Most men enjoys sports. It’s a part of life. But many of these men need more than just a few minutes of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” or a quick check of the scores on Yahoo! Sports. That’s for novices, and those who enjoying delving into other aspects of the sports world — breaking news, gossip, fantasy, betting, humor — must look further. The ten sports sites and Twitter accounts below are a good place to start, although with your insatiable appetite, they’ll just be a gateway to more.
A sports blog like no other, Deadspin.com is a great site to check out first thing in the morning for a fun recap of all the crazy happenings of the night before. It’s also wise to check back in on Deadspin throughout the day, as they commonly break big stories through investigations, readers, and anonymous tips. A couple of big news stories broken by Deadspin include the Manti Te’o fake girlfriend story, and the scandal involving Brett Favre’s alleged texts to Jenn Sterger.
Rotoworld
Perhaps the most complete source of fantasy sports content is Rotoworld.com. If there’s a sport, and you can be in a fantasy league involving that sport, then this is your site. Rotoworld provides real-time info on injuries, roster moves and player updates. It features rankings, matchup breakdowns, tips and the latest headlines for every fantasy sport there is. It may not help you win your league, but it certainly won’t hurt.
SI Vault on Twitter (@si_vault)
These days, everyone loves to feel nostalgic. We love throwback uniforms, vintage sports gear and memories of the old days. Well, this fantastic Twitter account brings you sports history one photo at a time — and it’s glorious.
Michael Jordan vs. Craig Ehlo #ScaryStoriesIn5Words pic.twitter.com/PZzBnKjHGP
– SI Vault (@si_vault) October 31, 2014
NFL Memes on Facebook
Where the SI Vault brings you photos of the good ol’ days of sports, this Facebook community page brings you modern memes and hilarious photos of our nation’s favorite league, the NFL. Here’s a taste of what you’ll get:
VegasINSIDER
As long as there have been sports, there has been betting on sports. And no site has got you covered when it comes to betting info like VegasINSIDER.com. Every day it features the trends, stats, and expert picks you need to make your big money bets with confidence.
RJ Bell on Twitter (@RJinVegas)
Speaking of betting, there is one man you need to follow on Twitter for betting info, and his name is RJ Bell. Founder of Pregame.com and an ESPN radio host, Bell’s feed is loaded with interesting trends and stats to help you make an informed pick come game day (especially during NFL season). Bell’s expertise is unmatched, and he’s a regular on shows like “The Herd with Colin Cowherd.”
Grantland
For the sports fan who wants more than sports — much more — Grantland is the place to go. The site was founded by veteran sports writer and often-controversial analyst Bill Simmons. It features very in-depth articles about sports and pop culture, with regular contributions from Jalen Rose, Justin Halpern, Chuck Klosterman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Wesley Morris, and of course, Simmons. It is indirectly associated with ESPN, but offers so much more than straight sports talk.
Jim Rome on Twitter (@jimrome)
Jim Rome is an acquired taste, but there’s no denying the success and following that the sports radio and TV talk show host has had over the years. Rome currently hosts a long-running radio show called “The Jim Rome Show” (known to his fans as “The Jungle”) and a TV show on Showtime, but the best place to catch him is on Twitter, where he showcases his unique takes on sports and links to his shows’ interviews — which are conducted like no one else.
Bleacher Report
B/R is the third most popular sports site in the world, behind only juggernauts Yahoo! Sports and ESPN. However, they are different than those sites in how they present their content. Instead of straight sports reporting, B/R features fun lists, social media roundups, opinion oriented analysis and trending news. Now owned by Turner Broadcasting, the original content and programming has also reached new heights.
OMG Facts SPORTS on Twitter (@OMGFactsSports)
They say you can watch sports your entire life, and see something new every time you do. Sports, by their very nature, create interesting facts, stats and storylines that only get more interesting over time. Trivia lovers, this feed is a must-follow for you.
