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FAVRE. FAVRE. FAVRE. FAVRE. FAVRE
"In the next few days a Minnesota Vikings trainer and a member of the team's coaching staff intend to travel to Hattiesburg, Miss., to work with retired quarterback Brett Favre, a source close to the situation tells ESPN."[FAVRESPN]...

Revisiting The Long, Unhappy Police Interview Of Kobe Bean Bryant
Kobe Bryant's one win away from winning his first post-Shaq NBA title, which will effectively end all The Kobe Hate. For history's sake, then, perhaps it's time to revisit a certain 57-page transcript released just less than five years ago....

Falcons Officially Release Michael Vick
I don't understand. Did he do something wrong? [ESPN]...

Tony Parker Needs New Defensive Help
Like many rich people, Tony Parker's house is filled with valuable commodities. Or it was, until the security guard hired to protect said valuables decided to steal some and sell them on Craigslist instead....

Now Batting Cleanup For Your Atlanta Braves: Barbaro
He is risen. Barbaro Canizares is his name. The Braves just called him up from Triple-A Gwinnett, and he's hitting behind Chipper Jones at this very moment. At the plate, he is, by all accounts, a stud....

Deadspin I-Team: What Exactly Is Johnny Damon Trying To Communicate Here?
This is how Johnny Damon chose to celebrate teammate Nick Swisher's home run on Monday against the Rays. We've seen this before, of course. Still, the mystery remains: What ever could this gesture mean? The I-Team is on the case....

And This Is What Shows Up In Your Inbox The Day After You Do A Post About Transexual Filipino Basketball
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...

Today Everyone Is Finally Convinced Kobe Bryant Is One Of The NBA's Greatest Despite His Shaq-Filled, Jizz Bomb Past
The Lakers still need two more games to close out the Magic, but those people who never doubted Kobe's true greatness for most of his career are filing early to get a leg up on those who did....

Have You Read Enough About This Guy Today?
Today's MLB Draft officially kicks off Stephen Strasburgapalooza, and despite the torrent of media coverage, most stories tackled one of two questions: How much will the Nationals pony up, and are No. 1 picks worth the money?...

Soccer Player Survives On-Field Heart Attack
Today's most popular viral video? Belgian footballer Anthony Van Loo (funny) suffers a heart attack mid-game (not funny), but survives thanks to his implanted defibrillator (applause!)....

Tiki Barber's Dream Of TV Omnipresence Deferred
Tiki was once hailed by NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker as a "one of those rare personalities who appeals to virtually every audience imaginable." Every audience except a football audience, that is....

So Much For That Guarantee
Summer Bird comes flying in from the outside to knock off Mine That Bird and end Calvin Borel's shot at a personal Triple Crown. And now, horse racing reverts to oblivion for another year. [The Rail]...

Yes, We've Seen The Alleged Kobe Accuser Rap Video. No, It's Not Actually Her.
So this video you guys keeping sending us? The one called "KOBE'S ACCUSER FREESTYLE RAPS"? Here's the thing: It's not Kobe's accuser. Meet Whitney Teubner, Los Angeles-based funny lady and member of comedy troupe Studio Fred. [Studio Fred]...

Make Some Space On Your CBS Sports Fantasy Teams
Stephen Strasburg wasn't one of The Chosen Ones, but he is otherworldy enough to be one of Washington's starting pitchers before the MLB Draft. In all fairness, CBS' geeksquad was probably just prepping for summer vacation. [CBS Sports]...

Your Last 300-Game Winner
Did you enjoy Randy Johnson's afternoon skewering of the Nationals? Because you'll probably never get a chance to see that again. (The 300th win part, not the Nationals getting skewered.) [Jayson Stark; Seattle Times]...

One Smirk At A Press Conference Is Worth A 1,000 Box Scores
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...

Is This The End Of Tom Glavine?
Tommy Glavine was all set to make his major league debut this season, after fully rehabbing from offseason surgery and throwing 11 straight shutout innings in the minors—right before the Braves said, "Thanks, but no thanks."...

How LeBron Could Have Avoided Handshakegate Without Shaking Hands
Sports columnists must love LeBron James. Not only does he provide fanciful fodder during the regular season and permit them to wax rhapsodic as witnesses during the playoffs, but even when his season is done, he gives them the material they need for their next-day opinions....

It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Gatorade
The fancy schmancy Gatorade dispenser that has adorned the home dugout at Wrigley Field this summer is being removed and replaced with a boring old water cooler. Why? Because people can't be trusted to have nice things....

Kobe Holds Up His End Of The Bargain
NBA executives can breathe a sigh of relief — even if LeBron loses tonight, at least they'll have Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals. Bryant scored 35 and the Lakers pounded the Nuggets 119-92, showing off the killer instinct that they established at just the right time. [OC Register]...