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Afternoon Blogdome: On The Pro-McCain Version, Obama Is Called For An Offensive Foul
• McCain gets posterized by Obama: "With Obama-themed merchandise flying off the shelves, basketball-influenced streetwear brand Undrcrwn designed this t-shirt graphic (image above) just in time for the Democratic National Convention (August 25th-28th). It features Obama skying over a white flag wav...
Afternoon Blogdome: Brett Favre And His Plaque Of Lies
• Does that mean it no longer stays on the wall?: Written on the bottom of one Packer fan's giant, scary-looking Brett Favre commemorative plaque from the man himself: “Play somewhere else? It will never happen. This is where my family is. This is where my heart is. This is where I belong.” That's t...
Afternoon Blogdome: If You Take My Advice, You'll Become One Of The Great Balloon-Folding Acts Of All Time
•Time To Play The "Outrun NBC" Game. "I understand copyright law is going to disagree with me here, but there's really no good reason we should have to wait another nine hours for NBC to let us see it. I'm gonna get sued now, aren't I? Dammit." [With Leather] •Still Can't Get Enough Irabu. "Perhaps ...
Afternoon Blogdome: This Man Is A Symbol Of The Yankees' Postseason Chances
• Bronx Embalmer: "Angel did not want to be dressed in your typical suit, though. As you can see, Angel has on what probably is an Ed Hardy knock-off T-Shirt with the long white sleeves underneath (you know you rocked this same look in 8th grade). He also has on his Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses, sil...
Afternoon Blogdome: But What About Your Dry Erase Board's Filthy Mouth?
• ESPN's "Steve" finally gets time to reflect on his commercial experience: "Also the karaoke to Erin Andrews. She called me out during the broadcast and said I wasn't giving her any love, so we decided to pick the most ridiculous song to karaoke (Werewolves of London) and dedicate it to her. It was...
Becks To Kick Off Countdown To London 2012
Some jolly good media types are reporting that David Beckham will participate in the Closing Ceremonies at the Beijing Games. The report says that he'll ride into the stadium on one of those double-decker buses, and then eat a modest portion of some fish and chips. [BBC Olympics Blog] • I don't know...
Blogger Suffers Ddos Attack After Criticizing Mark Spitz
• Larry Brown Sports is a good read and makes a fine addition to any RSS reader. So imagine our surprise when his site suffered a Ddos attack as a result of his criticism of Mark Spitz. Maybe it had nothing to do with Spitz himself, but I can't really be blaming this one on the Germans [Larry Brown ...
Afternoon Blogdome: This Is The Epitome Of Nightmare Fuel
• So this is how he spent his Tuesdays with Morrie: I have no idea why the image of Mitch Albom getting a foot massage in Beijing is so captivating, but it is. I thought elves had little hooves for feet? [The Big Lead] • No, you're more famous!: Michael Phelps meets Tom Brady. Or "Gold Medal Swimmer...
Afternoon Blogdome: Even Synchronized Swimmers Get Nervous Sometimes
•Charles Barkley is looking into reality TV: It's about fixing his golf swing. Sadly, it doesn't include Denise Richards or Ali Lohan. [Black Sports Online] • Jon Heyman gets help from his wife during the trade deadline: "I am pretty much on my own at the trade deadline. Except for my wife, who prep...
John McCain Knows Not Of Your Sports Blogs
• Searching For John McCain. The Big Lead has a pretty funny account of how Dan Lamothe of Red Sox Monster tried to score an interview with John McCain. It's a roller coaster of emotion, as McCain's camp agrees, then ignores, then agrees and ignores again requests to have their candidate chat with L...
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]...