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Posted on May 25, 2010 by Flop

This bench is for Tri-pods only.

Hoping to soften the blow of the NCAA hammer, Michigan has self-imposed sanctions on it’s football program for violations under Rich Rodriguez. The penalties seem about as benign as the violations, so we’ll see if it’s enough blood to satisfy the vampires.
LeBron and Phil Jackson to the Bulls? Now there’s an interesting scenario. Coaching MJ, Kobe and LeBron may be more luck than any one man deserves, though.
The Magic won Game 4 to avoid a sweep by the Celtics. Inevitable, delayed.
Flyers fan thinks live TV is “@#$%ing amazing”. Imagine what he would have said if he were talking about a sport someone cared about.
Fighting bulls is stupid. Proof here.
The most homoerotic signs of all-time. Those kooky Chinese and their translations…
Arizona doesn’t want teachers with accents teaching English. I would have no problem with this… if it wasn’t seemingly their 16th racist governance of the past month. All things in moderation, Zona.
Teen werewolf epidemic is sweeping the nation. Seriously:

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Posted on May 24, 2010 by Flop

Yeah… They were all dead.

Lost finally ended last night as millions of Americans realized that nothing can live up to 6 years of anticipation.
A source close to the situation says the Cavs have fired Mike Brown. The Cavaliers had a midnight deadline Sunday night to fire the coach or pay him his full $4.5 million salary for next season. Cleveland may be the only NBA team/city desperate enough to hire Calipari to try and keep LeBron. We’ll see…
According to multiple Internet rumors, Gloria James, the mother of Lebron James, is pushing her son to sign with the New York Knicks because they have several players she “would totally do.”
Los Suns rebounded to beat the Lakers in Game 3. At least they’re trying to make it interesting.
The Blackhawks have swept the Sharks to advance to the Stanley Cup finals. Racist mascots everywhere rejoice.
Elin Woods may finally be ready to take her boatload of cash and hit the road. The NYDN reports that she’s asking for $750 Million and no “confidentiality clause” (ie. book deal killer) in her divorce with El Tigre. I realize Tiger’s no Saint, but what in the world has that woman done to earn $750 Million? Ridiculous.
5 80′s heroes that have let us down. I’m still holding out hope on Bigfoot…
16 items they only sell at Chinese Wal-Marts. I’m pretty sure #6 is a 4-way display of barbecued human intestines.
Peter Pan is a Playa’:

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Posted on May 20, 2010 by Flop

Proof that intellectual property crime does pay.

Tour de France temporary champ Floyd Landis has admitted that he used PED’s, while also throwing half the sport under the bus. Lance Armstrong figures prominently in his accusations. Much like Jose Conseco, it’s hard to believe you when your life’s in the crapper.
The Lakers beat the Suns last night to join Boston with a 2-0 series lead. It’s getting anti-climatic at this point.
NBA Hall of Famer Calvin Murphy stokes the Delonte West/LeMom flames on ESPN Radio, saying “It ain’t no rumor”. It is a double negative, though.
Celtic Marquis Daniels step-dad was tased and arrested in Orlando during Game 2. Can we please lay off the tasing people at sporting events trend?
In what was obviously an eventful Game 2, there was also a strange altercation between NBA ref Joe DeRosa and a fan in the crowd. Fan heckles ref, ref throws fan basketball, fan throws ball back, ref throws fan out.
The 5 most famous musicians that are actually blatant thieves. You would expect to see the Black Eyed Peas, but Led Zeppelin and Metallica?
Today’s sign of the apocalypse? Denim patterned diapers.
Mario Turtle Hell:

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Posted on May 19, 2010 by Flop

Chugging, the Carolina Way.

The UNC Tarheels were ON A BOAT and someone forgot to delete the pics. Ol’ Roy can’t be pleased with the PR hit, but you have to think all the T & A and drunken debauchery is bound to help recruiting.
The Wizards secured the #1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery last night despite having only a 10.3% chance. If you’re John Wall, you may be hoping that Washington is dumb enough to take Evan Turner, so you can avoid that black-hole. The 76ers, Nets, T-Wolves, and Kings rounded out the top 5.
The Celtics hung on to take a 2-0 series lead over the Magic in Orlando. With the series now heading to Boston, it’s hard to imagine the Magic bouncing back.
NFL Lineman Darnell Dockett is sorry he took a shower live on the internet. I’m sure anyone who happened to watch it is sorry too.
Locker-room humor not appreciated by flaming homo. [NSFW]
Yahoo! Answers: Why the @#$% do Giraffes have horns? My guess is they were useful fighting off brontosauruses for leaves.
Rapping your order in the drive-thru is not a crime in Utah, but it is a crime against humanity.
He-Man Said Hey:

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Posted on May 18, 2010 by Flop

“So… Luke and Leia are related now? That’s not weird at all…”

Contrary to a report published by the Chicago Tribune, the Bulls deny being contacted, or being interested, in a Calipari and LeBron package deal. I think a lot of incorrect assumptions are being made in an attempt to create drama that’s just not there. Calipari won’t be at Kentucky forever, but nothing outside of message board worthy drivel says he’s leaving this year. Sometimes where there’s smoke, there’s a giant pile of crap.
The Lakers lead throughout in a relatively easy victory over Los Suns in Game 1 of the West Finals. You’ve got to think LA is the favorite to win it all at this point.
If you’re looking for a place to take a dump on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, I suggest you do it on Chris Berman.
From the WTF Department, Lane Kiffin will reportedly be the 3rd highest paid coach in College Football next season. Apparently JaMarcus Russell isn’t the only one robbing California blind.
David Lynch directs a commercial for Dior. Why? Because he can.
Lost producers get a letter from George Lucas: “I didn’t know where (Star Wars) was going either. The trick is to pretend you’ve planned the whole thing out in advance.”
Semi-literate former gold prospector is given his own cable news show. He’s seems over-qualified to me:

Semi-Literate Former Gold Prospector Given Own Cable News Show

Suns vs Lakers – Game 1 Preview

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Michael Street

I, admittedly, dropped the ball yesterday in not previewing game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals in which the Celtics held on to beat the Magic. I vow to not let that happen again (or so I hope).

Without further ado, let’s begin looking at the Western Conference Finals which starts tonight.

The top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers are hosting the Phoenix Suns. LA is also looking to advance to its third straight NBA Finals appearance. Phoenix, on the other hand, is searching for a way to get veteran PG Steve Nash a ring before it is too late.

Team Leaders

Los Angeles Lakers

Points – Bryant 26.9

Rebounds – Gasol 13.1

Assists – Bryant 4.9

Phoenix Suns

Points – Richardson 21.9

Rebounds – Stoudemire 7.0

Assists – Nash 9.0

Both teams have experienced a long lay-off after dismantling their second round opponents. The extended rest has had good and bad consequences. For both teams, it has allowed superstar players to get needed recovery from the bumps and bruises of playoff basketball. It has also diminished momentum, which can be tough to recover. However, both teams are comprised of veteran players so the break seems to hold more positives than negatives.

The Lakers are favored in the series, but to immediately count out the Suns after their bounce-back season would be shortsighted. However, I’m picking a Laker victory in game 1. The home crowd will help the rested Lakers to victory.

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Posted on May 17, 2010 by Flop

Delonte West is gonna’ be pissed.

Cleveland’s desperate billboard campaign to keep LeBron.
The Celtics outlast the Magic to take Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. I’m starting to wonder if the Celtics might have one more title run left in them.
Lookin’ at Lucky rebounds from his dismal Kentucky Derby performance to win the Preakness. His victory was a loss for the horse racing industry as a whole, though, as yet another Triple Crown bid has been vanquished. 1978 is a long time ago…
A peeping Tom gets more than he bargained for after trying to film an MMA fighter and his gal pal throwing down.
Tiger’s neighbor plans to spill his beans to the public in a Pay-per-view TV event. I’m not sure whether to call him an innovator or a giant POS. Maybe he’s both…
Tragedy strikes College Station as A&M recruit Tobi Oyedeji is killed in a car accident. Terrible.
5 things from the 90′s that might as well come back. [Leaves to go shave his goat.]
Farm where they shot Twister is devastated by… a twister.
Is your Super Hero movie franchise fading? Time for a gritty reboot:

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Is LeBron’s legacy on the line tonight?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Michael Street

After the Game 5 debacle, national sports writers roasted King James for his performance in Cleveland after the 32 point beat-down. They asked questions: Was that LeBron’s last game in Cleveland? Does he have the desire to win? One particular article even mentioned LeBron’s growing role in college recruiting as a sign that his mind is not completely right.

Cleveland wants a ring, LeBron.

Whatever it may be, we can all agree that the Cavs, and James in particular, sucked in Game 5. They didn’t make shots, they still didn’t have an answer for Rajon Rondo, and they played no defense whatsoever.

Now, they face elimination. They face a second round exit as a number one seed that would surely mark the end of Mike Brown’s tenure. It might prompt trades and anything else seen as necessary to keep LeBron. And it might just mean the end of LeBron in Cleveland.

Boston’s veteran players know how to finish a series at home, and they know the importance of not going back to Cleveland for the all-deciding Game 7. They will bring their A game tonight. The real question is: will LeBron bring his?

It’s not a question of talent. It’s desire and the will to win. It’s time for James to put the entire city on his back tonight and win. He’s done it before (25 straight points against Detroit a few years back). Can he do it again? Otherwise, his time in Cleveland will be remembered as such: when his team was number one, LeBron failed to reach the NBA Finals.

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