Archive for June 2007
June 28th, 2007
While the rumors of a Garnett-to-Phoenix continue to make their way around the bend, Mike D’Antoni isn’t talking like a coach who’ll be acquiring the former MVP and losing Amare Stoudemire.
“We can get better with what we have,” D’Antoni said, “and we should play better next year. One more year together, Amare’s going to get […]
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June 26th, 2007
Vegas bouncer sues Pacman for unspecified amount. The amount is to be paid in one dollar bills, gently falling from a plastic bag.
Chauncey Billups opts out of contract, becomes free agent. Says he wants to stay with the Pistons, but not so much that he will keep his contract.
Cubs blow five run lead in top […]
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June 25th, 2007
Oregon State wins second NCAA baseball championship. Beaver jokes abound.
Juan Pablo Montoya gets first Nextel Cup win. Princess Bride joke abound.
US beats Mexico to win CONCACAF gold cup. Immigration jokes abound.
Ken Griffey Jr. hits two homers, passes McGwire on all time list. “Talking about the past” jokes abound.
Dustin McGowan takes no-hitter into ninth, Jays win. […]
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June 21st, 2007
Joe Girardi, on turning down the Orioles job -
“It’s a great organization. There’s a great history. It’s a great sports town. I had a great meeting with them. I was very impressed. But at this time, it’s not just right.”
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“I’d prefer to manage team with the prospect of winning, thank you very much.”
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June 20th, 2007
Pacman (Pac-man, Pac Man?) Jones charged with two felonies from infamous strip club incident. Goodness, what will his suspension be now that he’s actually charged with something?
PGA commissioner calls for steroid testing. Reportedly, Jason Giambi is being coerced into cooperation.
Cubs send Michael Barrett to San Diego. If he’s on another team, he can punch Cubs […]
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June 20th, 2007
Sometimes — well, all the time — ESPN lets you down. While the problems with the Worldwide Leader are too numerous and egregious to list here, let’s just acknowledge how much better this would be.
Seriously, Bob Barker telling bullshit stories and threatening viewers while drinking a glass of scotch would probably be the best way […]
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June 14th, 2007
June, 2027 - Cleveland, OH
LeBron James finally won his first, elusive NBA title. James and the Cavaliers had been to finals many times since their first trip in 2007, but had failed to emerge victorious every time. LeBron’s poor supporting cast was often, and rightfully, the scapegoat. This year, LeBron finally got the teammates he […]
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June 13th, 2007
It’s not nearly as impressive as my usual etch-a-sketch creation, stairs.
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June 13th, 2007
Me neither.
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June 12th, 2007
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June 12th, 2007
“Last week, I asked for an opportunity to meet privately with commissioner Goodell,” Jones said. “I met with him earlier today to tell him about the steps I have taken to change my life since being suspended by the NFL. I accept the discipline that’s been imposed on me and I am withdrawing my appeal.”
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June 12th, 2007
Ichiro would prefer punching himself to traveling to Cleveland. Finally, he understands America.
Josh McRoberts signs with agent, will stay in the NBA draft. Still expected to never actually be in the NBA.
Injured Mickelson will still compete in US Open. Cites the exorbitant amount of money that he makes golfing as a reason.
Earnhardt Jr. heading to […]
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June 11th, 2007
They may no longer be mighty and the iconography of Emilio’s epic may have been removed, but the Anaheim Ducks will forever be a promotional tie-in to a children’s movie trilogy about a youth hockey team. No matter what they do, the Anaheim hockey franchise will forever be tied to the Disney film franchise. And […]
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June 11th, 2007
I think the Cavs may have thought that too. Most viewers certainly did.
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June 7th, 2007
Congratulations Mighty Ducks! If only the Hawks could see you now!
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June 6th, 2007
By now, you must have heard at Kevin Durant’s failure at the bench press. Not his relative failure, his complete failure. Kevin Durant didn’t just lift a small amount of weigh. No, no, no. Kevin Durant lifted no amount of weight. He tried to bench 185 pounds. He couldn’t. That’s not all. His overall workout […]
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June 6th, 2007
Clinton Portis didn’t think dog-fighting was a big deal. People got mad. Clinton Portis wondered why.
“A couple of weeks ago, when I made those comments, I didn’t understand the seriousness behind it,” the Washington Redskins running back said Tuesday. “I didn’t know it would affect that many people, didn’t think what I said was that […]
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