mo Page 700 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Let's Find Someone To Blame For This
• And what about that block in back!: No matter how many times you watch this replay the Cardinals still don't PUSH HIM OUT OF BOUNDS! Gaahhhh!!!! [Black Sports Online]...
And It's Phelps
Well. That's not so bad. But the Brits seem angry at Michael Phelps:...
I Wonder Who The Bong-Smoking Olympic Hero Could Be?
The Drudge Report reveals that "News Of The World" is set to show a photo of an "Olympic hero" smoking a bong. Update: Yup, it's Michael Phelps....
Oh Asashoryu, You're Just Incorrigible
"Fresh from his victory in the New Year's sumo tournament, Asashoryu is in hot water again with the Japan Sumo Association (JSA): this time, for striking a victory pose." [The Mainichi Daily News]...
Richard Seymour's Wife Isn't Messing Around
Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour's wife is not one to be tussled with. According to a police report, Tanya Seymour took part in a mob-like attack on some people at a New Year's Eve party....
Aaron Rodgers Says Brett Favre Is Tearing Him Apart
• But did he hit you?: Rodgers says Brett was chilly all year. [Midwest Sports Fans]...
Duke Snaps Under The Pressure Of Being Top Dog
For the third week in a row, the No. 1 team in the country loses, but at least this time they lost to the previous No. 1. So I guess we'll never settle this thing....
Mario Chalmers Still Learning This Whole "Tee Vee" Thing
Awwww: Ahh, the Puppy Bowl... keeping moms interested in Super Bowl Sunday since 2005. [Hot Dog and Friends]...
George Bodenheimer Reminds Bristol Of The Wintry Economic Climate We're In
This afternoon ESPN President George Bodenheimer addressed his troops via video on ESPN's corporate intranet to let everyone know there's a hiring freeze, no more raises, and "downsizing" and "discontinuation" are imminent....
Sabres Beat Oilers By Like ... A Lot Of Goals
Buffalo scored 10 seconds into the game, got another score 1:01 later and chased Edmonton's goalie after just eight shots. Final tally: 10-2. Ouch. [NHL.tv]...
Soccer Players Are Bad Athletic Supporters
• Yes ... "training buddies": Just because Ian Thorpe has been living and traveling the world for three years with a hot Brazilian swimmer who also happens to be a dude, that doesn't make him gay or anything. [Outsports]...
Bring On Da Journalism, Bring On Da Noise
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Breaking (Not Really): Chris Mortensen Told The Raiders He Was Sorry (Really)
Remember when Mort refused to call the Raiders to confirm that they were being sold? Yeah, he quietly apologized because he was wrong. (And the story was also not true, apparently.) [TFTDS]...
Is Kirk Radomski Just Making Stuff Up Now?
As if noted steroid pusher Kirk Radomski hadn't caused enough trouble with his Mitchell-snitching ways, the guy just keeps on delivering the goods....
Strange Times Keep Getting Stranger In the World Of The Dallas Cowboys
Dear VH1: Please develop a reality series starring Terrell Owens, in which he examines his many personal problems with his publicists. P.S., I am not a crackpot....
Garrett Mock Teaches With Love, Compassion, Occasional Swelling And Bruising
Washington Nationals pitcher Garrett Mock has a simple philosophy when it comes to coaching his youth baseball team in the off-season. Wear a cup....
Lego Giambi Is Ready For His Check Up
• Injection molding?: Leggo my Lego baseball players. Where do you stick the needle anyway? [Red Sox Monster]...
ESPN Still Protecting Simmons And Reilly From The Ragged Commentariat
In case you're wondering, no, ESPN still has no plans to add comments to Rick Reilly's or the Sports Guy's columns in the foreseeable future. As this email exchange with CBS Sports indicates....
More Fallout From That 100-0 Girls Basketball Fiasco
So the moral of the story, I guess, is if you're the winners of a 100-0 blowout, your coach gets fired. If you're the losers, you get to meet Diane Sawyer. Seems fair....
Erin Andrews Picks Her Seat
• Sitting pretty: Notre Dame beat writer loses his precious courtside seat to Erin Andrews. Don't you think her rear deserves it more?[Rumors and Rants]...