 84, is a Portland native and University of Oregon product who has his company headquarters in Portland. So if the purchase More
The Golden State Warriors are the new-school dynasty. The Boston Celtics are the old-school, pretty much inventing the term when it comes to the NBA. Overall, the Warriors have won six championships, dating back to their time in Philadelphia in 1946 (they moved to San Francisco in 1962). They have appeared in six of the More
Well-known conservative commentator Tomi Lahren is joining the OutKick team as host of the evening program Tomi Lahren is Fearless, beginning later this month, senior vice president Gary Schreier announced in a company release. Lahren has more than eight million followers on social media and her OutKick show promises to include her usual bold takes More
Shohei Ohtani doesn’t play for the New York Yankees. The Yankees say they know this. You can decide for yourself whether to believe them. But you should be aware that while Ohtani doesn’t play for the Yankees, the Yankees have made his jersey available in their own store of official Yankees merchandise, located inside the More
