Monthly Archive: March 2012
Mar 18
Buzz Williams talks about the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker (Video)
From Larry Brown Sports Marquette coach Buzz Williamsspoke emotionally after leading his team to the Sweet 16 for the second straight year. Asked by a reporter about his decision to go into the stands to hug his family after the team’s victory instead of conducting a TV interview, Williams explained his actions in a heartfelt, …
Mar 18
C.J. Wilson pranks Mike Napoli by tweeting his cell phone number
From Larry Brown Sports: C.J. Wilson must have been feeling pretty saucy on Saturday, because he decided to prank his former catcher Mike Napoli. Wilson sent a tweet with his supposed new phone number, telling Napoli to call him. Wilson knew most people would figure the phone number was sent by accident — a message intended …
Mar 17
America: Is This The Coolest College Pep Band In The Nation?
Why, Virginia Commonwealth University, we didn’t know you had it in you! The VCU athletic band, known as the VCU Peppas, isn’t into the whole “striped shirts” and “instruments with the school’s logo” thing. And their band leader is seen as the “rebel” director of the conference, if there is such a thing. But besides …
Mar 17
That was fast: The Ohio University upset shirt is out
From Off the Bench I knew that Ohio University had a rather contentious relationship with Ohio State, but evidently it extends to other parts of the Big Ten as well. Via @darrenrovell, here’s the shirt that’s hot off the presses following the No. 14 Bobcats’ 65-60 win over the No. 4 Wolverines.
Mar 17
Memphis looking at buying AutoZone Park
From Baseball Digest: The city of Memphis is reviewing a pitch to buy AutoZone Park, home of the Memphis Redbirds (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), from the nonprofit foundation that owns it. The Memphis Commercial Appeal is reporting that the city’s Housing and Community Development department has a proposal to buy the ballpark from the …
Mar 14
Josh Hamilton suffers “jammed heel” in spring game
From Hardball Talk: Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton was lifted from Wednesday’s Cactus League game against the Rockies after suffering what is being called a “jammed right heel” while chasing after a double. According to beat writer Drew Davison of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Hamilton was spotted icing his right foot in the clubhouse after the …
Mar 14
Major League Baseball releases its social media policy — and it’s pretty good
From Hardball Talk Part of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement reached last November was the implementation of a social media policy for players. They didn’t come up with one, actually, but they said they were going to. Now they have, and it was just forwarded to me. It’s in two parts, one for major leaguers …
Mar 14
Cowboys land CB Brandon Carr, make several free agent moves
From ESPN After wooing Brandon Carr underneath the bright lights of Cowboys Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys have agreed to a five-year deal with the free agent cornerback on Wednesday. A league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that the contract is worth $50.1 million. The Cowboys also agreed to a three-year contract with quarterback Kyle …
Mar 13
Texas man may lose leg after being stabbed with putter during golf course brawl
From Off the Bench You laughed when a young twerp was pummeled by geezers with a golf ball retriever for disturbing them with an air horn, but now things are getting a little more serious on the golf course. A man who was part of a threesome playing through a slower group at the Resort …
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