Jul 8th 2009
Bartolo Colon is Missing
Bartolo Colon is not a small man. In fact he is a giant tudboat. That being the case, you would think it would be rather difficult to misplace him. But, misplace him the White Sox have, and right on the eve of his scheduled rehab start in Charlotte. “I know where he is supposed to be right now. He’s supposed to be in Charlotte, preparing to start Thursday,” Sox GM Kenny Williams said. “Efforts to contact his agent have been successful. Their efforts to contact their client have not been so successful.” Williams went on to say that, if Colon [...]
There were lots of memorable moments during Tuesday’s big public memorial for Michael Jackson. One of the biggest, at least for sports fans, was when Laker legends Kobe Bryant and Magic Johnson took the stage together to say a few words about the late entertainer. Words that included Magic Johnson’s odd story about the time he went to Jackson’s house and found out that MJ preferred Kentucky Fried Chicken to the stuff his cook made. Really Magic? That was the greatest moment of your life? Better than winning championships in college or the pros? Better than that final All-Star game [...]
Jul 7th 2009
Serena Williams Talks Grunting With Letterman
Serena Williams confirms what a lot of us always suspected about the grunting: it’s all Monica Seles‘s fault. Maybe that’s why that guy stabbed her. He had gone into the future and seen what her noises would come to. Sounds like the set-up for a Nicolas Cage movie. Actually I think it already was.
Jul 7th 2009
What’s Nicole Bobek Been Up to?
Former Olympic figure skater Nicole Bobek has chosen an interesting career path since leaving the sport: becoming a member of a north New Jersey meth ring. A week ago Nicole’s activities caught up with her in the form of an arrest, and Monday she was formally charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. If convicted, the 1995 U.S. women’s figure skating champ could face 10 years in the slammer. Congratulations to Tonya Harding on no longer being the most effed-up trailer-trashy former Olympic figure skater. And no, it is not hot that Nicole Bobek sells meth.
Chris Cooley‘s blog remains an endless source of entertainment, especially for those who enjoy accidental junk shots and stories about impromptu cow-burnings. The latest merriment to come from Cooley’s blog adds a touch of something a lot of sports fanatics really appreciate: sexy ESPN reporter. No, not that one. Yeah, the other one – Rachel Nichols. The red-head took some time off from covering Brett Favre‘s every non-move in Mississippi to hang out with Cooley, do some fishing, and ride around on his ATV. All for an edition of ESPN’s E:60. Cooley writes on his blog about the experience: …a [...]
Jul 6th 2009
Monday Link Jonesin’
Nike ‘Love 15′ Commercial Celebrating Roger Federer’s 15 Grand Slam Titles(Video) (Sharapova’s Thigh) The Good and the Bad of All-Star Voting (Major League Jerk) Sneak Peak At The Penguins Championship DVD (PSAMP) Rafael Palmeiro Tries to Cash in on the Manny Good Vibes (NSEW Sports) 5 Hottest Seats In College Football (No Guts, No Glory) Mark Shapiro Says Eric Wedge Will Finish Season (Paneech.com) Busch Stadium to Resemble Fenway for All-Star Game (Fantasy Pros 911) The Return of Zombie Kickball (Steady Burn) Steve McNair’s Girlfriend Bought a Gun Just Before His Death (FanHouse)
It’s been five years since the Boston Red Sox shipped Nomar Garciaparra out of town, a move that, if you believe the superstitious nitwits of the world, catapulted the team to their first World Series championship since before the invention of oxygen. I’m guessing that most Red Sox fans have moved on from the whole Nomar thing – two titles helps – but I’m also guessing that there are more than a few who still harbor a soft spot in their hearts for the man who was once the toast of Boston. Those sentimental few will be able to pay [...]
Elderly linebacker Junior Seau says that, though he is retired as of now, he will be ready to suit up again come October or November should some team (called the Patriots) need his services. Seau was then asked why it’s so hard for people like him and Brett Favre to just admit that it’s over and move on. “Because you still can play the game,” Seau replied. “That’s the only reason. I mean, to allow other decision makers besides your faith when there’s an opportunity, I think we’re always going to hold on to that opportunity as long as we [...]
