The Best of The Big Lead, May 2015: Bill Simmons Leaves ESPN
By Ty Duffy
2015 is almost over. TBL writers will be celebrating the holidays with loved ones and what not. That makes it an optimal time to take a look back at past content. Here are some of our top posts from the wild month that was May 2015.
The 25 Most Powerful People in Sports Media
Here is our list of the 25 most powerful people in sports media. Here is why that list includes so few women.
Here’s Why ESPN Balked at Paying Bill Simmons $6 Million a Year
Bill Simmons ripped Roger Goodell on the Dan Patrick show. ESPN broke off negotiations and let him go.
The 20 Best Bill Simmons Columns from ESPN and Grantland
Bill Simmons used to write things for a living. A selection of our favorite columns.
Michelle Beadle, Rachel Nichols Banned from Mayweather-Pacquiao Fight
Noted domestic abuser Floyd Mayweater fought Manny Pacquiao. Michelle Beadle and Rachel Nichols, who might have brought that up, were denied credentials.
Lionel Messi Broke Jerome Boateng’s Ankles on His Second Goal vs. Bayern Munich
Lionel Messi, the GOAT, torched Jerome Boateng.
Jered Weaver Delivered an All-Time Death Stare After Getting Hit by Bottle in Postgame Interview
Don’t tug on Superman’s cape. Don’t spit into the wind. Don’t throw bottles at Jered Weaver while he’s doing interviews.
Megan King Edmonds, Jim Edmonds’ Wife, Is One of the Real Housewives of Orange County
Popular baseball player’s wife appeared on popular, botox-fueled reality show.
Awful Phillies Fan Rips Ball Away From Old Lady
This Philadelphia Phillies fan was the absolute worst.
Rob Gronkowski Twerked on Jemele Hill at The Kentucky Derby
Rob Gronkowski hit the Kentucky Derby party scene. No one was safe.
Garrick Sherman Ranted on Twitter About Tom Izzo, Weed, and the NCAA
Former Notre Dame and Michigan State basketball player and notable beard sporter Garrick Sherman had some thoughts to share.