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NCAA Tournament Live Blog: (2) Memphis Vs. (15) Cal State Northridge
Your live blogger for this game will be Queens resident Ben Muschel, who — until he finally starts law school — blogs about The West Wing. Please don't tell him how it ends....
NCAA Tournament Live Blog: (8) LSU Vs. (9) Butler
Your live blogger for this game will be Chuck Myron of the NBA blog Time Stops For No One. He also works out of his own car....
Working The New Orleans Hornets Halftime Show Is Just Humiliating And Painful
On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Hornets had another halftime spectacle go horribly awry. One of their French Quarter Flyers completely destroyed his ankle during a routine. Photo after the jump — if you dare....
NCAA First Round: (3) Missouri vs. (14) Cornell
West Region: No. 3 Missouri (28-6) vs. No. 14 Cornell (21-9) When: Friday, 3:00 p.m., EDT Where: Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho MISSOURI TIGERS 1) Forty Minutes of...well, something. Here's what's so awesome about this year's Missouri team: you really, reeeeally don't know what you're going to see ...
NCAA First Round: (3) Syracuse vs. (14) Stephen F. Austin
South Region: No. 3 Syracuse (26-9) vs. No. 14 Stephen F. Austin (24-7) When: Friday, 12:15 p.m., EDT Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida SYRACUSE ORANGE 1) Sweep The Legs If you're looking for the weak link in Syracuse players, look no further than their cruciate ligaments. The Orange ...
NCAA First Round: (5) Illinois vs. (12) Western Kentucky
South Region: No. 5 Illinois (24-9) vs. No. 12 Western Kentucky (24-8) When: Thursday, 9:55 p.m., EDT Where: Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI 1) They're not that bad offensively. Fine, fine, so the Big Ten isn't exactly stacked with a bunch of Bo Kimbles and Kiki Vandeweghes....
NCAA First Round: (7) Clemson vs. (10) Michigan
South Region: No. 7 Clemson (23-8) vs. No. 10 Michigan (20-13) When: Thursday, 7:10 p.m., EDT Where: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri CLEMSON TIGERS 1) Clemson Tigers, Naughty By Nature? Clemson University is a public school located in the northwest corner of South Carolina in Clemson, South C...
Vince Papale's Wife Maybe, Possibly Does Care About Black People
There's some melodrama brewing between Emeritus, William F. Leitch, and, Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagle and "Invincible" inspiration. It appears Mr. Papale is not a fan of this site....
NCAA First Round: (1) Connecticut vs. (16) Chattanooga
West Region: No. 1 Connecticut (27-4) vs. No. 16 UT-Chattanooga (18-16) When: Thursday, 3:00 p.m., EDT Where: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania CONNECTICUT HUSKIES 1) Six Feet Under Coach Jim Calhoun created a media firestorm earlier this season when he told a freelance reporter who was ...
Terror At 92 Feet; Brave Cheerleading Squad Somehow Survives Being Stuck In Elevator
What happens when 19 college cheerleaders pile into an elevator, and it suddenly stops between floors? Here is a harrowing tale of technology gone horribly wrong, and of ultimate cheerleader triumph against all odds....
NCAA First Round: (2) Memphis vs. (15) Cal State Northridge
West Region: No. 2 Memphis (31-3) vs. No. 15 Cal State Northridge (17-13) When: Thursday, 12:25 p.m., EDT Where: Sprint Center, Kansas City, Missouri MEMPHIS TIGERS 1) A little charity? Last year, everyone told Memphis that their horrendous free-throw shooting would come back to haunt them, but no...
NCAA First Round: (8) LSU vs. (9) Butler
South Region: No. 8 LSU (26-7) vs. No. 9 Butler (26-5) When: Thursday, 12:20 p.m., EDT Where: Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, North Carolina LOUISIANA STATE TIGERS 1) Welcome to the Century Club. LSU celebrated its 100th year of existence this season by naming its All Century Team, an impressive ...
Tip A Pint And Argue Over These Tonight
Because it's St. Patrick's Day, here are the 10 luckiest things to happen in sports. Tom Brady's Super Bowl trophies and the Immaculate Reception both made it. Hey, it's not my list. [Real Clear Sports]...
Charlie Villanueva Will Tweet From The Darndest Places
Bucks' officials are confirming that Charlie Villanueva sent out a Twitter message during halftime of their game with the Celtics on Sunday. It's a Twitter war folks, and we are on the front lines....
Which Athletes Were On The Houston Madame Call Girl Client List?
OK, I'm working on an office pool for this, and will have brackets up shortly. Big high-end prostitution bust in Houston, and the client list may include several professional athletes....
Connecticut Generously Decides To Hold Women's Basketball Tournament
Almost forgot about that other NCAA tournament for the women's crown. I suppose it's possible that UConn won't win it, but it's also possible that I will get picked in the NBA draft. [ESPN]...
Here's Rhett Bomar Pissing In An Alley
The former Oklahoma University quarterback is doing what most of us do during St. Patrick's Day parades. Port-O-Potties are for suckers and sixth-rounders. [D magazine]...
OK, What's With All The Lesbian Gym Teachers Around Here?
The shocking truth: There may be lesbian physical education teachers in San Francisco Bay Area high schools, and they're diddling with students. And according to one law enforcement official, it's technology's fault....
Julian Tavarez Puts On Beer Goggles, Signs With Nationals
We all get desperate sometimes. (Some more desperate than others.) But it's how you respond in those dark, angst ridden moments that defines you—and Julian Tavarez defines himself as not above slumming it....
Seattle And The Mariners: It's True Love (For Now)
Mariners fans line up in the rain for tickets to opening day, which sell out in 55 minutes. It's all for you, Mariner Moose. [King 5]...