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Merciful Jesus May Be Ready To End Teixeira Drama
Mark Teixeira supposedly about to sign with someone, but no ones knows with whom, or for how much. So let's pretend it's the Mets. [SI.com]...
Celtics Sign Usain Bolt, Just Because They Can
The Celtics have won 18 games in row. Gulp. One more would be a franchise record and the best start in NBA history. Yikes. Even a blizzard and the Mass Turnpike can't stop this team. They're so hot right now that they caused global warming. Ok, I made one of those up. [Globe + ESPN]...
Teixeira May Be Running Out Of Teams
Mark Teixeira's obvious path to becoming a Washington National came closer to reality on Sunday, when the Angels announced that they were withdrawing their offer to keep him around....
The Curious Case Of Britt Barefoot
Do you think Britt Barefoot really wanted to be a kicker or was he simply forced into it because of his all-too appropriate last name?...
Kim Jones and Her Lovely 'Hooker Boots' Grace the ESPN Set
Of late, it sure has been interesting to observe how the "Worldwide Leader" dresses its on-air female talent....
Holyfield Loses Narrow Decision, Survives
A Russian giant gets an early Christmas present in Switzerland....
Fare Thee Well, Texas Stadium
If you're the type of individual with feelings for structures in which sporting events take place, then today has been a rather emotionally draining day....
This Is Not Going to End Well
Tonight Evander Holyfield steps back in the ring. The 46 year-old claims to fight on because it is the will of God, but everyone paying attention knows that it's primarily the will of his creditors....
It's Never Too Early For Bowling
Holy crap, the bowl games are starting already. In fact Wake Forest and Navy are underway at RFK Stadium in the famed EagleBank Bowl. This soon-to-be classic will be followed up by another three epic showdowns as the day goes on....
Red Sox Can Kiss Tex Goodbye
Boston out of the Mark Teixeira market after he calls its $180 million, eight-year offer chicken feed. [Boston Herald]...
Mel Kiper Jr. Gets Tebowed
Tim Tebow puts Mel Kiper Jr. on the spot: "“What do you think I need to do to be an NFL quarterback?" Kiper fumbles response. [College Football Talk]...
Did The Red Sox Bandit Strike Again?
Did the Red Sox Bandit don his shiny new hanging sox logo cap and hit another bank on Thursday? Sure looks like it. And once again the so-called Batman does nothing....
Chicks With Guitars. Jamboroo, Week 16.
Drew's Jamboroo runs every Thursday. Buy his book here. Email Drew here. Read him at KSK....
It's Been A Bad Week For the Red Sox Logo
It's Thursday, time to ask the musical question: Was it wise for this Red Sox fan to post this photo on his Flickr page? Discuss....
The NFL's Next Great Goal-Line Back Weighs His Options
"Quarterback Tim Tebow, who's already won a Heisman Trophy and a national championship during his career at Florida, will request a projection from the NFL advisory committee on where he could expect to be selected in April's draft". [ESPN]...
Boycott the BCS Advertisers: Our Only Shot at Ever Ending the BCS
Here’s one of my 2009 New Year’s Resolutions a couple of weeks early: I hereby resolve not to consume the products of any company that advertises during the BCS Games for the entire month of January....
London Fletcher Has A Few Things To Get Off Of His Chest
Most people who watch professional football might recognize London Fletcher if they saw him....
David Hasselhoff Will Sing To Mormons
Yes, The Hoff will belt out the National Anthem at the Las Vegas Bowl on Saturday, and we can only hope that ESPN will cover it live. No doubt this is why the game is already a sellout. [Las Vegas Sun]...
Romo, Witten Do Not Party All The Time
The "stars" came out for Terrell Owens' big birthday bash on Monday night, but not among them: Tony Romo and Jason Witten. Great; here we go again....
Usain Bolt Laughs At Your Puny 100 Meters
The world record holder in the 100- and 200-meter dashes has decided that he might as well break the record in the 400-meter as well. Who's going to stop him? You? [BBC, via Sporting Blog]...