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Quote of the Day 1970-01-01 00:59:59 From the Orlando Sentinel:"I think people who don't believe Toyotas ought to race in NASCAR are the ones who still don't understand why the North won that war they had a long time ago," says the sharpest-tongued of the seven drivers on three Toyota teams preparing for the upcoming Nextel Cup season (Michael Waltrip). Read more:Quote
Boy That NAFTA Really Is Working 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Yet another example of Mexicans coming over here and taking jobs away from Americans.Chiefs sign Mexican collegiate star (AP)The Kansas City Chiefs said Friday they had agreed to terms on a two-year contract with offensive lineman Ramiro Pruneda, who led Monterrey Tech to four Mexican national championships......"He plays the tackle position and has played guard," said Chiefs president Carl Peterson. "You can never get enough good football players. It's fair to say there were a couple of other NFL teams interested in him. Now we're going to put him in the hands of our coaches and see how fast and how much he can develop."Pruneda said Tony Gonzalez, the Chiefs' Pro Bowl tight end, called to urge him to sign with Kansas City.
The Baseball Fan's Hall of Fame Project (update 7) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Another round complete and no additions this time. Ray Brown, Willard Brown, and Jim Bunning all got the ax from the fans. At least no one has garnered zero percent so far. New nominees are Rod Carew, Max Carey, and Steve Carlton. Special thanks to those who have publicized this project including Deadspin, Randball, Suburban Guerilla, Bunko Squad, and One More Dying Quail. If you have publicized this project let me know so I can thank you properly.Results thus far:IN>Hank Aaron 100%(1954-1976: 755 HR, 2297 RBI, 3771 H, .305 BA, 240 SB)>Ernie Banks 100%(1953-1971: 512 HR, 1636 RBI, 2583 H, .274 BA, 50 SB)>Cool Papa Bell 94%(1922-1946: 63 HR, 1241 H, .337 BA, 143 SB)>Johnny Bench 100%(1967-1983: 389 HR, 1376 RBI, 2048 H, .267 BA, 68 SB)>Yogi Berra 97%(1946-1965: 358 HR, 1430 RBI, 2150 H, .285 BA, 30 SB) Bunning may be a hell of a politician, but the fan's say he isn't a Hall of Famer.OUT>Pete Alexander 78%(1911-1930: 373-208, 2.56 ERA, 2198 K, 90 ShO)>Walter Alston 56%(1954 Read more:Project
Were you able to sip it in your normal fashion? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Bang Bang (Foul Balls)That's how Oracene Price described daughter Serena William's annihilation of Maria Sharapova, in yesterday's Australian Open, 6-1, 6-2.The 10 Spot (SI)As we noted in Thursday's 10 Spot, 'tis the season for outlandish offers for Super Bowl tickets. We took the liberty of scouring craigslist (in Chicago, Indianapolis and Miami) for all the latest proposals.Sports Bloggers Live: 'Prevaying in Miami' (Mr. Irrelevant)SBL is dead, long live SBL. And so it is with the show the crew and I kissed off a month ago as it's been revived for a trip down to south Florida for Super Bowl XLI.Genarlow Wilson (Blog Maverick)For those who don't know. Genarlow Wilson was sentenced to 10 years in jail for doing something every 17 year old I knew, including me, tried to do. He is two years into this nightmare that only makes the State of Georgia a posterchild for mistrust in government.ACC Admits Clock Error; Does Absolutely Nothing Else (Deadspin)Just to follow up quickly on t
Maxim Found The "F*** Da Eagles" Girl 1970-01-01 00:59:59 From Maxim
:During the Saints/Eagles Divisional Playoff game, Heather Rothstein appeared on national television sporting an FCC-unapproved profanity-laden shirt. (If you haven't already guess, it said "F*** Da Eagles.") The controversy caused by her four-letter foray into the spotlight gave us an idea: Let's take pictures of her. So we did, and then we sat down and talked to Heather about her beloved New Orleans Saints, drinking Pop Rocks and Chicago's lack of football etiquette.Here's one of only 31 pictures of her.
The Constant Variety Of Sports I 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I was going to make this a "weekly" feature, but the stories are piling up too fast and would be much too cumbersome to do on a weekly basis at this point (This is just three days worth!). So with that in mind, it is going to be a "periodic" feature (meaning it will be posted whenever I get enough material, or when I get around to it). Enjoy.Man arrested over snaps of women at Open (AAP)Another man has been caught allegedly taking inappropriate photographs of women at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne.NASCAR Champ Accused Of Urinating On Car (AP)Two-time NASCAR Busch Series champion Martin Truex Jr. was charged with disorderly intoxication after an officer saw him urinate on a car, according to Volusia County authorities.Parents use mobiles to foil penalties (Manchester Evening News)A JUNIOR football match ended in controversy when parents flashed mobile phones at players to put them off during a penalty shoot-out.Tyson faces up to 7½ years in prison if convicted (AP Read more:Sports
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Just Kill Me Now 1970-01-01 00:59:59 In what I like to refer to as "Unf***ing-Believable", little miss eBay got herself not two tickets to the Super Bowl, but FOUR! Gack ... cough ... burfft ... I can't type anymore ... read on...Spain Train To Arrive For SB XLI In Miami (with Tickets) On Schedule (Kissing Suzy Kolber)Since our last post on the subject, The Spain Train tried eBay again and the page was yanked in a matter of hours. But then somebody on the corporate end came through and she scored four(!) tickets for the big game. Ah, if only I could be young and top-heavy again.So she's taking two friends and is now ACCEPTING solicitations for the 4th ticket. The qualifications are here, and I know for fact that at least one KSK contributor has plans to throw his hat in the ring (Hint: it's not Drew). The email address for submitting your picture and your pitch is hotsuperbowldate@hotmail.com. Fffttt ... Kaaackkk ... Heimlich!! Help!
The Constant Variety Of Sports VII 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Cal Football Star Accused of Assault on Ex Girlfriend (KCBS)A former girlfriend is accusing former Cal star running back Marshawn Lynch of domestic violence and sexual assault.Meet the millionaire next door: coach (Christian Science Monitor)"It's a level of stupidity by the [athletic directors] that is almost breathtaking," says Marc Ganis, an industry consultant at Sports
corp, a Chicago firm. "A salary at one school drives the market for dozens of coaches even though [college sports] offers you a management structure where collusion isn't prevented."Bengals prez: Team will look closely at backgrounds (AP)"There may be some gifted athletes we won't pick that we might have picked a year ago," (team president Mike) Brown told the newspaper.Jason backtracks on abuse claims in his divorce papers (Daily News)"He's trying to backtrack, but that's like the Japanese on Dec. 8 saying, 'Let's sit down and talk,' after bombing Pearl Harbor," famed divorce lawyer Raoul Felder said. "He's Read more:Constant
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It's like watchin' a couple of hyenas goin' through the garbage. 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The Silver Bullet Comes Correct for SB XLI (Mr. Irrelevant)If you've ever doubted that Coors Light loves you, NFL fans, and that football fans in turn love them some Delicious Coors Light, take a look at these bad boys ...Morris vs. the NFL (Signal to Noise)The NFL is now America's pastime; having stolen the crown from baseball, the league now makes money hand over foot, and would prefer to forget about the legends that made the league what it is, at least when it comes to disability claims.Doctors take risk as Barbaro suffers another setback (SportsLine)Barbaro suffered another significant setback in his recovery, forcing doctors to choose a risky approach to try and save the ailing Kentucky Derby winner.Just Rename It The 'Roger Federer Tour' And Get It Over With (Deadspin)It's looking like there will be exactly one interesting men's professional tennis match played this year, and that will be Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal in the finals of the French Open. HatGuy Has Some HatT Read more:couple
The Baseball Fan's Hall of Fame Project (update 8) 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Three more players bite the dust as we move to round 9 of the voting. There are a few players still on the board who are hanging on by a thread, but I think we are just a day or two away from enshrining one or more players in the "Baseball Fan's Hall of Fame." Mordecai Brown, Dan Brouthers, and Jesse Burkett all get the heave-ho in this edition, while Frank Chance, Orlando Cepeda, and Gary Carter move to the spotlight. As always I am saving my analysis until after the voting is completed as I do not want to influence how people vote. Stay tuned!Results thus far:IN>Hank Aaron 100%(1954-1976: 755 HR, 2297 RBI, 3771 H, .305 BA, 240 SB)>Ernie Banks 100%(1953-1971: 512 HR, 1636 RBI, 2583 H, .274 BA, 50 SB)>Cool Papa Bell 94%(1922-1946: 63 HR, 1241 H, .337 BA, 143 SB)>Johnny Bench 100%(1967-1983: 389 HR, 1376 RBI, 2048 H, .267 BA, 68 SB)>Yogi Berra 97%(1946-1965: 358 HR, 1430 RBI, 2150 H, .285 BA, 30 SB) "Three-Finger" fell just short of enshrinement.OUT>Pete Alexander 78%(1911-1 Read more:Project
"Super" Actors 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Paul Clark over at the Cincinnati Enquirer has put together a pretty funny list of former Super
Bowl players who have gone on to "acting" roles with varying degrees of embarrassment. I'll highlight my favorites.Fred "The Hammer" WilliamsonChiefs defensive back, Super Bowl '67Penalty, clipping: "Black Caesar." The notorious barbershop scene in this blaxploitation drama found Williamson giving a mobster a too-close haircut, then pocketing the ear.Fred BiletnikoffRaiders wide receiver, Super Bowl '68Penalty, tripping: "The Norseman." Drugs are the only possible explanation for a movie saga featuring Biletnikoff as an 11th-century Viking who battles American Indians.And don't miss Lyle Alzado in the Destroyer!Larry "Zonk" CsonkaDolphins running back, three Super BowlsGross personal foul: "Snake Eater." Csonka, as an ex-Marine with a thirst for vengeance, relieves himself into a cup and offers it to a beggar. He then reprises this performance a few scenes later. A metaphor for Zonk's
Barbaro's Status Now Stable, But Sticky 1970-01-01 00:59:59 After months of hysterical fans, love letters to a horse, and overblown media coverage, the Barbaro
saga has finally come to a grisly end.Barbaro euthanized (Newsday)Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, whose valiant battle for survival after shattering his right-hind leg in the early stages of the May 20 Preakness brought international attention unprecedented emotional support, was euthanized early today at the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center, where he had been hospitalized for more than eight months.Owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson made the painful decision after consulting with Dr. Dean Richardson, chief of surgery at the New Bolton facility who had directed Barbaro's treatment throughout his hospitalization.Someone is reeally gonna have to keep an eye on the folks over at the Barbaro message board. We don't know how Dee Mirich will ever be able to go on with her life.R.I.P. Sir Barbaro. Read more:Status
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The Constant Variety Of Sports VIII 1970-01-01 00:59:59 'Doctor' treating T.O., others is under investigation (ESPN)"Yeah, he's a doctor," Hartwell says. "He's an M.D. . . . I know [he is]. You see his stuff in his office and stuff. He's got it." ... But wait, Sloan responds: "I don't ever present myself as a medical doctor."Clemens not ready to make decision on future (AP)"I don't know what's going to happen tomorrow. I'll make that decision when it comes," Clemens said in a story for Monday's editions of The Daily Texan. "I'm in good shape, but I'm nowhere near baseball shape. Mentally, it's going to be another challenge for me."Evander Holyfield's Pricey Auctions (Deadspin)Meet the Champ! The winner (the highest bidder**) of this classic and pristine automobile with only 8,307 miles will be invited to meet Mr. Holyfield on his 200-acre estate property for the delivery of the vehicle. Autographed photos of Mr. Holyfield and the winner will also be taken at the time of delivery and sent to the winner.Bears Fans Upset Over 'F Read more:Sports
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Pulp Hockey 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Yeah, it's a bit early in the day for another video, but this one is pretty classic. It's what Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) would have been like as a junior hockey coach. Don't know how old it is, but it's worth viewing.
The Big Law Enforcer Was In Full Effect 1970-01-01 00:59:59 I don't know about you, but if I saw Shaq and his bodyguard (how big is that guy?) hop in their car to follow me at 4 a.m. after I sidswiped their car, I'd be haulin' ass too.Shaq pursues alleged hit-and-run driver, flags police (AP)Shaquille O'Neal put his police skills to use early Sunday.O'Neal, the Miami Heat's All-Star center and a reserve officer with the Miami Beach Police Department, followed a driver who allegedly crashed into his Cadillac Escalade and tried to flee the scene, the team said.O'Neal and bodyguard Jerome Crawford followed the driver for about five minutes. When the driver, identified by The Miami Herald as 18-year-old Emmnueo Cibrin of Tampa, stopped near a gas station, O'Neal approached the car and summoned a nearby police officer......The incident happened around 4 a.m., shortly after the Heat got home from a Saturday game in Chicago. O'Neal was helping Crawford, a team security official, unload luggage outside Crawford's home in Miami's Coconut Grov
Who You Callin' Pretty? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Three days after taking three bites to the face from a wicked little girl at daycare, Jack sports his new shiner from falling on his face. Pretty
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Quote of the Day 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Courtesy Sports Frog:Serena Williams on her size: "If I lost 20lbs, I'm still going to have these knockers - forgive me - and I'm still going to have this ass. It's just the way it is. I'm the same size and the same weight I was five years ago." Read more:Quote
I've always encouraged experimentation, I'm the first guy in the pool! 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Kickers and Punters Gone Wild (Maxim)Kickers and punters aren't the mild-mannered, worthless Europeans they used to be. They can stir up trouble just as well as a coked-up middle linebacker. These 10 guys are the proof. Somebody's Gonna End Up With A Rather Lousy Highlight Video (Deadspin)Over at The NFL Shop, you don't have to sift through a week of Super Bowl overexposure. They've not only decided who won, they've even put out the championship DVD.Ask RandBall: What is a sport? (RandBall)As mentioned earlier, we're going to try a new feature here called "Ask RandBall" If you have a burning question — please, not a burning sensation — or something you're merely curious about, please shoot an e-mail our way.Exposed: The Specific Types of Music That Will Make You Gay (Can't Stop The Bleeding)"I have been called 'Faggot,'" writes Donnie Davies on the website of "Love God's Way Ministries." While there are other, more accurate names for the guy behind a program cal Read more:always
In Other News, Barbaro To Race In The Afterlife Thoroughbred Series 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Not real sure how this qualifies as a "NewsBreak". If this qualifies then I guess, we are in for a lot of special reports this week.APNewsBreak: Sampras to play on over-30 tour (AP)Pete Sampras will play tournament tennis for the first time since 2002, competing on a tour for players over 30, The Associated Press has learned.Sampras' Outback Champions Series debut, which will come May 2-6 at Boston University's Agganis Arena, is to be announced formally Tuesday. The 35-year-old Sampras will appear in at least one other event on the tour in 2007."This is kind of my first dive into the waters, so to speak, to see how I feel and play a match I really want to win," Sampras, owner of a record 14 Grand Slam singles titles, said in a telephone interview with the AP.Pete's wife, Bridgette Wilson, was not happy with him after finding out he was going to play more tennis.John McEnroe and series co-founder Jim Courier also will be in the eight-man field in Boston, where there will be $142,000 Read more:Barbaro
Who Is/Was The Most Dominant Athlete Of All-Time? 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Despite that fact that this is probably a stupid idea I am forging ahead anyway. With the recent dominance of Tiger Woods and Roger Federer, I wanted to take a look and see who is or was the most dominant player in recent sports memory. The nominees include Woods and Federer, as well as Wayne Gretzky, Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Schumacher, Richard Petty, and Jim Brown. Cast your vote at the bottom of the post.The evidence:Tiger Woods has won over $66 million on the PGA Tour with 55 Tour victories. In 2006, at the age of 30, he won his eleventh and twelfth professional major golf championships and has more wins on the PGA Tour than any other active golfer. He has won 12 major championships, including the Masters four times, the U.S. Open twice, the PGA Championship three times, and the British Open three times. Woods also won the Silver Medal as leading amateur at The Open Championship in 1996 before he turned professional. After his victory in the 2000 PGA Championship, Tiger Woods be Read more:Athlete
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Seems Like A Good Idea To Me 1970-01-01 00:59:59 The kind folks over at Awful Announcing have brought this to my attention, and I wanted to do my part to see that this news is spread as far and wide as possible. There is a mounting campaign at SuperBowlMonday.com to make the the Super Bowl a holiday. While this is a nice sentiment, it really makes little difference as Sunday is not really a day of work. Where these people are earning their money is the fact that they are trying to make the Monday AFTER the Super Bowl the holiday! Now THAT'S a project I can get behind!They have a petition, polls, interesting facts, and congressional addresses for to you to write your support.More about them:Celebrating the Competitive Spirit with the First Athletic Holiday comes from our love of sports and the values they set forth. True, there is good and bad in all sports, but one thing is certain, Athletic Competition teaches our Seven Stars of the Competitive Spirit. Focus, Preparation, Commitment, Empowerment, Achievement, Excellence, and G
The Constant Variety Of Sports IX 1970-01-01 00:59:59 Kiel cited for urinating outside downtown club (Union Tribune)Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was cited by police for public urination outside a downtown club last month, the latest incident in a string of legal embarrassments for the Chargers stemming from the Gaslamp Quarter.Schlichter on long road back to straight and narrow (Sports
Line)"I broke the rules, I bet on NFL games," Schlichter said. "I never bet on a game I played in, but I bet on NFL games. My gambling got bad during the 1982 strike. I went home and I was bored. So I bet on college football. I lost $20,000 on a Saturday betting college football. It was all downhill from there. I chased that money into oblivion. By the time the strike was over, I was down hundreds of thousands of dollars. I was suspended for a year and I was still betting. Not football, but golf and other things."Iversons on the rocks? (Daily News)Attorney Albert Momjian said Thursday that he was "not in a position to discuss" whether he had met with or bee Read more:Constant
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This Could Be Bigger Than Graceland 1970-01-01 00:59:59 From Forbes: Barbaro May Be Buried at Churchill DownsBarbaro's final resting place could be just a few hundred yards from the scene of his greatest triumph in the Kentucky Derby. Officials at the Kentucky Derby Museum, located on the grounds of Churchill Downs, said Tuesday they'd be "honored" if Barbaro were buried in a garden along with four other Derby winners."We've expressed to them how honored we'd be to have Barbaro here," Lynn Ashton, executive director of the museum, said. "We feel like we're bringing horses back to be honored.".....Owners Gretchen and Roy Jackson said Monday a final decision on where Barbaro would be buried had not been made.Just think...if they follow the blueprint laid out by Graceland
they could sell Barbaro Full Swivel-Bar Stools, Pop-Up Books, Bottle Openers, Placemats, Rubber Ducks, Cotton Ball Holders, and Beaded Curtains like the folks who run The King's shop does. The opportunities are endless!!(Note: Not actually a Barbaro mug. Quit clicking
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