It Must Be Awkward To Commentate An Intentional Wreck By A Driver You Called A Spoon-Fed Rich Kid

After being spun out late in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, Austin Dillon retaliated against a driver under caution. The scene felt odd, but it wasn’t the wreck. It was the steaming awkwardness of the broadcast, because the guy commentating called Dillon a spoon-fed rich kid when they were teammates.

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Jeff Van Gundy: Resting The Cavs' Big 3 Should Be "A Prosecutable Offense"

Before last night’s nationally televised game against the Clippers, the Cavaliers announced that they’d be resting their three best players. LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving took a seat while L.A. breezed to a predictably easy victory. The NBA was, just as predictably, not pleased.

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March Madness Refs Continue Run Of Stellar Accuracy In Late-Game Situations

Officials whistled Saint Mary’s Jordan Hunter for committing the foul of “being shoved in the back by an opponent.” It sealed a victory for Arizona, which moves on to face Xavier next week. The refs are really on a roll of excellence, folks.

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Refs Botch Obvious Basket Interference Call, Penalize Northwestern Instead

Officials allowed Gonzaga to get away with a clear basket interference amidst a late, improbable Northwestern comeback—and when Chris Collins registered his dismay with the blown call, assessed the Wildcats head coach with a technical foul.

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He Has To Go Back To His Job At ESPN On Monday

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Jets sign former Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne to 1-year deal (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2015, file photo, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Morris Claiborne runs against the New York Giants during an NFL game in East Rutherford, N.J. The New York Jets have signed former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Claiborne to a one-year deal. Claiborne, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft, will help the Jets replace Darrelle Revis, who was released last week. The team announced the signing Saturday, March 18, 2017. Financial terms weren't immediately available, but multiple outlets reported that the deal is for $5 million. (AP Photo/Brad Penner, File)

Morris Claiborne is getting a chance to revive his career and give the New York Jets’ secondary a boost. The former Dallas Cowboys cornerback signed a one-year deal with the Jets on Saturday. Claiborne, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft, will help the Jets replace Darrelle Revis, who was released last week.


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Wisconsin Takes Down Overall No. 1 Villanova

No. 8 Wisconsin has knocked out overall No. 1 Villanova in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Trailing by four points at halftime, Villanova managed to take a lead in the second half but never stretched it to more than five. Wisconsin went on a 15-5 run in the game’s final minutes—with key support from Bronson…

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