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Nobody's Better At Losing Than The Phillies
Here's a factoid we didn't know: With just 33 more losses — a figure, at this rate, they'll reach by June — the Philadelphia Phillies will become the first professional sports franchise to reach the sainted total of 10,000 losses. Somehow, it seems fitting that the milestone will be reached by a Phi...
Harvey Keitel And Derek Jeter, Together At Last
So here's that new Gatorade commercial starring Derek Jeter, John Lackey and the shriveling, dying vessel that once contained Harvey Keitel. We applaud the somewhat innovative ad, but, frankly, we would have enjoyed it much more if, upon spotting Jeter, Keitel had recreated his character from Bad Li...
Oh, That Ref Is Just Playing Hard To Get
On the list of things that you would never imagine being against the rules until someone actually does it, this would have to be pretty high up there....
Got Wood?
Nothing would delight us more than to see the return of the wooden bat in youth leagues and college. That's a lie actually; many things would delight us more. But about the bats ... the New York City school system has passed a measure to ban aluminum bats beginning this September (just in time for f...
The Royals Can't Even Accept Charity Anymore
Is Torii Hunter about to be banned by Major League Baseball for the next three years? Well, probably not, but he certainly could be....
The Daily Closer: Alex Rodriguez Still Refuses To Pitch
Notes from a day in baseball:...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while practicing your Iron Egg Skill ... • MLB: It's pretty bad for the Yankees when A-Rod hits two homers but can't upstage Rocco Baldelli. • NBA: Boring? With Rasheed Wallace and Hedo Turkoglu in the building? We think not. Pistons take 2-0 lead on Magic. • NHL: They're partying in...
A History Of Baseball Eyeglasses
It seems so strange to think now, but back in the days before Lasik, baseball players actually used to wear glasses. (It also seems odd now that they ever wore the flip-top shades. We kind of miss them.) Because baseball players aren't always the most stylish humans, when you allow them to pick out ...
Nothing Says Quaint And Quiet Like 200 Pounds Of Camera Equipment
Saturday is the NFL Draft — they sneak up on you, really — and one guy who won't be there is Wisconsin offensive tackle Joe Thomas, who says he has a previously scheduled fishing trip and can't miss it. No problem, says The NFL Network: We'll just bring a camera out to the lake....
Fun With Rampant Irresponsible Steroid Speculation!
Rangers "closer" Eric Gagne is hurt again — this time it's his hip — and his impending absence allows everyone, once again, to play the great early-season He's Hurt Because He's Off Steroids Now game. It's fun because we have no idea!...
Alex Rodriguez Trying To Steal Jeter's Boyfriends
So everyone's all in love with A-Rod again, considering he's the only thing keeping the frayed Yankees even competitive right now — the Yankees are under .500! Head for the hills! — and he's smacking the ball around every stadium like he just knows it's April. But he's not just trying to help himsel...
The Daily Closer: Red Sox Send A Message
Notes from a day in baseball:...
Someone Has The Mavs' Number
We find it fascinating when, for one reason or another, a less talented team/player finds a way to dominate a more talented opponent. Our favorite example is Barry Bonds and Mike Bielecki. No matter how outstanding Bonds has been — for whatever reason — he never could do anything against Mike Bielec...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while watching the sky ... • MLB: Chase Wright's Amazing 10-Pitch Adventure ... Red Sox 7, Yankees 6. • NBA: Baron Davis' beard dominates Dirk Nowitzki's beard, 97-85 in Game 1. • NHL: Beyond Saddledome ... Red Wings advance with 2-1 win over Flames....
Maybe The Guy Just Wanted A Better Look At Edgar Renteria
A fellow named Frank Martinez was arrested and charged with interference with a professional sporting event (which is an actual crime because of Calvin Klein, evidently) and second-degree reckless endangerment after shining a high-powered flashlight into the eyes of Atlanta Braves Tim Hudson and Edg...
About Last Night...
• NBA Playoffs. Rockets 84, Jazz 75. Tracy McGrady is setting himself up to be a hero or the most sympathetic figure this side of KG. • NHL Playoffs. Stars 2, Canucks 0. And there will be a Game 7. • NBA Playoffs. Detroit 100, Orlando 92. Darko's revenge will have to come some other time. It might b...
At This Rate, There Will Be A Whitlock Channel In 2009
The Don Imus controversy has been very very good to Jason Whitlock... and it might only be getting better. Whitlock revealed yesterday that WFAN had been in touch with him about taking over the old Imus time slot. He talked about it on the air with Mike Francesa and Chris Russo (currently covering t...
About Last Night...
• NHL. San Jose Sharks 3, Nashville Predators 2. I guess that makes the Predators the prey. Ooooooh. • MLB. Red Sox 7, Yankees 6. Mariano Rivera just keeps blowing saves. • NHL. Buffalo Sabres 4, New York Islanders 3. See, Buffalo, good things happen when you put away your stupid jerseys....
Rod Benson Is A Gift That Never Stops Giving
We've discussed the comedic stylings of development league player Rod Benson before, but his newest entry, on what a professional athlete has to go through when they take a drug test, absolutely must be experienced....
Minor Enterprise: The Great Logo Competition
What's coming up in the world of minor league baseball ... we proudly present you with Rick Chandler's Minor Enterprise!...