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Mitch Albom Has A Few Things To Get Off His Chest
Yesterday afternoon, Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom appeared on Scott Van Pelt's radio show to offer his insights on the rickety state of American journalism. Yes, pamphleteer fans: Mitch Albom hates blogs....
Florida Panthers Announcer Has Seen "Wedding Crashers" A Few Too Many Times
I've always said that the Florida Panthers had a game better suited for radio—I've always said that—but I never realized just how entertaining it is to listen to their play-by-play man call games....
Milwaukee Admirals To Host 'Don't Be Like Mike Night'
"Anyone named Michael, Phelps, Mary Jane, Cheech, Chong, Weed (Wied) or anyone who has won an Olympic Gold Medal can get their ticket for only $2." [Milwaukee Admirals]...
Cole Aldrich Does Not Appreciate Your Prank Calls (With Update)
Following the jump is a link to a voice mail message left by Jayhawks center Cole Aldrich, to one of the many Kansas State fans who had been prank calling him yesterday....
Dear A-Rod: There's a Curly-Haired Boston Writer Who Still Loves You
Dan Shaughnessy sticks up for Alex Rodriguez on Dan Patrick Show. [DanPatrick.com]...
English Soccer Players Accused Of Meat Beating
• A victimless crime?: Two Southampton strikers are accused of attacking a man with their kebabs. No, I'm talking about the food. What are you talking about? [Sports Rubbish]...
Hey, Don't Bogart The Olympic Torch, Man
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Brother, Can You Spare $445 Million?
Brooklyn borough President Marty Markowitz reportedly wants federal bailout money to offset Atlantic Yards NBA arena project. [New York Post]...
One Couch Bunny From A-Rod Photo Is A <em>New York</em> Magazine Intern
One lucky lady just so happened to pick the right weekend to go club-hopping down in the Bahamas. And one lucky magazine just so happens to have her available to comment....
If Only Scott Norwood Had This Information Available To Him At The Time
"How To Avoid Choking Under Pressure." [Scientific American]...
Dallas Cowboys Somehow Make Barbie Dolls Even More Sexist
Congratulations to the Dallas Cowboys and their famous Cheerleaders. They've won a prestigious TOADY award for teaming with the gold standard on unhealthy representations of female beauty and then taking it up a notch....
The Prodigal Son Returns (Pending Physical)
Ken Griffey Jr.'s return to the Seattle Mariners reportedly only days away. I think his first question will be: "Hey, where's the Kingdome?" [Seattle Mariners Official Site]...
James Farrior and Joey Porter's Surfin' Safari
• If Pittsburgh had an ocean: Pro Bowl surfers might be the only people bummed about the game no longer being played in Hawaii. [Mondesi's House]...
Roy Oswalt Is Pissssssed
"A-Rod's numbers shouldn't count for anything. I feel like he cheated me out of the game." [MLB.com]...
This Baby Can Be Yours For Only $12,000
Arrive to that NASCAR race or criminal deposition in style in the 1999 Pontiac Limo (sold as is, no warranty). Drawback: The Pontiac Limo is located in Warrenton MO. [The Three Idiots On Sports]...
Bud Selig Is Going To Make Everything OK (With Selig Fail Update)
Not only is Bud Selig going to suspend Alex Rodriguez, (maybe ... perhaps), but he's going to reinstate Hank Aaron as the all-time leader in home runs (if he can find his pen)....
Jeff Reed Likes His Nachos/Is Getting Fat
That's not eatin', that's dinin'. Steelers kicker enjoys the high life at the Pitt-West Virgina basketball game. [Busted Coverage]...
Partygoers Not Rolling Over On Michael Phelps
Lawyers for two young men in South Carolina say their clients were arrested by Richland County police and charged with marijuana possession—but that the cops only seemed interested in asking them about Michael Phelps....
Mike Tyson To Read Write A Book
Mike Tyson is planning to release a tell-all autobiography, which he started writing when he was in prison. Attention, Oprah Book Club members. [Contact Music]...
What Cable TV Personality Takes Issue With Woman's 'Oldest Baseball Card' Claim?
This isn't really a blind item, because if plied with free beers, I will totally reveal the person's identity. But you may treat it as one if you wish....