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He'll Never Be The Best, But He's Something

Andy Roddick's one of those athletes whose fame outsizes his accomplishments. He's one of the more successful American tennis players, but in the Roger Era, his on-court record will never put him alongside the greats....

The Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest Is America

Is there anything more distinctly American than celebrating our independence by holding a contest to see who could consume the most processed meat? Photographer Erin Siegal and I ventured out to Coney Island to take it all in....

And Here's Something Else That Will Disappoint Andy Roddick

Athletes Now Part Of The Jockosphere

This is the house that Shaq's Twitter built. (Or if you believe some rumors, Shaq's Twitter-savvy cousin, but more on that at another time.) It's Jockipidea and it's here to Jock-tweet your face off or something. [The Jockosphere]...

Oh, And The Mets Looked Great This Weekend

To be fair, Johan Santana did run up against Joe Blanton, a card-carrying furry. Even with this much-needed sweep, it still feels like the Marlins are going to backdoor the NL East when no one's looking.[Philly.com]...

The Mysterious Keith Norfleet Keeps Popping Up (Update)

So this doesn't look great for cuckolded ex Keith Norfleet: "never let anyone or anything come in between you and the one you love because when you do you lose everything." I can't wait for this guy's alibi....

MLB All-Stars Voted In, Red Sox Aplenty

The All-Star rosters have almost been finalized, but there's still the online-popularity contest spot open. Vote Flyin' Hawaiian '09, if you know what's good for ya. [MLB]...

In Other Former NFL Quarterback News...

Quincy Carter has been released by the Abilene Ruff Riders after he flaked out again.The team said he simply didn't show up and had no idea of his whereabouts. And he seemed so re-focused. [LewP]...

And Now Let's Dive Into This Bizarre Steve McNair Situation

First it was a double homicide. Then it was murder-suicide. Now it's just tragic and sad. And TMZ has pictures of the doomed couple parasailing....

Holy Crap, Andy

Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...

Rodderer. Fedrick. Wimbledon Open Thread

I'm sure we'll see this same picture in, oh, 90 minutes: Roddick once again holding his sad plate standing next to a smirking Federer. If you're the gamblin' sort, a Roddick victory pays out ridiculously. Live that dream.[Fanhouse/NBC]...

Steve McNair 1973-2009

Not much more to talk about, as details are still pretty scarce. Sucks to end on this note, but thankfully it's not every day you lose one of the classier and tougher quarterbacks of all time in such horrible fashion....

Rinku and Dinesh Debut

Okay, this isn't exactly crucial stuff in light of recent developments, but in a bit of good news, the hard-throwing brothers pitchers from India/Pittsburgh Pirates prospects both made an appearance for the team's Gulf Coast League affiliate today....

Steve McNair Found Shot to Death [UPDATE]

No joke. A Nashville news channel is reporting he was shot to death in downtown Nashville. A female has also been found dead. More obviously as soon as we know anything. Terrible, terrible news....

Tiger Woods Calls Yankee Stadium Tickets "Overpriced"

This just might be the boldest political stance he's ever taken. He's also "no fan of the h1n1 virus" and thought The Hangover was "funny". Oh, and he's +1 today and tied for the lead at the AT&T National....

College Football's Career Passing Yards Leader Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Video Camera On Roof

There has to be more to the story than that. And there is!...

The Tour De France is, How You Say, "Underway"

Lance Armstrong began his quest for eight with a solid start in the first-stage time trial. And that's the only mention of France we'll have on this July 4th, I can promise you that! East Coast Bias has you covered....

WNBA Star Busted Driving Under The Influence

The Mercury's Diana Taurasi was cited Thursday night in Phoenix, a few hours after her team's win over the Seattle Lone Professional Basketball Franchises....

Hedo Turkoglu Spurns Trail Blazers for Raptors

ESPN is reporting that Toronto is giving him five years and $53 million. In addition, he won't have those pesky playoffs ruining his summers....

F1 Boss Ecclestone: Hitler "Got Things Done"

He also managed to compliment Saddam Hussein and offend black people all in the same interview. And he thinks Hitler was efficient?...