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Well, That Didn't Take Long
It has been four days since NBA commissioner David Stern announced that Las Vegas would host the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. And players haven't taken long to start marking their territory:...
We Have To Ask ...
Suggested questions for today's ESPN SportsNation chatters · 10 a.m. Fantasy Baseball Focus: Does my Little League World Series Fantasy League make me a bad person? · Noon. MLB with Steve Phillips: If you had any real insight, wouldn't you still be employed by the Mets? · 1 p.m. College Football wit...
Leftovers: The Angry John Daly
· John Daly sues paper for calling him a thug, and we're treading lightly here 'cause we could be next. [Can't Stop The Bleeding] · Koren Robinson checks self into alchohol rehab, awaits roomate John Daly (Oops, sorry. Don't sue us). [The Mighty MJD] · Hines Ward, Steelers talks at impasse — Bush pr...
Derek Lowe Now Banging The Media
In answer to our question from last week about which baseball player was having an affair with which reporter covering his team, it appears we have our answer....
Leftovers: Where's the love, Houston?
· Beltran on Astros fans: No fair, they booed me. [Houston Chronicle] · Oh no, not another one. Rich Gannon to retire, join CBS. [NFL.com · Yankees acquire Chacon, clear space on shelf for World Series trophy. [Yankees Headquarters] · New Cadillac delivered to Buccaneers. [Florida Today]...
Rony Seikaly Partying Too Much For Hot Wife
See that woman right there? Her name is Elsa Benitez, and she's a supermodel. She is also married to former NBA oaf Rony Seikaly. Pretty good, right? Way to go, Rony, yeah?...
Leftovers: Our Kingdom For A Horse
· Limp excuse: Afleet Alex could miss Breeders' Cup. [Fox Sports] · Badgers coach Alvarez to quit, opening the door for, oh, we don't know, Barry Switzer? [FanBlogs · Head of NHL Players' Union stepping down, about a year too late. [Eklund's Hockey Rumors] · U-21 U.S. Hoops team cuts last of the pla...
Leftovers: NHL Rewards Us With Its Presence
· NHL hopes to reclaim your love with big opening-night lovefest October 5. [NHL.com] · Lightweight entertainment: Tarver-Jones bout set for Oct. [East Side Boxing] · Predictably, Rodman pulled over for speeding — twice — during charity rally race. [Chicago Tribune] · There's no crying in football! ...
Leftovers: Old Tennis Player Bolts Sponsor
These boots are made for walkin': Agassi leaves Nike for Adidas. [TSN] Knicks, Brown planning nuptuals. [Sporting News] Ty Law, Lions to walk hand-in-hand toward the sunset. [Fox Sports] Outbreak! Cardinals bug out of training camp due to viral epidemic. [Arizona Republic]...
Leftovers: Herrrrrrrrre's Jack!
· Will the last brain cell to leave Jack's head please turn out the lights: Nicholson bans Celtics gear from movie set. [Defamer] · U.S. barely beats tiny, monkey-infested nation for Gold Cup. [Sports Network] · Dalembert, 76ers to renew their vows. [Philly.com] · Ty Law will work for food, $1 signi...
Leftovers: NHL, Players Hold Hands, Make Love
NHL players, owners officially engage in hot makeup sex. [NHL.com] You are not a Jedi yet: Creamer stomping Wei at LPGA Evian Masters. [Hawaii Channel] Selig to make ruling on Rogers, then duck quickly. [MLB.com] Dean Wormer gives Royals pitcher 10-day suspension. [Kansas City Star]...
Leftovers: The Scandal Of The Feet
Sandalgate: U.S. lacrosse team sparks national outrage. [Indianapolis Star]Knicks, Brown reportedly to talk on Thursday. [New York Daily News] U.S. receives highest FIFA ranking ever. [MSNBC]...
McMichael Gets Early Jump On Training Camp With Wife
Miami Dolphins tight end Randy McMichael was arrested last week for spousal abuse, his second arrest for that charge in the last 13 months. (The good news is that she wasn't pregnant this time.)...
Leftover: LeBron's New Best Friend
Cavs finally find playmate for LeBron; Cavaliers back up the truck, dump loot all over Larry Hughes' front yard [Cleveland Plain-Dealer] The dance ... she is over. Cuba blames U.S. for Olympic baseball snub. [MSNBC] Stotts, the beer ... er, coach who made Milwaukee famous. [Milwaukee Journal-Sentine...
Cuckolded Red Sox Scuffle
Controversy in Boston is nothing new, even when the Red Sox are coming off a World Series win. Outfielder Johnny Damon and soon-to-be-closer Curt Schilling have been having a minor scuffle, with Damon saying Schilling shouldn't be a closer and Schilling responding with, "Contrary to popular belief...
Leftovers: Pedro's Midget To Miss Beautiful Detroit
· Pedro Martinez thinks this All-Star thing is just a passing fad. [MLB.com] · NBA update: Redd turns down the glamour of Cleveland for the glitz of Milwaukee. [ESPN] · Like, I'm so sure: Wie draws biggest crowds at PGA John Deere Classic. [Golf Digest] · Larry Brown says he just wants to coach Pist...
Leftovers: Kenny Is Vewwwy Sawwwwy
· Kenny Rogers apologizes to ballpark paparazzi everywhere. [San Francisco Chronicle] · The last roundup? Schilling heads to bullpen. [Keep Your Sox On] · Armstrong continues his 3,607 kilometer victory lap at Tour de France. [NY Times]...
Leftovers: Jesus Shuttlesworth Stays Put
· Because you crave NBA news in July: Ray Allen, Sonics agree to terms. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer] · Hitting it through the dragon's mouth is a bitch: China launching its own pro golf tour. [The Divot] · I Am Furious (Yellow): Lance Armstrong finally claims Tour de France yellow jersey. [TDFBlog R...
NFL Stars Enjoy Playing With Themselves And Other NFL Stars
We are just more than a month away from the release of Madden 06, the EA Sports game that's slowly becoming just about as much fun as the actual NFL. At a release party for the game in Manhattan last week, various NFL players tried it out. Selected highlights:...
Leftovers: More Old Men Getting Punched
· Boxer Thomas Hearns, 46, planning comeback, purchase of a "Rascal" scooter. [Detroit News] · Um, who in their right mind would buy these? Vikings' coach Tice fined $100,000 for scalping tickets. [Minneapolis Star-Tribune] · 646-pound catfish caught in Thailand. Construction begins on world's large...