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June 21, 2011: Jack McKeon shows he's not afraid to reel in the biggest Marlin

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Jack McKeon shows he's not afraid to reel in the biggest Marlin

Brought in in an attempt to salvage a team that's lost 17 of its last 18 games, Trader Jack made some waves in his first day back as Marlins skipper. After the team's best player, Hanley Ramirez, showed up late to a meeting, the 80 year-old manager promptly showed the insolent shortstop that the days of getting by solely on his God-given talents have come to an abrupt end.


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McKeon benches Hanley on his first day back
NESN.com

McKeon was asked if there was a reason that Ramirez wasn't in the lineup, and the manager bluntly replied, "Yeah, because I didn't put him there."

9
Kenny Britt retires, unretires, was hacked
FloppingOut

Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt, yes the same WR who was arrested more times in one week then about 90% of people do in their lives, announced his retirement on his Facebook page, of all places...

8
Ricky Rubio gets rock star welcome at the airport
Larry Brown Sports

So Minnesota now has a superstar. With Kevin Love last season and Rubio deciding to play for the team next year, the T-Wolves should no longer be a doormat...

7
New York says no to MMA once again
5thRound.com

The UFC’s hopes of displaying an Octagon inside the historic Madison Square Garden took another major hit Monday when the bill to sanction MMA in the world’s largest media market was left off the New York Assembly’s agenda...

6
Melo, DWade attend Milan Fashion Week
Jocks and Stiletto Jill

Please note Carmelo’s lapel pin. Dwade and LeBron were rocking those throughout the finals. You’ll see the rest of the NBA with them next season. Remember I told you that!

5
Tyree would trade catch to ban same-sex marriage
Red Zone Talk

Kenneth Lovett of the New York Daily News reported on Monday how Tyree is taking a stand on the controversial issue and would even be willing to exchange his moment in NFL history if it put an end to gay marriage...

4
The Bruins had fun at Foxwoods
Barstool Sports

If you don't think the Boston Bruins enjoyed their post Cup celebration, this bar tab for over $150,000 says otherwise...

3
Dhani Jones takes shot Brian Urlacher
Foul Balls

I remember watching the television show Dhani Tackles The Globe on Travel Channel a few years ago, and if there was one thing I really picked up on while watching, it was that Dhani Jones likes himself. Like, really likes himself. So much so that his ego could replace Pluto as the ninth planet...

2
Rory McIlroy drinks from the US Open trophy
Sports Crackle Pop

After his dominating performance at the 2011 U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy decided to celebrate his title by taking a cue from the NHL and sip some fine beverage from the championship trophy. I wonder if it was Jagermeister...

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Newark mayor wants new team when Nets leave
NESN.com

The New York metro region once supported three Major League Baseball teams and currently supports three NHL franchises, plus a fourth upstate. Can it sustain three NBA franchises as well?

 
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