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Norv, Baby, Norv
The Mighty MJD's Smorgasbord runs every Monday. Do enjoy....
Pat White Has A Special Friend
West Virginia quarterback Pat White would seem like the guy who has everything. NFL-ready talent — we guess — a spot on one of college football's best team and, you know, he's kind of handsome, if you're into that sort of thing. But the guy just wants more....
About Last Night ...
What you missed while sleeping ... very sound ... • College Football: No. 22 Georgia beats No. 16 Alabama with TD pass in OT. • MLB: Sox become first team to clinch a playoff spot, rallying against the Rays. • Horse Racing: Going Ballistic wins Super Derby XXVIII. Cha-ching!...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while playing 'Super Bomberman 2' with the Keebler elves ... • MLB: Beckett becomes first 20-game winner of the season. Sox 8, Rays 1. • Tennis: Roddick cruises, Blake loses. US-Sweden tied 1-1 in Davis Cup play. • Soccer: This just in: USA 3, England 0. Women advance to World Cup se...
Saying Goodbye To RFK Stadium
It's a sad weekend in the world of outdated, monstrous sports buildings: It's the last three baseball games at RFK Stadium in DC....
We congratulate Jamie Mottram, baron of all matters AOL Fanhouse, on his new job as Senior Editor of Blogs And Community at Yahoo! Sports. He starts next month. Though sorry, Jamie, but you can't curse there either. The comment section isn't as horrible, though. [Sports Business Daily] (The Big Lead...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as Aunt Bee makes you eat her pickles ... • College football: Texas A&M at Miami (Fla.). What's the Miami fight song again? [ESPN] • Soccer: MLS, Chicago at Dallas. You heard the ESPN chat, now witness the excitement of a 1-0 game. [ESPN2] • Golf: Nationwide Tour, Albertsons Boise Open...
Adeus, Mourinho
David Hirshey writes regularly for Deadspin about soccer....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch after you tell a 109-year-old to get off your lawn ... • MLB: Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs. It's just about Steve Bartman time, isn't it? [ESPN] • Soccer: UEFA Champions League: Olympique Lyonnais at Barcelona (same day tape). Don't tell me who won! (As if it wasn't a scoreless tie). [ES...
Oscar De La Hoya Is Feeling Even More Pretty Than Usual
We're not sure what the heck was going through Oscar de la Hoya's mind when he posed for these photos, and, frankly, we probably don't want to. There's another after the jump, and you can find the whole sordid spread right here. Yipes....
Woe To The Eagles Fans (And Those Who Sit Near Them)
The pregame festivities might have been more exciting than the actual game, but, nevertheless, we're gonna do our best to keep our distance from Eagles fans for the next couple of days....
Your Chance To See Philly Fans In Prime Time
A night game in Philadelphia always seems, to us, like asking for trouble. Even if fans actually do go to work today, if they leave at 5 p.m., they're gonna have enough time to really mess some matters up. Or, you know, paint their bodies....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as you spot the guy who stole your Yankees jersey ... • NFL: Washington at Philadelphia. Your entire fantasy team is populated by plyers on these two teams. Enjoy. [ESPN] • MLB: Orioles at Yankees. Baltimore can act as spoiler! Just kidding; they'll lose as usual. [Yes Network] • Golf:...
Rob Stone Knows How To Liven Up A Broadcast
All told, we find this rather clever — and, to be honest, we've been enjoying the Women's World Cup considerably more than we would enjoy a Troy-Oklahoma State game — and we pretty much enjoy everything Stone does. (We had no idea sideline reporters could be funny; isn't that against the rules?) Tho...
Spending Sunday With ... Chris Henry?
The Mighty MJD's Smorgasbord runs every Monday. Do enjoy....
About Last Night ...
What you missed while singing Eddie Money's 'Baby Hold On' ... • College football: Trojans crush 'Huskers; Gators rout Vols. • MLB: Winner winner chicken dinner! Red Sox rip Yankees, 10-1. • Golf: Tiger keeps three-shot lead in Tour Championship; Zach Johnson flirts with a 59. Tough course....