Roundup: Mike Trout is the All-Star MVP & Bill Hader's 1-Night Stand Story
By Jason McIntyre
Kat Graham, actress … if you’re going to be a troll, get ready for this treatment … “Georgia woman drinks air freshener, says she thought it was moonshine” … Lance Stephenson can dance! On a skywalker! … Bill Hader actually has a really good 1-night stand story … cool pickup line guys have been using in DC this summer: I have Taylor Swift tickets … Damian Lillard of the Blazers has released a rap album … “North Korea denies anthrax production, invites Obama to verify” … this “Tornado selfie” looks really fake … does this police shooting look justified? …. look at these mouth-watering milkshakes, but I never get mine with whipped cream … “The Amazing Street Art That’s Helping One Miami School” …
The really sad story of Frederic Weis, the 1999 lottery pick of the New York Knicks. [NYT]
Donovan McNabb’s “I’m really sick” excuse during his DUI stop was laughable. Now it’s been revealed that his BAC was so high he’s getting charged with an “extreme DUI.” [Arizona Republic]
So the University of Texas AD and the school president don’t see to be on the same page. Fun! [American-Statesman]
Mike Trout hit a leadoff homer and was named MVP of the All-Star game for the 2nd year in a row. The AL has homefield advantage in the World Series. [LA Times]
“5 years after Cards-Reds brawl, Yadier Molina and Brandon Phillips are now locker buddies.” Who can forget the fight? Here’s video of it. [MLB.com]
Great read on the inventor of Big League Chew. [Washington Post]
Austin Nichols threatened Memphis with a lawyer, and the Tigers wisely lifted all transfer restrictions on the sophomore star. Sounds like Virginia is the favorite. [ESPN]
NHRA and ESPN have ended their relationship, and NHRA is moving over to Fox Sports 1. [LA Daily News]
Daryl Washington has applied for reinstatement into the NFL. The Cardinals linebacker was suspended last year. [Arizona Republic]
Abby Wambach will present Caitlyn Jenner with an ESPY award tonight. [CNN]
James Blackmon of Indiana is on the shelf for 6-8 weeks following surgery for a torn meniscus in his left knee. [SI]
The Boston Globe sports department has an impressive Rolodex. [Globe]
The best July 4th pool party was at FSU. You’ll want to turn off the sound. [via BroBible]
Security video of El Chapo sneaking out of jail. How was nobody even glancing at this video?
Police officer nearly run over during traffic stop, but he was able to get off three shots. He didn’t get hurt.
Fred Hoiberg talks about his transition to the NBA.