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Charles Barkley Unapologetic About P-Word Blurt
Of course he is. Other things Barkley's cantankerous about: The Media's treatment of LeBron post-press conference snub, people overlooking the Magic, and Twitter: "Anyone who's worried about what Shaquille O'Neal is doing all day is an idiot." [DPShow]...
Donte Stallworth Pleads Not Guilty To Manslaughter Charges
Donte Stallworth's lawyer was in court today to plead not guilty to DUI manslaughter charges and will likely try to use the quirks of Florida law to reduce the charge and keep his client out of jail....
Everyone Loves Golden State Until They Get Drafted By Them
There's a pretty amusing article about Golden State's pre-draft scouting camp where dozens of NBA hopefuls came to the Bay Area to show off for scouts and—more challengingly—pretend that they would actually enjoy playing for the Warriors....
Is This The End Of Tom Glavine?
Tommy Glavine was all set to make his major league debut this season, after fully rehabbing from offseason surgery and throwing 11 straight shutout innings in the minors—right before the Braves said, "Thanks, but no thanks."...
The Playoff Stress Has Really Taken A Toll On Stan Van Gundy
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap...
Ryan Braun Would Like To Help You Grease Up Your Wardrobe
Those searching relentlessly for a t-shirt designed to better accentuate spray tans, distressed jeans, and forearm skull tattoos owe the Brewers left fielder an exploding fist-bump....
Nick Schuyler's Sad, Inked Tribute To His Friends
The tattoo at left — an anchor overlying a cross — belongs to Nick Schuyler, lone survivor of the Gulf of Mexico boat accident that killed Will Bleakley, Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith. Because this a dumb world, the photo was sent by a Schuyler "fan" to the thedirty.com. [tampabay.com]...
The Thin Line Between Fan and Fanatic
Let's say you love the Chicago Bears. (Relax....it's just an example.) And let's say you don't mind having a few dozen tattoos on your body. That doesn't logically follow that you need 92 Bears autographs permanently inked in your skin....
<em>Sports Illustrated</em>'s Many, Many Chosen Ones
Here's the cover of the new Sports Illustrated, in which 16-year-old Bryce Harper is declared the "Chosen One." Sound familiar? It should....
Our Band Can Beat Up Your Jocks
Some science egghead says that marching band is just as difficult as football: "You get a level of competition and athleticism that is equal to a Division I athletic program." Someone should give that guy a wedgie. [Reuters]...
NBA.com - The Game Happens Here
Click here for the most extensive Playoff coverage, in depth highlights, up to date scores, stats and schedules from the post season. NBA.com - The Game Happens Here....
Orlando Basketball For Dummies
The Orlando Sentinel is well aware that 80% of their city's population is amped about the Magic—but could not have given a crap about the NBA until six days ago. Hence their bandwagon-friendly primer for the very uninitiated....
Austin Wood And The Pitch-Count Question
By now, you've surely heard of Austin Wood, the University of Texas reliever and modern folk hero who, cramping and vomiting, threw 169 pitches in a seven-hour NCAA regional Saturday. Most amazing of all? That throwing 169 pitches in a college baseball game isn't, in itself, all that amazing....
Dallas Cowboys Get What They Want, When They Want It
Irving, Texas, officials possibly suspect that the Cowboy's practice bubble that collapsed last month may have lacked some structure integrity. (Ya think?) They're fairly confident, however, that anyone other than the Cowboys would never have been allowed to build it....
Charles Barkley Is Still Convinced Charles Barkley Is Doing Just Fine
Seattle PI columnist Jim Moore had a few minutes of conversation with Charles Barkley, who's promoting the American Century Championship golf tournament he headlines ever year....
Joe Montana Single-Handedly Keeping The Collectible Card Market Alive
A "pristine" Joe Montana rookie card sold at auction for a record $65,000. Of course, if you knew what the guy who bought it had to do to earn that money, you wouldn't call it pristine. [Beckett Blog]...
Who's Got Next At The White House?
Did you know Barack Obama plays basketball? I certainly didn't. Word on the street, though, is that he's all about playing a little pick-up ball every now and voting day....
John Sterling Still Struggling To Learn Yankees Lineup
"Voice of the Yankees" (as long as you don't own a TV) John Sterling has a made another memorable home run call. Mostly because he used his signature Alex Rodriguez-based "catchpharse" to celebrate a dinger by Hideki Matsui....