As the season gets closer to a close, the npower Championship league has hit some turbulence: some, like Crystal Palace's Ian Holloway feel Watford's use of loan players from foreign teams their owners also control is unfair. Understandably, Watford fans do not and quickly try to change the subject to Cardiff City's crass purchase of promotion by a new owner who feels only the barest sense loyalty to the team's history.

posted by yerfatma to soccer at 10:45 AM - 10 comments

If it seems like Botswana's Bobby Shillinde came out of nowhere,: that's because he did. And sadly, he's probably going right back, assuming they can sort the passport.

posted by yerfatma to soccer at 09:06 AM - 3 comments

A-Rod and others received HGH from a Miami :

"The names are all included in an extraordinary batch of records from Biogenesis, an anti-aging clinic tucked into a two-story office building just a hard line drive's distance from the UM campus. They were given to New Times by an employee who worked at Biogenesis before it closed last month and its owner abruptly disappeared. The records are clear in describing the firm's real business: selling performance-enhancing drugs, from human growth hormone (HGH) to testosterone to anabolic steroids."

posted by yerfatma to culture at 09:23 AM - 7 comments

Russian oligarch fires well-regarded coach mid-season: P.J. Carlesimo will replace Rafa Benitez Avery Johnson for now.

posted by yerfatma to basketball at 02:28 PM - 2 comments

The New England Patriots are regularly accused of being poor sports: for running up the score. Any number of writers see karmic justice in Rob Gronkowski's injury (a Bills' reporter even hoped for an injury during the Pats/ Jets tilt). This, however, is a new one: Miami Dolphins' defensive tackle Tony McDaniel feels "It was disrespectful to us to run the same play over and over and be successful".

posted by yerfatma to football at 10:27 AM - 11 comments

Kansas City Chiefs' Linebacker Jovan Belcher kills girlfriend, self: Belcher drove to the Chiefs' practice facility where he was confronted by coach Romeo Crennel and general manager Scott Pioli before shooting himself.

posted by yerfatma to football at 12:07 PM - 16 comments

Marvin Miller, 1917-2012: Miller, the most important figure in the MLBPA's history, died today at 95. He helped Curt Flood challenge the reserve clause, which led to free agency and the wonderfully peaceful sports labor situation we have today.

posted by yerfatma to culture at 01:02 PM - 5 comments

Lakers Fire Mike Brown: Dream Team, Nightmare, etc.

posted by yerfatma to basketball at 01:37 PM - 18 comments

NFLPA investigating Drew Rosenhaus' sketchy ethics: and his connection to a financial advisor who encouraged NFL players to invest in a failed venture.

posted by yerfatma to football at 02:28 PM - 6 comments

Belgians are the New Slovenians: at least in the EPL, where their obvious gifts are becoming harder to ignore.

posted by yerfatma to soccer at 09:14 AM - 1 comment

Red Sox considering a blockbuster trade: a deal that would send Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto to Los Angeles.

posted by yerfatma to baseball at 06:10 PM - 34 comments

Greg LeMond smiles: As of today, he is the only US-born Tour de France winner. Lance Armstrong has been suspended for life and stripped of his titles.

posted by yerfatma to general at 10:19 PM - 38 comments

On racism in football:  

posted by yerfatma to soccer at 09:14 AM - 2 comments

The History of WFAN: (and, technically, WHN)

posted by yerfatma to culture at 05:17 PM - 3 comments

$70: that's what it will cost for access to the NFL's All-22 film as part of Game Rewind next year. The story also confirms another bit of previously insider-only info: Charlie Casserly is a stone moron.

posted by yerfatma to football at 02:13 PM - 5 comments

The Joy of Small Sample Sizes: Remebering Phil Plantier, Shane Spencer and Broderick Perkins.

posted by yerfatma to baseball at 12:30 PM - 3 comments

scha·den·freu·de: "Pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune."

posted by yerfatma to culture at 06:47 PM - 14 comments

The Eck: if you're getting paid to sit in front of a computer today, waste ten minutes with this. Then steal some paperclips.

posted by yerfatma to baseball at 09:27 PM - 3 comments

The Watchdog: a profile of Roger Goodell.

posted by yerfatma to football at 01:36 PM - 2 comments

Mariano Rivera Tears ACL Shagging Fly Balls: New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee chasing a fly ball Thursday at Kaufman Stadium before the Yankees played a game against the Kansas City Royals. Rivera, 42, has caught flies enthusiastically for years during pregame warm-ups. The injury likely ends his season and perhaps his career.

posted by yerfatma to baseball at 11:02 AM - 21 comments

NFL Suspends Four for Un-Saintly Behavior: Jonathan Vilma is suspended for the season. Two of the suspended players no longer play for New Orleans.

posted by yerfatma to football at 12:25 PM - 14 comments

Some Bruins Fans Took the Loss in a Classy Way: Reactions on Twitter after Joel Ward scored the game-winning goal for the Washington Capitals over the Boston Bruins in game 7. NSFW. Not safe for anyone who hoped we're better than this in 2012.

posted by yerfatma to hockey at 11:21 AM - 29 comments

Is the Positionless Player the Future of the NBA?: Paul Flannery on Avery Bradley's ascent.

posted by yerfatma to basketball at 11:17 AM - 3 comments

ESPN Report Claims Saints' GM Eavesdropped on Opponents from 2002-2004: "There was a switch, and the switch accessed offense and defense," said the source. "When Randy was there, it was the Saints offense or defense, and when Mickey was there it changed over so it was the visiting offense or defense," the source said.

posted by yerfatma to football at 03:51 PM - 9 comments

Philip Humber Throws Baseball's 21st Perfect Game: Chicago White Sox pitcher Philip Humber retired all 27 Seattle Mariners hitters in a 4-0 victory Saturday, throwing Major League Baseball's first perfect game since^* May 29, 2010, and only the 21st in league history. The closest the M's came to a hit was in the fourth when Alex Rios chased down a Dustin Ackley liner at the warning track. In the ninth, Humber fell down 3-0 in the count to Michael Saunders before striking him out. Humber's 96 pitches were the second least in a perfecto.

posted by yerfatma to baseball at 07:17 PM - 18 comments