blog Page 26 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Wednesday Night Live Blog: #17 Ball State at Central Michigan
Ahhh. Mid-American Conference football. You were born a fan, it's just that nobody told you until tonight. The undefeated Ball State Cardinals flutter into Mount Pleasant to tangle with some fired up Chips. Winner probably wins the MAC West Division, a fact which you already knew. Also something you...
Afternoon Blogdome: La-Di-Da-Di, Ortiz Likes To Party
[email protected] wonders if it has enough class. • Cumpleaños Feliz: Ain't no party like a David Ortiz all-white party. Too bad I had nothing to wear to it. [Red Sox Monster] • It's called "managing expectations": We don't know how to break this to you Vanderbilt, but ... you ain't going to th...
Blogger Choked Out By MMA Fighter For Fun And Profit
If you're a sports blogger, some sort of initiation rite is mandatory before you can attain any real credibility (mine was standing on a milking stool and having Leitch pelt me with ears of corn). When you specialize in mixed martial arts, then having Frank Shamrock choke you unconscious is the pref...
Morning Blogdome: We've Got Googlies, Yes We Do
[email protected] takes you by the heart, when it takes you by the hand. Who will serve us tea?: Cheerleaders in cricket? Actually, that's a lot like I'd expect it to be. [Lion In Oil] Available in bulk!: Did you know that you can get discounted Knicks tickets at Costco? I guess that explains w...
Tuesday Night Live Blog: Kentucky Wildcats vs. #1 UNC Tar Heels
The 24 hours of maddening college basketball is almost at an end, so let's Rosie Ruiz our way to the finish line and reap the celebratory final paces. Tradition University squares off against Heritage State in a game that Tyler Hansbrough is too proud (and hurt) to be a part of, but that doesn't mea...
Afternoon Blogdome: That's Just Rowdy Being Rowdy
[email protected] will hold the lock, if you turn the key. • No more car pooling with T.O.: Rowdy The Cowboy is in big trouble with the NFL. And when Mrs. Rowdy finds out that's not his secretary.... [Cowboys Blog] • Tough, but fair: Baseball writer Tom Haudricort thinks Albert Pujols is the 50...
Morning Blogdome: A Virtual Home Run Trot
Blogdome@deadspin is a vampire. • Mercy is for the weak: Tony Olivia schools his grandson in Wii baseball. It's funny he's because he's older than me. (Tony, not the kid.) [Home Run Derby] ...
Monday Night Live Blog: Browns-Bills
Never before have so many Midwestern teams that aren't actually located in the Midwest been in one stadium at once! The disappointing Cleveland Browns and differently-but-equally disappointing Buffalo Bills will battle to the frigid death to see who's less disappointing team of all. It's going to be...
Afternoon Blogdome: Dance Like No One's Watching (Because They Wish They Weren't)
If you like it, then you should have put a ring on [email protected]. • So cheesy: What's more disturbing? The dance, the uncomfortably tight Aaron Rodgers jersey or the fact that it's 2008 and this guy doesn't know how to work a video camera? [Docksquad] • So very 'Now': Another blog yearns t...
Of Superbikes And Food Metaphors: FJM's Greatest Hits
A sports blog's success is usually measured by page views or unique visitors — these odd, mysterious numbers that merely serve as advertiser bait, but are woefully inaccurate in revealing overall quality. The true measure of a successful sports blog, like most other creative endeavors done for the r...
Fire Joe Morgan: The Exit Interview
Like many of you, my heart sank last week when I learned that Fire Joe Morgan announced they were hanging up their purple spikes after, as they put it, "21 years, and almost 40 million posts." Fire Joe Morgan was one of the reasons I got into this blogging game — and what a game it is! — and I'm sur...
Morning Blogdome: Fast Links and Faster Women
[email protected] actually enjoys kissing your sister. • That's like ... cars, right?: A look back at the only part of the Formula One season that matters—the women. It's the best looking sport there is. [Grid Crasher] • Everybody stay calm!: It looks like Timberwolves fans are starting to lose...
Sunday Night Is Live Blog Night: Cowboys-Redskins
Hey, Tony Romo is back from his injury! Jerry Jones guaranteed playoffs! And I'm sure there's a compelling story line on the Washington Redskins sideline! But there's no non-jump way to find out. True story. * * * * * Pre-Game Babble Which over-dramatized headline is worse for America: "What's Wrong...
And Get A Scouting Department While You're At It
Those guys that bought the billboards in Cincinnati? They organized a boycott of Paul Brown Stadium today [Who Dey Revolution] Hey, whatever happened to that fat red-headed kid from The Sandlot? [Pyle of List] Has Greg Robinson been fired? Yes. Yes he has [Has Greg Robinson Been Fired?] Here's some ...
He's Losing His Mind, And We All Have A Front Row Seat
A man can keep it reigned in for only so long: A solemn prayer that Rod Marinelli blows his stack at one of his press conferences. [It's Just Sports] You mean, besides not ever dying?: Al Davis' top 10 management blunders that have left the Raiders in the sorry state they're in. [MVN Outsider] Why d...
Afternoon Blogdome: The Most Important Movie Since Rocky V
Some Extra Mustard, Please: Yes, yes. We know. You hate the city of Philadelphia and everyone in it. But even the most jorted Mets fan can appreciate perhaps the greatest documentary ever created: about a hot dog launcher. [The 700 Level] Where's the "Buy Now" Option: Perhaps the Yankees never recei...
Morning Blogdome: Remembering the Heidi Bowl
"Where'd my football go?": A look back at the Heidi Bowl, 40 years later.[Inhistoric] A compelling argument does not make it right: Why college football needs the BCS. [4th and Fail] But how good is your Tire Push time?: A look at this year's Peasant Olympics in China, now with video! [Fandome] Curd...
Fire Joe Morgan Takes a Bow
It's a dark day in the sports blogosphere as one of its most hilarious, intelligent and entertaining participants is logging off for good. Fire Joe Morgan, which brilliantly skewered sports media in its own unique way, posted an announcement late last night that their work is done here. There are pl...
Afternoon Blogdome: The Hottest Spot North Of Gund Arena
[email protected] can't smile without you. • You gave without taking: LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony both have Barry Manilow on their iPods. So they got the mix tape I sent? [Deuce of Davenport] • Some facial hair wouldn't hurt: Be a leader ... the Kevin Millar Way. In other words, hit .230 ....
Morning Blogdome: Barry Bonds In "The Deer Hunter"
[email protected] has seen the photos. You're in big trouble now. • Whitetail deer, jerks: Barry may have found his post-baseball career hunting whitetail in Canada. Oh, he doesn't need that gun. [You Been Blinded] • Don't get us started on the fans: J.J. Redick is not happy with his playing ti...