ajd Page 117 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Good Things Happen To Those Who Tweet
Deadspin Twitter consumers: I've been told it is finally publishing current stories. Do whatever it is you're supposed to do with this information. [DeadspinTwitter]...

Mitch Albom Has A Few Things To Get Off His Chest
Yesterday afternoon, Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom appeared on Scott Van Pelt's radio show to offer his insights on the rickety state of American journalism. Yes, pamphleteer fans: Mitch Albom hates blogs....

Dear A-Rod: There's a Curly-Haired Boston Writer Who Still Loves You
Dan Shaughnessy sticks up for Alex Rodriguez on Dan Patrick Show. [DanPatrick.com]...

One Couch Bunny From A-Rod Photo Is A <em>New York</em> Magazine Intern
One lucky lady just so happened to pick the right weekend to go club-hopping down in the Bahamas. And one lucky magazine just so happens to have her available to comment....

If Only Scott Norwood Had This Information Available To Him At The Time
"How To Avoid Choking Under Pressure." [Scientific American]...

Roy Oswalt Is Pissssssed
"A-Rod's numbers shouldn't count for anything. I feel like he cheated me out of the game." [MLB.com]...

Ex-Vike Robert Smith Goes To The Blog Mattresses Against Mike Florio (Update)
As blogs become more and more mainstream, comment sections have been invaded by some higher-profile participants. (See: Wilfork, Bianca.) But Ex-Viking Robert Smith has taken his beef with PFT's Mike Florio even further....

Erin Andrews Once Again Disposes Of All Sexy Sportscasting Competition
For the second year in a row, America's Sideline Princess wins Playboy's Sexiest Sportscaster of the year award. Playboy.com has a YouTube tribute to Andrews' super-sexy microphone fiend technique. Enjoy. [Playboy.com](Kinda NSFW)...

A-Rod Just Days Before His Baseball Legacy Was Tarnished Forever
Radar online snags photos of Alex Rodriguez on his Bahamian getaway weekend nuzzling with what appears to be a not-so-shemale-y type. Selena Roberts is actually hiding in that black purse on the chair. [RadarOnline]...

Here's The Duke-UNC Open Thread For You To Discuss Your Relationship Problems And Possibly This Game
Enjoy yourselves tonight as much as young Bobby Frasor did last Spring. He actually stopped by the 850 The Buzz radio station today to talk about the Duke-UNC rivalry and, of course, his infamous jump....

Sideline Ladies Want Their Shot At Big Boy's Play-By-Play Club
But the Sideline Princess is fine, thank you: "That's not to say that women don't have a place in play-by-play, but … I really like being the eyes and ears on the field." [Buffalo News]...

Sports Columnist's Attempt At Keeping Himself High All The Time Fails Spectacularly
We're all well aware of the crappy economy's effect on many Americans. Journalists are particularly vulnerable: newspapers are shutting down, salaries are freezing, jobs are scarce. Might as well grow some weed....

Back To Bitches: Tales From Westminster
Once again, Deadspin has deputized Barry Petchesky as its professional pooch reporter to cover the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show mess. Here is his day two report....

Tony Kornheiser Talks About His Future At ESPN
"I don't make enough money that they have to worry about getting rid of me. They can do it if they want to. I hope they choose to retain me." [HappyBirthdayDanLevy]...

And Here's How You Really Know The Brett Favre Era In NYC Is Officially, Blessedly Over
Remember this photo of an overexcited Jets fan prancing around Manhattan on a balmy August afternoon with his homemade Favre jersey soon after the news broke that Brett!Brett!Brett! was coming to town?...

Brett Favre Plans To Exit This Mortal Coil
Ed Werder says Favre's told his agent to inform the Jets that he plans to retire. Again. Rachel Nichols is being dispatched to Hattiesburg, Mississippi immediately. [ESPN]...

Well, This Would Have Been Kind Of Fun
An email came into Deaspin HQ in the wee hours of the evening last night, promising the elusive up-close-and-personal access with some of the SI Swimsuit hussies in celebration of the new issue....

Finally, Enough People Are Injured For Mo Williams To Make The All-Star Team
Chris Bosh is out — Mo Williams is in. Cleveland can now sleep at night. [TSN]...

A-Rod's Self-Centered, Misguided Prickishness Is Astounding
This "exclusive" photo was featured in today's New York Daily News on page 2 above the Mike Lupica column. Unfortunately, you can no longer find it online because A-Rod's people complained about it....
