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Sun May 10, 2009

Source	Fark Headline		Comments
		Indy 500 rookies crash in practice. Why they would let 500 rookies practice driving together is another story (mymotherlode.com)	(18)
		Dale Earnhardt Jr. still NASCAR's top marketing attraction despite never winning a damn thing. And you thought only hot female golfers and tennis players could pull this off (cnbc.com)	(57)
		John Daly finishes six shots behind winner. If this had been two years ago, he'd have won by ten shots, twelve beers, and a black eye (sports.espn.go.com)	(7)
		The good news from Oakland Raiders minicamp? There was only one fumbled exchange from center. Now, for the bad news, and yes, overdrafted WR Darrius Heyward-Bey leads the way (ibabuzz.com)	(64)
		Ron Artest's flagrant foul in game 3 reduced from flagrant two to flagrant one, and his suspension is lifted... just in time for the Yao-less Rockets to get crushed in game 4 (usatoday.com)	(70)
		Who broke the NBA's race barrier? Wat. Who? No, Wat broke the race barrier. No, I'm asking YOU, who. And I'm TELLING you, Wat (sacbee.com)	(63)
		Lebrowned (espn.go.com)	(44)
		Helio Castroneves out runs the justice system to the Indianapolis 500 pole position (indystar.com)	(14)
		Actual headline: Freel joins Chicago Cubs, immediately gets hurt (chicagotribune.com)	(8)
		Refs non-call cost Mavs game 3. You'd think they had money on the game (sports.espn.go.com)	(98)
		Japanese sumo officials outraged after discovering two top sumo wrestlers played golf mere days before major tournament. Despite rumors, Phil Mickelson not among them (mdn.mainichi.jp)	(17)
		Royals pithcer Zack Greinke suffers his first loss of the season. He gave up 1 run and 4 hits in 8 innings (sports.espn.go.com)	(35)
		Carmelowned (espn.go.com)	(58)

Sat May 09, 2009

	Yaouch (chron.com)	(24)
	Legendary NBA and Dream Team coach Chuck Daly dead at 78. Tag is for the Dream Team part (sports.espn.go.com)	(28)
	Sprint Cup driver Jeremy Mayfield suspended indefinitely after failing two drug tests. NASCAR won't say what substance he tested positive for, but considering his record it's safe to say it wasn't speed (m.espn.go.com)	(35)
	Game 5 NHL Playoffs thread. PIT vs. WAS, 7 pm and CHI vs VAN 10:30pm (nhl.com)	(536)
	Who will tame the Lady in Black tonight? Southern 500 at Darlington thread (nascar.com)	(375)
(Some Guy)	What is lamer than NFL Power Rankings in May? Ranking the Patriots first (cbssports.com)	(54)
	Texas Rangers' rookie reliever talks about his pink Snow White backpack and whether or not Eddie Guardado is the eighth dwarf (star-telegram.com)	(3)
(InForum)	The Fargo Marathon takes a dangerous new turn: "We have snipers on the course, they've been instructed to watch for cheaters" (inforum.com)	(11)
	Video of the Caps' Alex Ovechkin's hit on the Penguins' Sergei Gonchar last night. Gonchar had nice rotation, but he just couldn't stick the landing (youtube.com)	(123)
	Looking for a baseball player to admire? Look in Kansas City. That's right. You can't. ESPN doesn't know where KC is. Tag goes to the four letter network (nbcsports.msnbc.com)	(33)
	NFL players do not want the Pro Bowl to be in Florida because -- well, it's Florida (blogs.palmbeachpost.com)	(13)
	Since it was so much fun last year and the results were loved by all, the Big 12 coaches want to keep the 3-way tie breaker (sports.espn.go.com)	(23)
	The end is near, but there's still everything to play for in the EPL. West Ham v Liverpool, United v City, Arsenal v Chelsea, Newcastle v Boro (news.bbc.co.uk)	(50)
	A-Rod, now purified, homers on first pitch back with the Yankees (breitbart.com)	(114)
	"The day of a Rangers and Celtic match is one that can make spectacularly manifest Scottish society's well established predilection for alcohol abuse and violence." Kickoff Saturday 12:30pm (BST). Mon the hoops (news.scotsman.com)	(14)
	If Curtis Granderson had been at Little Bighorn, the results may have been a bit different (with video of "Play of the Year" candidate) (mlb.mlb.com)	(39)
	David Beckham claims he hasn't so much as flirted with a woman in 10 years (dailystar.co.uk)	(24)

Fri May 08, 2009

	Denver Broncos continue effort to corner the market on running backs, sign Darius Walker (sports.yahoo.com)	(33)
	Mets prospect Pagan arrested for traffic violations, will be burned at the stake during the summer solstice (newyork.mets.mlb.com)	(36)
(Some Guy)	Ron Artest: "People get stabbed with table legs when I play basketball." New York Times: "No, really" (myespn.go.com)	(26)
	Game 4 NHL playoffs discussion thread: Wash vs Pit 7:00pm Eastern, Boston vs Carolina 7:30pm (gamecenter.nhl.com)	(527)
	If Jose Canseco calls a press conference and nobody shows up, does he make a sound? (deadspin.com)	(30)
(Some Guy)	Cleveland sportscaster threatens to kick Atlanta sportswriter's ass for his unkind and cliche remarks about Cleveland. Sportswriter responds on video. Only one of them was joking (faniq.com)	(78)
	Lions RB Kevin Smith predicts his team will make the playoffs this year. Miss Cleo unimpressed (freep.com)	(20)
	Atlanta Hawks player will inherit $100 million from rich uncle - but only after he gets married (sportsbybrooks.com)	(21)
(Some Guy)	Why you should appreciate the Stanley Cup playoffs, even if you don't eat poutine (joethepeacock.com)	(74)
(38pitches)	Curt Schilling: "to sit here today and say I played on even one team that was totally clean would be denying reality" 2004* 2007* MLB* (38pitches.weei.com)	(73)
	One of NYC's finest makes a one handed catch at the Yankee game and promptly gives the ball to a kid (newyork.yankees.mlb.com)	(46)
	Police trace death Threat against Washington Capitals star Ovechkin to a 17-year old internet tough guy. You'll never guess what state he lives in (news.yahoo.com)	(49)
	I think I speak for all baseball fans when I say, "I thought Dom DiMaggio was already dead" (boston.redsox.mlb.com)	(21)
	David Beckham reiterates desire to return to AC Milan. America reiterates indifference (sports.yahoo.com)	(30)
	Lance Armstrong says his breakup with Sheryl Crow was due to the fact she wanted children and his production in that department was cut in half (nypost.com)	(28)
	A-Roid completes rehab stint, rejoins Yankees (sports.yahoo.com)	(37)
	Cleveland Cavaliers easily defeat the Washington Generals, promise fans the old "bucket of confetti" gag at the next game (sports.espn.go.com)	(30)
	Baseball agent/a-hole Scott Boras represents a veritable All-Star lineup of performance-enhancing drug users (nydailynews.com)	(51)
	May 6: Shame on Selena Roberts for making allegations based on anonymous sources. May 7: Shame on Manny Ramirez for using HCG as alleged by anonymous sources (sportingnews.com)	(80)
(Some Guy)	German soccer team knocked out of UEFA Cup contention after being foiled...by a crumpled piece of paper (whoateallthepies.tv)	(14)
	Seven foot tall German millionaire who is dating a wanted felon takes time between worldwide television appearances to say that he wants to keep his private life private (nba.com)	(18)
	Red Sox break 84-year old record by scoring 12 runs in one inning before the first out. Asterisk (sportsillustrated.cnn.com)	(76)
	In case you were wondering how good the 1st place* Los Angeles Dodgers are without Manny Ramirez, the answer is: not better than the Washington Nationals (mlb.mlb.com)	(40)
	If you had Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin in your "first to be fired" pool, step up and claim your prize (sports.espn.go.com)	(17)