ESPN is doing this new thing during Sportscenter called “Center Stage” where artists will be performing. Wiz Khalifa set it off last night before the NBA Draft, and not that he needs it, but it was a good look for him. Wale will be hitting the stage today to perform but he will have to match the energy Wiz had going in the ESPN studios. Not sure if this is just temporary or something they plan on doing for a while, but it’s a nice move on the part of the network.
(Video) NFL: Former Star Herschel Walker Admits To Playing Russian Roulette Numerous Times
Herschel Walker had a pretty decent overall career in the NFL, although it never quite lived up to what many expected it would. Now at the age of 53, Walker reveals some mental defects he faced for large parts of his life, including very serious anger issues where he was ready to kill someone to being ready to kill himself by playing Russian roulette on numerous occasions. Have to wonder if all the hits to the head throughout his career play a role in this.
Sports: ESPN’s Cari Champion Announces She Will Be Leaving “First Take”
Cari Champion, the co-host of the ESPN2’s “First Take” for almost three years has been named the newest anchor of ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” TheWrap has learned. Champion joins “SportsCenter”s’ impressive stable of female anchors, including Hannah Storm, Linda Cohn, Sage Steele, Lindsay Czarniak, Jaymee Sire, Sara Walsh, Jade McCarthy and Nicole Briscoe.
(Video) NFL: ESPN Expert Explains How Jay Z Is The Biggest Cheater In Fantasy Football
Jay Z has a super exclusive, invite only fantasy football league he does every season where the stakes are reportedly high. According to ESPN expert Matthew Berry however, Jay is the biggest cheat in fantasy football because he has more inside information than professionals like Adam Schefter!
(Photos) Sports: ESPN Dedicates Huge New Plaque In Memory Of Stuart Scott
Stuart Scott may physically be gone after fighting cancer until the end. but his memory, especially with sports fans, will live on forever. Yesterday ESPN made sure you won’t be able to walk through the halls without thinking of him as they unveiled a huge plaque in Scott’s honor and his daughters were on hand for the event. Stu’s catch phrase of “Boo-Yah” was given eternal life when they revealed the plaque and I must say they did a great job. Respect to ESPN for the classy move and as always, RIP Stuart Scott. Check the gallery!
(Video) Sports: Stephen A Smith Is Once Again In Hot Water Over Comments About Women, Already Apologizes
Stephen A Smith just doesn’t learn his lesson apparently. Last night after the NBA Finals were over, Smith was on sportscenter doing the top ten countdown when he made a comment referring to the players on the United States women’s world cup soccer team.