2015 is almost over. TBL writers will be celebrating the holidays with loved ones and what not. That makes it an optimal time to take a look back at past content. Here are some of our top posts from the wild month that was October 2015.
ESPN Helped Ray Lewis Promote His Book and This SportsCenter Interview Was Rock Bottom
Ray Lewis’ ESPN co-workers helped usher him through a car wash. Softball questions abounded. The former linebacker was allowed to give a revisionist history of his high-profile legal troubles. It was not a proud day in Bristol.
Matthew Stafford’s Wife Shares Bittersweet Message About Support from Detroit Fans
There Detroit Lions started 1-7 this season. Speculation that franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford’s time in the Motor City was coming to an end began to grow. Stafford’s wife didn’t appreciate it and, in what would become a common theme, let people know through social media.
UFC Fighter Shoots Video of Woman Allegedly Snorting Coke at Astros’ Playoff Game
What better way to celebrate the hometown team moving within a game of the American League Championship Series than with a little booger sugar? Thanks to great and clandestine camera work by the UFC’s Derrick Lewis we got an accurate look at the state of Astros fandom. Sadly, things would go horribly wrong for this woman and her fellow ‘Stros supporters with a blown lead in Game 4 and elimination in Game 5.
Why Do So Many of the NFL’s Viral Fight Videos Involve 49ers Fans?
Ever noticed how many times Niners fans are involved in wild fan fights? We investigated.
George Solomon and the Washington Post Sports Section Have Had Influence Everywhere in Media
Ryan Glasspiegel’s exhaustively researched history of George Solomon, who ran the Washington Post sports section from 1975 until 2003, full of insight from the industry’s biggest voices.
Kevin Durant Calls Stephen A. Smith a Liar
Still waiting for a steel cage match between these two.
Kansas City Royals Win the 2015 World Series and It Has Been an Unbelievable Journey
Shoutout to Jason Lisk for showing up for work the next day. A lesser man would have gone on a significant bender.
Scott Van Pelt on Lamar Odom and the Kardashians
Beautifully stated by one of our favorites.
ESPN Layoffs Begin Tomorrow: 350 Employees, Six-Figure Earners [UPDATE]
Another dark day in Bristol. If there was any silver lining, it’s the fact Skip Bayless emerged from the turmoil unscathed.