This is an autopilot thought but it’s worth writing again: When ESPN avoids its Baylessian tendencies and channels its assets into smart editorial and programming, it’s an unmatched force in sports television. More
Gucci Mane recently sat down with ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” for a candid conversation about his history of drug abuse, his prison sentence, how he looks back on his early career success, and more. At the beginning of the interview, Gucci admitted that up until recently, his experience in music was a “blur” defined by “violence and paranoia and drugs.” He compared his career from 2012-2015 to “war,” and that he experienced “post-traumatic stress” as a result.
Later in the interview, he talked at length about how his heavy usage of lean affected his mind and body….
Good morning, 12s.
Here’s a look at what’s “out there” for today —Wednesday, December 21 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
With the help of NFL personnel evaluators, ESPN senior writer Mike Sando compiled a list of 10 notable players who should have made the 2017 Pro Bowl.
Two Seahawks players made Sando’s list, in tight end Jimmy Graham and linebacker K.J. Wright. One evaluator described Graham as a top-five player at his position, while another said Wright doesn’t get enough credit for his abilities:
“My Lord, Graham is playing like a Pro Bowler,” an AFC personnel evaluator said. “I would absolutely take him over Jordan Reed. Graham is a top-five tight end right now.”
One personnel evaluator said he’d take Wright over teammate Bobby Wagner, who made the NFC Pro Bowl roster at middle linebacker. That was less…
Common sat down with tennis icon Serena Williams for ESPN’s hourlong special “The Undefeated In-Depth: Serena With Common.” The two sat down for a chat about Williams’ career, the role of social activism in an athlete’s life, body image, sexism in the sports world,…
