Point-Counterpoint: J-Dub and SportsChump address the Brian Flores lawsuit

There are two types of watershed moments.  There are those that we don’t necessarily see as tipping points while they’re happening.  Then there are those that, the moment we hear about them, we understand that from that point on, things Continue reading Point-Counterpoint: J-Dub and SportsChump address the Brian Flores lawsuit

Robert Sarver: Cancel Culture’s Latest Target

I’d like to preface this post by stating I am in no way defending Robert Sarver.  What happens in the NBA’s upcoming investigations of him, his franchise and the culture he created there will ultimately determine his fate.  The Association Continue reading Robert Sarver: Cancel Culture’s Latest Target

Hulk Hogan inserts wrestling boot even further into mouth

Accountability. It’s amazing how few of us refuse to accept it. In the latest episode of Hulk Hogan’s sinking ship of a career, we find a whimpering, bleach blonde, bandana-wearing icon begging for our forgiveness yet still refusing to take Continue reading Hulk Hogan inserts wrestling boot even further into mouth

Mountains out of molehills: Deandre Jordan disses Dallas for L.A

I can’t believe I’m even taking time out of my extremely busy schedule (yoga, semi-nude sunbathing, overall disorderly conduct) to discuss the goings on in the Deandre Jordan sweepstakes but since everyone else has jumped on the ‘this is incredibly Continue reading Mountains out of molehills: Deandre Jordan disses Dallas for L.A

Another one bites the dust: Atlanta Hawks owner to sell share of team after racist remarks

In the wake of the Donald Sterling scandal, comedian Chris Rock gave a hysterical yet true depiction of wealthy white America in his opening monologue of the 2014 BET Awards. “Now let me get this straight.  An 83-year old white Continue reading Another one bites the dust: Atlanta Hawks owner to sell share of team after racist remarks

Rethinking the modern athlete’s place in society

In one of the more poignant sports commercials of all time, Charles Barkley told America that he was not a role model.  Of course, Chuck was just trying to sell some shoes in the process but his point resonates to Continue reading Rethinking the modern athlete’s place in society

#AskJameis campaign teaches lesson in cruelty and other ill-advised Twitter forum ideas

Florida State University and its Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, Jameis Winston, recently realized that Twitter can have more of a bite than Shark Week. In keeping with the 21st century, someone in charge of the Florida State athletic brain trust Continue reading #AskJameis campaign teaches lesson in cruelty and other ill-advised Twitter forum ideas

The “Donald Sterling Please Go Away Just Not to a Predominantly Black Church” caption contest

So Donald Sterling is a god-fearing man.  Who knew? In an apparent effort to clear his name and win over the good will of some black folks, the soon-to-be-former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers attempted a little image repair Continue reading The “Donald Sterling Please Go Away Just Not to a Predominantly Black Church” caption contest

Chumpservations, Vol. 31: NBA post-season edition

Mom.V.P. I’ve got a mom. For better or for worse, I’m the kind of man I am today because of her. Apparently Kevin Durant is too. In perhaps one of the most moving MVP Award acceptance speeches we’ve ever heard, Continue reading Chumpservations, Vol. 31: NBA post-season edition

Sterling Stiviano Sex Tape Finally Revealed!!!

I Tweeted something deliciously off-humor the other day.  Far be it from me to do so. I suggested that if Donald Sterling really wanted to get even with V Stiviano, he should release their sex tapes. My comments regarding the Continue reading Sterling Stiviano Sex Tape Finally Revealed!!!