Video: Toronto Raptors Leandro Barbosa and Reggie Evans holding hands spurs homophobia
After the Raptors’ big win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, 102-98, cameras caught Leandro Barbosa grab the hand of Reggie Evans and walk into the locker room (video after the jump). While Barbosa remained stone-face, Evans was good-natured and gave a big smile. The duo had a strong night with 18 points on 9-for-15 shooting. That didn’t stop many from spewing homophobia on YouTube at the players, their team, and a
New York Times profiles Outsports
New York Times reporter John Branch profiles Outsports in a story that just moved on the Web and will be in the Friday print edition. We met John out in L.A. back in December and spent a delightful afternoon with him.’ I think he wrote a terrific and insightful story. John hopes to write more stories about gays in sports for the Times and used this as a kickoff. We are flattered by the attention and thank all our readers
Materazzi: Mourinho is inimitable, the number one
The Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi, says Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is “inimitable” and, after two years under his command, it believed that Portuguese is “unique” and “the number one.” “We can not look back, and Benitez will have to take a step towards the team and continue to think as he did at Liverpool” “I do not think Rafa Benitez will take it badly if this team
SB Nation, WEEI.com announce content-sharing agreement
“The powerful SB Nation sports blogging network has announced a new content sharing agreement with WEEI.com, the internet arm of Boston sports radio station, WEEI,” Ken Fang writes, adding, “Under the new agreement, WEEI.com will provide content from SB Nation on its site. In exchange, WEEI’s content will be seen on SB Nation’s Boston sites. . . . WEEI.com launched with a huge splash, but since it
Americans Abroad: Maurice Edu Scores for Rangers
The U.S. national team’s central midfield depth chart seems to get more and more crowded by the week. Presumed starters Jermaine Jones and Michael Bradley recently left less-than-enviable club situations for new homes in the English Premier League, with Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa (still to be finalized), respectively. Stuart Holden has been starring at Bolton, Sacha Kljestan has been contributing at Anderlecht, and
FSLR Volatility Surge
The A-Team at Goldman had this yesterday in FSLR. FSLR February options appear expensive and earnings are estimated for after Feb expiration. In the context of our bullish view on FSLR shares, we see implied volatility as elevated. In particular, February options appear expensive as they are trading in-line with March options despite not capturing earnings, scheduled for 24-Feb. February implied volatility is roughly inline for
The Great American Stoolie Summer Intern Search Has Now Begun
It’s that time of the year again. Summer intern search. If you’re interested in joining the Stool empire now is the time to contact me. Send me an email to intern@barstoolsports.com. Below I’ve given you a quick rundown of some of the qualities I’m looking. I’m probably going to pick 2-4 people. 1. Except that you will be talked about, mocked and humiliated on the Stool. IE – you better have
Celtics Slip Past Pesky Pistons 86-82
You would think a game after shooting sixty percent from the floor against the Magic, Boston would have been able to handle the lowly Pistons without much problem. Â Well, you would have thought wrong. Â If not for the sudden resurgence of a big man, it could have been a disaster. In a game in which the largest lead was 7 (held by Boston in the second) and in which the lead changed hands thirteen times the biggest difference
Interest, revenue high for 2011 NBA All-Star Game Weekend on TNT
“A powerhouse ad market and double-digit ratings gains primed the pump for a quick sellout of TNT’s 2011 NBA All-Star Game Weekend,” Anthony Crupi writes, adding, “As evidenced by a swell of automotive, beer and movie dollars, demand for a piece of pro basketball’s annual celebration of itself was so great that Turner Sports has raked in an estimated $36.5 million in All-Star ad sales, a leap of 25
Celtics Slip Past Pesky Pistons 86-82
You would think a game after shooting sixty percent from the floor against the Magic, Boston would have been able to handle the lowly Pistons without much problem. Â Well, you would have thought wrong. Â If not for the sudden resurgence of a big man, it could have been a disaster. In a game in which the largest lead was 7 (held by Boston in the second) and in which the lead changed hands thirteen times the biggest difference
