I didn't know what they were going to give me. Whatever came, I tried to eat it. I went hungry a lot because I've always hated pickles. A lot of times the food at McDonald's came with a lot of pickles, and when I ordered I'd just grab the food, go to the hotel, sit down to eat, and open it to find pickles. I'd immediately throw it in the trash.
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Monday - June 26, 2017 Mon - 06/26/17
rantnrave:// Five episodes into GLOW. Don't you hate it when life gets in the way of a binge weekend? The fifth episode, when DEBBIE EAGEN finally figures out what she's doing, nailed pro wrestling, and sports. Don't worry. That's not a spoiler. Her epiphany is a universal truth about sports. Wrestling is about storylines. About characters. About getting fans to buy in and care. It's a soap opera. Sports is a soap opera. OK, the WWE is scripted. The NFL and NHL aren't. But they're all searching for the same thing. They want viewers and fans to invest, to care deeply about the performances and the product. Sports is storytelling through elite athleticism. DRAYMOND GREEN is the NBA's top heel. Is TOM BRADY a face? How does MLB get MIKE TROUT over? There has never been a better time to be a sports fan because we know the athletes better than ever. We see them three-dimensionally, not just as avatars of physical dominance on a court or field. The most interesting leagues are the ones who let their characters thrive, prioritize the story and tell it right. So is the best content... BLUE JAYS closer ROBERTO OSUNA is dealing with anxiety. It's a difficult issue to live with and to play through. Hoping he gets better soon. And hoping his anxiety is covered and dealt with fairly. Media has historically struggled in covering mental and brain issues, whether it's anxiety or concussions. Sensitivity and subtlety hasn't always been a strength. ERIC KOREEN opened a window into his own struggles. TIM BROWN wrote about the complexities of life that weigh on athletes. The best thing that can happen from this is that it allows others to confront their own anxiety and be able to do it in the open if they want to... The NBA had a float at the PRIDE PARADE in NEW YORK CITY. Commissioner ADAM SILVER was on it. Kudos to the league. Lead by example by your highest-ranking exec. What it was like on the float... JERRY SEINFELD, I don't really know what he does... I'll be at the HASHTAG SPORTS CONFERENCE this week. Looking forward to the panels, the ideas and hearing a slew of bright minds speak about the sports industry. The best way to learn is to listen to those atop their fields.
- Mike Vorkunov, curator
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Yahoo! News
MUST READ: Lance Armstrong opens up about his comeback — as a podcaster
by Dylan Stableford
In a wide-ranging interview with Yahoo News, the disgraced U.S. cyclist talks about sports, doping, politics, music, fatherhood and “The Forward,” the year-old podcast that he sees as the latest step in his public rehabilitation.
The Washington Post
The Legend of Reebok's 'Dan and Dave' ad campaign, as told by Dan and Dave
by Rick Maese
Iconic ad campaign still resonates 25 years later, even if it didn't work out as anyone expected.
Business Insider
I'm finally going to cut the cord--because of Phil Jackson and James Dolan
by Mike Shields
The Knicks president Phil Jackson almost traded Kristaps Porzingis during the NBA Draft. That's making me want to ditch cable.
Glixel
Inside Discord, the Chat App That's Changing How Gamers Communicate
by Luke Winkie
It's like Slack or Skype for gamers and there are now 45 million people using it
ESPN FC
Confederations Cup shows how sports media in Russia differs from politics
by Sam Borden
Sports journalists in Russia operate with more freedom and autonomy than their counterparts in politics -- to an extent, writes Sam Borden.
The New York Times
At the Pride Parade, the N.B.A. Embraces Hard-Won Victories
by Scott Cacciola
The league entered a float in the parade for a second straight year, making it the only major sports league taking part in the gay pride event.
Vanity Fair
The Fierce, Not-So-Feminist Women’s Wrestling League That Inspired Netflix’s G.L.O.W.
by Jane Borden
The creators of the new series explain the weird 80s phenomenon that inspired them to peek behind the spandex.
OZY
Could Streaming Threaten Your Favorite Team's Future?
by Matt Foley
The Philadelphia Phillies have a plan to rebuild this off-season - and it centers on the tube.
The Ringer
Stop Worrying: Strikeouts Can’t Kill Baseball
by Ben Lindbergh
It’s a large leap from “baseball is different” to “baseball is doomed.”
Bleacher Report
After Crash That Almost Killed Him, UFCer Darrell Horcher Makes Return to Cage
by Brandon Sneed
There is no time frame when it comes to recovering enough to once again fight in the UFC.Gallo expected Darrell to be in a wheelchair for weeks, and then he’d need a walker and crutches to move around for much longer than that. So no, Gallo did not expect that, by early 2017, he’d be clearing Darrell to fight.
sheila the she-wolf
Beyond the Box Score
Baseball’s tumultuous relationship with the female fan
by marycraig
Although it was viewed as a male activity, women have followed professional baseball since its inception. The owners, however, have struggled to embrace women as legitimate fans.
MMQB
What Happened To Washington's Ray McDonald?
by Robert Klemko
Washington's first-round pick in the 1967 NFL draft had loads of potential, but showing up late to a player meeting cost him his job at the beginning of his third season in the league. A flurry of factors—a long-time Achilles' tendon injury and the fact that he was gay—prevented him from ever playing in the NFL again.
CNBC
Tech takes the field
by Julia Boorstin
CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports on tech changing the arena experience with mobile ordering and virtual reality.
The Economist
Ireland and Afghanistan become the first new Test nations in 17 years
But cricket does not do enough to increase its appeal.
Bloomberg
Dodgers Brand Trumps Even Yankees, CEO Kasten Says
by Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Stan Kasten
Stan Kasten, president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Dodgers, speaks about the Dodgers brand, his outlook on sports and technology and when, oh, when, will fans around L.A. be able to watch their Dodgers on TV. Kasten was previously president of the Washington Nationals.
NPR
China's Government Tightens Its Grip On Golf, Shuts Down Courses
by Rob Schmitz
China has had a complicated history with golf. At one time, the country seemed golf crazy, but it became synonymous with corrupt officials. Once again it is in the crosshairs of China's government.
WBUR
Pablo Sanchez: The Origin Of A Video Game Legend
by Martin Kessler
The most popular sports video game character of all time may be a fictional Hispanic little leaguer. His name is Pablo Sanchez. And he probably wouldn't exist if it weren't for the '95 Mariners and Walter Matthau.
ESPN
The world without Lionel Messi
by Chris Jones
Lionel Messi is the football version of Gaudi's cathedral, and unlike Barcelona's other monuments, we won't get the chance to visit the iconic No. 10 -- who turns 30 in June -- for much longer.
SB Nation
Time will tell for the Sixers and Celtics
by Paul Flannery
Boston and Philadelphia have been rebuilding in distinct ways since 2013. Who ends up in a better spot will likely depend on who wins their trade involving the No. 1 pick.
Outsports
Why do some people feel the need to say "Who cares?" when a gay athlete comes out?
by Cyd Zeigler
Most fans welcome stories of LGBT athletes because they understand the struggle.
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