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This HOA President Takes His Job Way Too Seriously
Members of the Westwind Home Owners Association recently received an email—which was forwarded to us by a helpful tipster—from their organization's president, who has had it up to here with people not cleaning up after dogs who poop in the neighborhood. But don't worry, this HOA president has a fool...
Hey, It's 10 Years (And A Day) Since The Randall Simon Sausage Episode
July 9, 2003, found first baseman Randall Simon in the middle of his first season with the Pirates, in the middle of a forgettable career that hovered just above replacement level. Well, not totally forgettable. Simon didn’t start on the night of the incident, but he did make the final out in the to...
Police: Anna Benson Stormed Kris's House With Gun And Bulletproof Vest
The saga of Kris and Anna Benson, which last July we thought had come to an unhappy-but-not-especially-terrible resolution with the couple's divorce, appears to have indeed come to that especially terrible resolution, one involving guns and bulletproof vests and the police....
A.J. Burnett Is A Menace To Rosin Bags Everywhere
He did it back on Opening Day in Pittsburgh, and he did it again during the fourth inning yesterday afternoon in Chicago, in his first start since he came off the DL. Grounds crews around MLB are hereby advised to be on the alert....
Panama Beats Mexico In Gold Cup; Match Produces Idiots On The Field
While tonight's Gold Cup match at the Rose Bowl between Panama and Mexico didn't produce large-scale riots like the recent exhibition in Las Vegas between Liga MX sides Club America and Chivas del Guadalajara, the end result was the same: Idiots and garbage on the field....
Interview With Clint Hurdle's Dad Goes Awry As Wrigley Usher Interferes
Pirates broadcaster Robby Incmikoski visited with manager Clint Hurdle's father during today's game at Wrigley Field, but the friendly confines turned out to be considerably less than advertised when an usher brought a sudden end to the interview....
Brandon Inge Is Weird
"What is Brandon Inge doing?" Our thoughts exactly, though we'd add "in the majors" to that query. ...
Pirate Parrot Lunges For Ball, Faceplants
Note 1: It's not that this video is cut short. We checked, and the Root Sports broadcast cuts away from the super slo-mo JUST before the mascot goes beak-first into the dirt, in order not to miss the next pitch. Damn it....
Are Any Baseball Writers <em>Not</em> On A Movie Set With Jon Hamm Right Now?
Million Dollar Arm is a movie about Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel, two Indian-born pitchers who made their way into the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system after winning a "Million Dollar Arm" contest in India. The movie is currently filming, and today a cadre of baseball writers are on set to film a cam...
Country Club Takes Potential Dress Code Modification Very Seriously
A few months ago, the board of governors of the Chester Valley Golf Club considered widening the scope of the club's dress code to include denim. But what kind of ramifications would such a radical change bring? Would the club be plunged into chaos? Perhaps! Such questions left the board of governor...
Is This The First Vine Made In The Act By An Idiot On The Field?
Probably! Here's an Idiot making her way onto the field at the College World Series, complete with a cameo by an angry cop!...
Tony Sanchez Is Really, Really Excited To Be A Pittsburgh Pirate
Pirates catcher Tony Sanchez, the fourth overall pick in the 2009 MLB draft, made his big-league debut yesterday as a DH against the Angels. His first plate appearance came with two outs in the second inning, and it was especially memorable. Neil Walker was on first and Joe Blanton was pitching. San...
CWS Fan Flips Off ESPN Camera, Then Gets Karate Chopped In The Face
While the world was watching LeBron & Co. repeat as NBA champions, there was another championship at stake on another Disney/ABC network: a College World Series elimination game between in-state rivals UNC and North Carolina State. Not everyone attending that game in Omaha, it seems, went home happ...
Old Man Jailed For Cheating At Ice Fishing
The wheels of justice turn slowly, but they finally caught up with a serial criminal named Alfred Mead, ending his reign of terror in the rural Minnesota competitive fishing community....
You Won't See Jungle Bird At This Year's U.S. Open Trophy Ceremony
Last year's U.S. Open trophy ceremony was improved with the appearance of a man squawking in front of the camera....
After Another Early Summer, Everyone's On The Hot Seat In Pittsburgh
The Bruins have been salting the earth behind them in these playoffs, traumatizing Toronto and spurring New York to fire John Tortorella. Might they add to their coachkilling spree with Dan Bylsma's head? One report has owner Mario Lemieux already reaching for the ax....