Hottest Sports Stories for Tuesday, Jan. 3

Gabe ZaldivarJun 7, 2018

Russell Wilson isn't the quickest draw, Manu Ginobili has a boo boo and Jordan Williamson is still looking for a ride home from the Fiesta Bowl.

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In this edition:

Beckham Not Going to France
Jerry Angelo Won't Be Able To Ruin The Bears
Mark Dantonio Shows His Funny Side
Stanford Loses Luck
Badgers Could Use One More Second
Winter Awesome
Spurs Need a Hand
Daily Fun with Moving Pictures
Bits of Tid
Daily Dessert

MR. POSH IS SO LA

David Beckham is staying in LA, or that is the latest rumor. He has reportedly turned down twice what he is making from French side Paris Saint-Germain.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Becks sign with Galaxy?

Our Take: It seems that he will have to take a pay cut because there is no way the Galaxy touch the exorbitant fee PSG was offering. Then again, what the hell. Beckham is the only man to make the Galaxy relevant on the national stage. Pay the man his money.

Hype Meter: 2 out of 5 Wait For Its

The Galaxy still have to negotiate a deal. If that is a success, we can then lose our minds and play a marathon showing of Spice World.

Deeper Dive:

David Beckham Not Joining PSG (ESPN)

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JERRY ANGELO WEARS OUT HIS WELCOME IN CHICAGO

Two days after the Chicago Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings to end the season 8-8, the team dismissed general manager Jerry Angelo.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Is .500 not good enough for Chicago anymore?

Our Take: For a city that is used to watching the Cubs, you would think that mediocrity would be appreciated. A series of poor draft picks and free agent signings did not do a lot to buy him job security.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 GM's Who Ruined Their Franchise

Angelo wore out his welcome a long time ago, but I think that the situation involving Sam Hurd likely did him in.

Deeper Dive

Jerry Angelo Reportedly Fired As Bears GM (B/R)

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MARK DANTONIO RECRUITS AN ALLIGATOR

Michigan State's thrilling triple-overtime victory against Georgia came at a cost to his trainer. Actually, the incident occurred last Thursday. Head coach Mark Dantonio brought an alligator to practice. Unsurprisingly, the animal was unstable and took a bite out of a trainer's leg.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Why did he bring an alligator to practice?

Our Take: That is a perfectly reasonable question, and the best response that I have is because he wants to be cool. The problem is when wild animals get unleashed on humans, because bad things tend to happen.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Practical Jokes

We all know that one guy who wants so badly to be a part of our inner circle, so he will do anything and everything he possibly can to convince us that he is funny. Dantonio strikes me as that guy with his players after trying this stunt.

Deeper Dive

MSU Alligator Prank Goes Wrong (Yardbarker)

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STANFORD LOSS IS CRINGE-TASTIC

Andrew Luck was phenomenal in the Fiesta Bowl. So it was only fitting that his kicker screw it all up. I have been saying for years that all kickers should be sent to an island in the pacific where they can't harm us anymore.

Question on Everybody's Mind: How bad was it?

Our Take: Let's just say that Jordan Williamson had two chances to win the game and blew both. I imagine he will now sink into depression and one day look like Sean Young. That is when he will kill Roger Perdackter and steal Snowflake and kidnap Dan Marino. All these things will happen.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Laces Out

I feel bad for Williamson who will never, ever, ever live down that moment. I mean, the guy is a freaking kicker. He would have to become a superhero that kicks field goals to get over this personal tragedy. The Ray Finkle comparisons are funny and all, but seriously, the man is still waiting for a ride home. Hugs, bro...hugs.

Gross But True Tweet Award:

Deeper Dive:

Justin Blackmon Bests Andrew Luck in Instant Classic (B/R)

Andrew Luck's Final Game Kicked Away (San Francisco Chronicle)

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DUCKS SMELLING ROSY, BADGERS JUST SMELL

Boy howdy, this was a great night for college football. The Rose Bowl was a tremendous battle where one good punch garnered a terrific counter, until the game ended on a brain fart from Wisconsin.

Question on Everybody's Mind: What the hell happened?

Our Take: Well, Wisconsin apparently didn't have a play planned for the two-second situation that presented itself. They also had no timeouts as Bret Bielema burned two in the third quarter. So, an amazing game came down to the lamest conclusion ever. Russell Wilson snapped the ball and spiked it as the clock expired. Dunesos.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Horrible Endings

This game was a classic that was ruined by a ridiculous ending. It was like watching the end of Signs and having to accept that yes, that is indeed how the movie was going to end. Stupid aliens and their inability to open doors.

Deeper Dive:

De'Anthony Thomas Proves He Was Worth Preseason Hype (B/R)

Oregon Outlasts Wisconsin (The Oregonian)

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WINTER CLASSIC WAS AWESOME

Now if the NHL could string about 81 more games like this together, maybe the nation would start watching this sport once again.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Winter Classic a keeper?

Our Take: Hells bells, yes. With the ramp-up provided by HBO's 24/7 and the game played outdoors, the entertainment value is through the roof. The NBA should have a 24/7 before the All-Star game. MLB should focus on on crucial matchup to document. The Winter Classic formula is perfect and must be duplicated elsewhere.

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Winter Wonderlands

With that said, we can all go back to forgetting about this sport until the playoffs.

Deeper Dive:

2012 Winter Classic Video: Watch Henrik Lundqvist Save Game for Rangers (B/R)

Winter Classic is Perfect Spectacle (Philadelphia Daily News)

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NBA TRAGEDIES

Okay, the Miami Heat losing their first game is not a tragedy. It's actually about time. The real tragedy is Manu Ginobili breaking his hand. The Spurs star is out indefinitely, and that is scientific talk that means he is out until his hand is no longer freaking broken.

Question on Everybody's Mind: How big is this loss?

Our Take: Huge. The day that the Spurs win a title without Ginobili is the day that Tim Duncan makes someone laugh.

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Ouchies

You can now cross off the Spurs as teams to care about the rest of the way. Ginobili and his bald spot really was the only reason to watch this team anyway.

Deeper Dive:

Manu Ginobili Suffers Broken Hand, No Timetable for Return to Court (B/R)

Ginobili Breaks Hand in Spurs Defeat (Express-News)

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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES

Because what else are you going to watch at work?

FAN GETS SLAMMED

This is the polar opposite of the Lambeau Leap.

Deeper Dive: Watch Brad Jones Tackle Uninvited Guest at Lambeau Field (B/R)

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DUCKS CAN FLY

You almost have to watch this in slow motion to see it all go down.