Daily Archive: August 17, 2012

Aug 17

Showing up late for walk-through gets Ed Wesley waived

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Maybe it was the snooze button. Regardless of the reason, Cowboys tailback Ed Wesley showed up 15 minutes late for a Friday walk-through practice on the last day of training camp, and the Cowboys decided to cut him. According to the team’s official website, the decision came not long before the team broke camp in …

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Aug 17

Diamondbacks castoff Barret Loux now 14-1 in minors

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If you don’t remember the story of Barret Loux, here it is in a nutshell: Arizona drafted the Texas A&M right-hander sixth overall in 2010 and came to terms with him on a $2 million deal, only to back out of it after his physical showed significant damage in both his elbow and shoulder.

Aug 17

MLB players impersonate the cast of ‘The Expendables’ (Video)

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For those of you who like movies that feature some of the most famous action-role actors of all time, “The Expendables” released a second installment of it’s over-the-top, explosion-filled masterpiece on Friday. In honor of the release of “The Expendables 2,” some players from around the MLB went on camera and did their best impressions …

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Aug 17

Ryan Dempster to miss next start due to personal reasons

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The Rangers just announced that Ryan Dempster will miss his scheduled Saturday start against the Blue Jays because of undisclosed “personal reasons.” Roy Oswalt will take his place, starting for the first time since July 30. Dempster has been awful since coming to the Rangers in a trade from the Cubs, allowing 19 runs in …

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Aug 17

‘Miracle dog’ left on mountain to die is rescued by hikers. Now, the guy who left her there wants her back

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From Off the Bench Its Kramer vs. Kramer for dogs — a custody battle that’s sparked an online range war and attracted media attention from across the nation. It’s all over Missy, a German Shepherd which was rescued from atop a 13,000-foot mountain in Colorado after eight days alone without food or water. But after …

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Aug 17

We are having a contest!!!!!!!

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That’s right, we here at LewPBlog are having our first annual contest to find the best video of your favorite college cheerleader video! We know that it takes a special person that can get in front of large amounts of people and get them fired up to lead their team to victory. It can be …

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Aug 17

A.J. Burnett blasts Hanley Ramirez for home run celebration (Video)

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Hanley Ramirez has developed this weird little celebration where he takes his hand and makes circles around his eyes, either like he’s wearing glasses or taking a picture. We don’t really know the true meaning of the charade, but it’s something along those lines. What we do know is A.J. Burnett does not appreciate it.

Aug 17

Woman Sues Dallas Cowboys Over Hot Seat

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From D Magazine: How do you not realize you’re suffering third-degree burns? Jennelle Carrillo, who lives in Cleburne, is suing the Cowboys and team owner Jerry Jones over third-degree burns she suffered on her buttocks after sitting on a black marble bench at Cowboys Stadium two years ago while waiting for the debut Blue & …

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