When Ballsack Sports started posting made-up reports in the guise of real journalism, it got a ton of attention for fooling big names — from NBA general managers to TV talking heads. SI's Ben Pickman tracked down the mysterious figure behind Ballsack Sports and got him to reveal his true motives for trolling the sports world.

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When Ballsack Sports started posting made-up reports in the guise of real journalism, it got a ton of attention for fooling big names — from NBA general managers to TV talking heads. SI's <a href="https://twitter.com/benpickman">Ben Pickman</a> tracked down the mysterious figure behind Ballsack Sports and got him to reveal his true motives for trolling the sports world.
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Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. These are the stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

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Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

Compelling narratives from SI's best writers and captivating conversations with iconic names in sports come to life in Sports Illustrated Weekly. A unique look at legendary athletes from the preeminent sports magazine. Hosted by John Gonzalez, SI Weekly is the place to find sports stories you’ve never heard from storytellers you won’t find anywhere else.

The Birth, Death and Rebirth of Ballsack Sports

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A lengthy investigation by the NBA into Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has uncovered a deeply troubling history of racist and sexist behavior. As a consequence, Sarver reluctantly received a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine, prompting widespread criticism that the punishment is disproportionate to the considerable infractions. SI’s Rohan Nadkarni joins to discuss the details of the findings and how the league should rectify its verdict.

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A lengthy investigation by the NBA into Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has uncovered a deeply troubling history of racist and sexist behavior. As a consequence, Sarver reluctantly received a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine, prompting widespread criticism that the punishment is disproportionate to the considerable infractions. SI’s <a href="https://twitter.com/RohanNadkarni">Rohan Nadkarni</a> joins to discuss the details of the findings and how the league should rectify its verdict.
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Robert Sarver Is Suspended. Is That Enough?

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In a New York Baseball double-header John Gonzalez first sits down with Tom Verducci who got a rare interview with the history-chasing Aaron Judge. Will he hit 62 HRs? Will he resign with the Yankees? Then Stephanie Apstein joins the show to explain why this year might just be the year the Mets don't well... Mets. Can New York's second team shake off years of disfunction and make a push for the World Series?

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In a New York Baseball double-header John Gonzalez first sits down with Tom Verducci who got a rare interview with the history-chasing Aaron Judge. Will he hit 62 HRs? Will he resign with the Yankees? Then <a href="https://twitter.com/stephapstein" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/stephapstein" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Stephanie Apstein</a> joins the show to explain why this year might just be the year the Mets don't well... Mets. Can New York's second team shake off years of disfunction and make a push for the World Series?
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The Unprecedented Aaron Judge and Meet the New Mets

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Who's to blame when your favorite soccer team sucks? It's probably not the players or the manager...it's the mysterious millionaires and billionaires who fund the clubs we love. Producer Jordan Rizzieri asks soccer journalists from around the world Luis Miguel Echegaray, Matt Ford, and Justin Salhani what ownership means in different leagues and is there anything fans can do to be heard.

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Who's to blame when your favorite soccer team sucks? It's probably not the players or the manager...it's the mysterious millionaires and billionaires who fund the clubs we love. Producer <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanRizzieri">Jordan Rizzieri</a> asks soccer journalists from around the world <a href="https://twitter.com/lmechegaray">Luis Miguel Echegaray</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_4d">Matt Ford</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinSalhani">Justin Salhani</a> what ownership means in different leagues and is there anything fans can do to be heard.
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Who Owns Your Favorite Club?

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The Birth, Death and Rebirth of Ballsack Sports

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