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Which Hooiser hero is in worse shape: Isiah or Cam?
December 12, 2007 by
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"I'm sure most of the loyal readers to Rumors and Rants are aware of our heavy Indiana University slant (not quite as bad as the San Diego slant, blame McD and Phillips). But there's a good reason for that. All four of us graduated from the esteemed university."
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D-Bag Of The Week: Norv Turner
October 04, 2007 by
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In case you hadn't noticed, this feature took a bit of a break because we were trying to figure out where to put it during the week. Since football has started we decided to put it on Sunday night/Monday morning so we could include all of that action in our consideration. This...
The Cubs Winning It All Or Getting Laid?
October 04, 2007 by
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The Chicago Cubs and playoffs are mentioned in the same sentence as much as my name is linked with long-lasting, mind-blowing sex. To put it simply, it ain't that often (it's not always my fault, I swear).
But Wednesday night, the Cubs find themselves in the postseason for...
Vick's Test From Peta
October 04, 2007 by
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In what must have been one of the most awkward encounters since Fredo and Michael got together in Cuba, Michael Vick sat through an eight-hour class in empathy and animal protection at PETA headquarters on September 18. Dan Shannon, a PETA spokesman, was with Vick for the duration...
Indiana University Football: Slightly Improved
October 04, 2007 by
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Sports have taken a bit of a downward turn in the last few months at Indiana University. First, the beloved football coach died and then a prized basketball recruit went into business for himself, as it were. Never fear, Indiana fan, the football team is here!
Is Wednesday too early...
English Premiere League Preview (Part III)
August 15, 2007 by
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And alas, we've come to the final installment of our EPL Season Preview...I was going to think of some clever lead in, but I'm afraid after toying around with Madden 08 for a few hours, I just don't have the patience.
So with out further adieu:
1. Liverpool
Main...
English Premiere League Preview (Part II)
August 15, 2007 by
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, I told you over the next three days I was going to provide you with the conclusion of our EPL previews. But I have to be honest, I can't remember much after Thursday night. Some Czech model slipped something into my drink, took me back to her place and pretty...
Actual Legal Analysis Of The Michael Vick Situation Part 2
August 15, 2007 by
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Things got worse for Michael "Ookie" Vick today. Everyone's favorite dogfighting proprietor got bad news today, as his last two co-defendants decided to plead guilty to the charges against them and agreed to assist the government in the case against the lone remaining...
Eric Gagne, Difference Maker
August 13, 2007 by
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Remember when the Boston Red Sox picked up Eric Gagne at the trade deadline and all the ESPN hacks were saying how they had plugged their only real hole and that he might solidify them as the sure-fire World Series favorite? Gagne was supposed to be the guy who took the Red Sox bullpen...
D-Bag Of The Week: Steely McBeam
August 11, 2007 by
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I don't know about you, but when I think of the Pittsburgh Steelers I think of toughness, a good old-fashioned cold-weather, smash-mouth football team. I think Jerome Bettis, Mean Joe Greene, Franco Harris and Terry Bradshaw. Maybe once in a while I think of Ben Roethlisberger...
Padres Offense Has A "Little" Problem
August 10, 2007 by
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A few words come to mind when I think of the San Diego Padres offense. Punchless, anemic, hapless, weak, maybe even effete or feminine. But as I was sitting here watching Joel Pineiro - Joel "FREAKING" Pineiro - toss seven shutout innings while only allowing four hits in...
English Premiere League Preview (Part I)
August 09, 2007 by
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Well another English Premier League season is upon us, and I must say it couldn't come soon enough. Sure the season ended in mid-May, and while the Gold Cup and Copa America provided a nice distraction during the summer, I'm ready for the glitz and glam that is the EPL.
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Rumor Time: Baseball And Basketball
August 09, 2007 by
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We're now at the part of the summer when baseball roster moves become incredibly complicated and NBA personnel moves are incredibly underwhelming. We're past the non-waiver deadline in America's pastime and now all the big names in hoops have already signed. So why are...
No, Not Tennis!!!!
August 08, 2007 by
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When reports came out about NBA games possibly being fixed by referees, most of us were upset but knew that a betting scandal is always a possibility in the major sports. Gamblers and organized crime will obviously do whatever they can to get an edge when it comes to betting on sports...
Barry Hits 756*
August 08, 2007 by
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Well, Bonds finally broke the record and really, is anyone outside of San Francisco excited about it? Just to clarify one final thing, since a few Bonds supporters have made comments on this site about whether or not we can be sure the charges in "Game of Shadows" are 100...
Tale Of The Tape: Milli Vanilli Vs. Barry Bonds
August 07, 2007 by
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So if you've been following the site for a while you realize we're not exactly the biggest fans of Barry Bonds and his quest for a tainted record. So while thinking of other completely fraudulent achievements over the years it occurred to me, this whole Barry and steroids thing...
Erik Morales To Retire
August 06, 2007 by
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After losing a close decision to David Diaz Saturday night, Erik "El Terrible" Morales has thrown in the towel on a long and distinguished boxing career. Fighting for the WBC lightweight title, Morales and Diaz fought a very close fight, with Diaz (31-1-1, 17 KOs) coming...
D-Bag(s) Of The Week: The Astros Pitching Staff
August 03, 2007 by
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This week's winner of the Douchebag of the Week Award was really tough to pick. We thought about Andy Roddick because of his lame "it was the Big Mac's fault excuse" but we gave him a pass. Ruslan Chagaev also got some consideration for backing out of his October...
Shockingly, Floyd Mayweather Jr. Is Talking Trash
August 03, 2007 by
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Just over a month ago I said that I would love to see a Ricky Hatton - Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight, but I thought it would never happen. I thought Hatton's trash-talking after his dominant win over Jose Luis Castillo would bring a response from Floyd, but that the fight was too...
Who Will Save The Lakers?
August 02, 2007 by
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The blowback from the unofficial, yet obviously done, Kevin Garnett deal is going to reach all the way across the country to Los Angeles. The Lakers, the jilted lover in this situation, have yet to do anything to make Kobe Bryant happy. Remember all of Kobe's bluster and idiocy...
The Tour Is Not Over For Alberto Contador
August 02, 2007 by
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Remember how the leader of the Tour de France, Michael Rasmussen, was fired by his team because he was suspected of doping? It sent a fairly positive message because it meant that anyone could be kicked off for cheating, and it wouldn't matter who it was, even the leader of the...
God, Why Dost Thou Torture Me?
August 02, 2007 by
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Let's cut the crap, we all know it's going to happen. it will be embarrassing and crushing and may scar me for life, but it will happen. After failing to hit a home run against the Dodgers last night, Barry Bonds remains stuck at 754, one short of Hank Aaron's all-time...
Andy Roddick Is Bad At Making Excuses
July 31, 2007 by
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So you're Andy Roddick, you're supposedly America's one true hope for a dominant tennis player, the next great one in the mold of Pete Sampras and you've been a total disappointment. What do you do when you continue to lose inexplicably to inferior competition? You...
MLB Rumors: Deadline Edition
July 30, 2007 by
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Now that the long-rumored Mark Teixeira to the Braves deal is finally done (well, almost), we can look at the other possible blockbuster deals looming on the horizon. Huge names like Mark Loretta, Octavio Dotel, Al Reyes and Mike Lamb could move by tomorrow's 4 p.m. deadline. Those...
Fans In San Francisco Witness History
July 28, 2007 by
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The fans at AT&T Park were treated to a dose of history during last night's game. A player who has been recently mired in controversy, who nevertheless remains a fan favorite in San Francisco positioned himself on the precipice of a record that will surely define his career...
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