The short-lived TV show SlamBall — where suburbanites can dunk a basketball! — could be making a comeback into a full-fledged sport league, reports the NEW YORK TIMES.

If you don’t remember SlamBall, and for some frightening reason the picture doesn’t help, SlamBall was a Spike TV show consisting of four-on-four basketball, trampolines, and the […]

We’re in New York at the moment so like every single last one of you in the tri-state area, we’re tuned in to the bloviating wonderment that is Mike Francesa and Chris Russo on WFAN.

During their show (1-6:30p!) yesterday, the flatu-rific pair interviewed SI.com’s Jon Heyman, who volunteered perhaps a little too much information when […]

Paul Katcher has our early favorite for Best Picture at the 2009 Oscars:

Former Detroit Tigers slugger and rare threat to stretch a double into a triple Cecil Fielder will become a minor league manager in a city known for gambling, the PRESS OF ATLANTIC CITY reports.

As you may recall, Fielder — the father of equally-paunch Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder – lost over $500,000 in a […]

Showing a firm grip on public relations savvy, the current owner of the Cubs, Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell, said this week on CNBC that he plans on trying to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field.

Zell told the hosts of “Squawk Box” that it’s time to hold the Wrigley Co.’s feet to the fire […]

TMZ takes a dig at John Elway this week, via DEADSPIN, noting his physical appearance.

Considering the guy played 15 of his 47 years in the NFL, we don’t think he looks all that bad.
Given the choice of having Elway or combine fatty John David Booty suit up for our NFL team right now, we’d unquestionably […]

We’re still reeling from ESPN’s announcement that the network bounced Sean Salisbury after 12 years.

L.A. TIMES codger Larry Stewart has Sean’s *exclusive* reax - for those of us who care: “I’d grown tired of being punished for not being an NFL superstar. Analysts who don’t work as hard as me, don’t prepare as hard […]

If you’re looking for an edge in the election, the GAINESVILLE SUN reminds nominees that Florida quarterback Tim Tebow won’t be handing out his Gator Chomp of Approval.

Candidates vying for national and local offices have approached the Heisman-winning quarterback for his endorsement, but has decided to stay neutral on all of them. He’s not […]

Recovery mode.
Great time last night at Will Leitch’s book reading in Brooklyn. Though we’re in hangover hell today. Sadly though, our signed “God Save The Fan” copy made no mention of Denny Matthews’ recent Hall of Fame enshrinement bitter Cardinals fan.

We’d like to welcome Matt Sussman to the SbB contributor fold, he of FUTON REPORT […]

HUGGING HAROLD REYNOLDS passes along this week’s edition of “Before They Were Famous”. Previous to hosting the Academy Awards and delighting “Daily Show” viewers, Jon Stewart was a college soccer stud:

(Hey, Jon - nice hair!)
The comedic star spent his formative years in the mid ’80s on the pitch for William & Mary. In fact, the […]