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We're Not Sure Whom We're Supposed To Hate
David Pinto at brings up something we were kind of curious about: If admitted steroid abuser Jason Giambi hits a home run off suspended steroid abuser Ryan Franklin (which he did last evening), uh ... whom are we supposed to get mad at? Would Nationals manager Frank Robinson say it just didn't ha...

Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... • Giving NCAA football its props. • The A's, the O's, Erik Bedard and you. • Paul Maholm: Straight from Double-A Altoona to your heart....

Jack McKeon Hates Poultry
Everybody loves the San Diego Chicken, right? How do you not love a chicken? Everybody loves chickens!...

About Last Night ...
What you missed while writing a musical based on the movie "Fargo" ... • Puberty — nature's steroids. Hawaii wins Little League World Series. • Speaking of steroids: Giambi's 7 RBI lift Yankees. • Danica Patrick proves that women drivers are just as capable as men when it comes to ... wait, she just...

To Watch Tonight ...
What To Watch While Remembering That Tonight's Yet Another Anniversary Of A Breakup ... · Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees. You know how they used to say every egg you ate took five minutes off your life. We think Yankees losses are like that with George Steinbrenner, except it's like an hour. ...

Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · So, when's Randy Moss gonna toke up again? · Now, honestly: Who bets on tennis? Seriously. · Zack Duke fever continues, even against the Cardinals....

Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · You can bet on Dontrelle Willis, or you can just take a nap at lunch. · Hey, look, you can bet on the Little League World Series. That's making the world a better place. · Time to bet on...

Blogdom's Best: Jettising The Big Unit
News And Views From Microwaved Dinners And Used USB Ports ... · Yankees fans have had just about enough of Randy Johnson. [Pinstrip Alley] · Look out next year for those crazy Toronto Blue Jays. [Beyond The Boxscore] · Royals bloggers are documenting the beauty of winning two in a row and trying to ...

We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... · 11 a.m.. MLB With Buster Olney: Come on ... you KNOW who's tested positive, don't you? Just tell us. Come on. You know you want to. · Noon. MLB With Steve Phillips: Aw, man, nobody tells Steve Phillips anything. No point in even asking...

College: Let's Bring In The Steroids Guy!
Baseball Musings points out a story we hadn't noticed (though it's still early in the morning): Jason Giambi's trainer is the new strength coach for alls ports at the University of Cal-Santa Barbara. Baseball Musings finds this worriesome, to say the least:...

Leftovers: Fighting Your Sister For Air Time
· Reggie Miller joins Cheryl on TNT. [Hollywood Reporter] · Apparently, they play tennis in Cincinnati. [Reuters] · LeBron James testifies in suit against documentarian. [CBS Sportsline] · Soon, the Yankees will just start setting themselves on fire and eliminating the middle man. [NY Post]...

Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · Who's got spirit? Brett Tomko! He's got spirit! How 'bout you?! · Make money off the misery of the Kansas City Royals. · Some idiot handicaps Cindy Sheehan....

Road From Bristol Enters Final Four
Time for an update from The Road From Bristol, the 64-"team" tournament allowing voters to choose the most loathsome ESPN personality. We're still awaiting results of Dan LeBatard vs. Tony Reali matchup to select the last of the Final Four. But the winners so far:...

Saints QB Plays By Prison Rules
Interestingly enough, this exact same picture — with different clothing and entirely different context — was taken of Ravens running back Jamal Lewis while he was in prison. But again: Something else entirely....

Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · Let Phil Mickelson decide whether to name it a "manziere" or a "bro." · Cricket: Wrinkling your knickers for fun and profit. · Marquis matchup: Is getting even in the Cards?...

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What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · Don't look now, but the Chargers-Packers line just moved again. · Go with Byrd and the Angels tonight. Thank us later. · Fantasy 411: The pitfalls and benefits of Mr. Corey Patterson of ...

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What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler ... · Bad News Bears: Dusty's nightmare just could be your dream come true. · Fantasy Football: Show me the money! · Covers serves up a large helping of Big 12 football barbeque....

Richardson Nailed For A Costly Dunk
We know that a new paternity suit in the NBA can hardly be classified as "news" anymore, but hey, it's still pretty fun, right? Today's hammer fell down on Warriors dunk dude Jason Richardson, who is being sued by a former paramour — that means "lady he used to do it with" — for a monthly child su...

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What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gambler. · We're guessing that this love affair with Raiders QB Kerry Collins should last until, oh, early September. · The smart money isn't on the Red Sox, but yours is, apparently. · Racehorse uses...

Today In Oddjack
What you're missing over at Oddjack, the site for both the discerning speculator and the degenerate gamber ... · Only in gambling can you get excited about Cleveland Browns. · Attention, fantasy football owners! Mike Harmon is totally freaking nuts! · Chopping lines: Atlanta is very hot this time of...