last post for comm 229!

Since it's the last post, I'd like to cover a media related topic that involves something I love, sports. Celtics cavaliers this weekend, game 1, AND bruins flyers, game 1, AND the sox in Baltimore. Couldn't get any better. That being said, I say, to ESPN, to honestly shut up about Lebron. How come the extent of coverage of sports is now just the "superstar" story? Honestly, Lebron James hurt his elbow or at least he "claims" he did (publicity stunt to draw attention to him). But does ESPN really need to show him shooting his left handed free throw a hundred times? WHO CARES. In fact, those were the exact words Paul Pierce spoke when asked about Lebron's elbow: "I really don't care about it." I say how about ESPN goes out and tries to make a story that is actually newsworthy for sports? I just hate the extensive coverage of the national media on superstars like Lebron and Kobe (which makes me dread the TV coverage of these games even more with Jeff Van Gundy having aenurisms over every shot Lebron makes). Besides, why shouldn't we all bow down to great people like Kobe? Sure, he was accused of rape but a huge payout settlement, a jersey number change, and 40 points a night makes it all go away, and is even worthy for a family dinner with the president! Really, I just can't stand extensive media coverage of sports stars in general, but ESPN takes it to the next forsaken level. And I haven't even STARTED talking about their obsession with Bret Favre.