Roundup: Former MLB Draft Picks Busted in Sports Gambling Ring; 72-Year Old Survives Being Stranded For Nine Days in Arizona Forest
By Jason McIntyre
Hunter King, an actress … “How USC Students are Learning the Ways of Social Media” … these guys escaped from a Missouri jail, but were quickly apprehended … someone named Ruby Rose from a Netflix show is “Hollywood’s Ultimate Girl Crush” … a billionaire and Stephen Hawking are sending nanospaceships to Alpha Centauri… “Robot waiters fired after spilling drinks and food during restaurant service” … really cool story on the new way to spot home made bombs … want a hot new ride? Lease a slightly used car … “Gun Violence Spiked — And Arrests Declined — In Chicago Right After The Laquan McDonald Video Release” … Lindsay Lohan, 29, is engaged to a 22-year old Russian heir … “Sorority Cancels Kentucky Derby Party Because Theme Is Offensive” … the FBI paid hackers to crack the Iphone in the San Bernadino case …
A solid 8-minute rant on why the Warriors will be fine in the playoffs. Also, NFL Draft, Bryce Harper-as-Cam Newton, in defense of Sam Hinkie’s manifesto. [3-Hour Show; Best-of 30-Minute Podcast]
The real story behind this glowing Mike Francesa piece. Why did Francesa’s agent get them to write this? Sounds like somebody’s looking for leverage with a contract coming up. [Hollywood Reporter]
Another NFL Mock Draft with no QBs in the Top 10. [Project Shanks]
Tanking in MLB. It’s not like NBA or NFL tanking, but it’s happening. [Sun Times]
Just devastating quotes from former defensive end Will Smith’s father a few days after his son was killed. [NOLA.com]
Sports gambling bust in Rhode Island nets 16, including players drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks and Boston Red Sox. [Providence Journal]
Fifteen months ago, Rachel Bush was a high school senior who applied for the Miss New York Pageant and was a semifinalist. Now? She’s a huge deal on the internet because LeBron sent her a direct message. [Post Star]
If you can get past the eight “I’s” in the first paragraph, this baseball story is worth your time. [NYT Magazine]
“How did Manchester City beat PSG to reach Champions League semi-finals and what next for Manuel Pellegrini’s side?” [Telegraph]
A 72-year old woman and her dog were stranded for nine days in the Arizona wilderness, and remarkably survived. [Republic]
CBS and Turner announced Wednesday that the NCAA Tournament will stay with both networks – through 2032. They negotiated early just in case the sports bubble pops in the next few years. [SI]
With Westbrook and Durant sitting out, the Thunder were still able to push the fully-loaded Spurs to overtime before losing, 102-98. [Oklahoman]
Is Jason Kidd’s job in jeopardy with the Milwaukee Bucks? [Journal Times]
Nice defense, Nets.
With the music synched up … pretty good.
A great dane got stuck in a tree.