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WWE Legend 'Mean' Gene Okerlund Dead at 76

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WWE Legend 'Mean' Gene Okerlund Dead at 76

Baker Mayfield Calls Out ESPN for Showing WVU Wideout's Sideline Rant

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Baker Mayfield Calls Out ESPN for Showing WVU Wideout's Sideline Rant

George Mason Finally Joins the Win Column with Mr. Belding in Attendance

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November 17, 2018

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Saturday was 90s night at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA and Dennis Haskins, aka Mr. Belding from TV's Saved by the Bell, was in attendance for the festivities.

Time to take Saturday’s 90s Game ⬆️ a notch:

We’re excited to announce that Saved By The Bell’s @mrbelding will be in attendance for photo ops and will sign autographs! #MasonLovesThe90s

He has a special message for #MasonNation pic.twitter.com/13rYFRtbPP
— Mason Men's Basketball (@MasonMBB) November 13, 2018

And as we reflect on the woeful start to what was once a promising season for the George Mason Patriots, perhaps nobody captures the sentiments of Mason Nation quite like "Mr. B" himself, with his famous catchphrase, "Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! What is going on here?"

Well, you can rest easy, Patriots fans. In a campus game of the Emerald Coast Classic, Mason used a late first half run to take a double digit lead over Southern University, and never relinquished it, holding off a Jaguars rally to escape with a 69-65 win, their first of the season.

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The Patriots (1-3) shot 22 of 51 from the field, but struggled from distance, hitting just 4 of 20 attempts from beyond the arc. Livingston hit 7 of 18 field goal attempts but was 0-for-6 from long range. AJ Wilson has 12 points and Jaire Grayer and Justin Kier each contributed 11. Eddie Reese scored 21 points for Southern (0-4). Richard Lee added 11 points.

Okay, so it's a less than impressive win over a team that isn't very good, but beggars can't be choosers, and when you're 0-3, you'll take what you can get, right?

I'm watching George Mason struggle to put away Southern at home. @SLuddecke93 I think the Patriots are just a middle of the road A-10 team regardless of who came back.
— Tristan (@hoopsnut351) November 17, 2018

Ouch!

The season may be young, but the Patriots have reached a critical juncture. The 0-3 start has all but eliminated any realistic hopes of an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament in March and this team needs to get better before the conference schedule opens.

Things you didn't think you'd tweet in October: George Mason is 0-3 and essentially eliminated from the at-large picture on November 13th. Beyond brutality.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) November 14, 2018

At the end of the day, maybe we should all just be happy that things didn't turn out like they did the last time Belding showed his face at a basketball game.

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VIDEO: Philly Newscaster Suggests Eagles Players Give up Sex Until Further Notice

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TE Olsen Tells Panthers he's not Headed for TV Booth

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A report that Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen was auditioning to be a television analyst led to contradictory reports about whether that meant Olsen might retire as a player. The most recent reports suggest Olsen intends to play for the Panthers in 2018, however. The story began when New York Post's Andrew Marchand reported that…

ABC Nixes 'Black-ish' Episode About NFL Players Anthem Protests

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ABC apparently took a knee and decided not to air a sitcom episode involving NFL players kneeling for the national anthem. The network opted to pull an episode of the show "Black-ish" that was scheduled to air on Feb. 27, series creator Kenya Barris told Variety.com.

ESPN's Hasselbeck to Call Pro Bowl in Potential MNF Audition

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Matt Hasselbeck will replace Jon Gruden on ESPN's telecast of the Pro Bowl, the network announced Friday. Hasselbeck will join play-by-play broadcaster Sean McDonough as well as sideline reporter Lisa Salters for the game on Jan. 28.

Stephen A. Smith Takes a Strong Stance on ESPN’s Battle with Donald Trump

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ESPN has had a lot of coverage of President Donald Trump over the past year, some of which has been to the dismay of the viewers. Trump’s own war of words with the NFL has forced ESPN’s hand on the matter, but at least one prominent employee believes that some of his colleagues might be doing…

NFL Ratings Down on Thanksgiving

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For most, watching the NFL on Thanksgiving is the same as eating turkey on the holiday - you can't go without it. This year, that might have changed. NFL ratings were down on Thanksgiving, according to Sports Illustrated's Peter King and Pro Football Talk.

Former Player, Broadcaster Snapper Jones Dies

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Steve "Snapper" Jones, the former pro basketball player who became a renowned broadcaster, died Saturday night in Houston after a lengthy illness, according to the Portland Trail Blazers. He was 75. Jones played for Portland of the NBA after being a three-time All-Star in eight seasons in the ABA.

ESPN Employees Try to Escape Sinking Ship

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(NEW YORK POST) - Thanksgiving week is here, and many inside ESPN are giving special thanks for jobs they hope will last past the holidays. In the next few weeks, the Worldwide Leader is expected to undergo another round of massive layoffs - Sporting News cites 40-60 layoffs coming, with Sports Illustrated reporting the number will exceed 100 - and the next wave of who's-next worry has many scanning their options.

Trio of Astros Appeared on “Saturday Night Live” During Hilarious Segment

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Astros on SNL As if a World Series win wasn’t enough, a trio of Houston Astros appeared on “Saturday Night Live” last night during a hilarious segment on Weekend Update. RELATED: History earned — A city, a team, and the trophy decades in the making Watch the video World Series MVP George Springer, José Altuve and…

Tomi Lahren Posts Sexy American Flag-Draped Pic, and Critics Howl Hypocrite

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https://www.instagram.com/p/Ba0Jb4aDkAm/ Tomi Lahren, the conservative commentator who recently joined Fox News and has been an outspoken critic of NFL football players who kneel during the national anthem, is being accused of desecrating the American flag for a Halloween photo. The young pundit posted a photo of herself wearing the flag like a cape as a backdrop…

Skip Bayless Weighs in on “White People” and Colin Kaepernick

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Skip Bayless is the Godfather of hot takes in sports media, and he sure didn’t shy away from his designation when recently discussing Colin Kaepernick and his inability to be picked up by an NFL team. When recently discussing the former 49ers quarterback with his FS1 show partner, Shannon Sharpe, Bayless went way past sports in…

Chris Broussard's Idiotic Reason for Leaving Avery Bradley off the NBA All-Defense team

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June 28, 2017

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Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley is one of the top defenders in the NBA, but he didn’t make the first or second All-Defensive teams.

FOX Sports NBA analyst Chris Broussard didn’t have Bradley on his ballot, and he explained why during a recent appearance on the The Herd. Broussard’s comments start about 25 seconds into the video:

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“Avery Bradley is a fantastic defender, but didn’t Devin Booker put 70 on him?” Broussard said.

One small problem with that argument: Avery Bradley didn’t play the night Phoenix Suns guard Booker scored 70 points on the Celtics.

Bradley missed the game due to illness, so Booker scored 70 points on Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart—and Smart actually made Broussard’s second team All-Defensive team.

Broussard later acknowledged his error on Twitter, but he then said the 70-point game from Booker wasn’t a factor in his voting.

I acknowledge my mistake Tuesday on The Herd in saying Avery Bradley played in Devin Booker's 70-pt game. Was no factor in my All-D votes
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 28, 2017

So Broussard’s reasoning for leaving Bradley off the list was either absurd, or curious at best. Either way, it wasn’t the smartest take from an NBA analyst.

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'Are You Ready for Some Football?' Williams Jr. Returns to MNF

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Country star Hank Williams Jr. will be bringing his iconic song back to "Monday Night Football" this fall, six years after ESPN parted ways with him following controversial remarks about President Barack Obama. Williams will debut a new version of "All My Rowdy Friends Are Here on Monday Night" -- including his trademark opening, "Are you…

Our Hearts are with Stephen A. Smith, who has Suffered a Terrible Loss

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen A. Smith, whose mother passed away Thursday morning after a battle with cancer. This morning Stephen A. Smith's mother, Janet Smith, passed away. Here is his tribute to her: pic.twitter.com/IJxsZGXRBk — First Take (@FirstTake) June 1, 2017 “My mom would always joke with me about how I never got…

Iconic ESPN Personality Confirms Layoff, Names his Future Endeavors

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May 31, 2017

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On Wednesday morning, it was reported that ESPN NFL analyst and reporter John Clayton had been laid off by the company after 23 years. It wasn’t long before Clayton confirmed the news on Twitter.

I guess you saw the news. After 23 years I won't be contributing to ESPN. Two words. Thank you. My bosses and co-workers are the best.
— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 31, 2017

Clayton was one of ESPN’s most respected NFL personalities, as he was often a go-to guy for both ESPN television, website, and radio properties. Despite the layoff, Clayton will continue some of his radio duties, as he still has his radio show with the independently operated ESPN Seattle station. Clayton also has duties with Sirius XM Radio that have been separate from ESPN.

I am well taken care of by ESPN. I have daily show on 710 ESPN Seattle 10 to 12 pacific. I fill in on Sirius on moving the chains.
— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 31, 2017

Great tweet John. We are happy to have you on NFL Radio. https://t.co/NOtUORTgQB
— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) May 31, 2017

Clayton also announced the one thing that everybody has been wanting to know: he’s keeping the ponytail.

By the way I am keeping the ponytail
— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) May 31, 2017

For those out of the loop on that joke:

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ESPN Officially Confirms a Decision on the Future of a College GameDay Staple

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Lee Corso, who has been with College GameDay since it began in 1987, has officially signed a multi-year contract extension, according to a press release from ESPN. His long-time partner and co-host, Kirk Herbstreit, was first to announce the news at a fundraiser in Louisville, Ky., according to the Louisville Courier-Journal. ESPN has been battered by…

Golic Clears the Air Following Reports of 'Poisonous' Relationship with Greenberg

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ESPN’s long-running Mike & Mike radio simulcast will be coming to an end later this year, as Mike Greenberg will be taking over a new morning show while Mike Golic continues on radio alongside Trey Wingo. While the change isn’t happening for months, word emerged that Greenberg and Golic reportedly have a “poisonous” relationship at the…