Sunday, Devember 14, 2008 - Working for the Weekend

-If the LA Angels don't succeed in wooing Mark Texeira, it looks like they'll be looking to bolster their defence instead, and use the money to try to get Padres' ace Jake Peavy.
-How could I forgot to make a note of Carmelo Anthony's 33 points in one quarter? There's no double meaning to that line - other than how terrible the Timberwolves are - it honestly slipped my mind.
-It looks like Daunte Culpepper will have to work for the extra million dolalrs of his contract, as this is going down to the wire for him.
-Recycling news just to get a little bit of hockey on the front page of ESPN? That's got to put the self-esteem of the NHL at an all-time low. And while on the topic, before last night, how long has it been since the Toronto Maple Leafs were not featured on Hockey Night In Canada on a Saturday?
-To the left, you can see Manny Delcarmen sporting the new alternate retro jersey and Hanging Sox, which will be their primary logo.
-No surprises here, Justin Mourneau was named the top Canadian baseball player of the year. He's got a long way to catch Larry Walker's nine, but if anyone can do it, it's him.
-The New York Yankees are looking to sign either Mark Texeira, but if that doesn't pan out, they'll turn their attention and wallet to Manny Ramirez. The same reports indicate that they are also keeping close tabs on top free-agent pitchers Andy Pettitte, Derek Lowe and Ben Sheets as well. Simply ridiculous...
-Hockey gamers rejoice, EA Sports will soon debut 3 on 3 NHL Arcade.
-Thus ends the illustrious career of another sporting great, this one ending in a 7th place finish for Annika Sorrenstam as well as having to urinate in a cup.

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - Vinsanity

-Ridiculous game with Vince Carter back in town. I'll give the man his props, an all-world performance for the slug, the major highlights being the big three to send it into overtime and the game winning reverse dunk. The next time the Raptors host the Nets is on Dec. 15 at the ACC.
-Nothing says "Major League" like a starting goalie of a title game making roughly only $13,000 a year. Who is this player that I speak of? The Red Bulls' Danny Cepero of the MLS.
-Chad Ocho Cinco's agent said that his client's fate rests in Mike Brown's hands, and that they are going to take a low-key approach. You heard it right, low-key for Ocho.
-After the "fake Shaq" twittering incident, the real Shaq is actually twittering...for reals, I think.
-A 14-year old teenager in Hong Kong has broken Sergio Garcia's record of being the youngest golfer to make the cut at the European Tour.
-Big day for trades by the New York Knicks. They shipped Zach Randolph and Mardy Collins to the Clip Show for Tim Thomas (again?) and Cuttino Mobley. And a few hours later, Jamal Crawford was traded to the Warriors for Al Harrington. Both moves cleared a tonne of cap space for a certain free-agent in '10. Everyone's favourite Knicks fan, Spike Lee stated that he was not impressed by the trade...
-Annika Sorrenstam will end her legacy with a random drug-test...what are the chances?
-The Toronto Star is reporting that Brian Burke could be at the Leafs helm as early as this Sunday.
-Pole Dancing - the next Olympic sport you say?
-Sarah Palin was offered $2 million to star in a porno, and her hubby was offered $1,000,000 and a snowmobile to be the co-star. Although the snowmobile was tempting, they graciously declined.

Monday, July 14, 2008 - 1 hockey player, 1 cup

-Apparently the Rogers Centre banned the Madonna pictures during the Yankees-Jays series, yet the "F-bomb" signs remain legal. Give me a freaking break.
-The saga continues. And this fan-made website really speaks for itself...
-If you live near Chicago, don't be surprised to see Derrick Rose sitting beside you in a Driver's Ed class.
-To those planning on attending the Olympics in Beijing, crossbows have been banned. You have been warned.
-In the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, Tony Romo placed an impressive third in his debut at the tournament. Retired NHL legend, Brett Hull finished in a tie for fifth. Not surprisingly, Charles Barkley finished dead last. Annika Sorrenstam served as an analyst - and said about Chuck, "It is a very unorthodox swing".
-Detoit Red Wings' veteran Kris Draper's baby daughter pooped (rumoured to be diaperless at the time) in the Stanley Cup. Still dream about drinking out of Lord Stanley? This happened in June by the way, a month before so many had drank, ate ice-cream, timbits, various foods etc. out of it.
-McDonald's new slogan for the games in Beijing (translated): "loves it when China wins" at the Olympics. So what's the big fuss about? McDonald's has always been a selfish money grabbing corporation, this shouldn't be news to anyone.
-Not enough pre-game juice for Jose Conseco apparently, as former Philadelphia Eagle, Vai Sikahema knocked out the former baseball star in the first round of the celebrity Boxing match.
-Everyone's favourite E.T lookalike, Sam Cassell, is a confirmed "celebrity" judge at the 1st Annual Pole Star Invitational (a pole dancing contest, for those not aware).
-Three Canadian big men – Samuel Dalembert, Levon Kendall and Rans Brempong – fouled out in the game against Germany. While Joel Anthony was limited in minutes due to foul trouble. Leo Rautins was quoted as saying, "It was decided by factors outside the players on the court". Hmm...I wonder what he's hinting at.
-Better take notice, Cleveland Indians...
-Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have split-up. I blame Matt Damon.