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You Stole The Wrong Car, Dude
We know this will come as a shock to you, but apparently sometimes they steal cars in the Detroit. We know; we're as stunned as you. Anyway, if you're gonna steal a car in Detroit, we'd highly recommend you make sure the people you steal it from don't play for the Detroit Demolition women's football...
You Cannot Destroy Priest Holmes
Of all the possible ways for a retired athlete to deal with the crushing blow of realizing that the only skill he's ever possessed is suddenly beyond his grasp, we supposed an "ill-fated comeback attempt" is above "winning 'Dancing With The Stars'" ... but just barely....
Curt Schilling Is Full Of Opinions!
We really want to like Curt Schilling, we really do. We admire his site and can't deny his ability to raise his game at the most important of moments. But man: Sometimes we really wish he'd just be quiet....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as dogs gather to plot their final, terrible revenge ... • MLB: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis. I have two TVs, so I'm all set. [ESPN2 and WGN] • MLB: Atlanta at San Francisco. Can Selig have an asterisk by his name as well? [TBS] • Cycling: Tour de France, Stage 16, Orthez to Gourette-Col ...
Restless And Bored In Seattle, But Well Fed
We're excited to be heading to Safeco Field this September, and not just because of the Mariners, U-Dub and Seahawks games; apparently, the Safeco Field stands are going the way of the house call....
Smile, And Say "Go Team"
If you haven't had the opportunity yet to check out The Smoking Gun's new gallery, which features the best mug shots of people wearing their favorite sports team's jerseys, we can't recommend it enough. (Via CourtTV.) We can't quite tell what this guy's jersey is: Purdue?...
NFL Season Preview: Carolina Panthers
Believe it or not, folks, the NFL season is much closer than you can possibly imagine. So close, in fact, that, if we're going to fit in every NFL team preview by the start of the season, running one every weekday, we have to start this week. So there you have it....
"Interiors Kicks Radio Days' Ass!"
Forgive us, since this post is entirely self-indulgent and has absolutely nothing to do with sports, but when two inmates get in a fight over Woody Allen, well, we just couldn't sleep at night if we didn't write about it....
Charlie Weis, Unsuccessful In Obese Litigation
Say what you will about Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis, but you can't say he isn't constantly charging forward. Whether it's recruiting, attacking a Cover 2 or, you know, gastric bypass surgery, the guy makes up his mind and just GOES FOR IT, MAN. Suck Off The Fat Like A Champion. Unfortunately, such...
About Last Night ...
What you missed while fishing for freshwater Plimpies ... • MLB: Hello, my name is Carlos Zambrano. You killed my father. Now prepare to die. • Tennis: Andy Roddick laps opponent at Indy. • Field hockey: Oh no! Well, now I have lost the will to live....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as the cat finishes your homework ... • MLB: Atlanta at San Francisco. Eric Byrnes, leave your dog at home! [TBS] • WNBA: Detroit at Connecticut; Los Angeles at Sacramento. So many pro sporting events in Connecticut, so little time. [ESPN2] • MLB: Red Sox at Indians. Muggle-Repelling a...
NFL Season Preview: Cincinnati Bengals
Believe it or not, folks, the NFL season is much closer than you can possibly imagine. So close, in fact, that, if we're going to fit in every NFL team preview by the start of the season, running one every weekday, we have to start this week. So there you have it....
You Had A Bucket? Luxury!
Who among us hasn't locked their young child in his room with a loaf of bread and a bucket and then gone off to watch the Packers at an Indian casino? (Long pause). Um, anyone? Cripes, this is embarrassing....
The NBA, Point Fixing, And You
In lieu of David Stern's big live press conference in about 20 minutes, bloggers weigh in on the Tim Donaghy officiating investigation ... including Mark Cuban!:...
Selig Won't Watch, But We'll Have To
Well, if that whole Barry Bonds Won't Play On ESPN thing turns out to be based in reality, we're all in luck; Bonds is never going to break Hank Aaron's record. Because everyone of his at-bats is gonna be on The Worldwide Leader until, well, until he breaks it, or dies. So, you know, enjoy....
To Watch Tonight
What to watch as your house elf cooks a steak and kidney pie ... • MLB: Boston at Cleveland. Cleveland Rocks, so I'm told. [ESPN2] • Atlanta at San Francisco. Yeah, Bobby Cox will be thrilled to give up No. 756. [ESPN2] • Cycling: Tour de France, Stage 15, Foix to Loudenville-Le Louron, France. So w...
Andrew Bogut, Looking Even Dumber
What you see right here is something that you cannot unsee: It's how Bucks center Andrew Bogut has decided to wear his hair now....