blog Page 32 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Afternoon Blogdome: Michael Phelps Is Not Helping Himself
• Too much vinegar in the pool?: Look, the Olympics ended weeks ago. Everyone should just give this guy a break and get off his bac... what, that picture right there? At a celebrity bowling tournament? OK, maybe you have a point. [Best Week Ever] • It's a rescue, not a bailout: Merritt Paulson, son ...
Morning Blogdome: Nothing Says School Spirit Like a Mock Execution
• Meet our demands or the tubby girl gets it: "A performance during a Nacogdoches High School pep rally last month has created some controversy between students and the administration over the appropriateness of a skit that included the executions of rivals and toy guns." [The Big Lead] • Mike Brown...
Afternoon Blogdome: Emeril Lagasse Is Dan Le Batard's Bitch
Shut your mouth, and know your role: It doesn't matter who you are, when serving Dan Le Batard food, you mind your place. "He asked if we needed anything or wanted anything and what I was supposed to say was, ‘yes I would love a photograph with you, Emeril.’ As if what the hell would I do with a pho...
Morning Blogdome: Was the Kimbo Fight Supposed to be Fixed?
•Kimbo destroyer Seth Petruzelli adds to the suspicion: "My original plan was to throw out push kicks, they're called teeps, have him think that I'm going to throw them to try to rush in more, and then shoot in on him, obviously... but the promoters kinda hinted to me, and they gave me the money to ...
ALDS Game 4: Angels Vs. Red Sox
If the Angels lose, they go home. If the Angels win, they ... go home. If they tie, you will never sleep tonight. Those are your options. The pitchers pitching are Jon Lester and John Lackey. The announcers announcing are Chip Caray and Buck Martinez. The jumpers jumping are everybody except you ......
(Late) Afternoon Blogdome: Mess With The Hoff, You Get The Horns
• Wildcat Rider: "Hey Hoff, what's up?" "Ah, not much. You know, just bein' the Hoff." "You got anything cookin' this weekend." "Oh, you know it! Big stuff happening." "Like what?" "Eh, maybe go hang in the student section at the Arizona game and take some pictures with my cellphone. I have season t...
In Which Cubs Fans Look To The Heavens And Ask, WTF?
If God is a Cubs fan, as some people say, He has a really sick sense of humor. So many reasons to be optimistic this season; only to fail once again. Mere words cannot describe the 100 years of frustration suffered by the North Siders, although some of the following blog entries come close. Come wit...
Morning Blogdome: The Redskins Installed a Special Package for Chris Cooley
• This is what you get for revealing Jim Zorn's playbook: Chris Cooley on the SVP show last week about the fallout from his exposed member:"I walked into the team meeting the next day and it was on the projector. In a team meeting. And everyone is laughing. So I can't sit there upset because I'll ju...
Afternoon Blogdome: With Some Kids Who Don't Remember the First OJ Trial
Thanks to Busted Coverage for pointing us in the direction of TV Tan Line who grabbed the above image of some young Trojans. • Some hairy Gooner who used to contribute around here got an opportunity to coach Hollywood United. That's one well connected Jew. "I almost didn't make it to the biggest co...
Morning Blogdome: Beware of Titsworth the Licking Boxer
Apparently there was some interesting action in last night's untelevised undercard. "In a strange sequence, Nevada’s Jesse Vargas (2-0) was kissed on the ear and licked on the face by the much taller Trenton Titsworth (2-3) as they grappled for space. Vargas took offense at the smooch and punched h...
Afternoon Blogdome: Joe Torre's Horses, Consoling Cubs Fans and Victoria's Secret Pick 'Em
So you know that insurance commercial that shows Joe Torre in his new "lifestyle," doing things like drinking wheatgrass, carrying small dogs and trying to pitch a screenplay? Why didn't they show him doing at least one cool thing, say, leaning against a rail at Santa Anita, a cigar in one hand and ...
Afternoon Blogdome: Call 'Em Like You See 'Em
Sean Avery is not a man who likes to make waves ...: But he does think that Don Cherry doesn't know jack about hockey. Also, he hates maple syrup and thinks Mounties look stupid in those hats. [Two-Line Pass] Four balls of redemption: Brett Myers is still a world-class dick, but you know ... he drew...
Morning Blogdome: More Gratuitous Mariotti Bashing
• NY Daily News writer, Ralph Vacchiano, unloads on Jay (and Deadspin): "As for Jay Marriotti, allow me to get down in the mud and muck for a second and say he is a loudmouth moron who is very lucky that ESPN has built a platform for know-nothing, say-anything buffoons over the years, so he and guys...
NLDS Game 2: Dodgers-Cubs
If you're looking for a game that will be interesting for more than two innings, perhaps you've come to the right place. Carlos "Capital Zed" Zambrano and Chad "Nickname Withheld" Billingsley will pitch. Guys like Ryan Theriot and Casey Blake will be hitting and fielding. Nasally-sounding Hall of Fa...
NLDS Game 2: Phillies-Brewers
On the left, it's CC Sabathia. On the right, it's Brett Myers. The Phillies want that delicious 2-0 lead in the NLDS, and the Brewers want to go back to Milwaukee with at least one game dominated by hops and barley. She's jump, she's jump, she's jump, she's in my head. * * *Top 9th 2 ...
Afternoon Blogdome: A Real Man Doesn't Keep His Date Waiting
• Who do you think pays?: Spies say Alex Rodriguez was praying for rain last weekend in Boston, because he had a hot date to get to—with Tom Brady. Those two crazy kids should be very happy together. [With Leather] • Gee, your bleeding nipples smell terrific!: You know what will help your time at th...
Morning Blogdome: The Breakfast of Sideline Princesses
• Erin Andrews hogs out in Tampa: “I always go to Village Inn for breakfast with my dad Steve. I crush the French toast, scrambled eggs and bacon. I’m totally excited for that.” [Busted Coverage] • Sal Pal gets housed in book review: "The actual chapters of How Football Explains America are all but ...
Afternoon Blogdome: Did We Forget To Mention It's Almost Hockey Season?
Honest Rip: Either Richard Hamilton is running for President in the 1860s or he's gone all "Witness" on us and joined the simple Amish life. Ask him about his butter churner! [World of Isaac] All seats must go: We're not saying it's panic time for the New Jersey Nets, but they're already slashing pr...
Morning Blogdome: Show Us Your Oden Face
• NBA media day chaos: All the NBA media day photos are out. See shots of your favorite (and obscure) NBA stars making photogenic idiots out of themselves. [Craig Sager's Suit] • Ron Artest...still rapping: The controversial NBA star releases his new mix tape — for free. [You Been Blinded] • Shane V...