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Thanks to Reggie Bush's involvement in the USC Football scandal, USC has had to vacate wins from his Heisman Trophy winning season.

Thanks to Reggie being an idiot, Kim Kardashian is back on the market! We salute you.

OJ Mayo

Has now, according to records, never attended USC thanks to his involvement with Rodney Guillory.

Unfortunately for USC, they cannot get back the money they gave Mayo.

In a recent public statement, USC has said, "A special thank you goes out to OJ Mayo. According to the NCAA you have never actually attended USC, did not help us win any games, and therefore did not help us advance to the NCAA Tournament. Thank you for not doing anything."

New Members

Nebraska & Colorado are the first two schools to realign themselves with new conferences. Nebraska will enter the Big Ten & Colorado will enter the PAC-10.

Nebraska may actually be able to play and be competitive in the methodical Big Ten and football should remain competitive.

Colorado will continue to struggle in basketball because let's face it, they just aren't very good. Colorado should help the PAC-10's football conference.

So, who is next?

NEWSFLASH

USC football was cheating! I think I second everybody when I say, "No $%@!"

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Remember when Lindsay Lohan looked like this...

Fun Facts

Heading to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup? Here are some facts that I'll give you permission to use to amaze your fellow travelers...

-Half of the world's gold is produced in South Africa.
-South Africa has three capitals: Cape Town (legislative), Pretoria (administrative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
-Johannesburg has a population of 2.6 million.
-On March 26, 1998, American U.S. president Bill Clinton visited South Africa...no word if Monica traveled with him.
-South Africa has more Nobel Prizes than Mexico(3) India (2) Brazil (0)Argentina (3) Cuba (0), and the People´s Republic of China (1).
-South Africa superstar Charlize Theron is an icon in Africa.
-Golf is a popular sport in South Africa.

Ok, you're ready for your travels. Good luck and bring back some gold!

Golden Tate will have three maple bars, and a coffee light and sweet

Maple bars are pretty popular in the west and apparently very popular in the pacific northwest. Just ask Seattle Seahawks rookie Golden Tate who wondered into the bakery Top Pot Doughnuts that is connected to his apartment complex. Tate at around 3am just happened to sample a maple bar. After the owner realized it was him, he was let off with a warning. The best line comes from Head Coach Pete Carroll who was able to endorse the bakery that supplies pastries and coffee at Qwest Field.

"No, I'm not disappointed at a guy being at a doughnut shop at 3 in the morning when they got maple bars like Top Pot has," Carroll deadpanned.

Source: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5265276

Better, Griffey baseball game, or Griffey in the Simpsons?

As most of you know Ken Griffey Jr. retired last week after a fabulous four-decade career. The stories have been told of “the dash,” “the walk-off” and “the catch.” But when I think of Donora, PA native, the first thing that comes to my mind is his appearance on the Simpsons.

It was back on January 27, 1992, anniversary of wide right. 90210 was killing the TV ratings, Mark Rypien was dominating for the Skins while Thurman aka RB Bills Thomas was preparing to lose his helmet (literally) and Jordan and Bird were shooting it out for McDonalds’ food in a “horse” commercial, which for fuck’s sake makes no sense since between them they could probably buy half of Iowa. I arrived home from an awful day in fifth grade where Mr. Kemp was making my life a living hell in English to find a newly minted Sports Illustrated with an inset article about an upcoming Baseball Episode on the Simpsons. And who was set to star but George Kenneth Griffey Jr. In the episode Griffey Jr. was one of Mr. Burns’ nine ringers to help the Springfield Power Plant dominate Shelbyville. However Griffey Jr. became addicted to Brain & Nerve Tonic and the result was giganticism in the result of a huge head. I also watched on the episode commentary how Griffey Jr. and his dad were difficult to deal with. After all his accomplishments Griffey Jr. with a Giant Head in the Simpsons is still an indelible image to me, oh that and Homer scratching himself in the dugout before drawing a pinch-hit, walk-off HBP to win the game. Also edit to add, here is a great Simpsons Dialogue from the episode

Lisa: Wow, Dad!
Bart: Homer, can I get you a beer?
Lisa: No, I want to get him a beer.
Homer: Kids, kids, kids! You can each get me a beer.

Having said that Griffey Jr. reminds of many other things including; His tremendous disdain for the New York Yankees, his romp home to beat the Yankees in the 95 ALCS and his ESPN The Magazine article when he remarks that he would retire rather than play for the hated Yankees.

And last but not least his damn Super Nintendo Game. I swear to God my brother did two things great in college (judging by his GPA studying wasn’t one of them); Drinking and playing Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Baseball. They would drink and play the game before going out and then come back, drink some more and play some Griffey.

So when we look back on his great career we can sum it up with these thoughts; 1) Griffey Jr. inspired us to watch the Simpsons 2) Griffey Jr. inspired hate on the Yankees. 3) Griffey Jr. inspired video game playing and 4) Griffey Jr. inspired us to drink. So there you have it watching the Simpsons, hating the Yankees, video games and drinking. You couldn’t ask for anything more from an American Icon … Well maybe a 30 dollar refund to that ticket I just bought for the upcoming Seattle, New York game at Yankee Stadium. Cause who gives a shit now?

Lebron not coaching the Cavs

Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has made it known that Lebron James is not a consultant on the hiring committee for the open head coaching position. I guess he is not all that concerned with Lebron leaving the franchise.

Tom Izzo continues to deny rumors that he is willing to jump ship to the NBA.

PS, Lebron will not be named next head coach of the franchise (which I think is a huge mistake! just kidding).

Lost John Wooden Quotes

As you probably know this past week, legendary basketball instructor and Los Angeles fixture John Wooden passed away at the senseless age of 99. Not only was it the end to a storybook existence as an iconic name in the lore of American sports but it was the second time in the past week that someone blew the quest for something special by a hair. 100 is a milestone. 99 is the price for a pound of chicken cutlets.

The other brush with almost-greatness came from former steroid-pin cushion clean-up hitter turned stud hurler Andres Galarraga. Apparently, the "Big Cat" as he commanded to be called by his lesser dugout mates for the better part of 20 seasons in the big leagues, gave up the pine tar and traded it in for a rosin bag. He almost squeezed jaculate out of it as he was a blown call away from a perfect game sometime last week. This is great, because the last time I can remember a decent hitter trying his luck at pitching was Babe Ruth - and that was all over a sub-par Broadway musical.

In any event, to commemorate the passing of one of the last men we can remember to make horn-rimmed glasses fashionable, I leave you with some forgetten quotes never published before. Apparently these were found two days ago while rummaging through his closet in San Clemente. They were written on an In N' Out Burger receipt and stuffed into an old Alcindor jockstrap he kept with the net from the 1967 Final Four.

You may of heard of famous lines like "be quick but don't hurry" and "failing to prepare is preparing to fail" but these are an exclusive. Enjoy:

"Ability is a poor man's wealth. Wisdom is an old man's fruit. Congeniality was a movie with that sweet kid from the bus picture."
"Basketball is a thinking man's game. Carnivals are for midgets and tossers and tweakers."
"Bill Walton was a better guitarist than Kurt Cobain. I should know - I coached both of those sons of bitches."
"When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When God gives you a 30 game schedule win every fucking last one of 'em."
"Don't measure yourself with a common yardstick. Unless you're Alcindor, in which case we're talking like elephant trunk."
"Details are vital. It's the little things that make big things happen. Like, think about all those dudes holding the balloons in the Macy's Parade. You know?"
"Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. But at the very least a 'C' cup is just awesome."
"You know that Grateful Dead song that goes like 'Driving that Train, High on da da, da da dum da da da, da da da ... Casey Jones you better watch your speed?' I'm supposedly Casey Jones in that. Garcia had a great left hand by the way."
"I tell Walton all the time - you'll never live as long as I have. I tell him that all the time. Walton is a good kid, though."
"The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team. It doesn't hurt that L.A. has some great looking Asian women either."
"Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. Haha, just kidding that was Lombardi. I was more into vocabulary words and telling Digger Phelps he looked like my grandmother."
The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones. Unless of course you're like Matt Damon's character in 'Good Will Hunting', whereas once was probably enough. Oh and maybe like Matt Christopher books are fine just once-through. Dickens you could read over though. Dickens is like a twice-over type of writer. He was a limey".

Still falling...

Dante Culpepper, will be playing football next year and it will not be with the Detroit Lions where he was a backup quarterback last season.

Culpepper has signed onto to play for the Sacramento Mountain Lions, of the UFL. Culpepper who has played for the Vikings, Dolphins, Raiders & Lions in the NFL, is 33 years old.

Obviously, Culpepper's career has gone down hill the past couple years but don't forget, he used to be able to do this...Culpepper to Moss.

And they say there is no MADDEN jinx.

Speaking of Tony Romo

Tony, work a little harder on the snaps and a little less on your short game...I'm just saying.

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According the Associated Press, Danica Patrick will be making her return to NASCAR in three weeks at New Hampshire.

I'm sure all NASCAR fans are thrilled to have her back as she switches between the IndyCar Series and stockcars, and if you aren't, then just enjoy the picture.

For those of you non-NASCAR fans, at least with this picture, you can now be Danica fans.

Tony Romo, not football related

According to ESPN.com, Tony Romo fired a 71 in his bidding for a berth at this years US Open. Romo has 18 more holes to go in his US Open Qualifier at The Club In Carlton Hills in Texas.

Good luck Tony. I'm sure the Cowboys are excited you are working so hard on the sport that gets you paid!

LA screaming about fouls

Kobe Bryant was in foul trouble last night in the Lakers 103-94 loss to the Boston Celtics.

Bryant, only played 34 minutes last night,was hampered with foul trouble throughout the game. For Lakers fans, they are crying foul! They fail to remember that Ray Allen was in foul trouble throughout Game 1 for the Celtics.

Does everyone still not believe Tim Donaghy and his admissions to the NBA being a league run by betting and the mob.

Gotta make the series a good one, don't we David Stern.

Jay-Z not helping in recruitment of King James

Jay-Z has said he has not had conversations with Lebron about him joining the Nets next year.

I'm sure the topic has never "come up"...at least that is what he will continue to tell EVERYONE! David Stern, don't buy it!

Tom Izzo to Cavs

How many times is Tom Izzo going to go back and forth? In the last two years he has said thanks but no thanks to Kentucky, Oregon, Atlanta Hawks & Chicago Bulls.

What are the Cavs offering now that he is, seriously considering, this as an option. Unless Lebron James has said he is signing on the dotted line, if and only if, Tom Izzo is the coach, he would be crazy to take them up on this offer.

He has arguably, the #2 (I have Duke #1) team in the country coming back next year. Tom, you're no good in the spotlight.

Stanley Cup Finals, Game 3

The Chicago Blackhawks are up 2-1 on the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, and play Game 3 tonight on Versus at 8:00PM.

Does the United States care that little about hockey that they play the Stanley Cup on Versus. I don't know, do cable networks really carry that channel?

Anyways, Blackhawks can take a 3-1 lead, but honestly, who really cares?

"The Other" Lakers vs Celtics Match-Up

Yes, last night the Lakers took a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. The question is, who wins "the other" Lakers vs Celtics competition?

For your viewing pleasure, here are the Laker Girls and the Boston Celtics Dancers.

Truthfully, there is no loser in this battle. We are all winners!

Danny Ferry Resigns...LBJ Watch

In a report done by NBA Fanhouse, Will Brinson is reporting that Danny Ferry is in the process of resigning as General Manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

My biggest question, because we know he isn't actually "resigning", how does this help the Cavs keep the Chosen One?

Just for kicks, here are Lebron James best dunks of the 2009-2010 season.

Hello, there is a game being played...

Apparently, Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson are not Chris Rock fans!

Everyone loves the World Cup...

and thanks to the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, so do penguins!

To celebrate the World Cup, the worlds favorite sporting event, the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, an aquarium and amusment park in Tokyo, is sporting African Penguins who play soccer!

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Tiger Woods is -3 today after an opening round even par 72 yesterday at the Memorial.

In better news, his wife is still beautiful. Shame on you Tiger. Shame on you.

So long, farewell

Do yourself a favor, take some time today at work, sit back in your chair, relax and play Ken Griffey Jr's Slugfest online.

In my opinion, KG Jr, prior to injury, was on the fast track to going down as one of the top 5 greatest baseball players of all time. His 1st to home to beat the Yankees in the ALCS is one of the greatest moments in sports, and his ability to light up a room with his infectious personality and smile, will never be forgotten.

Yes, I was 5 years old when I developed my first man-crush, and Ken Griffey Jr was it!

Here is a tribute to the sleeping beauty, Ken Griffey Jr!

Lakers take game 1

Lakers take game one of the 2010 NBA Finals. The game started with a bang, Artest & Pierce tangled up on the floor. Artest gets a little crazy only to be separated by Joey Crawford

Joey then proceeds to call 19 first quarter fouls. 19!!!! Thanks Joey. You ruined game one!

What do you think the NBA will have in store for game two? Ray Allen, aka Jesus Shuttlesworth, hardly got to play because of foul trouble. I have a feeling, and lets just call it a hunch, the Celtics may get a few calls next time around!

This day in history...

The album, "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen was released.

Congrats boss.

Today is a national holiday

Today is National Doughnut Day! Celebrate by going to your local Krispy Kreme or Dunkin Donuts and get your FREE doughnut!!!!

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To offset Kim Jong-Il's ridiculousness, here is a good looking girl in a bikini... thank you eBaum's World.

North Korea with a minor mistake on the roster...

North Korean Kim Myong Won is a tremendous striker. Unfortunately for Kim, According to espn.com, the only position he will be able to play in the upcoming World Cup in South Africa, is goalie.

A roster error, which listed Kim as a goalie instead of a forward, cannot be reversed. The FIFA governing body made a ruling that Kim, who is listed at goalie, will only be allowed to play goalie in the upcoming World Cup. North Korea, who qualified for their first World Cup since 1966, will be playing without the services of their most potent scorer.

Tough deal for the North Koreans. Lets be honest, they only had a chance to win one game, against Ivory Coast. Their grouping (Group B) consists of Brazil, Portugal & Ivory Coast.

What are the chances Kim Jong-Il let's it go down like that?

This day in sports history...

June 3, 1980, Darryl Strawberry was selected #1 overall by the NY Mets.

Jim Joyce & his mustache

Jim Joyce gets a 10 for his mustache!!!! Forget the blown call, look at the 'stache. Detroit needs to stop hating on this man and give him an award.

Check out the American Mustache Institute, for some more mustache greatness.

Congrats Jim Joyce, you are a mustache legend!