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Rod Carew Is Last Aboard The Blyleven Bandwagon
Carew says he'll boycott the Hall of Fame if Blyleven isn't elected. It would have been a grand gesture had he offered anytime in the past ten years, and not prior to the election everyone assumes will put Bert in. [Pioneer Press]...
Your "Oh Right, There's Another Series" Braves-Giants Open Thread
Can Bobby Cox cap a career of losing in the playoffs with a playoff loss? Will Pablo Sandoval bogart all of Tim Lincecum's Funyuns? These questions and more, will be answered! Talk about it here....
Letter Chiding Baylor Students For Clogging Plumbing System With Semen Is Too Good To Be True, Alas
According to an anonymous tipster, the residence halls at Baylor were recently clogged with semen, leading to this desperate plea from one residence hall's director. Sadly, it's a fake, as our brief conversation with the hilariously put-upon director confirmed....
Your MUSTACHE MUSTACHE MUSTACHE Yankees-Twins Open Thread
Contrary to popular belief, Carl Pavano did not spend four years in New York sitting on his ass. He was waiting, planning, growing, grooming. Here's your space to talk about his facial hair and other things of note....
When Preseason Games Of Grab-Ass Go Wrong
Last night's Raptors-Suns game featured this delightful sequence in which Reggie Evans fouled Grant Hill, which led to the two engaging in a spirited round of ironic ass-slappery. Both players were ejected. Via Skeets....
Favre Speaks, Refuses To Address Photos, Voicemails (UPDATED WITH VIDEO)
Brett Favre, on today's report, in response to a question from American hero Brian Costello of the New York Post: "I'm not getting into that. I've got my hands full with the Jets." UPDATE: Kissing Suzy Kolber has the video....
Fall Is Here So Groom Yourself, For God's Sake
Dude, no one's buying the "bangin'" scraggle you grew at Burning Man. It's back to school for you and your facial hair! Craft your perfect fall stubble or beard (from 1/64" up to 23/32") with the Philips Norelco Vacuum Stubble and Beard Trimmer Pro....
Brett Favre's Cellphone Seduction Of Jenn Sterger (Update)
In the video here (parts of which are NSFW due to penis photos at the 2:08 mark), you'll see and hear all the strange messages Jenn Sterger received from someone she was led to believe was Brett Favre. [Final update here.]...
10 Or So Minutes Until Dong Time
Apologies for the delay. For the record, I believe the "Croc" may actually be a slipper, one of those buckskin jobs. There also appears to be a sports hernia....
Teammate: Wayne Rooney Is "Working Class" And "Vulgar"
While most of us can't wait for this international break to be over, Man United's Federico Macheda will be hoping time goes really slowly while he's away with Italy's U21 squad, after making an "ill-advised" comment about his willy-swinging teammate Wayne Rooney....
The Imperfect Man Pitched A Perfect Game, Lost His Pants
Welcome to Private Stache, an occasional feature in which Andy Gray, keeper of Sports Illustrated's indispensable Vault, spotlights the sports photography of yesteryear, a time when athletes wore short shorts and facial hair, and everyone looked vaguely uncomfortable....
Here's Someone Else Who Says Robbie Alomar Has HIV
When an ex accused Alomar of knowingly exposing her to HIV, his then-girlfriend defended him. A year later, that girlfriend is now his wife, and she's divorcing him and accusing him of doing the HIV thing again. [NY Post]...
Did A Jets PR Person Act As Liaison Between Brett Favre And Jenn Sterger?
Remember this? According to documents we've obtained, Jenn Sterger was contacted by Brett Favre — or by someone she was led to believe was Brett Favre — through an intermediary: Jets media relations manager Jared Winley....
Ron Washington Opens Up About Coke, Third Person Use
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington....
Browns Now Charging You To Walk Through Parking Lot
And not because many Clevelanders weigh as much as a Kia Forte. No, the traditional tailgating spot for Browns fans is now charging money to enter, even if you're on foot....
Your Last Half Of The Rangers-Rays Game Open Thread
This week's SI cover boy, David Price, is currently getting shelled while Cliff Lee continues his absurd streak of playoff dominance. Chat about the rest of the action here....
Dæmon Babies and Fire-Breathing Beasts (and Breasts) Await
Living in NYC can make you feel like you're surrounded by mythological beasts, sci-fi freaks and fantasy faeries. Take a look into the TV mirror tonight for the season premiere of Comedy Central's animated horror-comedy series, Ugly Americans....
How A Bill Simmons Tweet Ended Up With Randy Moss Being Traded
Fear not. I'm not here to do any tiresome Simmons bashing. I'm just here to recap the rather zany events that led up to Randy Moss getting traded....
Byron Scott's Swastika Tie To Become Latest Slap In The Face To Cleveland Fans
During Cavaliers Media Day, new head coach Byron Scott wore a tie that looks an awful lot like it has a swastika pattern and confused many of the racists throughout Cuyahoga county. [SportsGrid; via J]...
Mets Executive Thinks Mets Executives Failed, Will Miss Fired Executives
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Mets Chief Operating Officer Jeff Wilpon....