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Afternoon Blogdome: Apparently, Elena Dementieva's Shirt Is Made Of Velcro
• More female tennis trickery: Elena Dementieva shows off her new T-shirt to a curious tennis ball during Olympics practice. The ball says, "I love that pretty blue stripe! Mind if I take a closer look?" [Down The Line] • This is the sort of thing they set you on fire for in China: "You spend your w...
Afternoon Blogdome: First The Jets Get Favre, Now They Get Sterger
• Clearly this is an answer to those breast-flashing problems at the Meadowlands: "Jenn Sterger, a southern girl with flair, is taking her act to New York. In an effort to improve their gameday experience, the New York Jets have hired Sterger as the club’s gameday host." Take a lap, Jenn. [Randy's R...
Hookers and Blow Just Aren't The Newsmakers They Used To Be
Matt Jones comes back and nobody mentions blow? Or his arraignment on felony charges tomorrow? How dare they talk about football during a football game. All joking aside (because we all know how funny felony coke charges are), I'm not sure if this is a racial thing, or just uninformed analysts. Or t...
Athletes Might Be Cheating, You Say?
As the medals are handed out, the accusations of cheating begin. And the Chinese swimmers always seem to be involved in speculation. But if you're going to cheat, shouldn't you make it believable? And the idea of this "shadow" team intrigues me. Can you imagine if our pro sports had such teams? Bett...
Afternoon Blogdome: LA Times Writer Bill Plaschke Is Much More Tolerable With A Mouthful Of Penis
• This probably won't be discussed on Around The Horn: LA Times writer Bill Plaschke and Chicago Tribune writer Kevin Pang sample the elegant penis cuisine of Beijing. So, if you've ever been so incensed by Plaschke's writing and wished he would just "eat a big bowl of penis," congratulations — it c...
Afternoon Blogdome: Jay Glazer Wins Again
• He's an army of one: Great commentary about how Fox Sports' Jay Glazer managed to outrun the ESPN Favre-chasers and get the Jets scoop before anyone else. That must have pissed a few people off. [The Big Lead] • Cuban to own the Cubs rumors continue to rumble: "CUBS FANS, get ready, this really mi...
Afternoon Blogdome: The Jimmy Clausen Blowback
• You do not mess with our quarterback: The Big Lead's been getting some vituperative emails from angry Notre Damers who were not happy with him posting the Clausen "drinking" photos: Hey, What kind of scum sucking cunt posts pictures of college kids drinking beer at a party? I don’t give a shit if ...
Afternoon Blogdome: Sometimes It's Good To Be Paul Pierce
• So was he "almost drunk driving" in this photo?: "Norm! of the Las Vegas Review Journal has details about how Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce spent his Saturday night. Pierce’s evening included hanging with Playboy bunnies, a $700 bottle of cabernet and some “girlfriend drama” involving thrown ...
Afternoon Blogdome: I am Keith Hernandez, and I Approve This Message
• Keith "Smooth Operator" Hernandez saves himself from gaffe-ville: "While discussing how depressing the visiting bullpen in Houston is, Hernandez said, "They're caged, and they have lights over them. It's like they're in a concentration camp or something." Um . . . after a brief pause Hernandez qu...
Afternoon Blogdome: Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout Ump?
•Gary Coleman's minor league baseball "career" was cut short; short like Gary Coleman: "Too much pine tar on your bat and superballs inside the bat will get you thrown out of the game. Even if your at-bat is a total sham." [Home Run Derby]...
Afternoon Blogdome: Every Kibbutz Could Use A Little White Chocolate
• Jason Williams next to relocate?: "The exodus of mid-level NBA free agents to pro leagues around the globe continues, as THE MIAMI HERALD is reporting that Jason Williams is considering signing a deal with an Israeli League team. But apparently he’s having trouble coming to terms - most Israeli te...
Afternoon Blogdome: Well, That Happened
• A breakdown of all the MLB trading action/inaction/etc.: "In the end, it makes total sense for the Pirates, who are planning for next year and beyond, and the Sox, who make, at worst, a lateral move today, and take a huge leap forward for the future. But the Dodgers are now in the weird position o...
Jason Giambi Thinks Your Shift Is Worthless And Weak
• He put the finger on you: Just in case Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts was unaware about Jason Giambi's feelings toward the shallow right-field shift employed last night. [Sports Crack] • Cock you like a Hurricane: Apparently, some U of M football players don't like to wear towels in the lock...
Afternoon Blogdome: Joe Torre Gets Accosted By Rubber-Faced Fan At Ballpark
• He seems friendly Interesting photos of "Desperate Housewives" star Nicolette Sheridan glad-handing with some of the LA Dodgers. In one of the photos, Russell Martin looks like he's wondering if this is some cruel prank being perpetrated by his teammates. [Big League Stew] • This T-shirt comes in ...
Afternoon Blogdome: Buxom Angel Of Death To Swoop Into Oxnard
• Cowboy beat writers probably want to impale themselves on a stake:" Papa Joe Simpson attended this afternoon's workout. Jessica didn't join him on the hour-or-so-drive from Encino, Calif., but Papa Joe said his daughter would be here "soon." She's a huge Cowboys fan who just happens to be dating t...
Nike Admits Their Ads Weren't Cute
Yesterday Nike announced that they were pulling the "That Ain't Right" ad campaign for the Hyperdunk. That's probably a good decision by Nike, but let's not lose sight of what's most important. Those shoes are fabulous. [True Hoop] One Indians blogger got his wish today when Casey Blake was traded t...
Afternoon Blogdome: When All Else Fails, Go To Chris Cooley's Mom's House
• Dan Steinberg will not go down without a fight. Or Chris Cooley: : Washington Post sports bogger Dan Steinberg conducts an interview at Chris Cooley's mother's house due to ridiculous video restrictions put on him by the Washington Redskins. "Watching these won't change your life. But it's trainin...
Afternoon Blogdome: His Parents Named Him That Because They Hoped He'd Be Tall
• It helps him get leverage when he wrestles: How many times do you think UNC wrestler Long Wang has had to explain himself at parties? 40? 50 times? Was his name the reason he got into wrestling in the first place? So many questions. [Chicago Bull] • Devin Hester does his best Latrell Sprewell impe...
Afternoon Blogdome: I Made A Lot Of Mistakes, I Made A Lot Of Mistakes
•Drove to Chicago...: Chicago county commissioner and spastic Blackhawks fan, Mike Quigley, is happy the Detroit Red Wings will play in Wrigley Field this year, but he won't be cheering for them — not even a little bit: "He used red capital letters in the last line of his resolution to spell out a f...
Afternoon Blogdome: Chad Johnson Would Also Like To Apologize To Ohio
• Ocho Contrite-o: Big day for Cincinnati Bengals apologizing to Ohioans. Wide receiver Chad Johnson steps up to the mic: "I hope the fans understand it's a business. I love them to death. Some of the things I've done for them throughout the years, everything I do is for them. I do apologize. I'm ba...