Wizbang Sports: December 2007 Archives

Billick Out in Baltimore

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 31, 2007

Brian Billick has been fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, reports Jay Glazer of FoxSports.com (via PFT). The Ravens were a disappointing 5-11 this year, despite going into the season as favorites in the AFC North. Injuries hit the team hard, plus it didn't help that Steve McNair... [Full Story]

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The "Doug Williams" Award Goes To....

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 31, 2007

Remember when Redskins quarterback Doug Williams played the best game of his life in one quarter against the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl? Actually, if you take away that record breaking second quarter, Denver wins that game. Of course you can't do that and we have to live with... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Browns Miss Playoffs, Still Have Plenty to Celebrate

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 31, 2007

It was a great season for the Cleveland Browns, one almost no one saw coming (including most of the people in the Browns organization). However, despite going 10-6, the Browns will find themselves home for the playoffs. Cleveland went into yesterday needing a win and a Tennessee Titans loss to... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Ugliest Bowl Game So Far

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 31, 2007

I realize that it's still early in the Bowl season but the Liberty Bowl is the clear leader in ugly post-season football. The match up between the University of Central Florida and Mississippi State was never a big marquee showdown but it was supposed to be a decent game. It... [Full Story]

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Lee Corso Used to Bag Burt Reynolds' Cast-Offs

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 31, 2007

Lee Corso was Burt Reynolds' college roommate. Here Lee reminisces about the girls Burt used to bring back to the dorm, and all the action he got with the ones who didn't meet Burt's standards. I apologize to anyone who may have trouble sleeping after having the notion of... [Full Story]

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Skins In, Vikes Out

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 30, 2007

If any team had reason to pack it in this year, it was the Redskins. They had one of their players die for God's sake - and then they had their old coach throw a game away trying to be cute with time-outs. After that, though, the Skins found their... [Full Story]

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Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 30, 2007

Miami(1-14) closes the 2007 NFL season today by hosting the Cincinnati Bengals. Can Miami's player win their 2nd game of the season in order to please new VP Bill Parcells? I've already predicted coach Cam Cameron is history. The rest of the team won't fare much better before the 2008... [Full Story]

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Apparently There is College Football Happening

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 30, 2007

Somebody told me that the bowl season has begun in college football. Actually, doesn't the bowl season start about ten minutes after the regular season now? I can't think of anything less interesting than the college bowl season, especially the early part of it when all the games are named... [Full Story]

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Pats Finish Season 16-0

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 30, 2007 · Comments (3)

The game of the year turned out to be a pretty good game. The Giants gave the Patriots all they could handle, and even had control of the scoreboard at halftime. Of course there was little doubt that New England would shake off their semi-malaise in the second half and... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Vinny Gone

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 29, 2007

44-year-old Vinny Testaverde will reportedly call it quits for real after tomorrow's Carolina Panthers season finale. "I just feel like it's time," Vinny said to the Associated Press. "Obviously at 44 it does get a little bit tougher as the weeks go by. I'm glad I'm able to do it... [Full Story]

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What's Lamer Than the Real Dan Le Batard on PTI?

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 29, 2007

Two fake Dan Le Batards on fake PTI. Actually, I sort of like Re Batard. He needs to can the "Bam" thing though. I know he's trying to do an ironic lampoon of the catch-phrase but...it's still weak. (hat-tip: Chip Mayhugh)... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Singletary Wants Shot at Falcons Job

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 28, 2007

Mike Singletary was beaten out by Bobby Petrino for the Atlanta Falcons' head coaching job last year, but of course Petrino is gone now, and Singletary, currently on the staff in San Francisco, may be in the running for that position again. Singletary, for his part, has said he is... [Full Story]

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Official Fined For Manhandling Packer

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 28, 2007

Umpire Jim Quirk has been fined a game check for grabbing Packers linebacker Nick Barnett around the neck and wrestling him to the ground during Green Bay's game against the Bears on Sunday. Quirk was trying to break up an altercation between players at the time. There's no truth... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Chad Johnson Eyeing the Dolphins

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 28, 2007

Chad Johnson aka Ocho Cinco aka The Guy Who Ruined the Bengals wants out of Cincinnati (where his idiocy is not sufficiently appreciated), and says he would next like to play for his hometown Miami Dolphins and their new boss Bill Parcells. "Hey, that would be cool," Johnson said when... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Former MLB player Jim Leyritz charged with DUI manslaughter

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2007

He is charged with killing a woman in Broward County Florida. FORT LAUDERDALE - Jim Leyritz, the former Major League Baseball player known as "The King," was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter Friday morning following an accident that killed another driver, police said. Leyritz, 44, was traveling north-bound on... [Full Story]

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Miami Dolphin Coach Cam Cameron is toast

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2007

Bill Parcells, Miami's new VP of Football operations, gave his first press conference yesterday since accepting the job.. Despite the challenge, Parcells expressed confidence that he can be successful where others have not been because he brings a proven plan. "This is basically a talent-acquisition business," he said. "In addition... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Adios stakes race probably moving to Pocono Downs for 2008

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2007

It has been raced at the Meadows since beginning in 1967. From Harnessracing.com- The Meadows is working on an agreement to move its signature race, the Delvin Miller Adios, to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for one year, while the new casino building is being constructed on the track's property.... [Full Story]

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Florida Panthers end 11-game losing streak in Atlanta dating back to 2003

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2007

The Panthers last road win against the Thrashers was in November 2003. From AP- ATLANTA - Nathan Horton scored two goals for the first time since last March to help the Florida Panthers beat the Thrashers 5-3 on Thursday night and end an 11-game losing streak in Atlanta. ***** Panthers... [Full Story]

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Joe Sakic to miss 8-12 weeks due to hernia operation

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 28, 2007 · Comments (1)

The Captain of the Colorado Avalanche last played on November 30. From AP- DENVER - Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic will undergo hernia surgery Friday and will miss eight to 12 weeks, the club announced Thursday. Sakic has been out since Nov. 30, missing 12 games. The organization said a... [Full Story]

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Giants Players Irked at Traitorous Fans

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 27, 2007

The Giants host the 15-0 Patriots this Saturday, but a large number of New York fans believe their presence will not be needed at the game, and have reportedly put their tickets up for sale. This may seem a shrewd move by the Giants faithful, making a few bucks off... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Kevin Durant Calls Greg Oden Fat

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 27, 2007 · Comments (1)

Sonics rookie Kevin Durant thinks his pal Greg Oden of the Trailblazers has let himself go since undergoing microfracture surgery on his right knee a few months ago. "It's good seeing him walking around," Durant said after visiting with Oden during Seattle's Christmas day trip to Portland. "But he's big... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

Steve Nash Hangs Out With Jessica Alba

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 27, 2007

Steve Nash is not only an MVP caliber basketball player - he is also a giant celebrity who hangs out with other giant celebrities like Jessica Alba. (photo credit: Ramey)... [Full Story]

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Pickin' Week 17

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 27, 2007

Last week of the football season. It goes by so fast doesn't it? Unless you're a Dolphins fan... New England at N.Y. Giants. History hangs in the balance. Will the Pats do it? No. Giants win. Buffalo at Philadelphia. McNabb has some motivation I guess, since he's showcasing himself for... [Full Story]

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Martz Out

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 26, 2007

Mike Martz will reportedly not be back as offensive coordinator with the Detroit Lions next year. Martz, the pompous genius behind the Rams' great offenses of a few years ago, was supposed to make Detroit's collection of talented receivers plus feisty QB Jon Kitna into a high-flying circus act, but... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

NFL Caves, Lets CBS, NBC Carry Patriots-Giants Tilt

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 26, 2007 · Comments (2)

That whooshing sound you heard earlier was most of NFL fandom collectively inhaling in preparation for a gigantic scream of rage at not being able to see Saturday's potentially historic game between the Giants and 15-0 Patriots. Thankfully, cooler heads have prevailed, and now the game will not only be... [Full Story]

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Lakers Own Phoenix

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 26, 2007

The Lakers have shaken off all the alleged lingering after-effects of the Kobe Bryant trade drama and are now one game out of the lead in the Pacific. The team that currently holds the top-spot in that division, Phoenix, has proven no match for the Lakers in two meetings this... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (4 votes cast)

South Korean boxer Choi Yoi-sam in coma after bout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 26, 2007 · Comments (1)

The fighter had just won a WBO flyweight title bout. From AP- SEOUL, South Korea - A South Korean boxer who lost consciousness after winning his WBO intercontinental flyweight bout was in a coma with a brain injury. Choi Yoi-sam was rushed to a hospital shortly after Tuesday's fight against... [Full Story]

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Bulls Fire Skiles

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 24, 2007

Makes no difference to the Bulls that it's the day before Christmas - they went right ahead and gave Scott Skiles his walking papers anyway. With his hard-nosed, sometimes player-antagonizing style, head coach Skiles was one of the driving forces behind the Bulls' ascent from their post-Jordan malaise to contender... [Full Story]

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Martin Brodeur earns 95th career shutout

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 24, 2007

It moves the NJ Devil goaltender into 2nd place on the all-time NHL list. From AP- CALGARY, Alberta - Martin Brodeur broke a tie with George Hainesworth for second place on the NHL's career shutout list, making 30 saves in the New Jersey Devils' 1-0 overtime victory over the Calgary... [Full Story]

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Former NY Yankee Pitcher Tommy Byrne dead at age 87

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 23, 2007

He did two tours with the Casey Stengel Yankees of the 1950's. Casey never had a set rotation or lineup. So he was always moving pitchers around, if not from the starting rotation to the bullpen, or the Yankees to Kansas City, Stengel liked to match certain pitchers against certain... [Full Story]

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Falcons Just Miss First Post-Petrino Win

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 23, 2007

The Falcons had a lead against the Cardinals today late in the 4th. But Kurt Warner was able to lead Arizona into Atlanta territory, and with 4 seconds left Neil Rackers hit a game-tying field goal. Then, in OT, Warner hit Anquan Boldin a couple of times, and Edgerrin James... [Full Story]

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Roger Clemens' Video Steroid Denial

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 23, 2007

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Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Giants In Playoffs

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 23, 2007

The New York Giants have done just about everything in their power to cough up the playoffs again this year, including lose last week in brutal fashion to the Redskins, but today they turned their fortunes around in the rain and wind and snow of Buffalo, defeating the Bills 38-21... [Full Story]

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Sapp Goes Nuts

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 23, 2007

Warren Sapp went haywire early in today's Jacksonville/Oakland game (which has since turned into a major Jaguars rout). An account of the incident from the blog Inside the Oakland Raiders: [David] Garrard drives the Jaguars to the Raiders 25-yard line before the Raiders stiffen, bringing up fourth-and-10 from the 25-yard... [Full Story]

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Bears Hand Cowboys Homefield

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 23, 2007

The Cowboys now don't have to worry about that Week 17 game with Washington and whether Terrell Owens will be ready to play. Because today the Chicago Bears, with more than a little assist from Mother Nature, knocked off the Green Bay Packers 35-7 and handed the Cowboys the homefield... [Full Story]

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Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 23, 2007 · Comments (1)

The 1-13 Dolphins play at the 14-0 New England Patriots. Why am I bothering to predict what has to be a certain blowout. I guess I need something to do now. That and point out the fact, Miami has split the season series with the Patriots every year from 2004-06.... [Full Story]

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Somewhere Jessica Simpson is Smiling...

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 23, 2007

Per Adam Schefter of NFL Network (via PFT)...Terrell Owens is most likely going to miss the last game of the regular season after suffering a high ankle sprain during last night's Cowboys victory over the Carolina Panthers. This may or may not be a big deal to Dallas - it... [Full Story]

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On a Bye This Week

Posted by Peter F. · Published: December 22, 2007 · Comments (2)

In what should be good news to all of you, I won't be posting much in next week or so. We're off to New York/Long Island to celebrate Christmas with Da In Laws tomorrow. Here's wishing all of you who frequent Wizbang Sports a very Merry Christmas and a Happy... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Linehan Pretends He's Not Mad At Holt

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 22, 2007

Rams coach Scott Linehan is trying go on as if nothing is the matter in the wake of Torry Holt's sideline tirade against him, saying the whole affair was a "heat of the battle" thing. Linehan continues: When you're sitting here at 3-12, I'm the first one to say everything's... [Full Story]

Rating: 4/5 (1 votes cast)

Florida State May Lose Wins Over Fraud Case

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 21, 2007

Florida State football is in the midst of a massive academic fraud scandal, which has already prompted them to suspend 25 players for the up-coming Music City Bowl. Now the NCAA is expected to take a look at the situation, and if Florida State is found guilty of using ineligible... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Yankee Players Defend Clemens

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 21, 2007

Roger Clemens is getting it from all sides after being outed by the Mitchell Report, but there's one group of guys still willing to defend the Roided Rocket - his former Yankee teammates. Like Derek Jeter, who said the following: Seems like now people are rushing to judgment and I... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Are the 2007-08 Florida Panthers over the hump?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 21, 2007

They won last night, marking for the fist time this season that the team has a winning record. Thursday night's Panthers-Hurricanes game might as well have been played on a roller coaster, it had so many ups and downs. In the end, the final up went to Florida, which registered... [Full Story]

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Michelle Wie won't play at Sony Open

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 21, 2007

The 18-year-old is postponing her 2008 debut. Michelle Wie might start her 2008 season in Hawaii, but not at the Sony Open. Wie, who has played the PGA Tour event every year since 2004, did not receive one of the four unrestricted sponsor exemptions, tournament director Ray Stosik said Thursday.... [Full Story]

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Pittsburgh Steelers' Willie Parker breaks leg

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 21, 2007

The NFL's leading rusher is out for the rest of the 2007 season. ST. LOUIS, MO. -- Willie Parker, the NFL's leading rusher, had a fractured right fibula and is done for the season. Parker's injury occurred on his first carry of the game and there were unconfirmed reports that... [Full Story]

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The dangers of watching Montreal Canadiens hockey

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 21, 2007 · Comments (1)

The Florida Panthers played at the Bell Centre the other night. For a while I thought I was getting pummeled with subliminal advertising, but I was mistaken. Every time the cameras show play near center ice, there is this great big advertisment on the boards. What is it for? Viagra.... [Full Story]

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Minnesota Wild Marian Gaborik scores five goals vs. Rangers

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 21, 2007

This hadn't been done by a NHL player in regulation play since 1996. From AP- ST. PAUL, Minn. - Marian Gaborik posted the NHL's first five-goal game in 11 years, lifting the Minnesota Wild to a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Gaborik's outburst was the... [Full Story]

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Will Bill Parcells be the Miami Dolphis savior?

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2007

It's official. Parcells has signed a four-year contract to be Executive Vice President of Football Operations. Parcells will have ultimate control over football-related decisions and will report only to owner H. Wayne Huizenga. What does mean for Coach Cam Cameron and GM Randy Mueller is yet to be determined. I... [Full Story]

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Papelbon's Dog Destroys World Series Ball

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 20, 2007 · Comments (1)

Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon kept the final out ball from this year's Red Sox World Series winning game. Unfortunately, the Riverdancing wacko left the ball where his dog Boss could get at it, and now the dog has reportedly destroyed the historic piece of Boston memorabilia. Papelbon told his... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Pickin' Week 16

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 20, 2007

Pittsburgh at St. Louis. Steelers need a win. Rams are just pitiful. Steelers. Dallas at Carolina. Jessica Simpson will be kept off the premises by Cowboys security. Dallas wins. New York Giants at Buffalo. Giants stinks. Buffalo. Green Bay at Chicago. The Bears may start Jim Miller. It doesn't matter.... [Full Story]

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Mawae Rips Mangenius

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 20, 2007

Former Jets center Kevin Mawae is talking crap about his old coach Eric Mangini, saying the Mangenius cut him from the team to avoid dealing with the inevitable friction that would've developed between them. Mawae said in a conference call Wednesday: The last thing you want is a guy that... [Full Story]

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Schilling Wants Clemens's Cy Youngs Ripped

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 20, 2007 · Comments (4)

Curt Schilling wants accused steroid-user Roger Clemens's four post-1997 Cy Young awards taken away from him in punishment for his use of illegal performance enhancers. Schilling said: Roger has denied every allegation brought to the table, so as a fan my thought is that Roger will find a way in... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Parcells to Miami?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 20, 2007

This story seems a little weak on sources and confirmation but it makes sense. Bill Parcells will not be joining the Atlanta Falcons as head of football operations and has instead agreed to a four-year contract to join the Dolphins in that capacity, The Miami Herald reported Wednesday. The Herald,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Alonzo Mourning's career may be at an end after knee injury

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2007

The Miami Heat Center was injured in a game last night against the Atlanta Hawks. After tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee during Miami's game in Atlanta last night, the 37-year-old Heat center was placed on the stretcher, but he refused the ride. ***** Mourning already has said... [Full Story]

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Steelers' Heinz Ward brings Amerasians to US

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 20, 2007

If you don't know it already, Ward's mother is Korean. From Stars and Stripes- SEOUL -- Eight Amerasian children from South Korea spent a week in America at the invitation of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward. Ward paid for the children's air fare and other expenses, said Bae Kyung-hee,... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Best Sports Headline of the Year Award Goes To...

Posted by Peter F. · Published: December 19, 2007

ESPN for this doozy that appears today: ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

Update: Falcons May Have Hooked the Tuna

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 19, 2007

The Atlanta Falcons are in total disarray as an organization, and badly need an infusion of credibility. Owner Arthur Blank, sensitive to this new post-Petrino/Vick reality, is reportedly ready to jettison GM Rich McKay and bring in a really big fish to run things - the Fat Tuna himself, Bill... [Full Story]

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Big Ten Official with a History of Bankruptcy and Gambling

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 18, 2007

This is cause for serious concern. A Big Ten football officiating team that came under scrutiny for its performance in two conference games last month was led by a crew chief with a history of bankruptcy, casino gambling, child abuse and allegations of sexual harassment, a Yahoo! Sports investigation has... [Full Story]

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Cowboys' Williams Suspended for Horse Collar

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 18, 2007 · Comments (3)

At what point is Roy Williams going to figure out that the horse-collar is illegal and stop doing it? Apparently never. The league, however, persists in trying to teach Williams to curb his habit of dragging offensive players, primarily Eagles, down from behind by their shoulder-pads. Today they suspended... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

The Music City Bowl Just Got Interesting

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 18, 2007

Cheating scandal rocks Florida State. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- An academic cheating scandal could leave Florida State without as many as 25 players when the Seminoles go against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31. "We have some players not traveling for one reason and some for another,... [Full Story]

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NFL Power Rankings--Week 16

Posted by Peter F. · Published: December 18, 2007

There, there now. Deep breaths. I'm sure you were all fraught with worry wondering just why last week's power rankings weren't posted. I can explain. See, there was this little thing called work I had to attend to in order to put food on our table, a roof over our... [Full Story]

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NFL fines 5 Atlanta Falcons for Michael Vick tributes

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 18, 2007 · Comments (1)

They either wore eye strips or a t-shirt in response to their teammate being sentenced to twenty-three months in jail. From AP- NEW YORK - Roddy White and four other Atlanta Falcons were fined by the NFL for violating uniform regulations with tributes to Michael Vick during last week's Monday... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Chris Simon takes leave from NY Islanders

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 18, 2007

The controversial left winger is probably facing another suspension from the NFL. From AP- NEW YORK - Chris Simon stepped away from the New York Islanders before the NHL had a chance to toss him out. That might be next for the troubled forward. Simon and the Islanders agreed Monday... [Full Story]

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Formula One star Lewis Hamilton banned from driving in France

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 18, 2007

He was caught speeding and it wasn't at Circuit de Nevers Magny either. From AFP- REIMS, France - Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has been banned from driving in France for speeding, a French police spokesman confirmed on Tuesday. The 22-year-old Briton, who finished runner-up in the world drivers' championship... [Full Story]

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Sabbatini Bails On Tiger's Tournament

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 17, 2007 · Comments (1)

Antagonizing Tiger Woods might not be the best move if you're a pro golfer. Remember Stephen Ames? Haven't heard a peep out of him since he ripped Tiger's driving on the eve of an Accenture Match-Play Tournament game that saw Tiger win 9&8. Apparently, Rory Sabbatini is more hard-headed than... [Full Story]

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A-Rod Contract Questioned by Overpaid, Failed Anchor?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 17, 2007 · Comments (1)

This one is kind of tough for me as I have a bit of trouble with any baseball player getting $30 million a year while field-level seats at Yankee Stadium cost over $400. Newsbusters has the full story. But when you consider the source in this, it is beyond laughable.... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

FOX's Simpson Fixation

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 17, 2007

Jessica Simpson got almost as much face-time during the Cowboys/Eagles game as her boyfriend Tony Romo, Terrell Owens or Donovan McNabb. Honestly, I don't see the big deal - Simpson is nothing but a no-talent bimbo, which makes her no more or less interesting than 90% of the wives... [Full Story]

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Giants Lose Game, Shockey, Last Remnants of Fan Confidence

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 17, 2007

With nine wins, the New York Giants are almost certain to make the playoffs. They will, however, be no one's favorite to advance beyond the first round, not the way they've been playing down the stretch. They got brutalized by Minnesota a few weeks ago, then pulled out squeakers against... [Full Story]

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Another Steroid Denial

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007

Brendan Donnelly is the latest player named in the Mitchell Report to deny that he did steroids. The former Angels and Red Sox reliever admits to contacting Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski to inquire about the anabolic steroid Anavar, but says he never took any. Radomski told Mitchell investigators that... [Full Story]

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Lions Pull a Petrino

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007

The Detroit Lions must be big fans of Bobby Petrino. They certainly live by Petrino's creed: When the goin' gets tough, the tough up and quit. Lions fans - the ones still willing to admit they are, anyway - might take issue with that statement, but I honestly don't see... [Full Story]

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Romo's Bad Game Sinks Cowboys

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007 · Comments (2)

Golden boy Tony Romo saw some of his sheen get rubbed off today at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. With his girlfriend Jessica Simpson looking on, Romo played by far his worst game of the year, throwing 3 interceptions and no touchdowns, and generally appearing out-of-sync. Not that the Eagles... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Petrinoless Falcons as Pathetic as Ever; Cowher Not Coming to Fix it

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007 · Comments (1)

Those hoping the Atlanta Falcons would rally behind interim coach Emmit Thomas...um, guess you'll have to find something new to hang your hat on. The Petrino era may have come to an end in Atlanta but the futility hasn't, as the Falcons proved today by going into Tampa and getting... [Full Story]

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Cardinals Don't Get it Done

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007 · Comments (1)

Every year I hear about how the Arizona Cardinals are going to be the sleeper team in the NFC. Look out for the Cards, the prognosticators say - they've got the players to turn around years of futility and make a big playoff run. So when the hell is it... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Dolphins Find a Way to Win, Finally!

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 16, 2007 · Comments (3)

The 2007 chase for historic futility has been de-railed. But give Miami credit, they did everything possible to lose it. With 1:56 left in the game the Dolphins kicked a field goal and took a three point lead against a team that hadn't come close to scoring in the entire... [Full Story]

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Pats Win in Conservative Fashion

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007

The spread was big going into the Patriots/Jets game in Foxborough, but mother nature and Bill Belichick conspired to quash the big blow-out all the degenerate gamblers were apparently expecting. The Patriots came out with a game-plan tailored to the windy, rainy conditions - a healthy dose of Lawrence Maroney... [Full Story]

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Favre Breaks Pass Yards Record

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007

Brett Favre has again knocked Dan Marino from the record books, breaking the former Dolphin's NFL-best career mark of 61,361 passing yards. Earlier this year Favre broke Marino's career passing TD mark by notching his 421st against the Vikings. If Favre were to somehow win his second career championship this... [Full Story]

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Michigan Has a Football Coach - Maybe

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 16, 2007

CollegeFootballTalk.com is reporting that Rich Rodriguez will leave West Virginia to become the head football coach at Michigan. Rodriguez will reportedly be paid $2.4 million/year, up about $400,000 from what he was getting with the Mountaineers. Rodriguez, we recall, was supposed to leave WVU for Alabama a year ago, but... [Full Story]

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Weekly Miami Dolphins prediction

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 16, 2007

Baltimore plays at Miami this afternoon. Baltimore has lost seven in a row, Miami 16 in a row. Thirteen of which came this year. Lets get to the point. Can Miami avoid the infamy of 0-16? If they are going to do it, it has to be this week with... [Full Story]

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NASCAR Hall of Fame's First Class

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 15, 2007

Bob Margolis has a series of articles on the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Bob is a good writer and I would usually defer to his expertise on all things NASCAR but I do take exception with a couple of points in his most recent installment. Bob's ideal inaugural class is... [Full Story]

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Pettitte Admits Using HGH

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 15, 2007 · Comments (3)

Yesterday Roger Clemens categorically denied ever taking steroids, despite the evidence laid out against him in the Mitchell Report. Today his former teammate and good friend Andy Pettitte took the opposite tack, and admitted that he used human growth hormone in 2002. Pettitte said through his agent: In 2002 I... [Full Story]

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Chris Evert and Greg Norman Announce Engagement

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 15, 2007

First on this occasion, I congratulate the happy couple. PAARL, South Africa (Reuters) - Former tennis champion Chris Evert and ex-golf number one Greg Norman announced their engagement on Friday, during the South African Open golf tournament in the South-Western Cape. Evert and Norman have both divorced their spouses in... [Full Story]

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Astros Didn't Know Tejada Would Be Named By Mitchell

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007

The Houston Astros made what has been seen by some as a curious move when, the day before the release of the Mitchell Report, they traded five players to the Orioles for SS Miguel Tejada, a man whose name wound up being mentioned in said report. Of course, as I... [Full Story]

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Rocket Claims His Fuel Was Natural

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007

Roger Clemens, not surprisingly, is denying Mitchell Report allegations that he used performance-enhancing substances. The Rocket's lawyer Rusty Hardin said yesterday: Roger Clemens adamantly, vehemently, and whatever other adjectives cn be used, denies that he has ever used steroids or ... improper substances. The evidence against Roger comes mostly from... [Full Story]

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Kidd Accused of Groping Model

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007

New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd is being sued by a model who claims he sexually assaulted her in a nightclub two months ago. The alleged victim says Kidd stared at her for a time, then went up to her and started grabbing her butt, but was rescued when bouncers... [Full Story]

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New Petrino Excuses

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007

Bobby Petrino's agent Russ Campbell claims his client left Atlanta partly because team owner Arthur Blank was "too meddlesome." Campbell says Blank promised to stay in the background, then stuck his nose into team business anyway. One occasion, Campbell claims, saw Blank objecting to some things Petrino said during a... [Full Story]

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Canseco Miffed Over A-Rod Exclusion

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007

Jose Canseco thinks the Mitchell Report is a load of hooey. The disgraced former slugger, who himself was named in the report some 105 times, told FOX Business Network: I saw the list of players, and there are definitely a lot of players missing. I don't know what they accomplished... [Full Story]

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Eckstein to Jays

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007

David Eckstein will be taking his shrimpy butt to Toronto after signing a one-year, $4.5 million deal. The shortstop hit .309 last year with the Cardinals, but committed a career-high 20 errors, and participated in a career-low 59 double-plays. The Cardinals will likely replace Eckstein with recently-signed former Gold-Glover Cesar... [Full Story]

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Pickin' Week 15

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 14, 2007 · Comments (1)

Apologies to the Texans and Broncos. I forgot you had a game last night. I'm sure it was exciting. On with the picks... Cincinnati at San Francisco. Let's get the dog game out of the way on Saturday. Good idea. Bengals win. Baltimore at Miami. I feel sorry for the... [Full Story]

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Finally, a College Football Playoff!

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 14, 2007

Okay, not really but ESPN has a pretty cool interactive simulation. I think it's interesting how the bracket changes with each different ranking model. If anybody thinks seeding doesn't matter, you will be educated.... [Full Story]

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The incredible Tomas Vokoun

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 14, 2007

He scored his second shutout in three games as goaltender for the Florida Panthers last night versus the St. Louis Blues. ST. LOUIS -- The Panthers are going to have to learn that one goal is almost never enough to win in the NHL. But Thursday night, it was. For... [Full Story]

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Steve Nash - The New Tim Conway?

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 13, 2007

Phoenix guard Steve Nash makes with the funny after having a chunk of tooth knocked out in a game with the Utah Jazz. He's almost as funny as the Knicks.... [Full Story]

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Business As Usual

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 13, 2007 · Comments (1)

Business goes on as usual in baseball, even amid all the Mitchell Report revelations. There have been a ton of big signings and trades the last couple of days, some involving players named in the steroid investigation. Here's a little run-down: Cubs Sign Fukudome The Chicago Cubs gave Japanese star... [Full Story]

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Steroid Update III (Here is the Report)

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 13, 2007

Here is the PDF of the 400 page report. Scroll to the very end and there you will find dozens of checks, money orders etc implicating a bunch of players. And yes, in my mind, it is a smoking gun.... [Full Story]

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Mitchell Report Names

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 13, 2007 · Comments (3)

The report is up on MLB.com in .pdf format. Takes some sifting to dig up the names but here they are: Randy Velarde Barry Bonds Marvin Benard Bobby Estallela Armando Rios Benito Santiago Gary Sheffield Len Dykstra David Segui Larry Bigbie Brian Roberts Jack Cust Tim Laker Josias Manzanillo Todd... [Full Story]

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First Thoughts on Mitchell's Report

Posted by Peter F. · Published: December 13, 2007 · Comments (7)

After only scanning the 318-page Mitchell Report and listening to the press conference via Fox, my analysis is limited. But this is what I took away: 1. Baseball had a glaring performance-enhancing drug problem; and it may still have one thanks to the undetectable nature of human growth hormones (HGH).... [Full Story]

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Steroid Update II

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 13, 2007 · Comments (1)

The below list came from WNBC who has since withdrawn it. It might be bogus. Stay tuned. H/T: Peter... [Full Story]

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Steroid Update (From a reliable source)

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 13, 2007 · Comments (3)

Just "asterisk" the whole damn era. Brady Anderson, Manny Alexander, Rick Ankiel, Jeff Bagwell, Barry Bonds, Aaron Boone, Rafael Bettancourt, Bret Boone, Milton Bradley, David Bell, Dante Bichette, Albert Belle, Paul Byrd, Wil Cordero, Ken Caminiti, Mike Cameron, Ramon Castro, Jose Canseco, Ozzie Canseco, Roger Clemens, Paxton Crawford, Wilson Delgado,... [Full Story]

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First Mitchell Report Names Trickling Out

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 13, 2007

A trainer who used to work for the Yankees, and personally for Roger Clemens, reportedly told Mitchell Report investigators that both Clemens and his pal Andy Pettitte used steroids. Clemens and Pettitte are two of several Yankees expected to be named when the Mitchell Report on steroid use is released... [Full Story]

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Battle of the Blowhards

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 12, 2007

What is all this nonsense going back and forth between Terrell Owens and Keyshawn Johnson? Isn't global warming accelerating fast enough without these two nitwits expelling even more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere? It all began a week ago on one of ESPN's fifteen NFL shows, when Keyshawn made a... [Full Story]

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Auburn Had an Offensive Coordinator?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 12, 2007

Who knew? AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- Auburn offensive coordinator Al Borges resigned after four seasons and will not coach in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against Clemson. "After speaking with coach Tuberville for the better part of 20 minutes, it became increasingly clear that Auburn needed a new offensive coordinator," Borges said... [Full Story]

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Bill Cower to the Falcons?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 12, 2007 · Comments (4)

We are all abuzz about the "spineless puddle of puke" Petrino bailing on his team in the middle of the season. The Atlanta Journal Constitution is obviously on the story and has even made a Christmas wish: For the second time in 11-1/2 months, the Falcons need a coach. At... [Full Story]

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Bobby Petrino is a Spineless Puddle of Puke

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 12, 2007 · Comments (3)

Bobby Petrino was an NFL head-coach for all of 13 games, only 3 of which he managed to win. Now Petrino has bade farewell to his floundering Falcons, and will return to college as coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks. Petrino apparently didn't make a whole lot of friends in his... [Full Story]

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MLB Steroid Report Out Tomorrow

Posted by Peter F. · Published: December 12, 2007 · Comments (2)

The 20-month investigation into performance enhancing drugs culminates tomorrow when investigator George Mitchell releases his ... [Full Story]

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Did Anybody Else Wake Up Thinking Super Bowl XII?

Posted by Danny Strickland · Published: December 12, 2007

If you watched the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors last night, you certainly might have been reminded of that fateful day that the Redskins pummeled the Broncos 42-10. The quarter-by-quarter breakdown is very similar. The Spurs won the first quarter by two. The Broncos won the first by... [Full Story]

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Miami Dolphins to again start Cleo Lemon at QB

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 12, 2007

The Miami Dolphin quarterback shuffle continues on. A source close to the Dolphins told The Palm Beach Post on Tuesday that Cleo Lemon will be the starting quarterback Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens and may have already been given the job for the Dec. 23 game against the New England... [Full Story]

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Philadelphia Flyers get dual hat tricks in 8-2 rout of Penguins

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 12, 2007

The last time the Flyers did a similar scoring feat was in 1986. From AP- Taking a few extra minutes to clear the hats off the ice was about the only thing that slowed down the Philadelphia Flyers. Joffrey Lupul completed the first hat trick at home in two years... [Full Story]

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IOC strips Marion Jones of 5 medals

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 12, 2007

The disgraced Gold Medal winner confessed two months ago to taking steroids prior to the 2000 Olympics. From AP- LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The IOC formally stripped Marion Jones of her five Olympic medals Wednesday, wiping her name from the record books following her admission that she was a drug cheat.... [Full Story]

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Tiger Woods wins another Player of Year award

Posted by Bill Jempty · Published: December 12, 2007 · Comments (1)

From the water is wet department of news. THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - No one came close to matching Tiger Woods on the PGA Tour, which is becoming as predictable as Woods being voted the PGA Tour player of the year. With seven victories and another major championship, Woods won the... [Full Story]

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Petrino Leaves Falcons, Takes Arkansas Job

Posted by Dan Zinski · Published: December 11, 2007 · Comments (1)

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