Roundup: Tom Cruise Lip-Sync Battle & Mike Huckabee Doubles Down on 'Oven' Comment
By Jason McIntyre
Interesting look at how ESPN’s dwindling subscriber numbers may have pushed the NFL playoff game back to ABC. [Sports Media Watch]
Tell us how you really feel, Phil Mushnick: “And if Cowherd could not be suffered, the lowest, most vulgar, most women-trashing, weapons-worshipping, N-wording rappers have long been beckoned by ESPN as this Disney network’s most cherished, promoted sports pals!” [NY Post]
Sorry for the ESPN overdose, but Disney CEO Bob Iger said he thinks he could see ESPN sold the way HBO is one day, but it won’t happen in the next five years. [CNBC]
Who are the 50 most influential people in soccer worldwide? There’s only one player in the Top 5. [ESPN FC]
Denver Post columnist thinks the Denver Broncos are going to win the Super Bowl. [Post]
Should the San Francisco Giants retire the jersey of Barry Bonds? [Mercury News]
Chances Sam Bradford injures his ACL again? Only 10-12 percent according to the Eagles independent research. [Philly Mag]
If you’ve ever collected sports cards, you’ll enjoy this story. [Sports Collectors Daily]
Be careful with those escort services: “Police said investigators found a cache of weapons in his trunk. Falls had several axes, a shovel, bleach, knives, a machete and other items in his vehicle. Falls also had handcuffs and a pistol in his pocket.” [KPTV]
Former First Take host wanted to “participate” more and “go back and forth” … so she left the show for SportsCenter. [Newsday]
Jonathan Martin, the former Stanford offensive lineman, has retired at the age of 25. [Charlotte Observer]
This police office has been suspended for tossing peanuts to a handcuffed homeless man. The homeless man later picks them up from the floor with his mouth.
I didn’t know extreme sailing was a thing, but this crash – and the crew members hanging on – was pretty neat.
Is it me or was this Tom Cruise lip-sync battle pretty weak? Had to be his choice of songs.