November 28, 2009 – It's only the beginning of the third quarter and Florida is already thrashing Florida State 30-0. This will only end in tears. I'm just not sure if it will be Tim Tebow or Bobby Bowden producing said tears. More »
Below-Freezing Wind Chill Not Enough To Deter Grey Cup Revelers
November 28, 2009 – An "ice hazard" and wind chills dipping to four-below-zero didn't stop thousands of Canadians from turning out to attend today's Grey Cup parade in Calgary.
Stephen A. Smith Sure Is Reaping The Benefits Of Allen Iverson’s ‘Retirement’
November 28, 2009 – Stephen A. Smith has been everywhere recently, propping himself up as the "go-to guy" for all things Allen Iverson-related. Smith "broke" the retirement story, and now he's got his hands all over an "exclusive" report regarding Iverson's future on FoxSports.com. Smith, who is employed by FoxSports... More »
Your Late Afternoon College Football Viewing Open Thread
November 28, 2009 – The big game this afternoon appears to be Florida State at Florida. Tim Tebow will play his final game at the "Swamp" and Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden will try to remember he is coaching in a football game.
In Detroit, Even Production Trucks Are Burning
November 28, 2009 – A small fire in an FSN Detroit production truck prevented Pistons fans at home from watching most of the second half of Detroit's 104-96 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Bud Selig To Step Down After 2012 Season
November 28, 2009 – According to a report in the Chicago Tribune, Selig intends to call it quits after the 2012 season. If an official portrait is ever commissioned, I would suggest using the above photo.
Chris Bosh’s Groin Is Probably Sore Today
November 28, 2009 – Paul Pierce posterized Chris Bosh on a dunk during Boston's 116-103 victory over Toronto yesterday. In the process, Pierce kneed Bosh in the groin and then was assessed a foul for taunting. More »
It Takes Two Fights, But Hockey Pugilists Finally Get It Right
November 28, 2009 – Craig Rivet of the Sabres and Daniel Carcillo of the Flyers fought not once, but twice last night during Buffalo's 4-2 win. The first fight was mediocre and the Philly faithful made their feelings known with a lackluster, tepid response. Round 1 A lot of clutching and grabbing but nothing really... More »
Ben Roethlisberger’s Brain Deemed Unfit To Participate In NFL Game
November 28, 2009 – Jay Glazer has reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers will pin their hopes on the right arm of Dennis Dixon for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens after it was decided that Ben Roethlisberger won't play due to "exercise-induced headaches." [FoxSports]
Your Early Afternoon College Football Viewing Open Thread
November 28, 2009 – Hopefully, the Clemson-South Carolina game doesn't take an ugly turn like it did in 2004 when a brawl broke out in the 4th quarter during Lou Holtz's last game as head coach of the Gamecocks.
The New Jersey Nets Are Not Very Good At Basketball
November 28, 2009 – The Nets are now sitting at 0-16 after losing to the Sacramento Kings 109-96 Friday night, leaving them one loss shy of tying the NBA record for season-opening futility, previously accomplished by the Heat (1988) and Clippers (1999). Head coach Lawrence Frank went so far as say that the Nets... More »
Ladies And Gentlemen, Allow Me To Present Your UFL Champions, The Las Vegas Locomotives
November 28, 2009 – The Jim Fassel-coached Las Vegas Locomotives beat the Florida Tuskers 20-17 in overtime in front of 14,801 fans to claim the first UFL championship. And what a way to cap off a thrilling, pressure-packed UFL season.
So, Did Anything Interesting Happen Yesterday?
November 28, 2009 – I made a promise to myself that after overindulging on everything on Thanksgiving, I was going to lay low yesterday. No television, no internet, just peace and quiet. More »
Yeah, I’m Sure It Probably Feels Like This For Knicks Fans
November 21, 2009 – If it's not bad enough just to be a Knicks fan, the graphics department at YES Network are taking potshots at them. Seeing this probably caused Stephon Marbury to snap out of his delusional state. More »
Chad Ochocinco Doesn’t Want You Catching Any Venereal Diseases
November 21, 2009 – Somewhat making good on a threat he made during the filming of HBO's Hard Knocks, Chad Ochocinco posted a mockup of what a package of Ocho Cinco Condoms might look like.
Canadian Dads Are Sick Of How Much Their Hockey-Playing Daughters Stink
November 21, 2009 – Canadian fathers, already emasculated by their daughters being better hockey players than they ever were, have directed their misplaced aggression at the noxious fumes emanating from their little princesses' hockey gear. Some hockey dads from British Columbia have invented a product that they claim... More »
The Fruit Of Chris Cris Collinsworth’s Loins Is A Pretty Good Football Player
November 21, 2009 – Austin Collinsworth, son of Bengals great/awkward commentator Cris Collinsworth, has won the Paul Hornung Award, given to the top high school football player in Kentucky.
Japanese Gaming Cards With Photoshopped NBA Players Are Disrespectful To Frowns
November 21, 2009 – Can you see that I am serious? Really, I have no idea what the hell is going on here or how to explain it - all I know is that these photoshops are hilarious. From what I can decipher, there is some Japanese video game series called The King of Fighters, which I assume must be something like Mortal... More »
Your Late Afternoon College Football Viewing Open Thread
November 21, 2009 – Shazam! Actually, "lame" is a good way to describe today's slate of football games. Do you know what might make these games at least tolerable? Booze - lots of it.
This Is Exactly Why Only Goons Should Be Allowed To Fight
November 21, 2009 – Sweet sassy molassey was this an ugly fight. Flyers center Danny Briere makes it abundantly clear why he has only been credited with two fights during his career with yesterday's atrocious "brawl" with Marc-Edouard Vlasic of the San Jose Sharks. Ouch. More »
