Roundup: Kim Kardashian vs Taylor Swift, Nintendo Makes a Comeback & Donald Trump's Republican Convention
By Jason McIntyre
Hunter King, actress … Mick Jagger, 72, is going to have his 8th kid, this time with his 29-year old girlfriend … “The Complete Guide on How to Roll Up Your Shirt Sleeves” … a look at how rappers like to talk about Donald Trump’s money – but not his politics … “multitasking literally drains the energy reserves of your brain” … is everyone excited for Donald Trump’s Cleveland? … “Consumer Reports calls for Tesla to disable hands-free operation” … introducing Young Han Solo — Alden Ehrenreich! … “The Emails of Natalie Portman and Jonathan Safran Foer” … the Baton Rouge shooter was a Nation of Islam member … “Coconut Grove man wants to keep his cookie- and pizza-loving gator” … if you want to know about Mike Pence, this is a good place to start … “Police stun wrong man, then arrest him for obstruction” … loser Kim Kardashian still going after Taylor Swift …
My Fox Sports Radio show focused on super teams and why they’re great for the NBA. The evidence is overwhelming, please make sure Adam Silver is aware of this. [Full 3-hour show; 30 Minute Podcast]
Powerful statement from Warrick Dunn about the shooting of policemen in the former running back’s hometown, Baton Rouge. [AJC]
A columnist hosts a radio show on a station that an MLS team does not approve of due to a perceived conflict of interest. So the columnist was denied a credential. [Salt Lake Trib]
Chicago is relieved it didn’t get the 2016 Olympics, but it still cost the city $76 million just to bid on the Olympics. [Tribune]
Of all the sports cable networks, only one – FS1 – has experienced growth in 2016. With charts! [Forbes]
NPR journalist talks about being arrested while reporting on riots in New Orleans last week. [CJR]
De’Mond Parker, a former Oklahoma running back who was briefly with the Packers, is going to jail for selling crack. [Madison.com]
Nintendo is making a comeback! My youth approves. [US News & World Report]
Is Stanford the new Quarterback U? [Stanford 24/7]
Would you look at that! Pat Riley wishes he’d done more to keep D Wade! [AP]
Not sure anyone cares about Kevin Durant’s investments, but maybe this makes him a billionaire one day. [Bloomberg]
RIP former Mississippi State WR Chris Smith. [Clarion Ledger]
This was my favorite scene in Sicario.
Cal’s Jaylen Brown sure has looked good in the NBA summer league.