Should This Umpire Be Doing That In Public?

data-mm-id=”_xrsh58zrw”>Striking out while down 16 runs in the bottom of the fifth isn't all that enjoyable under normal circumstances. If a batter had his druthers, he'd prefer to do it Fall Out Boy style and go down swinging. That way there's not the added insult of having an umpire ring you up with an exaggeration motion solely to keep interest going in the game.Sadly, this youngster was not spared that indignity, even after he came out of his shoes swinging at a breaking ball. The umpire … well … just watch. If 2020 was a strike 3 call pic.twitter.com/qH0O7ztF2X— MyBookie Sportsbook (@mybookiebet) August 4, 2020Blue must have really enjoyed that pitch. Or that the game was moving closer to the inevitable mercy rule kicking in. Dear readers, I would greatly appr…

Video of Scott Hanson's NFL RedZone Debut is an Outstanding Throwback

data-mm-id=”_xwat5xrp2″>For many of us NFL-obsessed fans, Scott Hanson has ingrained himself within the fabric of our lives on Sunday afternoons in the fall. But there was a time when he, and the NFL, could only wish to have such an impact on us and our viewing experience. 11 years and 199 episodes later, wish granted. As RedZone prepares to air its 200th episode this Sunday, they took a look back at the show's premiere from September 13, 2009 and posted the first 60 seconds that aired that day. It features many familiar elements still employed by the program today, including the music, the live looks around the league, and discussions about the most important storylines. But the part at the end, when Hanson says they hope this show changes the way we watch football, really stood …

Skip Bayless: The Lakers Are Better Than the Warriors

data-mm-id=”_wqr4ltrzm”>The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinals series Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. In response, the hot takes are coming fast and furious. On Tuesday's episode of Undisputed, Skip Bayless laid it out flat by claiming the Lakers are simply better than the Warriors.Bayless claimed that despite the greatness of Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, the Lakers are the better team. And, more importantly, they're playing better right now. Here's what Bayless had to say:"The Lakers are just better, even with the tandem two greatest shooters ever of Steph and Klay."— @RealSkipBayless says this series is OVER pic.twitter.com/vzwOiBgRtH— UNDISPUTED (@undisputed) May 9, 20…