Roundup: Melania Trump Speech at the Republican Convention Was Plagiarized? & Tanking in the NBA Works
By Jason McIntyre
Jessica Alba … Jon Stewart + Stephen Colbert on ‘The Late Show‘ this week? Yes, please … a reporter went to the house of the Baton Rogue shooter and got a gun in his face … awesome insidery read into how conflict fractured Politico … “These disaster machines could help humanity prepare for cataclysms” … people are dropping $450 on Kardashian handbags, apparently … “Crossword artwork filled in by German woman in museum” … Yahoo Sports Radio, where I used to have a show, is turning into SB Nation Radio … “Here’s Why Bitcoin Is Going Nowhere Fast: Financial Literacy” … female umpire to call Gulf Coast League game this week … man armed with a knife and ax injures four people on train in Germany …
My Fox Sports Radio show focused on super teams and how they’re great for the NBA. The evidence is overwhelming, please make sure Adam Silver is aware of this. [Full 3-hour show; 30 Minute Podcast]
If you’re into gambling, perhaps you’ll enjoy this tale of a man who ran an oddsmaking service in Vegas. [Covers]
Texas, really? “Texas’ prison spending outpaces education funds.” [Star Telegram]
Can’t wait to see Christian McCaffrey make a run at the Heisman this year. [Fox Sports]
Is ESPN going to announce the ACC Sports Network later this week? [News & Observer]
Any chance that Evan Longoria gets traded to the Dodgers? [MLB.com]
Purde gave basketball coach Matt Painter a 3-year extension. [Indy Star]
Alex Abrines is leaving Spain for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he’s signed a 3-year, $18 million deal. [Euro Hoops]
This prediction of ‘doom’ for regional sports networks seems exaggerated. You mean teams that struggle or aren’t playing well result in tough times for RSNs? No way! [Awful Announcing]
Hoop heads, this one’s for you: Eric Griffin from Campbell University to the NBA summer league to … well, read it. [Fox Sports]
Another Alabama offensive lineman was arrested. He’s been suspended indefinitely. [AL.com]
Breaking: Tanking in the NBA works. The 76ers got Ben Simmons. [Vertical]
I’m not sure what this is, but it’s clearly hot and needs shade.
Hey, let’s ambush Karl Rove in an airport and be a jerk about it!
Melania Trump’s speech at the RNC Monday night. It may have been plagiarized from … Michelle Obama.