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2007-09-06 18:59:00 Top 10 Signs You're Caring Way Too Much About Your Fantasy Baseball Playoff (Epic Carnival)10) You're really bent that the last-place team that drafted Pedro Martinez on Opening Day still has himPlayboy Posing Ref Has No Regrets, Yet Hasn't Worked Since (Lion in Oil)Oliveira has been suspended by the Brazilian Football Confederation's refereeing commission since her spread was published.FTT Saves You 239.5 Pages And $25 (Five Tool Tool)We've managed to get our hands on a special sneak preview edition of the upcoming masterpiece of American literature, "Tiki."Scott Van Pelt's Message Board Conundrum (Awful Announcing)The Washington Post's Dan Steinberg who just happened upon a heated "internet" exchange between SVP and another Maryland fanPretending to be a major leaguer for 20 years (100% Injury Rate)The fake Henry had collected and autographed real Bill Henry cards and frequently spoke with schoolchildren about his MLB days.You Can Be My Wingman Anytime (Rumors and Rants)Whi... More About: Stuff , Good , Good Stuff
I'm Not Sure If This Is Cool Or Sad: A Mini-Wrigley?
2007-09-06 18:01:00 A guy in Freeport, Illinois has spent the last five years building the largest replica ever built of Wrigley Field. I can't decide if this is one of the most awesome things ever done or one of the stupidest. You tell me. (Click the pic to view a video of it.)On a recent day, Denny Garkey, 58, wearing bluejeans tucked in muddy rubber boots, a Cubs baseball cap perched on his head, surveyed the field - which looked a bit like an enormous mud puddle. "I am crazy for doing this," he said, shaking his head.Okay, he thinks he's crazy, so I am going with that.With an obsessive attention to detail, this bespectacled insurance fraud investigator has worked nights and weekends, painting walls, mixing mortar and enlisting a small army of Cubs fans to help him in his quest. He has accounted for every last detail: the green scoreboard, the red marquee sign, the WGN press box - complete with the cartoon image of Harry Caray. Even a tiny copper penny has been positioned in the left-field wall, j... More About: Cool , Mini
No More Sports Involving Balls Allowed In Countries Other Than The U.S.
2007-09-06 17:04:00 A kid in some place named Tauranga is already in deep training to become a well-versed adult soccer fan. Oh yeah, Tauranga is in New Zealand. Put a stickpin in that country on the map.A junior rugby player in Tauranga allegedly cut opponents with a shard of glass he hid in his fingers as he shook hands with them at the end of a game.See this is what you get for trying to teach kids sportsmanship. Shaking hands ... pfft ...The Tauranga Sports Club last night confirmed it was investigating the bizarre incident, which allegedly happened at a match involving 10- and 11-year-olds at Welcome Bay last weekend.The club's committee said a report that the piece of glass left five children with deep scratches up to 4cm long was correct.Man I hope Joey Porter doesn't hear about this. He might try it during one of his pre-game riot-inciting trash talking sessions.(Herald)- - - - - - - - - - -If Your Kids Need One Of These, Maybe You Should MoveNew Sport: Kicking Footballs Into Cars And Pretend... More About: Balls , Countries , Ports , Trie
When Did This Happen?
2007-09-06 16:00:00 And why wasn't I notified? Jaime Pressly and Tiffani Amber Thiessen made out on TV?STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Who is the Hottest Wife/Girlfriend in Sports? SEMI-FINALS!
2007-09-06 01:29:00 Okay folks! The time is near. We are down to our last semi-final match. Two of our three finalists have been determined. Who gets to move on to the three-way dance with our #16 seed Elisha Cuthbert and our #17 seed Carmella DeCesare? Will it be our #1 seed, wifey of Jeff Gordon, Ingrid Vandebosch? Or will it be our #19 seed, honeybear of Adam Archuleta, Jennifer Walcott? That, my friend, is up to you!What's this all about?As we all know, athletes are notorious for the trim they pull. But who has done the best? We have taken it upon ourselves to find out, dammit. We chose 31 48 beauties (with the help of our fine readers) and seeded them according to our tastes. Argue with the seedings all you want in the comments section, but somebody had to do it. If you don't like it, change their rankings by simply voting for your faves as we go through the tourney.The seeds:1) Ingrid Vandebosch (Jeff Gordon) Advanced to Semi -Finals (C. Tweedy)2) Gisele Bundchen (Tom Brady) [TKO] Semis: #17 C. ... More About: Sports , Wife , Girlfriend
Today's OBoS @ the EC
2007-09-05 23:10:00 No Upset Here: Appalachian State's Biggest Fans are BuckeyesJust how much joy do you think Ohio State fans took in Michigan's historic defeat at the hands of I-AA Appalachian State on Saturday? Yeah, you're pretty close.The Carny ClubhouseA look back at yesterday's best on the Carnies' very own Web sites. Today's Carny Clubhouse Attendant is Rose McGowan...Yeah, I went nuts today. I also did a Best of EC post. Phew! I am spent.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
The Constant Variety Of Sports: 14.3% Indefinite
2007-09-05 22:36:00 Lakers' Buss gets probation for DUI (AP)Buss was sentenced to five years' probation and fined $1,900. He was not required to appear in court.Punted pat in dad spat (Herald)A promising young punter kicked to the curb by the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots allegedly turned his anger and frustration on his own father, police allege.Four indicted in robbery of Walker (AP)A grand jury indicted four men in the armed robbery of Miami Heat forward Antoine Walker. Two of the men had been charged previously in the robbery of another NBA player.Rocket arrested on marijuana charge (AP)Houston Rockets swingman Justin Reed was arrested Tuesday night in Jackson. He was released from the Hinds County jail after posting a $500 bond early Wednesday, said Capt. Ken Magee of the Hinds County Sheriff's Department.Duquesne's Baldonado suspended after drug arrest (AP)Duquesne junior power forward Stuard Baldonado, one of five players shot on campus last year, was indefinitely suspended Tuesda... More About: Sports , Variety , Indefinite , Ports , The Con
Jose Canseco Was Fast As Hell
2007-09-05 21:30:00 Since we've become a sort of 100% Injury Rate video funnel the last couple of days, we figured what the Hell , let's keep it rolling! Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so people who like to copy people say.As you may know, we love anything related to Jose Canseco . He is just such a complete dumbass. So anytime he opens his trap and it's on video, we are compelled to post it.In this clip with Jim Rome, Jose claims that he used to run the 40 in 4.2 seconds. Yeah, that's right ... Darrell Green fast. In his next interview we hear that Hose claims to have hit more home runs than Barry Bonds.- - - - - - - - - - -Jose Canseco Likes To Golf?The Aaron Rowand Of Baseball FansRedneck Tasers Himself In The SackSTUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Fast
An OBoS Public Service Announcement
2007-09-05 20:51:00 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders have a new Web site.They even have a section call Junior Cheerleaders, but I don't think I want to go there.- - - - - - - - - - -More Cheerleader WannabesBack By Popular Demand: Cheerleaders!Calling All Pro Football Fans!STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Public Service , Public , Service , Announcement , Public Service Announcement
I Wanna Party With These Guys
2007-09-05 20:01:00 You know how there are just some people that know how to have a good time regardless of the situation? The kind of people that if you hang out with them, you are guaranteed a good time? The kind of people that could make a funeral fun? Speaking of funerals...Two South African men have been arrested for going on a drinking spree in a stolen hearse with a body in the back.The men were caught in Soweto after the hearse ran out of petrol, reports the BBC.Damn, they drove it around until it was out of gas? See, these guys are fun!They had asked three women they had met at a drinking den to help push the hearse, but the women told the police.Damn women. Can't trust 'em.Siphiwo Mkhize said he had parked the hearse outside his house while he went inside to get money to buy fuel."It is a shocking thing to realise there are people who could steal a hearse with a dead person inside," he said."Going shebeen-hopping with a corpse takes the cake. What kind of people are these?"Shebeen-hopping? ... More About: Party , Guys , These
Good Stuff ...
2007-09-05 18:59:00 Sirens of Lake Tahoe? (Brahsome)For some reason the USC cheerleaders were in their game whites and frolicking around in Lake Tahoe.52 Teams Enter...Will 1 Team Leave? (OMDQ)With any luck, one will be left standing in the end and earn the right to call itself the worst team in major college football.An interview with a potential All American Football League Player (100% Injury Rate)What makes this league unique is that to compete in it you must have a 4-year college degree.RUGBY DAD SCRUMS TO SCUM FOR LEAVING CHILD IN CAR (SPORTSbyBROOKS)Here's your latest latest candidate for Father of the Year.VIDEO: Meet 'The Real Jays Fans' ... and yes, that's a grass skirt (Red Sox Monster)Yet another among the unfortunate baseball fans among us.World Series Rings - 2001-2006 (Home Run Derby)Let’s take look at some of that Bling.The Opposite of the Fire So and So Website (Simon on Sports)Praising the Genius that Is DontFireAlGroh.comThe Fox Effect (Vegas Watch)How FOX starting the World Se... More About: Stuff , Good , Good Stuff
New Women's Pro Soccer League Set To Fail In 2011
2007-09-05 17:14:00 Based on the rousing success and popularity of the WNBA, a new women's soccer league is set to begin play in 2009. Nevermind the fact that even with David Beckham in its midst, the MLS has had mixed attendance results or the fact that a previous women's soccer league folded after just three seasons back in 2003. They're doing it anyway!Its launch has been bumped back a year to 2009, when the seven-team pro Women's Soccer LLC is set to begin in the spring, league commissioner Tonya Antonucci announced Tuesday.Always a good thing when new sports leagues delay their planned starts.Teams will be based in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New Jersey/New York, St. Louis, and Washington. Several teams are expected to play in MLS soccer-specific stadiums.How many is several? Two? Three? Do the MLS teams know about this plan?"Careful consideration was taken in timing the launch of the league, as team owners are being judicious to ensure that this league is sustainable and successful ... More About: League
Bicycle Jousting!
2007-09-05 16:01:00 Good morning! How about a little bicycle jousting to start your day off on the right foot?http://view.break.com/360951 - Watch more free videosSTUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Bicycle
Today's OBoS @ the EC
2007-09-04 23:04:00 Just in Time for the Holidays: A New Cheerleader Magazine!Just in time for your holiday shopping comes the brand, spanking new Pro Cheerleader Magazine!The Carny ClubhouseA look back at the weekend's best on the Carnies' very own Web sites. Today's Carny Clubhouse Attendant is Holly Valance...STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
The Constant Variety Of Sports: 11.1% Reading
2007-09-04 22:30:00 Wide receiver suspended for borrowing friend's car (AP)The Texas Longhorns suspended wide receiver Billy Pittman for three games Friday after learning he broke NCAA amateurism rules by borrowing a friend's car this summer.Serena reprimanded by chair umpire -- for reading (AP)The eight-time major champion is in the habit of bringing notes to read during changeovers.Oklahoma freshman arrested (AP)Police arrested University of Oklahoma freshman football player Ryan Broyles early Friday on an accusation that he tried to steal gasoline from a convenience store pump.Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson's house invaded, jewelry stolen (AP)One of the men went into the living room and ordered a person to lie on the ground at gunpoint and then bound that person with duct tape. It is unclear if the victim was Robinson or someone else.Hunger strike planned (AP)Temporary workers who clean Oriole Park at Camden Yards say they will begin a hunger strike Labor Day to draw attention to their demands ... More About: Sports , Reading , Variety , Ports , The Con
USC Lines Up Without Their Kicker In Memory Of Mario Danelo
2007-09-04 22:12:00 We make fun of sports here ... a lot ... well, all the time ... but it's also cool to see when someone does something nice. After USC's first TD this year they lined up for the extra point without their kicker in tribute to Mari o Danelo, their kicker who died a tragic death this past offseason.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Memory , Lines , In Memory
Whoopi Goldberg Confirms What I Already Knew
2007-09-04 21:21:00 And that is that she is a loud-mouthed, unfunny, idiot. Just 15 minutes into her much ignored debut on The View she brought up Vick's conviction on dogfighting charges. Guess which side she took?"You know from his background this is not an unusual thing for where he comes from," said Goldberg ."There are certain things that are indicative to certain parts of our country."Co-host Joy Behar seemed shocked at Goldberg's statements."How about dog torture and dog murdering," Behar asked."Unfortunately it's part of the thing," Goldberg replied."You're a dog lover. For a lot of people dogs are sport," she added.Behar continued to shake her head in disgust.Oh my. Where to even begin? Unfortunately it's part of the thing? Unfortunately? You know, racism is part of the South too. I guess the next time someone from the South says or does something negative towards blacks, we should all shrug and say, "Unfortunately it's part of the thing." Or if someone grows up in the inner city and as a... More About: Whoopi Goldberg , Whoopi , Ready , Firms
Today's OBoS @ the EC
2007-08-29 23:04:00 The Carny ClubhouseA look back at yesterday's best on the Carnies' very own Web sites. Today's Carny Clubhouse Attendant is Penelope Cruz...That's it...Rough day.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
The Constant Variety Of Sports: 14.3% Betting ... On Tennis?
2007-08-29 22:36:00 ATP could be subject to gambling-related inquiries (AP)In the aftermath of irregular betting on a match this month involving fourth-ranked Nikolay Davydenko, some players -- including No. 1 Roger Federer -- have said they have heard of money offers to affect the outcomes of tour matches.Oklahoma State dismisses embattled linebacker Odiari (AP)Alex Odiari was let go on Monday for breaking team rules, coach Mike Gundy said. His arrest over the summer had nothing to do with Odiari, a backup, being dismissed, the coach said. Gundy didn't specify which rules were broken.Report: Documents link Couch to doping (AP)Former No. 1 NFL draft pick Tim Couch had doping regimens that called for anabolic steroids and human growth hormone, according to documents obtained by Yahoo.com.Track coach sent to halfway house before full release (AP)The coach of world champion sprinters Tyson Gay and Veronica Campbell was released from federal prison Tuesday after being jailed for embezzlement, theft and ma... More About: Sports , Tennis , Variety , Ports , The Con
A Photo Of Jessica Alba's Ass ... Just Because
2007-08-29 22:15:00 Kudos to CO-ED Magazine.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Photo , Jessica , Jess
Mike Tyson Dates The Mentally Challenged
2007-08-29 21:41:00 That's the only reason I can come up with for this video...Somehow after all the insanity, ear-biting, raping, children-eating, drug-doing, jailtime-spending, tattoo-on-my-facing, and general douchebaggery, Iron Mike still has enough appeal to bag not one, not two, but three hot-looking women ... at the same time.Ladies ... seriously. C'mon now. You're not even trying.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Mike Tyson , Dates , Tyson , Ally
I Am Ordering A Six Pack Of These Bad Boys
2007-08-29 20:50:00 Not for myself of course, for all my ladies...That's right. Fake nipples. It's a fabulous product. I want all my ladies to be able to look like this......anytime of day ... on command ... when I say so ... where was I?(Cityrag)- - - - - - - - - - -Have An Excellent Memorial Day Weekend, Folks!Hot Sports Chicks In Trouble With The LawFHM's New Top 100 Is Out! Weeeee!STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Boys , Pack , These , Erin
Dear Jennifer, Don't Be Mad ... I Swear It Wasn't Me
2007-08-29 20:00:00 It appears that one of our Semi-Finalists in the Hottest Wife/Girlfriend in Sports has been getting more attention than she'd like from one of her "fans."A 20-year-old Aurora man has been charged with felony cyberstalking after he allegedly sent threatening e-mails to a Playboy Playmate who is dating a Chicago Bears player.According to the Kane County state's attorney's office, Edson Diaz, of the 1000 block of North Avenue in the far west suburb, contacted Jennifer Walcott -- Miss August 2001 --through her MySpace Web page at least twice.Seriously, we just think she is gorgeous and nothing more. And my name is not Edson. Edson ... hehe.Aurora police do not believe Diaz personally knew Walcott, 30, who lives in Arizona. In his e-mails, Diaz allegedly called Walcott "white trash" and repeatedly threatened her. In all capital letters and with little punctuation, Diaz allegedly told Walcott she is pathetic and shameful."WHEN I FIND OUT WHERE YOU LIVE IM GONNA GET YOU, THIS IS BARELY ... More About: I Swear
Good Stuff ...
2007-08-29 19:07:00 Ladies and Gents (But Mostly Gents), Your 2007 Hottest Female Athlete: Ashley Force (The FanHouse)Ashley Force, she of the funny car drag racing -- which isn't exactly a sport that sends men into dreamy thoughts of female beauty -- has decisively taken down the fieldDoes Hard Knocks Make Sense from a Coaching Standpoint? (Epic Carnival)Say you are the head coach of an NFL team; do you want your training camp transformed into a nationally televised reality show?Why The Hell Is Colin Cowherd In The Booth This Friday Night? (Awful Announcing)It's a valid question isn't it?If Everday People Were Pro Athletes: Fantasy Football is Like Dating (Pacman Jonesin')There are a lot of good-looking options out there, but no guarantees.Pyle of List College Football Preview: Sleepers, Part I (Pyle of List)Pretty self-explanatory.You can own a piece of Mike Tyson's poop (100% Injury Rate)There's a Los Angeles based company called Celebrity Skin and Bodily Fluids that actually hawks the, uh, re... More About: Stuff , Good , Good Stuff
A Long Overdue Report On The Redneck Trainwreck
2007-08-29 18:25:00 It's been a while since we reported on our favorite pop star-turned sociopath Britney Spears. Seems she's been pretty busy as of late what with allegations of child abuse, a custody battle with her ex- and the like. Amazingly none of that has changed her though. She still doesn't know how behave like a member of decent society or uh ... dress herself.Uh, Brit. That's a shirt. You have no pants on. Normally I would be all for this, but uh, ... no.(Daily Mail)- - - - - - - - - - -In Case You Forgot ... Britney Spears? Yeah, She's Still NutsOur Celebrity Nooner: Britney Spears Has Lost Her Mind (Again)Our Celebrity Nooner: Britney Spears May Also Be Mildly Retarded (Updated)STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Report , Long , TRAI , Redneck , Neck
The Baddest Woman On The Planet?
2007-08-29 17:44:00 You know what a big fan I am of women's MMA if you have spent any time here. I have posted several times on women who are both bad and beautiful. But this lady might be the baddest of them all. Her name is Satoko Shinashi and she is as frightening as she is sexy. Why do I want her to hurt me? (Video courtesy Deuce of Davenport)- - - - - - - - - -Keri Scarr Will Kick Your AssI Keep Telling You...Women's MMA, BabyI've Found My Next WifeSTUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Planet , Woman , Anet , The Planet
Clowns!
2007-08-29 17:07:00 The Web site Worth1000.com has done it again. They've taken famous people and turned them into clowns, or in this case to be more precise, jokers. My all-time favorite prior to this batch was when they turned Bud Selig into a clown.Here are a few of my faves...MLS fan ... coincidence?Why do I think he would love this photo?Not even this look would dissuade me from wanting to do her.For more, click here.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online More About: Clowns
That Whole Children Are Our Future Thing Is Overrated Anyway
2007-08-29 16:02:00 Parents of athletes are notorious for stupidity (see here). They berate officials and coaches, they push their kids to do things they don't want, they fight with other fans, they drop f-bombs at little league games, but this is a new low.A man pleaded guilty in federal court to giving his 13-year-old son steroids while the boy trained to compete internationally on a roller-skating team.James Edward Gahan, 41, formerly of Lady Lake, entered his plea on Friday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas B. McCoun III.A sentencing date has not been set, but Gahan faces a minimum of one year in federal prison. The maximum he could get is a 10-year sentence.Can't we make special laws for scumbags like this? A maximum of 10 years in jail just doesn't feel strong enough. How about instead of jail we force him to ingest large amounts of steroids every day for the rest of his (then shorter) life?Federal prosecutors say Gahan gave his son steroids and other performance-enhancement drugs until at l... More About: Children , Future , Overrated , Thing , Rate
Today's OBoS @ the EC
2007-08-28 23:02:00 Survivor Series: What's the Coolest Jersey in All of Sports? Clippers v. WildThe next challenger to the title will be the Los Angeles Clippers blue threads. Is it cooler than the Wild? Let the voting and commenting commence!The Carny ClubhouseA look back at yesterday's best on the Carnies' very own Web sites. Today's Carny Clubhouse Attendant is Jennifer Aniston...STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
The Constant Variety Of Sports: 14.3% Bammer
More articles from this author:2007-08-28 22:30:00 NASCAR owner admits over $34 million in tax fraud (AP)Gene Haas, the 54-year-old owner of Oxnard-based Haas Automation and NASCAR's Haas CNC Racing, agreed to pay a fine, back taxes and interests totaling more than $70 million, the U.S. Attorney's office said.Sources: More Than 200 Pills Seized From Britt Reid's Pickup (NBC10)The son of Eagles head coach Andy Reid was picked up Thursday for driving erratically and locked up Friday for violating the terms of his bail in an earlier road-rage incident.Pitcher dies from skateboard accident (AP)A pitcher on the South Dakota State University baseball team, Kevin Morsching, died early Monday, a week after being injured in a skateboard accident.Alabama's Castille pleads not guilty (AP)Alabama star cornerback Simeon Castille pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge that he shouted to passengers in a car and challenged them to a fight.AI's stepdad indicted on drug charges (AP)Michael Andre Freeman, 51, will remain jailed until his bond hear... More About: Sports , Variety , Ports , The Con 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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