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Brett Favre Mic'd Up

dusted — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:29:18 -0500

Damn Steven, what they got you in for?

Oregon Ducks Smell Roses

rcade — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:18:15 -0500

Ten years ago, as the Jacksonville Jaguars took their 14-2 record and No. 1 AFC seed into the 1999 playoffs, they suffered a case of premature celebration with the early release of Uh Oh -- The Jaguars Super Bowl Song. The football gods and Touchdown Jesus responded with a crushing 33-14 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship and four straight losing seasons. The Oregon Ducks are tempting divine wrath with the release of "I Smell Roses," a new student-produced song, ahead of games at Arizona this Saturday and against Oregon State a week later. I smell trouble.

AP Columnist: 'Soccer Players Can't Be Trusted'

rcade — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:47:57 -0500

Although French striker Thierry Henry has admitted he cheated and believes the France/Ireland World Cup qualifier should be replayed, FIFA has rejected Ireland's request for a replay. AP columnist John Leicester draws this conclusion from the Hand of Frog incident: "Soccer players just can't be trusted to be honest and Thierry Henry proved that by choosing to play volleyball against Ireland," he writes. "Rather than immediately tell the referee that he had broken the rules of the game, Henry charged off in celebration. ... the sad truth is that many players, like Henry, also do whatever they can to get away with fouls and unjust decisions."

Ex-NBA Star to Plead Guilty For Shooting His Driver

texpat — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:40:23 -0500

Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002

RIP UGA VII

terrapin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:09:31 -0500

Uga VII � given name "Loran�s Best" � the Georgia mascot who roamed the sidelines of Bulldog football games, died unexpectedly Thursday morning in Savannah. He died of heart-related causes according to his owner, Frank W. "Sonny" Seiler. He was only four-years-old and had just completed his second season as the team's mascot. A slideshow with the voice of his master is available, as is a movie of his all too-short career. Rest in Peace, good boy.

SportsFilter: The Friday Huddle

huddle — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:02 -0500

Stephanie Spielman Dies of Cancer

rcade — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:22:00 -0500

Stephanie Spielman, the wife of former NFL player Chris Spielman, has died after a 12-year fight against breast cancer. She was 42. The mother of four, Spielman discovered a lump in her breast at age 30 during a self-exam. A charity fund that she created has raised more than $6.5 million for breast-cancer research, education and patient assistance at Ohio State University's Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital. "I know there's a reason God gave me breast cancer, and I'm supposed to do something with it," she said in 1998.

Lincecum Wins NL Cy Young

slackerman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:41:58 -0500

In a historically close vote, Lincecum beat out the favored Cardinal pair for his second Cy Young award...in as many tries.

The Hoser's NFL Pick 2009, Week 11

wfrazerjr — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:41:19 -0500

NFL picks that need to clear all the "Good Eats" episodes off the PVR.

Entire Wedding Party Wearing Ravens Jerseys

cletus7777 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:35:21 -0500

Not sure if I'd go this far, but here's a video of an entire wedding party wearing Baltimore Ravens jerseys. The bride has on a Joe Flacco #5 jersey, while the groom sports a Ray Lewis jersey. Complete with the groom imitating Lewis' pregame dance. No confirmation whether Kyle Boller caught the bouquet.

SportsFilter: The Thursday Huddle

huddle — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:02 -0500

The Story of Tom Brady's First Completed Pass

rcade — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:46:10 -0500

Bill Harke, a professional caddy on the PGA and LPGA tours, has an awesome sports story to tell -- but it isn't about golf. He caught Tom Brady's first pass when they were both freshmen at Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif. "I just did this little out pattern, and Tom threw it right in my numbers for seven yards. I caught it and ran out of bounds," said Harke. "I remember that at the moment I caught the pass, my mom shrieked in terror; she thought I was going to get killed. That's the only thing I heard, and it's the reason I ran out of bounds, I think." It was the only catch of Harke's entire football career.

Scioscia, Tracy Win Manager of the Year Awards

TheQatarian — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:49:09 -0500

Scioscia wins the AL award after leading the Angels to the ALCS after the tragic death of Nick Adenhart. Jim Tracy wins the NL award after taking over the Rockies midseason and leading them to the playoffs.

SportsFilter: The Wednesday Huddle

huddle — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:01 -0500

Real Salt Lake Poised to Become Biggest Loser

rcade — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:54:31 -0500

If Real Salt Lake defeats the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS title game on Sunday, it will become the first team in an American pro sport to win a championship with a losing record. The team was 11-12-7 during the regular season, squeezing into the eighth and final playoff slot by a single point. "We're a good team when things are on the line and we�ve proven that," said goalkeeper Nick Rimando.