Welcome back,
Your dreams were your ticket out.
Welcome back, To that same old place that you laughed about.
Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.
Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)
Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've hot him on the spot, welcome back, Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
What other words could I use to begin this segment of my blog, then the famous theme song of the 70’s show “Welcome back Kotter”. I’ve been on the IR for awhile with an injury to my typing finger, but I’m playing through the pain today, because I can’t bear to go one more day without forcing my opinion on you. A lot has changed since I’ve last posted, including: The start of the EPL, NHL, NFL and MLB playoffs.
In honour of my re-blogging, I propose a 7 day sports binge. That’s to say that with the exception of school, church and work, I will watch nothing, read nothing, think about nothing, other than sports from noon today, until noon next Saturday. I will, of course, be chronicling my every move on this very blog. Anybody else who wants to join me as I become one with sports, is of course, welcome to.
Now, as for today’s entry…
Leading Off
Answer to the last trivia question: Andrew Magee
“It’s never an upset if the so-called underdog has all along considered itself the better team.”
-Woody Hayes
Free Throws
MLB
-It would be almost impossible for me to continue this blog without mention of the debacle that is the ALCS. The Rays were riding high, with all-star Scott Kasmir going six strong, with two hits, no earned runs and a seven run lead going into the 7th. Cue Grant Balfour. He lasted 2/3 of an inning giving up four runs to put the Sox right back in it. Add a blown save from Blake Wheeler and a loss from J.P. Howell and you’ve got yourself a game six in Tampa. This adds up to be the biggest comeback in ALCS history and the 2nd biggest in MLB playoff history. But could you have really counted the Red Sox out. They’re 8-0 when facing elimination in the ALCS under manager Terry Francona, including a comeback from 3-0 against the Yanks, a series deficit that had never been overcome in MLB postseason history. I would love to keep analyzing and predicting for game 6, but there are pressing matters. Moving on!
NFL
-How ’bout them Cowboys? I’m by no means a Dallas Cowboys fan, but I just have to weigh in on this. Tony Romo broke his pinky finger, an injury that typically takes at least 3 weeks to heal. Brett Favre calls and basically tells Romo to suck it up and play next week. Romo tosses some balls on the sidelines during practice. Romo contemplates playing next Sunday against the Rams. My advice to Romo? Don’t play!!! If your backup QB can’t beat the St. Louis Rams, then it’s time to demote your entire team to the CFL. Sit it our for a week, see how it feels, then you can think about playing. Just because you can throw without pain doesn’t mean your better. Unlike pitchers in baseball, quarterbacks don’t get injured from throwing the ball. They get injured from getting hit…hard! If you play against the Rams and land on your finger after getting hit, then there goes your season. The only way to heal is time and patience. Just do me one favour, don’t hold for any more field goals.
-So much for “Pacman” trying to start off fresh.
NHL
-Any fan of hockey has truly learned the fragility of life in this past year. First we start off with Mickey Renaud of the Windsor Spitfires who died of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (sudden thickening of the walls of the heart), on February 18, in his home in Tecumseh, Ontario. Then Luc Bourdon, of the Manitoba Moose, died in a tragic motorcycle accident, on May 19th, near his home in Shippagan, New Brunswick. Finally, Alexei Cherepanov, of Avangard Omsk in the newly formed KHL, collapsed on the bench after a shift, a victim of Hypertrophic Cardiomopathy, the same disease that claimed the life of Renaud. The combined age of these three gentlemen at the time of their death is 59, not even enough to make it to the current life expectancy in North America. These tragic deaths prove the statement that bad luck comes in threes. R.I.P. Mickey, Luc and Alexei.
Daily Dose
Is there anything other than game 6 of the ALCS?
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
08/02/08
Leading Off
Who is the only golfer in PGA Tour history to make a hole-in-one on a Par 4?
Free Throws
NHL
-Scotty Bowman is making waves and he hasn’t even jumped in the pool…yet. Bowman, was without question the greatest coach to ever step behind a bench in the NHL. He never played in the NHL because a head injury ended his career in junior. But the injury sure didn’t affect his coaching as he put together 16 straight winning seasons before going 18-18 with the sabres in 1986. Bowman has been involved in the Red Wings organization in some capacity for the past 15 years, but is now gone, as he heads for the Windy city. Bowman elected to become the Blackhawks “Senior Advisor”, an unnecessary position to say the least, now intensifying the rivalry between the Hawks and Wings. Just think of Don Cherry going to TSN. Yeah, that’s about what it feels like to be a Red Wings fan right now. You’re left with the awkward situation of having Ron MacLean and Kelly Hrudey do behind the mask every Saturday night. The real reason who Bowman is joining the Blackhawks is to work with his son Stan, who is director of hockey operations (as opposed to football operations?) for the Blackhawks. As far as I know the Red Wings aren’t bitter about the transfer. In fact, I don’t think there is any controversy in this story at all. Then why am I talking about it? Moving on!
NFL
-Lots of controversy in this story. The latest episode of As the Favre Turns, shows the Packers dishing out a $20M, 10-year contract to Brett Favre. Sounds kind of low, doesn’t it? That’s because they’re paying him not to play. That’s right, the Green Bay Packers are willing to pay a Hall of Fame Quarterback more than I’ll ever make in my lifetime, to stay away from the football field. Heck, I’ll stay away from the football field for 20 bucks. Favre was apparently considering the offer, but we’ll likely have to wait until Monday to get an answer, because that’s when Roger Goodell is expected to reinstate Favre. After that happens, the Packers are on the clock with 24 hours to sign him, release him, trade him, hide him in a big block of cheese or send him to the CFL, the official garbage disposal of the National Football League since 1958.
-Now The Sports Epidemic performs: Another Day at Panthers training camp, starring Steve Smith and Ken Lucas.
Steve Smith: I’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t grab me while I’m running my route.
Ken Lucas: You had a bug on your jersey. It could have been carrying Malaria, you should be thanking me.
SMACK!
Ken Lucas: What was that for?
Steve Smith: You had a bug on your face.
Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly what happened, but who’s counting anyways. That’s basically the way I see it. Receiver with anger issues angry with too much grabbing. DB defends himself. Receiver hulks up. DB gets thumped. Anyway you look at it, Steve Smith is out of the Panthers training camp for a while, with an almost definite suspension and fine. This is the 3rd such incident with Smith, the last of which, required anger management. Apparently Lucas suffered a black ey…THIS JUST IN: Brett Favre supports Snappers. Not the Fish silly, the lawn mowers.
SAL
-Fight! Fight! Fight! It’s not too often I mention the ole South Atlantic League, but when there’s a brawl like this one, I tend to stand up and take notice. There’s nothing wrong with a bench-clearing brawl, especially when tempers were as high as they were last night, but when you bring fans, no, paying customers, into to the fight with you, you’ve crossed the line. Julio Castillo was caught on video, throwing a baseball into the crowd (he was aiming at the dugout…poor aim). The baseball hit a fan in the forehead and sent him to the hospital. Fortunately Castillo was treated accordingly, being suspended for 60 games and charged with felonious assault. Fourteen other players and both managers were suspended. Which brings up one important question: Who’s going to play the next game? By the way , you can check out the video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZHYk5NxYek). You can see Castillo throwing the ball at 0:13.
ATP
-One question: How does it feel to be #1, Nadal?
Daily Dose
Victoria Azarenka Vs. Dinara Safina (Hey, it’s what I’m watching right now.)
Who is the only golfer in PGA Tour history to make a hole-in-one on a Par 4?
Free Throws
NHL
-Scotty Bowman is making waves and he hasn’t even jumped in the pool…yet. Bowman, was without question the greatest coach to ever step behind a bench in the NHL. He never played in the NHL because a head injury ended his career in junior. But the injury sure didn’t affect his coaching as he put together 16 straight winning seasons before going 18-18 with the sabres in 1986. Bowman has been involved in the Red Wings organization in some capacity for the past 15 years, but is now gone, as he heads for the Windy city. Bowman elected to become the Blackhawks “Senior Advisor”, an unnecessary position to say the least, now intensifying the rivalry between the Hawks and Wings. Just think of Don Cherry going to TSN. Yeah, that’s about what it feels like to be a Red Wings fan right now. You’re left with the awkward situation of having Ron MacLean and Kelly Hrudey do behind the mask every Saturday night. The real reason who Bowman is joining the Blackhawks is to work with his son Stan, who is director of hockey operations (as opposed to football operations?) for the Blackhawks. As far as I know the Red Wings aren’t bitter about the transfer. In fact, I don’t think there is any controversy in this story at all. Then why am I talking about it? Moving on!
NFL
-Lots of controversy in this story. The latest episode of As the Favre Turns, shows the Packers dishing out a $20M, 10-year contract to Brett Favre. Sounds kind of low, doesn’t it? That’s because they’re paying him not to play. That’s right, the Green Bay Packers are willing to pay a Hall of Fame Quarterback more than I’ll ever make in my lifetime, to stay away from the football field. Heck, I’ll stay away from the football field for 20 bucks. Favre was apparently considering the offer, but we’ll likely have to wait until Monday to get an answer, because that’s when Roger Goodell is expected to reinstate Favre. After that happens, the Packers are on the clock with 24 hours to sign him, release him, trade him, hide him in a big block of cheese or send him to the CFL, the official garbage disposal of the National Football League since 1958.
-Now The Sports Epidemic performs: Another Day at Panthers training camp, starring Steve Smith and Ken Lucas.
Steve Smith: I’d appreciate it if you wouldn’t grab me while I’m running my route.
Ken Lucas: You had a bug on your jersey. It could have been carrying Malaria, you should be thanking me.
SMACK!
Ken Lucas: What was that for?
Steve Smith: You had a bug on your face.
Okay, so maybe that’s not exactly what happened, but who’s counting anyways. That’s basically the way I see it. Receiver with anger issues angry with too much grabbing. DB defends himself. Receiver hulks up. DB gets thumped. Anyway you look at it, Steve Smith is out of the Panthers training camp for a while, with an almost definite suspension and fine. This is the 3rd such incident with Smith, the last of which, required anger management. Apparently Lucas suffered a black ey…THIS JUST IN: Brett Favre supports Snappers. Not the Fish silly, the lawn mowers.
SAL
-Fight! Fight! Fight! It’s not too often I mention the ole South Atlantic League, but when there’s a brawl like this one, I tend to stand up and take notice. There’s nothing wrong with a bench-clearing brawl, especially when tempers were as high as they were last night, but when you bring fans, no, paying customers, into to the fight with you, you’ve crossed the line. Julio Castillo was caught on video, throwing a baseball into the crowd (he was aiming at the dugout…poor aim). The baseball hit a fan in the forehead and sent him to the hospital. Fortunately Castillo was treated accordingly, being suspended for 60 games and charged with felonious assault. Fourteen other players and both managers were suspended. Which brings up one important question: Who’s going to play the next game? By the way , you can check out the video here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZHYk5NxYek). You can see Castillo throwing the ball at 0:13.
ATP
-One question: How does it feel to be #1, Nadal?
Daily Dose
Victoria Azarenka Vs. Dinara Safina (Hey, it’s what I’m watching right now.)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
07/31/08
Two days in a row, can you believe it?
Leading Off
-Fishing is the biggest participant sport in the world.
Free Throws
(It’s baseball trade deadline day today, so I’m looking at all the trades (that matter).)
MLB
-Ken Griffey, Jr. after 9 seasons of service with the Reds, has now left Cincinnati. He now joins a Chicago team that has won a World Series in the past 100 years. Griffey brings his 608 career home runs to the ChiSox, as they look to make a run for their 2nd World Championship in four years. Moving from the Sox to the Reds is pitcher Nick Masset and second baseman Danny Richar, needless to say that neither of them top the depth chart at their position. Griffey is basically a rental player, but could be with the White Sox for the 2009 season if he elects to use his contract option. Griffey brings with him his $13M/year contract, more than 16 times what Masset and Richar make combined!
-I hate these 3-team deals, so confusing, so I’ll just go over what each team got. First off we’ll start with the biggest name and that’s Manny Ramirez, who now moves his side show to the 2nd biggest market in sunny L.A. It’s no secret that “Manny being Manny” has grown tiresome to some in the BoSox organization. Manny, despite growing older with every swing of the bat, still maintains a high batting average and good power numbers. Manny always finds time to high five fans in the crowd, as well as place calls from his cubby in the green monster. Some don’t appreciate his foolishness, others are willing to look the other way as long is he delivers. Personally I would rather him take the game more seriously, but how can you argue with a .312 career average and 510 home runs. The Dodgers are one of many teams this year to put the “World Series or bust” tattoo on their forehead. The Dodgers lost a couple of prospects in the deal, so only time will tell if this pays off for the Dodgers.
-I’m sorry but the only upside I see in this deal for the Pirates is that now Andy LaRoche gets to play with his brother Adam. Bryan Morris was a first round draft pick, but after going through Tommy John surgery, he’s fallen off the table faster than a nasty curve. Andy LaRoche is a nice guy to fill a hole, but a former 21st round draft pick isn’t going to cover up the hole left by Jason Bay.
-Finally we get to the Red Sox, who won this trade in my opinion. They got Manny out of Boston and brought in a player who actually has very comparable stats to a young Manny Ramirez. Of course we don’t know how Bay will develop, but he’s Canadian, so what’s the worst that could happen. Bay is only 30 years old compared with a 36-year old, Ramirez. Manny Ramirez is also worth $19M per year, (a number which is frowned upon in the Marlins organization), while Bay is only making $6M. it’s just my opinion, but I think the Pirates got fleeced.
Daily Dose
Los Angeles Angels @ New York Yankees (As a rule I don’t encourage people to watch Yankee games, but hey, it’s “Pudge” Rodriguez’ debut)
Leading Off
-Fishing is the biggest participant sport in the world.
Free Throws
(It’s baseball trade deadline day today, so I’m looking at all the trades (that matter).)
MLB
-Ken Griffey, Jr. after 9 seasons of service with the Reds, has now left Cincinnati. He now joins a Chicago team that has won a World Series in the past 100 years. Griffey brings his 608 career home runs to the ChiSox, as they look to make a run for their 2nd World Championship in four years. Moving from the Sox to the Reds is pitcher Nick Masset and second baseman Danny Richar, needless to say that neither of them top the depth chart at their position. Griffey is basically a rental player, but could be with the White Sox for the 2009 season if he elects to use his contract option. Griffey brings with him his $13M/year contract, more than 16 times what Masset and Richar make combined!
-I hate these 3-team deals, so confusing, so I’ll just go over what each team got. First off we’ll start with the biggest name and that’s Manny Ramirez, who now moves his side show to the 2nd biggest market in sunny L.A. It’s no secret that “Manny being Manny” has grown tiresome to some in the BoSox organization. Manny, despite growing older with every swing of the bat, still maintains a high batting average and good power numbers. Manny always finds time to high five fans in the crowd, as well as place calls from his cubby in the green monster. Some don’t appreciate his foolishness, others are willing to look the other way as long is he delivers. Personally I would rather him take the game more seriously, but how can you argue with a .312 career average and 510 home runs. The Dodgers are one of many teams this year to put the “World Series or bust” tattoo on their forehead. The Dodgers lost a couple of prospects in the deal, so only time will tell if this pays off for the Dodgers.
-I’m sorry but the only upside I see in this deal for the Pirates is that now Andy LaRoche gets to play with his brother Adam. Bryan Morris was a first round draft pick, but after going through Tommy John surgery, he’s fallen off the table faster than a nasty curve. Andy LaRoche is a nice guy to fill a hole, but a former 21st round draft pick isn’t going to cover up the hole left by Jason Bay.
-Finally we get to the Red Sox, who won this trade in my opinion. They got Manny out of Boston and brought in a player who actually has very comparable stats to a young Manny Ramirez. Of course we don’t know how Bay will develop, but he’s Canadian, so what’s the worst that could happen. Bay is only 30 years old compared with a 36-year old, Ramirez. Manny Ramirez is also worth $19M per year, (a number which is frowned upon in the Marlins organization), while Bay is only making $6M. it’s just my opinion, but I think the Pirates got fleeced.
Daily Dose
Los Angeles Angels @ New York Yankees (As a rule I don’t encourage people to watch Yankee games, but hey, it’s “Pudge” Rodriguez’ debut)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
07/30/08
I’ve been absent as of late, but I want you to know that there is a very good reason for this. It is a combination of my being on vacation and my relatively low work ethic. There, happy now? Let’s get to today’s edition.
Leading Off
-Answer to Thursday’s trivia question: Steffi Graf is the only tennis player to win all four Grand Slams at least 4 times.
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”
-John Wooden
Free Throws
(A lot of news to get to, but I’ve decided to keep this short or else I’ll never get this done.)
NFL
-If you think I’m going to talk about Brett Favre, then you’re wrong! I am indeed going to talk about the Green Bay Packers of which there is a very good chance that Brett Favre will not be a part of. I’m not sure who to blame in this scenario. I could blame the Packers for taking their time, not being decisive and giving Aaron Rodgers nightmares. Or I could blame Favre for coming back in the first place. It’s a rare occasion that I sit on the fence, but when there’s man-eating Alligator’s on either side, I find it very hard to jump off. One thing I can say though, Is that the Packers are doing nothing but hurting themselves by taking their time. The closer we get to pre-season, the less a team is going to want to bring in Favre and possibly mess up their chemistry. The Packers better make up there mind or they might find Favre showing up at Lambeau in purple.
MLB
-So, how ‘bout them Angels. I hear they just added a pretty good bat to the lineup. What’s his name again? Oh right, MARK TEIXEIRA! Yes that’s the .540 slugging, 40-home run hitting, Mark Teixeira that we’ve come to know and love. He was traded for up-and-coming 1st baseman Casey Kotchman and minor league pitcher Stephen Marek. The usually timid Angels have finally decided to drop the gloves and come out swinging for the World Series, so to speak. This deal could, however, backfire on the Angels if they don’t win the series this year. Teixeira is in the last year of his one-year contract and is expected to demand in excess of $20M per season. A figure the Angels won’t be able to pay, if they expect to keep Vlad Guerrero and John Lackey, amid others on an all-star roster.
-This is breaking news that will already be broken by the time I get this posted. The Yankees have solved their short-term catching problems by acquiring a far more likable Rodriguez. Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez was traded from his Detroit Tigers for relief pitcher Kyle Farnsworth. Instead of just calling up a minor-league catcher, Hank Steinbrenner had to prove his endless wealth by signing yet another multiple All-Star, this time a 14-time All-Star. But hold the phone just one minute, was this deal really worth it for the Yankees. When you look at the Yankees they have one glaring weakness, Pitching. Apparently Steinbrenner is more concerned with getting the better player than building a more complete team. Look at the Yankees lineup. A-Rod, Jeter, Giambi, Abreu and Damon. Do you really think that another bat will help them that much. What will the Yankees do when Posada comes back? Did you think of that hank? A $200M roster and out of a playoff spot. What does that tell you?
NBA
-Quickly moving on to the NBA and with little time to spare. Tim “the tool man” Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in the NBA betting scandal. All that needs to be said is that the NBA is crazy if they think this thing is limited to “one rogue official.” I feel a feeling this thing is bigger than Barry Bonds’ right bicep. My intuition isn’t normally wrong, unless you count that Wimbledon match that I completely misinterpreted, but then again I’ve been saying that Favre will return since the beginning and look who’s laughing now. I have a feeling those calls Donaghy made to Scott Foster before and after games may have something to do with it. But It’s just a hunch.
Daily Dose
Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers (Hurry up it’s already started!)
Leading Off
-Answer to Thursday’s trivia question: Steffi Graf is the only tennis player to win all four Grand Slams at least 4 times.
“It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”
-John Wooden
Free Throws
(A lot of news to get to, but I’ve decided to keep this short or else I’ll never get this done.)
NFL
-If you think I’m going to talk about Brett Favre, then you’re wrong! I am indeed going to talk about the Green Bay Packers of which there is a very good chance that Brett Favre will not be a part of. I’m not sure who to blame in this scenario. I could blame the Packers for taking their time, not being decisive and giving Aaron Rodgers nightmares. Or I could blame Favre for coming back in the first place. It’s a rare occasion that I sit on the fence, but when there’s man-eating Alligator’s on either side, I find it very hard to jump off. One thing I can say though, Is that the Packers are doing nothing but hurting themselves by taking their time. The closer we get to pre-season, the less a team is going to want to bring in Favre and possibly mess up their chemistry. The Packers better make up there mind or they might find Favre showing up at Lambeau in purple.
MLB
-So, how ‘bout them Angels. I hear they just added a pretty good bat to the lineup. What’s his name again? Oh right, MARK TEIXEIRA! Yes that’s the .540 slugging, 40-home run hitting, Mark Teixeira that we’ve come to know and love. He was traded for up-and-coming 1st baseman Casey Kotchman and minor league pitcher Stephen Marek. The usually timid Angels have finally decided to drop the gloves and come out swinging for the World Series, so to speak. This deal could, however, backfire on the Angels if they don’t win the series this year. Teixeira is in the last year of his one-year contract and is expected to demand in excess of $20M per season. A figure the Angels won’t be able to pay, if they expect to keep Vlad Guerrero and John Lackey, amid others on an all-star roster.
-This is breaking news that will already be broken by the time I get this posted. The Yankees have solved their short-term catching problems by acquiring a far more likable Rodriguez. Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez was traded from his Detroit Tigers for relief pitcher Kyle Farnsworth. Instead of just calling up a minor-league catcher, Hank Steinbrenner had to prove his endless wealth by signing yet another multiple All-Star, this time a 14-time All-Star. But hold the phone just one minute, was this deal really worth it for the Yankees. When you look at the Yankees they have one glaring weakness, Pitching. Apparently Steinbrenner is more concerned with getting the better player than building a more complete team. Look at the Yankees lineup. A-Rod, Jeter, Giambi, Abreu and Damon. Do you really think that another bat will help them that much. What will the Yankees do when Posada comes back? Did you think of that hank? A $200M roster and out of a playoff spot. What does that tell you?
NBA
-Quickly moving on to the NBA and with little time to spare. Tim “the tool man” Donaghy was sentenced to 15 months in prison for his role in the NBA betting scandal. All that needs to be said is that the NBA is crazy if they think this thing is limited to “one rogue official.” I feel a feeling this thing is bigger than Barry Bonds’ right bicep. My intuition isn’t normally wrong, unless you count that Wimbledon match that I completely misinterpreted, but then again I’ve been saying that Favre will return since the beginning and look who’s laughing now. I have a feeling those calls Donaghy made to Scott Foster before and after games may have something to do with it. But It’s just a hunch.
Daily Dose
Chicago Cubs @ Milwaukee Brewers (Hurry up it’s already started!)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
07/17/08
Leading Off
-Who is the only tennis player to win all Grand Slam events at least four times?
Free Throws
MLB
-Roger Clemens could possibly be convicted by a broken TV. Kirk Radomski, the alleged steroid distributor to Clemens, said that he found receipts for HGH when he went to move his broken television off his dresser. Every day there seems to be a new twist in the Clemens case and every day he seems to wiggle his way out of it. I’d be willing to bet that he still doesn’t get convicted after all this. But could someone explain to me why they can’t just give him a drug test and get this all over with.
-What an All-Star game! It was just as confusing as it always way, but enjoyable nonetheless. I watched 8 innings of the game, but only got to see half of it. That’s because the midsummer classic lasted 15 innings this year, until it was ended by a Michael Young sac fly that Justin Morneau scored on. Bud Selig said that the game wasn’t going to end in a tie like in 2002, so the game moved on. Mariano Rivera pitched 1 2/3 innings of shutout ball in front of the hometown crowd and A-Rod actually played. Canadians were represented well at the all-star game with Russell Martin Justin Morneau and Ryan Dempster all participating. J.D. Drew took home MVP honours.
NFL
-With spygate, steroid and drug use, what is the NFL pouring it‘s money into? To see if players are using gang signs in their touchdown celebrations. Personally, I hope they find some. The players using them would never see it coming. They think nobody understands the signs except gang members. Then, all of a sudden, BUSTED! I don’t see gang violence or signs as being a huge problem in the NFL. Sure you get the odd situation, but ignorance is bliss. If we don’t know they’re gang signs, does it really matter. Apparently, this (http://www.nflfootballbettingline.com/files/2007/12/peyton-manning.jpg) is the sign for victory.
Cycling
-I apologize, but I’ve become completely uninterested in le Tour de France. Maybe it’s because the Canadian is in 80th place, but I just can’t follow a race I can’t watch. Actually it’s because of all the doping surrounded around the race. AGAIN! This is starting to get ridiculous. Cycling is becoming like Track and Baseball, where HGH is just accepted. 2 riders have been ejected already. Last years winner was dethroned because of banned substances. I’m going to call right now that at least 50% of cyclists in this race are on steroids. I have a feeling this thing is bigger than we think.
PGA
-Here’s how much publicity golf gets without Tiger: I just realised that the British Open is on right now.
Daily Dose
-New York Mets @ Cincinnati Reds. Watch to see if the Mets can continue their nine-game winning streak that they started before the break.
-Who is the only tennis player to win all Grand Slam events at least four times?
Free Throws
MLB
-Roger Clemens could possibly be convicted by a broken TV. Kirk Radomski, the alleged steroid distributor to Clemens, said that he found receipts for HGH when he went to move his broken television off his dresser. Every day there seems to be a new twist in the Clemens case and every day he seems to wiggle his way out of it. I’d be willing to bet that he still doesn’t get convicted after all this. But could someone explain to me why they can’t just give him a drug test and get this all over with.
-What an All-Star game! It was just as confusing as it always way, but enjoyable nonetheless. I watched 8 innings of the game, but only got to see half of it. That’s because the midsummer classic lasted 15 innings this year, until it was ended by a Michael Young sac fly that Justin Morneau scored on. Bud Selig said that the game wasn’t going to end in a tie like in 2002, so the game moved on. Mariano Rivera pitched 1 2/3 innings of shutout ball in front of the hometown crowd and A-Rod actually played. Canadians were represented well at the all-star game with Russell Martin Justin Morneau and Ryan Dempster all participating. J.D. Drew took home MVP honours.
NFL
-With spygate, steroid and drug use, what is the NFL pouring it‘s money into? To see if players are using gang signs in their touchdown celebrations. Personally, I hope they find some. The players using them would never see it coming. They think nobody understands the signs except gang members. Then, all of a sudden, BUSTED! I don’t see gang violence or signs as being a huge problem in the NFL. Sure you get the odd situation, but ignorance is bliss. If we don’t know they’re gang signs, does it really matter. Apparently, this (http://www.nflfootballbettingline.com/files/2007/12/peyton-manning.jpg) is the sign for victory.
Cycling
-I apologize, but I’ve become completely uninterested in le Tour de France. Maybe it’s because the Canadian is in 80th place, but I just can’t follow a race I can’t watch. Actually it’s because of all the doping surrounded around the race. AGAIN! This is starting to get ridiculous. Cycling is becoming like Track and Baseball, where HGH is just accepted. 2 riders have been ejected already. Last years winner was dethroned because of banned substances. I’m going to call right now that at least 50% of cyclists in this race are on steroids. I have a feeling this thing is bigger than we think.
PGA
-Here’s how much publicity golf gets without Tiger: I just realised that the British Open is on right now.
Daily Dose
-New York Mets @ Cincinnati Reds. Watch to see if the Mets can continue their nine-game winning streak that they started before the break.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
07/15/08
I know I’ve been late a lot lately, so I’ve been trying to find a solution. I’ve been really busy lately and haven’t had the time to write. So me and my messed up logic decides that I’m going to write more! That’s right The Sports Epidemic is going daily! Instead of taking 3 hours to write an incredibly long posts that no one reads, I’m going to write for 1 hour to make more manageable posts. I’ll also be adding a new section! This new blog is now available with half the fat of the regular!
Leading Off
-The San Diego Chargers are named after a credit card.
Free Throws
MLB
-How could I write this post without mentioning the (legendary) fight between Jose Canseco and Vai Sikahema. I didn’t watch this fight anywhere (although I did see clips) because apparently there were some media restrictions, but apparently Jose Canseco got beat down! Anybody who picked Jose Canseco to win this fight either has a brain defect or didn’t know that Vai is a former boxer and fought in the National Golden Gloves boxing tournament. But even I didn’t think Canseco would get KO’d in the first round!
Canseco had a 7-inch height advantage, but even with all those steroids packed into his body, he couldn’t take down a man who would have to reach up to shake his hand. I laugh at Canseco because every time he tries to gain popularity, it backfires. He started out on the Oakland Athletics where he was part of the bash brothers with teammate Mark McGwire, then there was steroids, then who can forget his books Juiced and Vindicated and now getting beat up by a 5-9 mini-me in 96 seconds. Next up for Jose: Dancing With the Stars.
-Part of the reason I’m so late writing this edition, is because I was watching the State Farm home run derby. Colin Cowherd may not like it, but that’s his loss. Josh Hamilton put on a show. Demolishing Bobby Abreu’s record of 24 home runs in one round with 28 of his own. He has Yankee Stadium cheering all night. He didn’t win the derby because he couldn’t match Justin Morneau’s (Canadian!) 5 homers in the last round. Morneau may have won, but this was definitely Hamilton’s night. He captivated a crowd and millions of viewers around north America with his awesome power (3 bombs over 500ft.), while also being able to share his story of overcoming a heroin addiction to playing in the MLB. Sounds like a winner if I ever heard one.
NFL
-I laughed so hard when I heard this story. Many of you may have heard about this before, but I had not. It turns out the Washington Redskins have been in a 16-year debate with the American Indians over the teams name. When I first heard this story I thought it was crazy. That is until I searched a little deeper. As it turns out the Redskins name may have actually been designed to be racially offensive. Time for a history lesson. In 1932 George Marshall bought an NFL franchise and called them the Boston Braves. The Braves then moved to Fenway Park in 1936 and renamed the team. Marshall was thought to be a racist and the name Redskins was thought to be a racial slur. I still think it’s crazy to debate a team name (hey I cheer for the New jersey Devils), but it turns out those Indians, err, native Americans, have a point.
-If you thought that you could get through this blog without me mentioning Brett Favre, then you thought wrong. The Favre situation has heated up with Favre asking for a release from his contract. Then the Packers telling him to go sit on the bench and back up Aaron Rodgers. I don’t know why the Packers said that. If they sit Brett Favre on the bench, they’ll be fired before they leave the stadium, especially with a community owned team. This is starting to get ridiculous though, on the part of Brett Favre. Just give us an answer. Are you coming back with the Packers or not. We just want an answer. Packers fans in Wisconsin are having rallies with cheese perched on their head, begging you to give them an answer. I’m all for some good suspense, but the summer heat is starting to get to me and I just think enough is enough.
7th Inning Stretch
-My friend is lazy, so he probably won’t write everyday. I’m just going to post this section when he gives me something.
Buzzer Beater
(The Buzzer Beater award will only be posted on the regular Tuesday, Friday and Saturday edition of the blog. Hey, that’s today!)
-The Buzzer Beater award for July 15 goes to…Josh Hamilton. Sorry Justin Morneau, you did your best, but I’m sorry to say that you didn’t deserve that home run crown. Congratulations to Hamilton on almost winning the home run derby in the house that Ruth built.
Tiger Woods - 1
Kevin Youkilis - 1
Jie Zheng - 1
Matt Kemp - 1
Roy Halladay - 1
Conor Jackson - 1
Rafael Nadal - 1
Justin Morneau - 1
Josh Hamilton - 1
Daily Dose
(I promised you a new section and here it is. I’ll give you the game/event to watch for every single day of the year. That’s 36, 525 times a century!)
-Today’s daily dose: The MLB All-Star game, duh!
-Remember, the next edition is tomorrow and don’t forget it!
Leading Off
-The San Diego Chargers are named after a credit card.
Free Throws
MLB
-How could I write this post without mentioning the (legendary) fight between Jose Canseco and Vai Sikahema. I didn’t watch this fight anywhere (although I did see clips) because apparently there were some media restrictions, but apparently Jose Canseco got beat down! Anybody who picked Jose Canseco to win this fight either has a brain defect or didn’t know that Vai is a former boxer and fought in the National Golden Gloves boxing tournament. But even I didn’t think Canseco would get KO’d in the first round!
Canseco had a 7-inch height advantage, but even with all those steroids packed into his body, he couldn’t take down a man who would have to reach up to shake his hand. I laugh at Canseco because every time he tries to gain popularity, it backfires. He started out on the Oakland Athletics where he was part of the bash brothers with teammate Mark McGwire, then there was steroids, then who can forget his books Juiced and Vindicated and now getting beat up by a 5-9 mini-me in 96 seconds. Next up for Jose: Dancing With the Stars.
-Part of the reason I’m so late writing this edition, is because I was watching the State Farm home run derby. Colin Cowherd may not like it, but that’s his loss. Josh Hamilton put on a show. Demolishing Bobby Abreu’s record of 24 home runs in one round with 28 of his own. He has Yankee Stadium cheering all night. He didn’t win the derby because he couldn’t match Justin Morneau’s (Canadian!) 5 homers in the last round. Morneau may have won, but this was definitely Hamilton’s night. He captivated a crowd and millions of viewers around north America with his awesome power (3 bombs over 500ft.), while also being able to share his story of overcoming a heroin addiction to playing in the MLB. Sounds like a winner if I ever heard one.
NFL
-I laughed so hard when I heard this story. Many of you may have heard about this before, but I had not. It turns out the Washington Redskins have been in a 16-year debate with the American Indians over the teams name. When I first heard this story I thought it was crazy. That is until I searched a little deeper. As it turns out the Redskins name may have actually been designed to be racially offensive. Time for a history lesson. In 1932 George Marshall bought an NFL franchise and called them the Boston Braves. The Braves then moved to Fenway Park in 1936 and renamed the team. Marshall was thought to be a racist and the name Redskins was thought to be a racial slur. I still think it’s crazy to debate a team name (hey I cheer for the New jersey Devils), but it turns out those Indians, err, native Americans, have a point.
-If you thought that you could get through this blog without me mentioning Brett Favre, then you thought wrong. The Favre situation has heated up with Favre asking for a release from his contract. Then the Packers telling him to go sit on the bench and back up Aaron Rodgers. I don’t know why the Packers said that. If they sit Brett Favre on the bench, they’ll be fired before they leave the stadium, especially with a community owned team. This is starting to get ridiculous though, on the part of Brett Favre. Just give us an answer. Are you coming back with the Packers or not. We just want an answer. Packers fans in Wisconsin are having rallies with cheese perched on their head, begging you to give them an answer. I’m all for some good suspense, but the summer heat is starting to get to me and I just think enough is enough.
7th Inning Stretch
-My friend is lazy, so he probably won’t write everyday. I’m just going to post this section when he gives me something.
Buzzer Beater
(The Buzzer Beater award will only be posted on the regular Tuesday, Friday and Saturday edition of the blog. Hey, that’s today!)
-The Buzzer Beater award for July 15 goes to…Josh Hamilton. Sorry Justin Morneau, you did your best, but I’m sorry to say that you didn’t deserve that home run crown. Congratulations to Hamilton on almost winning the home run derby in the house that Ruth built.
Tiger Woods - 1
Kevin Youkilis - 1
Jie Zheng - 1
Matt Kemp - 1
Roy Halladay - 1
Conor Jackson - 1
Rafael Nadal - 1
Justin Morneau - 1
Josh Hamilton - 1
Daily Dose
(I promised you a new section and here it is. I’ll give you the game/event to watch for every single day of the year. That’s 36, 525 times a century!)
-Today’s daily dose: The MLB All-Star game, duh!
-Remember, the next edition is tomorrow and don’t forget it!
Friday, July 11, 2008
07/11/08
Leading Off
-Answer to Tuesday’s trivia question: Baseball is the most common cause of eye injuries in the U.S.
-“If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat.”
-Herschel Walker
Free Throws
NBA
-I’m not a Clippers fan, but I can’t help feel sorry for them after what Elton Brand did. Brand opted out of his contract, so that he could give the Clippers more room to sign another player (which turned out to be Baron Davis), then expected to sign back with the team. Or at least until a better offer came along. I don’t think we’ll ever know all the facts, as both sides seem to be holding back information. The Clippers allegedly offered Brand a contract, saying he could take it if he wanted to or he could leave. Brand said that since he didn’t want the offer, that he decided to look elsewhere. That’s not what Mike Dunleavy, the Clippers coach, had to say. Mike said, “We raised the offer to $75M and $81M.” Each side seems to be twisting the story to make them look like the good guy, so the question is, which story is closer to the truth? I tend to lean towards the Clippers, just because this story reeks of “gold-digger athlete.” The only thing that doesn’t add up is why he only took $100K more per year, to play for the 76ers. Whatever happened to hometown discount. Brand never signed a contract, so he had the right to leave, but it will be very hard for anybody to trust what he, or agent David Falk, says in the future. I feel mostly sorry for Baron Davis. Not so sorry that I pity him, because he’s still making over $10M a year, but he’s on his own now. Maggette bolted for the Warriors and Brand’s gone to Philly. I’ll finish this story with a quote by Baron Davis after he was asked why he didn’t back out of his contract once brand left, just because it’s so ironic. “I’m a man of my word. I committed to the Clippers and they committed to me.”
MLB
-The Cubbies couldn’t let the Brew Crew get away with signing Sabathia, so they had to go and get their own ace. The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics earlier this week. Harden (5-1) has a great ERA at 2.34, the best of his career so far. He also holds a 1.14 WHIP currently good enough for 11th in the majors and 10 points below his career average. Harden joins pitchers Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster (Canadian!) to form possibly the deepest rotation in the Majors.
-An interesting fact I just found out. The 2008 all-star game is sponsored by Fruit of The Loom!
-Speaking of the all-star game, it has a new participant. His name is Evan Longoria and he’s the future rookie of the year (yes I’m calling it now). He beat out, among others, Jason Giambi’s (hooray) moustache campaign and Jermaine Dye. Dye may have been a better pick statistically, but hey, the MLB is all about biased voting. Longoria along with Geovany Soto and Kosuke Fukudome will add an interesting side story, as rookies in the all-star game.
NHL
-The Ray Emery saga is over and I hope he speaks Russian. Emery signed a one-year deal with Atlant Mytischy of the new Continental Hockey League. Emery apparently got no interest from other NHL clubs after he was released from the Senators. He will join Chris Simon as the first Canadians to join the league from the NHL. That’s a good job of killing two birds with one stone by the NHL. Well done!
NCAA
-After failing his Scholastic Aptitude Test, twice, Brandon Jennings has decided to change his route from the NCAA to Europe. Hold on a minute, failed it twice? Seriously? Remember, this is the same test that Carmelo Anthony has to pass to play for Syracuse. I don’t know much about Anthony, but I don’t think he’s the brightest crayon in the box. Besides Jennings lack of intelligence, there is the fact that he is actually playing in Europe. Will this help his stock or hurt his stock? I don’t this this will hurt him, as he’ll be playing with professionals, similar to Victor Hedman of Modo. Will this influence more players to go for Europe instead of college? Probably not, but it depends on how he does. If he comes into the NBA and starts dishing out double-double’s faster than your local Tim Horton’s, than that could be enough to persuade someone to look at Europe. But for the time being, I don’t see the NCAA as being in any kind of trouble.
-I guess this story belongs in the NCAA section. I put this in here because it involves the Rose Bowl. Don’t know what it is yet? Well, do you know this name: Jim Purol? If you Google image his name, you may find him with many straws in his mouth. Why the straws, you ask? Well he holds the record for most straws held in a mouth at once. Now he also holds the record for most seats sat in during a two-day span. He sat in 39, 250 seats in that 48-hour span. Here’s some stats for you. That’s 818 per hour and 14 per minute! But he didn’t stop there. He’s still going until he sits in all of the 92, 542 Rose Bowl seats. If any of you don’t think this is a sport, I would challenge you to try and beat it.
CFL
-The first loss always hurts the most, but it has to happen sometime. The Al’s lost last night to the Calgary Stampeders. The Stamps came back from a 1st half 17-10 deficit to win 23-19. Terrible second half by the Al’s that’s all I have to say, because I have other things to move onto.
-More important than the Al’s losing is the Argo’s losing. Once again the Argonaut’s were beat by one player, but this time he was on defense. The Edmonton Eskimos has back-to-back Jacks(on) as Tristan Jackson scored two touchdowns: One on an interception and one on a kick return. It was a wacky game with some wacky plays that I don’t have time to get into at the moment. If you have the time, check out the highlights of the game (I know that tsn.ca has a video). You’ll be amazed by the catches Arland Bruce and Johnnie Morant made. All that’s important though, is that the Argonauts lost. It makes me feel a lot better about the Al’s losing.
-I was very glad to see some CFL news on espn.com, explaining that you can/could watch a CFL game online at ESPN360. While I think it’s great to get some exposure south of the border, I think it would also be nice if we could get some exposure north of the border!!! Whatever happened to CFL on CBC. My country’s national channel and they don’t even show the CFL anymore? What’s next, no more HNIC? We’ve already lost the HNIC anthem, next they fire Cherry and Cole, then the whole thing falls apart. You can watch every game on TSN, why not at least one a week on CBC. If CBC was not the only possible way that I could watch sports, Than I would consider boycotting CBC sports altogether! HNIC included!
NFL
-First there was Joakim Noah, now Matt Jones, wide receiver of the Jacksonville Jaguars, was arrested with possession of cocaine. Police searched Jones’ car and found a plastic bag that contained cocaine and a jar that had marijuana residue. The police found 6 grams of the white powder. Apparently Jones was cutting the coke with a credit card. I wonder if it was a MasterCard. Plastic Bag…$5, six grams of cocaine…$180, Getaway car…$25K, Using your MasterCard to cut your drugs…priceless. There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s MasterCard, proud sponsor of stoned athletes since 1969.
Cycling
-I’ve been doing a lot of apologizing lately and don’t thing I’m going to stop the trend now. I would like to apologize to all you hardcore cycling fans. When I said there were no Canadians in this years’ Tour de France, I was sorely mistaken. There is indeed one Canadian in the race. His name is Ryder Hesjedal and he is currently holding down the 94th spot in the race around France. I’m got going to completely ditch Robbie McEwen, although I must admit, at the 113th spot, he might as well not be racing. Kim Kirchen currently has the yellow jersey, but I haven’t been following the tour as much as I thought I would, so I really don’t much about that. I have been following it enough to know that former yellow jersey holder/wearer Romain Feillu is now in 136th spot. That makes me feel better about McEwen.
7th Inning Stretch
Actions may speak louder than words, but words speak louder than silence!
Buzzer Beater
-The Buzzer Beater award for July 11 goes to…Justin Morneau. A five-for-five night? Are you kidding me? Morneau finished the night just a triple away from the cycle, driving in two runs. He boosted his batting average to .324, good enough for 7th in the Majors. Morneau would’ve won this award on skill alone, but the fact that he’s Canadian and shares a first name with me, definitely didn’t hurt him.
Tiger Woods - 1
Kevin Youkilis - 1
Zie Jheng - 1
Matt Kemp - 1
Roy Halladay - 1
Conor Jackson - 1
Rafael Nadal - 1
Justin Morneau - 1
Next edition coming Sunday, July 13. Until then, have a good lifelock.com 400 (It’s a NASCAR race, silly).
-Answer to Tuesday’s trivia question: Baseball is the most common cause of eye injuries in the U.S.
-“If you train hard, you’ll not only be hard, you’ll be hard to beat.”
-Herschel Walker
Free Throws
NBA
-I’m not a Clippers fan, but I can’t help feel sorry for them after what Elton Brand did. Brand opted out of his contract, so that he could give the Clippers more room to sign another player (which turned out to be Baron Davis), then expected to sign back with the team. Or at least until a better offer came along. I don’t think we’ll ever know all the facts, as both sides seem to be holding back information. The Clippers allegedly offered Brand a contract, saying he could take it if he wanted to or he could leave. Brand said that since he didn’t want the offer, that he decided to look elsewhere. That’s not what Mike Dunleavy, the Clippers coach, had to say. Mike said, “We raised the offer to $75M and $81M.” Each side seems to be twisting the story to make them look like the good guy, so the question is, which story is closer to the truth? I tend to lean towards the Clippers, just because this story reeks of “gold-digger athlete.” The only thing that doesn’t add up is why he only took $100K more per year, to play for the 76ers. Whatever happened to hometown discount. Brand never signed a contract, so he had the right to leave, but it will be very hard for anybody to trust what he, or agent David Falk, says in the future. I feel mostly sorry for Baron Davis. Not so sorry that I pity him, because he’s still making over $10M a year, but he’s on his own now. Maggette bolted for the Warriors and Brand’s gone to Philly. I’ll finish this story with a quote by Baron Davis after he was asked why he didn’t back out of his contract once brand left, just because it’s so ironic. “I’m a man of my word. I committed to the Clippers and they committed to me.”
MLB
-The Cubbies couldn’t let the Brew Crew get away with signing Sabathia, so they had to go and get their own ace. The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Rich Harden from the Oakland Athletics earlier this week. Harden (5-1) has a great ERA at 2.34, the best of his career so far. He also holds a 1.14 WHIP currently good enough for 11th in the majors and 10 points below his career average. Harden joins pitchers Carlos Zambrano and Ryan Dempster (Canadian!) to form possibly the deepest rotation in the Majors.
-An interesting fact I just found out. The 2008 all-star game is sponsored by Fruit of The Loom!
-Speaking of the all-star game, it has a new participant. His name is Evan Longoria and he’s the future rookie of the year (yes I’m calling it now). He beat out, among others, Jason Giambi’s (hooray) moustache campaign and Jermaine Dye. Dye may have been a better pick statistically, but hey, the MLB is all about biased voting. Longoria along with Geovany Soto and Kosuke Fukudome will add an interesting side story, as rookies in the all-star game.
NHL
-The Ray Emery saga is over and I hope he speaks Russian. Emery signed a one-year deal with Atlant Mytischy of the new Continental Hockey League. Emery apparently got no interest from other NHL clubs after he was released from the Senators. He will join Chris Simon as the first Canadians to join the league from the NHL. That’s a good job of killing two birds with one stone by the NHL. Well done!
NCAA
-After failing his Scholastic Aptitude Test, twice, Brandon Jennings has decided to change his route from the NCAA to Europe. Hold on a minute, failed it twice? Seriously? Remember, this is the same test that Carmelo Anthony has to pass to play for Syracuse. I don’t know much about Anthony, but I don’t think he’s the brightest crayon in the box. Besides Jennings lack of intelligence, there is the fact that he is actually playing in Europe. Will this help his stock or hurt his stock? I don’t this this will hurt him, as he’ll be playing with professionals, similar to Victor Hedman of Modo. Will this influence more players to go for Europe instead of college? Probably not, but it depends on how he does. If he comes into the NBA and starts dishing out double-double’s faster than your local Tim Horton’s, than that could be enough to persuade someone to look at Europe. But for the time being, I don’t see the NCAA as being in any kind of trouble.
-I guess this story belongs in the NCAA section. I put this in here because it involves the Rose Bowl. Don’t know what it is yet? Well, do you know this name: Jim Purol? If you Google image his name, you may find him with many straws in his mouth. Why the straws, you ask? Well he holds the record for most straws held in a mouth at once. Now he also holds the record for most seats sat in during a two-day span. He sat in 39, 250 seats in that 48-hour span. Here’s some stats for you. That’s 818 per hour and 14 per minute! But he didn’t stop there. He’s still going until he sits in all of the 92, 542 Rose Bowl seats. If any of you don’t think this is a sport, I would challenge you to try and beat it.
CFL
-The first loss always hurts the most, but it has to happen sometime. The Al’s lost last night to the Calgary Stampeders. The Stamps came back from a 1st half 17-10 deficit to win 23-19. Terrible second half by the Al’s that’s all I have to say, because I have other things to move onto.
-More important than the Al’s losing is the Argo’s losing. Once again the Argonaut’s were beat by one player, but this time he was on defense. The Edmonton Eskimos has back-to-back Jacks(on) as Tristan Jackson scored two touchdowns: One on an interception and one on a kick return. It was a wacky game with some wacky plays that I don’t have time to get into at the moment. If you have the time, check out the highlights of the game (I know that tsn.ca has a video). You’ll be amazed by the catches Arland Bruce and Johnnie Morant made. All that’s important though, is that the Argonauts lost. It makes me feel a lot better about the Al’s losing.
-I was very glad to see some CFL news on espn.com, explaining that you can/could watch a CFL game online at ESPN360. While I think it’s great to get some exposure south of the border, I think it would also be nice if we could get some exposure north of the border!!! Whatever happened to CFL on CBC. My country’s national channel and they don’t even show the CFL anymore? What’s next, no more HNIC? We’ve already lost the HNIC anthem, next they fire Cherry and Cole, then the whole thing falls apart. You can watch every game on TSN, why not at least one a week on CBC. If CBC was not the only possible way that I could watch sports, Than I would consider boycotting CBC sports altogether! HNIC included!
NFL
-First there was Joakim Noah, now Matt Jones, wide receiver of the Jacksonville Jaguars, was arrested with possession of cocaine. Police searched Jones’ car and found a plastic bag that contained cocaine and a jar that had marijuana residue. The police found 6 grams of the white powder. Apparently Jones was cutting the coke with a credit card. I wonder if it was a MasterCard. Plastic Bag…$5, six grams of cocaine…$180, Getaway car…$25K, Using your MasterCard to cut your drugs…priceless. There are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s MasterCard, proud sponsor of stoned athletes since 1969.
Cycling
-I’ve been doing a lot of apologizing lately and don’t thing I’m going to stop the trend now. I would like to apologize to all you hardcore cycling fans. When I said there were no Canadians in this years’ Tour de France, I was sorely mistaken. There is indeed one Canadian in the race. His name is Ryder Hesjedal and he is currently holding down the 94th spot in the race around France. I’m got going to completely ditch Robbie McEwen, although I must admit, at the 113th spot, he might as well not be racing. Kim Kirchen currently has the yellow jersey, but I haven’t been following the tour as much as I thought I would, so I really don’t much about that. I have been following it enough to know that former yellow jersey holder/wearer Romain Feillu is now in 136th spot. That makes me feel better about McEwen.
7th Inning Stretch
Actions may speak louder than words, but words speak louder than silence!
Buzzer Beater
-The Buzzer Beater award for July 11 goes to…Justin Morneau. A five-for-five night? Are you kidding me? Morneau finished the night just a triple away from the cycle, driving in two runs. He boosted his batting average to .324, good enough for 7th in the Majors. Morneau would’ve won this award on skill alone, but the fact that he’s Canadian and shares a first name with me, definitely didn’t hurt him.
Tiger Woods - 1
Kevin Youkilis - 1
Zie Jheng - 1
Matt Kemp - 1
Roy Halladay - 1
Conor Jackson - 1
Rafael Nadal - 1
Justin Morneau - 1
Next edition coming Sunday, July 13. Until then, have a good lifelock.com 400 (It’s a NASCAR race, silly).
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