cte Page 22 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Faster. Stronger. Smarter?
Da'Rel Scott ran a 4.34 40, impressive because he's 211 lbs. Stephen Paea benched 225 lbs 49 times, impressive because he's a human being. But the number most being talked about is 48: as in Alabama QB Greg McElroy's near-perfect Wonderlic score, amazing to many because he's a college football playe...
And Here's Some Nut-Punching Video From Last Night's Celtics/Suns Game
Looks like Kevin Garnett not only hit Channing Frye in the "groin" last night (about 0:57 in), but the play itself led to a subsequent nut-punching debate in the booth. It also brought an ejection. But no, wasn't a foul....
Denver Broncos Remain 2-6 After Stripping D.J. Williams Of Captaincy
Denver Broncos "star linebacker" D.J. Williams (left) forgot to turn his Hummer headlights on Friday morning. Johnny Law suspects he was drunk. So, Williams is no longer team captain. Aw....
Feds Indict Former NFL O-Lineman In Money-Laundering Scheme
Former San Diego Charger and New Orleans Saint Jeffrey Lynn Walker was the focus of an FBI press release this week. That's always good, right?!...
Ever Wonder What It's Like When The Police Get You Stoned And Make You Drive Around?
But, you know, without living in some crazy, entrapment-filled police state? I hadn't either, but thankfully LA Times columnist Steve Lopez got to smoke some dank shit from some CHiPs—ha, chips—officers and then drive around for his and our amusement....
Fans, Media Recruited (And Manipulated) In Fight Over Televised Sports (Updated)
Some media outlets want you to rage against a new lobbying organization that claims to represent sports fans, but is actually a front for satellite companies looking to destroy cable TV sports. But who is really manipulating who here?...
The Answer Is None. None More Black
Athletes want to be musicians. Maybe they're not getting enough groupies on their day job, but the urge for a player to also be a troubadour seems overwhelming. Oftentimes Every time, it's a failure (I'm looking at you, Deion)....
Matt Millen <i>Is</i> The New Richard Nixon
Sports Illustrated has just published—courtesy of writer Don Banks—one of the most head-scratchingly bonkers essays of all-time, wherein Banks compares Matt Millen to Richard Nixon ... and somehow thinks that a compliment....
Nicklas Lidstrom's Busted Ballsack And Other Tales Of NHL Woe
If Detroit captain Nicklas Lidstrom looked a little sluggish at times during this Stanley Cup Finals, he has a very, very, very good excuse. He suffered a "nearly catastrophic" testicle injury in the Conference Finals. Now how do you feel?...
Brad Childress Is Full Of Crap
Brad Childress came out of hiding today to complain about all those unscrupulous reporters and their unnamed sources who make up lies about Brad Childress and create nothing but trouble. Trouble he could end in two seconds if he'd just pick up the phone....
No Gatorade Machine Is Safe From Zambrano's Wrath
Carlos Zambrano did not make it through his start against the Pirates today and neither did the Gatorade dispenser in the Cubs dugout. Carlos gets ejected, but it's always the electrolytes that have to pay the price....
Guy Lefleur's Idiot Son Gets His Old Man In Trouble With The Law
Legendary Montreal Canadien Guy Lefleur was convicted today of basically lying in court to protect his son, which would be sort of honorable if the kid wasn't so clearly a jackass....
Minor League Bat Dog Ejected For Foul Ball
Master Yogi Berra, a bat and ball fetching dog for the Greensboro Grasshoppers, was relieved of his duties after relieving his own uh..."duty" on the field mid-game. That's a crap call. [Triad]...
Rest Easy America, The Lance Armstong Bike Thieves Are Behind Bars
After an exhaustive manhunt, Sacramento police have captured the people they think stole Lance Armstrong's bike during practice runs for the Tour of California on Feb. 15. And one is named Dung Le. [ABCNews10]...
The Ballad Of Glass Joe
Sports On a Stick begins a where-are-they-now? series on the Nintendo Mike Tyson Punchout characters. Today: Glass Joe. [Sports On A Stick]...
Well To Be Fair, It Was A Bad Call
Parent sets some kind of record after being ejected for swearing at the refs after only 30 seconds ... from a fifth grade girls basketball game. [Des Moines Register]...
Mike Leach May Have Strong-Arm Negotiated Himself Right Out Of A Job
The popular Texas Tech coach didn't sign a contract extension that would pay him $12.7 million and now the university may consider moving on without him. [Dallas Morning News]...
Miguel Tejada Charged With Lying To Congress
Remember the Mitchell Report and Miguel Tejada's starring role in it? Well, Congress sure does, because they say the report proves that Miggy lied to them. Uh oh....
America's Most Distracted Team Still Wins NFC East
Somehow this loss is all Antonio Pierce's fault. But even though the Giants were pushed around by the revitalized Iggles, they were still NFC East champions at the end of the day. The best highlight from yesterday's 20-14 loss from a Giants perspective was Tom Coughlin's joyous sprint down the sidel...
NBA Player Carousel: Where Are They Now?
It's been a rather busy summer in the NBA: Extensions, trades, free agent signings, a few defections, and one notable overseas departure. And although guys like Kwame Brown and Randolph Morris are still looking in vain (and abject terror) for a new home, here's a semi-exhaustive list of the major, ...