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• The Jonah Keri Podcast: Jared Diamond
Jonah Keri talks to Wall Street Journal writer Jared Diamond about all things baseball...
• Report: Trump appealed to owners on anthem
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones testified that President Donald Trump spoke with him about the anthem, calling it a "very winning, strong issue for me," according to The Wall Street Journal....
• Report: Gronk purchasing stake in Gronkowski … the racehorse
When Gronkowski races in the Kentucky Derby on May 5 this year, Rob Gronkowski will have more than just a passing interest in how the racehorse performs.According to Jim Chairusmi of the Wall Street Journal, Gronk is purchasing a stake in the horse, which recently qualified for the Derby by winning the Burradon Stakes in England. Per Chairusmi, the...
• Sports & Politics: Texans owner Bob McNair 'sorry not sorry' over remarks
"We can't have the inmates running the prison." - Bob McNair, Houston Texans owner Nearly five months after issuing an apology for a comment made during a meeting between NFL team owners and players that was published in an ESPN the Magazine feature story, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair told the Wall Street Journal Thursday that he didn't actually...
• Texans owner regrets apology for 'inmates' talk
Texans owner Bob McNair told the Wall Street Journal that he regrets apologizing last year following an uproar directed at his comments that "we can't have inmates running the prison," in reference to player protests during the national anthem....
• Bob McNair regrets apologizing for 'inmates' comment
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair came under fire last year when it was reported that he made some controversial remarks about national anthem protests at NFL owners’ meetings, but you may be surprised to hear what he regrets the most about the situation.In an interview with Andrew Beaton of the Wall Street Journal this week, McNair basically recante...
• A-Rod, Lopez spark marriage buzz with apartment purchase
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are taking their relationship to a new level with the reported purchase of a 4,000-square-foot, three-bedroom, 4½-bathroom apartment in a posh Park Avenue building. Not only that, the soon-to-be cohabiting couple’s purchase is inspiring buzz that nuptials could be up next.“J. Lo and A-Rod are on the same page and w...
• Gisele says she would never try to convince Tom Brady to retire
Gisele Bundchen has voiced concerns in the past about her husband Tom Brady’s long-term health and the physical impact football has had on him, but she insists she would never try to persuade the five-time Super Bowl champion to retire.In a wide-ranging interview with Jason Gay of the Wall Street Journal that was published on Tuesday, Gisele said a...
• Latest On Colin Kaepernick’s collusion lawsuit
Colin Kaepernick and his legal team have now requested two high-profile individuals be deposed in his collusion lawsuit against the NFL. Jane Goodell, the wife of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and John Schnatter, the former CEO of Papa John’s pizza, have both been sent deposition requests, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports and Jason L...
• M.L.B. Executive Ousted for Inappropriate Behavior
According to The Wall Street Journal, accusations against Bowman included having escorts at a work party and having relationships with subordinates....
• Report: Ex-MLB Advanced Media exec forced out for workplace misconduct
According to a troubling report from Rachel Bachman and Brian Costa of the Wall Street Journal (subscription link), former MLB Advanced Media chief Bob Bowman was forced out of his position after multiple incidents of workplace misconduct.Bowman left the entity in early November, not long after majority rights to a spun-off entity (BAMTech) was sol...
• Report: Former MLB Advanced Media Exec Bob Bowman Was Forced Out For Workplace Misconduct
According to a troubling report from Rachel Bachman and Brian Costa of the Wall Street Journal (subscription link), former MLB Advanced Media chief Bob Bowman was forced out of his position after multiple incidents of workplace misconduct. Bowman left the entity in early November, not long after majority rights to a spun-off entity (BAMTech) was so...
• Report: Ex-MLB exec forced out for misconduct
The Wall Street Journal reports that Bob Bowman -- the former CEO of MLB Advanced Media -- was verbally and physically abusive to coworkers and team executives, propositioned and dated female colleagues, and led a partying and drinking culture....