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Gee, We Wonder Who Tim Legler Is Referring To?
Gee, We Wonder Who Tim Legler Is Referring To?
Dan Le Batard interviewed ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler on WAXY-AM in Miami this week ( audio starts at 5:36) , and asked him, “ What one thing would you change that bothers you about the (sports) media ?” Legler’s response: “ The thing that bothers me the most is what has become a very blurred line between a journalist and ex-players as analysts - people that actually ...
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WORLD OF ISAAC LINKS
The World of Isaac — This Greek Goddess heads up the links today. If you have a link you think is good, email me. Speaking of Maria, she's trying out for the AVP {Deadspin} Tim Legler calls outs Stephen A? {SbB} Is that Dirk or Captain Sig? {Rumors and Rants} More Roger Clemens Hilarity {Ryan Parker Songs} Sean Avery lacerates spleen {ESPN} Top Ten Sin Cities of the World {AskMen} Daisy Fuentes loses her top(NSFW){on205th} Incredible catch by Reed Johnson { ...

Tim Legler Might Be In Trouble With Upper Management
AwfulAnnouncing — ... It's extremely extremely rare that someone in Sports Media bashes their own, but it's happened to ESPN again. Tim Legler was on Dan Le Batard's radio show yesterday and when asked about the state of Sports Media he had this to say about his network's dealings with the Sport he covers. Via Sports by Brooks... ...

Nuts About The Nats! [Blogdome]
Deadspin — • The National's fantastic new theme song. [Why I Hate DC] • Will the Yankees have no starters for the last All-Star game at Yankee Stadium? [Wicked Good Sports] • Tim Legler, being "subtle." [Sports By Brooks] • How the Braves rotation is like the cast of "Cloverfield." [Right Down Peachtree] • OK, Paxson, careful with this coaching search. [Rumors And Rants] • Old baseball cards are fun. [Bugs And Cranks] • Trouble in Oakland? Really? [BroncoTalk] • Look at ...

Reading is Great! Thursday’s NBA Links
Empty the Bench — - D.C. Sports Bog - Gilbert Arenas happily obliges a microphone in his face. - Slate - Speaking of Arenas, I hope he’s ready for an onslaught of criticism this summer. - Bill Palmer Sports - A funny thing and a not-so-funny thing featuring Dennis Rodman. - SPORTSbyBROOKS - Tim Legler is a huge fan of Stephen A. Smith’s work. - Freep.com - Wait—there’s a demand for Detroit Pistons coach Flip ...

Blog Patrol
FanIQ Blog — Go to this site and click on "Nuts About Nats." It's the new Nationals theme song, and it's an absolute train wreck. It sounds like a candy bar theme song. [Why I Hate DC] ESPN announcer Tim Legler is not a fan of Stephen A. Smith either. [SPORTSbyBROOKS] Have you seen who the stats leaders are in baseball so far? I haven't heard of any of them. [The Legend of Cecilio] And speaking of that, here's a more in-depth look at Cliff Lee. Who's Cliff Lee? He's the best pitcher in the majors right now. [I'm ...

Here’s A List Of Steve Smiths That Are OK For You To Fuck With
Tirico Suave — ... Howie Mandel - Sean Hayes hybrid pictured on the left is the drummer for Vital Information . I’m sure he’s a fine individual on a personal level but there is certainly nothing intimidating about the phrase “white jazz drummer”. I doubt any other members of the band have had their nose broken during a Vital Information film session. 2. Stephen A. Smith, crazy, angry, yells-a-bunch ESPN analyst It’s not like I’m breaking any new ground in the sports blogosphere here . Plus, Stephens who ...

ESPN Dumps Stephen A., And I’ll Miss Him. Really.
SPORTSbyBROOKS — Stephen A. Smith will be gone completely from ESPN at the end of the NBA playoffs. Stephen A. Smith at Cavs Game (S.A.S. enjoying being inside the ropes while he can) THE BIG LEAD has the scoop: Within the last month, a source says that ESPN and (Stephen A.) Smith went to the negotiating table and couldn’t reach an agreement. Apparently, ESPN’s offer was considerably lower than Smith’s previous contracts - which were multi-media faceted - and Smith passed. He was then offered the decision to work through the remainder of his contract, or walk away and still get paid, and a source says Smith decided to work. 99.9% of you probably had the same initial reax ...

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