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Matt Barnes accuses Jeff Pearlman of constant negativity: ‘Look in the mirror’

A review of Pearlman's recent content suggests otherwise.

Jeff Pearlman doesn’t understand why anyone still listens to Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo

"I just actually don't get the schtick."

Jeff Pearlman doesn’t understand why CBS announcers weren’t being honest about Philip Rivers

"...if a quarterback is throwing helium balloons, the only way to call it is to be honest about it."

Jeff Pearlman takes ‘moron’ Stephen A. Smith to task over ‘uninformed, uneducated’ political offerings

"It is all just attention for you and money for you, which is really bullsh*t in these dangerous times."

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News

Dave Zirin, Jeff Pearlman have valid criticisms about how NFL media covers CTE

Jeff Pearlman crushes ESPN, Pitt for viral Tony Dorsett sideline interview: ‘F*cking shameful’

"Unless you're trying to showcase what the game has done to them, I don't think there's any justification for ESPN interviewing a guy who's been ravaged by memory loss and decreased cognitive skills..."

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Books

Jeff Pearlman on his new Tupac Shakur book: ‘Only God Can Judge Me’

Jeff Pearlman slams Netflix Cowboys docuseries: ‘A hand job to Jerry Jones’

"I'm watching the Netflix documentary on the Dallas Cowboys and I actually feel like throwing up."

Jeff Pearlman: Bill Simmons makes it sound like you can’t enjoy sports without gambling

"I'd like Bill Simmons to sort of not just acknowledge that you're taking this f*cking blood money..."

Jeff Pearlman: Bill Simmons’ The Ringer runs on ‘blood money’

"If it weren't for gambling and gambling shows, you probably wouldn't exist anymore."

Jeff Pearlman: Stephen A. Smith’s Trump-Bills story ‘utterly preposterous’

"I mean, come on, man, just f*cking do your research."

Jeff Pearlman slams Stephen A. Smith’s NFL analysis: ‘He’s guessing’

"I am quite certain Stephen A. Smith knows nothing about Sam Darnold."

$400 hotels, jet setting and six-course dinners: What working at Sports Illustrated was like 20 year ago

"You just felt like the f*cking, motherf*cking man. You just did. It was such a thrill to write for SI."

Jeff Pearlman vents following Donald Trump assassination attempt: ‘We’re f***ing broken’

"It shouldn't be complicated. And somehow, we're just broken. And I hate watching it."

Jeff Pearlman responds to David Wells’ criticism: ‘He’s been nothing but an asshole’

"I just want to say, first of all, David Wells is full of shit. Truly full of shit."

Jeff Pearlman questions how Stephen A. Smith can be an NBA analyst and a fan

"Something has snapped in sports coverage. Absolutely snapped,"

Screen grab: The Rich Eisen Show.

TikTok

Jeff Pearlman on starting TikTok at 52: ‘It’s just been a fun challenge, and I like telling stories’

Jeff Pearlman: ‘Why does [Stephen A. Smith] have to have an opinion about everything?’

"Stop ****ing talking like you know, cause you actually don't know on this subject."

Jeff Pearlman urges young journalists to ‘make yourself indispensable’

"I freaking love this industry, and I want it to continue, and I want to help you."

Will another network give ‘Winning Time’ a chance?

The clock is likely ticking for a Season 3 of the Lakers' show to be picked up elsewhere

Art for season two of HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” (HBO.)

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