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Nasty: Heat hand Pacers worst loss of year

Why do we suck so bad? Why? WHY? The title of the post says it all.  114-80.  ... more

As Pacquiao, Mayweather Bluff, I Long For the Days of Mike Tyson

Excuse me for perhaps being momentarily crazy, but ask yourself a simple question: Would Mike Tyson ever do this? I never thought I would ask myself that question, either. After the rape conviction, imprisonment, and other ... more

Say No to DeRo

Looks like Mark DeRosa will be a Giant. This is fine by me, considering that he’s invariably going to be more expensive than Kelly Johnson, while providing basically the same bat and not much ... more

Rodriguez Struggles; Myrow and Gimenez Hitting

Pirates’ players and friends in Monday’s winter league action… DOMINICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS Leones del Escogido 7, Gigantes del Cibao LF Brian Myrow went 1-for-3 with two walks for Escogido in this win. He began ... more

Birth of daughter caps Castroneves’ memorable year

Helio Castroneves started 2009 on the verge of losing everything. He’s ending 2009 as a free man and the reigning Indianapolis 500 champion – and now, a proud father. The three-time ”500″ winner and girlfriend Adriana Henao welcomed their daughter ... more

6 Teams In 7 Seasons? That’s Miltonesque

One of the proof points often used in the Milton-Bradley-is-a-horrible-person/teammate argument was the fact that he is headed to his eighth team in 10 seasons after the Cubs traded ... more