CelebrityAngelina Jolie is most definitely still pregnant - Allie is Wired has the pics to prove it!I'm Not Obsessed shows you how to get Jessica Simpson's real outfit for $2,556 or the steal for $165.Stylehive deconstructs fashion icon Lou Doillon's impossibly chic, edgy look.Fashion55 Secret Street has a few Simple, Sexy Tops that You Can Wear With Jeans Stiletto Jungle shows off 5 fashionista-
According to the endosymbiotic theory, eukaryotic organelles (mitochondria, chloroplasts) are the remains of certain bacteria that established intimate associations with eukaryote ancestors. This theory is widely supported by biochemical, genetic and proteomic evidences. A take-home message may be: a bacterium became an endosymbiont, then degenerated, and voilà, turned into an organelle. But that
Los mejores posts de los Web Snobbers de esta semana: Sexo en Nueva York, nueva colección de Patricia Field para Payless, colores para este verano y mucho más... This week Web Snobbers best entries: Sex and the City, new collection Patricia Field for Payless, this summer crazy colours and much more...Sex and the CityBag Snob attends the event of the year: Sex and The City Movie Premiere! Debutan
FASHIONI'm Not Obsessed shows you how to steal two of Gwyneth Paltrow's red carpet looks from Cannes.V-Style: Angelina Jolie breaks away from her "black" uniform to wear a Max Azria Atelier emerald green gown at Cannes Film Festival!KRiSTOPHER finds the best - and worst - of Net-a-Porter's sale.Second City Style spots a hot trend on the red carpet in Cannes...metallics.Stylenotes states seven war
I recently answered the following questions over at WikiAnswers. If you are knowledgeable in the faith, I suggest joining WikiAnswers and answering some questions yourself. It's a great way to witness to our Catholic faith. Now, on to the Q&A:What is compline?The Modern Catholic Dictionary, defines compline as: "the concluding hour of the Divine Office. Its origins in the West are commonly ascribe
Me encanta poder compartir contigo que ¡SFQ ha sido invitada a Web Snob! Todavía no me lo creo... pero si tienes tu propio blog sabes lo que puedo llegar a sentir, ¿verdad? Eso significa dos cosas. Una, que a partir de hoy, cada viernes os traeré un popurrí de los mejores posts de la semana de este exclusivo grupo de editores y bloggers muy conocidos y altamente respetados en el mundo de moda
My mind is kind of scattered today as I continue working to establish a wireless network with my Apple Airport Express at home. It's supposed to be easy to connect, but it's apparently not easy enough for me because I can't get it to work. Grr!Anyhow, enjoy today's random sampling.Make-up Brushes - Help!Apparently my eyebrows are like a rain forest, as I have managed to break my fourth Sephora mak
This masterpiece, sculpted of course by Michelangelo resides in Florence at the Bargello National Museum. It is called Apollo-David since there are references to it by Michelangelo under both names. It is thought to be the third David. The first resides at the Louvre and the second has been lost. It is a work that one can gaze at unabashedly for hours, reveling in the true genius of the incomparable Michelangelo. ~~**~~**~~**~~Speaking of masterpieces, Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published this day in 1852. ~~**~~**~~**~~Remember the phrase, "I regret that I have but one life to give for my country"? It sounds so, well patriotic. It was uttered by Nathan Hale. Did he originate the phrase or is it a bit more complicated? Read the answer at American Revolution Blog. ~~**~
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A sea of red...Terry, "Tito", Francona signing for a young fan...Large and in charge, C.C. Sabathia signing autographs before Game Two of the American League Championship Series.An Indians' fan showing off his team pride...Derek Jeter racing towards first...The Orioles' Melvin Mora hustling out a ground ball...Phillies' stud pitcher Cole Hamels looking up...Nationals' All-Star, Dmitri Young signing autographs for fans...Braves' ace, Tim Hudson, throwing with all his might...Roger Clemens, intimidating as ever...We are the Champions...Former Dodger manager, Grady Little speaking to a young fan on the field...
Our friend cultural historian and downtown neighbor Brian Paco Alvarez filled our inbox today with a lot of different topics, so I’m lumping them all into one big catch-all post. Click away!
Historical Connection Fall Newsletter from the Las Vegas Historic Preservation Committee
Preservation Association Of Clark County’s Fall Newsletter
Las Vegas Sun Article By Kristen Peterson on the Arts District’s Gateway Monuments
Note, there’s photos above the article
He also sent a postcard from his personal collection.
This is the Wittwer Motel, one of the motor courts of which we’ve lost way too many.
And finally, a note from Paco about the Garden Of Love Wedding Chapel:
Hello Friends of the Mid-Century,
As many of you have heard the Garden of Love Wedding Chapel has had its license revoked as of last night by an act of the City Council. This should be a red flag alerting us
I Want to be Clay Buchholz for a Day (Epic Carnival)Congratulations, Clay. Welcome to Red Sox lore.Clay Buchholz: My Man-Crush Vindicated (Why Don't We Get Drunk and Blog?)My first Rotisserie no-hitter from a guy I've been pimping on here since May.That's goose eggs all around, son! (Red Sox Monster)No Manny? No Wakefield? Four-game losing streak, and frustration mounting? No problem, suckas.Fun Facts About Appalachian State (Jack's Sports Humor)App State is located in the city of Boone, named for the character from Animal House.Your weekly EPL hooker orgy (100% Injury Rate)You may remember Ronaldo has a bit of a thing for hookers.The Sports Flow actually called the Michigan upset yesterday. Damn.And a bonus NASCAR crash from the Busch race in California...STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
The Sweetest Touchdown Celebration in the Universe (Epic Carnival)You know what I hate? NFL touchdown celebrations, that's what.Baseball is Sexual? (Epic Carnival)With this post, I hope to cement the terminology of The Bases of Sex for the wonderful readers of Epic Carnival.Patriot's Rodney Harrison suspended for growth hormone (HGH) use (Steroid Nation)Harrison apparently scored HGH from a Florida pharmacy involved in the Florida bust.Bad Blood in the Minor Leagues (Home Run Derby)Calling these two teams bitter rivals doesn’t even come close.Three High School Football Players Suspended After Displaying "The Shocker" in Team Photo (FanIQ Sports Blog)The father of one of the players contended that "the hand gesture the boys made is not obscene and has been commonly displayed by athletes in other sports at the school, as well as by widely known college athletes."Dogs and 'Sport': When is it OK? (NOIS)The famed Alaskan sled marathon, the Iditarod. The death rate of about 2.9 per 100
Travis Henry: Father of Nine Kids to Nine Women (Larry Brown Sports)Luckily for Henry, he was signed to a five-year deal with $12 million guaranteed, meaning he should have no problem paying the child support. Or so you would think.Is Major League Baseball licensing gang-related apparel? (The Buried Lead)As one would suspect, local activists are none too happy with this turn of events.Whose Team Needs Them More - Pedro's or Mulder's? (DOTD)Both teams are in the midst of pennant races, though the Mets have a 6 game cushion on the Phillies. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are chasing both the Brewers and Cubs, and remain 3 games out of first place.Team Canada beats Team USA... (Epic Carnival)... at being horrible at basketball. Team USA snuck by the Canadians today 113-63 to take their record to 3-0 in the FIBA Americas tournament.Thank You, NBC, For Making It All So Clear (Five Tool Tool)Last year, NBC wanted to tell you that they had football on Sunday nights. This year, they want you to k
Giambi's wet hair streak reaches day 5,000 (The Sports Hernia)"This is an honor," said Giambi.Another Shriveled Nutsack on the Face of Baseball (Epic Carnival)Juan Valdes, a Cleveland Indians minor leaguer, was handed a 50-game suspension for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs Friday.David Boston runs an 'out' pattern near Tampa (Steroid Nation)An arresting Tampa area officer found an unconscious Boston, with the Range Rover's motor still running.Good Decision Reg (Cobra Brigade)Reggie Miller announced his decision to stay retired and not join the Boston Celtics or any other team.VIDEO: Proof that Woody Austin suffers from brain damage (100% Injury Rate)How could he say something that dumb? The proof is in this video from 1997.Vince Young Is Like Doug Flutie? (Larry Brown Sports)I’ve heard a lot of unusual comparisons before in my life, but I’ve never heard one as hard to imagine as this one is.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Curacao Little League team accused of illegal cockfighting ring (Bugs & Cranks)The Curacao team from Willemstad was evicted from their Quality Inn Motel on Route 15 after authorities discovered an illegal cockfighting ring.Cubs Save Lives (Out of Right Field)Had Ben been sleeping, he may have been shot in the head. However, with the Cubs on the west coast, Ben was too busy watching the game to sleep.Battle of the Titans: Pedro vs Mad Dog (I'm Writing Sports)Watching Pedro Martinez and Greg Maddux during their peak years was like witnessing the creation of the Sistine Chapel.US Open Tennis Preview: Next Women’s Tennis Star (RizzoSports)Women’s tennis seems to have lost it’s panache in the last couple of years, and could really use a new “glam” girl to battle for major championships.The Kobe Bryant Interview: My first big break (Introducing Liston)I came across his blog a few days ago so I emailed him with an interview request. To my suprise he responded.At Least They're
Friday Flicks: Rush Hour — The Greatest Pass Rushers in NFL History (Pacman Jonesin')"Do you understand the words that are comin' out of my mouth?"Callaway Takes a Three Wood to TaylorMade's Crotch (Epic Carnival)Oh those crazy golf club manufacturers and their lawyers.That Nonexistent Steroid Problem In The NFL (The Feed)Yet another NFL player has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs.Who's Then: The Most Now of the 90's (Sons of Sam Malone)We're going to judge the athletes of the 90's and compile the best top ten list, of who was "now" then.Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulates Barry Bonds (Steroid Nation)An Open Letter To Terrible Baseball Fans (The Angry T)Dear "I leave my seat twice every inning" GuyBirds of a feather?VIDEO: Come fly with me (100% Injury Rate)Japanese game shows. You never disappoint me.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
2007 WASN'T A GOOD YEAR FOR JOHN DALY'S SOBRIETY (SPORTSbyBROOKS)Daly has a personal line of table wines in production.What's Playing on A-Rod's iPod (GOWF)We found A-Rod's "Making Big Things Happen" playlist and if you'd like to, let's take a glimpse.What's Crazier then an Underwater Hula Record? (Shot to Nothing)The answer: An underwater pogo jump record.Dial 7-5-6-* and Leave Barry Bonds a Voicemail (FanIQ SportsBlog)Be part of Barry's home run memories.Chris Rix can't handle the truth (Sportscolumn Blog)Mr. Rix has opened a Champions Training Academy to teach young players how to become a great quarterback.The Noblest Of Causes (Epic Carnival)Craig Biggio is on the verge of history the likes of which Barry Bonds can only dream about.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
On Barry Lamar Bonds. (The Grand National Championships)He hit 755. I don’t care.ESPN Does Who's Then? (Simon on Sports)For those inclined to pain and agony here is their Bracket.Lost in the Headlines, The Hard Goodbyes (Foul Balls)There are men (and women) whose lives are being totally upended.Tiger wins ‘Who’s now?’ (The Buried Lead)Tiger adds another 'title'.Kobe to Separate with Wife. Are the Lakers Next? (Clutch 3)Are the Lakers and Kobe ready to divorce?House of Mirrors: Choose a Championship (Epic Carnival)The four major sports championships on TV at the same time. Which do you watch?STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
San Diego plumber scoops up Bonds' home run ball (AP)A self-proclaimed San Diego Padres fan scooped up Barry Bonds' record-tying home run ball by standing behind the scrum of fans diving for a piece of history.VIDEO: We've GOT to get one of these guys at Fenway (Red Sox Monster)The Oakland A's have a banjo player.Neifi Perez Is a Dumbass With ADHD (Babes Love Baseball)He has been the only player stupid enough to get caught three times since stimulants were banned before the 2006 season.VIDEO: Interesting officiating... (The Beautiful Game)Check out a bear hug by a defender go unpunished!Why wouldn't Wie be on LPGA Tour next year? (USA Today: Sports Scope)Because she'd probably have to go through Q-School to do it.Secrets on how to avoid annoying fans: Wear a gorilla costume (100% Injury Rate)Kimi Raikkonen has to resort to interesting tactics to go unnoticed by the populace.Heidi Montag is a Girl Gone Wild (The Superficial)Judging by the implants and Girls Gone Wild bikini I'd s
Off Topic: Congrats to Steve Nash (NOIS)We congratulate Nash because of his vastly improved behavior.Top 10 College Football Rivalries (Epic Carnival)For a rivalry to work, both teams must hate each other to the bitter end.Padre Ted Leitner announcer disdains Bonds and his home run (Steroid Nation)San Diego Padre announcer Ted Leitner may be in a jam.The "Real" Story Behind Andray Blatche's Arrest (Deuce of Davenport)None other than Hizzoner Marion Barry drove by and rolled down the window.An Open Letter To Michael Strahan (Strike Zones and End Zones)Dear Michael, You're being a little bitch.VIDEO: Panna Football: One-on-One Nutmeg (The Offside)In Jamaica it is called salad. It Hungary it means to give a player an apron. In any language it is embarrassing.Who Is This Year's "Madden Team"? (Winning the Turnover Battle)A Madden Team is a team that is inexplicably better in a videgame than it is in real life.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Would you do…Ice? (The Big Picture)The former American Gladiator was a professional body builder (now a real estate agent. Schwing!)Tony the Tiger Is Luring Kids into His Sordid Games (Epic Carnival)I'm surrounded by little awkward-looking kids talking about sports and a video newscast hosted by some gay little ethnically ambiguous boy.The Pro Commissioners' Week in Limericks (Jack's Sports Humor) It's a tough week to be a commish.Ranking the Formula-1 Drivers (Shot to Nothing)The fact is that the cars play a major role in how good a driver looks and in order to rank them.NFL Network Puts A Halt To Deion Newspaper Column (Awful Announcing)It looks like Deion's comments on Mike Vick's Dogfighting charges have got him in some hot water with the NFL Network.The last of a dying breed (Nyjer Please)The Hall of Fame is getting that much better, and baseball is getting that much worse.Masked robbers break into home of Knicks' center (AP)Three masked robbers broke into the suburban Ch
Upper Deck Pulls Vick Cards, Memorabilia (AP)They will remove the indicted quarterback's trading card from NFL sets that are scheduled to be released in October.Fans In San Francisco Witness History (Rumors and Rants)It was Sweeney's 151st career pinch hit, putting him 61 behind Lenny Harris' all-time mark.Brady Quinn, Meet Reality (Winning the Turnover Battle)Nearly the same exact situation occurred just two years ago with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.Try to Charge Vick But He Ain't Guilty (The Angry T)Vick was writing something down that was just out of my view the entire time he was in the courtroom.Cooperstown is Burning (I'm Writing Sports)This year’s hall-of-fame class, and snub, is almost a poetic representation of the past, present, and future of baseball.Don't Think I Didn't Notice, Mariotti (Foul Balls)Is that what we've been reduced to, Jay? Stealing jokes from one of those lowly bloggers?VIDEO: Best.Playcall.Ever. Boise State Has Nothing On These Pee Wee Geniuses
Is There Ever a Bad Time to Include Women in a Fantasy? (Insomniac's Lounge)Would a fantasy football draft be better or worse if it were held at Hooters?Michael Vick Has Ties to Al-Qaeda (Epic Carnival)Or at least that's what one inmate in South Carolina thinks.VIDEO: The Strikeout Homer (Simon on Sports)Oh, those crazy Japanese.VIDEO: 3 points? Pfft… I give this 10 (With Malice...)We’ve all seen those clips of guys going the full-court shot… well, this is oh-so-much better.Mayweather set to fight Hatton (USA Today: Sports Scope)Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton are finalizing plans to fight Dec. 8.The Open Letter Series: Homer Simpson (A Price Above Bip Roberts)You've taught me so much in my 26 years on this Earth.Women have a new Network home (The Blog of Hilarity)A station in Honolulu has the dubious honor of being the first station ever to be named KUNT.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Vote for the Final 2 Warrior Girls (Professional Cheerleader Blog)The final two Warrior Girls will be chosen by YOU, the fans!Arguing Balls And Strikes = Bad Idea (OMDQ)The reasons behind each player, manager and coach removal in 2007.The Dodgers are not very subtle (100% Injury Rate)The Dodgers are having a two-hour steroids awareness clinic - right before they play their final game of a series against the Giants.HAPPY CAMPERS (Post)"Jeremy [Shockey] is the coolest," said Scores dancer Devin. "He complimented me on my new boob job, which makes me a 36D."Welcome to HELL the Big Show... (Sons of Sam Malone)SoSM has two new writers on board.Royals player hits TV reporter in face with pellet (AP)Emil Brown hit a television reporter near the eye with a pellet from a small plastic gun in the Kansas City clubhouse Friday afternoon.Report: Everything Sucks... (The Sports Hernia)Amazingly, the only news source in the United States to report anything to the contrary was ESPN.com.STUB HUB: The S
Roger Goodell: No Spine (Epic Carnival)As Roger Goodell decides what to do about Michael Vick's situation, we can't help wonder: What is taking so long?Feds 3, U.S. Sports 0 (Foul Balls)The three biggest stories in sports this week came out of Federal prosecutors' offices.Losery Rivals.com Geeks Drooling Over Urban Meyer’s Daughter (The Big Lead)Old men are lusting after the daughter of Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer.Athletes Who’ve Done Time (CO-ED Magazine)If all goes according to plan Vick should be added to this list in a few weeks.Is President Bush Behind the Push to Indict Bonds? (Larry Brown Sports)Is it really too far-fetched to think that Bush wants Baroid indicted?STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Police use stun gun to arrest Marlins Olsen (Nyjer Please)Marlins pitcher Scott Olsen has had a very troublesome stage in his early career.Don't Steal Ian Snell Signs (Rizzo Sports Weekly)"Hopefully I won't pitch in Colorado because I know who it was (stealing signs) and I will kill that dude."The Chinese have us pegged (100% Injury Rate)During the Olympics they'll escort you out to the countryside for some target practice with the Chinese Army.British Open: 3rd Round Wrap/Final Round Preview AND Blurbs and Links: Part 31 (Sons of Sam Malone)3rd Round Wrap-Up & Final Round Preview.Bikini-clad women mow lawns in Memphis (AP)The women of Tiger Time Lawn Care offer to mow customers' lawns dressed in bikinis.LIVE BLOG: Galaxy vs. Chelsea (The Beautiful Game)Beckham Fest 2007.Hopkins ends Wright's 7½-year unbeaten streak (AP)A headbutt turned out to be the decisive blow.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Will Wright vs. Hopkins Live Up To The Hype? (Doberman on the Diamond)Will all this hoopla be worth your $50 for tonight's match?Names Are Named, The League Responds And More On The Evil Referee (The Feed)I like a good evil referee scandal as much as the next guy.One-two punch hits Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen (Steroid Nation)Rasmussen has missed 2 anti-doping drug tests since May.Anything But Sports (We Suck at Sports)This is certainly going to be a long summer for the off-season teams.PUT THOSE TITTAYS AWAY, HILLARY CLINTON (The Blog of Hilarity)SOME THINGS YOU CANNOT UNSEE.STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Eighteen Marauding Quidditch Players Arrested for Sodomizing Patrons at Ten London Pubs (Sportsman's Daily)A roving band of angry, liquored up Quidditch players terrorized patrons in what one called “an all-night orgy of magical ass-f**king.”Adios, Larry? (Warpaint Illustrated)Larry Johnson will not be a Chief in 2007.VIDEO: I didn’t know Family Guy was an Orioles fan … (Home Run Derby)I’ve never seen a jersey worn backwards under another jersey under a jacket.National Media Members Are Just Now Noticing How Bad Joe Morgan Is (Awful Announcing)Someone please do something about this guy.O-ver-rate-ted! Clap! Clap! Clap-clap-clap! (Wasting Company Time)Who are the most overrated women in the world?Can a Man with No Legs Ever Have an 'Unfair Advantage'? (Epic Carnival)What if he starts breaking world records?STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
These People Have No Clue On How To Run A Press Conference (Signal to Noise)It speaks to the level that MLS is at in the sporting world that it looked so awfully manufactured.Fantasy Football Magazines Reviewed... (PAFFL)The top 13 fantasy magazines rated across several criteria.Long jumper hit by javelin at meet (AP)Sdiri was standing near the long jump area when he was hit in the side by a javelin.VIDEO: Baby Impersonation: Typical Day of Work for Danny Ainge (FanIQ Sports Blog)Brilliant! That's about all there is to say.ESPN INSULTS LISTENERS (AGAIN) WITH PATRICK DEBACLE (SPORTSbyBROOKS)ESPN ripped him off the air, plugged in Scott Van Pelt as a stopgap and stripped the show of Patrick-based production elements.VIDEO: More exciting than Home Run Derby (Five Tool Tool)The only place where you'll see morbidly obese people referred to as "jockeys."STUB HUB: The Safe Way to Buy & Sell Tickets Online
Satire: The Most Stupid Game in the World - Golf (Blog Critics)Why do grown men — and some grown women — go out week after week to humiliate ourselves?Sources: Wrestler mixed GHB & steroids (Daily News)Benoit was a known abuser of the drug GHB, also known as the "date-rape drug."Sports suffering from specificity (Herald-Leader)The general sports fan is becoming rarer than Buckeye backers in Ann Arbor.ESPN’s Bruce Feldman’s Best quotes in college football (Loser with Socks)“Sam Cunningham did more to integrate Alabama in 60 minutes than Martin Luther King did in 20 years.”Wheldon thinking hard about NASCAR (Auto Racing Sport)“I think everybody knows that I certainly would consider NASCAR."Another inexplicably out-of-control soccer commercial! (The Beautiful Game)Team Pepsi vs. the Sumo XI?Sports Positions that are Sexually Ambiguous (Shot to Nothing...)Slot Receiver ... Hooker ... Hole Check?Grow Up (Milk Was a Bad Choice)No bigger quitter in the world of professional
Fun With Polls: Unstable Fans (Babes Love Baseball)Is it cool for fans to rush the field?Pirates fan protest falls apart; small contingent leaves ballpark (CBS SportsLine)Only a few thousand fans at most left their seats in protest.Kyle Farnsworth Done Lost His Mind (Larry Brown Sports)Who and what does this guy think he is? Better than Mariano Rivera?Do political connections makes pro wrestling (WWE) untouchable? (Steroid Nation)Vince McMahon has untold political connections.Report: Pepsi pulling Daytona sponsorship after nearly 50 years (Auto Racing Sport)Coca-Cola is close to signing a deal to give it rights at Daytona.3rd Annual 2006-07 All-Dunkadelic Team (PRWeb)Players are rated on highlight reel dunks.Evaluating The One-Year Rule, Post-Draft. (Signal to Noise)The benefit for the NBA has been obvious; that was never really in question.Buehrle deal is dead (Sun Times)The Sox would not put a no-trade clause into a proposed four-year deal.
Wrist forces Wie to withdraw from Open (AP)Michelle Wie withdrew from the U.S. Women's Open after shooting a 6-over through nine holes Saturday with a left wrist injury.Unorthodox Methods in Japan (Sportable)Practicing free kicks using rugby players to help form the wall.ESPN Employees Read Your Blog and They Don't Like It (Doberman on the Diamond)Innocence was lost and shame was felt. DOTD had been invaded by ESPN.Breaking down ESPN's Who's Now Bracket (aka Worthless Bracketology): Round 1 (The Blog of Hilarity)Fancy graphics and legitimate commentators like Mike Wilbon completely selling out.Pitcher Indicted For Clubhouse Fracas (Lion in Oil)Tigers pitcher Roman Colon was indicted today on one count of felony assault.Formula 1 Grand Prix racing to test drivers for doping this weekend (Steroid Nation)Doping appears to be ubiquitous.Jack Wilson Proudly Reps Donuts (Larry Brown Sports)“Having a donut box with your face on it is awesome,” Wilson said.Ex-Knicks exec says Isiah tol
Oh God, Mark Cuban's being a jackass again (Uwe Blog)Cuban sued Don Nelson for having "confidential information" which helped the Warriors beat the Mavs.Oh Canada, Again (Drunk Jays Fans)Toronto gets Seattle on Canada Day. Fans are not thrilled.John Daly's Murder Rock Golf & Country Club (Waggle Room)Yes, that really is the name of a new golf club set to open in Branson, Mo.Tell Sportable: Things Not To Do At A Sporting Event (Sportable)These things are everything from my personal pet peeves to stuff that is pointless and dumb.Oh, the hilarity of a high dive gone wrong (Sportscolumn Blog)A belly flop is the best. Watch the stinging splashdown in slow motion.Boxing's Greatest Tomato Cans (Maxim)They came. They saw. They got conquered.Yi learning English, already knows Milwaukee sucks (The Sports Hernia)Yi's handlers did everything they could to keep him away from Milwaukee.I am - Tennis Bitches of the Day (Drunken Stepfather)Some pictures from Wimbeldon of Girls Playing Tennis, and
Pacman Returns To Nashville (NewsChannel 5)Jones shed his dreadlocks for a short haircut. He wore a ball cap and did his best to hide from television cameras.Vick's benefit tourney pushed back (AP)The tournament, intended in part to raise scholarships in memory of Virginia Tech's shooting victims, at Kingsmill Resort & Spa had been set to begin Friday, and a reason for the change was not announced.RIR President Vows to Join Patrick in Shaving His Head if She Wins this Week or Next (WhoWon)Teammates have vowed to shave Danica Patrick's head once she captures her first series win.Disabled List All-Star teams (Valentine's Views on Sports)You could probably make two pretty darn good teams out of all the guys currently injured.Tank Johnson’s Man of the Year Campaign Going Strong (Larry Brown Sports)Gilbert, Ariz., police pulled Johnson over at 3:30 a.m. Friday and cited him for “being impaired to the slightest degree,” according to Sgt. Andrew Duncan.The All Lost Potential Team (W
Athletes Are Not As Friendly In Person As They Are On The Other Side (OMDQ)Bud Harrelson is a douchebag of the highest order.Ranking the Florida Gator Arrests (Loser with Socks)There were so many heinous crimes/assaults/stabbings/shootings and theft that I had to list some evil-doing as honorable mention.The Cubs Trade Makes Less and Less Sense (Just Call Me Juice)What the Cubs received in return does not even come close to what they gave up for their Opening Day catcher.Gotta Be The Shoes...Or Not (Doberman On The Diamond)Not all versions of athlete endorsed shoes have turned out so great.Valet Secrets (Pyle of List)A collection of celebrities, wannabe celebrities, and sports figures whose cars I have parked and whose personalities I have passed judgment on.Somehow we missed Pillow Fight 1 through 10 (Sportscolumn Blog)Pillow Fight 11 is taking place Saturday in Toronto.Randy Couture on next season of Dancing With the Stars (ShoutFan)Yes, you heard it right.Video - The most exciting M
We’ve thought long and hard as to when would be the best time to publicise our new site, as referred to a few posts back, and, after much head scratching, we’ve decided that there really is no time like the present. Besides, we’re very keen to hear what you think of the new design (which we toiled on through multiple revisions for longer than we care to admit).
So, without further ado, we present to you TFTS’s sister site – e-Potpourri - which presently offers only a few posts, but enough to give you a general feel (which is poles apart from TFTS in terms of aesthetics) as well as an insight as to its direction and how the site works in practice.
Please do bear with us, however, as these are e-Potpourri’s first tentative steps into the big wide world and we don’t doubt that it’s going to take a while before it can step forth from the wife’s ample bosom and truly stand on its own two feet. We just wanted to give all the regular readers here on TFTS a heads up as you m
Why do the Cubs fight so often? Derrek Lee charges the mound (Loser with Socks)I don’t think that Lee actually punched the 6′10″ Chris Young, classic Cubs failure.Kobe Wants Out Again? Don't Call It a Flop. (FanIQ Sports Blog)Perhaps some teams have floppers in the front office too.Mark Cuban Is So Rich He Can Sneeze On Hot Chicks And Still Pick Them Up (Parlayer)For 1.8 billion dollars you can get a semi-boob grab in without much resistance.1988 Flashback: Ric Flair explains why he's better than Dale Murphy and Herschel Walker (The Sports Hernia)Ric Flair, 47-time World Champion and Hernia Hero, spits truth bombs.Watson ties IL record with 42-game hitting streak (AP)Brandon Watson extended his hitting streak to 42 games.Bill Parcells Has Something To Say To All You Fathers Out There (Awful Announcing)Bill Parcells actually imparts some good advice about raising kids.ABC News Exclusive: 'If I Did It': O.J's Daughter's Idea (ABC)A federal judge has awarded the rights to "If
WE'LL TAKE OUR 20%, THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MS. STOKKE (SPORTSbyBROOKS)Allison Stokke may soon cash in on endorsement deals thanks to *unwanted* attention from us artificially-lit internet bloggers.Redskins rookie safety shot in groin, misses practice (AP)"I didn't know paintball was that dangerous," linebacker Marcus Washington said. "I hope it wasn't friendly fire."Tony and Eva: Date Night in Cleveland. (The Ghosts of Wayne Fontes)Eva: Ooh, I love it when you talk dirty, sexy French to me. What the hell did that mean though?Vegas Party With Bill Clinton, Shaq, And A Slew Of Hookers. (Parlayer)...there’s been no confirmation as to if Big Daddy’s been putting his Shaq Diesel to work on these Vegas broads.Too Bad Genarlow is Not Elijah (Leave the Man Alone)Elijah Dukes is all kinds of scuzzy.Neb. golf marathon won with a 1-under 431 (UPI)The group squeezed in 110 holes at the Beatrice Country Club this week.Professional Beach Volleyball is baffling (Loser with Socks)Show the chicks
The Cry Over Concussions Grows. (Signal to Noise)After Trent Green’s massive knock to the noggin last year, plenty of exposure was given to studies on concussions and their actual effects on players in the League. One study commissioned by the NFL, long under fire from outside medical experts regarding its concussion policy, is now taking heat from two of the medical professionals involved in writing the study.Teenage track star dies of salicylate toxicity (Steroid Nation)Ellen Borakove, a spokeswoman for the medical examiner's officer told the Advance that the Notre Dame Academy track star's blood contained lethal amounts of methyl salicylate, the active ingredient found in muscle rubs such as BenGay and Icy Hot.Michelle Wie sits dead last after shooting 83 at LPGA Championship (FanIQ Sports Blog)If her wrist hurts, then stop playing in tournaments. If it doesn't stop using it as a crutch. Despite all my criticism of the Wie camp, I'd truly like to see her succeed. When is someo
Report: Morrison's tests HIV positive (AP)Tommy Morrison's former agent said the fighter tested positive for the HIV virus in mandatory blood tests for a boxing license, The Arizona Republic reported Friday on its Web site. "Tommy has tested positive for the HIV antibodies and he always has," Randy Lang told the newspaper on Friday.Coach at Agassi's prep school was madam (AP)A cheerleading coach at the prep school founded by tennis star Andre Agassi has been arrested in an undercover prostitution sting. Las Vegas police said Friday that 36-year-old Esperanza Brooks was arrested Wednesday night in a Las Vegas restaurant after agreeing to deliver three prostitutes and drugs to undercover detectives at a hotel-casino.Mom accused of attacking baseball coach (AP)A woman has been arrested for attacking a coach after finding out her daughter had not made the Little League all-star team, sheriff's deputies said. Sherry Savage, 30, allegedly grabbed a baseball bat and started toward the fem
Daly says wife attacked him with knife (AP)John Daly told authorities his wife tried stab him with a steak knife, and the golfer had red marks on his cheeks when he showed up to play Friday on the course where he lives.Happy Friday: Classic Nintendo Sports (The Ghosts of Wayne Fontes)While many of you kicked back and enjoyed Game 1 of the NBA Finals, I sat back and enjoyed some Michelob Lights (they do still make it), listened to an all time favorite EPMD "Business as Usual" and kicked out some rounds of gameplay on my vintage fully functional Nintendo. Yup, the original purchase from 1985...and your eyes do NOT deceive you, that sh*t is still working.The old school Athenians must be rolling over in their graves (Sportscolumn Blog)The 2012 London Games could mark the debut of skateboarding as an official Olympic event. You heard right; skateboarding! Those annoying little punks that ride around strip mall parking lots all day long, minus the occasional weed break, and ding up the doors
Red Sox fans mock A-Rod with blonde masks. Bravo! (FanIQ Blog)This is what makes a rivalry great, particularly this one. The fans ... and the newspapers help: They know A-Rod prefers blonds - maybe they heard A-Rod likes to be teased, too. Hundreds of Red Sox fans donned yellow-haired masks last night, taunting Yankees star Alex Rodriguez about his liaison with a buxom blond stripper.Sheffield, Bard appeal three-game suspensions (AP)Sheffield suggested to the Detroit Free Press that he would expose a "conspiracy" within the game if he is not cleared of wrongdoing." "Once they see the tape, and they still suspend me, then we're going to talk about this conspiracy that's going on," he said. "If it ain't no conspiracy, then I shouldn't be suspended at all."Michael Vick Is A Grounded Bird (Parlayer)No word on if Nike plans on shutting down The Michael Vick Experience in the wake of embattled Falcons’ quarterback Michael Vick’s dog-fighting scandel, but we can say with certainty tha
Patrick has everything except a victory (Valentine's Views on Sports)Is Danica Patrick on the verge of becoming Anna Kournikova? The Indianapolis 500 is today, and unless you are a diehard fan of the IndyCar Series (and I doubt that you are) I'd guess you would be hard-pressed to name a driver other than Patrick in the field. I know I would.Cabrera rips Yankees fans (Times)The New York Yankees might have the most fans, but they don't have the best fans. So says Angels shortstop Orlando Cabrera. "They don't appreciate good baseball," he said. "They just appreciate the Yankees beating up on everybody."Well...That Was Fast (Awful Announcing)You know it's bad when you can reprint a live-blog in its entirety: Round 1: The fight has begun. Liddell is cautious early and in the first minute neither man has done anything significant. Jackson lands a big right hand. Liddell goes down. IT'S OVER!! LIDDELL IS KNOCKED OUT!EA simulates Ducks vs. Senators (One-Timer)According to EA, the Sens wo
Beer Vendors - The Unsung Heroes of Baseball (Home Run Derby)Vendors are like Postal Workers - except they always deliver something you want .. not those pesky Credit Card Applications, Bills, or Summonses. And they come to YOU so you don’t have to get up out of your seat during the middle of an inning to buy the next round because some idiot spilled your beer.Another One For The Creepy Coach File. (Signal to Noise)Now, we are given the gift of Florida A&M coach Mike Gillespie, fresh off an appearance in the NCAA tournament after winning the play in game this year (and getting the honor of being beaten by Kansas), and being arrested on misdeameanor stalking charges.Confused Steve Young shows up to Niners mini camp (The Sports Hernia)A confused Steve Young reported to Niners mini camp yesterday baffling coaches and reporters as he boldly proclaimed this was the year "we finally get over the hump against those Cowboys".Ex-Stripper Jailed Over Funding of NASCAR Team (AP)[Fatemeh An
Guillen drops F-bombs on Chicago radio show (AP)After Pierzynski went on the air and said he was disappointed to be sitting, North said there was no excuse for Pierzynski -- a weekly guest on the show -- to be sitting. Guillen, on the way to Wrigley Field, phoned from his car and launched into North. North began responding angrily and Guillen subsequently hung up. North later went to Guillen's office and brought him some fudge. Audio (courtesy Larry Brown Sports)Rangers 3B Blalock to have rib removed (AP)...team officials said Friday he had been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the nerves that pass through the shoulder into the neck. The surgery will remove a rib on the right side of his upper chest.Heat's Wade may be out 6 months after two surgeries (AP)"I decided to have both surgeries in one day so I could get the full rehab process started and return to the court as soon as possible," Wade said Friday in a statement. "I am feeling good, keeping my spirits up
As many of you may have noticed, I took a blogging breather for quite a few months. Longer than I had anticipated actually. With so much going on in my personal and professional life -- and in the larger world outside my doors -- I had much to say, yet I just didn't have the heart at the time to share.With only 24 hours in a day, once you eliminate that 3-4 hours of restless sleep :=) , there's only so much time to get everything done. (And I'm still finding excuses not to dust my bedroom or clean the jacuzzi tub.)In a multi-titled, multi-tasking world, sometimes you have to choose one to push forward.I have spent the last few months concentrating more on my professional life. I'm a marketing consultant/strategist/copywriter by primary trade and I needed to spend more time pumping effort into the work that helps keep my family financially afloat. It's been good and with much time devoted to my business blog, The Copywriting Maven, I've been able to attract interest and the occasi
Arthur Blank Goes All "Stern" On Vick (Leave the Man Alone)Arthur Blank isn't a snitch, but he gave his boy up for his own good. I turns out it was Blank himself who sent Michael Vick to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to speak to Michael Vick about his misconduct.Report: Vick property in Virginia sold (AJC)Michael Vick's property at the center of dogfighting allegations has been sold, according to a report in a Virginia newspaper. The Daily Press of Newport News reported that John Brooks, an agent with Long & Foster, said the two-story brick home was put up for sale on Wednesday and sold the same day.Surprise, MLB Union will not cooperate with Mitchell Steroid/PED probe (Steroid Nation)The Memphis Commercial-Appeal says the MLB Player's Union will not cooperate with the Mitchell MLB steroids probe. Yawn. Move along.Baseball, Guns And Money — Where Else But Miami? (Sports Gone South)Here’s the deal: half a century ago, a wealthy Cuban land baron decided to build a baseball
Misplaced colors on final scorecard sparks concern (AP)The final card had the two judges scoring the fight for Mayweather by 116-112 and 115-113 while the third saw De La Hoya winning 115-113. But it mistakenly listed Mayweather fighting out of the red corner and De La Hoya out of the blue.VAN GUNDY RETIRES - AGAIN (Post)The Post has learned the former Knicks coach, who quit 19 games (10-9) into the '01-'02 season, again is leaving the profession for the foreseeable future, and his decision has nothing to do with last night's Game 7 103-99 playoff elimination home loss to the Jazz.Clemens will pitch again for the Yankees (Sports Network)Roger Clemens will pitch again in 2007 and will do so for the New York Yankees. Clemens made the announcement by addressing the crowd at Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon during the seventh-inning stretch of the game against the Seattle Mariners.When to Hang It Up (Globe)The money in big-league sports has helped fuel enormous advances in sports medi
Soccer game for priests, imams canceled (AP)A soccer game between Muslim imams and Christian priests at the end of a conference to promote interfaith dialogue was canceled Saturday because the teams could not agree on whether women priests should take part.Street Sense storms to Kentucky Derby triumph (Reuters)Ridden by Calvin Borel, the dark bay Kentucky-bred came from the back of the pack to wear down front-running Hard Spun at the three-eighths pole and win by 2 1/2 lengths. Trained by Carl Nafzger, Street Sense becomes the first two-year-old champion to win the Derby since Spectacular Bid in 1979. Hard Spun hung on to second with previously unbeaten Curlin third.Mariners pitcher Mateo sought in NYC after wife gets stitches (AP)Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Julio Mateo was wanted for questioning Saturday in a domestic dispute that left his wife needing stitches to her mouth, police said. Mariners spokesman Tim Hevly said he was unsure of Mateo's whereabouts when Seattle played at
De La Hoya-Mayweather: Why You Should Care. Part IV: The Legacy (Rumors and Rants)For the final installment of our four-part preview of the Oscar De La Hoya - Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight tonight, we focus on perhaps the most important issue to be decided tonight: What will each fighter's legacy be?Justin Gatlin & Dwain Chambers: News from the "former steroid-infused track stars who are trying football" department (Steroid Nation)Our fast friends USA's Justin Gatlin and UK's Dwain Chambers speed back into the news again. The former sprinters who tested positive for doping continue to surge forward in football careers. Gatlin, the world champion 100M sprinter, now serving an 8 year track band tried out with the Tampa Bay Bucs. Previously he tried out with the Arizona Cardinals.Ex-NHL enforcer sues BC nightclub after suffering brain damage in alleged assault (NHL.com)A former NHL hockey enforcer is suing a Delta, B.C., nightclub and two of its doormen after an alleged assault left him
Calendar Girls (The Professional Cheerleader Blog)When the 38 Eagles cheerleaders go to the Maya Riviera on Sunday to shoot their next calendar, more than just the cameras of veteran shooter Steve Vaccariello will be along.Breaking News: Harold Reynolds Wins Round One In Court (Awful Announcing)Via a very credible source Awful Announcing has learned that Connecticut Court has approved Harold Reynold's Motion for Discovery today. ESPN is forced to turnover all discovery by May 18, 2007.Yanks cop to error in signing oft-injured Pavano in '05 (AP)Yankees manager Joe Torre raised the possibility that Carl Pavano would need surgery, and general manager Brian Cashman admitted the oft-injured pitcher has been a bust with New York since signing a $39.95 million, four-year contract.MAN SUES CHAD JOHNSON FOR ALLEGED LEXUS RENEGE (SPORTSbyBROOKS)The CINCINNATI ENQUIRER reports that Chad Johnson is being accused by a Cincinnati man of allegedly reneging on a promise to give away a Lexus as part
Crash kills Cardinals reliever Hancock (AP)Josh Hancock, a key member of the bullpen that helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series last season, was killed in a car crash early Sunday.The Cardinals postponed their home game Sunday night against the Chicago Cubs.Raiders dump Moss for 4th-round pick (AP)With the Patriots, Moss will be teamed with three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady, who now has plenty of talented receivers to throw to on offense. New England has already added three other wide receivers this offseason: Wes Welker in a trade with Miami, and Donte' Stallworth and Kelley Washington as free agents.Seahawks trade Jackson for 4th rd. pick (AP)Jackson was leading the NFL in touchdown receptions late last season before he sustained a turf toe injury and missed three games. He became expendable when Seattle acquired Deion Branch from New England last September, then signed the former Super Bowl MVP to a $39 million contract.Two prospects injured in Class
Lions select Johnson with 2nd overall pick (State Journal)Another draft, another wide receiver for the Lions. Detroit selected Georgia Tech junior Calvin Johnson on Saturday with the second overall pick, making it four out of five drafts in which the Lions took a wideout in the first round.Miami Dolphins fans unhappy with selection of Ted Ginn (AP)The Miami Dolphins went for Ginn, not Quinn - and fans at the team's draft party jeered the decision. With Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn on the board, the Dolphins decided against addressing their most glaring need in the first round and instead took Ohio State receiver-returner Ted Ginn Jr.Browns pick QB Quinn...eventually (TSN)After 20 teams let him slide past in Saturday's NFL draft, the Browns traded their second-round pick (No. 36 overall) and first-round pick in 2008 to Dallas at No. 22 to move up and select Quinn, saving him more embarrassment on a day when he quickly went from desired to forgotten.Chargers keep Turner, pick Dav
Milka Duno the New Danica Patrick? (Larry Brown Sports)Get your looks in now because she'll be wearing a racing helmet tomorrow. Milka Duno will be making her IRL debut Sunday at Kansas Speedway, according to the St. Petersburg Times. There are some concerns that she's not ready for IRL racing, and that she could be rushed because of her marketability. QB goes first in NFL draft to Raiders (Tribune)JaMarcus Russell, the big-play quarterback from LSU, was the first pick in Saturday's NFL draft as the Oakland Raiders pulled no surprises.Arroyo Grande denies player's lights-out fly ball injury claim (AP)The city of Arroyo Grande denied a 23-thousand-dollar-plus damage claim filed by a baseball player who was struck in the face by a fly ball when the lights went out at Soto Sports Complex. Morrison pulled from boxing card (AP)Dick Cole, boxing administrator for the state's Department of Licensing and Regulation, said a Houston doctor, Jorge Guerrero, examined Morrison on Thursday an
How deep does does Steroid Met-gate go? (Steroid Nation)How deep does this BALCO-2, Long Island, New York Mets batboy, 'Murdock' Radomski scandal go? Deep. Radomski pled guilty to one count of money laundering, and one count of conpsiracy.NOW I KNOW CONTE'S REALLY INTO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES (SPORTSbyBROOKS)...he's STILL using images of Bonds and Greg Anderson (who is still in prison for taking a bullet for Bonds) on the front page of his website to promote the products. Nothing Says I Love You Like A Chalupa (The Feed)It's hard to think of anything more romantic than a squatting A.J. Pierzynski waiting to retrieve a pitch while a member of the Minnesota Twins digs into the batter's box.Shedding Light on how not to be a Thief (The Offside)With so many people related to football doing so many stupid things, it is never easy for our Idiot of the Week taskforce to make its selection for this dubious honor.David Stern Wishes To Hear No More Of This Las Vegas Nonsense (Awful Announcing)
Pop-Culture Playoffs, Round 1: The NBA In Song (Sports Gone South)Rumor on the street is that there actually is a world out there beyond sports, one with wine, women, and songs that aren’t Gary Glitter or The Tomahawk Chop. So we figured we’d inaugurate a new feature here at SGS: The Pop Culture Playoffs.Jean Strahan Holds Yard Sale in Order to Make Ends Meet (The FanHouse)Could you imagine yourself walking into a 30-room, $3.6 million home and walking off with $300 dresses for $20 a pop? Well, that's what happened to countless Montclair residents yesterday as they rummaged through Michael Strahan's home during a yard sale held by none other than his "struggling" ex-wife, Jean.Top 10 biggest Heisman disappointments (AskMen)The Heisman Trophy is named after the venerated player and coach, John Heisman, and is awarded to the most outstanding college football player each season. The annual winner is showered with acclaim. Here is a top 10 list of Heisman Trophy winners who disappoin
Gettin' the Skinny on the NBA Playoffs (Insomniac's Lounge)I asked loyal reader JSon to get me up to speed with the season and provide me with some predictions. Of course, just because I'm woefully uninformed this year doesn't mean that I can't give my own opinions as well.Victor Conte has a rich SNAC thanks to the Texas Rangers and Oakland Raiders (Steroid Nation)Victor Conte, the man who tampered with track world record holders/gold medalists Tim Montgomery and Marion Jones, the man who helped the fraudulent detour of the soon-to-be home run champ of all time Barry Bonds, the man who gave NFL players like bad boy Bill Romanowski the juice, and the man who spent a few months in jail convicted of one of the more notorious sports scandals in history, drives a Bentley.Crosby played on broken foot since March (AP)NHL scoring champion Sidney Crosby played the final 2 1/2 weeks of the regular season and the playoffs with a broken left foot, an injury the Pittsburgh Penguins star didn'
Playoff Predictions (HoopsAddict)While thinking of ways to cover the NBA playoffs this week inspiration struck - why not send out a mass email to all of my basketball contacts and get their thoughts on the upcoming NBA playoffs? This plan worked to perfection as I received feedback from 34 fellow basketball addicts and over 120 emails were exchanged to create this post.My First Round Predictions (TrueHoop)I would like to point out that when I did this last year, I introduced it by saying that playoff predictions are totally stupid. Then I somehow picked 14 out of 15 series correctly, missing only in picking Washington to beat Cleveland (and that was close). This year, I still believe playoff predictions are overdone, but, you know, they're more fun to me than ever.The NBA - Simpsons Style (The Extrapolator)I love The Simpsons - I’ve seen virtually every episode, which I can also say about “Sex and the City,” but probably shouldn’t - and I really like the NBA playoffs. I might
Are Tony Romo and Carrie Underwood Getting Married? (WBRS Sports Blog)After things apparently didn't work out or even get started with Romo and Jessica Simpson, according to Star Magazine, a gossip magazine (WE CAN'T EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH) Romo and Underwood are getting married...Conley Sr.: Oden unsure about draft (AP)"No. Definitely not. Not to say he's not going to decide that -- but, 100 percent, as of this moment, he hasn't decided," Conley, father of Oden's high school and college teammate, Mike Conley Jr., told The Associated Press.TIGHT LIE OF NO CONCERN WITH JAMESON ON YOUR SHAFT (SPORTSbyBROOKS)A Denver-based company called Blueball Sports is offering something called a Jenna Jameson "Putt-Her". Yep, a woman who has sex for money now has her own branded golf club. Perhaps this will lead to some cross-promotion between Jameson and John Daly, who is still trying get his body condom idea off the ground.'He's One In A Million' (Sky News)Some boys want a teddy bear while o
Ohio State's Oden to enter NBA draft: report (Reuters)The father of Ohio State University's Greg Oden said the freshman center would enter this year's NBA draft, the Indianapolis Star reported on its Web site on Friday.Not So Blind Items (On The DL)Instead of offering blind items, tonight we offer the opposite -- a compilation of photographic evidence of ballplayers doing what they do best -- whoring it up and drinking with the ladies. For the record, all of these were uploaded to the internet and none of them are of us here at OTDL.Ex-landlord won't sue Reggie Bush (AP)The former landlord for Reggie Bush's parents won't sue the football star and his family, a dispute that raised questions about whether Bush received improper benefits while playing at Southern California. "I was instructed not to proceed," attorney Jordan Cohen, who represents Michael Michaels, said Friday. "I'm not commenting any further."If I Were Trump for a Day (Insomniac's Lounge)...if I were given the pow
ONE OF THESE THINGS IS NOT LIKE THE OTHER: NCAA 2008 (EDSBS)Game Daily has a blurb or two on NCAA 2008: It’s like Madden, but with a built-in fumble button. This new wrinkles to come in ’08’s iteration of the game that makes us frightened of looking at the “hours played” menu on our XBox, followed by our suggested improvements.Ex-NBA star Seikaly loses in pro beach v-ball tourney (AP)Former NBA center Rony Seikaly tried a new sport -- briefly. Seikaly and teammate Gaston Macau were eliminated in the first round of qualifying for a pro beach volleyball event Friday. The duo lost 21-9, 21-18 to Craig Demott and Dameon Holmquist -- meaning the longtime Miami Heat center won't be in the men's draw for the AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Miami Open this weekend.Writer Gets Into It With Ken Griffey Jr. at Wrigley Field (The Big Lead)Griffey was talking to a Nike rep. Buzz Bissinger, author of Friday Night Light, came up and asked for a few minutes. Bissinger is working on something for the
Luc Longley saves family and friends from fire (AP)Former Chicago Bulls center Luc Longley and his family barely escaped a fire that destroyed their home and possibly some basketball memorabilia. Longley said he managed to get his girlfriend, two children and their two friends out of the home, a converted industrial premise, before it went up in flames Friday night.Quick, someone check e-Bay (Spokesman-Review)If you are watching the game on TV, check out the chains. They aren't really chains. Or what usually passes for them in Arena football. No one could find the chains tonight, so like good athletes, they improvised. According to S-R writer Jim Meehan, who is sitting down in the end zone, each end of the 10-yard markers are broom handles with tape on them. A 10-yard-long string has been run between them.102-year-old Calif. woman hits hole-in-1 (AP)Elsie McLean thought she might have lost her ball on the par-3, 100-yard fourth hole at Bidwell Park. Instead, the 102-year-old Chico wom
Man ends Amazon swim after 65 days, 3,272 miles (AP)After 3,272 miles of exhaustion, sunburn, delirium and piranhas, a 52-year-old Slovenian successfully completed a swim down the Amazon river Saturday that could set a new world record for distance -- one he's broken three times already.Apocalypse Now? Rays in First & the Sign of the Beast (Bugs & Cranks)Yesterday on April 6, the Devil Rays sold out Tropicana Field. It was the 6th sellout in their ten-year history. The Rays scored three runs in the ninth and won 6-5. This put the Devil Rays alone atop the AL East for the 6th day in their ten-year history.No Saturday Afternoon Delight for MLB.TV fans (The Baseball Zealot)It came to a surprise to me that as a MLB.TV subscriber, I will not be able to view MLB games on Saturday afternoons (up until 7pm) throughout the regular season. This is because of Fox network's deal with MLB.First JoeChat of 2007! (Fire Joe Morgan)Buzzmaster: We're getting Joe right now. Send in your questions!
Mariners delay to win in Cleveland (The Cheater's Guide to Baseball)In The Cheater’s Guide to Baseball I have a chapter on “Delaying the Game for Fun and Profit” and today we got to see a real-life example. In Cleveland, conditions were terrible (see these pictures) and the game was first delayed 57 minutes because of the conditions. Then during the game, there were delays of 22 minutes, 17 minutes, and a whole hour and seventeen minutes.Players may be involved in alleged sexual misconduct (AP)Three University of Minnesota football players were in police custody Friday, undergoing questioning after allegations of criminal sexual conduct, the university said in a statement. Coach Tim Brewster immediately suspended the players until the investigation is complete. Rice in right place with 'wrong' message (Times)"There's plenty of money to be made, so go get it," said [Jim] Rice. "When I make it to the big leagues, what do I have to do in order to stay? You've got to learn how t
Stadium Review — Comerica Park & Tiger Stadium (Mop Up Duty)Tiger Stadium is a very unassuming structure and you wouldn’t know it is a ballpark except for the light towers and the Tiger logos. The last game played there was in 1999 and the outside is in a state of disrepair. Chipped paint, broken and faded signs, rusted light standards show that there has been little care for the park.Pat Riley's Magical Defensive Statistics (True Hoop)Essentially, when the Heat score very well in this system, they are undefeated. When they score pretty well, they almost never lose. And when they score poorly, they almost always lose. Making it perhaps the most effective single basketball statistic I have ever known about.Chief Illiniwek Not Offensive To His Designer (Rumors and Rants)Graphic artist Jack Davis is not exactly pleased with the University of Illinois' decision to get rid of Chief Illiniwek. He designed the logo depicting the controversial mascot 27 years ago, and now he wants it b
Greg Maddux in standoff with San Diego Police (SportsFilter)The former-future-hall-of-famer is reportedly intoxicated and has been screaming insults about Padres Manager Bud Black's selection of Jake Peavy as the opening day starter. San Diego County Sheriffs have surrounded Maddux's condo, and happened to find four dead prostitutes in the trunk of his Chrysler 300M. Sidd Finch, former peer prodigy and famous cohort of Maddux, has had no comment on the situation.Cantu demoted (AP)Upset at being sent to the minors, [Jorge] Cantu asked the Devil Rays to trade him. His departure leaves the starting second-base job to B.J. Upton, one of 11 Tampa Bay players who are on an opening-day roster for the first time. "What can I say? I'm not a minor league player. I think a change of scenery would be best," said Cantu, who hit .246 with one homer and six RBIs in 61 at-bats this spring. "It's just for the best. I don't have anything to prove down there."Dick Vitale Wants Basketball to Eliminat
Restaurant offers Majerus free burritos to coach Iowa (AP)Panchero's Mexican Grill founder Rodney Anderson wants Rick Majerus as Iowa's next coach -- and is putting his money where his mouth is. Anderson said Friday that if Majerus becomes the next coach of the Hawkeyes, Panchero's will give the coach free burritos for the duration of his stay in Iowa City.Drug Testing: Clubs Have Been Secretly Monitoring Players (The Biz of Baseball)In late January, a rumor surfaced that there would be a mass testing of all MLB players as they entered Spring Training. True to form, the testing occurred: all 1,200 players on the 30 major league rosters were tested for PEDs within five days of arriving at spring training.Now word comes that clubs—all 30 of them—have been discreetly monitoring players before notification that they would be tested until sometime after the tests were actually conducted.Ex-MSU player charged with murder (AP)Authorities charged a former Michigan State football player
Pompoms, Pyramids and Peril (Times)For decades, they stood by safe and smiling, a fixture on America’s sporting sidelines. But today’s young cheerleaders, who perform tricks once reserved for trapeze artists, may be in more peril than any female athletes in the country.Toledo RB charged in point-shaving scandal (AP)Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. recruited Toledo football and basketball players to participate in the scheme orchestrated by a Sterling Heights man identified only as "Gary," according to a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court.Sale of Tribune Co. and Cubs May Be Near (The Biz of Baseball)While bidding for the Tribune Co. has slowed as of late, a recent flurry of offers and counter-offers for the media company may place the sale closer at hand. Los Angeles billionaires Eli Broad and Ron Burkle made a bid today for Tribune valued at bid at $34 per share. That trumps Chicago billionaire real estate mogul Sam Zell’s bid that came in at $33 a share, or approx. $8
A Day in the Life of Lendale White (Loser with Socks)9:00- Wake up and groggily roll out of bed. Notices the pillow looks eerily like a marshmallow…takes a gigantic bite. Pillow doesn’t taste like a marshmallow.9:01- Finishes off the rest of the pillow and takes a wicked piss that splashes all over the seat and floor since he can’t see his c*ck because of his gut.9:03- Checks out his physique in the mirror…flexes and screams “Beefcake! BEEFCAKE!!!”Meet the SWOBODA, Baseball's Newest Prediction Tool (The Juice Blog)The Juice Blog is excited to unveil the newest baseball prediction tool called the SWOBODA. This revolutionary new system is named after below-average New York Mets' outfielder, Ron Swoboda, who parlayed one great catch off of the bat of Brooks Robinson during the '69 Series, into becoming a minor celebrity. the SWOBODA is an acronym which stands for Statistically Worthless Official Baseball Operationally Designed Algorithm.NHL on NBC outdraws NBA on ABC (Sport
A Potpourri Notice! Take lettuce from top of stack, or heads will roll! Well, if Jerry Springer isn't educational TV, why does it make me feel so much smarter? A TV can insult your intelligence, but nothing rubs it in like a computer. I tried to get in touch with my inner child but he isn't allowed to talk to strangers. I have to take my paycheck to the bank. it's too little to go by itself. We're lucky to have C-SPAN. Not many countries can watch their government inaction. Mountaintop Glue-Ru: "Stick to it! Stick with it! Stick it out! Stick to your guns! Stick up for yourself! ..." I must be following my diet too closely. I keep gaining on it. Welcome to Megacomputer's 24-hour helpline. If you have been waiting LESS than 24 hours, please remain on the line. Whenever I'm in a mood to watch the world go by, I just keep to the posted speed limit.
Depressing Hump Day Quote of The Week:
"My winning philosophy is to have a strong mix of youth along with old fossils who strike out a ton and never take a walk," Hendry explained. "If healthy, I expect Floyd and DeRosa to get around 800 to 900 ABs between them, but there will still be some swings to go around for the kids. If not, we'll just use Matt and Ryan as our bullpen catchers."
I wish I could laugh at that.
Speaking of laughing, some classic (that means "rerun") Onion:
Steinbrenner Names Johnny Damon As New Yankee Scapegoat
NEW YORK-Continuing a Yankee tradition that dates back to the teams of the early '80s, owner George Steinbrenner formally appointed recently signed centerfielder Johnny Damon as the team's new scapegoat.
"This position comes with a lot of responsibility, as the scapegoat will be held personally accountable for every loss this season," Steinbrenner said in a statement Tuesday. "Even though he is new to the city and organization, and he is coming over fro
Bud Selig to Non-DirecTV Baseball Fans... (Sports Frog)
..."Go f**k yourselves." I'm paraphrasing there. But only a little. Quoth the commish, in an Antoinette-like moment about the rampant unhappiness over the looming exclusive DirecTV deal with MLB's game package:
Braves Lose; Cox Retiring (Bugs & Cranks)
Apparently, Braves manager Bobby Cox takes spring training games seriously. Really
The evidence against Evander Holyfield (Steroid Nation)
Named in connection with the Orlando bust this week, Evander Holyfield flatly denies any steroid use. Read carefully though as HGH is not a steroid. The Boston Herald (from The Boxing News) has read very closely, which led the paper to say that Holyfield is not 'the real deal'. Here is the evidence:
Matthews' lawyer addresses allegations
Larry, Can We Talk About This For A Minute? (One More Dying Quail)
Can I call you Larry? It's so much less stuffy than Lawrence. And I absolutely refuse to call you Dr. Rosenthal - maybe if we were in your office, but we're obviously not. Technically, this blog is my office, and we keep things pretty much on a first name basis around here.NFL Free Agency: It’s Monopoly Money (Dejuiced!)
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Bill Gramatica Can't Cut It In Arena Football (Fan House)
He's now with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League, and on Friday night he went 0-for-4 on extra points. Yes, it's true that the goal posts are narrower in Arena Football, making the kicks harder, but still: These were extra points. The Ballpark Blacklist (Bugs & Cranks)
I’ve compiled a list of 10 songs that should never be
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Already in the end of the 18th century there were poptpourri’s of flowers in Swedish houses, which an article from 1780 can tell. The oldest potpourri pot is dated 1663 from Germany though. The word Potpourri is French and means pot and pourri, which actually means rotten.
Potpourri is flowers that get salted or put in pots and makes the air in a room nice smelling and refreshing. Maybe they needed it more back then, than we do nowadays, to cover up their bad odor *yuk* since they didn’t wash themselves as often as we do.
Very commonly used were Thorn roses, Lavendel and Carnations, which were cleaned from their calyxes and stalks and put in layers with fine salt in suitable and nice looking vases. A more rich mix they used were: Orange blooms, Thorn Roses, Carnations, Lavendel, Rosemary, Southernwood, Myrtle, Hyssop, Salvia, Pansy, Lime tree flowers.
Later on I’ve heard that all kind of spices can be used. I think my favorite would be cin
My Baby Girl Turns 8 TodayToday, my youngest daughter turned 8. She is a Jewish girl with a Christmas Eve birthday. As is our tradition, we begin the celebration the night before. She asked for a chocolate ice cream cake with Hershey Kisses.We eased the "8" candle into the frosting and added two extra candles. One for my darling girl to grow on. One as a way for her to honor her first mother, her Korean mother. "Before you make a wish for you, make a special wish to her because she is thinking of you, too."Unlike my son who is my deep thinker and often ponders the circumstances of his Korean family and his adoption, my little girl lives very much in the present. She is the ultimate believer in "Be Here Now." I wait for the big questions, but they don't seem to be much on her mind. I gently encourage the big questions with books or teachable moments from TV, but nope, just not on her mind.How different our children are as they find their respective paths to self and self-awareness. Oka
WMK stands for "Watching My Kids". I get them every other weekend and on those weekends its tough to get to the 'puter, as Payton calls it. Not that I am in any hurry to for that matter. That said, I will be checking in periodically these odd weekends and giving you, the loyal reader, the highlights from the blogosphere and the rest of the reporting press as the weekend unfolds. Here's this weekend's first installment:Victim: Police Showing Favoritism to Andy Reid's Son (Fan House)With each day, the news about Andy Reid's sons gets more and more disturbing. We've already learned that Reid's oldest son, Garrett, admitted to using heroin before crashing into a woman's car and seriously injuring her, and that Reid's next-oldest son, Britt, is accused of pointing a gun at another driver in a road rage incident.Doh!!Props to and Thoughts on Deadspin's Big Super Bowl Week (Sports Frog)No question the undisputed leader and most well known of sports blogs has had a huge week in Mi
Giants send letter to fans about Bonds (AP)Giants owner Peter Magowan sent a letter to about 27,000 season-ticket holders this week explaining why the club decided to re-sign free agent slugger Barry Bonds for another season. "The process of negotiating this contract was complex, lengthy and highly unconventional," Magowan wrote Monday in his letter, obtained by The Associated Press on Friday. "This decision was not taken lightly and we spent significant time evaluating all of the elements and circumstances surrounding the negotiations before we made a final determination to move forward."Break out the hate -- it's almost spring training (SportsLine)Jack Wilson is pissed off. And gosh, who can blame the guy? In comments made last week, the Pirates shortstop took potential double-play partner Jose Castillo to task for ... well, something or other. "Castillo's got to show me something," Wilson blustered. "If he's slimmed down and ready to work, he's going to have a good year. But if
Simmer potpourri is a great way to fill your home with the wonderful scents of the Fall and the Holidays. Special potpourri simmer pots are sold, but you don't need one, all you need is a regular kitchen cooking pot. Just fill it with 1 quart of water and you can choose from an array of wonderful dried herbs, spices, and fruits to mix together and add to your pot. Simmer the mixture on your stove top for several hours and the pleasant aroma will waft through your home. As the potpourri simmers, add more water as needed. Simmer potpourri is also a great way to make your kitchen smell nice after you cook foods with particularly heavy unpleasant odors such as fish or garlic. You can make great fragrant combinations according to your liking. Below are some examples of what you can add to your simmer pot.-Orange slices-Apple slices-Lemon slices-Lime slices-Citrus peel-Cloves-Cinnamon Sticks-Allspice-Nutmeg-Bay leaves-Mint-Chamomile-Lemon verbena-Lavender-Rose petals-Pine needles-Sta
People utilized the fragrances of flowers, herbs and spices for at least 6,000 years. Originally, herbs, scented oils, extracts, and incense were used only in religious rituals and ceremonies. However, the nobility and the wealthy began to indulge in scented products. The extravagant Roman emperors used them in festivals, rituals, and sporting events. The Romans indulged in public bathing and constructed elaborate bath houses where people had aromatic oils massaged onto their bodies and in their hair and beards to enhance the bathing experience. By the Middle Ages in Europe, however, bathing became quite rare. Houses had very little or no plumbing, and public bathing was condemned as immoral by the religious community. There was poor ventilation in buildings and homes. In order to combat odors in castles and banquet halls, fragrant herbs were strewn on the ground so that they would be trampled by the crowds of people, thus releasing the fragrances into the air. People also c
Where do the Losers' Super Bowl T-Shirts Go? (Fan House)Immediately after the Super Bowl ends, members of the winning team will don hats and T-shirts celebrating their championship. Obviously, that means T-shirts proclaiming both "Colts Super Bowl XLI Champs" and "Bears Super Bowl XLI Champs" have already been made. So what happens to the shirts for the losing team?Moving crew relives Baltimore bolt 23 years later (Daily News)No one had expected photographers to be there. All of it was supposed to be hush-hush. But when Myles Gipe drove his Mayflower van out of the parking lot at Colts headquarters, he looked down from behind his big steering wheel upon a cluster of reporters and cameramen stationed along the side of the street in the snowy darkness."Louisville, Birmingham, or Indy, Mr. Irsay?"Wind, showers forecast for Super Bowl XLI (AP)The Super Bowl may be wetter -- and windier -- than players and fans might like. Brisk winds of 10 mph to 20 mph and a temperatures in the mid- to u
Ryan Leaf Wishes Peyton Manning the Best (Fan House)ESPN's Outside the Lines aired a segment this morning about Ryan Leaf, the former Chargers quarterback and draft bust who at one point was considered by many a better prospect than Peyton Manning. Leaf said he considers Manning a friend, that he and Manning spoke on New Year's Eve, and that although he rarely watches NFL games, he's rooting for Manning to earn a Super Bowl ring tonight.It's a wonder Leaf didn't make it to the Super Bowl too.Celebrity picks (Union Tribune)PAUL NEWMAN, actor: Bears 21-20. I wouldn't have picked the Bears over the Patriots, but I think they'll be able to squeak by the Colts. DWYANE WADE, NBA star, Chicago native: Bears 28-24. Because we're the best! SYLVESTER STALLONE, actor: Colts 38-30. They are a team of destiny and nothing could be harder than what they went through to get here.NFL plants trees to offset Super Bowl emissions (Reuters)"It's probably a nice thing to do, but planting trees
Back, bay-beeeee? (Yellow Chair Sports)
Scottie Pippen must really be hard up for child support money. Having said that, I'm not one to tell Scottie whether or not he can still play. Oh wait--yes I am. I watched him in his second stint with the Bulls. And he looked washed-up.Lee doesn't miss from floor; sophomores drill rookies (AP)
The NBA's leading shooter had a field day in a game with no
Elephant Destroys Minibus in Polo Tournament (Armchair GM)
The wonderfully understated tournament organiser said in an interview "That's not quite what we expected." The wonderfully understated tournament organiser said in an interview "That's not quite what we expected."
Britney's Breakdown (PerezHilton)
At one point during Britney's one-hour visit, Hughes asked Britney why there was a pink
Material's Numb Crux (Free Darko)
Needless to say, the major story to flow forth from tonight's festivities is Howard-gate. I speak, naturally, of the Sticker Dunk, and how all of the Association's dunk luminaries misjudged its import. The primary cause might well have been the lack of a replay at their disposal—stupid, and typical of past Dunk Contest mismanagement.Opposing view: We meet fans'
Monta Ellis Assaults Rim. Badly. (Fan House)
Anyone here not see the incredible dunk-a-thon Golden State's Monta Ellis put on Friday night in the Rookies-Sophomores game in Vegas? If so, pull out a chair, order a pizza, and watch these highlights until it arrives. That's how good they are.Bill Maher Interviews Gay Former NBA Player John Amaechi (The Largest Minority)
Former NBA player John
