ti Page 1998 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Bonds And His Dingers: The Madness Continues ...
OK, here we go ... Dontrelle Willis is all that stands between Barry Bonds and his sleepover with history (9 p.m. EST, ESPN). Does Hank's record fall tonight? Will Dontrelle toss a couple fat ones? (Remember: He does idolize him!) And what about Bud? Will he call the game a 0-0 tie after the first p...
You Still Got That Little BB In Your Eye, Kornacki?
You'd think having to cover the Kansas City Royals was a pain in the ass as it is when ... BAM! A pellet-gun bullet straight to the face! Jesus, Emil! Watch where you point that thing!...
NFL Season Preview: Baltimore Ravens
Believe it or not, folks, the NFL season is much closer than you can possibly imagine. So close, in fact, that, if we're going to fit in every NFL team preview by the start of the season, running one every weekday, we have to start this week. So there you have it....
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 10 a.m. The Morning Buzz: Five minutes in, and already we have 112 Simpsons references. • 1:30 p.m. NASCAR with David Newton: This sport will never be legit until someone shoots a dog while taking steroids to pay off a gambling debt. •...
Are The Grimsley Affidavit Names Ever Coming Out?
Remember the Grimsley affidavit? (Yes: That one.) Well, the Associated Press has been suing that the public has a right to know the names that are in the affidavit, and the government says it's an ongoing investigation. (A very ongoing one.)...
Mike Piazza Is Not Amused By Your Poland Spring
Mike Piazza has suffered through much in his career. One time everybody thought he was gay. He once was traded to the Marlins. Also, one time, people thought he was a gay. It's been a tough life. But now, now he has suffered through the ultimate indignity....
You Stole The Wrong Car, Dude
We know this will come as a shock to you, but apparently sometimes they steal cars in the Detroit. We know; we're as stunned as you. Anyway, if you're gonna steal a car in Detroit, we'd highly recommend you make sure the people you steal it from don't play for the Detroit Demolition women's football...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • Noon. Fantasy Football Hall of Fame. That bust of you looks swell. Do you have your speech ready? • 2 p.m. Boxer Vernon Forrest: Who ever thought that we'd be calling boxing "the sport without controversy."? • 4 p.m. First Take's Skip ...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • 2 p.m. Baseball America's Jim Callis: Hey, why is Selig following me around? I haven't hit any home runs. • 4 p.m. ArenaBowl XXI w/Gary Horton: Your use of roman numerals for this is IX kinds of stupid. • 6 p.m. Beyond 756 w/Amy Nelson...
Charlie Weis, Unsuccessful In Obese Litigation
Say what you will about Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis, but you can't say he isn't constantly charging forward. Whether it's recruiting, attacking a Cover 2 or, you know, gastric bypass surgery, the guy makes up his mind and just GOES FOR IT, MAN. Suck Off The Fat Like A Champion. Unfortunately, such...
David Stern's First Round Of Damage Control
So, as we look back on David Stern's fascinating press conference earlier today, we have a few thoughts....
NFL Season Preview: Cincinnati Bengals
Believe it or not, folks, the NFL season is much closer than you can possibly imagine. So close, in fact, that, if we're going to fit in every NFL team preview by the start of the season, running one every weekday, we have to start this week. So there you have it....
How To Get The Awful Talking People Off ESPN.com
Like the rest of you, we find it endlessly infuriating that, when we head to ESPN.com, someone starts talking to us. It's loud, it's obnoxious, it's intrusive and it makes us want to keep our distance from their site. Until now, we didn't know you could do anything about it. But you can....
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • Noon. Author Jonathan Mahler: Bo-ok? How ... how do you turn it on? • 2 p.m.. ESPN Special with Tom Brokaw: What did he say? It sounds like he has pebbles in his mouth. Hank Owen did what? • 3 p.m. Fantasy sports with Matthew Berry: De...
David Stern Press Conference, Going On Now
Right now, NBA commissioner David Stern is addressing, for the first time, the whole Tim Donaghy situation. We are curious to see if he can avoid picking up the lectern and throwing it across the room....
The NBA, Point Fixing, And You
In lieu of David Stern's big live press conference in about 20 minutes, bloggers weigh in on the Tim Donaghy officiating investigation ... including Mark Cuban!:...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters ... • Noon. MLB with Steve Phillips: How come no juicy mob-related umpiring scandals? • 2 p.m. ESPN150 with Tom Luginbill: Just pray that you are among the ESPN 150. All others shall perish! • 4 p.m. Honda Indycar 200 Winner: Does this sound...
Hope Can Be Found In The Heart Of Miguel Batista
Kids, if you're having trouble in your current relationship, if you and your significant other are finding it difficult to communicate with each other, if you're feeling the spark slowly drain away ... well, only two people can save you. David Copperfield, and Miguel Batista....