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At Wimbledon, Court 2 Means You're Ugly
Interesting story from London's Daily Mail where they get an All England Club spokesman to admit the ladies featured on the hallowed Centre Court aren't necessarily the best players, but they are the best-looking players....
The Lightning's Draft Pick Really Does Read The Articles
Q: What's the last book you read? Viktor Hedman: "I don't want to say. The last one was Jenna Jameson, How to Make Love Like a Porn Star." Delightfully tacky, yet literately unrefined. [JoeBoltsFan]...
He's Not A Coffeenerd, But Trent Green Loves His Kids And Niagara Falls
"It's one thing to play football in front of 80,000 fans on Sundays, but it's quite another to write about it knowing 1.5 million of you are used to a pro like Peter King." [SI.com]...
Cheerleading Isn't A Sport. It's A War
"Between 1982 and 2007, there were 103 fatal, disabling or serious injuries recorded among female high school athletes, with the vast majority (67) occurring in cheerleading." Regular old gymnastics had "only" nine. Yikes. [Live Science, via Bob]...
Hirshey: The Gulf Is Closing, But Not THAT Quickly
David Hirshey is the former soccer expert around these parts and one of the world-famous Soccer Jews. He talked to me, Emeritus, about yesterday's U.S. soccer loss to Brazil....
Ozzie Guillen Not Helping North-South Side Relations
It's time for another round of every Chicago baseball fan's favorite game, "Guess The Deleted Expletive In Ozzie Guillen's Anti-Cubs Rant." Or for bonus fun, just make up a word and get an even better quote....
Happiness Broke This High School Pitcher's Leg
Broken bones are commonplace in sports, but a fracture during an on-field post-game celebration is a little more rare. Yet, that's exactly how Auburn high school pitcher Chris Halliday most likely finished his baseball career....
So We All Still Love Soccer Now, Right?
Does anyone know when the next USA soccer game is? Because unless it's this Wednesday*, I'm guessing our nation may have trouble parlaying the magical Confederations Cup showing into a nationwide love affair with the sport....
Aaron Rodgers Is Having A Productive Offseason
Julie Henderson is her name. (Some NSFWishness) She's apparently a "grapefruit heiress" and used to date Russell Simmons. I hope that's not some sort of bizarre euphemism. Oh and Rodgers is reportedly "more focused" thanks to Favre-lessness. [TheBigLead]...
Rex Ryan Classes Up The Legends Suite At Yankee Stadium
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Shaq: Best Big Man Ever, Or Perpetual Second Banana?
We are about to enter the first week in a world in which Shaquille O'Neal is a Cavalier. Diesel's last stop or not, it's worth speculating what his legacy will be. It's not so cut and dried....
I Guess He Watched The Soccer Game Too
I'm certain there's a backstory here. I'm not certain I want to hear it. [The Rookies]...
The Way We Live Now
Calgary trades a defenseman who'll be an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday for...another defensemen who'll be an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday. [AP]...
When Tennis Players Ride The Crimson Tide
Lost in yesterday's huge win for American teenage Melanie Oudin was the loser, former world number one Jelena Jankovic. Turns out she was suffering from a malady you don't normally see on injury reports....
The Definition Of A Team Player
Hey, at least they got him Mark DeRosa, right? Maybe someone better hide sharp objects from Leitch anyway....
In Which Kobe Shows The Mayor Who's Boss
Kobe Bryant thinks he's bigger than the mayor of Los Angeles. And you know what? He's right. Divas don't share the spotlight with anyone....
Sex Or Hockey: The Eternal Debate Rages On
German national hockey player banned for two years for refusing to take a surprise doping test for several hours. He was busy, in "a private moment" with his girlfriend. Several hours? Nice work, Sting. [AP]...
Bottom of the Ninth, Coronas on Ice
Today's Game 6 in the NYC baseball battle royale. It's your last chance to cheer with fellow fans and Corona Specials. The good news? There are 56 more days to Summerbrate on Corona's calendar....