Hottest Sports Stories for Tuesday, Dec. 13
Sidney Crosby continues to battle concussions, the Clippers are trying to crack this NBA nut and Marshawn Lynch went Skittles on the Lambs.
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In this edition:
LAMAR ODOM IS BUTT HURT
One of the bigger stories continuing to get heat is how Lamar Odom was done dirty by the purple and gold. I would feel bad for him if he weren't making about $10 million to play hoops for a living.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Should we feel bad for the bloke?
Our Take: I love me some Lamar Odom. However, I am very much over this story. Most of us are relegated to Cup O'Noodles for dinner while he cries on the radio about having to moves for a couple years to play for the defending champions where he will be paid millions to mess around and get a double-double. Barf.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Over Its
I might be grumpy because the Clippers are now a better team than the Lakers and Mark Cuban gets Mr. Sweet Tooth to play for him. Sour Grapes are being spewed, folks.
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DEREK JETER GIVES LADIES SOME SWAG FOR THEIR TROUBLES
As if men everywhere needed another reason to hate Derek Jeter, there is a report out there that he is hooking up with women and sending them home with a lovely gift basket that includes autographed memorabilia.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Is the Yankees' captain disgusting or a genius?
Our Take: Would you say that Don Draper is disgusting? No, you praise Don Draper for being so menthol cool. Jeter is a real-life Don Draper, only he probably won't propose to his secretary while on a trip to Disneyland.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Awesome "Mad Men" References
It is amazing what being single means for your public image. Tiger Woods' life crumbled because he was a playboy, but he got married. Jeter is doing the same thing that Tiger did, but he never walked down the aisle.
Deeper Dive
Jeter Sends His Conquests Off With A Bag of Swag (New York Post)
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JERRY SANDUSKY WAIVES PRELIMINARY HEARING
Jerry Sandusky was supposed to come face to face with his accusers today, but before things could get going he waived off the preliminary hearing and will now go to trial. His arraignment is set for January 11.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Why did Sandusky waive the hearing?
Our Take: Looking at the big picture, the odds of this not going to trial were slim, unless Sandusky's team had some ace in the hole that would blow everything up. Now, he avoids having to see his accusers and his defense team can prepare for trial.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Circus Circuses
This entire situation has taken on a life of its own and has people all across the country up in arms for what seems to be a lack of institutional control at Penn State and Sandusky's ambivalence to everything happening around him.
Deeper Dive
More Information on Sandusky Waiving Preliminary Hearing (Patriot News)
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CLIPPERS NEVER LEARN
Fool me once, you are an ass and are no friend of mine. Fool me twice, and I am probably employed by the LA Clippers. The Clip Show is trying once again to trade for Chris Paul. Someone should tell them a Paul trade right now is as likely as Data successfully acquiring emotions. Silly Data, emotions are for humans.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Paul be traded?
Our Take: Knowing my luck, he will be traded as soon as I publish this piece. However, it's unlikely. The Clippers are talking to the Hornets again, but only because the NBA officials leading the charge have no other takers for CP3. It's desperation time for David Stern who is playing the part of GM this winter.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Upperhands
Judging by a report by Adrian Wojnarowski posted below, the Clippers have a lot of leverage now. Nobody wants to deal with New Orleans and the Clippers had to be coaxed back into negotiations. If Paul is dealt, it will most likely be for less than any offer they could have had prior. Hmm, someone should fire David Stern as de facto Hornets GM.
Deeper Dive:
Clippers and NBA, Uh, I mean Hornets, Renew Talks (Yahoo! Sports)
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THAT'S QUITE A KNOCK
Soon, Sidney Crosby will be known as the most famous concussion victim and not the best player in the NHL. The Penguins star is out with concussion-like symptoms, despite testing negative for a concussion. Yup, now I think I have symptoms.
Question on Everybody's Mind: When will Crosby return?
Our Take: The scary part is that Crosby is out indefinitely. If you look that up in a sports dictionary it will read, oh shizzle. Crosby and the Penguins are being cautious and that should be applauded. In such a violent sport, we have to question if his career continues much longer.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Punch Drunks
This brings up a solid question. What they hell is going on in the NFL? Players in that sport get concussions handed out with their jerseys. Hell, Colt McCoy played most of the Steelers game blacked out like Lindsey Lohan on a Tuesday.
Deeper Dive:
Penguins Back to Square One with Sidney Crosby (Post-Gazette)
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MARSHAWN LYNCH IS A NO GOOD, ROTTEN BULLY
One awful team trounced and even worse one on Monday night. It was sort of like this, minus the hilarity. The only good part was watching Marshawn Lynch go Beast Mode as he pounded Skittles.
Question on Everybody's Mind: There was a game on Monday?
Our Take: Yeah, the NFL scheduled what was essentially two teams doing their best impressions of NFL teams for four quarters. The Seahawks were more successful as Lynch ran for over 100 yards and chomped on some Skittles. This is now how I describe when a game is in the bag. It's straight Skittles.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Taste the Rainbows
Let's all be honest, this game was so forgettable that I had to look up twice to see if it was actually played while writing this. I find it a bit extreme that sports sites even went the extra length in actually compiling stats from this contest.
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Deeper Dive:
Seahawks Dominate Hapless St. Louis Rams (Seattle Times)
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NFL MASSACRE
On Monday, two head coaches were axed after failing to be any good at what they do. Tony Sparano and Todd Haley now join Jack Del Rio as men now thumbing through the want ads.
Question on Everybody's Minds: Who's next?
Our Take: Let's see. It seems the leading prerequisite to getting canned is having an awful team lose multiple games. Looking at teams that should actually be better than they are, I think the Rams' Steve Spagnuolo should work on his resume. Only, I would leave out the last few months of experience if I were him.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Horrible Firings
'Tis the season to be on the hot seat. There are a few coaches that could be next on the chopping block. In fact, there are so many we could possibly turn this into a drinking game. I will accept suggestions below.
Deeper Dive:
Tony Sparano Fired: 5 Replacements to Fill Miami Dolphins' Vacancy (B/R)
Miami Dolphins Fire Head Coach Tony Sparano (Miami Herald)
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because what else are you going to watch at work?
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI DROPS TENNIS FOR COMEDY
Caroline Wozniacki is seen here doing her best Serena Williams. I say she could play Vegas with that schtick.
Deeper Dive: Watch Tennis Star Imitate Legendary Serena Williams (B/R)
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SKIP BAYLESS DROPS FUNKY TEBOW
DJ Steve Porter does it again with this hot jam that features the most awkward man crush out there right now.
Deeper Dive: Watch DJ Steve Porter and Skip Bayless Star in "All He Does is Win" (B/R)
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BITS OF TID
Little bits of goodness with a chewy center.
DOLPHINS FAN FAILS AT PARKING LOT BOXING MATCH
The Miami New Times has video of a couple Dolphins fans getting into fisticuffs. Be warned that the video has a racial slur as well as a dude going night-night in about .5 seconds from being hit.
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BEARS HAVE SOUR GRAPES
The Chicago Bears had front row seats to this week's edition of Tebowmania. The best quote came from Brian Urlacher who called Tim Tebow a running back. Nobody should take exception to that as Tebow, while definitely a winner, is most definitely not a quarterback.
Tebowmania doesn't stop there as Tebowing has officially entered the English lexicon.
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CRICKET PLAYER FAILS EASY IQ TEST
If you accidentally fry your fingers, what do you do? If you said call 911, you passed. I would also accept screaming and losing bowel functions. NBC Sports reports a cricket player that decided to tweet the photo instead. I warn you that the photo is a tad worse than awful.
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Until tomorrow, the turkey's done.
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