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sports21 days ago•3 min saved

Simmons questions Vrabel's focus as Patriots' Maye struggles

The New England Patriots improved to 1-1 after a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but quarterback Drake Maye's performance has drawn sharp criticism. Maye, the 2025 MVP runner-up, has thrown four interceptions for one touchdown and averaged 193 passing yards per game. While head coach Mike Vrabel dismissed concerns about Maye 'pressing' during a post-game press conference, media figures and analysts are questioning whether the offense is failing due to Maye's indecisiveness or coaching issues. The team faces a difficult upcoming schedule against the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills.

via Awful Announcing|

#bill-simmons #drake-maye #mike-vrabel

sports-media1 month ago•6 min saved

Simmons’s AI sponsorship sparks backlash over writing’s future at The Ringer

An opinion piece argues that Bill Simmons’s sponsorship of ChatGPT on his podcast signals a departure from The Ringer’s emphasis on human writing, contrasts it with Grantland’s creative legacy, and notes AI’s broader threat to media, including staff layoffs and cultural changes at The Ringer; it questions Simmons’s leadership and whether this shift undermines the quality writing that defined his earlier work.

via The Guardian|

#ai-in-media #bill-simmons #chatgpt

internet1 month ago•18 min saved

Bill Simmons's Tech Sponsorships Backfire Amid Scrutiny

A Gizmodo profile argues Bill Simmons built a media empire by embracing tech platforms, but sponsorships from OpenAI/ChatGPT and FanDuel, plus Spotify/Netflix distribution deals, have spurred internal backlash and regulator scrutiny over proxy betting, revealing that his independence may have been traded for platform power as the internet shifts toward consolidated distribution.

via Gizmodo|

#bill-simmons #chatgpt #fanduel

sports1 month ago•169 min saved

Mass. Gaming Commission probes Simmons proxy betting admission

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is investigating Bill Simmons’s admission that he had his daughter’s Massachusetts-based boyfriend place bets on Simmons’s FanDuel account, a proxy betting move that Massachusetts law forbids. FanDuel voided the bets and “actioned” the account; regulators said they’ll take whatever actions are necessary. Simmons called it a “lesson learned” and noted the bets were voided. The boyfriend could be added to a prohibited-bettor list as the probe continues.

via The Boston Globe|

#bill-simmons #fanduel #massachusetts-gaming-commission

entertainment1 month ago•17 min saved

Simmons admits proxy betting on Fanduel, bets voided as investigation begins

Bill Simmons said on his podcast that he had his daughter’s boyfriend place proxy bets on Fanduel while he was in California; he claimed he didn’t know proxy betting rules. The bets were voided, Fanduel reported the matter to Massachusetts gaming authorities, and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission said it’s reviewing the comments. Simmons apologized and said he learned his lesson, with no immediate consequences announced.

via hollywoodreporter.com|

#bill-simmons #entertainment #fanduel

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Simmons’ proxy-betting gambit ends with voided bets and a lesson learned

Bill Simmons admitted to using his daughter’s boyfriend to place bets on FanDuel as a proxy while in LA; proxy betting is illegal in Massachusetts, where the boyfriend resides, and the wagers were voided after regulators stepped in, with Simmons saying he learned his lesson.

via Awful Announcing|

#bill-simmons #fanduel #massachusetts

sports1 month ago•392 min saved

Bill Simmons Faces MA Gaming Commission Probe Over Proxy Betting Confession

Bill Simmons disclosed on his podcast that he used his daughter’s boyfriend to place bets for him in Massachusetts, triggering a review by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Proxy betting is illegal in MA and FanDuel voided the wagers; Simmons called it a “lesson learned” and said he didn’t know the proxy rules. The MGC said staff are examining the matter and FanDuel, which is The Ringer’s sportsbook partner, reported the issue and voided the bets tied to Simmons’ account.

via NBC News|

#bill-simmons #fan-duel #massachusetts-gaming-commission

business1 month ago•5 min saved

Massachusetts Regulators Probe Bill Simmons Over Proxy-Betting Confession

Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing Bill Simmons after he admitted on his podcast that he had his daughter’s boyfriend place bets for him on FanDuel, a proxy-betting practice that violates both Massachusetts law and FanDuel’s terms. FanDuel reported the matter, voided the bets, and could face regulatory action; the MGC can cancel wagers and seize funds if Simmons’ actions breach state regulations.

via Awful Announcing|

#bill-simmons #business #fan-duel

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Massachusetts Probes Bill Simmons Over Proxy Betting Admission

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is reviewing Bill Simmons’s admission that his daughter’s boyfriend placed bets for him via his FanDuel account. Proxy betting is prohibited by state law and FanDuel’s rules, and FanDuel has voided the bets and sanctioned the account, with regulators potentially pursuing further action.

via Front Office Sports|

#bill-simmons #business #fanduel

technology1 month ago•13 min saved

Bill Simmons’s AI Stunt Triggers Backlash From Co-Hosts and Fans

The New York Times reports that Bill Simmons’s co-hosts and fans criticized his use of AI to simulate Roger Ebert’s opinions on The Rewatchables, arguing it disrespects the deceased critic and misuses a living writer’s voice; the piece also notes OpenAI ads running on the show and raises broader questions about authorship and ethics in AI-assisted commentary.

via The New York Times|

#ai #bill-simmons #openai

media1 month ago•4 min saved

Bill Simmons' Apex Fades as Ringer Drama Intensifies

Defector’s Tom Ley argues that Bill Simmons’s peak moment is fading as a string of public missteps and internal tensions—ranging from a standout ChatGPT sponsorship moment and a Netflix licensing clash to cohost pushback—that pull him off Apex Mountain, signaling a retreat rather than a collapse, with a plausible recovery ahead.

via Defector|

#bill-simmons #chatgpt #media

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Simmons Learns of Jaylen Brown Trade From Hospital Bed, Not a Hotline Call

Bill Simmons recounted on his podcast how he found out about the Celtics’ blockbuster trade sending Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and two first-round picks, after waking up from anesthesia during a colonoscopy and hearing the news from his wife. The move drew scrutiny of Boston’s offseason choices and Brown’s farewell, while Philadelphia looks to capitalize on the fresh star addition and contention outlook for next season.

via Sports Illustrated|

#bill-simmons #boston-celtics #jaylen-brown

sports3 months ago•41 min saved

Heat warned Giannis blockbuster could backfire as Bucks push for more assets

NBA analysts Zach Lowe and Bill Simmons warned the Miami Heat that pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo could backfire due to a likely asset drain (Heat pieces like Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’El Ware and a high draft pick) and the Bucks’ demand for a bigger return. Simmons also questioned Giannis’s health and aging trajectory, noting limited playoff success in recent years, which raises doubts about the long‑term fit in Miami. While the Heat remain frontrunners, the deal would require a heavy sacrifice of future options.

via BasketNews.com|

#bill-simmons #giannis-antetokounmpo #miami-heat

sports6 months ago•5 min saved

Simmons critique meets WNBA growth push as league eyes 18 teams by 2030

The WNBA approved an expansion plan to grow from 12 to 18 teams by 2030, adding Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo in 2026, Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. The move is driven by rising popularity and strong attendance, but has sparked pushback from media figure Bill Simmons, who called the expansion “staggeringly stupid” and a money grab. The piece notes ongoing competition among owners and rising franchise valuations as the league debates growth, relocations, and the balance between speed and sustainability.

via Awful Announcing|

#basketball #bill-simmons #expansion

sports7 months ago•6 min saved

Simmons: NBC May Have Telegraphed Jayson Tatum’s Celtics Return

Bill Simmons on The Bill Simmons Podcast suggests NBC signaled Jayson Tatum’s return timeline (March 1 or March 6) with a moved Celtics‑Sixers game and a mid‑All‑Star comeback video. He notes other clues like ticket prices but acknowledges it’s probably a coincidence rather than a real conspiracy, with Tatum’s Achilles injury keeping him out since 2025 and the Celtics performing well without him.

via Awful Announcing|

#bill-simmons #boston-celtics #jayson-tatum