Feb 06 2009

Usain Bolt Celebrates Really Early

This is funny.
Remember that Usain Bolt guy? The one who ran faster than, well, anyone else on the planet?
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Via Buzzfeed.


Nov 29 2008

Poppa Plaxico Shoots Self in Leg

From the “you gotta be kidding me” file, Plaxico Burress, father of a little boy named Elijah (named after Giants QB Eli Manning, Plax’s teammate), has shot himself in the leg. Read more »


Nov 24 2008

Michael Jordan Shatters Backboard – Rare Video

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He was so much fun to watch. Nobody like him, before or since.


Aug 16 2008

I win – BLEHHH

Jared Tallent celebrates his Bronze medal by vomiting

It was so hot outside during the Men’s 20k Walk — that’s right, the WALKING event — that Australian Jared Tallent puked his guts out all over the track right after winning the Bronze medal. Read more »


Aug 12 2008

Watching the Olympics

Some thoughts while I watch the Olympics.

–    Michael Phelps: I think PTI has a point when they say that maybe we could wait until the guy actually wins all the medals before we say that he’s “the greatest Olympian of all time!!!!!” or whatever. On the other hand, NBC got me to pay attention, so I guess they’re doing something right.
–    Women’s Gymnastics: Read more »


Jul 25 2008

Dad or husband? Grant Hill and Tamia

His wife or his daughter?One of the laddie mags, I think it was Stuff, used to do a “Dad or date” piece every month (maybe they still do but I don’t feel like checking right now.)

Here’s a mini version from Newsday.

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Jul 24 2008

Reading is fundamental 7-24-08

What I’m reading as I change my shirt three times a day:

– Gee, I guess firing Willie Randolph was a good idea. (Mets win, take over first place from Phillies – MyWay Sports)

– We all have too much crap. Forbes says you can want to have less. It helps if you can’t afford to buy anything. (How To Want Less Stuff – Forbes.com)

– It’s now illegal to sell Mature-rated video games to minors in New York State. Oh good, this is the biggest problem facing society today. (NY gov signs game bill into law – ZDNet)