Roundup: Chris Christie is Running for President; NBC Dumps Donald Trump
By Jason McIntyre
“Nearly $3 million transferred from golfer Phil Mickelson to an intermediary was part of “an illegal gambling operation which accepted and placed bets on sporting events.” [ESPN]
Very cool: Beep baseball. [Online Athens]
Tim Duncan is going to the LaMarcus Aldridge meeting this week. Free agency begins tonight! [Yahoo Sports]
He’s not a fan of the Tom Verducci/Harold Reynolds combo in the booth for Fox. [Sporting News]
NFL agent gives in-depth interview in something that doubles as a PR piece for the good QBs in college football. [NYDN]
If you’ve wondered what life is like in the SEC Network offices in Charlotte. [Charlotte Agenda]
Minnesota is trying really hard to fix Ricky Rubio’s shot. [A Wolf Among Wolves]
Cody Zeller writes about an awkward phone call he had with Michael Jordan. [The Players Tribune]
How will the rising salary cap impact the Lakers’ targets in free agency? [Daily News]
“There have been calls for MLB to amend the rules and allow pitchers to use an approved substance to get a better grip on the ball.” [Boston Globe]
Quick reminder that Dwyane Wade opting out doesn’t mean much for the Heat. Who else is paying him close to $15 million a year? [Sun-Sentinel]
Vernon Davis gave an answer that will have people asking, “foot fetish?”
Minnesota got so much hail yesterday, it looked like a snowstorm.
This young fellow was excited to win a soccer match. Follow the subtitles for his trash talk.
How to spend your Tuesday night: USA vs Germany in the Women’s World Cup semifinals.