PM Roundup: Monty Williams Fired; Patriots Fans Start GoFundMe to Pay Fine; Allen Iverson on TGIF's Endless Appetizers
By Mike Cardillo
The P.M. Sports Roundup renaissance continues on a Tuesday in May. Enjoy!
Surprising?:
The Pelicans fired Monty Williams after he led them to the No. 8 see in the West.
Ted Wells Defends His Investigation:
Meanwhile … Patriots Fans Start GoFundMe to Pay NFL Fine:
This could possibly be the worst possible way to spend your money, even if you’re a Patriots fan. Robert Kraft doesn’t need your money.
All About the Benjamins:
The 76ers unvieled a new logo Tuesday. The Internet met it with a collective shrug — which if you’re a professional team is a colossal win nowadays.
On Mayweather Pac Fight Money:
Peyton Manning keeps singing his favorite song:
Spoiler: It’s a Johnny Cash song.
Well, then:
Boondoogle:
Per Field of Schemes, here’s how some of the stadiums built for the 2014 World Cup are being used:
- The $550 million stadium in Brasilia is now used for parking buses.
- Homeless squatters were found in the Cuiaba locker room.
- Natal’s stadium is used for wedding and birthday parties.
Not good.
Amanda Dufner Appears to Be Enjoying Life With Her Dog:
Oh, ESPN:
At least we got this tweet out of ESPN deciding to bring Donald Trump (why?) to talk Tom Brady.
This Date in TBL History: A year ago Bill Belichick’s problems were relegated to complaining about “MyFace.” … Two years ago Lisk looked back at a potential LSU/Alabama-only NFL team. … Back in 2010 Jason wrote about what’s best for Tiger Woods.
Links ‘N Stuff: Important: Erin Andrews said she didn’t roll her eyes during a Dancing with the Stars marriage proposal. … Braylon Edwards got arrested for a DUI. … The Jaguars signed Dante Fowler Jr. to a max contract, despite his knee injury last week. … Hugh Jackman is pretty strong, apparently.
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