Locker Page 1019 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

Paul Pierce Gets Massage, Busts Out At World Series Of Poker
New Brooklyn Net Paul Pierce decided to spend part of his summer vacation competing in this year's World Series of Poker this weekend, taking part in the $10,000 pot limit Omaha tournament. Good idea, right? We know he's good for the entry fee, and it sounds like a fun, exciting event to take part i...

Real Life Is Not An Episode Of <em>The Biggest Loser</em>
It is so goddamned humid; I hate everything. Playlist. Let's go....

Houston, You Have A Problem Child: Dwight Howard Is A Rocket
Dwight Howard consummated his long dalliances with the Rockets late yesterday, giving Houston one of the stranger tripartites in the league. You have the hyped-beyond-his-abilities Jeremy Lin, and the former third option James Harden coming off a 26 ppg season — and now Howard, seven feet of shoulde...

I Just Get Out Of The Way And Let It Go
From Pete Dexter’s 2003 novel, Train:...

What Becomes A Legend Most?
Tomorrow gives Andy Murray vs. Novak Djokovic in the men's final at Wimbledon. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal bowed out early this year but that shouldn't stop us from recalling their great rivalry of the not-too-distant past. ...

Candid Shots Of Musicians Playing Sports--Sort Of
Flavorpill has this amusing photo gallery of famous musicians playing sports. Well sort-of playing sports. ...

Slim Thug Is Now Working On Josh Smith To The Rockets
Yooooo @JSmooveNBA...

<em>USA Today Sports</em> Reports Dwight Howard Is And Isn't A Houston Rocket
According to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, Howard has chosen to sign with the Houston Rockets. Amick filed a report and tweeted it out....

Deadspin Up All Night: Hell
Thank you for your continued support of Deadspin. It's Friday! Have fun....

Brad Stevens Just Doesn't Age
One more Brad Stevens shot, from his playing days at DePauw: pic.twitter.com/jsBUW9by2o...

Watch Little Kids Yell At Dwight Howard To Choose The Houston Rockets
The daughter of Rockets GM Daryl Morey apparently made this video with her friends screaming at Dwight Howard to come to Houston. Maybe this gives the Rockets the edge over the other teams vying for Howard. These kids and Howard probably have the same level of appreciation for fart jokes....

Take the Plunge
It's hotter n July here in New York today. Bloggin will be light....

Red Ass Lou Screws The Pooch (Just Like Earl Knew He Would)
Following up on yesterday's Mark Kram article on the Red Sox and Orioles, here’s a bit of Earl Weaverness for you, from a chapter I wrote about the 1974 American League East for It Ain’t Over ‘Til it’s Over:...

This Isn't Happiness on the 4th of July
Some 4th of July pictures......

Vote Huxtable
Via Egotrip, dig this contest over at Bill Cosby's website where you can Vote for The Greatest Cosby Sweater of All-Time. ...

Waterfront Rowdies Brawl for Divisional High Ground
Here's a little taste of Mark Kram writing about the Red Sox and Orioles on the Fourth of July back in 1974:...

Remembering Miss America When America Was American
Beauty pageants are marvelous entertainments, except when they're profoundly offensive, cringe-inducingly awful displays of objectification and spooky double-sided tape mojo. But why quibble? Can't they be both? Can't we simply enjoy the spectacle, especially if we're gazing back at it through the s...

Nothing Says “Happy Independence Day" Like Captain America Punching Hitler In The Face
From Weird Vintage. ...
