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NBA Rumors: Kevin Durant To Knicks Seen As Likely

Once the current NBA season ends, several stars players are expected to test free agency, including Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Kyrie Irving, Kemba Walker, and others. There’s a great deal of speculation over which players will end up on which team, with several organizations, including the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

NBA Rumors: Bill Simmons Tells ‘TMZ’ The Lakers Won’t Win Any Titles With LeBron James

For many Los Angeles Lakers fans, LeBron James’ arrival could very well herald a new era of prosperity for the team, with the team widely expected to go from missing the playoffs in five straight seasons to contending for an NBA championship in 2018-19. However, that’s not how famed sports analyst and podcast host Bill […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 5y ago

Bill Simmons Gets Restraining Order Against Former Employee, Bizarre Emails Surface

Bill Simmons is having a tough time getting rid of one of his employees. The sports columnist and podcaster, who is also the founder of the pop-culture/sports blog, The Ringer, terminated the contract of one of his employees, Joseph Fuentes, in April this year. According to documents obtained by the Blast, Fuentes was a digital […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 5y ago

Bill Simmons’ HBO Talk Show ‘Any Given Wednesday’ Is Cancelled

The Bill Simmons HBO sports talk show Any Given Wednesday will no longer air on Wednesday or any other day. HBO announced this afternoon that the weekly show will end as of the November 9 episode (its 17th) after less than five months. Viewership had apparently dropped to just 82,000 for the most recent installment. […]

By Robert Jonathan | 7y ago

Golden State Warriors: Future NBA Hall Of Famer Paul Pierce Argues Warriors ‘Choked’ In 2016 NBA Finals On ‘Any Given Wednesday’

We as basketball fans are going to miss Paul Pierce when he retires. Few players in today’s game bring as much competitiveness and old-school play to the table that Pierce, the tenth overall pick in 1998, continues to bring even at the age of 39 and as a reserve for the Los Angeles Clippers. This […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

NFL: NBC’s Bob Costas, Al Michaels Join Bill Simmons’ ‘Any Given Wednesday’ On October 19

In the words of the mafia, it’s time to face facts, Jack. After years of being so dominant and seemingly untouchable, the NFL’s TV ratings have plummeted in 2016 whether due to poor competition, different ways to watch the game, or maybe just because there’s too much football on. The great pillar that was the […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Seattle Seahawks: Doug Baldwin Talks Concussions, Anthem On Bill Simmons’ ‘Any Given Wednesday’

For a city known so much for coffee and rain, Seattle’s done a fine job of finding gems and turning them into stars. As they sit at 3-1 and en route to their sixth postseason appearance in seven years, the Seahawks and their cast of players who entered the NFL with a chip on their […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Abby Wambach, Charlamagne Tha God Join Tonight’s ‘Any Given Wednesday’ On HBO

As the second half of Bill Simmons’ Any Given Wednesday continues, HBO is trying to bring out the big guns in hopes of establishing a loyal fanbase come next year. To do that, HBO has reached out to modern icons of the two demographics that seem to tune in every week: sports fans and rap […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Golden State Warriors: Kevin Durant, Nas Join Bill Simmons On ‘Any Given Wednesday’

If you’re a basketball fan who hates former Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant for departing the organization that first gave him a chance to make it big, chances are you’re not alone. If you’re a basketball fan who hates former ESPN analyst and Grantland creator Bill Simmons for departing the organization that first gave […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

NFL: DeMaurice Smith, Jay Glazer To Join Bill Simmons For HBO’s ‘Any Given Wednesday’

After a rough start ratings-wise, HBO’s Any Given Wednesday has bounced back with three solid weeks of over 200,000 people tuning in each time out. This week, things should be no different as, with the NFL season kicking off Thursday, Bill Simmons and friends have enlisted some of the most powerful characters in football for […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Seth Rogen, Ricky Williams Discuss Marijuana On Bill Simmons’ ‘Any Given Wednesday’

Whether it’s talking about cheerleaders at a Los Angeles Clippers game or the beauty of an actress on a movie he just watched, Bill Simmons has made it an objective over the years to fit as much heterosexuality into his products as he can. But, the next episode of Simmons’ HBO show, Any Given Wednesday, […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Caitlyn Jenner Contemplated Suicide While Going Through Gender Transition

Caitlyn Jenner appeared on the new HBO show Any Given Wednesday last night with host Bill Simmons and discussed a myriad of topics. Among those topics were winning the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympic Games, politics, and Jenner’s transition from Bruce to Caitlyn and the struggles that went along with that […]

By Jason Fletcher | 7y ago

Caitlyn Jenner, Former Olympic Star As Bruce, To Join Bill Simmons’ HBO Show

Like a Boston Red Sox season with high expectations, things have not started off pretty for Bill Simmons and his new HBO show, Any Given Wednesday. Not only have ratings been ugly, but critical reception has been less-than-stellar and the show, after just a month, has seemingly dug its own hole and is following in […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Jordan Rodgers On ‘The Bachelorette’ For The Wrong Reasons? Aaron Rodgers Stays Silent On Their Feud In New Interview

Jordan Rodgers’ motivation for being on The Bachelorette has long been questioned. His situation didn’t improve any when his brother, NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, sat down for an interview with Bill Simmons on Any Given Wednesday. According to Cartermatt, Bachelorette fans expected Aaron to talk about Jordan in the interview. After all, Jordan has discussed […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

Ben Affleck And Jennifer Garner Ready To Reconcile? He Calls Her His ‘Wife,’ As They Rally Together After Family Tragedy

Are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner on the verge of getting back together? The two announced their surprising divorce over a year ago and now appear ready to reconcile. A source revealed to Radar Online that the flooding in West Virginia has brought the couple closer together. “Jen wants her parents in Los Angeles, but […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

ESPN’s Sports And Pop Culture Blog ‘Grantland’ Has been Shuttered

ESPN’s sports and pop culture blog Grantland has been shuttered. Visitors to the popular site were greeted with a message today announcing that after four years, the blog would be no longer, according to Julia Greenberg of Wired. Grantland started in 2011 by veteran sports journalist Bill Simmons, who earlier this year parted ways with […]

By Joshua Waldrop | 8y ago

‘Grantland’s Demise Is Causing A Stir With Bill Simmons And Others

So long, Grantland! Not everyone is happy that you are gone, including its architect, Bill Simmons. ESPN has decided to shut down its popular site dedicated to long-form sports and entertainment analysis. It is a crushing blow for not only ESPN visitors, but also visitors who sought out something different from what the parent site […]

By Ernest Shepard | 8y ago

Listen As Bill Simmons Takes Aim At ESPN, NFL With Conspiracy Dig: Says Network ‘In The Bag’

Former ESPN sports commentator and analyst Bill Simmons, known as “The Sports Guy” who failed to have his contract renewed following comments he made disparaging NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on The Dan Patrick Show in May, as reported by the Inquisitr, is firing back at ESPN with allegations of conspiracy in the second installment of […]

By Scott Hough | 8y ago

Edginess Is Why Bill Simmons and HBO Are A Perfect Match

Bill Simmons and HBO are a perfect match. As reported by the Washington Post a couple of days ago, Bill Simmons and HBO have come to an agreement. The multi-year deal is for exclusive rights for many of HBO’s platforms. This includes a television show, podcasts and features. Also, Simmons will continue to write. How […]

By Ernest Shepard | 8y ago

Bill Simmons: ESPN Gave No Warning Contract Would Not Be Renewed

Bill Simmons had no idea what ESPN was going to do when his contract expired. Simmons found out the Twitter way. According to Vanity Fair, ESPN President John Skipper, at an advertiser’s meeting at the Minskoff Theater on Tuesday, was bombarded by the media about his decision to not renew Simmons’ contract when it expires […]

By Glenn Brock | 8y ago

Bill Simmons Found Out He Was Dumped Through Twitter

Bill Simmons is one of ESPN’S most controversial personalities. First hired by the network in 2001 as a writer, Bill Simmons has made more than a few notable contributions. Bill Simmons also had a podcast on 30 for 30, the network’s documentary project. In 2011, Bill Simmons launched a site called Grantland, which was in […]

By Elizabeth Gail | 8y ago

Bill Simmons Out At ESPN, What Led To The Split

Bill Simmons is out at Grantland. The New York Times reports that ESPN will end its long-standing relationship with one of its most visible and controversial names in the sports media business. The relationship between Simmons and ESPN had a 15-year run. Bill Simmons has worn many hats at the company, including podcaster, columnist, and […]

By Ernest Shepard | 8y ago

Bill Simmons Parting Ways With ESPN After 14 Years, Speculation Begins About Where He Will Go Next

Bill Simmons is leaving ESPN — and where goes next is anyone’s guess. The columnist known as The Sports Guy was unable to reach terms for a new contract with the leading sports network. Simmons has written for ESPN in various forms since 2001, including starting a spinoff site Grantland in 2011. BIll SImmons to […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

WWE News: ESPN Receiving Criticism For Recent Coverage Of WWE

If you are a mainstream sports fan, you probably spend a decent amount of time tuning into one of the ESPN sports networks. If you have been watching one of ESPN’s channels of late, you have probably noticed an increased WWE presence on the channels in recent weeks. During WrestleMania week especially, ESPN really ramped […]

By Ryan Droste | 8y ago

Roger Goodell ‘Lied’ About Rice Interview, ESPN’s Bill Simmons Gets Last Laugh?

Although Ray Rice is likely breathing a sigh of relief after his “indefinite” suspension from the NFL was overturned today, one ESPN sports columnist may be getting the last laugh on another matter. When the news broke that the former Baltimore Ravens player was reinstated immediately as a free agent on Friday, Think Progress reiterated […]

By Bradley Ryder | 8y ago

Bill Simmons Goes On Twitter Rant, Attacks Mike Golic And ESPN

On today’s ESPN radio show Mike and Mike, Bill Simmons’ opinion on LeBron James and the Cavaliers slow start in the early NBA season was called “ridiculous” by one of the show’s co-hosts, Mike Golic. Simmons, who was suspended by ESPN back in September for calling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a “liar” in regards to […]

By Aaron Sass | 9y ago

Bill Simmons Suspended: ESPN Analyst Calls Roger Goodell ‘A Liar’

ESPN has suspended sports analyst and Grantland editor-in-chief Bill Simmons for three weeks after he unleashed a profanity-filled rant against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. According to Slate, during an episode of Simmons’ podcast The B.S. Report, Simmons and comedian Sal Iacono were discussing about how Goodell was actually hiding what he really knew about the […]

By David Wangberg | 9y ago

WWE Network Gets High Praise From ESPN Personalities

The WWE Network is so new that its facing plenty of growing pains. Despite the problems that have beset the online broadcast network, some luminaries in the sports world, including ESPN personality Bill Simmons are singing its praises. Simmons is a self described “wrestling junkie” so he’s obviously biased, but in a recent Grantland article […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 9y ago

Bill Simmons And Doc Rivers Have War Of Words

Bill Simmons and Doc Rivers are engaging in a war of words over social media and on television. The war began on Thursday when Simmons questioned Rivers over his departure from the Celtics last week. Simmons claimed, “the truth keeps changing,” and, “When he sticks to a story, I’ll believe the truth.” The ESPN analyst […]

By Melissa Stusinski | 10y ago

Bill Simmons Mad At ESPN For Censoring His Dwyane Wade Joke

Bill Simmons is furious with ESPN after a joke he made about Dwyane Wade’s bum knees was censored from a SportsCenter broadcast. Simmons was discussing the Heat’s win in Game 4 on Thursday when he talked about the rejuvenated Dwyane Wade. Simmons joked that if Wade wanted to recover in time for Game 5, he […]

By Nathan Francis | 10y ago

Bill Walton: ESPN Announcer Makes Bizarre Joke On Air That Could Cost Him

Bill Walton might be in trouble with ESPN after a bizarre on-air joke. The 60-year-old announcing legend and NBA Hall of Famer was calling the Washington-Oregon game in the Pac-12 tournament when he made a joke about Ray Lewis and a strange reference to Bill Simmons, the ESPN writer suspended earlier this week for criticizing […]

By Nathan Francis | 10y ago

Bill Simmons Has Twitter Account Suspended By ESPN After Criticizing Network

Bill Simmons will have to take a break from tweeting for a little while. The writer, who has started his own media empire known as Grantland that exists within the ESPN network, was put on a three-day suspension after using his Twitter account to take ESPN to task for an interview. Simmons tweeted about a […]

By Nathan Francis | 10y ago

Eating Champ Charged: El Wingador Gets Wings Clipped After Cocaine Arrest

Bill “El Wingador” Simmons, a former Wing Bowl eating champion, was indicted this week for distributing cocaine. According to NJ.com, the 51-year-old eating champ was charged with several counts of possession, manufacturing, and distributing cocaine. Simmons, who won five Wing Bowl eating championships, was arrested on June 15. At the time of his arrest, El […]

By Dan Evon | 10y ago

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