Francisco, He's Baaaack!

2008-08-01T23:49:00.002-04:00

MINNEAPOLIS -- Francisco Liriano finally got what he wanted. No more Triple-A hitters for him. "The Franchise" is back in Minnesota's starting rotation.The Twins waited until a day after the trade deadline to make their big move, promoting Liriano from Rochester on Friday and cutting ties with right-hander Livan Hernandez and outfielder Craig Monroe. Liriano

The Whigs to play The Basement, Aug. 6

2008-07-31T17:43:00.003-04:00

Returning from Europe, the Whigs Hit up Columbus BY EVAN BARTSCH The Whigs look to take command stateside once again as they push their sophomore release, Mission Control, to the masses. Always certain to be melodic and catchy, the Athens, Ga. rockers hold nothing back in their live show, however. Mid-tempo darlings quickly swirl and churn into a heavier rock brew, carrying you away from your

from ESPN the Mag: Chuck Klosterman

2008-07-31T09:36:00.002-04:00

THIS JUST INI can't stop thinking about the Kobe-Shaq feud. It's endlessly compelling, like any good train wreck. by Chuck Klosterman Getty ImagesPeople use the word "hate" a lot when they talk about sports. They use it so often, it has no meaning whatsoever. Everyone in Minneapolis hates Brett Favre—unless, of

KOL New Cut Opportunity from SPIN Mag

2008-07-26T21:38:00.005-04:00

You know, many times when making up your mind, the phrase 'give me one good reason' is either said or thought. Here's one good reason (or 3) to add KOL to your vinyl collection: Kings of Leon's history is the epitome of a mythological rock & roll story. The Followill brothers are sons of a preacher man who were raised on the road throughout the South, traveling from one Pentecostal church service

Jocko Import from ESPN

2008-07-21T12:14:00.000-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE:ODEN AT THE ESPY'S by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty ImagesA better duo than Steinem and Meat Loaf? Eh.Jocks blog. We report. (You decide).Greg Oden: The ESPY AwardsGreg brings his A-Game and gets to hang with A-Listers:"Last night the ESPY awards aired, and I was in

Get Yer Jocko!

2008-07-15T10:53:00.001-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE:McNABB: WE STOLE ELTON. SO? by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty Images"Yes, they're sharing a drink they call loneliness, but it's better than drinking alone." Jocks blog. We report. (You decide.)Mark DeRosa: Whoa Oh, We're Halfway ThereDeRosa reflects on his first half favorites:"The 'Song' of the first half is 'Love me

Hump Day Jocko feat. Milton Bradley

2008-07-09T15:21:00.001-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE:MILTON BRADLEY BLOGS? by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty ImagesMilton Bradley with a baseball bat: good for your baseball team or menace to society? Jocks blog. We report. (You decide.)Milton Bradley: I'm an All-Star NowThe Rangers DH on finally making it to the gala:"Last

from 'The Mag'

2008-07-06T12:28:00.001-04:00

LIFE OF REILLYWeighed down by too much cash? Don't worry, I'm here to help. David Dow/NBAE via Getty ImagesBy Rick ReillyCongrats, newly minted NBA rookie!Now you've been drafted. Next comes the delicious multimillion-dollar contract. And that's when you must do what most NBA players do: start going through cash like Jack Black

Daily Jocko - All the Best Jock Blogs in One Place!

2008-07-02T13:39:00.002-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty Images"'Bron, you ain't on that screen. Isn't this Niketown, in New York?" "Get me the manager. And by that, I mean, bring me his head."Jocks Blog. We Report. (You Decide.)All the best jock blogs in one place.Dwyane Wade: Crazy Man

Sueper Sexy Dwyane Wade, from Deadspin:

2008-07-01T13:02:00.002-04:00

Dwyane Wade Becomes Unwitting Spokesman In China Dwyane Wade's plummet from fresh-faced NBA megastar to injury-prone cellphone salesman continues on its downward spiral, as the Miami Heat guard has popped up as the new face of Chinese-based "Sueper Sex", a pre-intercourse "time delay capsule" according to Black Sports Online. (Via Sports Business

Como te Llama Review from RS

2008-07-01T09:49:00.001-04:00

Albert Hammond Jr. Como te Llama View Albert Hammond Jr.'s page on Rhapsody It must be a challenging time to be a Stroke. Since the band first spearheaded a garage-rock revival in the early '00s, indie-rock fans have turned toward groups like Vampire Weekend and Animal Collective, who canoodle with folk, world music and various sorts of experimentalism. On his second solo record,

Get Your Jocko?

2008-07-01T09:40:00.000-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty ImagesRousey (left) represents our best chance for gold in Judo.Twenty-one-year-old Ronda Rousey is America's best chance to bring home gold—the first ever—in women's middleweight judo. She also pens an entertaining blog. Last week, she used that blog to bring to light sexual molestation

Presidential Jocko

2008-06-26T12:39:00.001-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE:CANDIDATES EDITION by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty ImagesSmile? When Obama's marginal tax rates will make FDR's America feel like Reaganomics? Not this guy.With the field set for the 2008 election, we've been keeping a close eye on the advocacy going on in the athletic world with our Presidential Fantasy League. And out

from Tiricosuave: Pretending To Be A Rapper Costs Shaq The Chance To Pretend To Be A Cop

2008-06-25T08:53:00.001-04:00

Shaq gets slapped by sheriff for rap about Bryant from the AP: PHOENIX (AP) — Shaquille O'Neal will lose his special deputy's badge in Maricopa County because of language he used in a rap video that mocks former teammate Kobe Bryant.Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said the Phoenix Suns center's use of a racially derogatory word and other foul language left him no choice. Arpaio made Shaq a

Chute Gerdeman in Hot Water with Naked Cowboy

2008-06-25T08:17:00.002-04:00

Naked Cowboy suing M&M's Street performer says ad used image By Braden Lammers THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH Chute Gerdeman, a

Get Your Beastie On

2008-06-24T11:23:00.000-04:00

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from Deadspin:

2008-06-24T09:18:00.001-04:00

ESPN Still Desperately Wants To Be Cool Again A couple of years ago, some of ESPN's on-air talent was being lured away by another competing cable network that promised them a Daily Show-style vehicle, centered around sports instead of politics. Some were very interested — and some were very disappointed when the deal never went through, especially

Your Daily JOCK-O

2008-06-23T11:06:00.000-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE:BLOGGER CLARITY CONTEST! by Ryan Corazza and Evan BartschJune 23rd, 2008 Getty ImagesMadden Nation: Where journalism happens.With the dawn of jock-blogging, no longer do we only have stats and head-to-head matchups in which to gauge who is best among athletes. No friends—we now have their blogs. Using the Flesch reading ease

Son of Cris Carter commits for 2009

2008-06-21T16:28:00.001-04:00

By Tim MayTHE COLUMBUS DISPATCHOhio State picked up its 18th commitment to the 2009 recruiting class yesterday, and the name, Duron Carter, has a familiar ring.The receiver from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is the son of former Ohio State All-American and All-Pro receiver Cris Carter. At 6 feet 3, 190 pounds and with the ability to make spectacular one-handed catches, Duron is a facsimile following in

Ryan Belleville - Live at Gotham

2008-06-21T15:52:00.003-04:00

Interview with Mike Mason

2008-06-20T14:28:00.000-04:00

OUR FAMOUS FRIENDS ... MIKE MASON DISHES ON PICK-UP LINES, MOTO X AND KANSAS HOUSEWIVES by Evan Bartsch Getty ImagesMason should be warned, anti-gravity pills are tasty, but addictive!Moto X star Mike Mason won't yet be confused with a superstar. As his profile page shows , he was modest when he started, and his early success still hasn't reached the point

Daily Skinny...Taste the Rainbow of Funk Flavor

2008-06-18T18:10:00.002-04:00

Skinny live at The Lazy Chameleon from BSM Music on Vimeo.SKINNYBAND.COM

from ESPNtheMag.com

2008-06-18T11:15:00.001-04:00

LIFE OF REILLYBrushing back a batter? Okay. But this? You have to be kidding. by Rick Reilly Workhorse Productions You've heard of Kill the Ump, Lynch the Ump, and Strangle the Ump, right? Well, get ready for the latest thing—Bean the Ump.It happened on May 31 in the Georgia high school Class AAA

Your Morning Jocko!

2008-06-17T09:50:00.001-04:00

REPORTINGFROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty Images"Costner won't return my calls." "Tell me about it."Jocks blog. We report. (You decide.)All the jock blogs in one place.Rajon Rondo: Like KG says, "Keep that mother#*%!@$ rocking!"The Lakers won last night, Rajon, but that doesn't mean

Chart of the Day

2008-06-16T14:44:00.008-04:00

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Skinny - Live at the Lazy Chameleon

2008-06-14T21:23:00.001-04:00

Skinny - Pancapes from BSM Music on Vimeo.

Rick Sutcliffe Is A Mere Mortal And Cannot Control Himself Around Erin Andrews' Beauty

2008-06-13T19:10:00.001-04:00

from DEADSPIN:Possibly one of the hardest things for any ESPN announcer working right now is being on the same broadcast team with sideline princess Erin Andrews. It's impossible to just cut over to Andrews, without getting tongue-tied and flush, as this is when it's time to impress her with professionalism — "No, no, no I don't think you're pretty, Erin? You're just a colleague and you are my

Today's Jock-o! Catch it! The Fever! Catch the Jock-o Fever...

2008-06-13T12:59:00.001-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty Images"When you say my body is a wonderland—and you say it all the time—it makes me feel fat!"Jocks Blog. We Report. (You Decide.)All the best jock blogs in one place.Rajon Rondo: The Comeback"The game, what can I say, great team effort," he

Skinny Live at The Lazy Chameleon

2008-06-13T11:34:00.006-04:00

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Wednesday's Jocko from ESPN the Mag

2008-06-11T13:44:00.000-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE(PLUS A BONUS CHAT WITH MARK DEROSA ON HIS BLOGGING LIFE) by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty ImagesFirst rule of jock blogging: Wash your hands before you get started.Jocks Blog. We Report. (You Decide.)All the best jock blogs in one place. Mark DeRosa plays second base (and

Shin-Kickers & Others: An Espn the Mag Exclusive

2008-06-11T10:42:00.003-04:00

THE MORNING ACCORDING TO US by Brian Hill and Chris Sprow Getty Images"When I say knight to king three, you say knight to king three! Say knight…"So this is how we do this. Each entry here corresponds with an item on the map up top. It's the world, in a quick trip. It's blanket coverage, so feel the warmth. Today we know that the first, and last place we

from Rejected Jokes:

2008-06-10T23:59:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the second installment of Photo Hunt. You know the drill, spot the differences between the two pictures. The answers are below the second image, so make sure to really study the pictures and write down your answers before you scroll all the way down.Picture 1Picture 2Scroll down for the answers...................Don't cheat. The answers are just below...................Answers - The

from Esquire.com: new Chuck

2008-06-10T16:07:00.000-04:00

You’d Make a Good President Or maybe a good fashion photographer. Or a good shortstop. The point is, you have no idea. By: Chuck Klosterman Last February, I stumbled across a short news story that — at first glance — seemed only mildly entertaining and mostly innocuous.

Baron Davis on Yardbarker

2008-06-10T16:05:00.001-04:00

Me and Snoop Freestyling... submitted by BaronDavis 46 minutes ago | 3 comments | Email to a Friend Im backkkkkkkkk!! Last Saturday… Isn't the weekend when you're suppose to rest?? I'm up early and I'm on the grind! I'm letting the league know now, next year I'm out for revenge! I kinda have a lil bit of a chip on my shoulder, so I'm waking up each morning and working hard

from ESPN: The J-Sphere Beckons

2008-06-09T14:24:00.003-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty Images"If Kevin Harlan was on the mic instead of Breen, I'd be dead by now at this range."Jocks blog, we report (you decide!)All the best jock blogs in one spot.Curt Schilling: Live and Direct From Game TwoCurt Schilling, still re-habbing

Ced Ben Getting Closer to 'Canned'

2008-06-08T10:45:00.003-04:00

Cedric Benson Runs Past More Red Lights Than Defenders Cedric Benson, a month removed from a Sun Chips-fueled boozy boating excursion with mom gone awry, was charged with drunk driving this morning in Texas. This will surely help to build sympathy for him against what he says were trumped up charges issued during the May 3 incident. Austin police said

from Esquire.com

2008-06-08T10:40:00.000-04:00

Why the F%$# Do People Talk on Cell Phones at the Movies? Candid responses to a perplexing reality -- from sociologist Rich Ling and comedian Mike Birbiglia. Major Human Flaw: Some people talk on their cell phones at the movies. Response No. 1, by Rich Ling,

Flea blogs about his Lakers, his Fanhood, and Burning Red Auerbach's Book

2008-06-06T10:06:00.002-04:00

Flea: Don’t Question My Fanhood! http://my.nba.com/forum.jspa?forumID=300017151 “Anyways, my attitude now, is to love always, to not waste energy onanger and hatred,” he writes. “Recently, a few months ago, I was playing golf with my two main golfingbuddies one of them said to me, ‘Man I read this really great book about Red Auerbach, how he used to meet with his like minded friends each week,

Excelsior!

2008-06-05T20:48:00.002-04:00

A man climbs the New York Times' tower, hours after the arrest of a French skyscraper climber who scaled the midtown Manhattan building Thursday June 5, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Joke from Esky dot com

2008-06-04T15:32:00.000-04:00

Funny Joke from a Beautiful Woman: Marisa Miller Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model Marisa Miller airs some dirty laundry. By: Buddy Kite As told by Marisa Miller What a woman says: “This place is a mess! C’mon, you and I need to clean up. Your stuff is

Stay Thirsty My Friends

2008-06-04T15:13:00.000-04:00

Life of Reilly from ESPN the Mag

2008-06-04T11:45:00.002-04:00

THE LIFE OF REILLYDad played golf and drank—a lot. But he taught me a lot too. by Rick Reilly Courtesy Rick ReillySince this is my first column for The Magazine, I figure I should introduce myself. And maybe the best way to tell you who I am is to tell you about my dad, Jack. He was an Irish tenor, a yarn spinner, a songwriter, a father of four, a crack

from Stereogum: Prince covers "Creep"

2008-06-04T10:30:00.001-04:00

Prince Is Being A "Creep," Radiohead Tell Him He's A Loser Prince covered "Creep" at Coachella. Most folks know this. That said, it's been difficult finding reliable footage of the Purple One's take on the top of the Modern Rock 500, because Prince's NPG people are extremely thorough about removing the clips, including the one's we've tried linking. See, click on this for a

The Reinvention of OCHO CINCO

2008-06-03T19:30:00.002-04:00

from ESPN.com Johnson says he'll return to Bengals shortly By David FlemingESPN The Magazine(Archive) Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson has apparently ceased his demands for a trade and declared a return to the Bengals as imminent, perhaps as early as

Listen to Handpicked Music from the Black Keys' Upcoming Projects

2008-06-02T13:54:00.004-04:00

from Rolling Stone: Smoking Section Exclusive Photograph by Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesThe Black Keys' Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach dished to the Smoking Section's Austin Scaggs about the slew of upcoming albums they're working on in Issue 1053, and the duo went so far as to handpick tracks from a half-dozen of their projects to share exclusively with RollingStone.comCheck it out HERE

from Espn the Mag: Today's Jock-O

2008-06-02T12:25:00.001-04:00

June 2, 2008, 10:47 AM - by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE Getty ImagesThe Celt's Success: One part KG, one part Pierce, one part Rondo's blog.[Ed's Note: In the long view of the sports media industry, it's still a relatively new concept that athletes, agents, executives and yes, mascots, could circumvent us and

from ESPN the Mag: Remembering Vlad

2008-06-02T10:43:00.001-04:00

June 2, 2008, 9:43 AM - by Eric Adelson REMEMBERING THE LEGACY OFVLAD THE IMPALER Getty ImagesKonstantinov with the Cup in 2002.His number can still be spotted in the stands at games in Detroit—the red 16 sewn on white. He's there too, sometimes, in the owner's box, silently watching the ice below.

from SportsPickle.com: Spelling Bee Finalist Eliminated on the Word “Girlfriend”

2008-05-31T15:38:00.001-04:00

Christopher Heck, a finalist at last week’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, was eliminated when he was unable to spell the word “girlfriend.” Bee champion David Tidmarsh then clinched the title by successfully spelling “autochthonous,” a word meaning “indigenous.” Heck, 13, gamely tried to spell “girlfriend” for several minutes, asking its origin (English), definition (“a favored female

Hennessy/Spin Magazine Music Contest

2008-05-31T13:40:00.000-04:00

Spin Hot Pursuit Overview ENTRY The first step is pushing enter at the top of this page. So far, so easy. Next, make sure that you have already uploaded at least one piece of media on your profile page. You will need to designate one (and only one) song from your page as your official entry into Spin Hot Pursuit 2, so you've gotta have something

from ESPN the Mag: Ice Cube Breaks it down

2008-05-29T13:49:00.001-04:00

ICE CUBE BREAKS IT DOWN: THE LAKERS, KOBE, RADMONOVICH AS OL' DIRTY AND RAIDERS HATS! by Chris Sprow Getty ImagesHis work and his life have diversified, but not his choice in NBA teams.With his beloved Lakers set for a possible Finals-clinching showdown with the Spurs tonight, we had to check in with Ice Cube, who was happy to critique L.A. on their

Spin Mag Artist of the Day - The Cool Kids

2008-05-28T19:44:00.004-04:00

The Chicago-based hip-hop duo's much-anticipated new EP The Bake Sale is out now on iTunes and drops conventionally June 10. Get acquainted. By Gary L. Blackwell Jr. 05.28.08 9:07 AM What's the Deal? The Cool Kids' slow, deliberate vocal flow coupled with simple rhythms harkens back to the glory days of acts like Boogie Down

from ESPN the Mag: Reporting from the Jock-osphere

2008-05-28T19:38:00.002-04:00

by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE Getty ImagesNot aware there is a lap dancing provision in his contract, Zimm was miffed.[Ed's Note: In the long view of the sports media industry, it's still a relatively new concept that athletes, agents, executives and yes, mascots, could circumvent us and tell their own stories…

Team Unable to Prove They are for Real After Taking Philosophy Class

2008-05-26T10:13:00.001-04:00

from Sports Pickle dot com: Members of the Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team are heading into the summer break with a lot to think about. “Most of these classes they make us take are so boring,” said sophomore forward Joe Mason. “But this Philosophy 101 class a bunch of us took really got to me. Like, did you know it’s possible God does

from SI.com: REMEMBER HIS NAME

2008-05-26T09:06:00.002-04:00

On the Cover: Pat Tillman, Football, Arizona CardinalsPhotographed by: Tillman Family One day, God willing, Russell Baer was going to tell his son this story. One day, after the boy's heart and brain had healed, he was going to point to that picture on the kid's bedroom shelf of the man doing a handstand on the roof of a house, take a deep breath and say, Mav, that's a man who lived a

Blastronauts set to play Lodge Bar Memorial Day Fest

2008-05-25T10:00:00.004-04:00

Give 'em a listen: BlastronautsLodge Bar Linkage here.

CHE!!!!!!

2008-05-25T09:56:00.002-04:00

First Look from Cannes: A Review of Steven Soderbergh's Che

from Rolling Stone's 50 albums of '07

2008-05-25T09:42:00.001-04:00

36 Alicia KeysAs I Am (J. Records)Keys' ever-deepening vocal power is the first thing you notice on As I Am. When she's on, she makes all the other girls on the radio sound like they're yakking away on The Hills. As I Am, her third album and the third she's named after herself, is predictably introspective and mellow. It sounds like she's spent quality time lately with Aretha's Spirit in the

Pork and Beans vid from Weezer!

2008-05-23T13:10:00.001-04:00

Jock-O for Friday

2008-05-23T11:43:00.000-04:00

from ESPN:REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch Getty Images"You think Alyssa will like the suit?"[Ed's Note: In the long view of the sports media industry, it's still a relatively new concept that athletes, agents, executives, and yes, mascots, could circumvent us and tell their own stories…instantly, on blogs. We say,

Matt Corey and Chris Cauley live at OSU, Thursday, May 22nd

2008-05-23T09:49:00.002-04:00

Green Meat??!@?!?

2008-05-21T10:21:00.003-04:00

from Andrew Sullivan:Brendan Koerner questions whether lab-grown meat would be environmentally friendly. The prognosis? Maybe, but not anytime soon: ...don't hold your breath while waiting for your first lab-grown roast. Despite considerable hubbub over the technology in recent months, we're still years—or, more likely, decades—away from affordable lab-grown meat. The current experiments are

A True Mock Up of how an Associate Operates

2008-05-21T08:40:00.005-04:00

*The following is based on actual events. Only the names, locations, and events have been changedMary called me tonight. She said “I tried to call you, but went to voicemail, so I called Peter and Paul to see if they had talked to you. So if you talk to them, tell them to call me back, so I can tell them that I am trying to get ahold of you, so you can call me back. Because I am so hungry. Oh

Tribe Time- an Excerpt from the Greatest Email I have ever received

2008-05-21T08:35:00.002-04:00

I am on the horn tonight with Mark Shapiro giving a little consultation for some possible trades to get my wahoos back in the mix. Can’t have the best starting pitching in the AL and the worst BA. That will get you .500 ball and totally not acceptable. So, I have some things in the mix. Mark is a Jew and likes to stockpile talent at AA and AAA. But as I told him, this is baseball

His Airness? Hardly.

2008-05-20T12:30:00.001-04:00

EB Jumps a wee stream in Hocking Hills, OH this past weekend...

from ESPN the Mag - Jockosphere 5.19

2008-05-19T18:35:00.000-04:00

May 19, 2008, 11:24 AM - by Ryan Corazza and Evan Bartsch REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE Getty Images"I feel like the rails and the IRS is the Orient Express."[Ed's Note: In the long view of the sports media industry, it's still a relatively new concept that athletes, agents, executives and yes, mascots, could circumvent us and tell their own stories…instantly, on

STONE TEMPLE PILOTS

2008-05-19T18:33:00.001-04:00

Scott Weiland and Co. Break Out the Hits at Ohio's Rock on the Range“Good to see you again,” said a casual Scott Weiland on Saturday, as if delivering a greeting to an intimate cocktail party rather than 30,000 people in a soccer stadium. Luckily, the feeling was mutual as the newly reunited Stone Temple Pilots headlined the first night of the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio

Noel says 'No' to hip, hip hop, hip hop anonymous at Glastonbury

2008-05-15T19:30:00.005-04:00

Jay-Z Responds To Noel's Opinion That Having Rappers At Glastonbury Is "Wrong" from stereogumAs we mentioned, Jay-Z's playing overseas festivals this summer ... like, for another instance, headlining Glastonbury. Noel Gallagher, for one, doesn't think a hip-hop artist should be playing the top Saturday night slot because it screws with the history and roots of the UK festival.

Jock-osphere 5-12

2008-05-13T09:05:00.001-04:00

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-OSPHERE by Ryan Corazza Getty Images"Actually, the scuba dives are a part of the search for the underwater fountain of youthful appearance. So … you seen my flippers?"[Ed's Note: In the long view of the sports media industry, it's still a relatively new concept that athletes, agents, executives and yes, mascots, could circumvent us

OJ Mayo in a bit of steamy orange concentrate...from Deadspin.com

2008-05-12T18:56:00.002-04:00

O.J. Mayo's Not The Sharpest Trojan In The Jar This whole O.J. Mayo affair is probably not surprising to anybody who has a healthy does of skepticism about heavily recruited college basketball players' long-term goals and their abilities to make sound life decisions. As soon as Mayo signed onto USC, it was pretty clear that this kid decided Southern

Marques Douglas has it right.

2008-05-12T09:50:00.003-04:00

Marques Douglas posted this on his Yardbarker blog- a little 'Food for Thought'Why not us! submitted by MarquesDouglas I remember being at the training facility in Owings Mills, my rookie year, and feeling as if I were really blessed to have the honor of sharing a my NFL experience with the best athletes in the world. I also remember having the feeling of wanting show my teammates, coaches

from Esquire - The Angry German: Englishmen in America

2008-05-09T10:43:00.001-04:00

The Angry German: Englishmen in America This article is best read aloud in a German accent. Though you may seem more impressive if you try a British accent. By The Angry German

from Rolling Stone: Bach Says No to VR

2008-05-07T10:59:00.001-04:00

Sebastian Bach Won’t Rock Velvet Revolver’s Mike 5/7/08, 10:32 am EST Despite getting the thumbs up from outgoing singer Scott Weiland, Sebastian Bach will likely not take over the lead-singing vacancy in Velvet Revolver, saying it would be “really awkward.” Talking to Tampa radio’s “The Buckethead Show,” Bach said he likes his own new album Angel Down more than the VR records, plus Bach

Wife: A-Rod passed out during birth of our first child

2008-05-06T19:38:00.000-04:00

NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez passed out during the birth of his first daughter. "The one nurse had a cold cloth on his head. The other nurse had the blood pressure on his arm. And my mother was like rubbing his back. And he is passed out on a couch. And I am there, in the middle of labor," Cynthia Rodriguez, wife of the New York Yankees star, said on an episode of the YES Network's "

New Pearl Jam Album - RollingStone.com

2008-05-06T09:06:00.001-04:00

Pearl Jam Begin Work on Ninth Studio Album 5/2/08, 1:41 pm EST Pearl Jam have begun work on early demos for their ninth studio album — which will be their first with producer Brendan O’Brien since 1998’s Yield, according to guitarist Mike McCready. “It’s really in its infant stages right now,” McCready tells Rolling Stone. “We have about five ideas that have been worked on.” The band,

Tour Tracker, from RollingStone.com

2008-05-06T09:02:00.002-04:00

Tour Tracker: Modest Mouse, Spoon and Built To Spill 5/5/08, 5:10 pm EST Modest Mouse set dates for a headlining trek after holding down opening duties on R.E.M.’s tour, Spoon schedule a few more shows and Built To Spill promise to play the entirety of Perfect From Now On for two of their eight dates. Each band’s complete itinerary awaits after the jump.Modest MouseJune 23 - Miami, FL @

Need Recipes from Lipton Cup-O-Soup?

2008-05-01T21:30:00.000-04:00

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Chiefs' Johnson shares bubbly

2008-04-30T08:42:00.001-04:00

from SI Fan Nation Larry Johnson , Getty Images Kansas City running back Larry Johnson was spotted spending $6,000 on champagne at club B.E.D., then giving away a lot of it to strangers.[Origin of the Species]

Maria Menounos Will Bring Her Swarthy Greek Thunder Side Out

2008-04-30T08:37:00.001-04:00

from Deadspin And here's some media-related news that will only be fun for those of us who enjoy TV journalist Maria Menounos' exemplary, hard-hitting work on the Today show and Access Hollywood. From an email: Model/Actress and entertainment correspondent Maria Menounos will attempt to qualify for the AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Huntington Beach Open on

Welcome to NEW LICKS

2008-04-29T13:02:00.000-04:00

“So Fresh, So Coco Crisp” Welcome to NEW LICKS Going On – Gnarls Barkley The Keystone Kids of Gnarls Barkley, Cee Lo and Danger Mouse, channel and fuse psychedelic strings with Outkast-ian drum beats, topped with the perfect cherry- Cee Lo’s pitchy yet impassioned delivery in this cut from their new album The Odd Couple. Tune in for an excellent change of pace workout song in the

McCready confirms Rocket affair

2008-04-29T08:37:00.002-04:00

Mindy McCready, Brian Barket/Getty Images Barricaded behind tightly drawn blinds at her Nashville home Monday, country singer Mindy McCready confirmed a long-term affair with embattled pitcher Roger Clemens. "I cannot refute anything in the story," a tearful but resolute McCready told the Daily News, which broke the story at midnight Sunday. After the teenage McCready met

Oden's Franzia???

2008-04-27T20:50:00.001-04:00

Why The Hell is Greg Oden Drinking Boxed Wine At Penn State?By ha-mace (Chief Contributor) Tags: Greg Oden, Blue amp White Weekend, Spring Football ary_img[0] = "Photo 1/1The guy to Oden's left is either 11 feet tall or standing on a chair. I'm going with 11 feet tall"; Blog this post To include this post in your blog, just cut and paste the code below: HTML: ... [ READ THE

The Nuggets have officially become the French army

2008-04-27T11:55:00.001-04:00

Welcome To Quitsville, Population: 12 The NBA Closer is written by Matt McHale, who is becoming increasingly grumpy as the playoffs continue. When he's ruing losses by his favorite teams and wins by the teams he hates, he can be found sulking at Basketbawful. Enjoy!The Nuggets have officially become the French army. They meekly surrendered to the

Esquire.com - The World's Best $500 Suit

2008-04-27T11:40:00.000-04:00

The World's Best $500 Suit $500 is the cusp between bad suits and good suits. If you're in the market for the latter, try this Brooks Brothers wool one. Five hundred dollars may or may not seem like a lot of money. For a pair of

1st Round, Seventeenth Overall: Lions Select Gosder Cherilus

2008-04-26T19:22:00.001-04:00

from Deadspin.comThe Lions made a pick. Stop snickering. And he's a pretty good player. Stop it! Nothing is funny! He could help the team improve. Last warning, damn it!Okay, everything the Lions do is funny. Most coaches invoke omerta when talking about their pre-draft needs. Rod Marinelli shows up at his press conference babbling like a sorority sister on sodium pentothal, reading off his draft

Golf - Got Classy, Simmering Anger?

2008-04-25T13:38:00.002-04:00

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The Black Keys, as found on ESPN The Mag

2008-04-25T13:35:00.002-04:00

BREAKING: WE TEST THE BLACK KEYS ON THEIR FANHOOD by LaRue Cook Getty Images"Don't ever give me a Grammy, man, or I'll wail on Rasheed Wallace with it. No, seriously."When we ran across a recent Q&A with Patrick Carney, one half of the blues-rock duo The Black Keys, it surprised us to find that the drummer knows his sports. Born, raised and still residing in

Rich Rodriguez Era Off To A Rousing Start

2008-04-25T07:51:00.001-04:00

from Deadspin.com Former University of Michigan offensive lineman Justin Boren is now officially an Ohio State Buckeye, a development which has caused much gnashing of teeth around college football. This is the first time ever that a Wolverines player has gone over to play for their most hated rival, which should raise some suspicions, I would think.

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