Friday, August 23rd, 2008 - Support

-You might have noticed that before races, Michael Phelps is seen with headphones listening to his Ipod, and wondered what music he was listening to that pumps him up. Well, before winning the 200m gold medal, he was listening to "I'm Me" by Lil Wayne. Pretty lame, but effective I guess.
-Canada is finally picking up steam with 3 golds, 7 silvers and 5 bronze medals bringing their medal count to a respectable 15.
-Chris Kaman's dad said that when Germany plays USA, he'll actually be rooting against his son who will be playing for the German team.
-Shawn Kemp will be back on the court (fortunately not an NBA one) as the Premiata Montegranaro have signed the controversial and retired big man.
-A letter to Cincinnati Reds fans, from their General Manager.
-Usain Bolt with a 19.30 record for the 200 meters...you're just insane, Usain.
-Blue Jays 15 - Yanks 3, but wait, the Doc was on the mound? And he actually received run support? I don't believe it.
-Mats Sundin to the New York Rangers? His agent says "no".
-USA's Amanda Beard denies having anything to do with fellow Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, almost sounding offended by the suggestion.
-Top 5 television sports theme songs. NBA on NBC gets my vote for top spot as well, but I'd put the Hockey Night In Canada (while no longer the theme anymore) up in the top 3.
-Classic sports related quote of the day: "I've been dunked on by (Vitaly) Potapenko and now (Zan) Tabak. The good part is that they don't make posters of those guys"— Houston Rockets’ Walt Williams, waaay back when.

Friday, July 4, 2008 - Happy 4th of July.

-Alex Rodriguez makes headlines again with "good friend" Madonna, reportedly making late-night visits to her house for presumably their chess club meetings.
-Whether or not Brett Favre returns next season, the way I see it is, when you've reached the plateau of greatness that players such as Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods et al., and possess that kind of legendary status - you are always welcome to return. But don't tell that to the Green Bay Packers... or their fans.
-Pardon The Interruption has been absolute garbage and a downright snore-fest without Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser.
-former Highschool phenom Gerald Green has signed on with the Mavericks. Yes, it was (and still is) a slow week in the NBA.
-Gilbert Arenas agrees to a $111 million dollar contract, although was offered $127 - heartwarming, but I'm still not gonna call him a "winner" just yet.
-A.J Burnett is being shopped around the league for a shortstop - according to sources in the Toronto media, as the Blue Jays management are not happy with him, as well as current SS's David "no-catch" Eckstein and John ".100" McDonald.
-The German National basketball team has just acquired center Chris Kaman. You heard correctly - Kaman's great-grandparents were of German descent, making him eligible to play after getting his duel-citizenship.
-Roger Federer avenges himself by defeating familiar face Mario Ancic. Try and beat Federer's streak(s): 39 consecutive wins at Wimbledon, 64 consecutive wins on grass and 17 consecutive semifinal appearances at Grand Slam tournaments.
-In Team Canada's quest to make the Olympics, the Canucks' crushed Lebanon 89-67, thanks in part to Joel Anthony and Samuel Dalembert who combined for 20 rebounds. Canada also breezed passed New Zealand, once again winning big, taking the decision 90-63, this time with swingmen Olu Famutini and Rowan Barrett making big contributions and pleasing the McMaster-U crowd with their electrifying displays of athleticism.
-It's official. There will be another Venus-Serena Wimbledon showdown. The Williams' sisters improve their record to a jaw-dropping 100-13 at Wimbledon, can you say dominant?
-Pamela Anderson calls Jessica Simpson a "whore" for wearing an anti-vegetarian top.
-The Toronto Blue Jays begin a road series with the L.A Angels who boast the second best record in the majors (only behind the Tampa Bay Rays, of all teams). But, the Jays have been known to play well against the Halos - so expect a hard fought series.
-Enjoyed Talladega Nights? Well, Sasha Baron Cohen and Will Farrell will team up again in the comedic version of Sherlock Holmes.
-Video of the day: hilarious hockey taunt. Priceless.
-In honour of Cynthia-R (and soon to be minus the R), and of course the 4th of July, here's Lenny Kravitz performing the Guess Who's smash hit "American Woman".