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Sonics are Oklahoma City-bound "The transition and move of this team begins tomorrow morning," Bennett said in Oklahoma City, where he announced that season ticket sales for the soon-to-be named franchise at Ford Center would begin Thursday.
posted to Basketball at 4:19 PM CDT
Dodgers beat Angels without a hit. The Dodgers became the fifth team in modern major league history to win without getting a hit. Because they didn’t have to bat in the ninth, the game doesn’t qualify as a no-hitter.
posted to Baseball at 12:21 PM CDT
Not listed as an official no hitter. Thank you Commissioner Fay Vincent.
Watching today's Dodgers Angels game. Dodgers announcer Vin Scully said he spoke to Angels Manager Mike Scioscia beforehand.
Told Scioscia it was 18 years ago today he'd caught a no hitter thrown by Fernando Valenzuela. (A 6-0 victory over St. Louis.) Scioscia replied "At least we won that game."
posted at 5:10 PM CDT on June 29
Barry Bonds offers to play for free.
My opinion on Bonds is no secret, however I noticed this tidbit in the paper yesterday and have been meaning to post about it. Barry Bonds' agent has offered his services to all 30 teams, at a pro-rated salary of the league minimum (at this point, about $200,000 total), even offering to play for free by donating that salary to buying tickets for the game; his trial date isn't until next March, so he would not be prevented from playing.
Despite this, apparently Barry's agent has received no interest, bolstering claims that the league is colluding to prevent him being hired.
posted to Baseball at 9:32 PM CDT
He'll wind up on an American league team with a grass field.
posted at 4:07 AM CDT on June 29
George Carlin: (Late) Sports Authority Mourning the passing of the ultimate arbiter in the "Is it a sport or not?" debate. Also reference his famous comparison between baseball and football.
posted to Culture at 7:09 PM CDT
Introduced to Carlin through the Dr. Demento radio show.
"A place for my stuff." The Baseball Football comparison.
One routine concerning food in the refrigerator. Wordplay classics.
Tonight "Saturday Night Live" is replaying their very first program from 1975. George Carlin was the host
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posted at 3:18 AM CDT on June 29
AFI names its top 10 sports movies Two boxing movies "Raging Bull" followed by "Rocky" at the top. Also two baseball movies in top 5.
posted to Culture at 12:23 PM CDT
I've never have gotten the love for "Hoosiers." Seemed like just another hollywood 80's feelgood to me.
posted at 12:27 AM CDT on June 22
Ring it up! Celtics crush Lakers for 17th title There were legendary Celtics sitting in the stands, with names like Russell, Havlicek, Heinsohn, Maxwell, Ainge, and White, who could all tell stories about the days when they touched the NBA championship trophy, sprayed champagne on each other, and watched Red Auerbach proudly puff on a victory cigar. After a 22-year wait that included the retirement of Larry Bird, lots of lean years, and the death of Auerbach, the Celtics have new legends named Pierce, Allen, and Garnett, who now can tell their stories about touching the trophy, spraying champagne, and wishing Red were here to witness it.
posted to Basketball at 5:29 AM CDT
"I think Scorcese is still filming "Ashecliffe" in town, too."
I think the Lehane novel Scorcese's filming is called "Shutter Island."
Congratulations to the Celtics. (Ouch!) The better, more physically imposing and stronger willed team.
I can't even believe the experience of being in the Finals will help the Lakers next year. Andrew Bynum wasn't here to gain this "experience" anyway.
Whatever his court flaws are, they don't stop me from imagining James Posey in a Lakers uniform.
posted at 4:33 AM CDT on June 19
As the Apple turns... Willie Randolph is out as manager of the New York Mets, fired in the middle of the night 2 1/2 months into a disappointing season that has followed the team's colossal collapse last September. In the middle of the night? Seems pretty cold.
posted to Baseball at 4:25 AM CDT
If I recall correctly then Dodgers Manager Bill Russel was also fired late at night. Too late for the Sunday night news broadcast.
posted at 3:05 AM CDT on June 18
An Instant Classic "A rivalry between the league's two most storied franchises -- with some of the game's biggest names and biggest moments -- now has its biggest rally. No team had ever overcome more than a 15-point deficit after the first quarter, and Elias Sports Bureau said it was the biggest comeback in the finals since 1971. One thing's for sure, it will forever be remembered in the annals of Celtics-Lakers lore."
posted to Basketball at 12:21 AM CDT
Kobe's not the only one who wanted a drink after the game.
posted at 2:23 PM CDT on June 13
Say It Ain't So, Chuckster A prosecutor says retired NBA star Charles Barkley will face felony charges if he fails to repay a $400,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas Strip casino.
posted to Basketball at 12:32 PM CDT
If the casino keeps a list of unwelcome guests, Barkley's still not on it, I'll bet.
posted at 10:57 PM CDT on May 18
It's been 10 years?!
That's right, 10 years since Kerry Wood tied the major league record for strikeouts in a 9-inning game.
You can watch the video highlights of the 20 strikeouts here.
posted to Baseball at 8:05 PM CDT
"See similarities between Koufax and Wood's curve ball and the amount of break. "
Does Wood have the long fingers like Koufax does? Through the years I've heard Vin Scully make many references to Koufax's long fingers and his wicked curveball.
posted at 12:26 AM CDT on May 10
Pacman gives Dallas Cowboys a dual threat: This is what Pacman Jones can bring to the Dallas Cowboys on the field if he plays in 2008: A playmaker on defense as a cornerback and on special teams.
posted to Football at 12:11 PM CDT
The NFL approved the Pacman Jones to Dallas trade today, per ESPN.
First suspended player ever involved in an NFL trade.
With Joneswatch, Romo's romantic miss adventures and Owens mouth seems like too much soap opera to me. I'd expect the Cowboys (and once upon a time, the Raiders) can deal with it better than most teams though.
posted at 5:12 PM CDT on April 27
Kansas Wins National Title... ....although to read the article you would think that Memphis had it gift wrapped.
posted to Basketball at 12:04 AM CDT
Congratulations to Kansas, the team that played a full 45 minute game.
Memphis not making their free throws in the last two minutes; worse than Chris Webber's timeout call.
posted at 11:48 PM CDT on April 8
Ultimate Fighting Robs The Cradle Want to watch 6-year-olds in the Octagon? Welcome to Missouri, apparently the only state in the union that allows "youth fighting." Says one parent, "We're not training them for dog fighting...I'd rather have my kids here than out on the streets."
posted to Culture at 5:46 AM CDT
I expect this will become a regulated sport with mandatory protective equipment, state licensed judges and fights conducted within weight and age classifications.
I also expect "no holds barred" versions to show up on YouTube.
posted at 3:35 AM CDT on April 1
Chris Webber retires Here's A Look Back at a Career That Was Above Average.
posted to Basketball at 4:12 PM CDT
His Detroit based Foundation is another "Timeout" he should be known for.
posted at 4:22 AM CDT on March 29
A Short History of the Baseball Played in a (Small) Coliseum With the Red Sox and Dodgers set to play three in LA, a little back-story to the field.
posted to Baseball at 3:36 PM CDT
Unusual dimensions but good pitching wins out. The Dodgers didn't win the World Series in 1959 by imitating the '27 Yankees.
Two one-hitters were thrown at the Coliseum in those four years.
posted at 2:48 AM CDT on March 27
I thought that Seattle was a key city in Stern's plan for NBA world conquest.
"Gateway to the Pacific Rim" and all that jazz.