Roundup: Lionel Messi Missed, Keri Hilson's Popsicle Video & Cat Holds Woman Hostage
By Jason McIntyre
Keri Hilson, who sent the internet over the edge with this popsicle video on snapchat … Curt Schilling is still whining about ESPN … listen to this woman call 911 to say she’s being held hostage by her cat … when I heard about Matt LeBlanc vs Chris Evans, my first question was why was Captain America doing a show called “Top Gear?”? … “Hollywood’s Gatekeepers: Whom the Industry’s Top Bosses Butter Up for Major Perks” … firefighters couldn’t do their job because of drones … “Synthetic drug use at Hermann Park sends 16 to hospital” … Erik Spoelstra bought this baller house … “Led Zeppelin Win in ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Trial” … moron steals mannequins … “Former Indiana student charged in 2 rape cases takes plea deal, will serve 1 year of probation” …
Ten minutes of me defending the Derrick Rose trade; Jeff Goodman on the 2016 and 2017 NBA Drafts; and Anthony Slater of the Oklahoman on Kevin Durant. [3 Hour Show; condensed 30 Minute Podcast]
Still can’t believe Lionel Messi missed his PK. The takes are going to be hotter than Margot Robbie. [Shank]
Absolute evisceration of the new Bill Simmons show on HBO. [LA Times]
An outstanding collection of the craziest things that happened in the OJ Documentary. [Newsweek]
Herschel Walker, still defending Donald Trump. [Sports Day]
So, what’d you think of Paul Pierce as a studio analyst? [Boston.com]
Yeah, it’s pretty astonishing Bill Simmons doesn’t do any of his HBO show live, or at least same-day. [Outkick the Coverage]
Justin Verlander gave up four home runs Sunday. In an inning. [Freep]
Awful story of a Sacramento high school football player who was killed by his friend after an argument over loud music. [Bee]
The Coyotes have picked a new spot for their stadium. [Arizona Sports]
The Vertical’s NBA draft coverage last Thursday did big streaming numbers. [Tumblr]
If you’ve got kids, you’ll enjoy this: Two of Pat Forde’s kids participated in the US swimming trials Sunday in Omaha. [Yahoo Sports]
Even local news is veering away from sports highlights. [Newsday]
How have I never heard of this movie until this weekend when I saw it. Really funny. It’s too bad the scene before this wasn’t on You Tube. I looked for way too long.
I need this in slow motion: All four tires changed in 1.9 seconds.
Did the Celtics draft France’s version of Draymond Green?