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Novak Djokovic Gets To His Second Wimbledon Final After A Grueling Semi
After the longest men's semi in Wimbledon history—four hours, 43 minutes—top seed Novak Djokovic beat eight-seeded Juan Martin Del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 for a chance at his second Wimbledon trophy....
Take the Plunge
It's hotter n July here in New York today. Bloggin will be light....
Red Ass Lou Screws The Pooch (Just Like Earl Knew He Would)
Following up on yesterday's Mark Kram article on the Red Sox and Orioles, here’s a bit of Earl Weaverness for you, from a chapter I wrote about the 1974 American League East for It Ain’t Over ‘Til it’s Over:...
Joey Chestnut Eats 69 Hot Dogs, Breaks Record, Wins 7th Straight Belt
Joey Chestnut retained the mustard-yellow belt and broke his own record with an astounding 69 hot dogs today at Coney Island, earning the praise of competitive eating mavens worldwide as he cruised to his seventh straight victory at Nathan's....
Remembering Miss America When America Was American
Beauty pageants are marvelous entertainments, except when they're profoundly offensive, cringe-inducingly awful displays of objectification and spooky double-sided tape mojo. But why quibble? Can't they be both? Can't we simply enjoy the spectacle, especially if we're gazing back at it through the s...
Every Viewer Complaint About Big Papi's Post-Bombing Swear Word
Before the Red Sox's first home game after the Boston Marathon bombings, David Ortiz grabbed a microphone to tell an emotional and excitable crowd that "this is our fucking city." This being our country, Americans immediately ran to register their disgust with the FCC....
Nothing Says “Happy Independence Day" Like Captain America Punching Hitler In The Face
From Weird Vintage. ...
That Cool Refreshing Drink
Over at the bookmark-worthy Food 52, Kenzi shows us how to make the best lemonade you've ever had. ...
Holy Shit: Brad Stevens Is The New Coach Of The Boston Celtics
Humming along, day before a national holiday, late afternoon, nothing to see here—wait, holy shit, Brad Stevens just took the head coach position with the Boston Celtics. The 36-year-old Stevens had been in charge at Butler for six years, with two NCAA finals appearances, four Horizon League champio...
Alex Ovechkin Somehow Named Twice To NHL All-Star Team
The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is a great hockey player, this GIF aside. He led the league in goals and willed his mostly bad team to the playoffs. He was, it's fair to say, the best right wing in hockey. And the Pro Hockey Writers' Association (PHWA) recognized that in its all-star balloti...
How Bold Is The New BBQ Whopper? A DadBoner Taste Test
'Sup. Karl "K-Money" Welzein here with an urgent message about bold flavors. The other day I was at BK and decided to give the Carolina BBQ Whopper a go-round. Man, I gotta say, it was off the chain. With a flamed-up beef patty, all natch thick-cut bacon, pepper jack, lettuce, ripe tomates, and wit...
The Twins Gave Mariano Rivera A Chair Made Of Broken Bats
I'd say it's like a more splintery Iron Throne, if Game of Thrones references on sports blogs weren't now punishable by death. [NYDN]...
Cincinnati Columnist Remarkably Upset That Homer Bailey Said “Fucking”
Homer Bailey threw a no-hitter. Excited, Homer Bailey said "I just fucking walked a guy." Paul Daugherty of the Cincinnati Enquirer is still trying to soothe his virgin ears....
The Dark Prince Of Football Was A Yankee Doodle Dandy
Al Davis was born on the 4th of July. To honor the occasion, check out Richard Hoffer's 1989 Sports Illustrated profile: "Lord of the Rings":...
Vintage Interviews with Music Industry Legends
The Library of Congress presents the Joe Smith Collection. Includes interviews with Bo Diddley, Mick Jagger, Herbie Hancock, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Ahmet Ertegun, B.B. King, George Harrison, Linda Ronstadt and more. ...
The Odd Couple
From Jock magazine, here's a 1969 one-on-one with Bill Bradley and Calvin Hill. ...