Wednesday, January 28, 2009

In the wake of the Shrine Game and Senior Bowl: when are the East and South meeting to decide this thing?

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Two men were arrested in Arizona for searing pro-Cardinals slogans onto Eagle Donovan McNabb's lawn.
Upon hearing of burning grass, the yard was descended upon by Phoenix police officers and several members of the Suns.
Pacman Jones is being sued by his former attorney who claims Jones owes him money from 18 cases in which he represented either family or friends of Jones on charges ranging from speeding to kidnapping to murder.
Looking to lighten his caseload work, the lawyer is now switching to representing a major organized crime family.

Friday, January 23, 2009

ESPN Radio on Jay McGwire's book proposal on his brother Mark: "More evidence is emerging that Mark McGwire may have used performance-enhancing drugs during his career."
Right. This is a developing story like more evidence is emerging that Meryl Streep can act.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

The Washington Huskies may have committed a secondary NCAA violation by "simulating a game-day experience" in their recruitment of Desmond Trufant.
Big deal; didn't the Huskies do that at every game this season?

Monday, January 19, 2009

Departing Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood took out a full-page announcement in local papers thanking fans for their support.
Younger Cubs fans can't recall the last time this happened: someone buying a full-page ad in the Tribune.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Good news for fans of Stanley Park's famed hollow tree: it may be preserved forever.
It's the 2nd most popular spot in Vancouver for visitors to have their picture taken, after the Canucks goal crease.

Monday, January 12, 2009

An Ontario man has been sentenced to six months of house arrest followed by three years probation for bilking unsuspecting members of the public out of money by posing as an NHL player and charging for appearances.
And yet, the Ottawa Senators skate free.

Saturday, January 10, 2009

A Wired.com headline states "Bulls Cloned From Decade-Old Frozen Testicles".
This is the most excited Chicago basketball fans have been in ages.
79-year-old Bobby Bowden will be back for a 34th season as head coach at Florida State, he announced to the press Friday via a test message.
Or as they call that in State College, Pennsylvania, "Grad Assistant".

Monday, January 05, 2009

Cleveland's LeBron James was called for a travel when driving for a potential game-tying basket in the Cavaliers narrow loss to the Washington Wizards, but he claims it was a "crab dribble".
Sounds like it's time for a bib or a special shampoo.

Saturday, January 03, 2009

Bills safety Ko Simpson was arrested after refusing to leave a rowdy scene outside a bar.
"I'm Ko Simpson with the Buffalo Bills," he allegedly yelled at police officers. "I am worth millions!"
Simpson is in his 3rd year and made $445,000 this season.
Hmm...there's either something wrong with his math or he must have had a helluva year picking stocks in a bear market.

Friday, January 02, 2009

The NFL announced it is shifting next year's Pro Bowl to Miami the week before the Super Bowl.
It's all part of the league's new program to keep its players out of late-night trouble.
Other sites considered for the game were Las Vegas on Halloween and Gaza at the end of Ramadan.

Thursday, January 01, 2009

The Alabama attorney general is investigating alleged contact between a Crimson Tide football player and a textbook.