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Blog Jam: Had Sarah Palin Stuck To Sportscasting

Posted by jason on Oct. 04, 2008, 3:00pm

• Ben Heller of CBS SPORTS wonders what would’ve happened had Sarah Palin stuck with sportscasting.

• Speaking of the VP debate, GIZMODO catches a CNN political analyst using his on-air laptop to check out the Cubs choking again.

• COLLEGE OFF THE RECORD learns Tim Tebow is a little bit country, as the Florida Gators QB sings on stage with Brad Paisley.

• DC SPORTS BOG notes it’s already been an up-and-down season for the Washington Captials, as the team takes some rollercoaster rides.

• With Shea Stadium shutting down, THE ‘ROPOLITANS toss up this musical tribute to Mets great Tom Seaver.

• SI’s Jon Heyman hurls up news that the Angels’ Francisco Rodriguez is looking for a new 5-year, $75 million contract. That’s a lot of dough for blowing games against the Red Sox.

• Darren Rovell of CNBC offers his opinions on Business Week’s new Sports Power 100 list.

• The UConn Huskies were able to collect over 1,000 donated balls in honor of a soccer-supporting soldier killed in Iraq.

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