(CNN)(19) Not only is baseball a slow, boring battle between NY and Boston every year, Selig is now considering a complex scheduling system that would make the IRS proud
(Yahoo)(11) Emmit Smith on Jerry Jones: "arrogance sticks out like a sore thumb when you talk about him" Oh wait, he was talking about Dan Snyder. My bad
(Deadspin)(34) Bill Simmons cries that "this is not why I got into writing" after Keith Olbermann mocks his Tiger/Ali column and says he has E-Mails from Bill's bosses making fun of his awful comparison
(ESPN)(48) Cherish that marlin, for it may be your last: Obama administration is no fan of recreational sport fishing or the clearly unenlightened brutes who engage in it
(Yahoo)(94) Ben Roethlisberger's attorney will attempt to prove that not only is his client innocent, but that he is guilty of not being not innocent
(Some Hockey Guy)(37) Still basking in the glow of the U.S./Canada gold medal game, NBC's tilt between the Blackhawks and Red Wings is a ratings juggernaut. Just kidding, the ratings suck even worse than before
(ESPN)(21) Meh: Cavs win without Shaq. Hmmm: Or Jamison in the 2nd half. Holy shiat: Or LeBron
(ESPN)(26) That sound you just heard is the back end of the Minnesota Twins bullpen flushing down the toliet
(Chicago Sun-Times)(65) The Cubs find themselves lacking in good, solid pitchers, and for once realize that can't count on Kerry Wood. This is a repeat from the last, oh, 102 years or so. Tag is for their season come September
(BBC)(71) Arsenal, Fiorentina and Real Madrid all have home games to overturn a one goal deficit, and Beckham returns to Old Trafford. Here is your latest Champions League discussion thread
(Goal.com)(16) Jesus H. Christ, Serie A suspends soccer player for blasphemy
(Hartford Courant)(49) UConn women win record 71st consecutive game. All three women's basketball fans suitably impressed
Mon March 08, 2010:
(Yahoo)(77) Linebacker Scott Fujita goes from Champs to Chumps, but not before giving half his Super Bowl check to NOLA charity and giving a whole new meaning to the term "class act"
(London Times)(18) 80 year-old British F1 racing great Sir Stirling Moss sets new speed record for descending three flights of stairs. Unfortunately it was in an elevator shaft
(FanHouse)(102) "Do I want to be Ric Flair? Do I want to be Hulk Hogan? In the twilight of my life, do I want to be running around in my underwear trying to injure people? Absolutely not."
(FanNation)(93) Tim Tebow to work out for the Seahawks and Bills, both of whom apparently need a back-up H-back
(ESPN)(78) Your first NHL Power Rankings post-Olympic break. Caps still on top, Oilers still hitting the anus. Nothing's new under the sun (or where the sun don't shine)
(ESPN)(53) Former NBA star Allen Iverson "will either drink himself into oblivion or gamble his life away"
(Yahoo)(56) Knicks go 0-18 from 3 in loss to the Nets. Don't worry though Knick fans, next year you'll be paying Michael Redd and Joe Johnson $30m a year to miss those 3's
(Some Blind Ref)(277) In a bid for Crosby's "King of the Cheap Shot" title, Penguins forward Matt Cooke takes Marc Savard out with a blind side elbow to the head. W/ video
(Google)(12) In the tradition of...well, hooking oneself up to a dog powered sled and freezing one's ass off...a bunch of people started the 1,100 mile Iditarod race yesterday
(ESPN)(98) The Eagles guarantee a spot in the Super Bowl next year....on their couch
Sun March 07, 2010:
(Chicago Sun-Times)(63) Aramis Ramirez is focused on winning a World Series ring. In other news, Aramis Ramirez is looking to be traded to St. Louis
(Daily Home)(23) Congratulations are in order for Talladega College men's basketball team for winning their second straight USCAA Championship. Fark: The TC women's team won the USCAA national championship too
(Yahoo)(487) Can Junior make it back to victory lane? Will Jimmie win (yawn) another one? Is Harvick a contender or a pretender? Find out today in the Kobalt Tools 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway
(Baltimore Sun)(50) Baseball season won't start for another month, but that doesn't stop some Schmuck from complaining about the Yankees anyway
(USA Today)(72) Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurants are key sponsors of the Jamaican dogsled team in this year's Iditarod. In other news: There's a Jamaican dogsled team
(Oregon Live)(24) Greg Oden believes in Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, and the fact that he'll be healthy enough to help his team in the playoffs. "The knee is getting stronger."
Sat March 06, 2010:
(Cleveland Plain Dealer)(45) Forget 2012, the world is over: Cleveland Cavaliers fans create world record for Most Snuggies Worn
(BBC)(44) With Chelsea actually trying to win the FA Cup, both Arsenal and Manchester United have the opportunity to go top of the EPL table
(Chicago Tribune)(38) Piston Rodney Stuckey collapses on bench during game rushed away in ambulance
(Some 9-Iron)(14) Because he has morals, standards, and integrity, Tiger Woods turns down an endorsement offer from an Irish gambling consortium
(ESPN)(68) And playing the role of the New York Yankees this upcoming NFL season will be...the Chicago Bears?
(Life.com)(68) MLB's ugliest uniforms. "Picture a pair of pajamas that you'd make a kid wear as punishment for misbehaving during the day, and there you have the Astros' uniforms of the early seventies."
(NJ.com)(20) Stop me if you heard this one before: Mets shut down SS Jose Reyes due to health concerns
(Detroit News)(24) A sad story of child abuse in which Michigan's new AD, the Domino's Pizza guy, says that his life was shaped by Michigan football
(AP)(30) Indiana Governor raises $6,000 for local youth football by auctioning Saints flag flown in his office..with the stipulation that the money be spent teaching kids how to cover onside kicks
(Yahoo)(13) Two unlikely partners. A middle-aged white man, a young black man. Together, alone, they face the unwelcome stares of a city that just can't accept their relationship. Coming this fall to a stadium near you
(RSR)(81) In triumphant return to boxing for two ring legends, Mike Tyson to fight Evander Holyfield in late 2010, according to Don King
(ESPN)(64) Brett Favre tells Jay Leno he's undecided about returning next year, because if there's anyone else who knows about manipulating the narrative about returning to an old job it's Jay Leno
(Shiattiest Team In Baseball)(103) Spring training kicked off today, and here's the first hopeful Cubs article of the season. Tune in four months from now for the inevitable "THERE'S ALWAYS NEXT YEAR" article. Tag is for the franchise
(Kansas City)(50) If you're wondering how a porn star got better seats than Charlie Weis for the Kansas-Kansas State basketball game, this is how. "I didn't know any of the players, but my mom always wanted me to marry Raef LaFrentz."
Thu March 04, 2010:
(WBBM)(112) Rumors spike about Chicago getting second NFL team. Mayor meets with former commish, and admits subject comes up. Fark: also wants second baseball team in addition to White Sox
(Yahoo)(52) You're not gonna believe this, but for about 15 seconds last night, women's basketball was interesting
(The New York Times)(85) Ex-Cub Milton Bradley: "I go to Chicago, not good. I've been good my whole career. So, obviously, it was something with Chicago, not me." It's the "Chicago made me a total douche" defense
(ABC)(40) Georgetown's Austin Freeman has diabetes. Of course he does. Look at him. A fat tub, never exercises. When will Americans learn?
(Orlando Sentinel)(21) Nine-time reigning coleslaw-wrestling queen reveals her secrets. "I've had crater marks on me from all the girls digging in their nails and tearing my shirt and skin off. It is slimy, too"
(Jacksonville.com)(18) Fresh off not reporting Tiger Woods' mistresses and poor course etiquette, Golf Writers Association of America hopes to report about John Daly's suspension after he tweeted member's cellphone number
(Huffington Post)(21) "How the LA Clippers Made Me a Better Hindu." Presumably after a lifetime of suffering, he'll come back as a Lakers fan
(ESPN)(57) It's almost that time again. Sign up for 2010 Fark NCAA Tournament Pick'em. Search on Fark, no pw necessary. Duke sucks
(ESPN)(29) The meaning behind the lapel pin Coach K always wears. Dust in submitter's eyes almost made him forget that Duke sucks
(AZCentral)(103) WNBA team is holding tryouts for an all-male practice squad. "I encourage any man who thinks he is on the same level or even thinks he can outplay the women from the Mercury to put his skills to the test"
(Google)(79) I saw a turtle? Maryland beats Duke at home, the same place they lost to William and Mary
(Yahoo)(99) Lebron James is going to play with new jersey next season. No, not that New Jersey
(Detroit Free Press)(14) Detroit Lions embarrassed again, as ex-player Tommy Boyd arrested after trying out for Fraser Pedobears
Wed March 03, 2010:
(ESPN)(48) Colts confirm that Manning had a nerve issue in the Super Bowl
(ESPN)(101) It's your NHL trade deadline discussion thread
(CNN)(96) "As I stood there looking like a Roy Orbison impersonator in my specially polarized glasses, I made a mental note to call my wife and apologize for the money we'll be dropping on 3-D televisions in the next few years."
(Fox Sports)(78) In a desperate attempt to get Tebow on National TV during the draft, the NFL is "looking at inviting second rounders" to the draft in April
(Google)(118) If you happen to find Sidney Crosby's Olympic hockey gloves and stick that he tossed in the air after scoring the winning overtime goal against Team USA, 35 million Canadians would like to have a word with you. You can keep the mouth guard
(Yahoo)(42) Michael Vick would prefer to play for the Panthers because he....likes their uniforms
(ESPN)(25) Washington Nationals beat reporter, out of a job after the Times closed its sports section goes to Florida to cover Spring Training anyway. Bonus: his travel budget is covered by donations to his blog
(Yahoo)(39) Great deal available for people near East Rutherford, you can get your taxes done for free. Big huge catch: you have to go to a Nets game first
(The New York Times)(90) The US team sucks at Olympic hockey. At least there's Formula One, oh, wait
(Some Guy)(83) Thanks to the US losing to Canada in Olympic Hockey, Obama is sending Canada's prime minister a case of Molson beer, and White House press secretary Robert Gibbs will wear a Canadian jersey during his daily on-camera briefing
(MSNBC)(41) College football team steals every copy of student newspaper to cover up disparaging drug bust arrests. You can't make this stuff up, people
(ESPN)(96) Pittsburgh gives loud standing ovation to Ryan Miller when he's introduced in front of the opposing crowd. Suck it, Crosby
(ESPN)(104) Lame banners that your crappy team puts up in their rafters. Make sure you make it to the last item
Tue March 02, 2010:
(Some Guy)(52) Rich Eisen's annual 40-yard dash at the draft combine
(Yahoo)(26) Detroit Lions highly unlikely to complete a trade for Antonio Cromartie because they don't want to give up a 30 year old backup
(ChicagoNow.com)(28) 23 great moments in sports Twitter history (that never happened)
(NHL)(81) The Atlanta Thrashers have signed 48-year-old a**hole Chris Chelios
(ESPN)(42) Missouri's Mark McGwire Highway may be renamed. Ideas for the new name include the Roger Maris Did It Without Steorids Highway and the Hey At Least Sosa Got Caught Too Highway
(NYPost)(51) Redskins owner Dan Snyder spends $600,000 on two alligator leather desks. Who can blame him? Both were free agents and former All-Desk honorees
(670 The Score)(280) Bettman: "Did people think we should fold The Blackhawks when the United Center was half-empty?"
(BBC)(12) If you're staying in a hotel, it's 5:30 AM, and you're drunk and hungry., room service is an option - - and a better one than stealing a golf buggy and driving it to motorway service station
(ESPN)(22) A-Rod pegged for questioning in FBI drug probe
Mon March 01, 2010:
(NBC Sports)(51) Pitcher predicts his control will improve as a result of his toe exploding in a mess of blood and pus
(Deadspin)(107) With the Canada/USA Olympic flamewar dying down, Deadspin kickstarts the annual Yanks/Sox pissing contest by naming the AL East's second most successful team their "Team of the Decade"
(CNN)(66) Old 'n' busted - Eli Manning autographing the wall in your new billion dollar stadium after beating your team. New hotness - Sean Payton drinking your bottle of wine in your restaurant and autographing the label. WHO DAT
(sportsmediawatch)(325) The US/Canada game outdrew the World Series, NBA finals, and NCAA basketball finals. But yeah, Americans don't care about hockey
(ESPN)(48) If Duke sucks, the week 16 NCAA men's basketball AP rankings say Kentucky sucks only slightly less
(Yahoo)(26) UNC's Roy Williams nearly passes out late in game against Wake Forest, presumably after realizing his team was actually going to win
(Yahoo)(76) Danica Patrick "sad" her three-race trial of NASCAR is ending. No, Danica, what's "sad" is finishing 31st and 35th
(TampaBays10.com)(123) Tim Tebow unofficially runs 40 yards in 4.7 seconds. Plans next to part the Red Sea, multiply loaves and fishes
(Toronto Sun)(99) The country known for not winning a gold medal on home soil, has now won more gold medals in a single Winter Olympics than any nation in history
(538)(180) If you cut out the newfangled sports, Germany lead the 2010 medal count. Canada loaded up on golds in made-up, phony sports
(ESPN)(91) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev demands sports officials resign after Olympic performance, commences Operation Drago
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