
Anthony Davis decided to collect his $145 million in Louisiana (6% tax rate), Kevin Love chose to get his $110 million in Ohio over LA (5.4% to 13.3%), and Friday Greg Monroe shocked all by rejecting the New York Knicks (3.8% city + 8.8% state) to pay almost 5% less in Milwaukee (0% city + 7.7% state).
by John Pudner3 Jul 2015, 6:34 AM PST0

ESPN reportedly told Keith Olbermann that if he wants to keep his sports program on ESPN then if he can no longer engage in commentary.
by Robert Wilde3 Jul 2015, 6:22 AM PST0

The New Orleans Pelicans got a steal in signing Anthony Davis for $145 million—the same amount the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pay Mike Trout even though Davis provides six times as much value.
by John Pudner3 Jul 2015, 2:00 AM PST0

In a recent interview with Fortune magazine, Donald Trump, the owner of an extensive golf-course empire, said that golf should be “elitist,” a game people “aspire to afford” and not a game for everyone.
by Warner Todd Huston3 Jul 2015, 1:01 AM PST0

Japan, who beat England in Wednesdy’s women’s World Cup semifinals, famously defeated the U.S. in the finals of the 2011 World Cup on penalty kicks. The U.S. team made a rematch possible through scoring, and defending of sorts, a penalty kick.
by Daniel Zimnikov3 Jul 2015, 12:13 AM PST0

Amid NASCAR releasing a statement asking fans to refrain from flying the Confederate flag at events, ESPN NASCAR analyst and former driver Ricky Craven was asked about his thoughts of the flag being flown at NASCAR events. Craven stated that
by Trent Baker2 Jul 2015, 11:24 PM PST0

On Thursday’s episode of “Olbermann” on ESPN2, host Keith Olbermann continued his attacks against the so-called “racist” Washington Redskins during his “Worst Persons in the Sports World” segment. Although the call for a change has escalated in recent weeks, owner Dan Snyder
by Trent Baker2 Jul 2015, 11:23 PM PST0

A semi-quiet Day 4 at Wimbledon ended with an explosion. Qualifier Dustin Brown, ranked 102 in the world, defeated tenth seed Rafael Nadal 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
by Mary Chastain2 Jul 2015, 1:58 PM PST0

On July 2, NASCAR officials released a statement asking fans to “refrain” from displaying Confederate flags at NASCAR facilities and events.
by AWR Hawkins2 Jul 2015, 11:31 AM PST0

On June 30, Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood said the Confederate flag will not be banned at the July 5 Coke Zero 400.
by AWR Hawkins2 Jul 2015, 9:23 AM PST0

After the richest fight in boxing history, which saw Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeat Manny Pacquiao by unanimous decision, Pacquiao revealed that he fought with a torn rotator cuff suffered while preparing for the fight. Now, two months and $220 million
by Trent Baker2 Jul 2015, 9:12 AM PST0

Alex Rodriguez made one Marine veteran and his son very happy on Wednesday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
by William Bigelow2 Jul 2015, 7:45 AM PST0

The Terminator loves King Conor. And King Conor loves him right back.
by Daniel J. Flynn2 Jul 2015, 6:45 AM PST0

Breitbart Sports tortured a Glock 43 by dragging it behind a speeding Jeep. Then we pulled the trigger and wrote this article about what happened next.
by AWR Hawkins2 Jul 2015, 4:18 AM PST0

The Detroit Lions have announced that later this fall the team will sponsor an LGBT pride event at Ford Field.
by Warner Todd Huston2 Jul 2015, 1:00 AM PST0

Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith resigned as a judge in the upcoming Miss USA pageant in the wake of NBC dumping Donald Trump’s made-for-TV beauty contest and Miss Mexico bailing on the companion Miss Universe event.
by Breitbart News2 Jul 2015, 12:30 AM PST0

“Four minutes into the first round he will be unconscious,” Conor McGregor promises of his UFC 189 opponent. Chad Mendes vows to end McGregor’s night a minute earlier.
by Daniel J. Flynn2 Jul 2015, 12:01 AM PST0

On Wednesday, the Obama administration announced it would block any attempt to move the Washington Redskins back to Washington, D.C.
by William Bigelow1 Jul 2015, 4:32 PM PST0

ESPN sportswriter Mike Wise responded to South Carolina State Sen. Paul Thurmond (R), son of the late Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-SC), calling for the removal of the Confederate flag. Wise proposed that if a symbol makes someone feel worse than it
by Trent Baker1 Jul 2015, 2:28 PM PST0

Day 3 at Wimbledon is the hottest day in the tournament’s history at 35C/95F. Officials prepped ice towels for the players and enforced the heat rule in place. But only women are allowed a break of 10 minutes between during the second and third sets.
by Mary Chastain1 Jul 2015, 1:44 PM PST0

Republican Senator John McCain spent more than five years in a North Vietnamese prison camp, where he was denied medical treatment and routinely tortured. As a result, McCain is unable to lift his arms. This fact did not stop Sports
by John Nolte1 Jul 2015, 9:33 AM PST0

Kei Nishikori, the fifth seed, withdrew from Wimbledon Wednesday morning due to a calf injury. It is the same injury he received in Halle, where he withdrew from the semifinals.
by Mary Chastain1 Jul 2015, 7:46 AM PST0

Hours after a Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim team source called the relationship between the general manager and the manager “irreparable,” GM Jerry Dipoto forced an “it’s me or him” decision from the team’s owner.
by Breitbart News1 Jul 2015, 7:22 AM PST0

Wimbledon, the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament, wins applause for many things, such as the play or the mouthwatering strawberries and cream. But nothing comes close to the grass at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
by Mary Chastain1 Jul 2015, 3:01 AM PST0

Once again the University of Akron earned the dubious distinction of having the worst home attendance among all 125 NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision teams.
by Robert Wilde1 Jul 2015, 1:00 AM PST0