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Recent Posts by GoBirds
July 13, 2008
First round KO: Philly's first "Flyin Hawaiian" knocks out Jose Canseco in the first round of a celebrity-charity boxing match. He treated him like the Giants goal-post in 1992, making Canseco look even more ridiculous then he already has made himself. Sikahema was asked if there were any surprises. "That it didn't finish in the first 30 seconds," he said.
posted by GoBirds to general at 05:07 PM - 10 comments
June 17, 2008
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 by GoBirds to baseball at 04:25 AM - 17 comments
January 18, 2008
How 'bout dem ball-girls?!: The bottom line is having the best seat at Citizens Bank Park. It was enticing to Laura Litzenberger, another of the new ballgirls. "I spoke to some of the girls who were ballgirls last year and my biggest fear is touching a fair ball; they told us to concentrate on the game," said Litzenberger, a Kutztown University graduate with a degree in elementary education.
posted by GoBirds to baseball at 02:01 PM - 4 comments
July 06, 2007
$5 Dollar Fine: for looking at his hair too long. Some funny baseball humor. "They're very strict in Double-A," said Chris Coste, Kendrick's teammate on the R-Phillies. "The problem is that it was written up and put in the kangaroo court box, but he was called up before the case could be read." The charge? "Spending 22 minutes and 39 seconds in front of the mirror doing his hair," Coste said, without a hint of a smile. "And his hair didn't change from Minute 1 to Minute 22. He really likes his hair."
January 25, 2007
The Saints come home to a heart warming party: and hang out with grateful, while a little tipsy, fans of the city's historically maligned, now proud franchise. If this doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you dont like football. It brought a couple to mine, and I am a Philadelphia phan.
posted by GoBirds to football at 09:44 PM - 11 comments
July 07, 2006
Amputee Everest summitter recants story: C'mon dude, which is it? This guy sounds more and more like a foolish jerk. Although, if he continues to climb, there won't be much left of him anyway.
posted by GoBirds to extreme at 01:58 AM - 5 comments
June 29, 2006
12 Year-old Kid Drops Two Aces: quick!! Someone call Nike!!
posted by GoBirds to golf at 07:53 AM - 10 comments
May 11, 2006
Rocky might be returning home: but at the foot of the steps? Better than nowhere I suppose. "Ordinary Philadelphians"?, what's up with that? Didn't know there was such a thing. Its about time Rocky returned to his spot overlooking one of the greatest cities in the world, I remember him up there when I was a kid. Rock on Rocky.
posted by GoBirds to culture at 06:00 PM - 19 comments
April 27, 2006
Bud says no celebration for Barry: when (or if?) he breaks Ruth's record. It's fine with me if he never steps foot on a diamond again.
posted by GoBirds to baseball at 05:01 PM - 63 comments
The Flyers win a good one: being physical early, with some hard checks and minor scuffles. Even Forsberg was overly aggressive, getting 2 minutes for charging that only fired up the Philly faithful. Much Yuengling was drunk...
posted by GoBirds to hockey at 12:51 AM - 41 comments
April 20, 2006
Ultimate Bowling tournament with an ultimate prize: the bowling alley itself. One only can wonder what these family issues are. Still, it would be pretty awesome to win it. I carry an average of around 160, I will buy the beer if one of you guys buys the gas.
posted by GoBirds to other at 08:56 AM - 11 comments
March 18, 2006
Legally blind musher finishes Iditarod: with a little bit of luck and a little bit of help. Two words: awesome girl.
posted by GoBirds to other at 04:30 PM - 4 comments
March 11, 2006
Cheerleaders grounded by new rules: I say let 'em fly. One scary incident shouldn't take away the thrill these girls feel for cheerleading.
posted by GoBirds to basketball at 02:59 PM - 35 comments
February 12, 2006
Richardson plays swan song for Phils: Brings a tear to my eye and a laugh to my soul.
posted by GoBirds to baseball at 06:20 AM - 5 comments