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Memo to the NFL: London doesn’t care! For the second year in a row the NFL is taking it's act to London, but lo and behold, no one seems to care!
posted by Folkways at 06:38 PM on October 24
Swedish hockey fans delay match with dildo downpour "We'd also heard mention of it, but we decided that it would only be worse if we went out and told the fans they were absolutely not allowed to throw dildos on the ice," said AIK club head Mats Hedenstrm to the newspaper.
posted by Hugh Janus at 04:25 PM on October 23
Awesome! Just Awesome. Thanks for posting.
posted at 03:46 PM on October 23
Video Shows Coach Shoving Young Player. He(coach) says that action viewed on videotape was justified by some of the events that happened during the game.
posted by BoKnows at 07:51 PM on October 09
Sorry for the grammatical errors above.
posted at 11:47 AM on October 09
Video Shows Coach Shoving Young Player. He(coach) says that action viewed on videotape was justified by some of the events that happened during the game.
posted by BoKnows at 07:51 PM on October 09
To me this is a matter of responsibility.
The coach had the responsibility to discipline the child properly. The kids getting punched had a responsibility to say something. The parents of the agressor have the responsibility of raising a child who knows how to act properly in social situations. The agressor has the responsibility of exercising good judgment, knowing right from wrong and representing the team properly. The league has a responsibility to make sure the coach is dealt with.
And please stop Blaming the generations. It's just not true. It is my responsibility to know what kind of house payment I can afford. It is my responsibility to know what my interest is and can be. It is my responsibility to be prepared financially. Just like it's my idiot neighbors responsibility to do the same. I even feel that it is the responsibility of the lending institution to make sure they put themselves in a position where they are assured to get their money back. Even, though I am going to get a tax hike because my idiot neighbor overextended his finances on a house that he couldn't afford and the lending institution let him. Age is unimportant. Responsibility is.
Both items from a basic standpoint are only news because too many people didn't take personal responsibility. (an 11 year olds parents are ultimately responsible for the child until child is 18, but the child IS old enough to know better)
That's my opinion and I'm sticking with it.
posted at 11:40 AM on October 09
Gridiron Guarantee. If you feel you haven't received your "entertainment value" from your season ticket (average price: $130), Stanford will refund your money.
posted by BoKnows at 11:52 PM on September 29
"That won't fly in pro sports"
Maybe it won't but maybe it should.
posted at 05:21 PM on September 29
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
Plus, no matter how big someone or some people are, nobody can make anybody take some shit in their ass. I would be floppin around like a fish out of water, throwing elbows, knees, kicks to the groin, gouging out eyes etc. And yes, if they somehow managed to "haze" me, there would be some revenge killings.
Good for you. You are a real man. Unfortunately, I must live in the real world where rape and mob-mentality exists. It's the same world where fear, acceptance, peer-pressure and need to belong rule a teens life. To say that these kids did nothing is wrong. Somebody told someone something, otherwise it wouldn't be news. At least one of the kids used their voice which is IMHO just as good as purchasing tickets to your gun show.
At the end of the day the real problem is that these boys would have even tried in the first place. There's hazing and then there is abuse and truly criminal acts. This is criminal.
Adam
posted at 11:54 AM 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 22
I think it would have been a good game to watch. It sucks I can't choose. Maybe it'll be on NFL network this week. I'll have to look. It's amazing what 10% of a teams snaps will do for a team.
posted at 02:32 PM on September 22
Josh Howard Disrespects National Anthem "'The Star-Spangled Banner' is going on. I don't celebrate this [expletive]. I'm black." Video included.
posted by BoKnows at 05:20 PM on September 19
Dear Glenn,
I work for a national organization that deals everyday with a lot of AA children. Everyday I go to work thinking I can make a difference today. Today I can touch somebody's life and make it a little bit better. Some people need hope. And a lot of overpaid athletes (not Josh Howard)offer that hope and most do a lot of good things in their communities. I have never met and AA family that has a sense that they are better than anyone else. So I ask you in all seriousness what are you doing to make it better? Have you ever volunteered your time? You should it's very rewarding. Perhaps if you understood the problems or saw it for yourself you wouldn't have such a strong opinion. If that doesn't interest you, I am sorry.
To use a Cliche I believe in: If you are not part of the solution you are part of the problem.
Ironically, you and Josh Howard have a lot in common. You don't appreciate the things that make this country wonderful. You both have the right to say what you want, you both exercised that right. Right or wrong you both get to say what your belief's are with the only consequence being a rebuttal from the opposition. It's really a great country!
posted at 02:15 PM on September 19
Josh Howard Disrespects National Anthem "'The Star-Spangled Banner' is going on. I don't celebrate this [expletive]. I'm black." Video included.
posted by BoKnows at 05:20 PM on September 18
What Josh said shows the quality of man he is. That's it. We can agree or disagree. That ability to agree or disagree is a right that we are given. We can't make this a racial thing either. We know better. Really? Not all AA feel the same way I know that, you know that too.
posted at 08:42 AM on September 18
Zambrano fires no-hitter! The Big Z was never bigger for the Cubs, returning to the mound 12 days after leaving a game because of shoulder discomfort to throw the Cubs' first-no-hitter since Milt Pappas in 1972.
posted by tommytrump at 10:54 PM on September 15
The Cubs certainly are playing great baseball this season. This game being a milestone. But honestly, they have a lot to prove in the post season. One can hope for the best. I know as a Pirates fan I've been hoping to break 500 for quite a few years.
posted at 01:45 PM on September 15
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 by graymatters at 12:23 PM on June 19
Without The Big Lebowski, it's not a compete list. posted by chicobangs at 12:57 PM CDT on June 19 Bowling is as much of a sport as pool. I concur Jerry Maguire? Really? Fail! I would put the replacements in front of that stupid waste of my life. Cool Runnings not top ten but better than Jerry Maguire. Major League, Titans, Slapshots are all awesome.
posted at 06:52 PM on June 19
Students push teacher to reach Olympics You've heard about sports stories that are too good to be true. This one is too good not to be true. A whimsical bet with students propels this teacher to a date with a hammer in Beijing.
posted by irunfromclones at 12:08 PM on June 10
Super awesome story. I will be following this story for a while I think....
posted at 05:33 PM on June 10
Newbie with great seats observes the game. Curt Schilling gets great court-side seats and shares his observations as a sports star, but basketball novice (after some comments about the Red Sox).
posted by kokaku at 06:52 AM on June 10
"I couldn't play in the NBA because about 43 times last night I heard things being said that would have made me swing at someone" Pure gold. That's a lot of trash talk...
posted at 05:22 PM on June 10
Steve Yzerman shows class in front office Class. Nothing but class.
posted by commander cody at 12:11 AM on June 06
Class is hard to find in pro sports these days.. Great story!
posted at 11:21 AM on June 06
Bill Bavasi, helping: "They may not know how to play the game well, they may not know how to hold each other accountable, they may not know how to fight hard," he said. "But they are playing hard. They are trying hard." It's June 5, y'all, and the Mariners . . . looking good!
posted by Skot at 01:37 PM on June 06
My kids' sense of awe at the size of a major league stadium will be enhanced by the fact that it's empty. Make no mistake, after 31 years, I still root for my team. I still watch the games (well, til about the sixth or seventh inning). I just won't be driving across the state and putting down my hard earned this year. Eight hours round trip, $45 per seat, and countless more $$$ for lodging and food is a bit much to watch a team stink on ice. I've got minor league ball here in town at $9-$25 a ticket or an undefeated af2 team to watch in a state of the art arena. We will have a sporting experience, it just won't be major league this year. But we could go to an M's game and STILL not get a major league experience. So sad but true. My Pirates have done the same thing to us since the early '90's. I feel your pain!
posted at 10:37 AM on June 06
I am sure that American football has a following in UK like Soccer has here. I have tons of friends who get up at 8:00 am to go check out the Chelsea or Manchester games. I am not sure our Ranter knows where or how to look. Soccer is always on the cusp of breaking out here. And While the NFL europe closed I am sure there are some heartbroken fans there as well. What a TURD!