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Well, This Can't Be Good
Could Kevin Garnett's knee injury mark the end of the city of Boston's run of sports championships? (Kind of reaching there. Sorry). [NBCSports]...
Tiger's Back
This story actually broke last night, but I was unable to write about it then because I immediately got the vapors, then fell and hit my head, and only just now regained motor function....
Illinois, Penn State Try Out Innovative New Square Basketball On Wednesday
Hey, it wasn't me this time: Scott Van Pelt (he's back!) had this to say about Penn State's 38-33 win over Illinois on Wednesday. "Watching Big Ten basketball is like watching fat people have sex."...
Did The Mets Redesign Their Horrible Citi Field Patch?
The Mets online store is offering these official hats that include a new "2009 Inaugural" patch that does not appear to have been designed in three seconds by a first grader. [MLB.com]...
Which College Students Pay The Most For Basketball Tickets?
Oklahoma State has the most expensive package out there, while the majority of the ACC charges nothing. (Just your soul.) Although in Virginia's case, it's probably still too much. [News On 6]...
Once Again, Ron Artest Is The Voice Of Reason
When your organization needs a well-known and well-respected community member to speak up on behalf of your cause, you definitely want to go with the guy who is famous for his dangerous instability....
The Newest Swedecaublasian From The Woods Family Meets The World
That fuzzy little lump of hair sitting in the lap of Tiger Woods is none other than Charlie Axel Woods, whose introduction to public fawning comes courtesy of Golf.com....
So Is Shane Battier Any Good Or Not?
As expected, there's been a lot of talk generated by that Shane Battier piece—talk that will continue until Michael Lewis writes a 10,000-word story about how centers are the smartest guys in football. (They are.)...
Nationals' Prize Prospect Is At That Awkward Age
Remember when the Washington Nationals' biggest problem was the Pope commandeering Ronnie Belliard's cubicle? Now they discover that their top young prospect has been lying about his name and his age....
Baseball Umpire Doesn't See Anything Wrong Here
Tim McClelland has been calling major league games since before some steroid users were born, and he is a passionate defender of the rules of the game. Unless those rules involve steroids....
Sports Illustrated Admits De-Tramping Danica, But She's Okay With That
SI wouldn't say why they wouldn't let the lower back American Flag tattoo in this year's issue, even though it made last year's. [CNBC]...
A Michael Vick Defender Anonymously Steps Forward To Offer Perspective
Michael Vick may return to the NFL for the 2009-10 season and The Modern Spectator offers one of the more entertainingly honest takes on this reality. Especially if you value human life over pets....
Peter King Still Won't Shut The Door On Favre Just Yet
King says he thinks Favre will stay retired due to shoulder injury, but seems to imply that his pal's not completely shutting the door on another return just yet. Another fun "Summer of Favre." [SI]...
Michael Lewis Gives The NBA Its "Moneyball"
It took me the entire weekend and most of Monday, but I finally got through Michael Lewis' epic deconstruction of Shane Battier, also known as "Moneyball: NBA Edition."...
David Ortiz Is Pretty Confident He'll Pass His Tests
Or he just could use a year off: "Ortiz wants year-long ban for steroid users." [ESPN]...
Ticketmaster Reaffirms Commitment To Price-Gouging
"The biggest problem for all attractions is empty seats... and I think that this merger will help us sell more tickets." Because nothing sells tickets like a $14.50 "convenience fee" per seat. [SBJ]...
Tim Floyd Seems Mildly Displeased With The Officiating
If you've made up your mind that you're going to get a T, you might as well make it a show. This call during Sunday's USC-ASU game in Tempe was pretty ghastly. [Insomniac's Lounge]...
HBO’s new comedy series, Eastbound & Down, premieres tonight
Watch a scene from HBO's hilarious new comedy series, EASTBOUND & DOWN, which premieres tonight at 10:30 PM – only on HBO....
Well, This is Actually Better...
"Unless you've been in a cave under the ocean..." Did he always have an accent?...
The Underrated Genius Of Shane Battier
"Moneyball" author Michael Lewis picks apart the Duke legend's unheralded NBA career. It's a long article in the NY Times magazine, but definitely worth a read during your weekend lounging. [NY Times Magazine]...