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There Is Exactly One Detroit Tiger Whose Eyes Didn't Sting This Morning
And that would be Jason Grilli, the Detroit Tigers pitcher who at some point in his life probably earned a boy scout badge for being well-prepared. In the Tigers clubhouse celebration last night, Jason Grilli sported the goggles you see above, with battery-powered headlights and windshield wiper...

NFL Week Five, Update #3
• It's been an entertaining game, but... I mean, nothing cool has happened with Terrell Owens. Is that how it's going to be, Eagles fans? Are you going to completely puss out? It's time for someone to take the initiative, storm the field, and at least... I dunno, hit the guy with a bucket of confett...

Happy, Cuddly Tigers
The following are the words of Ray Wert, associate editor with our homeboys Jalopnik. He likes Detroit, cars, and the Tigers... maybe even some combination of Eminem, Kid Rock, and Aretha Franklin. He was fortunate enough to be at the Tigers/Yankees game yesterday (though he didn't get to kiss Jim...

LeftoverDome...
• Last week's record rushing performancy by Paul McCoy... yeah, that might not have been cool. [FanIQ] • Derek Jeter gets a DVR and figures out why everyone hates him so much. [The Phat Phree] • This has made me reconsider naming my first born "Al Jazeera." [Random Thoughts] • Trajan Langdon is beat...

NFL Week Five, Update #2
• This game... it kinda sucked. Just one touchdown all day, and it's not like the defense was overwhelmingly great. The Washington Redskins that was supposed to be rounding into form is still not grasping all the pages of the 700-page playbook. They could muster only three points against the Giant...

David Stern Has A Thing For Cows
I missed it in Marc Stein's Friday blog update, but Stein mentioned that part of the reason that the NBA changed the basketball they use might be complaints from PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. PETA is claiming responsibility, anyway. From their official website:...

NFL Week Five, Update #1
• The Tennessee Titans, eighteen-and-a-half point underdogs, could be in the process of pulling off the upset of the freakin' decade. They lead the Colts 10-0 at the half, behind a beautiful Vince Young touchdown run and a secondary that's held Peyton Manning to 56 yards, and Marvin Harrison without...

Excuse Me While I Kiss This Guy
I know that a lot of you will be commenting with heavy hearts today, in the wake of the Yankees stunning loss to the Detroit Tigers last night. It took the Tigers just four games to oust the Yankees from the playoffs, send George Steinbrenner into a murderous rage, make Brian Cashman hide under hi...

NFL Week Five: Something Crazy Better Happen
Bills @ Bears.This week's biggest storyline revolves around a guy who had some success with his former employer, and now, with his new team, is going to meet his former team for the first time... the hype surrounding Dick Jauron has been crazy this week....

Taking Down The Field Goal Posts: Woo Pig Sooey!
Arkansas 27, (2) Auburn 10. It's rare that upsets of this magnitude are ass-beatings, but there was little doubt about this one. The Razorbacks racked up an astounding 279 yards rushing against that vaunted Auburn defense. And Auburn had two guys with more rushing yards than Auburn's Kenny Irons, ...

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About Last Night...
• MLB Playoffs: Mets 9, Dodgers 5. You know, for a team without any starting pitching, the Mets looked pretty damn good. • College Football: Cal 45, Oregon 24. I don't believe this is the same Nate Longshore that played against Tennessee earlier this year. • MLB Playoffs: Tigers 8, Yankees 3. Jim Le...

Hugh Johnson Project, Update 4
"I think Meg Griffin is a flag girl for the University of Florida." - de los...

To Watch Tonight...
• College Football: Tennessee @ Georgia. They should train that little bulldog to run around and pee on Vols fans. 8:00, ESPN. • Bull Riding: Chihuahua Challenge. Until Wade Boggs comes in and kills all the bulls and all the chihuahuas. 8:00, Vs. • MLB Playoffs: Mets @ Dodgers. Nomar has a left quad...

It's As If They Don't Like A-Rod In New York...
The Yankees/Tigers game is underway right now, and it's as if Joe Torre is already angling to make sure that any blame for their impending early exit from the playoffs is directed at Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod was moved to the 8-spot in the batting lineup today, between Robinson Cano and Melky Cabrera. B...

Hugh Johnson Project, Update 3
"Is it just me, or does Pam Ward look like a hairier, slightly more masculine version of Sean McDonough?" - Brock Landers...

LeftoverDome...
• First, I don't get why anyone would want to kill an elephant. And then, I don't get how they could say they love "being with nature." You're weird, Wade Boggs. I'm glad Norm and Cliff stole your pants. [SBL Radio (mp3 file)] • If nothing else, Jason Whitlock may have been exactly right about Mike ...

Hugh Johnson Project, Update 2
"Illinois' Joe Morgan just assualted, er, I mean just said some unintelligible crap to, no, wait, just tackled an Indiana player. I can't keep my Joe Morgan's straight." - Kill Bill Wirtz...

I Don't Think They Mean That He's A South Carolina Fan
It's not exactly high art, but... it might make you chuckle on a lazy Saturday. I think it's the crudely drawn penis that makes it so amusing to me....

Today In Euro 2008 Qualifiers...
The Premiership is taking the day off in favor of some hot qualifying action for Euro 2008. But don't worry, many of your favorite British football stars still found a way to embarrass themselves....