Friday blogdome: Suddenly Susan

Well, it’s been quite a week. As one commenter pointed out: “Nice blog, but what’s with all the Tiger Woods? My God, every other story?” My response is much like that of Moe Green to Michael Corleone in Godfather II: “He was nailing cocktail waitresses two at a time! I had to straighten him out! What’s wrong with you?” I fear this whole thing won’t end until Tiger starts reciting the Lord’s Prayer while fishing in a small boat on the lake. Anyway, let’s switch attention to our favorite sex-for-Super-Bowl-tickets lady friend, Susan Finkelstein. Take it away, Susan.
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The saga of Susan Finkelstein continues in court. “Let me just preface that I sent them at his request. (Host: So you did send topless photos?) I did. My 17 year-old niece sends topless photos to her boyfriend too.” [Sports Radio Interviews]

* Jumping Marlins will celebrate home runs, trigger acid flashbacks. Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria is under the impression that his team’s new Miami ballpark should be a work of high art. The tentative centerpiece of the ballpark exhibit would be a Red Grooms-designed home run signal that would feature jumping marlins and flying pelicans, all for the estimated price ($2.3 million) of what the team paid Ricky Nolasco(notes) in 2009. [Big League Stew]
* Minnesota Wild equipment van fire incinerates game gear. The Minnesota Wild must be in the middle of a collective nervous breakdown right now. Their equipment truck caught fire this afternoon and their gear smoldered outside of Scotiabank Place, where the team is scheduled to face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Coming up, a full gallery of stunning photos featuring the team’s charred equipment. [Puck Daddy]
* Whitehead interview: King Mo is overhyped. “It’s sad to say that somebody with five fights can be looked at as somebody who’s going to put somebody in trouble with 30 fights. I just don’t understand what sport these people are watching.” [Cagewriter]
* A look at the revamped NY Yankees lineup. In their day, the old Gas House Gorillas were pretty good at reaching base. On paper, the 2010 Yankees may not be too far behind. [Marc Carrig Beat Writers Blog]
* Suns Loss Continues Their Strange TNT Losing Streak. “It’s bizarre,” Kerr said. “What are the chances of losing 16 in a row? I know the competition’s tougher but it’s not like we don’t beat good teams on ESPN. There’s no explanation. Let’s pin it on Charles. He brings that negative vibe all the time.” [Larry Brown Sports]
* Homeless Hipster Holidaze with Joe Maddon. Here’s hipster gourmand Joe Maddon doing a good deed and serving up some vittles at the local Salvation Army in Tampa. It’s his annual Thanksmas event where he spreads Rays Fever, goodwill, and braising tips to folks in need. Good on ya, Mr. Maddon. Let this be a reminder to you folks out there that hunger is still a yooge problem in these United States. If you can afford to do it, donate your money or your time to a food bank or soup kitchen this holiday season. [Walkoff Walk]
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