Monthly Archives: March 2013

Charles Barkley addresses Gottlieb’s ‘white man’s perspective’ comment; Mark May calls for his firing

March 29, 2013
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Charles Barkley addresses Gottlieb’s ‘white man’s perspective’ comment; Mark May calls for his firing

In a unique reversal of roles, CBS analyst Doug Gottlieb made a controversial comment Thursday to kick off the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16 coverage. Then, Charles Barkley addressed the comment later in the night, telling listeners it was a joke and “to get a life.” During the pregame show, Gottlieb said he was there to…

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Michael Jordan Celebrates Bachelor Party in Dominican Republic

March 29, 2013
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Michael Jordan Celebrates Bachelor Party in Dominican Republic

According to the New York Post, Jordan brought a handful of friends including –former agent David Falk and Charles Oakley- to the Dominican Republic for a four-day guys trip last week. The guys reportedly shared a couple of rounds of golf at Teeth of the Dog and Dye Fore golf courses at the resort, and a…

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How Mike Gundy nearly became a Tennessee Vol

March 29, 2013
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How Mike Gundy nearly became a Tennessee Vol

Mike Gundy thought seriously about leaving Stillwater — where he’s played quarterback, served as head coach for eight seasons and made his home — because of scheduling. Yes, scheduling. Well, on paper that was the reason. But to Gundy, scheduling symbolized a broader issue. He didn’t think scheduling two kickoff games – Mississippi State in Houston in…

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David Shaw building Stanford into a perennial power with unconventional recruiting mandate

March 28, 2013
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David Shaw building Stanford into a perennial power with unconventional recruiting mandate

hen David Shaw and his assistant coaches go out in search of football recruits capable of playing for Stanford, the list of necessary attributes is long. Superior academics are mandatory for admission and success at the elite university. Great athletic ability, strength and speed are a necessity to play for the reigning Pac-12 champions. Character,…

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Matt Barkley solid if not spectacular at USC’s pro day

March 28, 2013
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Matt Barkley solid if not spectacular at USC’s pro day

Matt Barkley moved in the pocket. He moved his recuperated throwing shoulder with ease. He consistently moved the football into the right locations. But there was also something Wednesday that the former USC quarterback didn’t move much: The needle. Barkley, the main attraction at USC’s pro day, did what was expected of him. In a scripted…

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CBS Sports’ Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery enjoy a measure of broadcasting seniority

March 28, 2013
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CBS Sports’ Verne Lundquist, Bill Raftery enjoy a measure of broadcasting seniority

Sports television is one part of the industry that allows its broadcasters to age. John Madden. Dick Enberg. Keith Jackson. Pat Summerall. Vin Scully. Marv Albert. Brent Musburger. Dick Vitale. Tim McCarver announced Wednesday he is to retire from his baseball game analyst role at Fox Sports at the end of this season. He’s 71.…

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Breaking Down the Coaching Matchup in Every Sweet 16 Game

March 28, 2013
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Breaking Down the Coaching Matchup in Every Sweet 16 Game

This Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament features some excellent coaching matchups. Combined, the 16 coaches have taken their teams to 35 Final Fours and won 10 national titles. There are the household names like Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Izzo. Then there are the coaches who the public is just now finding out about like…

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FGCU remains the biggest story in sports

March 28, 2013
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FGCU remains the biggest story in sports

The biggest story: Not only in this regional, not only in this tournament or in college hoops, but in the entire sports universe at the moment: Florida Gulf Coast. Dunk City. Florida Dunk Coast. Whatever we want to call it, this 15 seed is the darling narrative, the best story in college basketball to reach a wider…

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SEC West burning questions: Is another BCS title a certainty?

March 28, 2013
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SEC West burning questions: Is another BCS title a certainty?

The SEC West is the toughest division in the toughest college football conference in America. This is not debatable. The SEC has won seven straight national championships with teams from the West claiming five of those crystal footballs: Alabama (2009, 2011, 2012), Auburn (2010) and LSU (2007). Can the SEC West do it again? Alabama…

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The Forbes Fab 40: The World’s Most Valuable Sports Brands

March 27, 2013
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The Forbes Fab 40: The World’s Most Valuable Sports Brands

The Forbes Fab 40 comprises the 10 most valuable sports brands in the world in four distinct categories: businesses, events, athletes and teams. What does it mean to be one of the 40 most valuable sports brands in the world? The brand commands a big monetary premium to comparable rivals due to a combination of…

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