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Dustin Pedroia Thinks Very Highly Of Alex Rodriguez
From this month's Boston magazine: "That guy," he will say, pausing for a moment to find the right word, "is a dork." [Boston Magazine]...
'Favre Just Dropped An F5,' And Other Observations On Jock-Female Relations
It's time for Waxing Off, the only Internet feature which can tell the time in the U.S., London and Prague. Today's topic; why the rules for dating women seem to be different for top athletes....
Remembering The Fab Five
"[T]wo decades after their high point, the Fab Five's legacy has gone from black socks to black marks, their swagger replaced by the shame of bequeathing the Michigan basketball program a generation of chaos." [NYT]...
If You've Eaten A Four-Pound Burger, Of Course You'll Need A Giant Plunger
Still grappling with the media frenzy over its monstrous 5,000-calorie burger, the West Michigan Whitecaps, masters of the metaphor, have installed a giant plunger in the outfield that squirts water on fans....
The Seattle Sounders Have Their First Sexual Assault Investigation
Here's an ad that was in the Seattle Times last month — and on the main page of its web site — featuring Seattle Sounders FC star forward Fredy Montero. Talk about unfortunate ad placement....
Just Some Of The Many Ways In Which America Is Ruining Soccer
"Yes, we blame you for the fact that our national stadium gives us few dining choices except stale hotdogs that cost the GDP of a small African nation." [The Spoiler]...
What Do We Have Left If Cricket Is No Longer Safe For Work?
Good Lord: What's the deal with women lifting their tops at sporting events all of the sudden? First it was the chick at the Florida Panthers game, now this boozy damsel.(NSFW) [TotalProSports via WL]...
Bob Ryan Would Like You To Know That His Face Is Fine, Thanks For Asking
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Hal Steinbrenner, Captain Of The Obvious
The quiet, less annoying Steinbrenner boy says some of the tickets at Yankee Stadium "might be overpriced." Also, World War II might have gotten a few people killed. [ESPN]...
Brewers Fan Saves Bikini Girl From Rogue Home Run Ball
Imagine a young woman innocently sunbathing at a baseball game, when a vicious home run ball comes rocketing toward her unsuspecting frame, with nothing but a bikini top to defend herself? What do you do?!...
Kim Kardashian And Photoshop Not Getting Along Lately
So here's an interesting photo from the Reggie Bush-Kim Kardashian spread in the April issue of GQ. Anyone see anything wrong here? Or more specifically, anything missing?...
Tales From An American Football Player In Austria
Robert Lunn is a former defensive tackle from UCONN. He graduated in 2008 and is now playing professional football — in Portchach, Austria. He's graciously shared some of the things he's experienced so far....
Michael Silver To Josh McDaniels: “You Haven’t Done Dick”
For this week's Deadcast, we brought on Michael Silver from Yahoo Sports (who sounds remarkably like Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) to talk about the Jay Cutler situation. And retractable third arms....
Brave Woman Gives Eyewitness Testimony Of The Salisbury Cell Phone Incident
The Sean Salisbury cell phone saga has always seemed to me to be a lot like the legend of Bigfoot; shrouded in mystery, leaving large tracks but not much in the way of tangible proof....
But Why Would A Former XFL Player Need Money?
He Sold Me: How would you like to own an XFL championship ring? Forget it. Your money is not extreme enough. [Total Pro Sports]...
Jay Cutler's First Stop On The "Who Wants Me?" Tour — UFC Fight Night
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Now Seems Like A Perfect Time For Roger Clemens To Bring Back The Highlights
This is from an email that was forwarded to us this afternoon that was supposedly taken in a Houston hair salon while Roger Clemens had his highlights touched-up....
Goodbye Rick Ankiel, Hello Dick
"Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to "Dick" instead of "Rick.""[StLToday]...
F1 Winner Holds Up Post-Race Press Conference To Jump His Model Girlfriend
British Formula 1 driver Jenson Button was so excited to win the Australian Grand Prix this weekend, that he couldn't wait until after meeting with the media to start the celebration....