To eat lots and lots of Thanksgiving food like turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and that awesome cranberry jelly stuff out of a can, watch tons and tons of football, avoid the popo and sleep in, because that's what I'll be doing. (Less the turkey and stuffing part, not a big fan.) But one thing I won't be doing tomorrow or Friday...blogging! So come back on Monday for more sports scoop and an all new separated at birth.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
The economy is even screwing the elderly
Unlike his peers who are playing in Wii bowling tournaments in their retirement homes across the country, James Hylton has to work for his money. Apparently, that 401K isn’t delivering like he hoped it would, because the 74 year old is attempting to bring home the bacon by qualifying for the 2009 Daytona 500. Even if he finished last in his John Carter owned car, he’d still probably collect $100,000 for his troubles.And like his brethren, he can complete this task while sitting on his behind, although, he’d be doing it in a 2 ton machine, not the customary wheelchair and would have to jerk the wheel at 200 MPH not just lightly flicking his wrist like the grey haired lady that stares at me when I go to visit my grandmother in Florida. (Beyond creepy, may I add.) Plus, as an added bonus for dear old James, Daytona is not as physically exhausting like Bristol or Dover.
But Hylton has been practicing for this moment. He spent 2008 competing full time in the ARCA RE/MAX Series and began his professional career in Nascar in 1964. To put that into perspective, not one of the 12 drivers who made the Chase in 2008 was alive to see his debut. In fact, Greg Biffle is the only driver born in the same decade!
Good luck, James! And maybe this time you should put your hard earned cash in a high interest yielding savings account or CD. The stock market is just too volatile for someone so close to retirement.
(Photo: Jameshylton.com; source)
Hump Day Hair
The caption said:
“Tony Stewart is always good for a laugh or two when in front of a microphone.”
Somehow I don’t think they were talking about his hair, yet it totally fits the description.
(Photo: Nascar.com)
Almost Turkey Day
Baseball: Citi Taxpayer Field?...Hot Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa has reportedly chosen the Red Sox. The rich just get richer...Jason Varitek's agent says the Red Sox are interested in his client's services but have yet to make an offer...Could Rafael Furcal be headed to Oakland? According to sources he was looking at homes...And could Andy Pettitte being following his old manager Joe Torre to the left coast?...Ticket prices maybe going up at the new Yankee Stadium, but they'll stay the same at Steinbrenner Field...Apparently Roger Clemens is someone you don't want to be your charity event to be associated with.
Football: The experiment is over in Cleveland for now. Brady Quinn is expected to miss the remainder of the season with that broken finger. I still give him snaps for trying to grit it out...The Redskins have cut 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander.
Hockey: Former Ducks GM Brian Burke is getting closer to becoming the GM of the Maple Leafs...Rene Bourque scored twice as the Flames crushed the Kings, 6-2...The Trashers scored three goals in the second in their 6-3 beating of the Maple Leafs...Chris Mason stoped 47 shots while Dave Perron and Brad Boyes scored in the shoot-out giving the Blues a 1-0 win over the Predators...and Giving Thanks for Hockey.
Basketball: The trade between the Knicks and the Clippers was finalized on Tuesday, even though Cuttino Mobley will be out for at least a week...Ironically, the reasoning behind the trade, LeBron James, paid a little visit to the Knicks on Tuesday, along with his Cavs teammates. And even with King James on the bench for the fourth quarter, Cleveland was still able to beat the Knicks, 119-101...Nate Robinson had to leave the game early with a groin injury...The Lakers advanced to 12-1 after destroying the Nets, 120-93...Ed Tapscott got a 124-100 win in his coach debut with the Wizards.
College Basketball: In the first battle of top 10 teams this season, the Irish edged the Longhorns, 81-80...Stephen Curry may not have scored a point, but Davidson was able to roll past Loyola (MD), 78-48. Maybe you should try to spread the D next time...Former Indiana head coach Kevlin Sampson has been given a five year show-cause penalty by the NCAA for his actions while in Bloomington. The school, however, escaped a postseason ban...
College Football: After their 45-22 defeat of Western Michigan, Ball State has finished its season undefeated. I'm sure Letterman will be all over this...West Virginia freshman running back Mark Robert Sampson, Jr. has been dismissed after he was charged with sexual assualt. Watch out Mark, because the popo are on your tail!
(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Football: The experiment is over in Cleveland for now. Brady Quinn is expected to miss the remainder of the season with that broken finger. I still give him snaps for trying to grit it out...The Redskins have cut 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander.
Hockey: Former Ducks GM Brian Burke is getting closer to becoming the GM of the Maple Leafs...Rene Bourque scored twice as the Flames crushed the Kings, 6-2...The Trashers scored three goals in the second in their 6-3 beating of the Maple Leafs...Chris Mason stoped 47 shots while Dave Perron and Brad Boyes scored in the shoot-out giving the Blues a 1-0 win over the Predators...and Giving Thanks for Hockey.
Best of the Rest: Stuart Appleby called fellow golfer John Daly a train wreck. And while that maybe true, Daly is just concentrating on his first tournament in Australia in six years...AT&T is leaving Nascar and its sponsorship with the #31 Chevy driven by Jeff Burton...Ryan Newman, Richard Childress and Artie Kempner are the three finalists in the Nascar Home Depot Humanitarian Award.
Check this out: Spotted at Dylan's. Could it be Lily, Rufus, Vanessa and Eric? Quite a nice surprise as I was headed to work yesterday morning, unfortunately, I was half asleep when I walked by and forgot to take a picture. Luckily, someone snapped a pic, most likely on there camera phone, which can be found here.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Must be some sort of family trait
Frederick Roy, younger son of goalie Patrick Roy and brother of alleged assaulter Jonathan Roy just got himself a 15 suspension for this little dozzie on Montreal defenseman Vincent Bourgeois.
So we don’t forget Jonathan’s finest moment, here’s a You Tube clip to jog your memory.
For his actions, Jonathan got a seven game suspension and is still facing criminal charges. What a fine crop of young men you got there!
(source)
So we don’t forget Jonathan’s finest moment, here’s a You Tube clip to jog your memory.
For his actions, Jonathan got a seven game suspension and is still facing criminal charges. What a fine crop of young men you got there!
(source)
Car Wash Mogul Settles Suit
Lenny Dykstra has apparently been a busy man since hanging up his spikes. Along with writing an advise column for Thestreet.com and his car wash business, Dykstra as of late, has been spending a lot of his time dealing with various lawsuits, like the one with DDK & Co. that he recently settled. The accounting firm was claiming that the former Met had failed to pay a $128, 872 bill, which Dykstra has called “insane.”He also recently settled with Doubledown Media, who had accused him of being a “mercurial, difficult client, who didn’t pay his debts on time.” Well they didn’t call him nails for nothing.
Of course that lingering problem with the private jet company who has been claiming that Lenny owes them $7,000 is still in limbo. “Ashtray money, bro,” was how he described the bill, yet somehow he still hasn’t paid it.
Judging from the accompanying photo that went along with this hysterical article in the New York Daily News, I’m thinking Twizzlers spokesperson should be his next gig!
(source – thanks Howard)
Just a little Gossip
Baseball: The Pirates are so desperate, they have resorted to signing two Indian reality show contestants, Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel. Well if the draft ain't working for you, why not go for a Simon Fuller creation. It worked for Fox...The Giants are looking to bring in either Rafael Furcal or Edgar Renteria, two former Braves shortstops may I add...Nationals pitcher Tim Redding will have minor surgery on his left foot.
Basketball: With Manu Ginobili back, the Spurs were able to tackle the Grizzles, 94-81...Larry Hughes drained a 22 footer at the buzzer to give the Bulls a 101-100 victory over the Jazz...On the upside, Jazz Bear was named Mascot of the Year...The Knicks and Clippers continue to be a stall pattern with this whole trade scenario. According to a report, Cuttino Mobley's heart isn't up to snuff. (Also if you're a fan of Bravo's Million Dollar Listings, you know Mobley's heart isn't the only thing in need of major repair).
(Photo: Melisaa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
College Basketball: UNC continues their reign at number one with UCONN sitting in second...Speaking of the Huskies, they drilled Wisconsin, 76-57...Notre Dame demolished Indiana, 88-50.
Football: The Saints enjoyed a 51-29 stampeed over the Packers in their first home game in over a month...Donovan McNabb will be the Eagles starter on Thursday...Adam Jones was back practicing with the Cowboys...Michael Vick is heading to a Virginia court to continue his dog fighting saga. Vick is hoping for an early release with his guilty plea.
Hockey: The Rangers welcomed Scott Gomez back with a 4-1 win over the Coyotes that included a three assistant performance by Nikolai Zherdev and Brandon Dubinsky's first goal in 14 games...The Canucks were minus Roberto Loungo, but it turned out all they needed was the return of Sami Salo, who scored the game winning OT goal lifting Vancouver over the Red Wings, 3-2...Ryan O'Byrne tied the game for the Islanders, only one problem, he plays for the Canadiens. O'Byrne knocked the goal into his own net sending the game to OT, where the Isles Bill Guerin scored the game winner in the shoot giving New York the 4-3 win...Philly continues to fly high with their fifth straight win, taking down the Stars, 4-3...Claude Lemieux is giving it another go, signing a tryout contract with the San Jose Sharks.
Best of the Rest:The crappy economy has claimed another victim, Tiger Woods. Although somehow I think he'll be ok.
Check this Out: Click here to see some of the most annoying characters on TV.
Basketball: With Manu Ginobili back, the Spurs were able to tackle the Grizzles, 94-81...Larry Hughes drained a 22 footer at the buzzer to give the Bulls a 101-100 victory over the Jazz...On the upside, Jazz Bear was named Mascot of the Year...The Knicks and Clippers continue to be a stall pattern with this whole trade scenario. According to a report, Cuttino Mobley's heart isn't up to snuff. (Also if you're a fan of Bravo's Million Dollar Listings, you know Mobley's heart isn't the only thing in need of major repair).
(Photo: Melisaa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images)
College Basketball: UNC continues their reign at number one with UCONN sitting in second...Speaking of the Huskies, they drilled Wisconsin, 76-57...Notre Dame demolished Indiana, 88-50.
Football: The Saints enjoyed a 51-29 stampeed over the Packers in their first home game in over a month...Donovan McNabb will be the Eagles starter on Thursday...Adam Jones was back practicing with the Cowboys...Michael Vick is heading to a Virginia court to continue his dog fighting saga. Vick is hoping for an early release with his guilty plea.
Hockey: The Rangers welcomed Scott Gomez back with a 4-1 win over the Coyotes that included a three assistant performance by Nikolai Zherdev and Brandon Dubinsky's first goal in 14 games...The Canucks were minus Roberto Loungo, but it turned out all they needed was the return of Sami Salo, who scored the game winning OT goal lifting Vancouver over the Red Wings, 3-2...Ryan O'Byrne tied the game for the Islanders, only one problem, he plays for the Canadiens. O'Byrne knocked the goal into his own net sending the game to OT, where the Isles Bill Guerin scored the game winner in the shoot giving New York the 4-3 win...Philly continues to fly high with their fifth straight win, taking down the Stars, 4-3...Claude Lemieux is giving it another go, signing a tryout contract with the San Jose Sharks.
Best of the Rest:The crappy economy has claimed another victim, Tiger Woods. Although somehow I think he'll be ok.
Check this Out: Click here to see some of the most annoying characters on TV.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Swampy mess for Alleged laptop stealer
Florida back-up QB Cameron Newton is a lot of hot water after he allegedly stole a dell laptop from a student’s dorm room and threw it out a window when campus popo came a knocking.“[The popo] found out via the university's computer network that someone had logged onto the student-friendly Gatorlink system with the [missing] laptop under the identification "cnewton," according to the report.”
Hmm…so sneaky cnewton, I wonder who that could be?
After targeting Newton with housing the missing computer, which he had painted black and written Newton in white block lettering, the popo checked out the serial numbers on the computer.
“The officers stepped away from Newton's room to call and ask the student if the serial numbers matched, but the computer was gone when they returned to Newton's room. The computer was later found by a garbage dumpster outside of the Springs Complex, where Newton lived on the third floor.”
Apparently, Florida doesn’t allow their students to watch CSI or Law & Order. Of course they’re going to check the dumpster first for a laptop that magically went missing minutes after inspection.
Newton has been charged with felony buglary, larceny and obstruction of justice. He was also charged with one count of failure to watch procedural crime dramas and learn something and two counts of being just plain stupid in the court of PIMC.
Watch out Cam, because the popo are on your tail!
(source)
Imperfections
Baseball: Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley learned the danger of ice the hard way, by breaking his leg. But he should be ready to go by spring training...Dice-K will play for Japan in the World Baseball Classic...The charges against Roger Clemen's son Koby have been dropped...The Marlins are getting closer to having a new stadium...Former All-Star Tim Raines will manage the the Newark Bears.
Basketball: The Celtics contiue to roll, picking up their fifth victory after pacing the Raptors, 118-103...After besting the Kings, 118-108, the Lakers move to 11-1...Antonio McDyess is expected to re-join the Pistons. Didn't we know this was going to happen when he was traded to the Nuggets?...Speaking of that trade, the Nuggets are 8-2 following their 114-101 defeat of the Bulls...According to the Sportingnews.com, the Wizards have fired head coach Eddie Jordan after starting the season 1-10.
College Basketball: #2 UCONN overwhelmed #17 Miami, 76-63...Xavier grabbed the Puerto Rico title after beating #13 Memphis, 63-58.
College Football: Texas stayed ahead of Oklahoma in the BSC this week...Bill Snyder is expected to return to coaching at Kansas State...Joe Paterno underwent a successful hip replacement surgery.
Football: The Jets have ended the Titans undefeated run with a 34-13 victory...Meanwhile the Giants exercised their strengths in their 37-29 win...It was a winning day for the Manning clan thanks to Adam Vinatieri's last second field goal that gave the Colts 23-20 advantage over the Chargers...The big news from the Ravens 36-7 bashing of the Eagles was the benching of Eagles QB Donovan McNabb. Has a new era begun in the City of Brotherly Love?...For more NFL scores click here...One more misstep Pacman and you are out of the league for good.
(Photo: AP)
Hockey: Dainius Zubrus had four goals in the Devils 7-3 romp of the Lightning...The Canucks handed the Penguins a 3-1 loss, but the loss of their goalie Roberto Luongo to a groin injury five minutes in, put quite a damper on the night...Stars captain Brenden Morrow will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during the Stars 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday...The Canadiens retired Patrick Roy's #33 on Saturday...While the Leafs raised #17 to the rafters during a Saturday ceremony to honor Wendel Clark.
Best of the Rest: The Red Bull fell to the Columbus Crew, 3-1. The Crew captured their franchise first MLS Cup. Congrats!...Calgary captured the Grey Cup championship after taking out the Montreal Alouettes, 22-14...Congrats to the University of Maryland on picking up its third NCAA Field Hockey national championship in four years after defeating Wake Forest, 4-2...Disgraced track star Tim Montgomery admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs prior to the Sydney Olypics and says he does not deserve the gold medal he won in the 400 meter relay. Talk about a duh momemt!...The World Anti-Doping Agency is looking into Viagra as a new performance-enhancing drug. And not the kind advertised in those creepy commercials.
Check this out: The American Music Awards were last night. Click here to see what everyone was wearing.
Basketball: The Celtics contiue to roll, picking up their fifth victory after pacing the Raptors, 118-103...After besting the Kings, 118-108, the Lakers move to 11-1...Antonio McDyess is expected to re-join the Pistons. Didn't we know this was going to happen when he was traded to the Nuggets?...Speaking of that trade, the Nuggets are 8-2 following their 114-101 defeat of the Bulls...According to the Sportingnews.com, the Wizards have fired head coach Eddie Jordan after starting the season 1-10.
College Basketball: #2 UCONN overwhelmed #17 Miami, 76-63...Xavier grabbed the Puerto Rico title after beating #13 Memphis, 63-58.
College Football: Texas stayed ahead of Oklahoma in the BSC this week...Bill Snyder is expected to return to coaching at Kansas State...Joe Paterno underwent a successful hip replacement surgery.
Football: The Jets have ended the Titans undefeated run with a 34-13 victory...Meanwhile the Giants exercised their strengths in their 37-29 win...It was a winning day for the Manning clan thanks to Adam Vinatieri's last second field goal that gave the Colts 23-20 advantage over the Chargers...The big news from the Ravens 36-7 bashing of the Eagles was the benching of Eagles QB Donovan McNabb. Has a new era begun in the City of Brotherly Love?...For more NFL scores click here...One more misstep Pacman and you are out of the league for good.
(Photo: AP)
Hockey: Dainius Zubrus had four goals in the Devils 7-3 romp of the Lightning...The Canucks handed the Penguins a 3-1 loss, but the loss of their goalie Roberto Luongo to a groin injury five minutes in, put quite a damper on the night...Stars captain Brenden Morrow will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL during the Stars 6-3 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday...The Canadiens retired Patrick Roy's #33 on Saturday...While the Leafs raised #17 to the rafters during a Saturday ceremony to honor Wendel Clark.
Best of the Rest: The Red Bull fell to the Columbus Crew, 3-1. The Crew captured their franchise first MLS Cup. Congrats!...Calgary captured the Grey Cup championship after taking out the Montreal Alouettes, 22-14...Congrats to the University of Maryland on picking up its third NCAA Field Hockey national championship in four years after defeating Wake Forest, 4-2...Disgraced track star Tim Montgomery admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs prior to the Sydney Olypics and says he does not deserve the gold medal he won in the 400 meter relay. Talk about a duh momemt!...The World Anti-Doping Agency is looking into Viagra as a new performance-enhancing drug. And not the kind advertised in those creepy commercials.
Check this out: The American Music Awards were last night. Click here to see what everyone was wearing.
Friday, November 21, 2008
FSU: Not just a party school…who knew?
After last year’s cheating scandal I didn’t think it was possible for Florida State to produce an athlete that could become a Rhodes Scholar, but there I go again making assumptions. Safety Myron Rolle, who graduated in two and a half years with a 3.75 GPA, will arrive late to Saturday’s game against No. 25 Maryland because the New Jersey native first has to stop in Alabama for his Rhodes Scholarship interview.
"In the midst of the troubles that have gone on here at Florida State academically, there are still student-athletes doing the right thing," Rolle said. "Possibly we can move that perception from being a school that's just focused on partying and athletics."
In fact, if Rolle is selected he’ll become the third FSU student and second athlete to receive a scholarship to Oxford University in the last three years. I’m officially going to have to change my stereotype of this school, until someone gets arrested or another 80 kids get involved in a cheating scandal. Count down begins…NOW!
Myron can serve as a role model for any student athlete. He worked incredibly hard on the field but did not allow his extra circulars from interfering with his pursuit of a pre-med degree. He at one time said he wanted to graduate college in three years and beat that fete by a semester. He also plans on continuing his education, eventually becoming a doctor and opening up his own clinic in the Bahamas to help needy people. Good luck, kid!
(Photo: Courtesy of Florida State University Sports Information Department via si.com; source)
Golf Cart Danger
With the recent news that Blues defenseman Erik Johnson has undergone surgery to fix a torn ligament in his knee, an injury suffered as a result of a golf-cart incident, PIMC decided to look into this dangerous trend in sports.
Paul Tracy
In 2006, Tracy was forced to miss the final Champ Car event after he busted his shoulder in a freak accident. Tracy was apparently making rather merry on a Las Vegas golf course “when the cart’s right front suspension failed” leading to the accident. Apparently the gang was jumping sand traps with the vehicles when the incident happened. Alcohol and stupidity do not make a good pairing, huh Paul? 
Paul Tracy
In 2006, Tracy was forced to miss the final Champ Car event after he busted his shoulder in a freak accident. Tracy was apparently making rather merry on a Las Vegas golf course “when the cart’s right front suspension failed” leading to the accident. Apparently the gang was jumping sand traps with the vehicles when the incident happened. Alcohol and stupidity do not make a good pairing, huh Paul?
(Photo: Autoracing1.com; source)
Jimmie Johnson
Three time Nascar Champion Jimmie Johnson was not immune to this latest fad. In 2006, a week after celebrating his first championship, Johnson fell off the cart and broke his wrist after “horsing around” during a celebrity golf tournament. Johnson’s injury did not affect his ability to defend his title for the next two years, but definitely caused some ribbing from teammate Jeff Gordon who probably attempted to say something street but then remembered he’s a white guy from Indiana.
Three time Nascar Champion Jimmie Johnson was not immune to this latest fad. In 2006, a week after celebrating his first championship, Johnson fell off the cart and broke his wrist after “horsing around” during a celebrity golf tournament. Johnson’s injury did not affect his ability to defend his title for the next two years, but definitely caused some ribbing from teammate Jeff Gordon who probably attempted to say something street but then remembered he’s a white guy from Indiana.
(Photo: Getty Images for Nascar ; source)
Erik Johnson
Another Johnson, Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, injured his knee during a preseason golf outing in September when his foot got caught in the golf cart damaging his knee ligaments. Ouch! Johnson underwent surgery in November and will be out the remainder of the season.
Another Johnson, Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, injured his knee during a preseason golf outing in September when his foot got caught in the golf cart damaging his knee ligaments. Ouch! Johnson underwent surgery in November and will be out the remainder of the season.
(Photo: Getty Images; source)
Jason Collins
The Timberwolves Center missed eight weeks after rupturing his triceps tendon when his golf cart skidded on some wet ground and tipped over. I’m sure a few details were left out of that team statement.
The Timberwolves Center missed eight weeks after rupturing his triceps tendon when his golf cart skidded on some wet ground and tipped over. I’m sure a few details were left out of that team statement.
(Photo: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images ; source)
Coco Crisp
Recently traded outfielder Coco Crisp was completely blind sided by the Mariner Moose when he was rammed by a golf cart, well actually a ATV, but really aren’t they almost one in the same? Not really, well fine. Crisp was not seriously injured and the Moose was able to live another day.
Recently traded outfielder Coco Crisp was completely blind sided by the Mariner Moose when he was rammed by a golf cart, well actually a ATV, but really aren’t they almost one in the same? Not really, well fine. Crisp was not seriously injured and the Moose was able to live another day.
(Photo: Reuters ; source)
And before you start writing these incidents off as coincidence, note that according to ScienceDaily, golf cart accidents have been on the rise in 2008. So the next time you’re riding along in a golf cart remember to stop acting like ass, because there are no doors or seat belts to prevent you from getting hurt if the cart makes a sharp turn or goes over a bump at a high rate of speed. Oh and watch out for those mascots, they’re just plain crazy!
dancing on the ceiling
Baseball: Chase Utley is going under the knife and could be out until June...Mets outfielder Daniel Murphy injured his hamstring and will miss the Winter Ball season but is expected to be ready by Spring Training...The Yankees have put a time limit on CC Sabathia...It's official, playoff games, play-in games and the All-Star game have to be completed, weather be damned!
Basketball: Kobe and the Lakers brushed past Shaq and the Suns, 105-92 in the battle of the old teammates...Even with their newest addition, Allen Iverson, the Pistons could not solve the Celtics, falling to them, 98-80...Gilbert Arenas thinks finish last isn't all that bad. Way to give up on your season in the first full month.
College Basketball: Texas Tech scored more in one half of their 167-115 crushing of East Central than either Michigan or UCLA did in the Wolverine's 55-52 upset of #4 Bruins...Michigan will take on Duke in the 2K Sports Finals after the Blue Devils overwhelmed Southern Illinois, 83-58...In other upset news, Seton Hall edged USC, 63-61.
College Football: Georgia Tech rushed past Miami, 41-23.
Football: The Steelers took care of the Bengals, 27-10...Brady Quinn has a broken finger, but will try to play on Sunday.
Hockey: Scott Clemmensen had 23 saves in the Devils 3-1 win over the Panthers...The Kings put an end to Alexander Ovechkin's scoring streak while picking up the 5-2 win...Daniel Sedin scored the game winner for the Cancuks in their 3-2 victory over the Wild...Petr Sykora redirected Sidney Crosby's slapshot for the Penguins game winner...Jiri Hudler scored twice in the Red Wings 4-3 victory over the Oilers...Apparently the Rangers Scott Gomez, who has missed the last four games with an injured ankle and groin, may have been suffering from a stress fracture since mid-October. All I have to say is take that Tony Romo!
(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Best of the Rest: Matt Kenseth has re-signed with Roush Fenway Racing...Very late on this one, but Paul Menard officially moved to Robert Yates Racing on Tuesday. He'll drive the #98 car with Larry Carter serving as his crew chief and Kim Vo as his sideburns specialist.
Check this out: Twlight has been the most buzzed about movie all year, and it's finally opened up in theaters. Click here to see it's fresh rating and read a bunch of reviews.
Basketball: Kobe and the Lakers brushed past Shaq and the Suns, 105-92 in the battle of the old teammates...Even with their newest addition, Allen Iverson, the Pistons could not solve the Celtics, falling to them, 98-80...Gilbert Arenas thinks finish last isn't all that bad. Way to give up on your season in the first full month.
College Basketball: Texas Tech scored more in one half of their 167-115 crushing of East Central than either Michigan or UCLA did in the Wolverine's 55-52 upset of #4 Bruins...Michigan will take on Duke in the 2K Sports Finals after the Blue Devils overwhelmed Southern Illinois, 83-58...In other upset news, Seton Hall edged USC, 63-61.
College Football: Georgia Tech rushed past Miami, 41-23.
Football: The Steelers took care of the Bengals, 27-10...Brady Quinn has a broken finger, but will try to play on Sunday.
Hockey: Scott Clemmensen had 23 saves in the Devils 3-1 win over the Panthers...The Kings put an end to Alexander Ovechkin's scoring streak while picking up the 5-2 win...Daniel Sedin scored the game winner for the Cancuks in their 3-2 victory over the Wild...Petr Sykora redirected Sidney Crosby's slapshot for the Penguins game winner...Jiri Hudler scored twice in the Red Wings 4-3 victory over the Oilers...Apparently the Rangers Scott Gomez, who has missed the last four games with an injured ankle and groin, may have been suffering from a stress fracture since mid-October. All I have to say is take that Tony Romo!
(Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Best of the Rest: Matt Kenseth has re-signed with Roush Fenway Racing...Very late on this one, but Paul Menard officially moved to Robert Yates Racing on Tuesday. He'll drive the #98 car with Larry Carter serving as his crew chief and Kim Vo as his sideburns specialist.
Check this out: Twlight has been the most buzzed about movie all year, and it's finally opened up in theaters. Click here to see it's fresh rating and read a bunch of reviews.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Move over Hank
Hal Steinbrenner has officially taken over the reigns of the New York Yankees from his father George. The news doesn’t come as surprise, both Hal and his brother were appointed co-chairmen in April and George’s declining health is no secret, however I don’t know how older brother Hank will take this news. I bet he’ll continue to spew words of wisdom to anyone in the New York media within ear shot. He’ll most likely continue to make GM Brian Cashman’s life a living hell. And he’ll probably cry his little cold black heart out into that mixed drink he’s sipping down in Tampa. So basically status quo.
(source; Photo: AP)
It's Always Sunny on Thursdays
(Note: Videos below may NSFW)
Tonight is the season finale of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” But the gang is definitely going out with a bang or should I say with a pair of jazz hands and a musical interlude. That’s right, the musical episode you’ve been hearing about is finally here and it’s based off the hilarious NightMan
And DayMan
So don’t forget to tune into FX tonight at 10 PM/est!
Tonight is the season finale of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” But the gang is definitely going out with a bang or should I say with a pair of jazz hands and a musical interlude. That’s right, the musical episode you’ve been hearing about is finally here and it’s based off the hilarious NightMan
And DayMan
So don’t forget to tune into FX tonight at 10 PM/est!
Smoke Signals
Baseball: Mike Mussina is reportedly hanging up his cleats after his first ever 20 win season...The Red Sox have one less outfielder after trading Coco Crisp to the Royals for reliever Ramon Ramirez...The Cardinals maybe close to signing reliever Trever Miller...A's owner Lew Wolff wants to shorten the division series by making it a one game playoff...A deadline for bidding on the Cubs has been set for December 1st.
Basketball: The Trail Blazers crushed the Bulls, 116-74...The Pistons haulted the Cavs 8-game win streak with a 96-89 victory...In the battle of the depleted rosters, the Mavs came out on top, beating the Rockets, 96-86...Despite a season high 40 points, Dwayne Wade could not carry the Heat, as the y fell to the Raptors, 101-95.
College Basketball: IPFW put the fear into the Spartans, but in the end, Michigan State held onto a 70-59 victory...UNC's freshman forward Tyler Zeller could miss the remainder of the season after breaking his wrist. Zeller underwent surgery on Wednesday...The Cowboys new staduim will play host to the 2014 Final Four.
College Football: Ball State remains undefeated after holding off Central Michigan, 31-24...The Gator, Cotton and Sun Bowls maybe interested in Notre Dame.
Football: Sientate Ocho Cinco, you're not playing tonight against the Steelers...Pacman Jones has been reinstated, but will be unable to play for two games...Speaking of benevolence, Tony Romo treated a homeless man named Doc to a movie. And now the collective "awwww!"...The NFL has fined Jared Allen $25,000 for his hit on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers...Packers WR Donald Driver's father Marvin Driver, Jr. was allegedly beaten by the Houston popo...The Cardinals running back Edgerrin James wants out his contract...The Redskins are apperantly kicking the living crap out all competitors in Pro Bowl voting. I guess that's a reminder to go out and vote people!
Hockey: There was no lack of scoring as the Bruins rallied to a 7-4 win over the Sabres...You know it's a not a good night when Henrik Lundqvist is removing himself from the game. So the Rangers 6-3 loss to the Canucks didn't come as much of surprise...Alexander Ovechkin scored in his fifth straight game as the Capitals outscored the Ducks, 6-4...According to Canadiens President Pierre Boivin, the dollar could totally screw the Canadian teams.
(Photo: AFP)
Best of the Rest: Freddy Adu socred his first goal as a member of the U.S. National team as the US beat Guatemala, 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Check this out: EW is counting down the 10 breakout stars of 2008. Click here to see who made the list.
Basketball: The Trail Blazers crushed the Bulls, 116-74...The Pistons haulted the Cavs 8-game win streak with a 96-89 victory...In the battle of the depleted rosters, the Mavs came out on top, beating the Rockets, 96-86...Despite a season high 40 points, Dwayne Wade could not carry the Heat, as the y fell to the Raptors, 101-95.
College Basketball: IPFW put the fear into the Spartans, but in the end, Michigan State held onto a 70-59 victory...UNC's freshman forward Tyler Zeller could miss the remainder of the season after breaking his wrist. Zeller underwent surgery on Wednesday...The Cowboys new staduim will play host to the 2014 Final Four.
College Football: Ball State remains undefeated after holding off Central Michigan, 31-24...The Gator, Cotton and Sun Bowls maybe interested in Notre Dame.
Football: Sientate Ocho Cinco, you're not playing tonight against the Steelers...Pacman Jones has been reinstated, but will be unable to play for two games...Speaking of benevolence, Tony Romo treated a homeless man named Doc to a movie. And now the collective "awwww!"...The NFL has fined Jared Allen $25,000 for his hit on Packers QB Aaron Rodgers...Packers WR Donald Driver's father Marvin Driver, Jr. was allegedly beaten by the Houston popo...The Cardinals running back Edgerrin James wants out his contract...The Redskins are apperantly kicking the living crap out all competitors in Pro Bowl voting. I guess that's a reminder to go out and vote people!
Hockey: There was no lack of scoring as the Bruins rallied to a 7-4 win over the Sabres...You know it's a not a good night when Henrik Lundqvist is removing himself from the game. So the Rangers 6-3 loss to the Canucks didn't come as much of surprise...Alexander Ovechkin scored in his fifth straight game as the Capitals outscored the Ducks, 6-4...According to Canadiens President Pierre Boivin, the dollar could totally screw the Canadian teams.
(Photo: AFP)
Best of the Rest: Freddy Adu socred his first goal as a member of the U.S. National team as the US beat Guatemala, 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier.
Check this out: EW is counting down the 10 breakout stars of 2008. Click here to see who made the list.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Hump Day Hair
Today’s edition of Hump Day hair spotlights some of the best locks in the NFL. Quick guess, fine it’s beyond easy…Troy Polamalu!
Of course there is one small downside to sporting those luscious locks:
Of course there is one small downside to sporting those luscious locks:
Teamwork
Baseball: Congratulations to Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia on being named AL MVP...The Cubs have re-signed Ryan Dempster to a four year deal worth $52 million...Maybe trade talk between the Braves and Padres isn't over...The Mariners have a new manager, Don Wakamatsu...Ken Griffrey, Jr. and Cal Ripken, Jr. were named the newest American Public Diplomacy Envoy. They were joined by Michelle Kwan and Fran Drescher.
Basketball: LeBron James became the youngest player to score 11,000 points, plus the Cavs defeated the Nets, 106-82. So not a bad night...Even without the suspended Kevin Garnett, the Celtics managed a 110-101 victory over the Knicks...A little SEC filing couldn't keep Mark Cuban away from his courtside perch. And his Mavs didn't disappoint, dismantling the Bobcats, 100-83.
College Basketball: Even with a 44 point effort, Stephen Curry could not save Davidson, who fell to Oklahoma, 82-78...UNC cruised to a 77-58 victory over Kentucky...An odd intentional foul was called on Arizona's Jamelle Horne that allowed UAB's Paul Delaney III to a sink a free throw and give the Blazers a 72-71 win...Kansas raised their 2008 championship banner and brought down the house with their 85-45 massacre of Florida Gulf Coast.
College Football: Whenever Mack Brown decides to retire, Texas has a new coach in line, defensive coordinator Will Mushcamp.
Football: Pacman Jones is out of rehab and waiting to hear from the NFL about reinstatement...Giants RB Brandon Jacobs' knee checked out fine, but he could still miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Hockey: Shootouts were the name of the game last night, Marek Zidlicky scored the only goal in the shootout giving the Wild a 2-1 victory over the Penguins...Nikolai Khabibulin made 36 saves and then added two more in the shootout as the Blackhawks escaped the Coyotes, 3-2...The Lightning rallied with two goals in the third period only to fall to the Panthers, 4-3 in the shootout...Sergei Samsonov and Ray Whitney scored 3 1/2 minutes a part to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 win over the Canadiens...The NHL is not a fan of hits to the head and want them to end right about NOW!...Barry Melrose says its the players fault he got fired.
Best of the Rest: LPGA is planning on trimming down their schedules and their purses...Speaking of trimming down, Nascar teams have begun laying off employees.
Check this out: Hugh Jackman has been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Click here to see who else has been named sexy by the mag.
*NOTE: Nascar has been rolled into Best of the Rest. It will return to a more prominent feature in February 2009.
Basketball: LeBron James became the youngest player to score 11,000 points, plus the Cavs defeated the Nets, 106-82. So not a bad night...Even without the suspended Kevin Garnett, the Celtics managed a 110-101 victory over the Knicks...A little SEC filing couldn't keep Mark Cuban away from his courtside perch. And his Mavs didn't disappoint, dismantling the Bobcats, 100-83.
(Photo: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
College Basketball: Even with a 44 point effort, Stephen Curry could not save Davidson, who fell to Oklahoma, 82-78...UNC cruised to a 77-58 victory over Kentucky...An odd intentional foul was called on Arizona's Jamelle Horne that allowed UAB's Paul Delaney III to a sink a free throw and give the Blazers a 72-71 win...Kansas raised their 2008 championship banner and brought down the house with their 85-45 massacre of Florida Gulf Coast.
College Football: Whenever Mack Brown decides to retire, Texas has a new coach in line, defensive coordinator Will Mushcamp.
Football: Pacman Jones is out of rehab and waiting to hear from the NFL about reinstatement...Giants RB Brandon Jacobs' knee checked out fine, but he could still miss Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Hockey: Shootouts were the name of the game last night, Marek Zidlicky scored the only goal in the shootout giving the Wild a 2-1 victory over the Penguins...Nikolai Khabibulin made 36 saves and then added two more in the shootout as the Blackhawks escaped the Coyotes, 3-2...The Lightning rallied with two goals in the third period only to fall to the Panthers, 4-3 in the shootout...Sergei Samsonov and Ray Whitney scored 3 1/2 minutes a part to give the Hurricanes a 2-1 win over the Canadiens...The NHL is not a fan of hits to the head and want them to end right about NOW!...Barry Melrose says its the players fault he got fired.
Best of the Rest: LPGA is planning on trimming down their schedules and their purses...Speaking of trimming down, Nascar teams have begun laying off employees.
Check this out: Hugh Jackman has been named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Click here to see who else has been named sexy by the mag.
*NOTE: Nascar has been rolled into Best of the Rest. It will return to a more prominent feature in February 2009.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
What do these two people have in Common?
No it is not their time spent on Dancing with the Stars. But rather Mark Cuban and Helio Castroneves recent run-ins with the law. Don't listen to Gordon Gekko, greed is not good!
Watch out Mark and Helio, because the popo are on your tail!
(Photo: Reuters)
Two from the Road
After almost a week long absence I'm back.
Baseball: Congratulations to Albert Pujols on winning the NL MVP. I would have gone with Ryan Howard, but what can you do...We've got our first free agent signing. The Giants have picked up reliever Jeremy Affeldt for 2 years and $8 million...It's official, the Yankees will host the Cubs for two exibition games on April 3rd and 4th...Speaking of the Yankees, according to Brewers GM Doug Melvin, they are over bidding for CC Sabathia...Are willing to give A.J. Burnett a five year, $80 million contract...And just picked up Nick Swisher from the White Sox...The Hall of Fame Classic will pit old timer's against each other in the successor to the popular Hall of Fame game...The Rays and Phillies will raise ticket prices for 2009...Finally, a 16 year old girl named Eri Yoshida was drafted by the Kobe 9 Cruise, a Japanese team in a new independent league.
Basketball: Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been accused of insider trading by the SEC...The Houston Rockets saw three major players, Tracy McGrady, You Ming and Ron Artest leave with injuries, but still held on to beat the Thunder, 100-89...Kevin Garnett was suspended one game for hitting Andrew Bogut in the face during Saturday's game...While Shaq was fined $25,000 for verbally abusing an official after being ejected during the Sun's Sunday game...The Warriors have extended Stephen Jackson's contract by three years.
(Photo: AFP)
College Basketball: Hall of Fame coach Pete Newell has passed away at the age of 93...UNC remains No.1...And without Tyler Hansbrough...Stephen Curry continues to impress with his 33 pints and nine assists as Davidson crushed James Madison, 99-64...With the help of Craig Austrie, Connecticut rolled past Hartford, 99-56.
College Football: ESPN is closing in a deal to broadcast BSC games...Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez has some issues with tact.
Football: The Browns survived at late field goal attempt by the Bills that went wide right for a 29-27 win...Click here for the rest of the week's scores...The betting world is still stunned with the Steelers game...Donovan McNabb learned about ties on Sunday...Vikings DL Jared Allen, Pat Williams and Kevin Williams will meet with NFL officials to talk about testing positive for weight loss diuretic.
Hockey: Shoot outs galour for two of New York's teams as the Islanders topped the Canucks, 2-1 (SO) and the Rangers rallied past the Senators, 2-1 (SO)...It's been a busy few days for Red Wings back up goalie Ty Conklin. And with Monday's 4-0 over the Oilers, it now includes a shut-out...The Sharks swallowed the Predators, 4-1...Plus the Predators captain Jason Arnott was taken off the ice via stretcher...In other injury news: Blues Center Andy McDonald will miss eight weeks with a broken leg...Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin will be out six months with a torn ACL...And Penguins goalie Marc Andre Fleury will miss Tuesday's game with an undisclosed injury.
Nascar: Congratulations to Jimmie Johnson on winning his third consecutive Sprint Cup Championship. Click here for the final standings...Congrats to Clint Bowyer on taking the Nationwide Crown and Johnny Benson for taking the Trucks Series Title...Carl Edwards may have come in second in the points, but he finished first at Homestead...Click here for the results from the Ford 400...Ryan Newman's new crew chief for 2009 is Tony Gibson...In other crew chief news Todd Parrott has parted ways with Robert Yates Racing, while Ryan Pemberton has left Michael Waltrip Racing...Ganassi will switch to Chevy as they combine with DEI...As a cost cutting messure, Nascar has cancelled all testing.
Best of the Rest: Lance Armstrong fears for his personal safety if he were to compete in the Tour de France. I'm so bored with this story, aren't you?...Tiger Woods is hoping to return to the linx by February.
Check this out: Justin Timberlake has released his newest single. Click here to listen to it.
Baseball: Congratulations to Albert Pujols on winning the NL MVP. I would have gone with Ryan Howard, but what can you do...We've got our first free agent signing. The Giants have picked up reliever Jeremy Affeldt for 2 years and $8 million...It's official, the Yankees will host the Cubs for two exibition games on April 3rd and 4th...Speaking of the Yankees, according to Brewers GM Doug Melvin, they are over bidding for CC Sabathia...Are willing to give A.J. Burnett a five year, $80 million contract...And just picked up Nick Swisher from the White Sox...The Hall of Fame Classic will pit old timer's against each other in the successor to the popular Hall of Fame game...The Rays and Phillies will raise ticket prices for 2009...Finally, a 16 year old girl named Eri Yoshida was drafted by the Kobe 9 Cruise, a Japanese team in a new independent league.
Basketball: Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has been accused of insider trading by the SEC...The Houston Rockets saw three major players, Tracy McGrady, You Ming and Ron Artest leave with injuries, but still held on to beat the Thunder, 100-89...Kevin Garnett was suspended one game for hitting Andrew Bogut in the face during Saturday's game...While Shaq was fined $25,000 for verbally abusing an official after being ejected during the Sun's Sunday game...The Warriors have extended Stephen Jackson's contract by three years.
(Photo: AFP)
College Basketball: Hall of Fame coach Pete Newell has passed away at the age of 93...UNC remains No.1...And without Tyler Hansbrough...Stephen Curry continues to impress with his 33 pints and nine assists as Davidson crushed James Madison, 99-64...With the help of Craig Austrie, Connecticut rolled past Hartford, 99-56.
College Football: ESPN is closing in a deal to broadcast BSC games...Michigan head coach Rich Rodriguez has some issues with tact.
Football: The Browns survived at late field goal attempt by the Bills that went wide right for a 29-27 win...Click here for the rest of the week's scores...The betting world is still stunned with the Steelers game...Donovan McNabb learned about ties on Sunday...Vikings DL Jared Allen, Pat Williams and Kevin Williams will meet with NFL officials to talk about testing positive for weight loss diuretic.
Hockey: Shoot outs galour for two of New York's teams as the Islanders topped the Canucks, 2-1 (SO) and the Rangers rallied past the Senators, 2-1 (SO)...It's been a busy few days for Red Wings back up goalie Ty Conklin. And with Monday's 4-0 over the Oilers, it now includes a shut-out...The Sharks swallowed the Predators, 4-1...Plus the Predators captain Jason Arnott was taken off the ice via stretcher...In other injury news: Blues Center Andy McDonald will miss eight weeks with a broken leg...Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin will be out six months with a torn ACL...And Penguins goalie Marc Andre Fleury will miss Tuesday's game with an undisclosed injury.
Nascar: Congratulations to Jimmie Johnson on winning his third consecutive Sprint Cup Championship. Click here for the final standings...Congrats to Clint Bowyer on taking the Nationwide Crown and Johnny Benson for taking the Trucks Series Title...Carl Edwards may have come in second in the points, but he finished first at Homestead...Click here for the results from the Ford 400...Ryan Newman's new crew chief for 2009 is Tony Gibson...In other crew chief news Todd Parrott has parted ways with Robert Yates Racing, while Ryan Pemberton has left Michael Waltrip Racing...Ganassi will switch to Chevy as they combine with DEI...As a cost cutting messure, Nascar has cancelled all testing.
Best of the Rest: Lance Armstrong fears for his personal safety if he were to compete in the Tour de France. I'm so bored with this story, aren't you?...Tiger Woods is hoping to return to the linx by February.
Check this out: Justin Timberlake has released his newest single. Click here to listen to it.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Hump Day Hair
Since I'll be away from my desk and thus unable to blog until next Tuesday, I decided to do Hump Day Hair a day early.
Is it wrong that when I watch intermission and post game interviews with Rangers center Brandon Dubinksy that all I want to do is comb his hair? It's getting pretty ridiculous, just look at this interview from Saturday. (Skip to about :45 - after Henrik)
That is why, I'm giving Brandon the first ever PIMC Most Needs a Comb Award.
Honorable mention goes to the Giants QB Eli Manning (Skip to :45)
I also want to give big congrats to Tim Lincecum who was voted the NL Cy Young Award winner. Congrats also go out to those who will be named AL Cy Young and MVPs for the NL and AL which will be announced later this week.
And while I'm away, don't forget to tune into "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on Thursday at 10 PM/est on FX!
Is it wrong that when I watch intermission and post game interviews with Rangers center Brandon Dubinksy that all I want to do is comb his hair? It's getting pretty ridiculous, just look at this interview from Saturday. (Skip to about :45 - after Henrik)
That is why, I'm giving Brandon the first ever PIMC Most Needs a Comb Award.
Honorable mention goes to the Giants QB Eli Manning (Skip to :45)
I also want to give big congrats to Tim Lincecum who was voted the NL Cy Young Award winner. Congrats also go out to those who will be named AL Cy Young and MVPs for the NL and AL which will be announced later this week.
And while I'm away, don't forget to tune into "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on Thursday at 10 PM/est on FX!
If they mated...
If Eric Balfour and Chris Cornell mated, their child would look like:
Sheldon Souray
(Photos: Wire Image and Matt Slocum/AP)
Kostopoulos hit with three game suspension
The NHL has given the Montreal Canadiens Tom Kostopoulos a three game suspension for his vicious hit on Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Van Ryn during the Leafs' 6-3 Saturday night victory. Van Ryn, who remained on the ice for serval minutes, suffered multiple injuries including a concussion and a broken nose and hand and will be out at least a month. For his part, Kostopoulos received a five minute boarding penalty.
Along with his three game holiday, Kostopoulos will be docked $33,000 in pay which will be given to the NHL players’ assistance fund.
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Trades a Flurry
Baseball: Congrats to Geovany Soto and Evan Longoria on being named the NL and AL Rookies of the Year...A flurry of trades were made on Monday, including a blockbuster that will send Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday to the Oakland A's reportedly for Huston Street and two others, although names have not been released. The deal is expected to be finalized on Wednesday...Sources are also reporting the Scott "McTaser" Olsen and Josh Willingham have been traded by the Marlins to the Washington Nationals...The Padres have taken their $4 million offer to closer Trevor Hoffman off the table. Can you say rebuilding, San Deigo?...Meanwhile the Phillies have signed Scott Eyre to a one year, $2 million and the Royals have signed Brandon Duckworth to a one year deal...Speaking of the Phils, they'll host the Braves for MLB season opener on April 5, 2009...And finally, sad news, former Brooklyn Dodger Preacher Roe has passed away at the age of 92.
Basketball: Paul Pierce had 21, as the Celtics rallied past the Raptors, 94-87...The Blazers picked up their first road win after beating Orlando, 106-99...Dwayne Wade had 33 as the Heat edged the Nets, 99-94. Miami has opened up 3-0 at home for the first time since 1999-2000...As expected, the Nuggets have waived Antonio McDyess after recieving him in a trade with Detroit last week.
College Basketball: Duke notched their first victory of the season destroying Presbyterian, 80-49...Tennessee's freshman point guard Daniel West has been ruled academically ineligible to play...Bob Knight will return to ESPN to do broadcasts.
College Football: Here's a lesson for all you kids out there, your facebook pages can be read by ANYBODY! If that cheerleader in New England didn't help you learn that, then let Texas backup center Buck Burnette be your guide. Bucky was kicked of the team after a racial slur was found on his facebook page...There is absolutely no justification for this, two people were killed over a LSU-Alabama fued. It's just sports people!
Football: Poor management of the final seconds allowed the Cardinals to nip the 49ers, 29-24...The Jets have signed DB Ty Law to a one year deal and will start him on Thursday...Clinton Portis is 50-50 for the Redskins game against the Cowboys on Sunday...A jury has ordered the NFL Union to pay $28.1 million to retired players...You knew this was coming, Ashley N. Stewart has sued Chiefs running back Larry Johnson after he allegedly spit in her face...Tyrone Romaro Hartsfield has plead not guilty to charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection with the September 2nd shooting of the Jaguars Richard Collier. Watch out Tyrone, because the popo are on your tail!
(Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)
Hockey: Congrats to Glenn Anderson, Ray Scapinello, Ed Chynoweth and Igor Larionov on being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...Olie Kolzig didn't have the finish he was hoping for in his return to Washington as the Caps handled the Lightning, 4-2...The Rangers battled back from a 2-0 defecit to tie the Oilers early in the third period, but lost in a shoot-out, 3-2...Still realing from the loss of Marty Brodeur, the Devils placed defenseman Paul Martin on IR with upper back soreness.
Nascar: Nascar is puzzled as to why ABC switched the conclusion of Sunday's race over to ESPN2 for viewers in the Eastern and Central time zones. Simple facts kids, apparently "America's Funniest Home Videos" brings in better ratings. (Even so this was still a stupid decision!)
Best of the Rest: Congrats to Peter Eastgate, who at just 22, became the youngest winner of the World Series of Poker.
Check this out: Last night's "How I Met Your Mother" was another great episode, although I'm a little disappointed with this latest guest stunt. For such a quality 30 minute sitcom (which are few and far between these days), there's no reason to add the terrible twosome. If you missed last nights or want to relive all the laughs, click here. Oh and please watch "Privileged" on the CW tonight at 9 PM/est!
Basketball: Paul Pierce had 21, as the Celtics rallied past the Raptors, 94-87...The Blazers picked up their first road win after beating Orlando, 106-99...Dwayne Wade had 33 as the Heat edged the Nets, 99-94. Miami has opened up 3-0 at home for the first time since 1999-2000...As expected, the Nuggets have waived Antonio McDyess after recieving him in a trade with Detroit last week.
College Basketball: Duke notched their first victory of the season destroying Presbyterian, 80-49...Tennessee's freshman point guard Daniel West has been ruled academically ineligible to play...Bob Knight will return to ESPN to do broadcasts.
College Football: Here's a lesson for all you kids out there, your facebook pages can be read by ANYBODY! If that cheerleader in New England didn't help you learn that, then let Texas backup center Buck Burnette be your guide. Bucky was kicked of the team after a racial slur was found on his facebook page...There is absolutely no justification for this, two people were killed over a LSU-Alabama fued. It's just sports people!
Football: Poor management of the final seconds allowed the Cardinals to nip the 49ers, 29-24...The Jets have signed DB Ty Law to a one year deal and will start him on Thursday...Clinton Portis is 50-50 for the Redskins game against the Cowboys on Sunday...A jury has ordered the NFL Union to pay $28.1 million to retired players...You knew this was coming, Ashley N. Stewart has sued Chiefs running back Larry Johnson after he allegedly spit in her face...Tyrone Romaro Hartsfield has plead not guilty to charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in connection with the September 2nd shooting of the Jaguars Richard Collier. Watch out Tyrone, because the popo are on your tail!
(Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)
Hockey: Congrats to Glenn Anderson, Ray Scapinello, Ed Chynoweth and Igor Larionov on being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame...Olie Kolzig didn't have the finish he was hoping for in his return to Washington as the Caps handled the Lightning, 4-2...The Rangers battled back from a 2-0 defecit to tie the Oilers early in the third period, but lost in a shoot-out, 3-2...Still realing from the loss of Marty Brodeur, the Devils placed defenseman Paul Martin on IR with upper back soreness.
Nascar: Nascar is puzzled as to why ABC switched the conclusion of Sunday's race over to ESPN2 for viewers in the Eastern and Central time zones. Simple facts kids, apparently "America's Funniest Home Videos" brings in better ratings. (Even so this was still a stupid decision!)
Best of the Rest: Congrats to Peter Eastgate, who at just 22, became the youngest winner of the World Series of Poker.
Check this out: Last night's "How I Met Your Mother" was another great episode, although I'm a little disappointed with this latest guest stunt. For such a quality 30 minute sitcom (which are few and far between these days), there's no reason to add the terrible twosome. If you missed last nights or want to relive all the laughs, click here. Oh and please watch "Privileged" on the CW tonight at 9 PM/est!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Gary Carter gets his wish...kind of
How did I miss this one? After lobbying to take then Manager Willie Randolph’s job with the Mets earlier this year, Gary Carter has gotten himself a New York managing gig…with the Long Island Ducks. Carter had been criticized by former teammates and Mets broadcasters Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling for his open courting of his former squad, but now gets his chance to show Long Island what he’s made of. I wonder if John Rocker is still on the squad?
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Dear Nascar,
I’m breaking up with you. It’s been about four weeks since I’ve even attempted to watch a race and much longer since I’ve actually watched an entire race. Your events, which used to excite me, get me to jump off my couch as I cheered on a photo-finish have now become a great weapon in my fight against insomnia. This attempt at manufacturing excitement with this stupid Chase has only benefitted Jimmie Johnson who is on the verge of his third straight title if only he can finish better than 36th at Homestead on Sunday. That’s right 36th. What happened to that neck and neck battle between multiple drivers to win a championship? Guess that disappeared faster than Kyle Busch’s right to the 2008 title.
And this horrible TV coverage. Going for the money at the expensive of the fan once again I see.
I assume Nascar’s fatale flaw has been its inability to admit its wrong doings. Because of that I refuse to commit anymore of my Sundays (or Saturday nights as the case may be) to watching your races until you start making some changes. You get rid of this Chase and bring back the real Championships. You either start making some big changes to this horrid Car of Tomorrow (Today) or you scrap it and go to something better. You get a tire manufacture that fades into the background of the race instead of becoming a deciding factor. You create a rule book that is both open to the public and establishes points, fines and suspensions for any and every violation. You allow drivers to display their emotions without muzzling them with stupid fines and points deductions. And you start admitting your mistakes and instead of pushing them under the rug, do something about them! Until then, it’s the NFL/MLB/NHL for me.
Signed,
Continually Frustrated
PS - This will not have an effect on this blog’s coverage of Nascar, just my own viewing habits.
And this horrible TV coverage. Going for the money at the expensive of the fan once again I see.
I assume Nascar’s fatale flaw has been its inability to admit its wrong doings. Because of that I refuse to commit anymore of my Sundays (or Saturday nights as the case may be) to watching your races until you start making some changes. You get rid of this Chase and bring back the real Championships. You either start making some big changes to this horrid Car of Tomorrow (Today) or you scrap it and go to something better. You get a tire manufacture that fades into the background of the race instead of becoming a deciding factor. You create a rule book that is both open to the public and establishes points, fines and suspensions for any and every violation. You allow drivers to display their emotions without muzzling them with stupid fines and points deductions. And you start admitting your mistakes and instead of pushing them under the rug, do something about them! Until then, it’s the NFL/MLB/NHL for me.
Signed,
Continually Frustrated
PS - This will not have an effect on this blog’s coverage of Nascar, just my own viewing habits.
Well Joe...
...At least you won something big this week.
Vice President elect Joe Bidden cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
(Photo: AP)
Vice President elect Joe Bidden cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
(Photo: AP)
Huddle Up, Boys
Baseball: Congrats to the AL's Gold Glove winners...The Brewers have hired former Mets manager Willie Randolph as their bench coach...Andy Pettitte is expanding his options by filing for free agency...Remember all of those current and former players taking dirt from the mound at Yankee Stadium as a memento during the last game? Turns out they didn't have too, since the Yanks are moving dirt, the pitching rubber and homeplate to the new Stadium...The Padres picked up Brian Giles $9 million option while the Rangers picked up Hank Blalock's...The Phillies want Matt Holliday. But it would be stupid to trade Shane Victorino for him...Looks like Mark Cuban has no chance to buy the Cubs.
Basketball: You score 55 points one night and the next you injure your ankle so badly that you'll miss the next four weeks. Well maybe Eva will help you ease that pain Tony Parker...The Celtics spoiled Allen Iverson's home debut with a 88-76 win...Thanks to a 111-82 drubbing of the Rockets, the Lakers remain undefeated...What the frick happened to the Knicks? They're like winning and stuff.
(Photo: Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)College Football: Alabama and Texas Tech are sitting 1-2 in the BCS poll...Charlie Weis wants to have a more active role in Notre Dame's offense.
Football: The Giants continue to take out any team in its way, beating the Eagles, 36-31...Meanwhile the Titans one upped the G-Men, remaing undefeated with their 21-14 win over the Bears...Adrian Peterson was 8 yards shy of a 200 yard game as the Vikings edged the Packers, 28-27...The Colts took advantage of the Steelers mistakes, picking up a 24-20 victory...New England may have beat the Bills, 20-10, but they lost Adalius Thomas for the season with a broken forearm...Oh Jeremy Shockey...For the rest of Sunday's scores, click here.
Hockey: Phoenix ended the Shark's seven game win streak with their 4-2 victory...Meanwhile, the Blackhawks make it four in a row...David Booth picked up his first ever hat trick as the Panthers upended the Ducks, 3-1...Devils kept it close, but they are just not been the same since losing Marty Brodeur, falling to the Oilers, 2-1.
Nascar: Congrats to Jimmie Johnson on winning at Phoenix. (click here for results)...Johnson is so far out, he has to finish just 36th to guarantee his third straight title. (click here for standings)...Don't worry Nascar fans, Brian France says the Series will be ok if a manufacturer pulls out...Sam Hornish, Jr. isn't going anywhere.
Football: The Giants continue to take out any team in its way, beating the Eagles, 36-31...Meanwhile the Titans one upped the G-Men, remaing undefeated with their 21-14 win over the Bears...Adrian Peterson was 8 yards shy of a 200 yard game as the Vikings edged the Packers, 28-27...The Colts took advantage of the Steelers mistakes, picking up a 24-20 victory...New England may have beat the Bills, 20-10, but they lost Adalius Thomas for the season with a broken forearm...Oh Jeremy Shockey...For the rest of Sunday's scores, click here.
Hockey: Phoenix ended the Shark's seven game win streak with their 4-2 victory...Meanwhile, the Blackhawks make it four in a row...David Booth picked up his first ever hat trick as the Panthers upended the Ducks, 3-1...Devils kept it close, but they are just not been the same since losing Marty Brodeur, falling to the Oilers, 2-1.
Nascar: Congrats to Jimmie Johnson on winning at Phoenix. (click here for results)...Johnson is so far out, he has to finish just 36th to guarantee his third straight title. (click here for standings)...Don't worry Nascar fans, Brian France says the Series will be ok if a manufacturer pulls out...Sam Hornish, Jr. isn't going anywhere.
Best of the Rest: 2008 may not be Roger Federer's year, after losing to Gilles Simon, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at the Masters Cup...Congrats to Venus Williams on winning the WTA Championship.
Check this out: It was recently announced that the former "Girls Next Door" star and Hugh Hefner ex Kendra Wilkinson would be marrying her Philadelphia Eagle Hank Baskett. Click here to see which other famous WAG is sending her well wishes.
Check this out: It was recently announced that the former "Girls Next Door" star and Hugh Hefner ex Kendra Wilkinson would be marrying her Philadelphia Eagle Hank Baskett. Click here to see which other famous WAG is sending her well wishes.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
It's Always Sunny on Thursdays
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Raining threes
Baseball: The Dodgers have reportedly offered Manny Ramirez a very nice contract that would make him the second highest paid player in baseball behind ARod...Some of that money may come from the paycheck LA is not giving Brad Penny after declining his option...Andy Pettitte will likely be back in the Bronx...The Cardinals could be dealing Rick Ankiel and Ryan Ludwick...The NL Gold Gloves were announced and Greg Maddux picked up his 18th. Seriously, when exactly was he playing this season? Shane Victorino led the list of five first timers!...Congrats to Rays manager Joe Maddon, who is getting married this weekend.
Basketball: Amare Stoudemire scored 49 points in the Suns 113-103 victory over the Pacers...Not be out done, Tony Parker threw down 55 points as the Spurs edged the T'Wolves, 129-125 (2OT)...And LeBron James had 41 points as the Cavs rolled past the Bulls, 107-93...The Pistons stay perfect without the services of the newly acquired Allen Iverson, topping the Raptors, 100-93...Larry Brown was in trouble even before the game started, being booed by the crowd and then coaching his Bobcats to a 101-98 loss to the Knicks.
(photo: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
College Football: Ball State remains undefeated after torching Northen Illinois, 45-14...Kansas State's coach Ron Prince is done...Ray Small's dad is not happy with Ohio State's decision to sit him for two games.
Football: Tony Romo returned to practice after missing the last few weeks with a broken pinky...The Lions may start their most recent signing Dante Culpepper this weekend...The Jaguars sent Mike Peterson home leaving his status with the team in question...The Redskins will be honoring Sean Taylor later this month by inducting him into the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame...Former #2 pick Ryan Leaf has taken a leave of absence from his West Texas A&M job.
Hockey: Kevin Weekes got his first win as the Devils held off the Lightning, 4-3 (SO)...After a slow start, the Ducks have improved to 8-0-1 in their last nine games including Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Blues...Manny Malhotra scored with 1:09 left to give the Blue Jackets the 5-4 edge over the Oilers...The Dallas Stars signed right winger Mark Parrish to a one year, $500,000 contract...According toa new Forbes study, Colton Orr is the best fighter for the buck. Seriously, has Forbes run out of ideas?
Nascar: Truck Series points leader Johnny Benson will leave Bill Davis Racing as the end of this season...Lowe's has extended its contract to remain naming sponsor of Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Best of the Rest: Ara Abrahamian has been suspended for two years after his "scandalous behavior" at the Bejining Games. For those of you who don't remember, he dropped his medal in protest.
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Basketball: Amare Stoudemire scored 49 points in the Suns 113-103 victory over the Pacers...Not be out done, Tony Parker threw down 55 points as the Spurs edged the T'Wolves, 129-125 (2OT)...And LeBron James had 41 points as the Cavs rolled past the Bulls, 107-93...The Pistons stay perfect without the services of the newly acquired Allen Iverson, topping the Raptors, 100-93...Larry Brown was in trouble even before the game started, being booed by the crowd and then coaching his Bobcats to a 101-98 loss to the Knicks.
(photo: Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
College Football: Ball State remains undefeated after torching Northen Illinois, 45-14...Kansas State's coach Ron Prince is done...Ray Small's dad is not happy with Ohio State's decision to sit him for two games.
Football: Tony Romo returned to practice after missing the last few weeks with a broken pinky...The Lions may start their most recent signing Dante Culpepper this weekend...The Jaguars sent Mike Peterson home leaving his status with the team in question...The Redskins will be honoring Sean Taylor later this month by inducting him into the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame...Former #2 pick Ryan Leaf has taken a leave of absence from his West Texas A&M job.
Hockey: Kevin Weekes got his first win as the Devils held off the Lightning, 4-3 (SO)...After a slow start, the Ducks have improved to 8-0-1 in their last nine games including Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Blues...Manny Malhotra scored with 1:09 left to give the Blue Jackets the 5-4 edge over the Oilers...The Dallas Stars signed right winger Mark Parrish to a one year, $500,000 contract...According toa new Forbes study, Colton Orr is the best fighter for the buck. Seriously, has Forbes run out of ideas?
Nascar: Truck Series points leader Johnny Benson will leave Bill Davis Racing as the end of this season...Lowe's has extended its contract to remain naming sponsor of Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Best of the Rest: Ara Abrahamian has been suspended for two years after his "scandalous behavior" at the Bejining Games. For those of you who don't remember, he dropped his medal in protest.
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Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Tyree Placed on IR
On the upside, David Tyree will be able to milk that incredible catch for the rest of his life. On the downside, it’s not getting him any playing time this year, especially since the Giants just placed him on IR. Care for a drink? I’m sure it’s on the house somewhere.
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