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Leftovers: Manning Loves The Prez
• In case you had any doubt where Peyton Manning stood politically. [Washingtonian] • Look who lives on with the Richmond Braves. [RichmondBraves.com] • The Pistons are not a pleasant smelling team. [Need4Sheed] • Jason Whitlock "makes it sprinkle." [The Crimson] • The Sonics are just clearing house...
Seriously, Arkansas Fans Are Insane
We're not sure the true historic nature of what's going on at the University of Arkansas is being adequately appreciated. Basically, a bunch of ticked-off message board fans are doing everything they can to take down the athletic department of their university ... and they're doing a damned good job...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch while being happy to see Roger Ebert out and about ... • MLB: Atlanta at Florida. Parking is $20, the oppressive humidity is free. [TBS] • NBA: Playoffs, first round, Miami at Chicago, Game 2; Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix, Game 2. Or, the end of these two series, should the Suns and B...
Leftovers: Tom Brady, Stetson Man
• Tom Brady and Stetson: Sure, he's a cowboy. [AdFreak] • Is Nick Saban ever gonna sign that contract? [The Feed] • Ron Mexico tried to help but the guy just can't catch a break with airports. [Leave The Man Alone] • This is how you're supposed to spend Draft Day. [Kissing Suzy Kolber] • Here. Some ...
Harvey Keitel And Derek Jeter, Together At Last
So here's that new Gatorade commercial starring Derek Jeter, John Lackey and the shriveling, dying vessel that once contained Harvey Keitel. We applaud the somewhat innovative ad, but, frankly, we would have enjoyed it much more if, upon spotting Jeter, Keitel had recreated his character from Bad Li...
The Royals Can't Even Accept Charity Anymore
Is Torii Hunter about to be banned by Major League Baseball for the next three years? Well, probably not, but he certainly could be....
Jerry Sloan Is Making His Players Cry
The Utah Jazz — our official Western Conference adopted team for the NBA Playoffs, and not just because of Deron Williams and Dee Brown — are in some serious trouble after their loss to the Rockets last night. Utah is down 2-0 in the series — as is Orlando after last night, but no one suspected that...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch after you are exonerated by the DNA evidence ... • MLB: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay. Ah, now on to the real rivalry. [ESPN] • NBA: Playoffs, first round, Orlando at Detroit, Game 2; first round, Utah at Houston, Game 2. Monday TNT doubleheader! Our nipples explode with delight! [TNT]...
Leftovers: Early Concern In South Bend
• Should Notre Dame be nervous about Jimmy Clausen? [Loser With Socks] • Wait, you mean Floyd Landis actually blood doped? NO! [ESPN] • If the Olympic Committee read this, they'd have no choice but to give Chicago the Olympics. [Our Book Of Scrap] • $106 million just won't get you what it used to. [...
The Daily Closer: Red Sox Send A Message
Notes from a day in baseball:...
To Watch Tonight...
• 7:00, TNT. NBA Playoffs. Denver Nuggets @ San Antonio Spurs. Over/under on the combined # of times that Ginobili and Iverson hit the floor: 109. • 8:00, ESPN. MLB. New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox. It's about time these scrappy clubs got themselves on TV. • 9:30, TNT. NBA Playoffs. Golden State W...
LeftoverDome...
• A fellow named Diego scored a 62-meter goal in the German Bundesliga. [the beautiful game] • Penn State fans come to their spring game dressed in orange and maroon. [Scout.com] • UNC's Brandan Wright is expected to announce tomorrow that he's going pro. [Draft Express] • That's a handsome finger, ...
To Watch Tonight...
• 7:00, ESPN. NBA Playoffs. Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons. Prediction: Darko averages 46 points, 28 rebounds, and 14 blocks per game in the series. Orlando in 4. • 9:00, ESPN2. High School Basketball. 2007 Jordan Brand All-American Classic. Yellow vs. Royal. We don't have any royalty here in Ameri...
LeftoverDome...
• An open letter from Baron Davis' beard. [Say Hey] • Rick Majerus might be getting back into the coaching business. The Billikens need him now more than ever. [FOX Sports] • Some tips on safely rooting for the visiting team at the ballpark. [LAist] • Tom Brady's not putting on another Stetson hat. ...
Identifying Some Of The Unattractive Men In Sports
The consensus seems to be that FC Barcelona's Ronaldinho is a beautiful athlete to watch ... as long as you don't allow your gaze to venture above his neck. It's great to watch him, but you might not want to really look at him. Sort of the opposite of Sue Bird....
Free Darko Playoff Pants Party: Spurs Vs. Nuggets
Because we feel that no one understands the NBA more like the way we wish we understood the NBA than the gang at Free Darko, we've asked them to write up previews of every playoff series throughout the postseason. It will help us understand what's at stake in each series, what matters, what it means...
Open Thread: Nets vs. Raptors
There are 4 NBA playoff games on today, and I'd like to watch at least three of them. That means that my DVR's going to get a workout, you're probably going to get a couple of open threads, and if J.E. Skeets is arrested for throwing bricks at Vince Carter's children today, it might go unreported on...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as your movie is beaten at the box office by "Cleaver" ... • Boxing: Junior welterweights, Kendall Holt vs. Mike Arnaoutis; heavyweights, Mike Marrone vs. Malachy Farrell, at Atlantic City. Not my night? You should have looked out for me, Charlie. Just a little bit. [Showtime] • MLB: A...
Free Darko Playoff Pants Party: Jazz Vs. Rockets
With Wednesday night's wrapup of the regular season, the playoff matchups are set. There are eight conference quarterfinal contests, and the whole shebang kicks off this tomorrow....
Leftovers: Hey, He Might Be A Lottery Pick!
• That's officially it for Oden at Ohio State. And so many memories. [Columbus Dispatch] • It was Florida State that gave us Gatorade, kind of. [Loser With Socks] • Track stars save people from fire, then inject steroids to celebrate. (Sorry.) [Philly.com] • If you haven't seen the new Ballhype site...