Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 - Prodigal Sun

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-Some images of the new Yankee Stadium, looking good!
-Mats Sundin will finally announce which team that he has chosen to play for in his return to the NHL this Thursday, and the final two teams in the long-awaited sweepstakes being the Vancouver Canucks and the New York Rangers.
-The trend of head coaches getting canned early this season continues in the NBA as 76ers coach Maurice Cheeks and most recently the Kings' Reggie Theus were relieved of their duties after some less than spectacular starts.
-The Manning brothers headline the selections to the NFL Pro Bowl game. Brett Favre joins six other teammates for a league best, as well he will be joined by fellow old-timers John Carney and Jeff Feagles of the Giants.
-Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore are going head-to-head, so to speak, in an ongoing attempt to settle before the trial goes to court; however, Bertuzzi is expected to return to the Flames shortly. Tying this to recent news, Sean Avery gets suspended for mouthing off, while Todd Bertuzzi is allowed to play after ending another player's career in what will go down as one of, if not the, cheapest shot in the history of hockey? Unreal.
-The Philadelphia Flyers think celebrating at clubs and strip joints is so not-classy, they prefer crashing frat parties instead.
-The lay-up parade theme seems to have disappeared for the Raptors, although they allowed scrubs like Trenton Hassell and Ryan Anderson to out hustle and out rebound them all night long in a frustrating loss to the Nets. In a game that saw the Raps contain dynamic guard, Devin Harris - as well as an 0-16 drought that resulted in the lead quickly evaporating in the 4th - Vince Carter once again walked away with the last laugh at the ACC.
-ESPN has reported that the Toronto Blue Jays have dropped out of the running to lure Rafael Furcal...
-The idea that a caddy feels so high and mighty as to talk smack to an actual PGA golfer, and one of the best at that, is simply laughable. As I'm sure this has been reiterated a plethora of times by bloggers, news reporters, and anyone for that matter, I'll just say it again, "Steve, you're a freaking caddy - just shut up and caddy."
-Commissioner Gary Bettman on Sean Avery: "To be perfectly honest I wouldn't want to have to explain to my 12-year-old daughter what he said,". I really don't see the connection or relevance to parenthood, and to be perfectly honest, think this is being blown completely out of proportion.
-Plaxico Burress proving that he can go out and not shoot himself in the leg.

And finally, T.O tells Stephen A. his side of the story...

Thursday. November 6th, 2008 - Holy Water

-For those who didn't see it, Stevie Franchise's slick diamond studded Barack Obama blazer. Classy, Steve.
-Tokyo is concerned with Barack Obama winning the election, stating that this could sway the decision for the host of the '16 Olympics.
-Derek Jeter's reputation takes another hit, as Fielding Bible has ranked him as the worst DSS in the game, today.
-Jermaine O'Neal needs to cool it on the tech's - love the attitude, but there are smarter ways to do it, when it doesn't cost the team points and/or possessions.
-With the Leafs playing competitive hockey, is this enough to lure Mats Sundin? Not likely, I'd say his desire to win it all will be the key factor in which team he chooses. Slam! lists the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, Philadelpia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks as the other teams showing strong interest in his services.
-A man and a woman were arrested for getting it on, on the john during a Bills-Jets game. There's a story to share with the grandchildren.
-With A.J Burnett gone presumably, it will be interesting to see what route J.P Ricciardi will take on finding a new #2 pitcher. Derek Lowe and Jon Garland are some notable free agent pitchers whom I wouldn't mind.
-With the U.S election in full swing, SI.com conducted a Sports Ballot and the results had Peyton Manning as the athlete with the best chance of becoming a politician - with 37.3% of the votes.
-Apparently Chad "Ocho Cinco" hid Barack Obama support signs in both goalposts before the Bengals' game against the Texans in what was supposed to be his touchdown celebration. Funny stuff. If only he had scored that game.
-Remember to place your bid on the rainwater that infamously brought Game 5 of this year's World Series to a "screeching halt".
-I'm slightly embarrassed to be a considered a fellow Raptors fan from this...um, what is it.

PTI: Big Finish for Nov. 5th - minus Kornheiser.

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, August 1, 2008 - Indiana and Dow Jones related? Simply Ludacris

-As expected, Manny Ramirez has been moved, as well as Canadian Jason Bay. Ramirez is headed to the LA Dodgers and Jason Bay is headed to Boston to relieve Manny's duties. Ken Griffey Jr. also swapped jerseys as he was traded to the Chi-Sox.
-Paul Pierce has gone on record saying that he is the best player in the world. The comment is just laughable considering he wouldn't be saying this if the Celtics hadn't won the championship recently. Best leader maybe (and even then, KG would get the nod), but you can't be "one of the best" one week, then "the best" another. It just doesn't work that way.
-Another cocky player in Nenad Krstic whined about not getting offers from other teams, "When you look at big guys in the NBA, they signed really big contracts. I know I am on that level." You came off of a big injury, and even when you were healthy, you weren't that good. Take the $5 mill from Cleveland, or go to Russia, that's all there is to it.
-The Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens are said to be 4 of the teams that Mats Sundin is looking at, in this neverending saga of will-he, won't-he...
-A bit surprising that ESPN.com's poll of "Would you want your favourite team to sign Manny Ramirez for 2009?" results were close to 50-50 after a little over 30k votes. But then again, this coming from a Blue Jays fan.
-The Toronto Raptors will be entertaining Edmonton fans as they host the Denver Nuggets on Oct 21st at Rexall Place.
-Indiana Jones related to Dow Jones?
-Barack Obama has responded to Ludacris' ludicrous rap, not approving of it, in which he ripped Hillary Clinton, John McCain and even George W. Bush (shocker, I know).