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Deadspin Field Trip: Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at a real celebrity golf tournament? Yeah, neither have we. But because it's right next door to two major casinos, we are proud to report that Deadspin associate editor Rick Chandler, who does more work around here than people realize, is going to attend ...

Blogdome: Bode Miller's Return, Dude
• Bode Miller now has another sport in which he can fail indifferently. [The Big Picture] • In defense of Manny Ramirez. [Boston Sports Media] • Another excellent interview with Billy Beane at Athletics Nation. [Athletics Nation] • In case you were curious about Tommy Lasorda's thoughts about Italy ...

The Diligent Fact-Checking Of Sports Radio
Dan Serafini was a journeyman pitcher in the late '90s, not doing much to distinguish himself, save for maybe being traded for Brandon Pernell. (Note: Brandon Pernell is no one of note.) But a Cubs fan looking to muse on all matters bloggish decided to name his site Serafini Says, because he used ...

We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • Noon. Lunch with Buzzmaster: Not exactly like lunch with Ari at Spago, is it? • >B>1 p.m.. Boxer "Sugar" Shane Mosley: Is it true that the FDA has changed your nickname to "Whole Grain and Nuts" Shane Mosley? • 3 p.m. NHL with Scott Bu...

Ride, Jesse, Ride
We had a crazy, fantastical dream last night. In our fevered slumber, we dreamed that the Rev. Jesse Jackson had teamed with the former agent to Dennis Rodman to represent The Jockeys' Guild. Thats what we get for eating Laotain food just before bedtime. Thankfully, we got a good night's rest, and...

Baseball Players Wiping Each Other Down
After half-heartedly flipping back and forth between the Home Run Derby and doing some lingering DVR maintenance — new, kind of depressing "Chappelle's Show," the "Law & Order" where they see the guy executed and then everyone all loses their minds — we can say one thing about the big made for TV ...

About Last Night ...
What you missed while attending a classical concert and head-butting The Three Tenors ... • Howard's End: Phils' Ryan Howard finishes strong to win Home Run Derby. Wee! • Marte Gras: Indians' prospect Andy Marte goes totally nuts in Minor League All-Star Home Run Derby. • World Cup: Italian team cro...

To Watch Tonight
What to watch as Turtle becomes bigger than Vince ... • MLB: All-Star Game events, Century 21 Home Run Derby; Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game. Because nothing brings to mind home runs and All-Star legends like real estate and fast food. [ESPN] • Movie: Dodgeball, A True Underdog...

We Have To Ask ... Special Bud Selig Edition
Tomorrow afternoon, baseball commissioner Bud Selig will host a live chat with fans from the All-Star Game festivities in Pittsburgh. The chat isn't live, necessarily, considering you can submit your questions a day early. But Selig will be there, probably, and it's possible his typist might even ...

Chris Berman's Big Night
Well, the day you've been dreading has arrived: It's Chris Berman's yearly night to shine. Of all Berman's glucose-drenched warblings, he is never worse than he is tonight, during the Home Run Derby. It's the event that Berman was born to host: Nothing but spectacle, thunder and bluster. Home runs...

Blogdome: Welcome To FanFest
• A most amusing rundown of the FanFest in Pittsburgh. [Mondesi's House] • If all interviews with Brian Griese were like this, he'd be our favorite player. [Kissing Suzy Kolber] • This weekend in Renaldo Balkman. [Bench Renaldo] • Wait .. .Scott Boras lies? [SethMnookin.com] • On Jay Mariotti, Jay C...

Spend Tonight With The Cansecos
Anyone who might be hanging around the Pittsburgh area over the next few days is encouraged to hit the party to end all parties: The All-Star Ball With The Cansecos!...

When You Gotta Go ...
What would a Monday morning/afternoon be without a little bit of pee humor?...

Some Things, Ron Artest Shouldn't Joke About
Temporarily sane Sacramento forward Ron Artest gave an interview to the Sacramento Bee over the weekend that covered his future with the team, his dogs and Donald Trump. But the most frightening section came from when Artest was asked about whether or not Bonzi Wells will return to the team next y...

The Inside Scoop On Tom Cruise Bobblecouch Night
Last week, we told you about the Lake Elinore Storm's giveaway of Tom Cruise Bobblecouches at a game on June 30. Well, a reader, Trevor from Corona, Calif., actually went to the game, and he says there was more to the evening than just a bobblehead. His full report:...

We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 11 a.m.: NCAA FB With Joe Schad. Do you think Woody Hayes ever had a GHB dosage problem too, like Frank Solich? How about Schembechler? • 1 p.m.: Lightweight champ Juan Diaz. Do you think we could beat up a flyweight guy? Those guys ru...

About Last Night ...
What you missed while wondering who decided to invent granola ... • Brad Lidge wants to get the number of the Aaron Miles that keeps hitting him. • Ladies and gentlemen, the Mets' magic number is 63. • Someone should keep an eye on this Federer fellow....

The Head Heard Round the World
Congratulations to Italy, World Cup Champions. However, I have to admit, that's probably one of the greatest retirements I've ever seen. Better than John Kruk leaving the game after he got his average back up to .300 for his career....

Your World Cup Halftime Entertainment
Courtesy of Caddychicks.com. What better way to spice up your boring, uneventful round of golf than by hiring young co-eds to ride along with you, get your ball, grab your tee, or,um, just stand around and look hot. If only they had this service for all intramural sports: intramuralsoftballchicks...