KEYSHAWN APPARENTLY HAS VERY FIRM GRASP OF IRONY: The most misused word by athletes in the sports media is the word “ironic”, but we’re guessing that Keyshawn Johnson has a very clear understanding of it. That might explain his (unintentionally) hilariously ironic exchange with Chad Johnson on ESPN yesterday.:
During the interview, which ends appropriately enough […]
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Media on October 22nd, 2007
THANK GOODNESS THEY DIDN’T PUT THIS THING IN MIAMI: This Sunday the NFL reaches out to the people of London, who as we all know have a true appreciation for armoured wankball American football.
The Giants meet the Dolphins in the game, but just as important is this news out of Central London today: “Mayor of […]
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Football on October 22nd, 2007
• As Stephen Colbert prepares for his Presidential run, ASSOCIATED CONTENT has found his perfect Veep - Peyton Manning:
• Just like YAHOO! misplaced the Texans, OUR BOOK OF SCRAP finds that SPORTS ILLUSTRATED couldn’t remember the Titans, or their correct quarterback.
• Speaking of the sports mag, LARRY BROWN SPORTS cancels their subscription, as HBO jabs […]
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Media on October 22nd, 2007
ROBOT SQUADS RUNNING ON ALL GEARS IN SOCCER MATCH: A recent soccer match in Japan could have been described as a mechanical effort from both teams. That’s because the game was played by robots:
REUTERS passes along news of a motorized matchup between futuristic forwards and gizmoed goalies in Tokyo. The event, called “Robot […]
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JOHN ELWAY’S QB SON TAKING HIS CHANCES IN TEMPE: John Elway’s pride & joy is seeking his fame & fortune in the desert:
The ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS reports that Jack Elway has committed to Arizona State. The Cherry Creek High senior and fruit of the famed Denver QB’s loins will be arriving in Tempe next […]
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Football on October 22nd, 2007
DC COPS HURT WHILE ESCORTING AZ CARDINALS’ BUSES: It’s always dangerous when the Arizona Cardinals come to town - especially for the cops:
The ARIZONA REPUBLIC reports that two Washington D.C. policemen were injured in a motorcycle accident on the way to FedEx Field. The cops were escorting the Cardinals’ buses to their Sunday contest against […]
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Football on October 22nd, 2007
EX-BOSOX PLAYER MANAGES TO GIVE BASE TO LUCKY FAN: As the baseball season slowly nears its end, it wouldn’t be complete without looking back at a classic minor league manager tantrum:
In honor of Boston winning the ALCS, we found video of former Red Sox player Butch Hobson throwing a fit earlier this year.
Hobson is the […]
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Baseball on October 22nd, 2007