(Some Beerer)		Today at Miller Stadium in Milwaukee, the Brewers are called the "Cerveceros," mariachi music entertains the fans, and everyone gets a chorizo sausage bobblehead. Lou Dobbs not seen throwing the opening pitch	(18)
		Man loses the memory of the Chicago White Sox' winning the 2005 World Series after a nine-week coma. But there's a happy ending	(22)
		49ers QB Alex Smith has his eye on the playoffs this year. In related news, Alex Smith is very, very high	(36)
		Mickelson chokes away lead with string of bogeys, reports Romero	(4)
(Post-Gazette)		Ash borer beetles are endangering the baseball bat industry, as well as journalists' abilities to write a comprehensible headline	(12)
(KTRK-TV Houston)		Who knew the letter "w" could cause so much trouble?	(45)
		Ben Sheets injured. In other news, Ron Artest suspended, NFL player drives drunk, sun rises	(11)
		Stoner takes pole at German MotoGP. Doritos all around	(11)
(TSN.ca)		Five time Stanley Cup winner John Ferguson Sr. has passed away	(8)

		After the Impossible Dream ended so Rex Grossman could humiliate himself in the Super Bowl, New Orleans decides to ask to host the NFL Draft. Seeing Jets fans cry for a couple hours should make them forget about the hurricane, after all	(27)
		Facing Barry Bonds as he gets closer to the record is making pitchers "edgy," especially the stupid ones who don't just nail him in that goofy gigantic elbow pad he wears	(32)
		Newsweek asks if ESPN has lost its soul, seemingly unaware that Stuart Scott has been there for many years already	(78)
		Pitcher in Indians' minor league system scoops all other sports journalists by several hours when he announces he has been called up to the majors on his Facebook page	(4)
		"David Beckham and MLS are going to learn the hard way: When sports beckons, Americans choose wisely -- and it's never soccer"	(56)
(Some Guy)		New Italian soccer warning: Beware of flying rabbits	(6)
(fifa.com)		Team USA eliminated in quarterfinals of FIFA Under-20 World Cup, by Austria. Throw another shrimp on the barbie, mate	(38)
		UTEP's Mike Price released from hospital. No word on how much room service the stripper tried to take home	(4)
		Out-of-town fan has neck broken by falling man at Yankee Stadium. Jeeze, you call that a broken neck? Back in Queens we call that a scratch, you farking hick loser. YOU SUCK	(22)
		Perhaps learning a lesson from the Yankees' trainwreck of a season, teams are starting to pay big bucks to keep their stars in town rather than signing free agents	(5)
		Three words to explain why the Nashville Predators will never relocate to Southern Ontario: Toronto Maple Leafs	(24)
(Some Bambino)		Today in History, 1934: The New York Times says Babe Ruth's home run record will "stand for all time." Suck it, future	(33)
		Patriots sign Vinnie Testaverde, 43, giving him a one-year contract and a DVD of the complete 4th season of "Matlock"	(28)
		Knicks will owe $45 million in luxury tax this year, or nearly $1.4 million per win. Duke sucks	(12)
		Hey Mets fans, better not look over your shoulder or you might see an Atlanta-sized truck bearing down on your pennant hopes	(40)
(Daily Yomiuri)		Second Coming, Chicago Cubs World Series title, GNR's "Chinese Democracy": Three things that will never happen in anyone's lifetime	(17)
		News: Double amputee is Olympics-class sprinter . Fark: Olympics qualifying board may bar him from Beijing Games for his "unfair advantage"	(23)
		Legendary umpire Shag Crawford rings up his final out. He was 90	(2)
		Gary Sheffield blasts Joe Torre as racist, denies past steroids use because "The bottom line is steroids is something you stick in your butt."	(52)

(tsn.ca)		Nintendo Mariners sign Ichiro for ¥2.2 billion yen	(28)
		Colts sign Freeny to $72 million dollar deal, his dog wants a Ferrari	(20)
		Rickey Henderson has been hired by the Mets, but the Mets aren't sure yet if Rickey Henderson will be hitting coach or not. Rickey Henderson says that Rickey Henderson will do whatever the Mets want Rickey Henderson to do	(25)
(The Modesto Bee)		"Giants leave Nuts swinging"	(5)
		Bud. Weis. Ear.nhardt no more	(30)
		Howard Johnson named batting coach for NY Mets. Orange dugout roof scheduled to be installed this weekend	(15)
(cardplayer.com)		Anyone else following WSOP ME progress? Link goes to CardPlayer updates. Any predictions/thoughts?	(64)
		Sir Alex Ferguson predicts Arsenal are better off without Thierry Henry and will finish in the top four. Suck it, Spurs	(43)
(Patriot-News)		When doing an armed home invasion, be sure not to leave your NFL ID card from when you were on the practice squad of the Giants	(9)
		Pan American Games start today. What's your favorite sport that you only get to see at the Olympics and Pan Am Games?	(48)
(tsn.ca)		Ok your team gets outscored 94 to 23 in two games... do you panic? If not then welcome to the roster of the Calgary Stampeders. BTW Akili Smith still sucks as a backup... 1 int for every 20 yards	(28)
		Mark Cuban wants to buy the Cubs. Abner Doubleday, Bill Veeck spinning, grinning in their respective graves	(75)
(Scripps News)		Baseball's biggest under and over achievers of the year	(28)
		Three words: Sharapova in leather	(44)
		Police break up brawl involving a man stomping the snot of another man dressed as an eagle, while another man dressed in a beaver costume looked on	(10)
		Larry Ellison cries over Alinghi's changes to the America's Cup classifications. Hey, Larry, at least they didn't lose to a boat sponsored by an Italian handbag maker	(4)
		Realizing he's been dead since 1975, Mets cut Franco	(22)
		Brian Urlacher ordered to tackle parenting classes as legal battle with ex-girlfriend continues	(16)
		The art of NHL goalie masks (pics)	(51)
		Utah's pro soccer team is so bad, players are calling fans on the phone to drum up support	(14)

		Why Bobby Cox doesn't deserve baseball's all-time ejection record	(18)
(TwinCities.com)		Millionaire ballplayers at All-Star Game get expensive gifts for free. Suck it, minimum-wage workers	(30)
		Some feel that abolishing Ohio State's athletic department might not go over as well as it did at Vanderbilt	(24)
		Second half of MLB season starts today; discuss your predictions. CUBS: Completely Useless By September	(84)
		Inspired by Rickey Henderson's return to MLB, a compilation of the best of "Rickey being Rickey"	(18)
		Alex Rodriguez' agent says A-Rod will be the first $30m-per-year player. Geez, that's almost as much as the entire payroll of the Kansas City Royals	(56)
		Pujols was in the trainer's room in the ninth inning of the All-Star game, not on the bench. You know, just in case the game got interesting or something	(27)
(Indiana Gazette)		Guy trying to set record for spinning is starting to hallucinate after 60 hours, believes someone actually cares about this	(50)
		Formula One's U.S. Grand Prix event won't be returning to Indianapolis Motor Speedway next year	(69)
		Stars aligning for Barry Bonds to hit his record-breaking homer either in Milwaukee, where Hank Aaron played, at the Dodgers, or in Atlanta, where Aaron played. Crowds sure to be polite and respectful	(54)
		Watch out World Of Warcraft players, looks like Curt Schilling is going to have at least a month to level-up his Paladin, waist line	(79)
		The Beckhams strip down for "W" magazine photo shoot. Finally we'll get to see if his tits are bigger than hers	(44)
		Argentina's wunderkind, Lionel Messi, scores a sublime goal. Adios, Mexico	(53)
		English Football League refuses to allow Leeds United to play in 3rd Division, unsatisfied that Ken Bates buying the club back to write off its debt is proper	(20)
		Guy tries to convince the world that field hockey should be played by men and that he is not gay	(13)
		Charger's LT wins 4 ESPY awards - take that Tom Brady	(62)
		First they were the Nashville Predators, then they were the Hamilton Predators, then they were the Kansas City Predators, and now they're the.. Nashville Predators?	(23)
		"I would always move around. I wasn't just one position." - Paris Hilton talking about A) Her last date, B) Her latest video release, C) Her prep school hockey career	(22)
		NBA journeyman Matt Geiger wants to build helicopter pad on his massive for-sale estate. Hopes to get potential buyers high	(8)
		You can blame Tony Larussa for All-Star game ratings being 10 percent off from last year	(18)
		Today, I am the greatest hitting coach of all time	(41)
		The Yankees have changed their policy of not negotiating contracts during the season in a bid to keep A-Rod around beyond this year. Suck it, Mo	(33)
		No, Sooners, you can't have a 2005 football season. Not yours	(95)
		Having conquered Southern California and the sun belt, NHL geniuses are after the next hot hockey market: London	(19)
(Indiana Gazette)		Man hopes to set record by spinning for 100 hours straight. Tony Snow unimpressed	(11)

(Some Guy)		US under 20 World Cup team has already beaten Brazil, plays next game tonight at 7:45. Duke sucks	(56)
(NGPF.net)		NFL Short Slants: Primetime Schedule Released, Troy Brown Back Again, Dhani Jones in the Big Easy, Pacman Loves Court, and More	(11)
(Some Guy)		Volunteers wanted to clean up Lambeau Field after game days. Because obviously the NFL and the Packers can't afford to hire somebody to do the job	(21)
		IRL driver Sam Hornish Jr. pondering switch to NASCAR where he and his daddy could get into shoving matches with opposing drivers on a regular basis	(18)
		Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho, who once spent £21m to sign backup Shawn Wright-Phillips, criticises Manchester United's summer spending. Irony tag clutches its ankle, collapses	(35)
		Patriots sign Troy Brown for 15th year. His position will be kick returner and punks-on-lawn shoo-er off-er	(31)
		Falcons could use a breaking stick on Michael Vick's contract	(33)
		"As Mr. Bonds approaches the homerun record, we have been asked by Major League Baseball to carefully screen the signs that are brought into the ballpark by our fans"	(78)
(Some Guy)		Unlikely: ESPN is killing the NHL by influencing attitudes. More likely: The NHL sucks harder than Lindsay Lohan does for a line of blow	(95)
		Hawks assistants: We wanna get outta here. Billy Knight: If I have to stay and watch this team, so do you	(7)
		Ichiro Suzuki hits first inside-the-park home run in All-Star game history, earns MVP	(53)
		UTEP football players arrested outside nightclub. Coach Mike Price has never seen such inappropriate behavior	(11)
		You know that "stab every space between your outstretched fingers with a pocket knife" camp trick? Here's the Canadian version	(28)
		OMG: Albert Pujols and Tony LaRussa are like, SOOOOO not BFFs anymore, TISNF. "If he wants to get upset, he can get upset, OMG, NBD" txt'd LaRussa, via Cingular	(58)
		U.S. Soccer Federation boss wonders if anyone but metrosexuals and Spice Girl fans -- essentially the same fan base -- are going to give a crap about David Beckham playing in the U.S. three weeks from now	(57)
		I'll see your slow-mo billiards and raise you super slow-mo drag racing	(5)
		Steve Lavin blames moving wedding from California to Europe at last second after overbooking guest list	(5)
		Olbermann pretty much sums up the whole Barry Bonds thing	(50)
		Anheuser-Busch to Dale Jr: This Bud's no longer for you	(22)

(WLBZ)		Deer jumps onto a track and takes on horses as the longshot (video)	(8)
		Official MLB All Star Game discussion. So many egos, so little space	(691)
		Over 61,000 Notre Dame alumni requested tickets for this year's USC - Notre Dame game. Probably so their fair weather fans could sell almost all of them to Nebraska fans again	(23)
		In honor of Dan Patrick leaving ESPN, here are his top 11 "This is SportsCenter" videos. En Fuego	(47)
		Pilot in Fla. plane crash was husband of NASCAR's Lesa France Kennedy (with pilot pic, video)	(132)
		Kriss Kro... err ...Roger Federer will make you... jump, jump	(5)
		Steve McNair becomes the latest NFL player to get away with a crime. Not that it's as bad as OJ or Ray Lewis, but still	(43)
		And so it begins, Greg Oden's first major injury. Should've picked Durant	(47)
		Memo to NL: Add the designated hitter or continue sucking	(154)
		MLB players take the Home Run Derby seriously	(12)
		Will the best QB in the NFL please step forward? Not so fast, Peyton Manning... okay, fine, it's Peyton Manning	(77)
		Whoa nelly -- St. Louis Rams sign Keith Jackson	(8)
		Detroit's mayor contemplates tearing down Tiger Stadium, kicking Tiger fans in balls	(62)
		Philadelphia Eagles sign Mexican DT Mauricio Lopez who recorded nine tackles and a sack in NFL Europa. Unfortunately, that wasn't a one-game total. That was for the season	(33)
		Vlad Guerrero wins the Home Run Derby	(47)
		Sports agent gets prison for smuggling Cubans.....Miami cigar industry celebrates	(7)

		Homerun Derby discussion thread. Chug a beer everytime Chris Berman says "Back"	(242)
		Dan Patrick announces his departure from ESPN after 18 years at the network	(44)
(Some Hammertonian)		Your CFL team just lost its home opener against their most hated rivals. Do you a) resign yourself to yet another season of mediocrity; b) go out for some beer and wings, or c) steal your own QB's helmet and try to leave the stadium with it?	(17)
		Toronto Blue Jays release Victor Zambrano after he posted 0-2 record and 10.97 ERA in eight games. In other news, the desperation level of the NY Yankees has been elevated to "orange"	(35)
		From crack-user to 26-year-old Rookie of the Year candidate: The story of Josh Hamilton's baseball comeback	(47)
(Business Wire)		The New York Yankees are America's favorite baseball team	(69)
		Head of Electronic Arts says games are boring and repetitive. In other news, Madden 2008 scheduled for release August 14	(91)
(www.tsn.ca)		In todays CFL thread sure to annoy Americans and probably most unpatriotic goofballs from Toronto, I give you the greatest football franchise of all time... A hint, we are from the province that looks like a rectangle	(67)
		#1 overall NBA pick Greg Oden performs better in his second summer league game. At least he didn't amass 10 personal fouls in this one	(20)
		Some celebrities losing their shirts at World Series of Poker. Unfortunately, Jennifer Tilly and Shannon Elizabeth are not on that list	(43)
		IRL race at Watkins Glen suddenly turns interesting when Tony Kanaan, Sam Hornish Jr., and Sam Hornish Sr. get involved in post-race shoving match	(27)
		Not only do the Phillies avoid their 10,000th franchise loss, but they assist the Rockies' ground crew in wrangling an out of control tarp. With hilarious video	(34)
(Some Guy)		NASCAR driver Aaron Fike arrested at Kings Island on drug charges	(27)