China's growing comedy scene feels censorship chill
The recent crackdown on stand-up comedy has further shrunk the space for public discussion in China.
2023-06-05 07:27
Aaron Judge out injured as Aaron Boone calls out dangerous Dodgers bullpen fence
Aaron Judge is out with "foot soreness," which spurred Aaron Boone to call out the Dodgers' wonky bullpen fence.Never say Aaron Judge is just a hitter. The Yankees superstar showcased his remarkable speed and coordination in the outfield on Saturday, tracking down a fly ball and b...
2023-06-05 07:24
TCU's Tre Richardson pays homage to Michael Jordan with shrug on back to back Grand Slams
TCU junior infielder Tre Richardson hit back-to-back Grand Slams against Arkansas and paid homage to his royal airness, Michael Jordan, in the process.Michael Jordan probably wasn't watching TCU take on Arkansas in the College World Series, but Tre Richardson may have made him do so.The...
2023-06-05 06:28
Cardinals pitcher with 7 losses this season: I'm not a loser
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jordan Montgomery is having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year on the mound.The St. Louis Cardinals are having a tough time winning games this season. After digging themselves a massive hole to start the year, things were briefly on the right track before an...
2023-06-05 05:27
Kirby Smart coaching tree: Ranking every coach to come from Smart’s management
Kirby Smart is developing quite the coaching tree not even a full decade into his run of dominance at Georgia.Kirby Smart may be an outstanding head coach, but you cannot deny the great support he has had from his staff while leading Georgia.The long-time Nick Saban assistant left Alabama fo...
2023-06-05 05:16
Warriors: Talking heads Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless offer lame duck advice for new GM
With Bob Myers stepping down from the Golden State Warriors, a new GM is required. Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless offered takes that amount to pure baloney.Now that Bob Myers has stepped down as GM of the Golden State Warriors, the team needs a replacement. Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith c...
2023-06-05 04:53
Jimmy Butler praises surprising part of Nikola Jokic's game
Jimmy Butler praised two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, but not for the reasons you might think.The Miami Heat are down 0-1 against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic's offensive brilliance was on full display in Game 1. He dropped 27 points on 12 shots and dished out 14 assists wit...
2023-06-05 04:53
Baseball is hard: Red Sox go full little league with series of defensive blunders
The Red Sox gave up a little league home run to the Rays with defensive plays that had fans wondering if they even know how to baseball.Baseball is hard, which is why it's so satisfying when a player pulls off an elite defensive play and makes it look so easy.That's also why it...
2023-06-05 04:48
2023 NBA Finals: Inside the numbers that will define Game 2
With Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET, here are a few things to watch for.The Denver Nuggets took care of business in the first game of the 2023 NBA Finals, beating the Miami Heat by a final tally of 104-93 on Thursday night.Despi...
2023-06-05 03:56
A Braves-Cubs trade for much-needed pitching help: Is it realistic?
The Atlanta Braves could look to trade for Marcus Stroman at the deadline in a deal with the Chicago Cubs to help solidify their rotation.Maybe the Atlanta Braves could make a deal with the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Marcus Stroman before the MLB trade deadline in a few weeks?Atlanta stan...
2023-06-05 03:51
5 must-see trades to shake up the 2023 NBA Draft
The 2023 NBA Draft could feature more trades than usual. Here are five proposals to spice up draft night.The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on June 22 in Chicago. The Spurs will kick off the festivities by selecting Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick. From there, we don't really ...
2023-06-05 03:50
3 candidates to replace Buck Showalter if New York Mets fire him as manager
One year after winning the National League Manager of the Year award, Buck Showalter is already feeling the heat from a stumbling start to the season by the New York Mets.The New York Mets entered Sunday's game with the Toronto Blue Jays with a 30-29 mark and 4.5 games behind the Atlanta Br...
2023-06-05 03:21