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Forsberg returns to Avs Peter the Great to help Avs in playoff push.
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Devils fire Julien Lou Lamorello once again installs himself behind the bench
posted on April 02, 2007 - Go to the detail view for this result
Lesnar proves size does matter Despite it coming just weeks after Bernard Hopkins proved that a 45-year-old combat athlete doesn't have to turn into primordial paste in the ring, returning UFC champion Randy Couture -- as much an MMA institution as the cage itself -- failed in his attempt to write yet another storybook epilogue to a peerless career.
posted by BornIcon at 01:25 PM on November 18
Halloween for 82 games. 50+ photos of the NHL's masked men and their masks. Better than anything you'll find in your local drug store's Halloween section. (SI)
posted by BoKnows at 05:27 PM on November 13
It hurts me that the hated Flyers have the two coolest masks in that collection. My humble opinion, of course. Neat post Bo.
posted at 03:42 AM on November 13
Five Aces in a Week? "It's incomprehensible this kind of luck could happen, but it does happen ..."
posted by BoKnows at 04:10 AM on November 10
That reminds me of my hole-in-one, which I have to believe is going to happen soon.
posted at 12:45 PM on November 10
The Hoser's NFL Picks, Week Eight 2008 NFL picks that miss a good Waffle House smothered 'n' covered breakfast now and again.
posted by wfrazerjr at 04:20 PM on October 30
Careful, you don't want to start a discussion!
posted at 02:50 AM on October 30
The Hoser's NFL Picks, Week Eight 2008 NFL picks that miss a good Waffle House smothered 'n' covered breakfast now and again.
posted by wfrazerjr at 04:20 PM on October 28
Whether or not the majority are offended or protest something isn't really the basis on which to judge a term. If it's inherently racially biased or derisive is fairly objective, even if a small amount of those being described that way are offended. Take, for example, my heritage. I am of European descent from a protestant family. Does the term WASP offend me? No, and probably most feel the same way. However, it is a loaded term and not meant to be in any way complimentary. It is meant to somehow marginalize, mock, or otherwise stereotype me any way you look at it. Perhaps Redskin should be looked at similarly. I don't care if 2%, 20%, or 92% are offended by it, there isn't a nice connotation to the word.
Or, more to the point: yes, I personally know Indians who are very offended by the word, and think it's bullshit to continue to name teams that word in this supposedly enlightened age. It's downright silly to think it could ever be construed a compliment. To many, the term carries the same insulting weight as any bigoted term against any race or nationality, whether you respect their feelings or not.
posted at 09:31 PM on October 28
The Hoser's NFL Picks, Week Eight 2008 NFL picks that miss a good Waffle House smothered 'n' covered breakfast now and again.
posted by wfrazerjr at 04:20 PM on October 27
We've had this discussion a few times, so I don't need to air it out again.
Keep it up Fraze. As long as they keep that name, keep pointing out what it is.
posted at 12:40 PM on October 27
Calgary's (Washington's) Cinderella Man It's the tale of a 27-year-old career minor-leaguer who finally gets his shot in the NHL. Better yet, the hard-luck defenceman gets to debut in his home city against the team he grew up watching, with his mom, dad, older brother and some 40-plus friends in attendance hanging on his every shift. That's what transpired last night at the Pengrowth Saddledome,.....in an underdog's tale of patience, perseverance and love for a sister who died eight years ago in a heart-wrenching accident on the Trans-Canada Highway.
posted by tommytrump at 04:42 PM on October 23
Nothing really to add to that story, just wanted to say thank you for the post. I wish him luck.
posted at 07:00 PM on October 23
Five Reasons to Watch the World Series So it's not Manny being Manny and shots of Ben Affleck sitting in the stands. It is still going to be a great series for all the right reasons.
posted by Debo270 at 09:08 AM on October 22
I thought the reasons listed in the FPP (Manny and Ben) were precisely why most people like me would watch.
posted at 01:01 PM on October 22
Clint Malarchuk accidentally shoots self in the chin with a rifle Best for having his throat slashed by a skate, he is recovering in hospital despite refusing help from paramedics. This man must be unbreakable.
posted by mkn at 04:29 PM on October 14
I think the story's B.S. Malarchuk is part of a vast conspiracy to suppress the fact that here in Nevada, we all have guns, even the jackrabbits, and we're not afraid to use them! You paying attention there, California?
posted at 02:55 AM on October 14
Pitcher battled back from near death Dusty Baker used fisherman's terminology to describe left-hander Adam Pettyjohns slashing and sliding fastball. He waved his hand like a trout captured in a net. "Thats what he throws," Baker said. "In and out, cutting and tailing and sinking. Nothing straight." It took seven years of swimming upstream for Pettyjohn to complete an unlikely return to the major leagues. He pitched one scoreless inning Sunday for the Cincinnati Reds, his first appearance since 2001. His story is hard to believe, but this is no fisherman's tale.
posted by jjdm at 02:50 PM on September 28
Pettyjohn is getting the start tomorrow against the Cards in the season finale. Nice work to be there, win or lose.
posted at 02:43 AM on September 28
High School Hazing Rears its Ugly Head Again In an era when bullying and initiation/hazing rituals have supposedly been all-but-eradicated in high schools, colleges, and sports teams in general, six sodomized New Mexico footballers remind us that a blind-eye is still turned on this stuff if we're not careful.
posted by Spitztengle at 05:40 PM on September 26
My, how far we've come in the twenty years since I left high school. As a freshman playing varsity hockey, I was subject to some hazing, as well. Y'know, I had to buy tape for the seniors, that was tough. Whenever we did a checking drill, I got to line up against the biggest, fastest defenseman and take a big hit more often than not. While technically "hazing," these really were rights of passage that made me feel like a part of the team.
This is just shocking. Even in instances where I have heard of hazing being sexual in nature, there was nothing like this. Friends of mine who wrestled would tell me about "Butt beers" (had to pour a beer down the crack and then drink it) and I heard about "the baby elephant walk" (self explanatory?) or posing as "the naked Iraqi." Semi homoerotic to be sure, but mostly silly (not that I'm condoning it.) You'd pretty much always hear about it over beers and laughter. To penetrate the anus of one you eventually will call a teammate or friend is just perverse. It's not a right of passage and it sure as hell doesn't make you feel like part of the group. Watching the twisted face of some shithead as he jammed a broomhandle up there would make me want to leave the team, the sport, and the school. And all machoism aside, I think it would make some mad enough and humiliated enough to consider taking a life. I'd never know unless it happened to me what my reaction would be, but people have indeed killed over much less.
posted at 12:39 PM on September 26
Miami Springs New Offense on New England in 38-13 Upset The Fifth Down blog at the New York Times shows how the Miami Dolphins used the Wildcat offense -- a scheme new quarterbacks coach David Lee brought with him from college at Arkansas -- to end the 21-game regular season winning streak of the New England Patriots. The offense put running back Ronnie Brown as quarterback six times, resulting in three touchdown runs and one scoring pass.
posted by rcade at 11:06 AM on September 23
There's a lot of coaches out there doing less with more.
posted at 11:07 AM on September 23
The Hoser's NFL Picks, Week Three 2008 NFL picks that think everything goes better with backbacon.
posted by wfrazerjr at 01:05 PM on September 19
Fraze, you've outdone yourself this week! Some of your finest musings ever, methinks (I'm just glad I'm old enough to appreciate the C N Reilly/J J Bullock reference.) And bless you for predicting the Bengals post 17 points. If they can do that, while allowing under a c-note, I'll come away this week feeling like a big fat winner.
posted at 07:44 PM on September 19
Pitcher battled back from near death Dusty Baker used fisherman's terminology to describe left-hander Adam Pettyjohns slashing and sliding fastball. He waved his hand like a trout captured in a net. "Thats what he throws," Baker said. "In and out, cutting and tailing and sinking. Nothing straight." It took seven years of swimming upstream for Pettyjohn to complete an unlikely return to the major leagues. He pitched one scoreless inning Sunday for the Cincinnati Reds, his first appearance since 2001. His story is hard to believe, but this is no fisherman's tale.
posted by jjdm at 02:50 PM on September 19
It's nice to see someone's diligence and hard work get rewarded. We always think of the all-stars, but forget about the guys who bust their asses every spring just to make the squad (sometimes not until Sept. call-ups.) Thanks for the story, and I hope to see Pettyjohn on the roster next year as the Reds return to prominence...winning a...contending for...well, good luck to him!
posted at 07:39 PM on September 19
Mambo 4 The Cubs Song!!! The Northside of Chicago is gearing up for a strong drive into the playoffs! And what better way than to have a team theme song driving the fans in their cars, cubicles, and mp3 players! Obviously, someone, or some people took some time to create this very clever and FUN Cubs song. So, get on your feet Chi-Town, and Mambo 4 the cubs. You can go to www.hitzthespot.com to download the song.
posted by CubsMamboMan at 11:16 AM on September 19
Not even a clever attempt (see:user name and date he joined.) Go mambo your happy ass to a Cubs fanboy site.
posted at 12:11 PM on September 19
PT = Persistent Troll