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Of Course There's a Steelers One
August 25, 2009 by
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Why am I not surprised that in the bizarre world of grooming your pet to look like a panda, camel, buffalo, or whatever else these unstable people choose, someone felt it necessary to pay homage to their favorite NFL franchise:Guh, they even gave him a jersey name. The irony is this...
Mr. Met Lands On DL With Vertigo
August 25, 2009 by
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On the heels of pitching ace Johan Santana heading to the disabled list, perhaps a final blow was struck on what has been a season to forget for the New York Mets. Famed mascot Mr. Met was shut down today for the rest of the year with vertigo.
Looks Like Mitch Eats More than He Delivers
August 25, 2009 by
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Or maybe they are just paying for his endorsement in curly fries.Follow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get HHR in your inbox.
WaPo: Fans Cannot Be Involved in Recruiting, but the Line Blurs
August 25, 2009 by
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As more and more fan-based, school-specific blogs are being granted similar access and credentialling as members of the traditional media, they are radically changing the role fan-publishers are taking in the college recruiting process, and, in turn, creating headaches for NCAA and...
Let's Call this "Fenway Formal"
August 23, 2009 by
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Thanks to some guy on twitter, we can all share in this one fan's amazing braided rat tail. Normally, I'd yell for someone to call animal control, but even the most accomplished officer could only hope to contain this one. Follow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get...
Before Jon, There was Greg
August 22, 2009 by
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In 2001, the Red Sox Minor League Pitcher of the Year was Greg Montalbano. A fierce lefthander, Montalbano was a local-boy-makes-good story when drafted by the Red Sox. At the time he was 3 years removed from his battles with cancer. Two years later he was a top prospect.Sadly, after...
Draft Day
August 21, 2009 by
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This season, HHR will be participating in a VIP fantasy football league at the National Football Post sponsored by Coors Light. Among our fellow league managers will be the brains behind Yardbarker, Awful Announcing, Black Sports Online, Fansided and others.I can only hope all our...
An Unforgiving Person: Crooked Former Politician Has No Stomach for Mike Vick
August 20, 2009 by
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When former NJ US Senator Bob Torricelli announced he was dropping his bid for re-election under a cloud of ethical scandal, he asked, "When did we become such an unforgiving people? How did we become a society where a person can build credibility their entire life and have it...
Video: Obama Greets Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR Drivers at White House
August 20, 2009 by
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Praises NASCAR as a "uniquely American sport."
Athlete Forced to Take Gender Test
August 20, 2009 by
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Photo: AP"That meant the gender test — which takes several weeks — could not be completed in time."What ever happened to turn your head and cough?Follow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get HHR in your inbox.
Brett Favre and the Pursuit of Happiness
August 19, 2009 by
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Play As Long As You Want Favre.While sure to rile up some folks, I really don't have a problem with Brett Favre coming back to play for the Minnesota Vikings or anyone else. Do I think it's a problem that Vikings Coach Brad Childress just slid his two current quarterbacks out...
Victorino Beer Thrower Speaks
August 18, 2009 by
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Our friends at SportsRadioInterviews.com have text and audio from "the-guy-who-threw-his-beer-on-Shane-Victorino-in-Chicago" Joey Macchione.Read/Listen Here: Joey Macchione: I Wasn’t Thinking When I Threw The BeerFollow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get HHR...
The Best MMA Fighter NOT In The UFC: Gegard Mousasi (26-2)
August 18, 2009 by
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This past Saturday, Gegard Mousasi made is U.S debut, knocking out the
Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Renato "Babalu" Sobral in
exactly 1 minute.
Prop Bets
August 18, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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I find the prop bets being offered at Bookmaker.com down right hysterical.Among them, a few pokes at the recently split "Tessica":Which Celebrity Will Tony Romo Date This Season?Natalie Gulbis +500Malia Jones +450Olivia Munn +500Amy Adams +350Kristen Bell +500Megan Fox +350Emmanuelle...
Two Additional Erin Andrews GQ Photos
August 18, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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GQ posted some shots today from their Erin Andrews photo shoot.Here's a pair that aren't up yet...Follow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get HHR in your inbox.
Donate $1 to Support This NCAAFB Project
August 18, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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One Great Season is a brand new Web site by a college football fanatic and former sportswriter, John P. Wise. Throughout the season, he’ll travel across the country to cover a game in a different city every weekend. The short-term project will offer daily updates — words, still...
Eagle Beagles
August 18, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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Yesterday we noted that NFLShop.com couldn't start marketing Vick jerseys quick enough. Today, Assassin Avenue pointed out that you can also adorn your best friend in Birds' apparel. Somehow, I highly doubt this is the case thought...
But Can You Get a Ron Mexico Jersey?
August 17, 2009 by
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NFLShop.com risked the wrath of the animal crazies and Ron Jaworski today as they began marketing Vick jerseys to their email list.Follow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get HHR in your inbox.
From The D.C. Bureau: Feel the Madness
August 17, 2009 by
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From Special Agent Blue Pulaski: "This is why I'm facebook friends with the Macho Man, he posts classics." BETTER THAN THE BEST!
The Republican/NFL Connection
August 17, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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An interesting piece today from NMFPolitico.com
notes the Grand Old Party's connection with football "that dates back
at least to President Richard Nixon famously drafting a trick play for
the Washington Redskins under coach George Allen."
It's True, It's True: Olympic Hero Kurt Angle Stalks, Harrasses, Uses HGH, Arrested
August 16, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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According to an affidavit: "In addition to the PFA violation, Mr. Angle
also was arraigned on charges of harassment, possession of the human
growth hormone Hygetropin, and possession of a syringe to use the
controlled substance, police said. Mr. Angle told police the drug is...
Rusty Reckons: Earnhardt Offers Solutions to His Problems
August 16, 2009 by
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It's no secret that the 88 team has struggled this year. Mired at 25th in points, and not having had a top 10 finish since his 2nd place finish at Talladega in April, Junior offers his thoughts on the sport.His issue? The new car. His solution? Fix it so he can run better. Seems...
On Second Chances: When Did Mcnabb Become Such a Forgiving Person?
August 14, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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In his post-game press conference following last night's pre-season loss to the New England Patriots, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb issued his comments
on his team's signing of convicted dog-fighting conspirator Michael
Vick saying, "I pretty much lobbied to get...
Jock of Love: John Daly Channels His Inner Bret Michaels
August 14, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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Via Jay Busbee at Yahoo!'s Devil Ball:Just hours after dropping out of the PGA, Daly, who's got a history with the six-string, graced his Twitter followers with a new song called "Lost Soul." It's the title track from a forthcoming CD, one that I can guarantee...
Leave It Up to the Trentonian to Infuse Humor Into Vick Signing
August 14, 2009 by
Hugging Harold Reynolds
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Almost as good as "He Took It in the Butt." Almost.Cover story title: "Hide your beagle, Vick is an Eagle."Well done.Follow us on Twitter@HHReynolds or Click Here to get HHR in your inbox.
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