ajd Page 106 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Even Nationals Beat Writer Realizes Writing About The Nationals Is An Awful Job
Over the weekend Nationals beat writer Chico Harlan must have accidentally ingested some sodium pentothal, since he oddly stated in an interview that he "doesn't like sports," which aggravated all five of the Nats' fans....
The Rocket That Fell To Earth And Landed On Top Of Mike Piazza
Jeff Pearlman's "The Rocket That Fell To Earth" extinguishes the leftover burning embers of Roger Clemens' baseball dignity in one big 320-page stomp. But Mike Piazza won't be pleased with this book either....
Curt Schilling Is Hanging Up His Bloody Sock Forever
Curt Schilling is retiring after 23 years of MLB service. There will be no comeback. His press conference, of course, was held on 38 Pitches. I'm skeptical. [Sox and Dawgs]...
NFL Player Tries To Straighten Out His Woman With A Mop Handle
Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Cornell Green seems to have been upset with the mother of his two children over something. Sometimes it takes a little more to get a lady to just listen. [TBO]...
Jets Want Some Of That Jay Cutler Goodness
The Jets are reportedly very interested in trading for Denver's laser-armed crybaby. What, no confidence in Kellen Clemens and Brett Ratliff? Preposterous! [NYDN]...
Roy Williams Doesn't Like It When Cheerleaders Cry
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
God Just Didn't Let Him Know How To Beat Arizona
"God sent Moses to free Israel. God sent Gary Waters to resurrect Cleveland State. I really believe that. I believe that 100 percent. [Yahoo!Sports]...
It Appears Bob Knight Has Been Sitting Too Close To Bob Ryan
So that's it for the first 75% of today's NCAA not-so-craziness. Sussman told me can't type any sentence that doesn't fit onto a bingo card and he's beginning to hallucinate....
The One With The Most Retarded Story About Pitt's DeJuan Blair
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another....
Even The Rowdiest Of Rowdy Rams Couldn't Help VCU Defeat UCLA
I have a hunch the inside of this guy's hat smells like a mixture of deviled eggs and a dirty aquarium. Can hair have halitosis?...
Duke Haters: Stop Calling Blue Devils Gay
Much like the Yankees and the Cowboys, Duke's basketball program is an easy target for collective hate. One writer accepts this, but she's disturbed by the rampant homphobia that comes with it....
Brett Myers Is Raising His Son To Be A Redneck Off The Old Block
• Those are very popular shirts at the Florida Wal-Mart: And there's nothing wrong with being a redneck — it seemly means you like working outside in the sun. Like his dad. [The Fightins]...
Donte' Stallworth: Grief-Stricken, But Probably Headed To The Clink
Police won't confirm a television report that Browns' receiver Donte' Stallworth had a .12 BAC level the morning he ran down a pedestrian in Miami Beach. Police will confirm when they "make an arrest." [Cleveland.com]...
This Is Why Warm-Up Drills Are Dangerous
Stan Simpson, Illinois frosh, killed in the low post during practice... no, of course he wasn't. But I'm sure his whole face smells like Wilson right now. [The Sports Hernia]...
Working The New Orleans Hornets Halftime Show Is Just Humiliating And Painful
On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Hornets had another halftime spectacle go horribly awry. One of their French Quarter Flyers completely destroyed his ankle during a routine. Photo after the jump — if you dare....
Florida Panthers Fans Have Pride In Their Hockey Club
• Show us your John Vanbiesbroucks!: Well. Oh my. Maybe she just had open heart surgery and wanted to show off her scar?(SEMI-NSFW) [Total Pro Sports]...
Split Open And Melt
Aaron Boone talks about his upcoming open heart surgery. [NYT]...
Manny Ramirez Calls His Chinaman
I'm told that's not racist. That's the name for the a left-arm spinner....
The Binghamton "Bad Newz" Bearcats Captivate The World, Make More Off-Court Headlines
Binghamton winning the America East title and earning its first NCAA tournament berth is the only positive news that's come out about the school in recent months....
Gus Johnson Handcuffed Saturday Morning After Outburst At Memphis Restaurant?
So sayeth The Big Lead: "Sources say Johnson had become increasingly surly during his dining experience, and complained vociferously about the service and his food." [The Big Lead]...