mo Page 696 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Reggie Bush Not Clear On Concept Of "Making It Rain"
• Recession proof?: Did Reggie Bush and his girlfriend toss cash around in a club—and brag to tabloids about it—then pick up all the money and keep it themselves? [SbB]...
Relocation Coming To The NBA?
We've established that running an NBA team is a horrible way to make money, but did the Boston Globe bury the big news that some teams may not last much longer in their home city?...
It's Exhausting Being Christian Laettner
• The ACC final was pretty dull: Duke's greatest champion catches some z's at the airport. Hey, that counts as a celebrity sighting! [Friends of the Program]...
Boomer Esiason Will Sweep The Leg
Boomer Esiason interviewing Ralph Macchio on the enduring legacy of The Karate Kid? Yes, sign me up. Oh, and did you know they're doing a remake? Wax on. Wax off....
It's Very Chilly With A 60% Chance Of Bosh
• We miss you, Mr. Bowden: Nationals' blogger is already longing for the days when Jim Bowden made life interesting. [The Nationals Enquirer]...
Portland State, Robert Morris Join The Party
No automatic bids will be given today, but with so much basketball to soak in something entertaining is bound happen....
Walk Toward The "One Shining Moment"
• [Expletive Deleted]: Speaking of one shining moment, will one of these coaches have one shining profanity-laced tirade during the tournament this year? [The March to Madness]...
Randy Moss And His Big-Ass Bass
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Big East Tournament (Or Other Basketball-Related Nonsense) Open Thread
DePaul is continuing their magical postseason run right now, followed by three more games at the Garden. Plus, the A-10, Big 12, Conference USA, and other tourneys are underway all afternoon. Type away. [Scoreboard]...
Señor Jose Bettis' Old Fashioned Fire Juice
• It comes in smooth and chunky: Jerome Bettis now has his own premium tequila. It's the perfect shot for drunk driving school bus drivers. [PSAMP]...
Get Ready To See DePaul (0-18 In Conference) In Your NCAA Tournament Bracket
Not really. But technically the Blue Demons (9-23 overall) are still alive for a March Madness bid after their first-round win over Cincinnati in the Big East Tournament. [NBCSports]...
High School Kids Now Refusing To Take Shots From Less Than 80 Feet
• Do I need a slide rule for this?: I was just thinking that the real problem with the NFL's QB rating is not enough high level math. [Kotite's Corner]...
And At A Starbucks In Montclair, N.J., A Pair Of XXL Boxer Shorts Will Be Flown At Half-Staff
SI writer Peter King is now moving to Boston. Poor Montclair, N.J. will never be in the pages of a national magazine ever again. [KSK]...
Dad! Get Off The Court!
• Pop that sweatshirt: Sir, would you kindly return to your seat? I don't believe the Ohio Valley Champions need any tax help right now. [I Dislike Your Favorite Team]...
Yankees, Mets, Cowboys Picked A Bad Time To Fleece Their Fans
Charging $2,500 a seat at sparkly new stadiums seemed like a good idea before the money armageddon bankrupted every sports fan in the country. [Wall Street Journal]...
Scott Olsen: The Nationals' Front-Line Smoker
Interesting story from Wednesday's Washington Post about hot-headed pitcher Scott Olsen, who the Nats acquired from the Marlins over the winter. It turns out Olsen's a pretty committed smoker. 12 cigarettes a day, actually....
When Lebron Throws A Party, Ladies Expose Their Upper Thighs
• "The Reject Bench": That's where these poor ladies were sitting during "A Night With Lebron James," according to one partygoer. [Black Sports Online]...
Jim Edmonds Would Like To Invite You To His Stripper Battle Royal
Here's something fun for Midwesterners looking for a bazoonga-infested activity on a lonely Friday night in St. Louis: It's a "Queen Of The Pole" party, with your very special guest, former Cardinal Jim Edmonds....
Hockey Games Bring Out The Drunk Muppets
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Momentum Gathering For A College Football Playoff?
Mountain West Conference submits proposal to NCAA for an eight-team playoff to determine the BCS champion. NCAA's likely response: "We have a Mountain West Conference?" [USA Today]...