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Morning Blogdome: They May Be Blind, But They're Tough
• They'd Kick My Ass, For Sure. Jaiyo!: Blind Judo is an event at the Paralymic games in Beijing. With video![NYTimes Rings] • Gee Whiz, She's Pretty: I'm required by contract to link you to these tailgating photos including Erin Andrews. [Busted Coverage] • No, You Do The Dishes!: Sidney Crosby is ...
Nuts v. Contraceptives: #5 Ohio State-#1 USC
Actually, the Southern California Trojans have already won this game by 24 points, but the NCAA by-laws dictate they have to go ahead and play the game anyway. Everybody important is at the game, except you. And, well, me. So let's get through this impending Buckeyes massacre together, shall we? Oh,...
Afternoon Blogdome: Jimmy Played Pretty Good
• Jimmy Clausen likes Jimmy: "Jimmy likes the buzz of the big game. Michigan or no Michigan, Jimmy likes the roar of the home crowd. Jimmy wishes the game was starting right now." [Sports Hernia] • Even Maryland Fans Were Shocked They Won Today: "Da'Rel Scott looks like a star. He's a strong runner ...
Morning Blogdome: The Best Slapfights Since Baseball Was Invented in England
• Kickboxing that has neither: Leotard makers do not approve of this off-label use of their product. [Epic Carnival] • And he didn't sign his scorecard, either: Charred remains left on a golf course. You may play through. [SPORTSbyBROOKS] • But the cake falls off the table near the end of the part...
Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More Calls NL East Race For Phillies
Really, Joe? Really? With your team four games back in the loss column with 15 to play? Retailers are beginning to rely on that annual Mets collapse, just like they count on Christmas. I just know that A.J. is behind this somehow. Still, Joe's Sports, Outdoor & More has never steered me wrong in the...
Morning Blogdome: Take A Seat, Cubes
• He Feels So Used ... Mark Cuban is reportedly out of the bidding to purchase the Chicago Cubs, with Tom Ricketts remaining as the leading contender, according to Chi-ball Sports. "It is a believed by these sources that Zell has used Cuban all along to increase the bidding. The orchestration could ...
Afternoon Blogdome: Maria Sharapova And Tiny Gnome Woman Enjoy The Catwalk
• Or gymnast Nastia Liukin: Both of the women were attending Fashion Week in NYC, sitting around, watching tall people prance around in weird, expensive outfits.They're just fortunate they, unlike Julianne Margulies (Beware: NIGHTMARE FUEL), kept their legs crossed. [With Leather] • Rob Dibble goes ...
Morning Blogdome: Canucks Terrified By Scary Costumes, Binge-Drinking During Silver And Black Tailgate
• 8 Canadians infiltrate the black heart of Raider Nation: "Given the fact we were eight docile Canadians in a place Wikipedia calls “one of the most dangerous of large cities in the United States,” we decided it prudent to load up on a little liquid courage before we ventured into the heart of Raid...
Afternoon Blogdome: Billy Wagner Tears Elbow, Tugs Heartstrings
Wagner Crying by TheFightins...
Morning Blogdome: Jessica Simpson Continues To Make Tony Romo's Life More Difficult
• Dun-dun-duh-dah: "Yes, despite "technical glitches" reminiscent of her little sister's appearance on Saturday Night Live a few years back, Tony Romo's special lady friend shouted "Go Cowboys!" Then, to top it off... regarding the upcoming Eagles-Cowboys game on MNF, she commented "That's next week...
Afternoon Blogdome: Well, This Seems A Bit Excessive
• Grave-dancing on the Patriots: Bernard Pollard has become a hero to many in the AFC East. This is the type of T-shirt that might get a person smacked . Or praised. [Believe Merch] • O.J.'s still delusional, chatty but will let you take him out to dinner: "When we first meet, Simpson seems stiff an...
Morning Blogdome: Some Jim Zorn Fans Are More Excited Than Others
•And every time they score, she'll be "Porny For Zorny": "The offense might not be hot, but that doesn't mean your wardrobe shouldn't be." There is your 2008 Redskins mantra. [DCSportsBog] • Fake Joba Chamberlain, actually a Phillies fan. Of course he is. : Goes on Howard Stern and brags about some ...
Monday Night Football (After Dark): Broncos-Raiders
Hope you got all your NFC North love juice out of your system, because now it's time for an AFC West trainwreck with the Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders. And who shall share this endeavor with us in the ESPN booth? Why, it's three Mikes, all with mikes. Mike & Mike's Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic...
Afternoon Blogdome: Those Aren't Shorts, They're Just Tiny Dress Pants
• Patrick Ewing prefers comfort above all else: It appears Patrick Ewing didn't get the memo about the dress code for Hall of Fame induction. But what are they going to do? Keep him out of it for wearing shorts? [With Leather] • Brett Favre's special football card: Oh, those crazy sports card compan...
Morning Blogdome: Emmitt Does Not Appreciate The Distruthfulness Of The Book
• Emmitt Smith will not be buying "Boys Will Be Boys": "I was sort of curious how this whole show would fly, because Smith is one of the few Cowboys who refused to speak with me for “Boys Will Be Boys.” While working on the book I contacted his representatives on multiple occasions; asked through fr...
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee
As the world holds its collective breath awaiting official word on Tom Brady's knee injury, bloggers are working through their apprehension and grief the only way they know how; with wild, panicky speculation. Here's a sampling ... • A Letter From God Addressed To New England Patriot Fans. Let's fac...
Sunday Night Football: Bears-Colts
It's the second to last game of the first week of the season, of which there will be only two more this decade. It all takes place in venerable Lucas Oil Stadium. How effective will the Bears passing game be? Will we find out what a bursa sac is? How would John Madden solve the dispute between Russi...
Afternoon Blogdome: The Presdent Would Like A Word With Zorn
At first, we were all “WTF?” about this — Zorn and W going for a bike ride together? But then we realized that there is a simple explanation for why the two would quickly become friends: Game recognize game, playboy. [Ed. note: Uh, yeah.] [Mr. Irrelevant] HELlo my name is Levi Johnston but you can c...
Afternoon Blogdome: Which Team Has The Drunkest Fans?
Ah, beer and football. Perfect together. But which team's fans appreciate the combination the most? Here is your answer, complete with video. I'm a little surprised that Chicago only got a Wild Card mention. Kyle Orton is very disappointed. [Latest Word] • Mark Cuban's brother, Brian, gets banned fr...
Luddite University of Iowa Athletic Department Limits Blogging at Games
Before Kirk Ferentz's press conference yesterday a blogging policy was passed out to credentialed media members. What did this policy state? Well, here goes, "The following is the NCAA’s policy for the number of blogs allowed during a competition or session (i.e., where more than one contest takes ...