New York NASCAR Event Causes Worse Traffic Than Normal
BIG APPLE DRIVERS SOURED OVER NASCAR TRAFFIC JAM: New York commuters were taken for a ride, as a NASCAR appearance backed up traffic even worse than usual:
The NEW YORK POST reports Manhattan motorists were delayed by over an hour Wednesday morning, as NASCAR held its Victory Lap promotion. Drivers like Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson […]
Read more...UCF Stadium Bounces When Fans Jump Around
UCF FANS KEEP NEW STADIUM REALLY ROCKIN’ & ROLLIN’: Excitement with the University of Central Florida football team and new stadium have fans shaking in the stands - literally:
The ORLANDO SENTINEL reports that seat-dwellers at Bright House Networks Stadium have discovered that strong & simultaneous jumping can make the stands bounce.
Fans get into the rocking […]
Read more...Tony Romo High School Jersey Selling Very Well
LIKE NFL GEAR, ROMO HIGH SCHOOL JERSEY BIG SELLER: Already the owner of the best selling jersey in the NFL, Tony Romo now has a new merchandise market to conquer - high school:
WTMJ in Milwaukee reports that requests have been pouring in to buy the jersey the Cowboys QB wore during his playing days at […]
Read more...Cotton Bowl Hoping To Be Brought Into BCS
COTTON BOWL TRYING TO SPIN WAY BACK INTO BCS CYCLE: Once a cherished post-season destination, the Cotton Bowl has become an afterthought in the days of the BCS. Now the bowl’s organizers want to be brought back into the big-money fold:
Brian Davis of the DALLAS MORNING NEWS reports how the Cotton Bowl Committee […]
Read more...Evel Knievel Dies at 69
EVEL KNIEVEL MAKES ONE LAST JUMP INTO THE HEAVENS: Evel Knievel has made his last great jump into the afterlife, as the legendary daredevil passed away Friday at his Florida home:
The ASSOCIATED PRESS reports the 69-year-old Knievel had trouble breathing and died before an ambulance could reach him at his Clearwater condominium.Knievel was a staple […]
Read more...Tommy Tuberville Claims To Be In Arkansas On Hunting Trip
TOMMY LIKES POSSUM RARE, WITH A SIDE OF SPARE TIRE: As we suspected, the numerous Arkansas main media reports that Tommy Tuberville had agreed to take over the Razorback football program were bogus, and probably planted by wishful thinkers in the Hogs’ athletic department.
Today the BIRMINGHAM NEWS reports that Tuberville has made no such commit […]
Read more...Worst Job In New York City Now Knicks Beat Writer
SERVING SABRETTS ALL DAY NOW NOT SO BAD AFTER ALL?: The NEW YORK OBSERVER has a piece about the worst job in New York City. Take a guess what it is:
A) Cab Driver
B) Toll booth operator
C) Sidewalk vendor
D) Knicks beat writer
John Koblin of the NYO notes that the Knicks job is the “most demoralizing […]
Read more...Stephen A. Smith Detests “Screamin” Nickname; Now Sounding Like Marbury
SMITH SCREAMIN’ FOR ATTENTION; TALKS “RETALIATION“? Sports media gossip hound Tom Hoffarth of the LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS has a sitdown with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and coaxes some unintentionally amusing comments out of the recently inquisitioned Inquirer columnist.
Of his “Screamin’ A. Smith” nick, he lamented to Hoffarth, “I detest that.” So much so that […]
Read more...Bobby Bowden and Mike Gundy Each Given 1-Year Contract Extensions
BOWDEN & GUNDY GIVEN 1 MORE YEAR FOR MEDIOCRITY: With all the college coaching moves and rumors flying in the past few weeks, a couple of field generals are actually staying put.
ESPN reports that Bobby Bowden has signed a 1-year extension to remain at Florida State for 2008.Saint Bobby’s contract was set to expire in […]
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