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First of all, the headline does not refer to the guy in the picture here. Although if he were to bite you, I would consider rabies shots. But rather it refers to Jim Becker, 79, who has been koo-koo for the Packers since Gone With the Wind was first released in theaters. In that time…
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On this day in 1975, a golfing legend was born. And that could explain a whole lot of things. By having his birthday so close to Christmas, did Tiger Woods feel that he was missing out on something, thus overcompensating with a drive to succeed in sports and with women? We certainly know that he…
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In the wake of serious player-abuse allegations against Kansas’ Mark Mangino and Texas Tech’s Mike Leach, the former which cost the coach his job, and the latter which still may, former Texas A&M receiver Terrence Murphy unveiled a bombshell of his own recently. In a post on his Facebook page, Murphy — considered by many…
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Tuesday blogdome: Mercury Morris, the '72 Dolphins, and going undefeated
Dec 29, 2009, 3:00 PM EDT
Much wailing and gnashing of teeth this week over the Colts resting their starters against the Jets and losing their undefeated season (my condolences to your fantasy team). One person you’d think would be happy is former Dolphins running back Mercury Morris, who’s made a post-NFL career out of talking about his team’s undefeated 1972…
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With gossip sites taking aim at pro athletes more and more these days (see: Tiger Woods), it’s only natural that there would be some backlash. But we didn’t expect one of the first volleys to be from the Cincinnati Ben-Gals, did we? One member of that intrepid group, known only as Sarah J., is suing…
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As we know from our reading, the care and feeding of Randy Moss is not an exact science. The Patriots’ superstar receiver can go off for 100 yards and three TDs in any given game, but like all volatile mixtures, can be dangerously unstable. Witness: One catch for 16 yards and no scores vs. Carolina…
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Yes, the Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin will be charging $150 per autograph at an appearance at a sports memorabilia store on Jan. 30, but that’s only if you want your jersey or helmet signed. For a card or a puck, it’s only $125; very reasonable I’m sure for all the young Caps fans out there.…
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Auto spectators used as speed bumps? In Chile, that's how they roll
Dec 28, 2009, 6:20 PM EDT
While exciting, I usually wouldn’t post about a racing wipeout because they’re fairly common. Except that this one — during an off-road National Championship rally race in Chile — involves spectators being knocked over like bowling pins. And not only does driver Jody Cerrone pick up the spare when he fails to negotiate a curve…
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If you’ve gone online repeatedly today to try and buy something called Tiagra, a sex drug which will cause you to admire Mexican women, I feel obliged to inform you that it’s all a joke. And sadly once again you’ve been fooled by the Day of the Innocents; Latin America’s equivalent to our April Fools…
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Monday Blogdome: Hot Russian pole vaulter wins U.S. award, and that's fine by me
Dec 28, 2009, 3:00 PM EDT
OK, form an orderly line if you want to get your blogdome. Today we lead off with Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva, who for some reason won the United States Sports Academy Female Athlete of the Year award. Manny Pacquiao was the men’s winner, by the way, and I just found out that the award…
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Fact: Landing in the Rose Bowl will net the Big Ten Conference $18 million. The game is a contractual sellout, and individual tickets are going for $145 … not to mention the boon to the Los Angeles economy. A cash cow for all involved. Except for the players, of course. Meanwhile, Ohio State’s best player,…
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Male cheerleader Justin Short: Does this nose look broken to you?
Dec 28, 2009, 1:00 PM EDT
Being forever known as the male cheerleader who allegedly got beaten up by two female basketball players is bad enough; but add a few photos of yourself looking like somewhat of a big goofball, and Facebook profile photo which appears to show you with a broken nose, and well, that’s ignominy. You remember Justin Short;…
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I don’t mean to mock Saints’ owner Tom Benson; by all accounts he’s a swell guy and Lord knows he’s been through hell with that team. But video of his way-to-early celebration of what he thought was another Saints’ win on Sunday is making the rounds, and it’s pretty humorous. Not as humorous as Bud…
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There was only one thing missing from the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather drama, and that thing of course was lawyers. Well, they’re here. Let’s get ready to rumble, in court! In a tradition as old as the holiday itself, Pacquiao announced on Christmas that he will be suing Mayweather and Golden Boy Promotions for claiming that…
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In possibly the most irony-laced billboard combination since these, motorists in the Asheville, N.C. area are still at last report being urged to stop in at their local Motel 6 to find out “what inspired” Tiger Woods. It’s unfortunate ad placement, Tiger Woods Edition … and it is glorious. Great advertising for Motel 6; not…
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Anyone out there have the Cowboys defense in their fantasy league? If so, congratulations. But of course, you had help; if ever there was a team more disinterested in scoring than the Redskins on Sunday, I didn’t see them. Oh wait … yes I did: The Colts in the second half against the Jets. Poor…
