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Oh, Courtney
Beautiful play, but flawed execution. Courtney Lee probably needed .2 of a second more to make that layup instead of bonking it off the backboard. Instead, Lakers win in OT, go up 2-0. [ESPN]...
Talented Husband Of Elin Woods Continues To Dominate
It's been a banner day for Gillete spokespeople. First Federer wins the French Open, then Tiger Woods tromps to victory in the Memorial Golf Tournament despite his "slump." Jeter? O for 4. Scrub. [Fanhouse]...
Whither The Scientologist Athlete?
San Francisco 49er quarterback John Brodie, who was featured in an SI cover story in 1971, was a practicing Scientologist for 12 years, yet there haven't been anymore popular athletes that have come forward since then. It's kind of odd....
French Open Idiot Has Done This Many, Many Times Before
The man's name is "Jimmy Jump" and he fancies himself some sort of professional shit-stirrer at sporting events. He has his own website, actually and solicits donations from people to help support his "funny antics." [Jimmy Jump (HT:Bill R)]...
The Pirates Erect Makeshift Nate McLouth Memorial
"On Thursday, at the clubhouse table where McLouth used to play cards with relievers Sean Burnett and Jesse Chavez, a candle bearing McLouth's uniform No. 13 was lit, along with a photo of him in uniform." [TheEmeritusExperience via ESPN]...
Barca Loon Attempts To Rattle Federer With Annoying Flag-To-The-Face Taunt
During the second set of the French Open, Roger Federer was hassled by a person waving a Barcelona flag, who somehow managed to make his way onto the Roland Garros court and get all up in Federer's face....
Joey Votto: Latest Baseball Player To Be Stricken With A Severe Case Of The Greinkes
It was suspected that Joey Votto's "inner-ear infection" was more substantial after the Reds' Italian bopper DL-d on May 30, but now it's been confirmed that he too is suffering from"stress-related issues."...
Greatest Tennis Player Ever Finally Conquers The Pretty Clay
That's 14 major titles for Roger Federer, tying Pete Sampras, and securing his place as one of the most dominant athlete's in history. R-Fed waxed Robin Soderling 6-1, 7-6 (1), 6-4. [NYT]...
Maybe This Is What Threw Off Brad Lidge Last Night
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Chicago Fire Fans Take Their Name Quite Literally
Houston Dynamo announcer on the Chicago Fire's Section 8 celebrating its Friday night with flares: "That is a thing of beauty. You're not going to see that at an NBA game."...
So Much For That Guarantee
Summer Bird comes flying in from the outside to knock off Mine That Bird and end Calvin Borel's shot at a personal Triple Crown. And now, horse racing reverts to oblivion for another year. [The Rail]...
Fencing: "The Reason Guns Were Invented"
"Did you ever watch the Olympics and wonder what it would be like to put on that dashing, all-white fencer's uniform... and actually know what to do when the referee says, 'En garde'? No, neither did I." [Slate]...
Weezy Drops A Beat For Phelps
Lil Wayne's newest track, "No Quitter, Go Getter," begins: "Michael Phelps, this is for you, baby." He's heard that one before. [Jersey Chaser]...
Bald Eagles Support The Preservation Of Tiger Stadium
Days after a commission ordered the destruction of Tiger Stadium and just hours after the wrecking crew rolled in, a court ordered a temporary halt until Monday, when the whole matter will return to court. Oh, Detroit. [Free Press]...
The Last, Best Sports Staff
A long, long time ago, when writers puffed on cigars in the press box and sipped scotches with their sources, the best sports journalism lived in print. And nobody did it better than The Boston Globe....
Jon Miller Isn't Interested In This Internet Stuff
This whole Internets thing might be a bit confusing for Jon Miller, known primarily as Joe Morgan's Sunday night booth partner. Miller, for one, doesn't see the point in those blogamabobs....
This Is What You Get For Being A Slacker
If education is a carrot-and-stick operation, then for students in the Cincinnati, the reward for good grades was a chance to meet the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Marvin Lewis accidentally invited the life of the party instead. Oops!...
And Now, My Michael Jordan Impression
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Sex, Lies, And Zionism
So long Deadspin. The anorexic Jewish James Spader must now run off to his weekend gig—selling counterfeit menorahs on the street in exchange for methadone....