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For the Cubbies, Mark Cuban Is Ready to Put a Billion Where His Mouth Is
Mark Cuban has never shied away from spending money. Take for instance, his recent arbitration case against former Dallas Mavs coach Don Nelson. Cubes lost out on $6.3 million but insisted that he was pleased with the outcome because the truth about Nelson apparently came out during the proceedings....
Afternoon Blogdome: I am Keith Hernandez, and I Approve This Message
• Keith "Smooth Operator" Hernandez saves himself from gaffe-ville: "While discussing how depressing the visiting bullpen in Houston is, Hernandez said, "They're caged, and they have lights over them. It's like they're in a concentration camp or something." Um . . . after a brief pause Hernandez qu...
Much, Much More Trouble for 'Rampage' Jackson
Terribly sad news in light of MMA star Quinton "Rampage" Jackson's arrest from a couple of weeks ago. You might recall, "Rampage" was taken into custody for driving recklessly and striking several vehicles in the process. After his arrest, no drugs or alcohol were found in his system, and police rel...
Ken Griffey Jr. apologized for his throat-slash gesture (but not to the guy he actually aimed it at - Reds broadcaster Jeff Brantley): "I would like to sincerely apologize to those fans offended by my wrongful actions last Saturday night. It was an overreaction on my part to what I felt was a series...
Another Unfortunate Night For Super Judah
Personally, I blame Affliction. That douchey brand is intent on draping every fighter in that crap, and now it's forced Zab Judah's signature Star of David to a small space near the inseam of his shorts. And now Super Judah's career as a title contender is almost certainly over. Of course some crap...
Brett Favre Reinstated, Says Brett Favre
A familiar face will be flying into Green Bay tonight. Care to make a guess? Oh, alright, I'll tell you. It's Aaron Rodgers's favorite person in the whole world, a fella by the name of Favvrreee. Roger Goodell apparently got antsy and couldn't wait until Monday to make a decision; according to ESPN...
For Your Viewing Pleasure: Football Is Back, Kind of!
• 1:00pm - Golf: Women's British Open [ABC] ...
Morning Blogdome: Don't Watch Me, Watch the Game
• Erin Andrews kindly asks that you stop leering at her legs, and instead focus on the baseball game: "I think my overall reaction is that it’s really sad that in 2008 … I have people watching every single move I make,” Andrews said. “When there’s a big game between the Cubs and Brewers going on, it...
MLB Closer: Brewers Win, Fat People Hug it Out
• C.C. is perfect: So far, in a Milwaukee Brewers uni, Sabathia is 5-0. Last night, he rumbled into Turner Field and emerged with a 4-2 victory over the Braves. In case you couldn't sift through the blubber above, that's Prince Fielder and C.C. Sabathia sharing a joyous moment following their win o...
Favre Fatigue: One of the Few Things You and Roger Goodell Have in Common
Good morning to one and all! Before we get started today, a quick announcement: Please send all of your tips to the following email addy: [email protected]. Thanks for your cooperation, and now, back to your regularly scheduled programming... ...
Monk Is in the Hall, at Long Last
Right about now, the NFL's Hall of Fame Inductions are starting over at ESPN, and grown men are about to start openly weeping. After years of getting snubbed by the voting committee, Washington Redskins great Art Monk is finally getting his time in the sun. Monk is being inducted into the HOF along ...
If Team USA Fails to Win Gold Again, Will Whores Be to Blame?
Team USA, undefeated in meaningless games against international competition thus far this summer, is having a grand ol' time in Asia right now. But as much fun as it is to beat up on hairy foreigners, there's nothing quite like visiting some of the finer brothels the region has to offer. Just ask Le...
Afternoon Blogdome: Whatchu Talkin' 'Bout Ump?
•Gary Coleman's minor league baseball "career" was cut short; short like Gary Coleman: "Too much pine tar on your bat and superballs inside the bat will get you thrown out of the game. Even if your at-bat is a total sham." [Home Run Derby]...
LeBron Better Learn Himself Some Greek, Just in Case
So far, it's been an interesting summer for David Stern and his beloved NBA. Mr. Stern has watched as one of his former referees was sent to the butt-farm, and as nearly half of his League fled for the Euro-lined courts of, well, Europe. To Stern's relief, undoubtedly, no major stars have fled acro...
Next time, I'm definitely using UPS for all of my point-guard shipping needs: "Out of 190,000 employees throughout the world, FedEx Express president and CEO David Bronczek, one of the company's most influential executives, had chosen to reach out to an ordinary customer service representative, work...
Oklahoma Kindly Allows Josh Jarboe to Pursue His Rap Career Full-Time
"Used to have a gun, now i'm at Oklahoma. N***a, I graduated from school, so you know I got my diploma...didn't get hit I put his ass in a coma." Those are the lyrics sung (rapped?) by freshman wide receiver Josh Jarboe in a grimy YouTube freestyle. As you might expect, the folks at Oklahoma U didn...
Oh please, don't let me go to L.A! I'll do anything you ask: "For the Sox, the source said, Ramírez's pledge of good behavior only served as a tacit admission that his disruptive conduct of the last couple of weeks had been calculated, and they had had good cause to suspect more was in the offing if...
For Your Afternoon Viewing Pleasure
•1:00pm - Boxing: Muhammad Ali vs Douglas Jones, 1963. [ESPN Classic] •2:00pm - Golf: Third round of the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. [CBS] •3:00pm - X-Games: Skateboarding; bike stunts; Moto X; lots and lots of hair gel. [ABC] •5:00pm - Horse Racing: West Virginia Derby. [ESPN] •9:00pm - Movie: H...