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Steinbrenner's Agonizing "Decision"
We have trouble with the concept of "soul-searching" when it comes to George Steinbrenner — he seems to have a key ingredient missing — but evidently the Yankee owner did some heavy thinking over the past two days. According to the New York Post, Steinbrenner has apparently decided not to fire ma...
Steve Young Can't Take It Anymore
We're sure, in the wake of a ridiculous $1.7 billion dollar deal, the folks at YouTube won't let this stand very long, but if you watched "SportsCenter" this morning, you say Michael Irvin — shockingly! — ramble on like, well, a retard for about five minutes about why the Ravens belonged in the top ...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while the little animated Tiger Woods keeps eyeing the nordic woman in your other browser window ... • NFL: Ravens, Kim Jong Il set off dud on same day, as Broncos prevail 13-3. • NHL: They've got the Blues ... St. Louis out for a Duck, 2-0. • MLB: Girardi interviews for Cubs' manage...
Five Tiny Tidbits On: The Houston Rockets
It's hard to believe, but the NBA season is just around the corner. Let us celebrate with five tiny tidbits on each team. Today we continue with the Southwest Division, so do us a favor and send us your tips at [email protected]....
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 2 p.m. MLB with Buster Olney: So, do you have interest in the Yankees job, or not? Stop dodging the question, Buster! • 3:30 p.m. AFC West w/Jeremy Green: Who do you think the Raiders will pick with the overall first pick in the draft?...
Albert Pujols, In A Proud And Photogenic Moment
We're as pleased as anyone by the Cardinals' series-clinching victory over the Mets Padres last night, but, honestly, they really shouldn't allow still cameras to take pictures of the postgame celebrations. They inevitably lead to photographs that are, well, uncomfortable to look at. (Though we appr...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while getting rid of every last banana in your house ... • NFL: Not a bad afternoon in Philadelphia ... Eagles 38, Cowboys 24. • MLB: Redbirds singing in the dead of night ... you were only waiting for this moment to arise. •NFL: A Rivers Runs Through It ... Chargers beat Steelers 23...
The Happy Italian Vegetarian Lawyer Genius Elf
As we celebrate our Cardinals' advancement to the National League Championship Series, we are reminded once again, from this photo, that no one knows how to party like Tony LaRussa....
David Stern Has A Thing For Cows
I missed it in Marc Stein's Friday blog update, but Stein mentioned that part of the reason that the NBA changed the basketball they use might be complaints from PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. PETA is claiming responsibility, anyway. From their official website:...
About Last Night...
• MLB Playoffs: Mets 9, Dodgers 5. You know, for a team without any starting pitching, the Mets looked pretty damn good. • College Football: Cal 45, Oregon 24. I don't believe this is the same Nate Longshore that played against Tennessee earlier this year. • MLB Playoffs: Tigers 8, Yankees 3. Jim Le...
About Last Night...
• MLB: Yankees 0, Tigers 6. Kenny Rogers has a big unit of his own, evidently. • NHL: Boston 3, Florida 8. And Todd Bertuzzi racked up four points for Florida. Last night was a tremendous night for guys known for being douchebags. • NHL: Devils 4, Carolina 0. This is no way for a defending champion ...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • Noon. MLB with Keith Law: Pitching to Pujols — crazy, or insane? • 2 p.m. Predators' J.P. Dumont: Oh no, not another Mark Foley discussion. Oh, hockey. OK then. • 3 p.m. FFB injuries w/Will Carroll: How can every member of my team get ...
The Pacers Have Had A Busier Morning Than You
So, you know how the Indiana Pacers have been trying to change their image and become more fan-friendly and less, uh, crime-y?...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while grooming your marmot ... • ALDS: A-Rod hears unfamilar booing as Tigers even the score. • NLDS: This Pujols fellow ... apparently somewhat talented. • NLDS: It's clobberin' time! Mets, Glavine put LA in 0-2 hole. • NHL: Penguins are undefeated king of the world!...
Live Playoff Blog: Padres Vs. Cardinals, Game 2
All right, so after doing this live blog of a Cardinals game thing on Tuesday, it's pretty clear now that our hearts can't take it. It's difficult enough for us to survive watching these games; we can't actually be expected to type about them. Therefore, we're handing over the live-blogging chores t...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 1 p.m. College FB with Joe Schad: Joe Schad, you are a fish. You cannot read. This cannot be read to you. • 2 p.m. D.C. United GK Troy Perkins: So, it's just like air hockey, right? • 4 p.m. NFL Scientist K.C. Joyner: It doesn't take a...
The Steelers Know Their Bread And Butter
For all those who felt the infamous Ben Roethlisberger "Drink Like A Champion" pictures were some sort of bad publicity for the quarterback and the Steelers, we point out this display at a suburban Pittsburgh mall....
About Last Night ...
What you missed while imprisoned on the other side of the island ... • MLB: NLDS, Game 1. Jeff Kent is out at home pl ... oh Christ, here comes Drew! • MLB: ALDS, Game 2: Twins on the brink after Hunter proves man cannot fly. • NHL: Yes, NHL. Briere, Sabres puncture Hurricanes in rematch of last sea...
We Have To Ask
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 10 a.m. The Morning Buzz. • 10 a.m. MLB with Joe Morgan: It's a question we've often asked ourselves ... why is Joe Morgan competing with our morning buzz? • Noon. Ex-Cowboy George Teague: Forget Terrell Owens and posing on the Dallas ...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while time tripping to the planet Tralfamadore ... • ALDS, Game 1: Derek Jeter uses five point palm-exploding heart technique on Tigers. • ALDS, Game 1: I just want you to Hurt, like I do ... Frank Thomas, why don't you come out and take another bow? Frank Thomas, folks! • ALDS, Game...