SI Swimsuit Couples Cursed?; Henin’s Had Enough

SbB is back on the beach, enjoying the calm, cool waters of the Caribbean.

• Does the SI Jinx also cover couples who appeared in the swimsuit issue?

Debbie Clemens Bikini Roger Clemens Jackass

Justine Henin pulls an Annika Sorenstam, but does it much quicker.

• Funny how one innocent cheerleaders-in-undies photo can destroy an entire athletic department.

• A San Francisco Giants fan tragically dies after a one-punch fight outside the ballpark.

• President Bush shows his solidarity with U.S. soldiers by giving up golf.

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Lasorda To Chat With College Grads For 8th Time

This Friday, Tommy Lasorda will be telling young graduates to go forth, as he’s scheduled to give the commencement address for Argosy University. It’ll be the 8th school he’s given the farewell speech to.

Tommy Lasorda falling

Not bad for a guy “who never attended a single day of college as a student.”

So, what exactly is Argosy University? And will Florida State schedule them for next season? Read more…

Blog-A-Rhythm: No More Melissa Lima Sightings?

• DEADSPIN is saddened to hear Jose Lima may be done with baseball.

Jose Lima Wife

Sadder still, does this mean no more sightings of his lovely wife, Melissa?

• WITH LEATHER needs an athletic supporter, as Antwan Jamison gets crowned in the family jewels.

• CHATTER BALKS eavesdrops on the monumental meet-up between his holiness Pope Benedict & his heftiness Tommy Lasorda.

Michael Hiestand of USA TODAY hereby declares Erin Andrews as “TV sports’ first It Girl.”

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Lasorda Stories About Hookers, Pope Lack Truth?

With Pope Benedict coming to America this week, good catholic Tommy Lasorda plans on meeting the pontiff. And this will be the third pope he claims he’s had the honor of visiting with in person.

Tommy Lasorda making moves

However, Tom Hoffarth of FARTHER OFF THE WALL questions Tommy’s truthfulness of one of his papal encounters.

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Blue Crew Departs Dodgertown For The Last Time

After six decades of vacationing in Vero Beach, the Dodgers are departing Dodgertown for the last time.

Dodgertown Vero Beach 60th Anniversary Banner

(Shouldn’t that be *61* Memorable Years?)

The Los Angeles squad played its final spring training game in Florida on Monday - a 12-10 loss to the Houston Astros. (Seems Houston has L.A.’s number these days.) But now the Blue Crew will be packing up and trading beach sands for desert sands, as the team will start training in a new facility in Arizona next season. Read more…

Lasorda Lumbers Into (& Out Of) Dodgers’ Dugout

Tommy Lasorda was back in the Dodgers dugout on Tuesday. Two innings later, he was back out.

Tommy Lasorda Arguing

(Looks like someone stopped taking their Slim Fast)

The LOS ANGELES TIMES reports on the Hall of Famer managing the Blue Crew for the first time in 12 years, while regular boss Joe Torre takes a trip to China. And it wouldn’t be a Tommy Lasorda game without Tommy arguing with the umps. Read more…

SI Has Been Full Of Shockers For Some Time Now

We’re back in L.A. this week. Yes, we’re excited to be home, but our spirits were further raised during our first, senseless, late night trip to 7-Eleven. The store featured a giant, shiny cardboard display of a topless Marisa Miller on the cover of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED - right next to the door as you walk out (with hands firmly in pockets).

Arizona State Shocker Fans

(Looks like a transfer to Wichita State may be in order)

And while we were in line waiting to pay for our Slurpee, we were treated to Tommy Lasorda, in an ad over the PA, telling us to where he gets his transmission serviced (no, not Jumbo’s Clown Room - Aamco).

Speaking of SI.com, so about the photo.