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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Clippers look old' - Kendrick Perkins takes a dig at Los Angeles Clippers on signing Chris Paul for one year
Kendrick Perkins, the analyst at ESPN, dived into the changed dynamics at the Los Angeles Clippers after they signed the 20-season veteran Chris Paul for a one-year deal. Perkins talked about the deal, starting with slow claps targeted at the Clippers' top executives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He also said that the 'Clippers look old' and compared them to an old folks home. Perkins candidly spoke against the move and went on to say that the Clippers are nowhere in the championship race. He shared his thoughts on whether the Los Angeles Clippers will be championship contenders. He believed that the defense of the team had taken a hit with Chris Paul's addition, leaving them out of the chances to be a solid contender for the title. Kendrick Perkins did not like Chris Paul's signing with Los Angeles Clippers, calling team 'nursing home' Chris Paul's coming to the Los Angeles Clippers via a one-year contract drew criticism from a one-time NBA champion and analyst, Kendrick Perkins. He started his response to the news by saying: 'Congratulations to Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers. They have officially become the nursing home for the NBA for the players that are on the backend of their career. The Clippers look old" Perkins comments largely surrounded the veteran depth the Los Angeles roster has achieved, but he finds it detrimental to the team's defense. Kendrick Perkins doesn't consider Los Angeles Clippers contender for ring ESPN SC | Los Angeles is a new retirement home! - Kendrick Perkins on Chris Paul returns to Clippers Kendrick Perkins appeared on ESPN's SportsCenter show, where he spoke candidly about the Los Angeles Clippers' chances in the championship. When he was asked, 'How do you view the Clippers in the conversation of maybe championship contenders?' he responded: 'I don't, I don't. This is a old folks home right now. Nursing home, in my opinion, when you look at them. When you look at the league, everybody is getting young at the wing position. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now That's the most important position in the NBA when it comes down to be able to defend at a high level. I understand getting Bradley Bill, Chris Paul, you got James Harden, but again, those guys are great when it comes down to being offensively good, but defensively, you're going to have to get stops. ' He further said, 'Especially in the stacked Western Conference, when you've got elite perimeter play all across the board. And so when I look at the teams that I feel like are better than them, the Rockets, the Thunder, the Nuggets, even the Lakers right now with the additions that they added, I just see this team having a really good regular season and being a tough out in the postseason, but not legit title contenders in my eyes. Chris Paul joined the Clippers in the 2011-2012 season and played for them till 2016-2017. He played for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024-2025 season and agreed to the Clippers deal for the upcoming season, marking his return to the team for his 21st season. Various media reports suggest that it might be his farewell season. Whether Chris Paul will be able to prove Kendrick wrong and end up winning a ring, the answer lies in the upcoming season. Chris Paul FAQs Where did Chris Paul get traded to? Chris Paul got traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. What are Chris Paul's biggest accolades? Chris Paul made nine All-Defensive Teams and 11 All-NBA Teams. He was among the top 75 players of all time. Does Chris Paul have an NBA ring? Chris Paul does not have an NBA ring yet. Also Read:
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kirk Herbstreit Called Out For 'Hypocritical' Behavior
Kirk Herbstreit Called Out For 'Hypocritical' Behavior originally appeared on The Spun. ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit may want to stay off social media this weekend. After all, he's getting crushed by countless college football fans. Herbstreit has been ESPN's lead college football analyst since 2006. There's no question that his knowledge of the sport is second to none, but he does occasionally make a few remarks that really frustrate the public. Well, that was the case this week when he made an appearance on the "Net Positive" podcast with John Crist. Even though Herbstreit has been accused of showing bias in the broadcast booth, he claims he'd never openly cheer for a team on national television. He also called out "SportsCenter" anchor Elle Duncan for actively supporting the Georgia Bulldogs. We're not kidding. "You watch 'SportsCenter' and Elle Duncan is sitting there cheering for Georgia," Herbstreit said. "She's openly cheering. I'm not a fan of that personally. I think it hurts your credibility." Obviously, Duncan didn't appreciate that jab from Herbstreit. It seemed uncalled for considering it came out of nowhere. "Didn't have this on my bingo card for today but my fandom doesn't impact in any way what or how we talk about teams on air," Duncan wrote on X. "Ever. I… Also **whispers** I'm not the only one. So why I get singled out?" Not only were fans shocked by Herbstreit's remarks, they found them to be hypocritical. "This is rich coming from the biggest Clemson and Ohio State homer out there. I like Herby but cmon man. Have some self awareness," one fan said. "Says the guy who singlehandedly campaign and rooted for Alabama to get into the playoff over FSU two year ago. This is really rich coming from him," a second fan replied. Another fan said, "Wasn't he about to cry on air when Ohio State won the national title and he was calling the game?" "The actual crux of what Kirk said is correct — bias negatively impacts journalistic integrity — but calling out Elle Duncan when Kirk himself shows bias toward Ohio State is kind of insane," a fourth fan wrote. "The last person in sports that should be talking about credibility is Herbie," a social media user declared. Herbstreit has not yet addressed all the drama regarding his initial comments. We'll see if Herbstreit apologizes to Duncan or let's this situation linger a bit Herbstreit Called Out For 'Hypocritical' Behavior first appeared on The Spun on Jul 5, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Watch Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman and walk-on Isaiah Dunn funny segment on SportsCenter
With Notre Dame football making its annual New York media trip, head coach Marcus Freeman a more than a few Irish players are making their rounds on various shows. One of those was ESPN's SportsCenter, and while Freeman thought that he'd just be speaking with Kevin Negandhi, that wasn't the case. Walk-on cornerback Isaiah Dunn was on the set as well, and surprised his head coach while on a video call for the interview. The senior from California wasn't one of the players accompanying Freeman to New York, but instead was in Bristol, Connecticut and had quite the question for this head coach. Dunn asked who, on a random Tuesday practice, would come up with a big interception, and his coach picked the 'host' to make the play. It's another reason why players really love playing for Freeman, he always has their backs along with a generally great sense of humor. The relationships that he's forged with former, current and future Irish players has been impressive, and one of the big reasons why Notre Dame is becoming one of the top teams to play for. See the full interaction below. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Mike on X: @MikeFChen
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Molly McGrath's ‘SportsCenter' assignment from the Cape Cod League is a homecoming
She has made the summer pilgrimage to the Cape many times, including as a BC student. Even before she knew she was receiving this assignment, her family, including her California-based parents, already was planning a vacation next week in Falmouth. But it turns out her stay in Massachusetts is intended to be permanent. McGrath and her husband, Max , along with their two children, are living in a rental now while they close on a house in Westwood. After more than a decade on the West Coast, she's returning to the coast where her career began. 'The new house is actually on the street my husband grew up on,'' she said, laughing. 'I guess he qualifies as a Townie now. Advertisement 'You just never know where life is going to take you, right? We were on the West Coast for a decade, thought that that's where we'd end up, but I think it was a combination of life and work just pulled us back here. So many of our friends are here, I just think it's going to be the best decision we've made.' Part of the reason McGrath and her family came east is related to her job, she acknowledged. Advertisement 'It made sense personally but also it was kind of a bet on ourselves like I want to be more involved with the company,'' she said. 'Being nearby [and closer to ESPN's Bristol, Conn. headquarters] is the way to do it. The 'SportsCenter' in the Cape is going to be awesome, and that's not something I would have done if I had lived on the West Coast.' The 'SportsCenter' role is a new one for McGrath, who has been with the network since 2016, most prominently as a sideline reporter for ESPN's/ABC's Saturday college football broadcasts. She has plenty of experience as a studio host, but she made her debut as a 'SportsCenter' host this past week. 'I think I know the rhythm of it, the writing, how it all comes together,' she said. 'It's a matter of just exercising those muscles again. 'The Cape one is a lot different than hosting from the studio, though. It's going to be more centered around a sense of place, about being on the Cape, the magic of summer baseball, what the experience is like for the fan to attend a game. 'Who knows, I may stop at the Red Nun [Bar and Grill] before and grab a burger and then walk straight into the ballpark and do like a walk and talk live. We'll see how that goes, right?' 📺 Stop by to watch the show and enjoy ESPN giveaways. — Chatham Anglers (@ChathamAnglers) New '30 for 30' is heavenly If you're a basketball junkie or someone who likes hearing a compelling untold or overlooked story, allow me to give the highest recommendation to ESPN's new '30 for 30' podcast, titled 'Chasing Basketball Heaven.' The six-part podcast, which premieres Tuesday, explores the life of Martin Manley , a brilliant, odd, efficiency obsessed Kansas native who in the 1980s essentially predicted the future of basketball by asking in a little-known book titled 'Basketball Heaven' why NBA teams did not shoot more 3-pointers. ( Joe Mazzulla would have loved this guy.) Advertisement The podcast is the brainchild of journalists Rich Levine and Nick Altschuller , colleagues once upon a time at 'The Improper Bostonian.' (Levine, a terrific writer, might be best known to Boston sports fans from his time opining about the Celtics for NBC Sports Boston.) It is executive produced by Adam McKay — the writer/director/producer behind such movies as 'Anchorman,'' 'Step Brothers,' and 'The Big Short' — and produced by his Hyperobject Industries, along with Meadlowlark Media and ESPN. Craig Kilborn contributes as the voice of Manley, and I would not have had a clue it was Kilborn without being told. Levine said he became aware of Manley — whose story takes some unforeseen twists and turns — in 2013, for reasons I won't spoil here. The story stuck with him from a move from Boston to Los Angeles and significant life changes, and in the winter of 2021, he finally read Manley's book and was stunned at its prescience. 'He was writing in 1986 or '87 about how NBA teams should be taking more 3-point shots,'' said Levine during a recent conversation. 'The math to him was just so obvious.' Levine and Altschuller had wanted to do a project together for some time, and a podcast seemed the way to go. 'And one night, Martin's story just sort of came back to mind,' said Levine. 'I called and pitched it to Nick, and it really felt like that scene in 'Seinfeld,' with Jerry and George pitching their show to NBC. 'I think we've got something here.' ' Advertisement McKay — ''basketball and climate change are really his two passions,' said Levine — became attached through Levine and Altschuller's agent. ESPN got on board in June 2023, a couple of months after they had begun their reporting, which included plenty of time in Kansas and even a visit to the home of baseball analytics legend Bill James , who had blurbed Manley's book. 'It's a little thrilling and a little nerve-racking to see this on the verge of coming out into the world,' said Levine. 'But for a lot of reasons, I think and hope Martin's story is one that people will find compelling.' Chad Finn can be reached at
Economic Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
ESPN anchors go too far - shocking on-air stunt on Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot sparks outrage
Coldplay's concert kiss-cam moment has evolved into national news and controversy. The video featuring two business executives has sparked an unexpected media firestorm. ESPN's "SportsCenter" hosts attempted to capitalize on the viral wave, but may have gone too two ESPN anchors drew criticism for recreating a viral concert kiss-cam moment between Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR Head Kristin Cabot. A middle-aged couple appeared to be having an intimate moment on the kiss cam at Coldplay's Boston show on Wednesday night. But as soon as they became aware that they were the center of attention, they hurried apart. That response somewhat surprised Chris Martin, the singer of Coldplay. He concluded, "Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy." ALSO READ: Astronomer finally speaks out, says CEO Andy Byron's viral Coldplay Concert apology is fake. See all revelations made by AI firm The viral exchange from the Coldplay concert was recreated by "SportsCenter" hosts Gary Striewski and Randy Scott on Friday morning. Many people found the lighthearted segment inappropriate and off-brand, sparking an online debate. While some viewers laughed it off, others chastised ESPN for straying from sports coverage, as per a report by The Spun. SportsCenter began today's broadcast by recreating the viral cheating CEO from the Coldplay concert — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) July 18, 2025 Some people thought Striewski and Scott's stunt was fantastic. But for others, it was extremely cheesy."Recycling jokes that have already been beaten to death with no hint of originality? Sounds pretty on brand for ESPN," a fan said."Notice how corporations always ruin funny trends," said another fan."This is too much," expressed a third fan. "Trying to be story didn't have a thing to do with sports but here they are."Another fan stated, "There was a reason why I stopped watching SportsCenter."It's not surprising that Striewski and Scott, two of the most gregarious "SportsCenter" hosts, would make fun of this circumstance. It's worth noting that other ESPN members have also voiced their opinions about this Coldplay disaster, as per a report by The Spun. ALSO READ: Kristin Cabot and Kenneth C. Thornby Divorce: Here's big revelation about couple's marital status and children Striewski and Scott are known for their charm and sense of humor, but some people thought the joke was unfair to people who didn't want to be in the public eye. People who don't like it say that turning what could have been a private or innocent moment into something for the network to talk about goes too far, especially since the people involved haven't talked about it was in the viral Coldplay kiss-cam video? Although not officially confirmed, many people believe the couple was Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his colleague Kristin Cabot. Why are ESPN's anchors being criticized? ESPN's Gary Striewski and Randy Scott recreated the viral moment on air, drawing criticism for being cringeworthy, unoriginal, and unrelated to sports.
