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George Steinbrenner Dies From Massive Heart Attack
On July 13, 2010 at 9:57 am
Breaking… George Steinbrenner has died from a massive heart attack. From NBC New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died this morning after suffering a massive heart attack, the Associated Press reports. Steinbrenner celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4. Steinbrenner’s micromanaging on the field and penchant for pursuing high-priced free agents — and later taking [...]
The Decision
On July 8, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Whether he signs with the Cav’s, goes with the Heat, or heads to the Big Apple it makes no difference, what is certain is that the way Lebron James handled this situation proves without a doubt that he is a 24-year-old child. In every-one’s eyes (except for the city of the team he chooses) he will be a villain. [...]
When Will Referees Live in Reality?
On June 28, 2010 at 9:27 am
Like a good American, I’m all for truth, justice, and the American Way. What’s truth? Truth is reality. What’s justice? Justice is upholding fairness. What’s the American Way? Sure, it could be putting a “boot in your ass” like Toby Keith, but it’s more than that. The “American Way” is a combination of hard work [...]
The Stolen Goal That Was Heard Around The World
On June 19, 2010 at 9:31 am
The name Koman Coulibaly will live on in the minds of many Americans, as a painful reminder of just how much a bad official can ruin a game.
NEW Wikipedia Fact Inspired By Soon To Be Mobbed Referee
On June 18, 2010 at 7:32 pm
So for those of you who are living under sport-proof rocks, USA scored a third goal winning the match against Slovenia today only to have it be stricken from the record for – no reason.
Nelson Mandela Isn’t Just Missing The World Cup
On June 11, 2010 at 10:58 am
Anyone who would notice the absence of Nelson Mandela at the opening World Cup match won’t be reading this as they’re already zoned into the most anticipated sporting event in the world. For the rest of you, as mentioned, the most infamous of Africa’s progeny will be opting out of the event due to the [...]
Have You Had Your Sack Tapped Today?
On June 5, 2010 at 10:31 am
Johnny Knoxville and Jackass’ impact on America’s youth has finally become evident, as a slew of testicle related injuries have begun to plague the nation. Apparently teens have been literally hitting each other in the “boys” as a fairly sadistic new game in our public school hallways begins to take flight. So called “sack-tapping” is [...]
Laker Celebs v. Celtic Celebs
On June 4, 2010 at 7:02 am
While the Lakers and the Celtics are battling for the NBA championship, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (a loony liberal) is trying to make a friendly wager with Boston Mayor Tom Menino. He wrote in a letter: “Mayor Menino: As the brilliant essayist and cultural observer Chuck Klosterman wrote: “There is no relationship that isn’t a Lakers-Celtics [...]
Kansas City Chiefs: Dawn of a Dynasty
On March 27, 2010 at 5:05 am
The dawn of a new NFL dynasty may be rising over Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. Several coaches and players of the most recent dynasty have joined the Chiefs. Putting together the blueprint used by the New England Patriots to dominate the NFL, the Chiefs have begun to assemble the talent to recreate the [...]
Crafting the Draft: Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide – Part III
On March 10, 2010 at 6:00 amContinued from Part 2 Third Base – Know Your Enemy Sure, you have to know your league’s rules. You have to know the rules if you want to strategize accordingly, or if you want to curve them like a pitch by Josh Beckett. But, it’s more than knowing how many bench players you’re afforded. The [...]
Crafting the Draft: Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide – Part II
On March 9, 2010 at 7:48 amContinued from Part 1 Second Base – Draft Wisely There are three stages to a draft: Diffusing Bombs (rounds 1-6), Playing the Field (rounds 7-14), and Diamonds in the Rough (rounds 15-21). As brand names disappear in the draft, real skill and knowledge appear. Diffusing Bombs is high-stakes. You’ll draft your most productive players here, [...]
Crafting the Draft: Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide – Part I
On March 8, 2010 at 8:55 am
You play because you love baseball (you’re an American, aren’t you?). You play because you’re a closet sabermetrician (yes, you know how to calculate VORP). You play because you know better than that good-for-nothing manager (WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING? TAKE HIM OUT!). You play fantasy baseball to win. In order to claim that [...]
The Attack in Austin
On February 22, 2010 at 8:02 am
I have a confession to make. When the combination of television and a certain well-known talk radio personality who describes himself as a “harmless little fuzz ball” were letting me know a plane had smacked into the Austin IRS complex at 825 East Rundberg Lane last week, casting a sheen of fiberglass and concrete into [...]
Hey Young’uns, Us Old People Skydive Too
On September 11, 2009 at 12:35 am
Some people call me old school – like it’s a bad thing. I enjoy being old school; there is much, much less gray area. I consider football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey and golf (yes, even golf) to be “real” sports. Other people refer to them as mainstream. In this day and age, we are filled [...]
