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A Sad Day For ... Uh, Tennis?
Well-proportioned Romanian phenom Simona Halep is reportedly planning breast-reduction surgery, because her superhuman chest somehow doesn't help her play tennis. Or is she?...
Fran Tarkenton <em>Still</em> Has A Few Things To Get Off His Chest...
Concerned about any "firestorm" he may have caused with his Favre bashing,Tarkenton returned to 790 The Zone this morning to clarify a few things he said. Actually he just goes on more of a tirade. Today's victims: sports writers, Marcellus Wiley, "Society," and, of course, Favre....
Accused Killer Indicted In Adenhart Case
"A grand jury has indicted the man accused of killing Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two others when a minivan smashed into their car last month. Orange County prosecutors say Andrew Gallo was indicted on three counts of murder and three other felonies for the April crash." [AP]...
Your Wealth, Now In Wayne Chrebet's Bare Hands
SUBJECT: Wayne Chrebet: FROM: [redacted]@citi.com. "Saw this yesterday, only my firm would hire an ex nfl player who retired because of too many concussions. IMAGINE THE FINANCIAL ADVICE HE COULD GIVE! Please do not attach my name to this, I'd get fired." [Bloomberg]...
How Conan O'Brien Ruined The Stanley Cup Finals
For the first time in 54 years, two Stanley Cup Finals games will be played on back-to-back nights. Why the rush? Because NBC doesn't want boring old hockey games cluttering up their precious Law & Order reruns....
Trademark Wit: Rick Reilly Has Officially Turned Himself Into A Brand
Have a look at Rick Reilly's latest. Notice anything new? No, silly, it's not the jokes. Look closer....
Billy Gillispie Isn't Done With Kentucky Either
As if Kentucky didn't have enough to deal with from their current coach, the guy they fired to get him, Billy Gillispie, is now suing the athletic department for the $6 million he says they owe him on the contract that he never actually signed. Legal mumbo jumbo awaits.......
The Wintry Economic Climate Finally Catches Up To The WWL
"ESPN began making a round of previously announced job cuts Wednesday, informing about 100 Connecticut employees that they would be laid off this week.The Bristol-based sports news network said in February that it would eliminate 200 vacant and occupied positions worldwide following a 60- to 90-day ...
Memphis Accused Of "Major" Recruiting Violation
Hey, John Calapari! I know you were very eager to pack up your stuff and get down to your new, better gig at Kentucky, but I think that in your haste you may have left something behind in Memphis. An NCAA investigation into a fraudulent SAT test!...
Old Man At The Lakers Game Continues To Let Everyone Know They've Failed
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Jimmy Johnson: Smilin' Sonuvabitch On The Prowl
Okay, he's not really prowling. But JJ definitely does attract a certain type of woman. The type of woman you'll find at "JJ's Big Chill." [Don Chavez]...
And Now A Nice Photo Of A Man Getting Kicked In The Face
No, it's not Champions League, but it is a good way to show off the WSJ's outstanding "Sports Snapshot" photo blog-a-majig. Amazingly, the man getting kicked in the head is Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching who used that very same dented dome to score a goal later in the game....
No Gatorade Machine Is Safe From Zambrano's Wrath
Carlos Zambrano did not make it through his start against the Pirates today and neither did the Gatorade dispenser in the Cubs dugout. Carlos gets ejected, but it's always the electrolytes that have to pay the price....
Florida State Takes Strong Stance On Chair-On-Face Violence
Florida State wide receiver Richard Goodman was arrested and charged with a felony for that on campus brawl last fall and has been suspended from the team. Oh, so suddenly the Seminoles doesn't want their players hitting women in the face with chairs? Sheesh, make up your mind. [Orlando Sentinel]...
Fran Tarkenton Has A Few Things To Get Off His Chest...
The Vikings legendary quarterback must have had some pepper in his eyes during this interview with Atlanta radio station 790 The Zone or he was just feeling particularly ornery. Especially when it comes to the possibility of the Ol' Gunslinger donning the purple this year....
Only The British Can Make Soccer Sound Like Fellatio
The Guardian, liveblogging Barca-Man U: "Stroke … pass … triangle … slide-rule pass … back-heel … tip … tap … slide-rule pass … neat triangle … neat triangle … neat triangle … through-ball … languid stroke … flick … trap … deft touch … chest … clatter … hoof." [Guardian]...
So Much For All Those Transparency Buzzwords
College football, the sport without a playoff system and with a championship game determined by a computer, is on the verge of becoming even more faceless, just four years after deciding it wanted to add some credibility to its rankings....
Don't Let The Sun Go Down On The Bird People
Denver may or may not succeed in keeping Kobe Bryant from his eternal destiny, but at least they are making things interesting. The series heads back to Los Angeles tied at 2, but anything that keeps goofballs like Chris Andersen in the "spotlight" a little longer is okay by me....
What You Need To Know About The NBA's Jaunty Superfan
He's the multi-millionaire (but not quite a billionaire) sporting the cowboy hat on his head and God-knows-what on his torso, and he happens to sit courtside at a terrifyingly astounding number of NBA games, sometimes carrying European models, all the time hobnobbing with the league's superstars. Me...
Patrick Roy Is Not Interested In Saving Your Lousy Franchise
Patrick Roy finally admits that he was indeed offered the Colorado Avalanche coaching job, but has turned it down for "family reasons." Is the "reason" that his family is filled with insane, violent rageaholics? [Denver Post]...