Mahershala Ali just won his second Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Greenbook, but before reaching the top of the acting world he was a legit DI baller at perennial mid-major contender St. Mary’s College from ’92-’96. Back then Ali was known by the less cool name of Herschel Gilmore, and was a different kind of role player. He only averaged 3.6 PPG, but played … [Read more...] about Oscar Winner Mahershala Ali Played Guard at DI St. Mary’s in the Early 90’s
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Doc Rivers Takes Mic During 4th Quarter Timeout to Lead L.A. Standing O for Dirk Nowitzki
After 21 seasons in the NBA, Dirk Nowitzki played in his final game at Staples Center in a 121-112 Monday night loss to the Clippers, but no one will remember the final score because of what happened in the final 10 seconds with the outcome already decided. That’s when Doc Rivers grabbed the mic from the PA announcer as both teams were taking the floor out of a final timeout to … [Read more...] about Doc Rivers Takes Mic During 4th Quarter Timeout to Lead L.A. Standing O for Dirk Nowitzki
Brazilian MMA Fighter Unleashes WWE-Style Back Flip Attack on Opponent
Some of the best MMA content doesn’t come from the UFC, but the lesser known fighting leagues around the world. This weekend, at South Korea’s highly anticipated Road FC 52 event, Brazilian fighter Michel Peirera went off on an opponent with moves that looked like something you’d see on Monday Night Raw. Peireira attacked the tomato can he was fighting with a standing backflip … [Read more...] about Brazilian MMA Fighter Unleashes WWE-Style Back Flip Attack on Opponent
Dad Mic’d Up his 4-Year-Old at Hockey Practice and the Results Were Hilarious
Youth sports parents can be one of the most annoying sub-species of human beings, mostly because they can’t admit their kid probably isn’t going to be a first round draft pick, but there are some that get “it.” One hockey dad in Canada wanted to see what his 4-year-old son actually did during his hockey practice – because playing hockey was low on the list – so he mic’d up the … [Read more...] about Dad Mic’d Up his 4-Year-Old at Hockey Practice and the Results Were Hilarious
Matt Barnes Explains in Greater Detail Than James Harden Can Why NBA Ref Scott Foster is Terrible
After blowing a 19-point lead and losing to the Lakers, James Harden and Chris Paul sounded off about they’re displeasure with NBA Ref Scott Foster, who they described as rude and arrogant in postgame interviews. While Harden and Paul can only go so far in their criticism of Foster, 14-year NBA veteran Matt Barnes is retired, so he stopped by the show to explain in greater … [Read more...] about Matt Barnes Explains in Greater Detail Than James Harden Can Why NBA Ref Scott Foster is Terrible