Hottest Sports Stories for Monday, Jan. 2
A bunch of Cowboys died Sunday night, the Jets wet the bed and Tim Tebow sucked but it didn't matter.
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In this edition:
NFL IS HELLA DRAMA
Here are some subplots that would be better served taking place in 90210. The Rams and Bucs fired their coaches, and DeSean Jackson is officially sorry for being an ass.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is this the most hugs needed out of any Daily Radar issue?
Our Take: I have tabulated the hugs and there are entirely too many warm embraces. Steve Spagnuolo and Raheem Morris are now looking for jobs, and Jackson may be as well. It's a good thing there is a market for egomaniacs at receiver in the NFL.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Snuggies
You may want to watch out in 2012. The first Monday of the year is being called Black Monday for all the firings. I am just going to stay in and eat bowls of spaghetti, seems safer that way.
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DEREK AND MINKA, REUNITED AND IT FEELS SO GOOD
After months of speculation, and reports that he left his one-night stands a gift basket on their way out, Derek Jeter is back together with Minka Kelly.
Question on Everybody's Mind: How did this news slip through the cracks?
Our Take: Well, the happy couple have been vacationing in Paris, so the paparazzi in this country was not hear to hound them 24/7.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Reasons Minka Might Be The One
No woman has ever been able to sneak into the heart of the Yankee Captain quite like Ms. Kelly. She is something special, and Jeets would be a fool to let her go away again.
Deeper Dive
Jeter and Minka Kelly Get Back Together (Radar Online)
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COWBOYS RIDE INTO SUNSET
Jerry Jones nearly had his head explode as the Dallas Cowboys were kindly escorted from the playoffs by the New York Giants.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is it time to blowup the Cowboys?
Our Take: Yes. The NFL could have a two-hour live event where the Cowboys are literally blown up. Every last fan that never signed the petition making the Cowboys "America's Team" would rejoice. Let me put my serious hat on for a second and say that it is time for a Cowboys overhaul, although the Tony Romo era has been pretty hilarious.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Interceptions
Now comes the time when the national media will offer up hugs to the Cowboys by actually referring to them like they matter. Can we just agree that they are nothing more than a mediocre team and be done with it?
Deeper Dive:
Cowboys Season Ends with Giants Drubbing (Star-Telegram)
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TIM TEBOW EXPOSED, AGAIN
Tim Tebow went out and sucked something fierce for four quarters. Not that it mattered because the rest of the AFC West were far worse. It was the perfect storm of suckitude.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Are the Broncos in trouble?
Our Take: Yup. Tebow looked like a punching bag that was as accurate as a catapult on Sunday. The real question is how the Broncos got this far. I dare you to sit back and contemplate what just took place in regards to Tebow. Now call 911 because you are no doubt suffering a tremendous nose bleed.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Pondering Tebows
The media will now breakdown what has happened to Tebow. It might be more prudent to wonder what took defenses so long to figure out how to break down a quarterback whose main arsenal consists of running, chucking the ball while running and prayer.
That Would Be A Great Game Tweet Award:
Deeper Dive:
Broncos Don't Play to Win (Denver Post)
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JETS HAVE ISSUES
Santonio Holmes was the turd in the poop salad as he was benched for quitting on his team. In slightly related news, the Jets lost and Mark Sanchez was as good as Tim Tebow blindfolded.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What was that all about?
Our Take: It seems that team captain Santonio Holmes quit on his team. MC Mopes A Lot was none too pleased with how things were going and was ripped from the game. It's times like these that I count my blessings as a Rams fan. At least we lose with a modicum of pride, a very tiny modicum.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Going Out on a High Notes
Rex Ryan's large seat is pretty hot right now. The Jets just took a step back and did so in epic fashion.
Deeper Dive:
Jets Helpless in Season Finale (NY Post)
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NBA STATE OF AFFAIRS
Here is a brief rundown on the teams that matter in the NBA. Sorry, there will be no talk of the Charlotte Bobcats.
MIAMI HEAT ARE SO HOT RIGHT NOW
LeBron James and the Bron-ettes continued winning and are now 5-0 on the season. The King also enjoyed an engagement and birthday this weekend. Here he is taking it all in.
DALLAS MAVERICKS STILL SAVORING TITLE
The defending champs aren't doing much defending nowadays. They were just beat by the Timberwolves who were on an 18-game losing streak. Talk about your slump busters.
KOBE BRYANT IS A GREAT SHOOTER
It just so happens he is not great at making buckets though. The Mamba chucked up 28 shots but only made six in a losing effort. I think you get three shots just by lacing up the sneakers.
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because what else are you going to watch at work?
VICTOR CRUZ HAS MOVES
Um, so this happened.
Deeper Dive: Watch Budding Superstar Salsa After Touchdown Catch vs. Cowboys (B/R)
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EWW
Come for the O.J. Mayo fail, but stay for the gruesome injury to Z-Bo.
Deeper Dive: Gruesome Knee Injury Has Z-Bo Counting His Lucky Stars (B/R)
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EW 2
Please refrain from eating while watching a foot being worn incorrectly.
Deeper Dive: Denver Broncos O-Lineman Suffers Horrific Ankle Injury (B/R)
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DON'T WORRY, HE IS UNMOLESTED
Life has been pretty grim since Chick Hearn passed. Here is the call of Danilo Gallinari's missed layup.
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BITS OF TID
Little bits of goodness with a chewy center.
SAVED BY THE BELL
All the WWE needs is a little touch of Richard Belding to flourish. It seems Dennis Haskins is keen on joining the RAW fray as a manager. I just want to see him in Zack Ryder's corner saying, "Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" Via NoDQ.com.
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DENNIS RODMAN LOVES WOMEN
The Worm has figured out a way to get men to watch women's basketball, by having them play topless. I don't get it. Will that grant them the ability to dunk? Via FanNation.
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UM, SWEET
Derek Jeter may be going back for seconds as he was spotted recently with Minka Kelly. I am perfectly fine with that as it mandates I show a Kelly pic. Via NBC Sports.
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DAILY DESSERT
Until tomorrow, Brick killed a guy.
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