ja Page 648 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Fred Taylor Released By Jaguars, Fantasy Football Players Rejoice
He told media reporters that, despite getting cut, he still believes he can be a starter in the NFL. Then he tore his groin while cleaning out his locker. [ESPN]...
Jason Richardson's Confident In His Driving Ability
The Phoenix Suns' guard was arrested for driving 90mph in a 35mph zone. Oh, and he had his three-year-old son "unrestrained" in the car with him at the time. [ESPN]...
Tim Floyd Seems Mildly Displeased With The Officiating
If you've made up your mind that you're going to get a T, you might as well make it a show. This call during Sunday's USC-ASU game in Tempe was pretty ghastly. [Insomniac's Lounge]...
In Which LeBron and Kobe Pretend There are Other Players on the Court
This pro hoops season, more than anything else, has revolved around Kobe Bryant and LeBron James's nuclear war to prove which of these two men is the greatest basketball player in the solar system....
LeBron James and His Yellow Cardigan Vow to Save the Pitiful Dunk Contest
By, at last, deigning to compete in what was once All-Star Weekend's signature event....
Whitlock: Blame PED Epidemic On The Right People
The team owners. The managers. The media. The suburban rich folks who started it all. [Fox Sports]...
Jayson Williams Knows How To Treat A Lady Right
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, we bring you this update on former Net (and accused limo driver assassin) Jayson Williams. Williams' wife filed for divorce recently due to his overwhelming vileness and abusiveness....
Jay Mariotti Is Even More Ready For His Close-Up
Morning, Spinheads. Let's start this lovely Saturday with a little mini "Deleted Scenes"-like goodness courtesy of a reader who supposedly bumped into the dapper Fanhouse columnist last night at an NBA All-Star fete....
The One With Jamal Anderson's Other (Alleged!) Bathroom Stall Activities
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another. (NSFW)...
Cole Aldrich Does Not Appreciate Your Prank Calls (With Update)
Following the jump is a link to a voice mail message left by Jayhawks center Cole Aldrich, to one of the many Kansas State fans who had been prank calling him yesterday....
LeBron James Stunned To Learn He's Just Like Other People
The most bizarre thing happened in the Pacers-Cavs game last night—all-world superduper star LeBron James was not treated like the special little snowflake that he is, but like a real NBA player....
Is The Delightful Dana Jacobson Era Almost Over At ESPN?
ESPN's been public about its plans to trim down staff during the wintry economic climate and one of the first higher profile casualties might be everyone's favorite Belvedere guzzler, Dana Jacobson....
Miguel Tejada Charged With Lying To Congress
Remember the Mitchell Report and Miguel Tejada's starring role in it? Well, Congress sure does, because they say the report proves that Miggy lied to them. Uh oh....
Peter Gammons Regrets Not Sticking Up For Roberts
SI writer Jeff Pearlman criticized ESPN's Peter Gammons for the way he handled the Alex Rodriguez interview, accusing the venerable baseball writer of "softball questions and limited inquisitiveness."...
Jamal Anderson Was Snorting Cocaine Off A Toilet?
Jamal Anderson probably isn't the first person to sniff cocaine off of a toilet in public restroom, but he's the first to do it whose touchdown dance was called "The Dirty Bird."...
The Internet Is Fed Up With Ed Hightower's Shenanigans
Veteran NCAA referee Ed Hightower is notorious for his foul-calling theatrics. One group of fans had enough and fought back the only way they knew how - via the awesome power of MS Paint....
TNT Sells Out H-O-R-S-E?
I'm not sure if this is real or just idle (but completely believable) speculation, but USA Today is reporting that the game of All-Star H-O-R-S-E will actually be G-E-I-C-O, to the delight of the sponsor....
Ex-Falcon Jamal Anderson Arrested On Drug Charges
The former RB turned ESPN analyst was arrested in Atlanta last night in possession of cocaine and a "suspected marijuana cigarette." See what you've done, Michael Phelps? [AJC]...
Jake Rosholt Is Heavily Armed, Has Beer-Fetching Dog
If I were Jake Rosholt, I wouldn't much care if I won my UFC Ultimate Fight Night 17 bout with Alessio Sakara on Saturday. After all, I've got a beer-fetching dog!...
When You Play South Alabama, You Better Bring A Monitor
Look....all South Alabama coach Ronnie Arrow wants is a replay review of the last-second shot that just sunk his team, and if he doesn't get it then he just might murder your face....