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If The Nationals Lose But No One Is Around To See It, Do They Still Lose?
Nationals Park looked slightly emptier than usual last night, with less than 100 fans sticking around to weather a two-hour ninth inning rain delay. But boy, did they get a good fireworks show afterward — oh, wait. [Washington Post]...
He Said, She Said With Sherrie And John Daly
John Daly has suddenly reformed into golf's good guy, says his maybe-soon-to-be-restrained wife, and she's not going to stand for it. Also, she "would like you to know that she did not stab her husband." Duly noted. [Commercial Appeal]...
These Ladies Were Actually 35-Years-Old At The Start Of Sunday's Padres/Diamondbacks Game
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Adam LaRoche Is A F&*#ing Soldier
The Pirates first baseman on this week's Nate McLouth deal: "It's kind of like being with your platoon in a battle, and guys keep dropping around you." Kellen Winslow adds: "We don't care about nobody except this P." [ESPN]...
Here's Your General Housekeeping DUAN (N)
Some things of varying importance that need to be addressed. So DUAN seems the most appropriate post to do so since I've already lost your attention until tomorrow morning. It's time to purge....
Well, That's One Way To Fire Your Trainer
Miguel Cotto's split with his uncle/manager Evangelista Cotto on Wednesday was completely peaceful, except for the ugly brawl and the cinder block through the window of his new jaguar....
Attention Hockey Players: Doctors Would Like To See Inside Your Brain-Damaged Noggins
Former Red Wing/Hurricane/Flyer Keith Primeau will donate his soft squishy hockey brain to science. Now ... or is he still using it? [Freep]...
Brewers Fan Saves Bikini Girl From Rogue Home Run Ball
Imagine a young woman innocently sunbathing at a baseball game, when a vicious home run ball comes rocketing toward her unsuspecting frame, with nothing but a bikini top to defend herself? What do you do?!...
Shawn Johnson Stalker Manages To Make 'Dancing With The Stars' Interesting
Duct tape, two loaded guns, a cross-country journey in a dilapidated car; yep, spring is in the air. And that's when a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love, and Shawn Johnson....
Brian Cashman Will Take A Picture With Just About Anybody These Days
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In No Way Should The Yankees Be Worried By This
CC Sabathia gives up three singles, a double and a two-run homer by Gary Sheffield in two innings against the Tigers. His spring ERA: 12.27. [New York Daily News]...
Randy Johnson Will Still Put A Ball In Your Neck If You Test Him
"In Johnson's first throwing session against Giants hitters on Saturday, his new teammates took a few too many pitches for his taste. Unabashedly incensed, Johnson grumbled afterward, 'Swing the stinking bat!' [NY TIMES]...
There Are No Alligator Wrestlers In Cleveland's Locker Room
David Dellucci told some beat writers he hurt himself wrestling an alligator. Some of them actually believed him. [Cleveland Plain Dealer]...
Alex Rodriguez's Story Begins To Unravel
They always say that it's not the crime that ruins you—it's the cover up. Well, if the latest reports about Alex Rodriguez are true, his "confession" may have done more harm than good....
This Is Your Brain. This Is Your Brain On Football
A couple days ago, more definitive evidence that the professional helmet-smashing lifespan of an NFL player has detrimental effects on the human brain. It still probably won't change the way the game is played....
Life Lessons in Philadelphia Fandom: Nothing Comes Easy
So, Leitch just asked me this question: What would be worse — if the Phillies won the World Series on the five-inning mother nature rule or if they go on to lose this thing in 7 after this? I had to think about it. Obviously, if the Phillies lose this outright in the next three games (whenever those...
World Series Game Five Suspended; Phillies' One-Run Lead Delayed Rain Delay
For the entire World Series, it seems like the umpires had been under the mischievous magnifying glass of the sinister "Toy Story" neighbor Sid, just burning under the criticism. Little did you realize it'd go beyond the classic blown out-safe calls and wacky strike zones. Now it's about when to rol...
Morning Wake-up Call
Good morning folks and welcome to the show. It's been a while since you and I have hung out, but we have lots to share together in the next two days. And most importantly, FOOTBALL IS HERE!!!! My DirecTV dish is already being a bitch in the rain, so we'll see how much of it I'll actually be able to ...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch while deciding between pliers and a wrench ... • MLB: Houston at Chicago Cubs (8 p.m., ET). Carlos Zambrano rocks the chin whiskers. [WGN] • Tennis: U.S. Open, men's fourth round and women's quarterfinals, at New York (7 p.m., ET). The only sport that features balls in a can. [USA] • M...
Tell Me How My Sass Tastes: Woman Gets Restraining Order Against Shaq For "Stalking"
Just as things started looking up for Shaquille O'Neal (a rejuvenation of his NBA career in Phoenix, a rejuvenation of his rap career, making up with his estranged wife) he might be in store for some troubling times due to the allegations of one Atlanta-based lady who claims The Diesel is "stalking ...