Saturday, January 30, 2010

Dude Will Trade Left Testicle For Super Bowl Tickets PIC

With Super Bowl XLIV in Miami less than two weeks away, NFL fans from all over America are doing whatever they can to get their hands on a pair of tickets to the big game.

Source:
http://www.totalprosports.com/2010/01/28/craigslist-ad-will-trade-left-testicle-for-super-bowl-tickets/

Obama administration to take action on BCS

The Obama administration is considering several steps that would review the legality of the controversial Bowl Championship Series, the Justice Department said in a letter Friday to a senator who had asked for an antitrust review.

Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/ncaa/01/29/obama.bcs.ap/index.html?xid=si_ncaaf

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga arrested for DUI

Police in northern Kentucky have arrested Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (mow-uh-LOO'-guh) on charges of drunken and careless driving.

Source:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4868922

Fistric smashes Nystrom With His Own Helmet

Mark Fistric brings the meaning of a " foreign object " to a new level in his NHL fight with Eric Nystrom of the Calgary Flames.

Source:
http://nhl.fanhouse.com/2010/01/27/mark-fistric-hits-eric-nystrom-with-his-own-helmet/

Kobe Lebron Nike Ad Features Gun

An advertisement featuring the NBA's two biggest superstars includes a gun reference, the same week two players were suspended for carrying firearms to the locker room.

Source:
http://www.fanhouse.com/news/main/kobe-lebron-nike-ad-features-gun/881093

Friday, January 29, 2010

Ochocinco Wants to be a Kicker in Pro Bowl

Chad Ochocinco hopes to show a Pro Bowl audience that he can kick it as well as catch it.

The Bengals receiver made some kickoffs Thursday during practice for the Pro Bowl in Miami, hoping to convince the coaches that he's capable of going toe-to-toe. He showed off his punting skills during warmups a day earlier.

Source:
http://www.fanhouse.com/news/main/apnewsbreak-ochocinco-wants-to-kick-in/879274

The Sports Hall of Fame of the Last Decade

Sports offered a mixed bag over the last 10 years, integrity often fading into the background and the 2000s producing nearly as many scoundrels as it did stars.

In some cases, the stars were the scoundrels.

Source:
http://articles.latimes.com/2009/dec/31/sports/la-sp-fame-shame31-2009dec31

How Do You Use Saints RB Reggie Bush

Bush was supposed to revolutionize the NFL -- if he had lived up to his draft hype, the league would now be playing football on the moon. and Bush would be the best player there, what with his famed ability to "make plays in space." Instead, he is the fifth- or sixth- or eighth-most important player on his own offense.

Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/michael_rosenberg/01/28/bush/index.html?eref=sihp&xid=shareDigg

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Williams Sisters Show Split Personalities in Aussie Quarters

Why has one Williams sister been so much better than the other all these years? It was all set out for you Wednesday.

Here's why: Serena Williams is mean. Venus Williams is not.

Source:
http://tennis.fanhouse.com/2010/01/27/williams-sisters-show-split-personalities-in-aussie-quarters/

Reporter Makes Improbable Shot Goofy Expression [Video]

While describing the story of the high school teacher who made an improbable half court shot while blindfolded, a reporter made a similarly improbable shot.

However, it is clouded by the inexplicably goofy expression on his face afterwards. Anyone thing this shot looks a tad fishy? Just saying...

Source:
http://www.break.com/index/reporter-makes-backwards-half-court-shot.html

Football World Cup Win Will Cost Fans 320 million

England fans will spend up to 319 million � or 6,399 each - if the team goes all the way to the World Cup Final on July 10th, according to Virgin Moneys authoritative Football Fans Inflation Index.

Source:
http://www.virgin.com/money/news/world-cup-win-will-cost-fans-pound-320-million

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

30000 BCS Championship Trophy Displayed at WalMart

With around 9,000 eager souls on Saturday and near that number showing up Sunday, Wal-Mart employees had to enforce crowd control by cutting the line off before noon.

The decision to display the trophy publicly was part of a sponsorship deal with Dr. Pepper, the presenting sponsor of the 2010 BCS Trophy.

Source:
http://www.asylum.com/2010/01/26/30-000-bcs-championship-trophy-displayed-at-alabama-wal-mart/

The 7 Coolest Entries At This Weekends Idiotarod Race

Unlike the similarly named race through the Alaskan wilderness, Idiotarod involves teams of five people wearing costumes and piloting wacky and wonderfully decorated shopping carts through urban spaces.

Source:
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/uponsun/2010/01/the_6_coolest_carts_at_this_we.php

ExNBA Player Shirley Lays Blame for Haiti Quake on Victims

Quoting the greedy ex-NBA player: "I havent donated a cent to the Haitian relief effort.

And I probably will not. [...] Shouldnt much of the responsibility for the disaster lie with the victims of that disaster?"

Source:
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The_Baseline/entry/view/53431/cska_moscow_and_paul_shirley_with_two_very_different_responses_to_the_devastation_in_haiti

Cilic stuns Roddick to reach Australian Open semis

TennisEarth.com - 14th seeded Croatian Marin Cilic continued his superb run at the first Grand Slam of the year and reached the semifinal at the Australian Open.

Source:
http://www.tennisearth.com/news/tennisNews/Cilic-stuns-Roddick-to-reach-Australian-Open-semis-852804.htm

HATERADE Top 10 Sports Complaints of the Week

Haterade Power Rankings: weekly post that ranks stuff we hate the most in sports from the previous seven days.

Source:
http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/01/26/haterade-power-rankings-john-calipari-thinks-youre-a-jagoff/

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Kelly Kulick becomes 1st woman to win Pro Bowling Title

Kelly Kulick left all the guys in the gutter.

Kulick became the first woman to win a PBA Tour title on Sunday, beating Chris Barnes in the final of the 45th Tournament of Champions.

Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/more/01/24/pba.woman.ap/index.html?eref=sihp

The World Cups 7 Untouchables

Every team at this summer's World Cup has its key players it depends on.

But some squads have players who impact the game so much that their team simply isn't the same if that particular person is missing. These are the "untouchables" -- the guys�for whom�coaches, fans and even teammates at times say little prayers in the hopes they'll stay healthy

Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andrea_canales/01/25/wcup.untouchables/index.html?xid=shareDigg

This Seasons 25 Richest NFL Players

Super Bowl XLIV is right around the corner.

It takes guts, speed, and coordination for a team to make it to the Super Bowl. Paying your star players a kings ransom doesnt hurt, either.

Source:
http://www.businesspundit.com/this-seasons-25-richest-nfl-players/

El Nio Perfect Waves in California PICS

El Ni�o: Perfect Waves in California (PICS)

Source:
http://surfermag.com/photos/flash/california_swell_keeps_rolling/

Favres Last Throw Ever is an Interception [Video]

Is this the end of the road for the NFL's Iron man? Apparently so.

FOX Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting that every player� in the Vikings locker room believes that this was Bretts last game.

Source:
http://thepigskindoctors.com/2010/01/favres-last-throw-ever-is-an-interception/

Monday, January 25, 2010

Peyton Manning Goes Crazy on Teammate Video

Even the most calm and collected player in the world loses his cool once in awhile.

Source:
http://thepigskindoctors.com/2010/01/peyton-manning-goes-off-on-saturdays-too/

Yamaha fear losing champion Rossi to Ferrari

Yamaha are concerned they could lose Valentino Rossi to Formula One after the MotoGP world champion clocked good times in tests this week for Ferrari.

Source:
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/23012010/58/yamaha-fear-ferrari-move-rossi.html?page=4&order=date

New Orleans Saints Win NFC Championship in OT

The Saints battered the Vikings just enough to win in overtime and earn their first trip to the Super Bowl where they'll meet the Colts.

Source:
http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=300124018

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Shaun White Wins with Hardest Move Hes Ever Done

Shaun White's latest victory in an Olympic qualifier came courtesy of a new trick, the scarily daring Double McTwist 1260.

Source:
http://vancouver2010.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/01/23/shaun-white-wins-with-a-mctwist/?src=twr

Hockey Fight Pwnage GIF

What's more embarrassing than getting your ass kicked in front of 20,000 fans in a fight?

Source:
http://www.totalprosports.com/nhl/hockey-pwnage-gif/

Goaltender Josh Harding fights Steve Ott

Usually when were treated to a goalie fight, it generally entails two opposing keepers meeting at center ice for a brawl, but during the Dallas-Minnesota tilt this week, Harding took on Stars forward Steve Ott.

Source:
http://thepuckdoctors.com/2010/01/goaltender-josh-harding-fights-steve-ott/

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Ruffin McNeil Announced as ECU Coach by Player on Twitter

The only media necessary to announce McNeil's hiring at ECU was social: one of his soon-to-be players dropped the news on his Twitter account before the school could announce it.

Source:
http://bustersports.com/blog/buster-blog/2010/01/21/ruffin-mcneil-hired-by-ecu-as-announced-by-player-on-twitter/

Gamecocks Lose USC Lawsuit Called Goofy Little Chickens

South Carolina wants to use 'USC' on their athletic apparel.

Southern Cal doesn't care -- a lawsuit and mascot mocking erupted, naturally.

Source:
http://bustersports.com/blog/buster-blog/2010/01/21/south-carolina-loses-usc-lawsuit-gets-called-goofy-little-chickens/

Is this the coolest 12 year old in the world

Alex deCunha is a sponsored skateboarder, he shreds with the best, he's got the girls queuing up and he's in the Guinness Book of Records.

Source:
http://video.mpora.com/watch/zrU4k4C5t/

Top 20 AllTime Best International NBA Players

In honor of Dirk Nowitzki becoming only the 34th player to pass the 20,000 point mark, lets count down the top international players to have played in the NBA.

Source:
http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/2010/01/top-20-all-time-best-international-basketball-players-in-the-nba/

Friday, January 22, 2010

Italian Reporter Grabs David Beckhams Crotch [VID]

(Skip to 2:15 for nutgrab) My Italian is spotty, but I think I can figure out what this woman is trying to do.

I still don't understand why she needed the rubber gloves to grope Beckham.

Source:
http://england.fandome.com/video/117301/Italian-Reporter-Grabs-David-Beckhams-Crotch/?q=k

Vikings DL Jared Allen Teaches us How to Hunt With a Spear

Minnesota's most lovable defensive player shows us how his ancestors got it done.

As if the mullet wasn't already badass enough...

Source:
http://vikings.fandome.com/video/117308/Jared-Allen-Spears-an-Elk/?q=c

Live Action from the Australian Open

Awesome Australian Open video feed - if it works in your country that is...

Source:
http://tennisplanet.wordpress.com/2010/01/19/anyone-checked-out-this-ao-live-action-source/

How does an outfielder know where to run for a fly ball

While baseball fans still rank 'The Catch' by Willie Mays in the 1954 World Series as one of the greatest baseball moments of all times, scientists see the feat as more of a puzzle: How does an outfielder get to the right place at the right time to catch a fly ball?

Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news183312546.html

Habs Goalie Gets Leveled By Cam Janssen [Video]

I dont really buy Janssens story that he was trying to jump over Price � hes an enforcer, and hes paid to stir up trouble.

Im not sold on the accident angle. Dirty or Clean hit?

Source:
http://thepuckdoctors.com/2010/01/cam-janssen-runs-over-carey-price/

Thursday, January 21, 2010

How They Train Snowboard Cross Video

Also called boardercross, snowboard cross will be in the Olympics for the second time. TIME's Sean Gregory learns how to explode out of a start gate (sort of) with Olympic hopeful Nate Holland.

Source:
http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,61084770001_1952770,00.html

Brutal Hit From Behind on Penguins Dupuis [VID]

New York Islanders player Andy Sutton faces a possible suspension after this brutal hit from behind on Pittsburgh Penguins Pascal Dupuis.

Source:
http://thepuckdoctors.com/2010/01/will-sutton-face-suspension-for-hit-on-dupius/

2 Golf Ball Not Worth Losing Your Arm to a Gator PICS

Some folks will do anything to regain possession of that lost golf ball, unfortunately this man wasn't that lucky.

Source:
http://www.totalprosports.com/more/golf/golfer-loses-arm-to-alligator/

Its Been An Odd Australian Open A Photo Essay

I think its fair to say its been a strange Australian Open thus far.

Weve had player/fan fights, arrests, F-bombs, and of course underwear-gate. So although were only in Day 4, here is a photo essay of some of the weird, odd, and perhaps voyeuristic scenes from this years Australian Open.

Source:
http://guyism.com/2010/01/its-been-an-odd-australian-open-a-photo-essay.html

Tennessee Fans Want to Name Sewage Plant for Lane Kiffin

There is no wrath like an SEC football fan scorned.

A Knoxville attorney has filed the paperwork and paid the $262 fee to have a water waste treatment plant renamed the "Lane Kiffin Sewage Plant." Kiffin, of course, abruptly departed for USC after one season at Tennessee.

Source:
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/52653/vols_fans_want_to_name_a_building_for_lane_kiffin,_specifically_a_sewage_center

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Buffalo Bills hire Chan Gailey

The Buffalo Bills have hired former Dallas Cowboys and Georgia Tech coach Chan Gailey as their new coach.

Source:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4838361

Speed Painter Dan Dunn Colors Up the NBA Dunk Contest Pics

The 2010 Sprite Slam Dunk participants were unveiled today at a special event at New Yorks Pennsylvania Station, where artist Dan Dunn brought each players image to life in a speed painting display on giant canvases.

Check out the canvas paintings the speed painter did.

Source:
http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/2010/01/nba-announces-slam-dunk-participants-sorry-folks-no-lebron/

EXCLUSIVE Tiger Woods Plans Return to Golf in Spring

Tiger Woods is planning to return to the PGA tour in the Spring, RadarOnline.com has learned.

By that time he will have completed rehab for sexual addiction and hopes to have his life back on track, a source close to the situation told RadarOnline.com exclusively.

Source:
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2010/01/exclusive-tiger-woods-plans-return-golf-spring

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Sword Practice

Awesome Dragon Twister @ 5:05

Source:
http://www.fandome.com/video/117254/Sword-Practice/?q=c

Nate Kaedings Attempted Suicide According To Wikipedia

I'm not saying I condone Wikipedia shenanigans like this one, but after Kaeding's hall of fame choke job yesterday this sort of thing is to be expected.

And at least whoever did it is pretty clever.

Source:
http://nextround.net/2010/01/18/nate-kaedings-attempted-suicide-according-to-wikipedia/

Monday, January 18, 2010

Possibly the Greatest Hockey Goal You Will Ever See Video

The Victoria Salmon Kings Score an amazing goal after multiple fakeouts, and some crafty through-the-leg-passes.

Source:
http://www.totalprosports.com/more/victoria-salmon-kings-score-goal-of-the-year-video/

NSAC Manny Pacquiaos Drug Test results are Negative

Pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao is not taking steroids, based on the results of his drug test released by the Nevada Sports Athletic Commission (NSAC).

Source:
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/abs/20100116/tph-pacquiao-drug-tests-negative-85c5a6c_1.html

Brett Favre Sings Pants on the Ground in Locker Room Vid

Just when you thought that 'Pants on the Ground' couldn't possibly be any more played out, this happens.

Good Lord. (Although I still laughed.)

Source:
http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/01/17/brett-favre-leads-vikings-in-pants-on-the-ground/

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Saints rout Cardinals 4514 reach NFC title game

Reggie Bush scored on an 83-yard punt return and a 46-yard run, and Drew Brees threw three touchdown passes to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 45-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
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Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/gameflash/2010/01/16/3795_recap.html?eref=sihp

Reggie Bush Scores on Amazing TD Run Vs Cardinals Video

Once in a while, Reggie Bush actually looks like the superstar running back he was supposed to be when the Saints pegged him as the number two overall pick back in 2006.

Source:
http://www.sportsuntapped.com/reggie-bush-scores-on-amazing-td-run-versus-cardinals-video-13307/

Extreme skier nearly loses his life after one small mistake

This is why I stick to the bunny slope.

Source:
http://regretfulmorning.com/2010/01/another-huge-ski-wreck/

Three Opponents Enabling Mayweather To Counter Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao has fired the opening shot.

The proverbial ball now lies firmly in Mayweathers court.Since Golden Boy and Team Mayweather made the decision to schedule Floyds next bout on March 13, all signs point towards a battle not taking place in the ring, but in a pay-per-view showdown where fans will decide the winner with their remotes.

Source:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/326721-matchmaking-money-three-opponents-enabling-mayweather-to-counter

Kurt Warner Gets Jacked Up [VID]

In what may be Kurt Warner's last NFL game ever, the legendary QB was intercepted and then pulverized by this bone-crushing hit.

Maybe the last highlight of his ever.

Source:
http://cardinals.fandome.com/video/117240/Kurt-Warner-Gets-Jacked-Up/?q=k

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Monta Ellis Amazing Circus Shot from Locker Room Ramp

Golden State Warrior star Monta Ellis was goofing around after practice yesterday and hit a ridiculous shot from halfway to the locker room.

Source:
http://thehoopdoctors.com/online2/2010/01/monta-ellis-trick-shot-from-the-locker-room-ramp/

Walking Tall For Florida Teen Sweetest of Senior Moments

A girls' soccer team retired jersey No. 12 the other night.

The person wearing it hadn't scored a goal all season. Just attending Freedom High's final game was enough for the crowd to cheer. Bree McMahon wasn't satisfied with merely being there. No. 12 got out of her wheelchair, grasped her crutches and wobbled across the field on her loaner leg.

Source:
http://www.fanhouse.com/2010/01/15/for-florida-teen-sweetest-of-senior-moments/

The Average Football Game Averages 11 Minutes Of Football

According to a Wall Street Journal study of four recent broadcasts, the average amount of time the ball is in play on the field during an NFL game is about 11 minutes.

In fact, the average telecast devotes 56% more time to showing replays.

Source:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704281204575002852055561406.html

Toby Gerhart dropping out of Stanford to enter NFL draft

Heisman Trophy runner-up Toby Gerhart is entering the NFL draft instead of staying at Stanford for a fifth season.

Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/ncaa/01/15/stanford-gerhart.ap/index.html?eref=twitter_feed

Derek Dooley Hired as Tennessee Football Coach Wait who

Well, that coaching search wasn't painfully long, full of misplaced rumors or resolved with a painful ending at all.

Yikes.

Source:
http://bustersports.com/blog/buster-blog/2010/01/15/derek-dooley-hired-by-tennessee-from-louisiana-tech-reportedly/

Friday, January 15, 2010

ThenCoach John Lucas Cavs Tanked in 0203 to Get LeBron

John Lucas, who was the coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 02-03 season - the season before they drafted LeBron James - says that Cavs' management purposefully tanked that season to have a chance at drafting LeBron and making the franchise more attractive for sale.

Source:
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/01/13/john-lucas-cavs-tanked-to-get-lebron/

Ohio State WalkOn Hoopster Shows His Skills in Music Video

Mark Titus -- aka Club Trillion -- takes his internet mastery to a new level by sinking shots all over the court.

This walk-on has SKILLS!

Source:
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/51751/ohio_state_walk-on_mark_titus_stars_in_his_own_music_video,_melts_faces_in_the_process

New School Same Insincere Playbook for Lane Kiffin

Lane Kiffin stepped to the podium at Heritage Hall.

Within seconds, the newly hired coach at USC made a pledge, saying, "Our number one dedication is to running a clean, extremely disciplined program."

Source:
http://ncaafootball.fanhouse.com/2010/01/13/new-school-same-insincere-playbook-for-lane-kiffin/

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Why Dome Teams Suck in the NFL Playoffs

The numbers don't lie.

Dome teams historically struggle during the NFL postseason.

Source:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/kerry_byrne/01/13/domes/index.html?eref=sircrc

Tiger Woods Pop Art Bust

Federal charges for Colorado man who altered Gatorade bottles

Source:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2010/0113102tiger1.html?link=rssfeed

Curse of the Clippers No 1 Pick Griffins Season Finished

Blake Griffin won't even play in a single regular season game after injuring his knee on a dunk in the preseason.

Source:
http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/The_Baseline/entry/view/51750/blake_griffin_to_undergo_season-ending_surgery

Chris Johnson NFL Offensive Player Of The Year

That blur speeding away from opposing defenses and running off with The Associated Press 2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year award is Chris Johnson..

Source:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/13/chris-johnson-nfl-offensi_n_421570.html

FBI informant Mark McGwire Was in Arms Race with Canseco

An FBI informant told The Ny Daily News on Tuesday that Mark McGwire's steroid regimen put him closer to the Pumping Iron culture of the mid-1980s than to the more conservative HGH use and hormone therapy promoted today.

The article describes McGwire's extensive use and describes the "arms race" between he and Canseco led to Big Mac' hard core use.

Source:
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2010/01/12/2010-01-12_fbi_informant_mcgwire_juiced_to_bulk_up.html

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

How to Spend Your Suddenly Free NFL Sundays

Season's done.

Over before it started. What do you do with your Sundays now?

Source:
http://thepigskindoctors.com/2010/01/fantasy-football-off-season-guide-how-to-spend-your-suddenly-free-sundays/

Lane Kiffin Hired by USC Away From Tennessee

WAIT.

WHAT? Yeah, it's utterly and totally shocking, but it appears as if Lane Kiffin has been hired away form Tennessee and back to Southern Cal.

Source:
http://bustersports.com/blog/buster-blog/2010/01/12/report-lane-kiffin-hired-by-usc-as-head-coach/

Natalie Gulbis Must Think Lincoln Was REALLY Skinny Pic

The hottie golfer confused the Washington Monument for the Lincoln Memorial in a recent Twitpic during a trip to D.C. to meet the president.

Source:
http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/01/12/natalie-gulbis-visits-dc-sees-lincoln-memorial/

You Play To Win The Game NFL Mixtape by DJ Porter

DJ Steve Porter somehow takes Jim Mora, Denny Green, Mike Ditka, Bill Parcells, Herm Edwards and others and makes them look hip as hell.

Source:
http://www.epiccarnival.com/2010/01/you-play-to-win-game-nfl-mixtape.html

Meet the New John Daly Over 100 Pounds Lighter

John Daly looks a lot different in this recent photo.

Big John says he has lost 116 pounds, and his new reality show Being John Daly� will premiere on the Golf Channel on March 2nd.

Source:
http://zonersports.com/2010/01/meet-the-new-john-daly-over-100-pounds-lighter/