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Koren Robinson's Expensive Night Out
You might remember, during "Monday Night Football" a couple of nights ago, broadcasters Joe Theismann, Mike Tirico and Tony Kornheiser were praising oft-troubled Vikings wide receiver Koren Robinson for his triumphant return after years of alcohol abuse. Theismann, in particular, talked about Robins...

Some Alternative Views On Tony K
After all the praise in the morning papers (and here) about Tony Kornheiser's debut on "Monday Night Football" last night, it was inevitable that dissenting views would come out too ... and that Kornheiser would react to criticism in his typically cranky manner....

To Watch Tonight
What to watch as the team on CSI: Miami scrutinize your pants ... • Little League Softball: World Series, semifinal, teams TBA, at Portland, Ore. Wait, Little League what? So it's come to this, ESPN? [ESPN2] • MLB: Chicago Cubs at Houston. Oh, you know you'll watch. [WGN] • MLB: Orioles at Yankees. ...

Leftovers: Hope You're Ready For This, Matt
• Just because we hadn't mentioned it yet, Matt Leinart is now OFFICIALLY a Buzzsaw quarterback. Prepare thyself for a decade of disappointment before leaving and winning a Super Bowl with the Broncos or 49ers. • Floyd Landis didn't just kill his Tour de France title and his reputation: He killed hi...

Ain't No Party Like A Rock Chalk Party 'Cause A Rock Chalk Party Don't Stop
This is Tim Flattery. He is a freshman at the University of Kansas. He just tried out for the Rock Chalk Dance Team. And he made it....

Clinton Portis' Illogical Soapbox
You know we love Clinton Portis, right? Our enjoyment of his play and his antics, we believe, is unquestioned....

(Almost) Everybody Loves Kornheiser
Well, the early reviews on Tony Kornheiser's debut on "Monday Night Football" are in ... and they're almost universally positive. Here's a sampling:...

Kornheiser's Big Debut On MNF; Hey, Watch Those Hands, Tirico
This tastefully choreographed publicity shot of what can probably best be described as "Mike Tirico Microphone Bukkake" signifies one thing: The new ESPN "Monday Night Football" crew is indeed kicking off tonight. Ignoring the wisdom of CBS banning sideline reporters entirely, the crew consists of...

To Watch Tonight
What to watch while being nine years old and having to listen to this "Joe Morgan" guy lecture you for HOURS about the best way to get the runner from second to third with no outs ... • MLB: San Francisco at San Diego. It was so much more fun when Petco fans went bonkers over Bonds. [ESPN2] • Little...

Leftovers: Get Well, Bro Sweets
• Time to pray for Janky Spanky. [The Sports Assassin] • A great rundown of the opening of the new Buzzsaw Stadium. [Tecmo Blog] • Holy crap, Barbaro went outside! [CBC] • Jon Bon Jovi and Bill Belichick are still friends, apparently. [Boston.com] • Will this make soccer fans protest again? [ESPN So...

Vince Papale's Wife Doesn't Care About Black People
There are always perils when you make a movie based on the life of a real person. Real life tends to not follow the inspiring storyline. A Beautiful Mind's John Nash might have been anti-Semetic. The heroic bounty hunter in Domino killed herself right before the movie was released. The cute love s...

Eddie Johnson Reminds You That He Does Not Molest Children
It was really not the best of weeks for Phoenix Suns broadcaster (and former Illini) Eddie Johnson. As we mentioned, Johnson was consistently confused with fellow former NBA player Eddie Johnson, who was just arrested and charged with child molestation. Problem is, most people don't know that Eddie ...

Torii Hunter Shall Punish His Glove
Here's a weird tidbit we found in a Sunday notes column from over the weekend: Minnesota Twins outfielder Torii Hunter has a biblical sense of equipmental retribution....

Chris Cooley's Pyrrhic Victory
The good news for Redskins TE Chris Cooley in last years game against Dallas is that he busted loose for three touchdowns in a 35-7 victory. The bad news was that in one of Cooley's four fantasy leagues, as noted here in the Washington Post, his fantasy opponent started Cooley against him. Cooley's ...

To Watch Tonight...
• MLB: San Francisco Giants @ Los Angeles Dodgers. Rivalry game. Let's see if we can make it to the stadium by the 4th inning, Dodgers fans. 8:00, ESPN. • College Basketball: 2006 Duke @ Florida State. The game that made Florida State believe they deserved an NCAA bid. 8:00, ESPNU. • College Footbal...

LeftoverDome...
• Miguel Tejada's finger and where it ranks among the other great Orioles debacles of all-time. [The Wade Blogs] • Scout.com breaks down all of the rule changes for the upcoming NFL season. [Scout.com] • A post combining Roger Ebert and the Washington Redskins cheerleaders. [I Dislike Your Favorite ...

To Watch Tonight...
• MLB. Little League World Series Regional. I know it makes me a bad person, but I kinda like it when the kids cry. 7:00, ESPN. • Soccer. FC Barcelona vs. New York Red Bulls. The world's best vs. MLS's worst. 7:30, Fox Soccer. • Soccer. Real Madrid vs. Real Salt Lake. I think the "Real" works better...

LeftoverDome...
• A fascinating look at the pre-match songs used by English soccer teams. [Twohundredpercent] • Checking in at Titans camp. Herman Boone really is doing wonders for these guys. [Tecmo Blog] • That's a fancy new stadium for New York's Red Bulls. Maybe one day, they'll win a game there. [New York Red ...

Keith Hamilton Swings A Mean Surge Protector
Former Giants defensive tackle Keith Hamilton believes in an odd method of disciplining his children. Some parents will go for the "time-out," some will go for a routine spanking, some might make you put a quarter in a jar every time you swear. But if you're Keith Hamilton's kid, and you come home w...