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Morning Blogdome: Barry Bonds In "The Deer Hunter"
[email protected] has seen the photos. You're in big trouble now. • Whitetail deer, jerks: Barry may have found his post-baseball career hunting whitetail in Canada. Oh, he doesn't need that gun. [You Been Blinded] • Don't get us started on the fans: J.J. Redick is not happy with his playing ti...
Contentious Media Dork Calls Bill Simmons a "Jock Washer"
Throughout Bill Simmons ongoing mysterious Andy Dufresne saga with the WWL over his podcast, his NFL Picks column, and his treatment at Page 2, his thinly-veiled digs have, for the most part, only been scrutinized by the sports media watchers fascinated by the Sports Fella's every move.(Myself inclu...
Peter Boulware Finds Things A Bit Different In This School Of Hard Knocks
This time Peter Boulware got to play some offense. The results were less than satisfactory, however, as the former Baltimore Ravens linebacker came up just short in his quest to win a seat in the Florida state House of Representatives on Nov 4. Final score: Michelle Rehwinkle Vasilinda 48.6 percent,...
Morning Blogdome: Tim Tebow Is A Humble Man
[email protected] is never ever gonna give you up. • So wise: Did you know that as a former Heisman winner Tim Tebow has a vote in this year's selection? He's even pretending that he would consider not voting for himself. Puhleeeease, let Colt McCoy win by a single vote. [Chomped and Screwed] •...
This Is Not A Place Either Of Us Want To Be, And For That I Am Sorry
Daulerio asked me to describe my experience at the Rick's Cabaret on Monday night. This is probably the best I can do. Strip clubs are not about decadence, or fantasy, or even commerce. They are, at their core, about interaction. The dance is not delicate, or disguised. This is not a place where som...
Morning Blogdome: Tatum Bell Will Carry That For You
Your blogs are the meaning in the life of [email protected]. • Hands team: Hold on to your suitcases, Denver ... Tatum Bell is back! [Bronco Talk] • Genuine Class: Sean Avery is not afraid to make fun of a fellow player's speech impediment, even if the guy is on his own team. At least you can u...
Is ESPN Looking to Buy Baseball Prospectus?
A couple weeks ago there was a rumor circulating around one the ESPN offices that, after the election ended, the WWL was going to have a serious conversation with stat-boy guru Nate Silver about the possibility of a buying Baseball Prospectus. Maybe it was just one individual spouting off to some of...
Morning Blogdome: Make It Big Enough For Corso To See
How did they ever see that one coming?: Did Oklahoma State steal their offensive signs from the kids trying to get on GameDay? Maybe sending signals via the blimp would have been less obvious. [College Game Balls] What about my pair of souvenir balls?: Someone (or someones) is scamming collectors an...
Morning Blogdome: Barack, You're Out Of Your Element
[email protected] is the place you want to be. For tips. To Blogdome, that is. • This isn't 'Nam. There are rules: Professional bowlers offer their services to help the new president get the most out of his private bowling alley. I heard he doesn't roll on Saturday. [Selfish Teams + Steady Burn...
All-Purpose Pitching Machine Also Teaches Kids Not to Lie
We had this one really hard teacher in junior high. You know the type of teacher that thinks they're preparing you for the harsh realities of adulthood through tough love, including random screaming and no late papers and picking books about four grades higher than your class' skill set and wonderin...
The Secret Connection Between Box Scores And Sex Work
Yes, I used to work at that dirty site where posts about handjobs and "back door girls" meant a slow news day, but I've also seen plenty of Carl Mondays try to make people feel bad about their special urges. So perhaps I have a different appreciation for what WGN morning sports anchor Pat Tomasulo i...
Well, They're Back To Square One With The Old Folks Home Flasher Case
Former sprint champion Mark Walcott was cleared on Thursday of charges that he exposed himself five times at two old folks homes in Britain, but at what cost? During the trial it was revealed that Walcott was having affairs with two women at the same time, both of whom were hauled into court to prov...
Morning Blogdome: Where's Your Bear Bryant Now?
So let it be written to [email protected]. So let it be done. • Saban parted the Red Sea because his next job was on the other side: Gosh, it's been almost 15 years since Alabama won a national title. Raise your hand if you feel sorry for them? Anyone? Anyone....? [Bleacher Report] • The balls ...
Morning Blogdome: Going, Going, Gone
[email protected] cares. Octagon not included: How would you like to own your very own mixed martial arts league? Grab your checkbook because everything at Elite XC must go! [Lt. Winslow] Is it the shoes?: The greatest hoops sneakers ever. Look, I chose Buster Browns and I stand by that. [Blea...
Morning Blogdome: Living The Dream
It's [email protected] in a landslide! • Thanks, but no thanks: Yeah, the last thing the Cubs want to do now is add another all-star caliber pitcher to their roster. They like Jake Peavy too much to put him through that. [Luol's Dong] • Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was unavailable: Two bloggers reali...
Morning Blogdome: Why Can't Wii?
Exit polls say [email protected] is the most popular choice. • Blah, blah, blah: When you put cheerleaders and video games together the streets will run red with Whitey's blood. You stopped reading after "cheerleaders and video games," didn't you? [Fan IQ] • What's this about Scott Mitchell?: L...
In Case You Are Still Undecided and Are Looking For a Viable Write-In Option
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap Football night in D.C. on election eve courtesy of D.C. Sports Bog: "And the night remained somewhat political as the game approached, with all manner of political signs. Heather K...
ESPN About Simmons: Nothing to See Here, Please Disperse
Over the weekend, the latest Bill Simmons vs. ESPN passive-aggressive flame war ignited after the Sports Guy evidently had his weekly NFL Picks column spiked by The Dot Com for an unknown reason. Simmons responded through his Sports Guy Unplugged site, with requisite Shawshank photo screengrab. Bost...
Lewis Hamilton Wins F1 Title, Has Hot Girlfriend; Deal With It, Spain
Overcomomg a slick track, various porcupine road hazards and these guys, 23-year-old Lewis Hamilton finished fifth at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday to become the youngest Formula One champion ever. So he celebrated as you or I would; by spending a night in Sao Paulo with his hot rock star girlf...
Peter Boulware Wants Your Vote, Dawg
A rundown of those local and national political races involving sports-type humans ... I'd have more respect for athletes who turn to politics if they didn't didn't always fall back on the predictable; using sports jargon in their campaign speeches. Of course Peter Boulware, who is running for a sea...