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Is Pops Mensah-Bonsu Single?
Inquiring minds want to know, is Pops Mensah-Bonsu single? Word on the street was that the Notorious PMB had a girlfriend, but this hilarious post-game clip seems to indicate otherwise...
Run PMB: Pops Mensah-Bonsu's New Nickname!
I'm jumping the gun a bit, but Run PMB is my favorite nickname for Pops Mensah-Bonsu in the Hoops Heads North nickname poll. The initials PMB are just cool to begin with. We could also go with "The Notorious PMB" (biting Golden State of Mind's "Notorious POB...
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Video: 'You Gotta Love Pops!'
Anyone who knows me knows I done BEEN on the Pops Mensah-Bonsu bandwagon. So it's great to finally see him get his shine in the NBA. He never got PT in Dallas, and the San Antonio stint was over in less than 10 days. So thank you Raptors for finally letting the beast loose.And...
Ex-Playboy Model Behind Sexy New AVP Ads
March 17, 2009 by
Alana G
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The AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) just launched a new ad campaign that's turning a few heads. The ads feature close-ups of butts (and other body parts), playing up the sex appeal of beach volleyball. The campaign has been written up by Darren Rovell and mentioned...
Boyz II Men Wasn't as Hot as I Remembered Them
March 13, 2009 by
Alana G
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Today's old school jam is Boyz II Men's "End of the Road." Is it my imagination or do the vocals on this video not sound as hot as I remembered them? Maybe Diddy is right and Day 26 really is the most vocally talented music group of our time. Thanks to my buddy OopsPowSurprise...
New NBA Ad Campaign: Where LeBron Dunking on KG Happens
March 13, 2009 by
Alana G
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The NBA will be debuting a new ad campaign this weekend to promote the playoffs. Apparently there will be 20 to 30 new spots in the "Where Amazing Happens" theme featuring OMG moments from the ghost of playoffs past. Here's one of the spots: That's LeBron dunking...
Sarah Spain Talks Boobs With Alana G
March 13, 2009 by
Alana G
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I finally posted my interview with Sarah Spain on Yardbarker. We have so much footage from Tampa that we're still editing videos! (You can see more on our Super Bowl page.) Sarah was real cool, and it turns out we have a lot in common. Except that I don't have a huge rack...
Mainstream Media Caught with Bacteria on Its Balls Again
This spoof piece about beer pong giving you herpes managed to infect the mainstream media last week. As with all these gaffes, the original spoof is actually quite funny, clever, and clearly satirical... I'll let Stephen Colbert do the rest of the cheerful hating for those who...
NBA Tattoo Cap: It Was Supposed to Be Satire, Silly!
March 12, 2009 by
Alana G
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UPDATE: click through for a more detailed version of this story.
Alana G Haters Part 2: Phoenix New Times Edition
Welcome to what will hopefully be an ongoing series, Alana G Haters. Anyone who knows me knows I loooove haters! Thanks for keeping me humble, guys!
Hey Chicago! Brad Miller's Life Lessons Are Back in Town
Also worth 42 seconds of your time is Life Lessons with Brad Miller Part 2.
It's a Rap!! Pops Mensah-Bonsu Is Signing With Toronto
Welcome back to the L for good, Mr. Mensah-Bonsu!!
Big News Day at FanHouse aka AOL Sports
Hundreds of people were laid off from AOL yesterday, NOT including AOL Sports General Manager Derrick Heggans who left on his own accord and was "not forced out." Also, March Madness coverage begins and will melt your face off!! FanHouse DOMINOTES the interwebs!!!!
Alana G Introduces the Word 'DOMINOTE'
March 11, 2009 by
Alana G
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I would like to go on record as the creator of the word "DOMINOTE." If anyone knows of its use prior to mine please let me know. To "DOMINOTE" means to dominate with a slightly ironic connotation: "Jeah!! Did the Thunder just DOMINOTE the Kings??" or ...
Acie Law's Contest: Who Should the Cowboys Draft?
Acie Law of the Atlanta Hawks is a big Cowboys fan and wants to know who his team should draft. If you leave the best comment on his blog he will send you the AMAZING prize described in this video:
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Dunk Video: 'In Your Living Room!'
March 07, 2009 by
Alana G
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Newly signed fan favorite Pops Mensah-Bonsu got 15 minutes of burn in the Raptors-Heat game -- enough to pick up TEN boards and four points. But all you really need to know is that he won over Toronto fans with one of his signature monster dunks. Number 44 in your living room!
Derrick Ward Talks His Way Through Tampa
Yardbarker shot this video with Derrick Ward during Super Bowl week in Tampa. True story, as soon as we walked into the room, the producer from ESPN Tampa jumped on us wanting an interview. He didn't get to them until later in the day, but I think he impressed the people of Tampa...
Bill Dwyre vs. Elie Seckbach: Another Jealous Jab from Old Media
My old friend and internet colleague Brett Pollakoff tipped me to this story, noting that I love "media wars." Jeah!! It seems that columnist (and former sports editor) Bill Dwyre from the L.A. Times took a couple of cheap shots at our dear friend Elie Seckbach, whose one...
Yeah, so about that Shane Battier Moneyball thing...
I'll be honest, I never did read the New York Times piece by Michael Lewis about how Shane Battier is the greatest basketball player ever despite his mediocre stats or whatever it was about. I saw everyone talking about it, but it looked kind of long. And frankly I just didn'...
Pops Mensah-Bonsu Watch: 10-Day Contract With the Spurs?
I'm hearing from a very good source that Pops Mensah-Bonsu will be signing a 10-day contract with the Spurs. Rims around the league wait in fear. UPDATE: Ridiculous Upside has heard the same info about the Spurs. UPDATE2: RealGM is reporting it's a done deal! POPS IS BACK!!!
Knicks Acquire Chris Wilcox, Larry Hughes, Awesome Blog
The Knicks added three key components today. In trades with the Thunder and Bulls they acquired Chris Wilcox and Larry Hughes. But most importantly, they acquired the best titled NBA blog ever: Hey Larry Hughes, Please Stop Taking So Many Bad Shots I can only hope that the blog knuckles...
Frank Shamrock's Strikeforce Contest
Check out the latest 60-Second Autograph contest from Yardbarker, now running on Frank Shamrock's blog. Frank may be the toughest, most focused guy come fight time, but when put to Yardbarker's 60-Second Autograph test, he gets a little flustered! Make sure to click over to...
YouTube Star in the Making: DavidCookIsKool
February 17, 2009 by
Alana G
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This video from DavidCookIsKool comes to me courtesy of YouTube's recommendations. I suppose the YouTube algorithm chose this gem for me because 1) I've favorited a few of Kyle Harrison's hilarious lacrosse videos, 2) I enjoy displays of unbridled enthusiasm, and 3) I too...
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