The Seattle Seahawks arrived in Arizona for their Super Bowl XLIX match up against the New England Patriots and of course all the journalists gathered around to speak with outspoken cornerback Richard Sherman. He was asked about the major topic of discussion, Deflate Gate and as expected said something controversial regarding Robert Kraft & Roger Goodell.
(Photos) Tennis: Serena Williams Stetches & Shows Off Her Flexibility Then Advances at Australian Open
All eyes were on the top-seeded Serena Williams this weekend at the Australian Open. First she got her yoga on, showing off her flexibility while stretching. Later on was the actual show where the tennis superstar advanced with a three-set victory over Garbine Muguruza, sending her to the quarterfinals.
(Photo) Sports: Kobe Bryant Hits Up Paintball Park With Anderson Silva After Shoulder Injury
Just days after being diagnosed with a season-ending rotator cuff injury, Kobe Bryant hit up a popular paintball park in L.A. this weekend to kick it with UFC legend Anderson Silva.
Sports: ESPN’s Chad Ford Accused of Changing Old Mock Drafts to So He Looks Right
Being an NBA analyst isn’t the easiest job especially when it comes to creating mock drafts. You have to have an extensive knowledge of the college players and have keen insight into how they’ll perform once they become professional. And… you have to post these thoughts for the world to see and of course be subject to ridicule if you’re wrong. Still that’s the job and should you choose to take it, you have to deal with whatever happens, NOT change your original analysis just to appear right later. Enter ESPN’s NBA analyst Chad Ford. If you’re an NBA fan chances are you’ve read his work at some point or another, and many of us trust his analysis. Well Deadspin along with the help of Reddit users have discovered Ford retroactively changed his mock drafts.
NBA: Dwight Howard’s Uncle is the District Attorney in Child Abuse Investigation
Dwight Howard’s baby mother Royce Reed alleges that he has abused their six-year old son Braylon. Howard initially said he was cleared in the matter but Reed insisted that an investigation is in place. Well it turns out she was right and the child abuse investigation has been sent to the Atlanta Police Department. If charges are eventually filed against Dwight, the matter would be prosecuted by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. There’s just one problem… the Fulton County District Attorney is Dwight Howard’s uncle.
NBA Report: Nets & Hornets Discussing Lance Stephenson & Joe Johnson Trade
The Brooklyn Nets were recently trying to bring in hometown player Lance Stephenson. He hasn’t been playing so well since leaving the Indiana Pacers and signing with the Hornets so Charlotte is also eager to get a deal done. The Nets however were unable to find a practical solution in unloading center Brook Lopez and couldn’t come to an agreement on a three-team trade despite discussing options with several teams. They put a hold on talks and now reportedly have a new solution; to move struggling guard Joe Johnson in the deal.
