Behind the Line

Curt Schilling Denied MLB Hall-of-Fame Over Politics

Curt Schilling was denied entry into the Major League Baseball Hall-of-Fame for the tenth and final time this week. Both Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens joined him. We explain why Curt Schilling was denied over political reasons...and both Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied due to their testy relationship with the media.

We also agree with Bomani Jones take on Curt Schilling. We play and react to a clip of Bomani Jones...and agree with his stance. We explain how this proves sports can bring people with differing beliefs together.

Mark Jones Is Proof Of Blatant Hypocrisy At ESPN

Mark Jones has worked at ESPN for over 30 years. Over the past several years...Mark Jones has become more vocal in his support of certain political and social issues. All of these issues...prove the blatant hypocrisy at ESPN.

We provide a timeline of controversial likes and retweets endorsed by Mark Jones. The celebration of injuries to Colby Covington and Nick Bosa. Endorsing a controversial tweet from a Canadian pastor bashing Rush Limbaugh. The flurry of tweets liked by Mark Jones over the weekend regarding Aaron Rodgers.

We provide the reason Mark Jones is continuously given a pass by executives at ESPN.

 

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NFL Playoff Ratings Set 5-Year High While NBA MLK Day Ratings Tank

The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs was an unmitigated success for the league and its television partners. All four Divisional Round games set five-year highs for the NFL. We reveal the NFL ratings from this past weekend.

We compare media coverage between NFL ratings and the NBA. Martin Luther King Day is typically one of the biggest days of the NBA regular season. However...the NBA flopped this year on MLK Day. We reveal the NBA ratings...and blast the media for refusing to cover the decline of the league.

Jackson Mahomes & Brittany Matthews Embarrass Patrick Mahomes AGAIN

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs on an improbable comeback win in the AFC Divisional Round...in one of the best NFL playoff games in league history. But the performance of Patrick Mahomes is being overshadowed once again...by his brother and fiance.

Jackson Mahomes and Brittany Matthews embarrassed Patrick Mahomes again Sunday night. We play several clips of Jackson Mahomes and Brittany Matthews...tarnishing the legacy of Patrick Mahomes. We explain how their behavior is turning the NFL world against Patrick Mahomes.

 

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Gregg Popovich Refuses to Keep Politics Out of the NBA

Over the span of three decades...Gregg Popovich shied away from controversy. Gregg Popovich didn't address political and social issues. He spent his time building one of the most successful dynasties in NBA history in San Antonio.

However...the last few years Gregg Popovich has become a bitter SJW. We play and react to a couple of clips of a press conference with Gregg Popovich yesterday. The Spurs were set to play the Sixers...but the NBA wasn't the topic of conversation.

We explain how Gregg Popovich is tarnishing his legacy by promoting misery and social justice.

Bob Costas Blasts the IOC Over Beijing Olympics

We're two weeks away from the Winter Olympics in Beijing...and one person not excited about it is Bob Costas. He was a guest with Brian Stelter on CNN yesterday...and Bob Costas torched the International Olympic Committee for allowing China to host the Winter Olympics.

We play and react to the comments from Bob Costas...and explain why the 2022 Winter Olympics will be the least watched of all-time. We discuss one minor disagreement with Bob Costas comments...and explain why the mainstream media will refuse to call out China for their various violations.

 

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Shannon Sharpe Can’t Hide His Ignorance

The Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs was phenomenal Saturday. Bengals/Titans and Niners/Packers came down to the final play of the game to determine the outcome. It was a great day for the NFL...and besides the promotion of the Inspire Change special...the NFL remained apolitical.

However...Shannon Sharpe did his best to ruin Saturday for NFL fans. We reveal and react to several messages Shannon Sharpe posted to Twitter yesterday. We blast his attention-seeking behavior...and explain how this is more propaganda from someone who's become a loyal SJW.

 

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WNBA Should Be Considering Shutting Down...NOT EXPANDING

The WNBA is seriously considering expanding the league. There are currently 12 teams in the WNBA...and they're looking to add teams in Toronto, Nashville, and San Francisco. The mainstream media is supportive of a WNBA expansion...but is this actually a good idea?

We explain why the WNBA should be considering shutting down...not expanding. We provide several reasons as to why it makes no sense to expand the WNBA...and the only reason the media supports expansion is because it fits their narrative.

Penny Hardaway Loses His Cool & Lashes Out At Media

Penny Hardaway is enduring a tough season at the University of Memphis. Penny Hardaway has had to coach his team through injuries...they've lost eight of their last 12 games...and will likely miss the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight year.

After losing to SMU last night...Penny Hardaway lashed out at the media. This morning on First Take...Stephen A Smith claimed Penny Hardaway can't do this. We play and react to both clips...and bust through Stephen A Smith's reasoning for why Penny Hardaway can't lash out at the media.

Sonny Weems Berated By Chinese Fans...Where Is the Media?

Sonny Weems is a former NBA player...who has been playing professional basketball in the CBA in China the last several years. While exiting the team bus last week...Sonny Weems was berated by fans before entering the team hotel.

However...what happened to Sonny Weems is barely being mentioned by the mainstream media. We've heard nothing from LeBron James...no mention from the NBA. Why?

We explain why this Sonny Weems incident is being ignored by LeBron James and the mainstream media.