Hottest Sports Stories for Monday, Nov. 14
Well, that weekend didn't suck. Manny Pacquiao got old, the Ducks slayed a Cardinal and Tim Tebow really is the rarest winner in all of football lore...we will explain.
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In this edition:
- NBA Players Cry Foul
- MLB Gives Out Its First Two Major Awards
- Jerry Sandusky Fallout Keeps Getting Worse
- Manny Pacquiao Getting Beat Up After Victory
- BCS Released Fans Freak Out
- Tebow Time Gets Even More Ridiculous
- Mike Matheny Not Just Retired Mediocre Catcher
- It's About to Go Down in NBA
- Hottest Videos of the Day
- Bits of Tid
NBA PLAYERS AND OWNERS STILL CAN'T MAKE NICE
In a move that could signal the end of hope for an NBA season, the players have rejected the latest CBA proposal from the owners. The move was not unexpected since this offer was actually worse than the previous one that the players turned down two weeks ago.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Why do the NBA owners and players hate each other?
Our Take: The problem with this whole lockout has been that the owners don't want to budge on anything. They know what they want and they aren't go to change for anyone. That is their right, but they have force the players' hands in this whole scenario.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Big Words David Stern Uses In Everyday Conversation That Should Not Be
Things are bad with the NBA right now. There is no trust between the owners and players, which only adds to the drama behind the scenes. Whenever we think a deal is close, something happens that leads to it falling completely off track.
Deeper Dive
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TAMPA BAY'S JEREMY HELLICKSON AND ATLANTA'S CRAIG KIMBREL GET HARDWARE
The Baseball Writers Association of America decided that they hate position players and named two pitchers Rookie of the Year. Hellickson had more competition than Kimbrel did, but, ultimately, both men did enough to impress the voters and give them a shiny trophy.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Did the BBWAA get this one right?
Our Take: Yes and no. Even though I don't like giving an overall performance award to a relief pitcher, Kimbrel was the best of a below-average bunch in the National League. Hellickson had great peripheral numbers, but Kansas City's Eric Hosmer or Seattle's Dustin Ackley were better choices.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Craig Kimbrel Fastballs
Baseball awards' season is great, but considering that this year's rookie class did not have that one dominant player, this award takes a little bit of a hit. That is not to say there aren't great rookies in the class, but most of them did not have enough appearances to justify a full-season award.
Deeper Dive
Hellickson and Kimbrel Get Rookie of the Year Honors (MLB.com)
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EVEN MORE DISTURBING JERRY SANDUSKY FALLOUT
The scandal that has rocked Penn State keeps getting worse. Reports have surfaced that the judge who set Jerry Sandusky's bail was a volunteer for his charity organization, Second Mile. In addition to that bombshell, former head coach Joe Paterno's name has been taken off the Big Ten championship trophy.
Question on Everybody's Mind: How deep is this whole situation going to go?
Our Take: At this point, who knows. Everyday there is something that comes out to throw a wrinkle in this situation and it makes us cringe even more. You want it to stop, but it is like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole: It keeps getting worse.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Things That Make You Scratch Your Head
Where does this whole thing go from here? While it would be better for everyone involved if details stopped coming out, we have seen too much happen in the last week to expect that to be the case. The anger and venom that we felt last week will linger for a long time to come, it seems.
Deeper Dive
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MANNY PACQUIAO IS APPARENTLY A CRUMMY BOXER
Manny Pacquiao beat Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday. That fact has millions of fans crying foul. I am just confused about all the controversy. A boxing fan by birth, even I admit professional boxing is just one step away from WWE silliness.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Floyd Mayweather a better boxer now?
Our Take: Perhaps. What I love is that this near loss guarantees a fight with Money May. Mayweather was sitting at home burning money and watching Pacquiao struggle. This is when Money May stopped making it rain into the fireplace and decided to finally box Pacquiao.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Almost As Good Zack and Slater Boxings
The real story is how boxing trounced the UFC on a hype perspective. I would comment on Dos Santos winning the heavyweight belt but I sneezed on Saturday night and missed it. Sure, boxing has its problems, but at least they don't have an out of touch Dana White chastising his own fans. Someone took one too many shots of testosterone.
Stop Making Sense Ian Darke Tweet Award:
Deeper Dive:
Manny Pacquiao's Win Looks Like Utter Defeat (LA Times)
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BCS LOVES THEMSELVES SOME CUTE LITTLE DUCKIES
Saturday was like the opening weekend of March Madness, minus Dick Vitale screaming in my face. Giants fell, upsets abounded and last-minute scoring was pivotal. In the end, Stanford and Boise State gave us a week's worth of things to talk about.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Did BCS get this week right?
Our Take: After getting trounced by Oregon, I would have liked Stanford to get knocked from the top 10. What irks me is that Boise State gets top 10 love after becoming the one powerhouse that can't kick a field goal to save their lives. They are turning into Rube Baker trying to throw back to the pitcher in this regard.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Laces Outs
I heart the BCS, if only for the fact that fans take this so seriously. Oregon moves into the Top Five and millions of SEC and Big 12 fans' eyes began to explode, kind of like the scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark.
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TIM TEBOW FREAKING WINS ANOTHER GAME DOOMING US ALL
Somehow Tim Tebow managed to get another win under his belt by completing two passes on Sunday. That is two more than I completed sitting on my couch in my boxers. I am beginning to think I should attempt a football comeback, or wear pants while watching NFL action.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is Tim Tebow a winner?
Our Take: Yes. I am done spending the last crucial cells in my brain on this question. The man seems destined to win no matter how he performs. Let him run all over the field and call him a quarterback for all I care. I am done...done, I tell ya.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Wildcats
The only thing to get more hype than an awful Tebow is one that actually gets results. I may black out by Wednesday from banging my head on my desk.
Deeper Dive:
Denver Tebows Get Stirring Win Over Chiefs (Denver Post)
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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS REPLACE TONY LA RUSSA WITH SOME GUY
One of the best managers in the history of the game will be replaced by Mike Matheny. I guess Todd Hundley and Henry Blanco were unable to be interviewed at this time.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Matheny be the answer in St. Louis?
Our Take: How the hell am I supposed to know? The man has been hired for being a hard worker and having the intangibles to succeed. It sounds to me like the Tim Tebow of coaching. Oh, well I guess he will be fine then.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 What's a Lineup Cards
Somewhere Ryne Sandberg is weeping into his Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Awards. You can almost hear him sob, "What do I have to do to be taken seriously around here?"
Deeper Dive:
Cardinals Hire Mike Matheny to Succeed a Legend (St. Louis Today)
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PLAYERS PREPARE TO WIPE THEIR TUSHIES WITH NBA PROPOSAL
The players have been looking at this grand proposal that David Stern said was the best offer the players would get. An escrow portion assures owners a safety net for increased spending. You can get in-depth analysis from ESPN here.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will players accept offer?
Our Take: They shouldn't. The selfish part of me of course wants a quick resolution. However, we continue to forget that the owners are the same people that have given millions to guys like Darko Milicic and Eddy Curry. I'm fat and useless...pay me.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 McRib Sandwiches
This week is going to be hard to take. We are inching closer to a player decertification and complete NBA armageddon. Get to your stores and stock up on water and canned goods.
Yeah, So I'm Going to Need You To Accept This Offer Tweet Award:
Deeper Dive:
Players Consider Final Offer from Owners (Yahoo Sports)
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because pictures were soooo last decade.
DEVIN HESTER GOES DEVIN HESTER ON DETROIT LIONS
Seriously, just kick it to some fat dude on the line. You would fare far better.
Deeper Dive: Watch Chicago Bears All-World Returner Take It to the House (B/R)
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LIONS AND BEARS GET IT ON
The Lions were tired of getting bullied so decided to push back. Watch thousands in NFL fines commence.
Deeper Dive: Lions vs. Bears Fight Video: Watch Monstrous NFC North Brawl (B/R)
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CROATIAN BASKETBALLER GETS TECHNICAL...THEN GETS EVEN
This hoopster was good and mad for a foul called on him. So he chucks the ball at the refs dome and then punches him. Duh, now you have two techinicals silly.
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PUBLIC DISPLAY OF NFL AFFECTION
I hate seeing couples snuggle in public. This, however, is fairly awesome.
Deeper Dive: Watch WR Celebrate with Cowboys Cheerleader
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BITS OF TID
Little nuggets of goodness with chewy center.
MARK SANCHEZ GOOD FOR SOMETHING
One good note from Sunday night was that Mark Sanchez was on the run all game and made the Patriots look like a competent defense for the first time this year. Well, I never said it was good for the Jets.
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ALL BLACK AND NAKED
All Blacks wing Zac Guildford wandered naked into a bar where he accosted two people. I will go ahead and assume he was not sober. Side note: Never fight a naked man, because nobody wins.
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Until tomorrow, remember to eat your meatball sandwiches...two.
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