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Link My Balls
2007-07-12 21:06:00
Links from around this Thursday of sports blogging, including Sooze from Babes Love Baseball, who I'm hoping will arrest and frisk me soon. - Pac-Man Jones and Sebastian Telfair are going in different directions in their careers. Color me sketpical about Telfair. Make it through a season without pulling a Glock, then we can talk (please excuse my unintended rhyme). (Six Pack Sports Report)- Baseball's 20 most impressive records. (Baseball Crank)- The Oklahoma Sooners of 2005? Worst...Football Team...Ever (The Musings of G-Money)- If you suck too much for the X-Games and are missing a limb, you can always win $250 at the eXtremity Games! (Deuce of Davenport)- More evidence that Eli Manning is not only an average QB, but not very smart, either. (Winning the Turnover Battle)- Some good ideas on ways to improve sports video games. (Ghosts of Wayne Fontes)- The Nation of Islam Sports Blog looked to join Kissing Suzy Kolber's fantasy football league. They were subsequently rejected. Th...
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It's Immoral To Let A Sucker Keep His Money
2007-07-12 16:10:00
With the 2007 World Series of Poker upon us, thousands of people have headed to Vegas. Their goal? To try and claim the coveted bracelet given to the winnners, not to mention the $8.7 million that goes along with it. The WSOP didn't have much of a mainstream audience until ESPN started showing it. All of a sudden, poker exploded onto the scene, and anybody with an internet connection could learn how to play. Still, poker has always been part of American culture, romanticized in film as a game played by outlaws. It was often used as a metaphor of good vs. evil, with the good coming away victorious, even if it meant cheating. With that in mind, a look at the best of poker in the cinema. Please remember there are many, many films which could be included that I left out in the interest of time. But feel free to add your own in the comments section. RoundersOne of the films that really helped to jump-start Texas Hold 'Em as a game people wanted to play. The film is entirely about poke...
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Walking Sucks, I Need a Fishpen!
2007-07-11 16:50:00
If there's one thing any avid fisherman will tell you, it's that when the urge to go and catch a few hits you, there is no time to stop for some silly equipment. You just have to go.Which is why a revolutionary new product will blow you away. Forget that stupid iphone. This product is much handier, and you won't even have to wait in line for it. Yep, you got it. It's the Fishpen! If you don't believe me about how wonderfully useful it is, apparently you haven't seen the commercial.Just like the good old days when you and Grandpa Jedebiah would grab your pens and head out to the lake. A rod and reel? Please. That's for people who don't really appreciate that every second is precious. There is no doubt you will be able to catch anything with your pen. Even a Giant Catfish! But best of all, when you're done fishing, just close that puppy and put it right in your pocket. Let's do a comparison:With Fishpen1. Finish fishing2. Close Fishpen3. Open car door4. Sit down, start car a...
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Linkage
2007-07-10 21:51:00
The best from the Tuesday sports blogs, including Anna Benson, in a picture I took at our secret rendevous spot. The leash was very useful. On to the blogs:- Bloggers interviewing other bloggers, in this case, Big Daddy Drew from KSK. (Pyle of List)- Scrap continues his Hottest Wife/Girlfriend in Sports poll. This time, the entrants are Elin Nordgren and Anna Benson. Obviously, my vote goes to Benson. I don't like classy chicks, I prefer dirty ex-strippers, thankyouverymuch. (Our Book of Scrap)- The Cubs, desperate to win, were fucking cheaters in 2003. (Foul Balls)- If Derek Jeter bangs Oprah, will the Yankees win more? (Bugs and Cranks)- One of new Golden State Warrior Brandan Wright 's strengths as a player? Orthodontia. (The Blowtorch)- A preview of the Arizona Cardinals, including Edge James and crack heads, which goes together like peanut butter and jelly. (Kissing Suzy Kolber)- By way of court order, Allen Iverson has to make it rain a lot of ca$h. (The 700 Level)- One of my...
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Message Board Marauder 2.0
2007-07-10 15:55:00
It is Tuesday, which means that it is time for the weekly look around the world of message boards, and the douchebaggery that exists within.NYYFans.com (New York Yankees): "Why is the media so in love with this years Tigers? Because they were overated last year too. what am i supposed to think when a team plays over its head and then we kill them all season and they go into the playoffs limping and didnt even win their division after leading the whole year ?? am i supposed to think thats a great team ??As for this season well nobody couldve predicted their offense being this good. they simply werent this good last year. but again we will see what happens. i remember the 04 marlins and the 06 white sox starting off like gangbusters too and then both missing the playoffs." - donniesrecordholdsupBlue Jay Way: "Cito Gaston was all business, as were the players. They expected to win. They had T-shirts saying 3 for 3 in '92. They knew from day 1 what they wanted to do, and when that happ...
More About: Texas Rangers , Chicago Cubs , Kansas City Royals , Board , San Francisco Giants

Linkage
2007-07-09 21:46:00
The best of Monday sports blogs around the internet, along with this picture of Christina Aguilera, which is one of my all-time favorites. I post this because she just announced she is pregnant, and will soon be a mom with a kid, which means she loses some of her hotness - until she gets old enough to be crowned a MILF. Anyway, enjoy...- Hilarious video/audio of a woman freaking out when her kid gets into a fight at a hockey game. Language is NSFW, so be warned. (100% Injury Rate)- The Homerun Derby is lame this year. Apparently, Alex Rios doesn't inspire confidence. (Winning the Turnover Battle)- Will LSU head coach Les Miles be the next coach at Michigan? (The Wizard of Odds)- The Dodgers sent PMS to the All-Star Game, literally. (Bugs and Cranks)- Broadcasters who have been in trouble with the law. Kirk Herbstreit really should have stayed away from that truck filled with button down shirts. (The Sports Hernia)- Eric Byrnes has a misshaped head, and he dives too much, but his on...
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Breaking Down Barry Bonds' Hecklers
2007-07-09 18:02:00
While the San Francisco Giants were in St. Louis this weekend, Barry Bonds got the typical boos and jeers he experiences on every road trip. However, one particular heckler got his attention on Sunday. This is how the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold writes it: "During San Francisco's batting practice Barry Bonds and teammate Dave Roberts shared a chuckle at the oversized Giants hat worn by Marty Prather, who is known as 'Sign Man' around Busch Stadium. Prather had a Giants hat approximately 20 sizes too big balanced on his head, and he carried a sign that told Bonds that Prather had found his hat. Bonds took the jab with a grin, pointing from the batting cage and asked: 'How much for the hat?' Bonds, who has been showered with boos this year and was thrown a syringe last year, later yelled: 'That's the best one I've seen.'"This incident let to the thought - which signs and antics aimed at Bonds have been the best? We'll take a look:The SyringeLast year in San Dieg...
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Linkage
2007-07-06 21:49:00
Best of the Friday sports blogs:- The British have banned Homer Simpson from the All England Club at Wimbledon . Well, posters of him anyway. Why do you hate cartoons, English people? (Our Book of Scrap)- Some suggestions for Playboy on women in the sports world who need to strip and let us see their goodies. (You Been Blinded)- Interesting entry about the the bigotry surrounding the Cleveland Indians logo. I didn't used to care about this issue until a Native American came and spoke to one of my classes when I was in college about how hurtful this was. It was a powerful speech, and it changed my view. (Bugs and Cranks)- Some players who may have gone unappreciated in the steroid era. (Joe Sports Fan)- Barry Bonds is a cheater, and so are his fans. (Larry Brown Sports)- ESPN has competition. A look at the real "Who's Now." I particularly enjoy the Caveman Region. (Loser With Socks)- Hard to argue with this point. America prefers terrorists to Negro QB's. (Nation of Islam Sports Blog)
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Boxing Is More Dangerous than Football....Isn't It?
2007-07-06 20:38:00
Boxing is undoubtedly a violent sport. It is simply two men in a ring trying to hit each other and evade being hit. Injuries are common, hence the need for "cut men" in each fighter's corner. Blood is a common sight, as are huge welts and bruises.Some people have a problem with companies such as HBO making money off of a violent form of entertainment. But you rarely hear such things about other sports, even though there is ample evidence that injury and death is common outside of the boxing ring.If I told you that in America, deaths were more common in football than in boxing, most of you would probably laugh.However, the Journal of Combative Sport reports that there have been 686 deaths in the United States from boxing. However, there are a few things to keep in mind.First of all, these reports cover more than boxing as we know it today. The Journal specifically states that they record deaths "in bare-knuckle pugilism, amateur and professional boxing, and Original Toughm...
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All-Injury Team
2007-07-06 15:17:00
Major League Baseball's first half was filled with players struggling with injuries. Should these players get healthy, they will provide significant contributions during the second half of the season.- C/DH Mike Piazza: Piazza has not played since injuring his shoulder in late April. Up to that point, he was playing well, hitting .282, though he had hit only 1 homerun in 103 at-bats. Oakland will need his production, as they rank 13th in the American League in runs scored.- 1B Mark Teixeira: Hurt in the beginning of June, Teixeira was having a great season at the plate, hitting .302 with 12 HR and 41 RBI. Due to their embarrassing pitching staff, Texas is too far out for him to make any real difference in the standings, but he would be the premiere player on the trading block if he came back healthy.- 2B B.J. Upton: The Devil Ray finally was breaking out this year, hitting .320 with 9 HR, 31 RBI and 13 stolen bases. He still can't field, as evidenced by his .952 fielding percentag...
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Linkage
2007-07-05 22:37:00
The best stuff from sports blogs around the web, including Cheryl Tweedy :- Couldn't agree with this more. Centerfield in Minute Maid Park is an absurd place to put a hill. (The 700 Level)- When I was younger, Lex Luger was one of my favorite wrestlers. Unfortunately, he took a pretty hard fall from grace. (Railbird Central)- A good battle between Ashley Judd and Cheryl Tweedy in Scrap's ongoing "Hottest Wife or Girlfriend in Sports" contest. (Our Book of Scrap)- With Jeremy Roenick retiring, this blogger has said good-bye to hockey for good. (Six Pack Sports Report)- The best tribute to Dice-K you'll read, including a good Lizzy Borden reference. (Josh Q. Public)- These bloggers are not buying Floyd Landis ' claim that he didn't cheat. For that matter, they're not buying that Lance Armstrong didn't, either. (Sons of Sam Malone)- The Righteous Reasoners have a little something to say about Blogfrica and the large breasted white devils at Girls Gone Sports. (Nation of Islam Spor...
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Whatever Happened to QuesTec?
2007-07-05 15:55:00
Back in 2002, the baseball world was aghast at the introduction of the QuesTec "Umpire Information System." There was not a journalist, umpire or pitcher who thought it was a good idea. Frustration with the system was evident.Supreme blowhard Curt Schilling acted like his typical self, throwing a temper tantrum and smashing a QuesTec system with a bat after a bad performance while with the Diamondbacks.The MLB umpires union filed a grievance against the commissioner's office that went nowhere. First, they withdrew the unfair labor practice charge, then they reached a "settlement" that changed nothing, only stating that baseball would use more than QuesTec to evaluate umpires.Dan Patrick got into the act as well, stating in 2003 that the Umpire Information System could "decide the outcome of the World Series" if a team from a QuesTec ballpark played a team that did not use QuesTec at their home field. Safe to say that did not happen, as in 2003, the Florida Marlins (non-QuesTec) bea...
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Message Board Marauder
2007-07-03 18:13:00
Is there anything funnier or, depending on your perspective, more annoying than an internet message board know-it-all who always has the answers to what ails your team (I mean besides bloggers who know it all)? You know the type. They continually bring up asinine trade scenarios they think are realistic, like Anthony Reyes and John Rodriguez for Dontrelle Willis or Doug Mientkiewicz and Melky Cabrera for Mark Teixeira. If not discussing trade possibilities, they overreact to every possible misstep that goes along with a 162 game season, screaming to get rid of guys who have endured a slump or bad game.There are many other offenses that can lead to someone being an internet message board jackoff. In what will hopefully become a weekly feature, we scoured team and fan message boards to bring you the very finest in douchebaggery. Cards Talk (St. Louis Cardinals): "Tony LaRussa has lost the support of his players and (G.M.) Walt Jocketty has lost the support of the ownership contrary to...
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Just Be Glad Your Manager Wasn't One Of These Guys
2007-07-02 15:36:00
With the firing of Jerry Narron in Cincinnati and the resignation of Mike Hargrove in Seattle, managers have come to the forefront of baseball discussions. While the firing of Narron was justified, the exit of Hargrove raised some eyebrows.Still, while some fans of the Mariners and Reds are assuredly happy to see these two go, they were not monumental failures. Hargrove had a career winning percentage of .503, while Narron's was .460. Those numbers are relatively fantastic compared to some of the records compiled previously in baseball history. In fact, there are sixty-eight managers in baseball history who have career winning percentages under .300. Needless to say, most didn't stay around very long. A look at some of them, with a few very interesting stories along the way, including the use of monkey testosterone:(In parenthesis: career record, winning %)- Bob Addy (8-23, .258): A player/manager who was credited with the first slide in the game, he managed parts of two seasons f...
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Linkage
2007-06-30 22:02:00
The best from around the internets:- Really good tips on how to increase traffic at your blog. (You Been Blinded)- The Texas school system is ripe with sizzling teachers who happen to be Houston Texans cheerleaders. (Our Book of Scrap)- That's assault, brother! Tigers pitcher indicted on felony charges for clubhouse fracas. (Lion in Oil)- Kige Ramsey makes more hilarious YouTube videos, and he wants no part of your silly IPhone! (Sons of Sam Malone)- Tennis player Tatiana Golovin (pictured) will wear whatever damn color underwear she wants. (The Sporting Orange)- I think it's safe to assume that Julio Lugo is not too popular in Boston, considering this guy would rather see Steven Hawking at the plate for the Red Sox. (Surviving Grady)
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ESPN Employees Read Your Blog and They Don't Like It
2007-06-30 16:40:00
ESPN employees hate you. And me. They also think we are fat, dress poorly, have bad manners and lead worthless lives. Or so I was told.Yesterday (June 30), I wrote what I thought was a rather sarcastic brilliant review of the World Wide Leader's foray into the realm of mini-series and made-for-TV movies.Stemming from the highly unanticipated upcoming 8 part mini-series The Bronx Is Burning, I delved into previous ESPN efforts such as A Season On The Brink and showered them with ridicule praise.Then it happened. A bombshell of seething fury and asperity was unleashed in the comments section. Innocence was lost and shame was felt. DOTD had been invaded by ESPN.Don't they say those "those, who can't do, teach"? I guess these days it's "those who can't do, blog".I'm going to take a minute to defend the WWL. Season on the Brink was 5 years ago. Since then, they have made Playmakers, picked up the Contender, and made a very, very good movie called Four Minutes. I have very much enjo...
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Make Your Reservations for the Emmy's Right Now, ESPN
2007-06-29 18:54:00
One of the greatest cinematic achievements in modern times was A Season On The Brink, the 2002 ESPN movie about Bobby Knight. The film had Brian Dennehy brilliantly playing the former Indiana coach. In one of the great injustices of award show history, Dennehy was absolutely robbed of both a Golden Globe and Emmy in the "Best Actor in a Made For Television Movie" category. Inexplicably, that honor went to William H. Macy's interpretation of a retarded salesman in the utterly forgettable Door to Door.To make up for this snub, ESPN has come roaring back. Starting on Monday, July 9, immediately after the Home Run Derby, the Worldwide Leader will premiere an 8 part mini-series called The Bronx Is Burning. This is how ESPN describes it on the official website for the film: "The Bronx is Burning is the story of the 1977 Yankees quest to win their first world championship in 15 years despite being racked with turbulence, turmoil and dissension."The commercials for this have been absolutel...
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Greatest Performances in All-Star Game History
2007-06-29 15:32:00
With MLB's annual All-Star Game set to go on July 10 in San Francisco, it is a good time to look back and remember the greatest performances in All-Star Game history (In chronological order).- Carl Hubbell, 1934At the Polo Grounds, the N.Y. Giants pitcher threw 3 innings while allowing only 2 hits and no runs. He is best remembered in this game for striking out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jimmie Foxx in succession.- Lou Gehrig, 1937In his final full season as a player, Gehrig went 2 for 4 with a double, a homerun and 4 RBI to help the American League to an 8-3 win.- Arky Vaughan, 1941The Pirates shortstop went 3 for 4 and hit 2 homeruns to go with 4 RBI and 2 runs scored at the 1941 game. His production was not enough however, as the N.L. lost to the A.L., 7 to 5.- Ted Williams, 1946Playing at his home park in Boston, Williams had what is arguably the greatest performance in All-Star Game History . He went 4 for 4 with 2 homeruns, 5 RBI and 4 runs scored. He set or tied records that s...
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Football Sabermetrics Are A Lie!
2007-06-28 15:45:00
For a few weeks, ESPN.com has been running a series of articles about the most overrated and underrated players in the NFL at their respective positions. Not terribly original, but it's a quiet time in the NFL right now, so it's understandable.The essential problem with these articles are their use of sabermetrics in defining who the players are. K.C. Joyner, who calls himself "The Foot ball Scientist," is the author of these pieces and one of the first people to try and use sabermetrics in football. The thing is, it does not work in that sport.Using metrics in baseball is completely natural. One of the most engaging aspects of baseball is the myriad of numbers and different combinations of such that creates tantalizing, unique analysis of each player. The reason this works is because of the one-on-one nature of the sport. It is always pitcher vs. batter, with fielders as the support system. This is why pitchers get wins and losses next to their names.Football is a completely diffe...
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The Zodiac Signs are All-Powerful...Or Completely Stupid
2007-06-27 18:27:00
A lot of nutjobs people believe wholeheartedly that our birthdays, and corresponding astrological signs represent what type of personality we have. So we decided to do some research and figure out if there is any truth to the rumors as far as athletes are concerned. Decide for yourself.- Aries (March 21 to April 20) / Personality Traits: The Aries male is a natural rebel. He loves to defy authority and he thinks he was born smarter than anyone else ... Thanks to his rash way of pushing his superiority, he's liable to fall flat on his face more than once.- Danny Almonte- Jason Kidd- Pete RoseWe would say that these three fit the bill, at least if Kidd's wife is telling the truth about him. But cheating in the Little League World Series and gambling your life away qualifies as falling flat on your face.- Taurus (April 20 to May 20) / Personality Traits: Plans for tomorrow carefully ... Quiet, practical soul, as sensible and down-to-earth as an old pair of shoes ... Slow to move to a...
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That Was an Interesting 24 Hours
2007-06-27 15:52:00
Brendan Ryan never has been much of a homerun hitter. In over 1,000 career at-bats in the minor leagues, Ryan hit all of 6 round trippers, which is roughly one for every 180 at-bats.So when the St. Louis Cardinals rookie shortstop hit what proved to be the game-winning homerun off Mets reliever Scott Schoeneweis, he was understandably giddy. In separate interviews, he called it both "the biggest swing" and "the best moment" of his life.What undoubtedly made it even sweeter was the odd predicament he found himself in on Monday, as he tried to make his way to Shea Stadium from the team hotel:He hopped into a taxi from the team's Manhattan hotel, told the driver to take him to Shea, to the New York Mets, "to the blue and orange." The cab took him to Yankee Stadium. Late to the ballpark, he found his clothes frozen by his teammates. As they thawed, the clothes dripped water onto his glove.He tried to blow dry his gear and blew a fuse in the visitors' clubhouse, knocking power out in, ...
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Thank You
2007-06-27 15:49:00
Want to send a big thank you out to Doug at Our Book of Scrap for the new banner. It's greatly appreciated!
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Anyone Know Where The High School Kids Hang Out?
2007-06-26 17:02:00
Putting high school athletics on television used to be a unique experience, saved for local or regional cable stations, and most of those were postseason games. Outside of the McDonald's All-American Game, there were no high school sports on television.Then LeBron James leaped into the national consciousness, and ESPN began showing his high school basketball games. A trend started to develop when ESPN and Maxpreps announced a deal last July that allowed the two companies to "improve coverage of high school football through an exchange of content and promotional support."Now comes word that ESPN will put together the first ESPNU High School All-American Game in football.Oh, but that's not not all. ESPN has other ways to exploit showcase these young athletes:Besides the game itself on ABC, ESPNU will televise the week's practices and ESPN2 will air a special skills competition on Jan. 4.Well, at least we can count on the Worldwide Leader not to exploit broadcast high school kids in...
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Shoulder-High We Bring You Home
2007-06-25 15:26:00
We often look at athletes as beyond human, doing things that normal people cannot do. Then we are suddenly reminded that they, too, are mortal, and are susceptible to the same rules of life as we all are. With the news of former Giants closer Rod Beck passing away at age 38, now seems like an appropriate time to remember some other athletes that left us too soon.- Pistol Pete MaravichMaravich died at the age of 40 of a heart attack attributed to having been born with only one coronary artery instead of two. Maravich was a legendary scorer, holding the all-time NCAA record to this day, averaging 44.2 points per game. His life after basketball was muddled, as he struggled to find an identity. Maravich was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in May of 1987. He would die seven months later, on January 5, 1988.- Flo HymanConsidered by some to be the best female volleyball player ever, Hyman died on the sidelines during a game in Japan on January 24, 1986 of an aortic dissection as a r...
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The Future On Display
2007-06-22 20:01:00
The rosters for the 2007 Future s Game, played during All-Star weekend, have been announced and fans of every Major League team will have a chance to see the best their organization has to offer.The youngest player chosen is World team member and pitcher Deolis Guerra, a Mets farmhand who just turned 18 in April. The oldest is Freddy Sandoval, a third baseman in the Angels farm system who turns 25 August. He is also a member of the World team. The U.S. team is stacked with players from recent drafts, and fans should be familiar with many of them.2005 looks like it will become a fruitful draft, as all five of the U.S. team's outfielders were first round picks that year. The outfield is made up of prospects Colby Rasmus (Cardinals), Jay Bruce (Reds), Jacob Ellsbury (Red Sox), Cameron Maybin (Tigers), and 2005 first overall pick Justin Upton (Diamondbacks). Other notable U.S. players are third baseman Evan Longoria (Devil Rays) and pitchers Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers), Matt Garza (Twi...
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Mike Maroth to Save the Cardinals
2007-06-22 19:32:00
So, Ken Rosenthal says the Cardinals acquired Mike Maroth. That's good. How exciting. He is holding opponets to a .947 OPS this year and has more walks than strikeouts. Not to mention his career .292 opponents batting average against. So he'll fit right in. Just put his locker right next to Kip Wells'. It's pretty disturbing when you're counting on a guy with a 5.06 ERA to improve your pitching staff. Excuse me while I go take a cold shower to calm myself down from the horror joy I am feeling right now.
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Gotta Be The Shoes...Or Not
2007-06-22 16:37:00
Michael Jordan will always be remembered as one of the greatest basketball players ever. Even his unfortunate stint in Washington won't change that. But his real legacy might be his shoes. Air Jordans were the sneaker every kid wanted to own, no matter if you grew up in the city or the suburbs.Those sneakers were special, but not all versions of athlete endorsed shoes have turned out so great. Some were downright ugly. Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder, but we are going to attempt to bring you the worst of athlete endorsed footwear.- David Robinson's Nike Air Command ForceA hideous shoe. The "FORCE" on the tongue stood out too much, and the small amount of yellow-green coloring around the heel looked like they were trying too hard to be edgy. Not to mention the out-of-place electric blue "Nike Air" stitching on the back of the shoe. The shoe just didn't work. It seemed like they were going in too many directions and couldn't agree on one.- Andre Agassi's Nike...
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Heads Up!
2007-06-21 16:34:00
If things like this happened more often, soccer would be more popular.
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Get Your Air Here! Cheap Air!
2007-06-20 18:53:00
Soccer fans around the world are known for being passionate, loyal and often insane about their teams. So it should come as no great surprise that a business in China tried to capitalize on the sport's immense popularity. By selling air. The company, Beijing Lunar Village Aeronautics Science and Technology Co., was going to sell bags of "World Cup Air", until the Beijing Administration for Industry and Commerce refused its application to sell "special air from a special place":The Chaoyang District People's Court ruled against the company's proposal to sell green plastic bags full of air from stadiums that hosted matches in the 2006 World Cup in Germany.Li Jie, the company's chief executive officer, had planned to sell the bags to soccer fans for 50 yuan ($6.60) each. It won't be long before owners of American sports franchises pick up on this trend and sell assorted "souvenirs".In fact, we have no doubt that St. Louis Cardinals owner Bill DeWitt is making a phone call this mor...
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Comparing Soccer Players to Fruits, Blasting the MLS - and Other Stuff
2007-06-19 22:24:00
Apparently, the MLS isn't so popular in Europe. For that matter, it doesn't seem America is, either. Some soccer, er, football writer from the UK and Irish version of Yahoo! Sports named Sean Fay is so heartbroken that soccer is over for the summer, he comes up with a "list of things for a football fan to do this summer."Among them is this:3. Start following "soccer"Apparently a sport called "soccer" is set to explode in America this summer, with some English guy having been brought over to give one the "franchises" a boost. We are not sure exactly what this sport involves but we asked the MLS to explain it to us and they told us: "it is like the game you call football, only more EXTREME BABY!" Cool - it sounds totally awesome man! We think that's an insult. In fact, we're pretty damned sure of it. Problem is, we have no idea what it's supposed to mean. None. We're no soccer/football fan, but we do know that the MLS uses the same rules as FIFA. So how it's more EXTREME BABY! ...
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