Hottest Sports Stories for Thursday, Dec. 15
David Stern let Chris Paul out from the dungeon he had him in, Dwight Howard is sent to his room and Peyton Manning remembered how to throw a football.
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- Timberwolves Thick With Desperation
- Bears WR Sam Hurd Trades Footballs For Drugs
- Kris Humphries Wants To Put His Ex-Baby In The Corner
- Clippers Don't Suck
- Throwing Footballs Is Like Riding Bike
- Magic Lock Dwight Howard Away
- Amnesty Clause Strikes Again
- Hottest Videos of the Day
- Bits of Tid
- Daily Dessert
BONZI WELLS STILL ALIVE
Hello, Desperate. I want you to meet my friends, the Minnesota Timberwolves. I am sure you two will get along well as we watch a washed up Bonzi Wells play basketball.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Wait, Bonzi Wells is still alive?
Our Take: Yes. Now pay attention. The temperamental Wells has been granted a camp contract with the Timberwolves. This should end well.
Hype Meter: 1 out of 5 Fantasy Camps
This is so great of the T-Wolves to run a retirement fantasy camp for washed up NBA players. You would think with the season starting they would have better things to do.
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BEARS WR SAM HURD ARRESTED ON DRUG CHARGES
Sam Hurd was arrested on federal drug charges late Wednesday. According to reports, he was trying to purchase cocaine and a whole lot of marijuana.
Question on Eveybody's Mind: Is Hurd a little crazy or a complete moron?
Our Take: Even if he was just trying to buy a little marijuana, he would still be a moron. Considering what he is dealing with now, he better have a good lawyer.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Athletes' Falling From Grace
Hurd is not alone in the stupidity ward as far as athletes are concerned, but since he is the latest one to do it, he is going to be ridiculed for a long time. He should be embarrassed by his actions and hopefully he pays for it.
Deeper Dive
Bears WR Sam Hurd Facing Federal Drug Charges (Associated Press via USA Today)
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KRIS HUMPHRIES WANTS ROYALTY FEES FOR KIM KARDASHIAN'S CIRCUS OF FUN
The Marriage of the Month (I would say Century, but that's giving it too much credit) is getting uglier now that Kris Humphries wants to reportedly sue Kim K for royalty fees since he is being portrayed as the villain on whatever the new Kardashian show is on E!
Question on Everybody's Mind: You mean Kim isn't the saint that she is portrayed as on TV?
Our Take: Hey, we were just as shocked as you were to find out that Kim is editing the show to make herself look good. What is the world coming to when socialite divas can't catch a break on their own television shows?
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Kardashian Sisters
While we all hate the Kardashian family, I am going to give Kris props for not just lying down and taking the punishment from them. Of course, if he was really smart, he wouldn't have gotten involved with them in the first place.
Deeper Dive
Kris Humphries Issues An Ultimatum (Radar Online)
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CLIPPERS' CURSE IS GOING TO BE HILARIOUS THIS YEAR
The LA Clippers took a page from their big brothers down the hall when they traded for Chris Paul, giving them the best point guard in the Association. That sound you here is Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak screaming David Stern's name like Captain Kirk.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Are Clippers better than Lakers now?
Our Take: Look. Unless the Clippers are ready to win a couple decades worth of titles in one season, the city of smog and face lifts will rest in the hands of the Lakers. However, the big brother is bound to get his comeuppance every once in a while. This is how Lakers fans felt on Wednesday night.
Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 NBA Jams
This is Eddy Curry bra-size huge. The Clippers aren't just an exciting team that can dunk. They are an exciting team that can dunk and beat the Lakers. Somewhere Frankie Muniz is off braiding Billy Crystal's hair as they laugh over mimosas.
Forgotten Victim In All This Tweet Award:
Deeper Dive:
LA Lakers Fuming Behind The Scenes (LA Times)
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HOLY MEATBALLS, PEYTON MANNING CAN THROW A FOOTBALL
Received like a comatose patient walking out the hospital and dunking a basketball, Manning began to throw some footballs and fans are freaking out.
Question On Everybody's Mind: Does this mean we will see Eli's big brother this season?
Our Take: Haha and hoho. No. Manning merely upped his regimen to more throwing. This really should be a non-story but it concerns one of the best quarterbacks ever. There is no way the Colts throw Manning out there like a piñata full of candy.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 But, I Want It Nows
Something tells me Manning is on red alert as the Colts are very close to clinching that Andrew Luck dude. At some point he had to have seen the Colts play and exclaimed, "Fine, I'll win this by myself." Then he got to work.
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DWIGHT HOWARD NOT ALLOWED TO GO OUTSIDE
The Magic put Dwight Howard on the lawn and had some prospective buyers check him out and make some offers, but now they have taken him inside so he can appreciate for a couple months. God, I am glad the NBA is back.
Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Howard be traded?
Our Take: Oh, for suresies. The Magic just wanted to cast out the hook to see what would bite. Now they will wait until things really get cooking. Of course, this could backfire, as Howard could stay until the summer and bolt for free.
Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Failed Negotiations
Reports have Howard pretty mad that a potential trade to the Nets was called off. This should turn ugly fairly quickly giving us plenty to write about. Boy, oh boy, I can't wait.
Deeper Dive:
Magic End Trade Talks For Dwight Howard (Yahoo Sports)
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BARON DAVIS' BEARD WILL GET BIGGER
The Cleveland Cavaliers have released Baron Davis through the amnesty clause. Before you start thinking that a team will scoop him up, consider that he is going to be sidelined for eight-10 weeks.
Question on Everybody's Mind: What's next?
Our Take: Davis will sit on ice with a back injury for eight-10 weeks. At that point, a team in desperate need of an aged point guard will come calling. He now has two months to sit back and watch Maury Povich paternity result shows. He may come back a tad overweight.
Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 You Are Not The Fathers
We can all forget that Davis even exists for a couple months. Because as far as your favorite team is concerned, he doesn't.
Deeper Dive:
Cleveland Cavaliers Waive Baron Davis (The Plain Dealer)
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DAILY FUN WITH MOVING PICTURES
Because what else are you going to watch at work?
NEYMAR IS A SILLY LITTLE MAN
Santos' star Neymar gets a tad ridiculous with his ball skills in this epic goal. I can't even do this on FIFA 12.
Deeper Dive: Watch Santos Star Neymar's Epic Goal in Club World Cup (B/R)
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CAROLINE WOZNI-WACKY
Standup comedian Caroline Wozniacki has been pretending to be a tennis player all her life. Here she is in a exhibition tournament that leads to Kim Clijsters promising to shove a ball down her throat.
Deeper Dive: Watch Tennis Stars Mimic Opponents (B/R)
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SAN JOSE SHARKS HO-HO-HOLIDAY HILARITY
The Sharks give some holiday shopping advice while doling out the laughs.
Deeper Dive: Watch Team Give Advice on Holiday Gifts (B/R)
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, CHAD STYLEZ
This equipment manager has moves for days...nay, months.
Deeper Dive: Watch Hilarious Mix of Dancing Equipment Manager (B/R)
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BITS OF TID
Little bits of goodness with a chewy center.
CLIP SHOW GETS GOOD
Chris Paul is now a Clipper. Which means we have to savor the good until the curse kicks in. Here is a video of DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin finding out the CP3 was coming to LaLa Land.
If that weren't enough. Lob City shirts are now available for those bandwagoners that are so inclined.
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DALLAS GETS LESS COOL IN 3-2-1
Rick Carlisle is fielding questions on Khloe Kardashian. He stated that Khloe is his favorite Kardashian, which is like having a favorite STD. WTKR.com reports.
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MORE FROM THAT CRAY BELGIUM EXHIBITION
We saw Woz get crazy in the video section. Now we get to see what happened when free smooches were promised in the same match. Via Break.com
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GOD, THIS EXPLAINS SO MUCH
John Rocker admits to steroid use when he was with the Braves. Yeah, that sounds about right. USA Today reports.
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Until tomorrow, check out how thug the '80s were.
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