Behind the Line

Mike Wilbon Calls Grayson Allen ”Forbidden” Word...Why Isn’t ESPN Overreacting?

Mike Wilbon had some strong words for Grayson Allen Friday night. Before the game on ESPN between the Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls...Mike Wilbon expressed how he felt about Grayson Allen and used an interesting word.

We play and react to the clip of Mike Wilbon. We discuss how we agree with Mike Wilbon's assessment of Grayson Allen...but how his assessment highlights the hypocrisy at ESPN. If Mike Greenberg said the same about LeBron James...ESPN would immediately react. But with Mike Wilbon and Grayson Allen...there's no reaction from ESPN.

Brittney Griner Being Portrayed As Ultimate Victim By Mainstream Media

WNBA player Brittney Griner has been detained by Russian authorities since February. Brittney Griner was traveling to Russia to play in their professional basketball league...and was accused by Russian authorities of breaking their laws upon entering the country.

The mainstream media has seized this opportunity...to turn Brittany Griner into the ultimate victim to further their agenda. We reference articles from Business Insider...USA Today...and Deadspin as examples of this point.

We explain why Brittney Griner isn't a victim...and how she's the latest athlete to be used by the media to push their narrative.

Lia Thomas Wants to Compete in the Olympics...DISASTER

Sports Illustrated released a lengthy interview with Lia Thomas this week. During the interview...Lia Thomas made several surprising statements. One of which...was her desire to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics.

We react to her Olympic desires...and several other statements Lia Thomas gave to Sports Illustrated. We question how countries like Russia and China will react to Lia Thomas competing in the Olympics. We also explain why Lia Thomas shouldn't be a role model for children.

Trevor Bauer Holds Deadspin Accountable For Their Propaganda

Trevor Bauer announced yesterday that he is filing a lawsuit against Deadspin. Trevor Bauer claims Deadspin defamed his character by continuing to push a false narrative. This comes on the heels of Kyle Rittenhouse suing numerous media companies...as well as potentially including LeBron James.

We look into each lawsuit...and discuss the potential ramifications. We explain how the government and mainstream media are looking for excuses to censor free speech...and how the lawsuits of Trevor Bauer and Kyle Rittenhouse could potentially lead to more suppression of speech.

Stephen A Smith Claims MLB In Trouble...Where Is Same Energy With NBA?

Stephen A Smith and Chris Russo discussed the issues plaguing Major League Baseball earlier this week. Stephen A Smith claimed that Major League Baseball has been struggling for years...and these labor issues aren't helping to revive the league.

While we happen to agree with Stephen A Smith...we question where this same energy is with the NBA. The NBA is also struggling...has declining ratings...and waning popularity. How come Stephen A Smith and ESPN never discuss the issues plaguing the NBA?

We explain the reason ESPN and the mainstream media coverup issues in the NBA. We also discuss NBA players demeaning their own fanbase.

Jackson Mahomes Seeking Sympathy For His Hurt Feelings

Jackson Mahomes took to Instagram last weekend...to express his feelings. Jackson Mahomes was upset at the mainstream media...and he was also upset at his brother Patrick Mahomes. Jackson Mahomes was seeking sympathy...but his plan ultimately failed.

We reveal and react to the social media postings of Jackson Mahomes. We explain why he is upset at the media...and why he is upset with Patrick Mahomes. We discuss the possible rift between Jackson and Patrick Mahomes...and Jackson Mahomes blame with the media is misplaced.

USA Today Wants NCAA to Punish Texas By Moving March Madness

Mike Freeman published an article for USA Today...explaining why the NCAA should punish Texas by moving March Madness. Unsurprisingly...this is another example of the mainstream media wanting a high-profile sporting event moved over a political issue.

We reveal why Mike Freeman and USA Today want March Madness moved out of Fort Worth and San Antonio. We explain why this would be a horrible decision...and discuss why the NCAA shouldn't acknowledge this proposal.

Carli Lloyd & Hope Solo Confirm Toxic USWNT Culture

For months...we have been critical of Megan Rapinoe and her ruination of the US Women's Soccer Team. We've claimed Megan Rapinoe is bad for women's soccer...and was tainting the sport with politics for her own personal financial gain.

Carli Lloyd and Hope Solo confirmed these claims. We play and react to a clip from Hope Solo's podcast...which featured Carli Lloyd as her guest. We discuss how Carli Lloyd and Hope Solo are the true icons of women's soccer...not Megan Rapinoe.

We explain how Megan Rapinoe destroyed the brand of women's soccer that Mia Hamm, Carli Lloyd and Hope Solo built.

NCAA Claims March Madness Will Be Gender Equitable...IT WILL FAIL

The media has been after the NCAA the last few years. The mainstream media claims March Madness isn't fair...because the women's tournament doesn't recieve the same amount of funding as the men's tournament.

The NCAA announced this week that they're balancing the budget between the men and women. We look into the budget and the figures for the 2019 tournaments for both men and women. We provide the reason the women's tournament hasn't been receiving the same funding.

We explain why the NCAA suddenly calling the women's tournament March Madness...doesn't make it March Madness. We also explain why increased funding won't fix the problem with women's sports failing to draw the same audience as the men.

WNBA Players LOVE Equity...Until It Directly Affects Them

For the past several years...players in the WNBA have been at the forefront of the equity movement. WNBA players like Sue Bird have been pushing for equal pay. However...when equity and social justice directly affects them...WNBA players have a different opinion.

We react to the WNBA fining the New York Liberty for chartering flights for its players. Chartered flights aren't allowed in the WNBA...according to the collective bargaining agreement WNBA players signed two years ago.

We explain how this proves the hypocrisy in the equity movement. We also react to commentary from Sue Bird regarding the optics of charter flights...and how it highlights the overall mentality problem with WNBA players.