los Page 255 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Carlos Zambrano Needs A Timeout
The Big Z is going on the 15-day DL with a bad hamstring. Should Cubs fans panic? Should they start beheading farm animals? Or get drunk and embrace the Jeff Samardzija Era. [Sun-Times]...
John Daly Has Slimmed Down, Orange'd Up
I think the name of the color of that shirt is either called "Circus Peanut" or "Cat Puke." [Fanhouse]...
I'm Kobe Bryant, And I'm Taking Over This Motion Picture
Spike Lee is denying the whole thing, but the New York Post is telling the tale of how Kobe Bryant supposedly hijacked Lee's documentary of him to present himself in the best possible light....
Here's Your Live Cam From A Grueling Lingerie Football League Mini Camp
Yesterday I mistakenly referred to the LA Avengers as the only pro football franchise in Los Angeles. How could I forgot about the Los Angeles Temptation? [TMZ]...
Sesame Street Officially Jumps The Shark
You know a television show is on its last legs when it starts bringing in celebrity guest stars ... like when Tom Selleck became a semi-regular on Friends. Now here's Kobe Bryant cavorting with Muppets....
Dodger Fan Unable To Dodge Knife
Opening Day at Dodger Stadium went off without a hitch. There was plenty of fighting, gun-waving, knife play, vandalism and general mayhem to keep everyone on their toes....
The 'Boo Teixeira' Movement Seems To Be Losing Steam
And so we have an early indication of why Mark Teixeira chose the Yankees over the Orioles this offseason. Game 3 of the series today at Camden Yards: Good seats still available....
ESPN Brings Out The Sad Trombone
When your whole reason for being is fun and games, it's tough to strike the right tone when real life intrudes on your happy time. (Ahem.) On live TV—you win some, you lose some....
Angels Pitcher Nick Adenhart Killed In Auto Accident
This is sad. Just hours after he finished pitching six scoreless innings for the Angels last night, the 22-year-old pitcher has died....
It's Good To Be Bill Macdonald
Fox Sports West's Bill Macdonald has been a popular LA-based broadcaster for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, Halos Heaven ran some photos of him getting cozy with a young woman outside of Angels Stadium....
Yet Another Smart Play From Zach Randolph
The competent, level-headed L.A. Clippers forward was arrested early this morning on suspicion of drunk driving. Does it seem unfair to anyone else that this man drives a Rolls-Royce? [ESPN]...
Space Cadet In The Outfield?
Ryan Braun swears he saw Manny Ramirez hanging out with fans in the left field bleachers during the Brewers-Dodgers exhibition game last night. Maybe they just told him to play really deep? [Brew Beat]...
Oh, Now That Is An Embarrassing Looking Box Score
Today's final from Bradenton, Florida: Pittsburgh Pirates 4, Manatee Community College Lancers... 6. It's gonna be a good year, Bucco fans! [Raise the Jolly Roger]...
It Looks Like Andrew Bynum's Knee Is Just Fine
The Lakers' center played in a golf/Playmate-lifting contest at the Playboy Mansion Saturday, despite not playing an NBA game since January because of a bad knee. To be fair, she is filled with helium. [SI]...
Rumors Of Isiah Thomas To Clippers' Front Office Send NASDAQ Plummeting Record 230 Points
Isiah Thomas, seeking a front-office job, has talked with Clippers owner Donald Sterling several times; most recently last month. I see no way such a thing can possibly fail. [ESPN]...
Meanwhile, On The Kensington Expressway ...
Bills vandals fans welcome Terrell Owens in their unique way. He should be in town eight times this season, so hopefully he'll see this....
When Lost In The Georgia Dome, Consult Your Nearest Cheerleader
Tyler Hansbrough went from victory to fail within seconds this afternoon, as he avoided being called for a critical foul in a last-second win over Virginia Tech, but then got lost leaving the court....
Are Dodgers Preparing To Get Their Pedro On?
Impressed with his play for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, the Dodgers may be contemplating signing Pedro Martinez. Their final roster should be complete by May. [NBC Sports]...