At least Sarah Silverman knows that Doc Ellis pitched a no-hitter on LSD...

In a pretty painful interview Saturday Night during the Yanks/RedSox game, comedian Sarah Silverman turned a question about steroids in baseball into a comment about the benefits of Acid (LSD).
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Yea, Doc Ellis pitched a no-hitter in 1970 while tripping on Acid.
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At least Sarah Silverman had one highlight, because the rest was just unwatchable.
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Saints owner: "Hey, Pope. My ring is cooler than your ring."

Here's New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson pimping his Super Bowl ring to the Pope.
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Via PFT: “I said to him I’d like to show you my ring,” Benson told Bruce Nolan of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, with his wife by his side during the interview. ”I told him what it was, you know? It’s a Super Bowl ring. And he understood that, right, darling?”

No, there is no "N" in "Clam _igger" on Wheel of Fortune

Pat Sajak (with a straight face): "No 'N', hmmm"

Prince William has a wedding registry...?

Here is Prince William (Real Name: William Spencer) and Kate Middleton's Wedding Registry. and THIS...

Now I like to rail on rich people who ask for wedding gifts...But The Prince of England - Second in line to the Throne - SHOULD NOT be asking for a wedding gift from Crate & Barrel.
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Prince William can afford a toilet that gives him a Blow Job...

Hot News Chicks: Kristine Johnson

She is HOT!
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What else do I have to say?
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CBS News at 6:00 p.m.
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Ameture hockey player assaults Ref, gets arrested... Released on $80 bond.

So my buddy DiMo plays in a completely ameture hockey league in Greenwich Conn. He's a 45-year old father of 3 who makes multiple millions of dollars a year and he is by no means a tough guy.
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But he was telling me about his game last night, where THIS happened:
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"After a slashing penalty was called against a hockey player during a game at the rink late last night, referee Peter Tarantino of Cos Cob said he was punched in the face two times by a scrappy Norwalk player. Hockey player Martin Durkaj, 31, of 116 Rowayton Woods Road, Norwalk, was charged with second-degree breach of peace and criminal attempt at third-degree assault."
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The funniest thing, to me at least, was this: "He was released on $80 bond."
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$80 bucks for assault? Jesus, I have at least twice that on me most times. From what he told me the Ref was a good sport about it and even had beers with the winning team after the game to show off his black eye...
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And the worst part of the situation is that my buddy DiMo - a BIG hockey fan - missed this:
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Lupica to take on Francesa in afternoon drive

Everybody's favorite condesending, control freak sports writer will be going head-to-head with everybody's favorite condesending, control freak radio host.
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The NY Daily News announced Tuesday afternoon: "Mike Lupica, award-winning Daily News sports columnist and long-time panelist on ESPN's "Sports Reporters," adds another notch to his media belt next month with a daily sports-talk show on WEPN (1050 AM, ESPN Radio)."
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Lupica will only be going against the Sports Pope for one hour a day, however, from 2-3pm. For those of us old enough to remember, Francesa took over his current time slot from Lupica on WFAN.
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But Damn, ESPN Radio, You now have Mike Golic, Mike Greenberg, Michael Kay and now Mike Lupica, that's a a lot of people named Mike.
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Hot News Chicks: Domenica Davis

Like everybody else, I like to know what the weather will be over the next day or two, especially on the weekend.
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But this is why I ALWAYS tune into NBC here in New York for my weekend weather: Domenica Davis.
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She's just so cute and her personality makes me want to know if there's rain in the forecast.
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I know that TV weather people are just good looking screen prompter readers and wouldn't know a Cumulus from a Cirrus. But what can I say? I enjoy hearing about the weather from Ms. Davis.
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And I do not see a ring on that left ring finger...
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Colin the skateboarding 17-month old.

Here's my buddy Matt's 17-month old kid Colin trying to surf on a skateboard. The kid has pretty good balance. Due to an editing error, the action starts at the 30 second mark.
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surf styles 17 months from m fuller on Vimeo.

Carl Lewis to run for N.J. State Senate...Won't be on American Idol.

Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis is running for the N.J. State Senate. At least this means the end to his singing career.
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I was actually at this Nets/Bulls game back when I was in High School. Bulls won. Carl Lewis lost. I hope Carl Lewis is a better politician than he is a singer.
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Even Derrick Coleman was laughing at him...You know you're bad when Derrick Coleman is laughing at you.
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Golfers get hot women...

Here's the super-hot wife of golfer Something or other (Mrs. Day). The guy who won the Masters (Charl Schwartzel) has a hot-ass wife too.
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Did I choose the wrong profession? I think I could golf. It doesn't look all that difficult. These dudes aren't scoring these women because they are so handsome.
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This chick doesn't even have a big rock on her finger...So she must really like this golf guy.

R.I.P.: Sidney Lumet

Director Sidney Lumet passed away today. That sucks. I'm a big fan of Dog Day Afternoon and Network.
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But I particulary like Dog Day Afternoon. Al Pacino is a fag? That was a crazy twist to a bank heist movie...
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Mr. Lumet also directed 12 Angry Men and The Verdict. As a former juror, I kind of liked those movies too.
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Please watch the opening of Dog Day Afternoon in Mr. Lumet's honor

Hot News Chicks: Rebecca Jarvis and Taryn Brill.

Catching up on the current events this morning, I was flipping around the TV and found the CBS Early Show and these two hot babes.
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This one is Rebecca Jarvis, the female anchor. She's a total babe. She's well spoken and seems pretty smart.
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Cheryl Crow wrote a cookbook or something and she looks pretty hot too.
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This is Fashion reporter, Taryn Brill. She was talking about women's shoes or some shit like that and I didn't really pay attention.
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But I did hear her report that, on average, women own 17 pairs of shoes at an average cost of $50 per pair. That translates to a total cost of $850 in shoes...Having recently traveled with a woman, I believe this estimate.
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I have one pair of dress shoes and a pair of Timberland boots for a grand total of like $250.
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Charlie Sheen: "My balls are sweating like a gerbil in a Richard Gere convention."

So...Charlie Sheen was booed off the stage at Radio City Music Hall last night. But he did have at least one funny line.
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Talking about almost being caught snorting cocaine in an airplane bathroom, he said: "My balls are sweating like a gerbil in a Richard Gere convention."
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Sadly, I can't really relate. As a 6 foot 4 inch 200 pound dude, I can barely fit in an airplane bathroom, let alone do drugs in one.
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But he apparently bombed and was subsequently booed off the stage after 45 minutes of a 90 minute show.
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According to the NY Post, Mr. Sheen "whined profusely about the night he wrecked The Plaza suite, saying he just wanted to retrieve his wallet and "$173,000 watch" from a chick hiding in the bathroom, whom he'd already tipped $30,000."
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I hate it when that happens to me...

Manny Ramirez just done up and quit...

As of 10:02 PM ET, ESPN reports That Manny Ramirez is hanging up his cleats. Six games into the season...Because he tested positive for steroids during Spring Training.
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Manny couldn't field his way out of a paper bag. Manny couldn't steal a base if you slipped it in his pocket. But Manny could hit .350...With flair.
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Love him or hate ManRam, the Dude could hit. But he got busted doing steroids - TWICE - so that hurts his legacy. He has always been a total fucking Wack Job too.
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We all know Manny's a little strange, but he did do this:
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What NFL owners REALLY want to tell the Players...

The NFL just put out this statement. Here's the translation into what the Owners are really telling the Players:
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NFL statement on letter to players’ attorneys:
“Our letter to the players’ attorneys today proposes negotiations with owner involvement under the supervision of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George Cohen. A copy has been sent to Judge Nelson. The goal of the discussions would be to resolve all outstanding issues and achieve a global resolution. As part of our proposal, we offered to give the players assurances that they will not compromise any legal position as a result of the discussions.”
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What the NFL REALLY means:
"We told you what we want and aren't going to move on our position. We want a new Federal Mediator because Judge Nelson is a left wing Pinko Communist who doesn't favor our position and we believe that Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Director George Cohen will be sympathetic to our cause. We are seeking a global resolution that suits our profit margins. We will fuck you in the ass the second you drop the soap in the shower."

KBilly is back from Vegas...

I've been out of touch lately...Because I went to Las Vegas for the Final 4! Had a blast. Ate some good food. Saw some good shows (Cirque du Soleil Beatles "Love" is highly recommended) and, of course, gambled away my rent money.
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Saturday went well, with Butler -3 and Kentucky +4/Under 159 tease bets.
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And I had the Nuggets, Knicks and Heat on Sunday afternoon. Plus I did well at the roulette wheel.
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Add in a couple good meals and the sights, and it was a great long weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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But then Monday happened. I liked Butler, because they have a supercute bulldog mascott that likes to hump basketballs and how can't you love that?
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Didn't work out though because neither team could hit a shot...That game went like five minutes without a score to close the first half.
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At least Coors Light sent over a couple friendly girls to console the losers.
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Let's look at some NCAA cheerleaders...

Ahh, college. I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now.
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So watching all this college basketball makes me nostalgic...For 19 year old college girls.
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And yes, they were out of my league.
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University of Florida~~~>
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<~~~ Kansas University .

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UNC-Chappell Hill~~~>
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LT: "I didn't pick her up at no playground."

After his sentencing Tuesday, Lawrence Taylor was interviewed on Fox News last night. Its pretty sad actually. But, he's a grown man and he should know that when it rains, you're going to get wet, unless you are playing with fire, in which case you get burned...Or something like that.
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Video via ESPN.com:
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Mike Tyson is now a Police Officer...

Of course a convicted rapist and drug user who bit Evander Holyfield's ears off is a Police Officer...
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But Mike Tyson just posted this picture on Twitter with the following message: "Mike Tyson: I just joined law enforcement #100factsaboutme"
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UmmmmKay...
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I was a big Mike Tyson fan growing up. I think he was one hell of a boxer. I think he went completely BATSHIT NUTS for a while. But now he seems like a cool, calm, reflective guy who can even make fun of himself (See The Hangover).
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Mr. Tyson, if you are reading this, please don't beat the shit out of me like you did to Michael Spinks back in 1988. You can keep your pigeons in my place.
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LT is a crusader against human trafficking...

So Lawrence Taylor officially pleaded guilty to six - count them six - charges of ordering a hooker who turned out to be 16 years old. But she said she was 19!
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The reason he was charged with misdemeanor sexual misconduct and having sex with a minor, and not the felony (go straight to jail), is because he assisted in catching and prosecuting the scumbag that pimped out a 16-year-old girl.
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"Prosecutor Arthur Ferraro said Taylor's deal without jail time was facilitated in part because he provided information "in the field of human trafficking in several jurisdictions and with federal authorities."
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LT is an idiot. Who can argue with that? But he was the best damn football player I ever saw or will ever see. I think LT is the best football player ever...And its not even close. He's not a criminal and shouldn't be in jail. He's just dumb as a bag of doorknobs.
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I'd give my left arm to have Lawrence Taylor knock on my door and say: "Hi, I'm your neighbor, Lawrence Taylor, and I am legally required to notify you that I'm a registered sex offender."
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I'd be like: "Come on in dude...Tell me what it was like to break Joe Theisman's leg in 30 places."
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Target stock boy couldn't convict Barry Bonds for something we all know he did...

OK, we all know that Barry Bonds took steroids, he admittited as much. But he's on trial for whether or not he KNEW he was taking steroids at the time he took them.
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His Perjury trial started today. If you've ever had Jury Duty, you know the drill. You fill out a form and if you aren't a NRA member, you get the interview. That's precicely why I joined the NRA.
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This dude took a different approach. From ESPN.com:
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No. 22 identified himself as age 35 and working at Target as an "in-stock team member."
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"I'm a Barry Bonds fan and I'm a huge SF Giants fan. It's my life. I don't know if I could judge Mr. Bonds after providing me with so much entertainment. It's an intimate relationship," prospective juror No. 22 wrote on a questionnaire he filled out on Thursday. "I don't think I could find him guilty."
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I can't say that I don't admire his team loyalty...

4th in my NCAA Pool...

As of 10:30 Sunday March 20, I am in Fourth Place in my office NCAA Pool. Notre Dame is down 11 at the half and if I lose ND, I am TOAST...
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And the worst part of it that my Boss is currently in First. Cocksucker! But we both have Ohio St. winning it all. So, If I can carry Ohio St. Notre Dame and San Diego St. into the Final 4, I'm in good shape.
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I already lost St. John's. I have a Championship matchup of Ohio St. vs ND. If I lose ND before the Sweet 16, my bracket done got busted. I basically need ND to win and Kansas to lose to move back into first, because EVERYBODY -including Obama - has Kansas winning it.
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I was in Last Place in my pool on Friday morning. Then Saturday night, I moved to First Place. Now I'm in Fourth.

Girardi to Francesa: "No soup for you!"

Despite Mike telling listeners that Yankees manager Joe Girardi will be on Mike'd Up daily, that ain't gonna happen, according to Newsday. Honestly, I wouldn't want to talk to Francesa every day either.
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But to hear Girardi tell it, he was misled: "The way it was announced is not the way it was talked about," Girardi said. "It just didn't work out the way we thought it was going to work out."
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But Newsday reports that Girardi will continue to do Mike'd Up every Thursday, as well as his game day segment with Suzy on WCBS.
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Newsday tops it off with this quote: "We had planned to do it every weekday all season but Joe asked to go back to our previous deal of once a week with Mike," WFAN operations manager Mark Chernoff said. "He felt it was going to be too time consuming having to do it every day...We were perfectly understanding of Joe's feelings and were OK with it going back to the old way."
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Anatomy of the PERFECT sandwich...

So a friend got me this awesome Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella the other day...I have been planning this sandwich for two days.
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I start with the bread and Sweet Red Peppers.

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Then I added some turkey cold cuts. I like turkey cold cuts on pretty much everything. Sometimes I'll just eat a couple slices of turkey for the hell of it. Turkey is awesome.
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Now add the Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella before throwing it all in the broiler. About five minutes at 500 degrees should do the job.
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And what is pictured below is the result. Turkey, Prosciutto with melted Fresh Mozzerella on a semolina roll.
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Isiah Thomas' Dad lost a bet...

So The Unversity of Washington (Washington State, not D.C. you morons), has a player named Isiah Thomas. I kinda figured it was Isiah Thomas' son...Not because I'm racist, but because I figure that Isiah Thomas' offspring would probably be pretty good at basketball.
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But during the UDub/UGA game, somebody interviewd his Dad, who said that he named his firstborn because he lost a bet on the Lakers 27 years ago.
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"Ummm. What? You named your kid Isiah Thomas because you lost a bet? No, really...Really? No fucking shit, you really named your kid Isiah Thomas? Don't you know that he's going to single-handedly destroy the Knicks in 15 years?"
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If I lost a bet and had to name my kid Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith or Randall Cunningham...I'd get a vasectomy.

Oakland University is in Detroit?

Oakland University is in Detroit, Michigan? The University is probably named after the founder or some other benefactor, but I always figured Oakland University would be in, yaknow, Oakland, California.
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But no, it's 1,500-acre (6.1 km2) campus is located in north Oakland County, Michigan. Go figure.
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I wonder who runs the Oakland University Geography Department...? Anyway, They are playing The University of Texas in Tulsa Oklahoma. Geography class is now over.

Luis Castillo doesn't let the door hit him in the ass on his way out...

The Mets cut 2B Luis Castillo today. That's the best news I've heard in the past 12 hours...since St. John's lost.
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He was once good, but now he's washed up. Can't hit, can't field, can't run, can't stay healthy and makes a lot of money.
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"Castillo, 35, was in the final season of a four-year, $25 million contract. He came to the Mets via trade with the Minnesota Twins in July 2007, and saw injuries spoil much of his Mets tenure," according to the NY Daily News.
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Looks like Dan Murphy is the new starting 2B for the New York Mets.

For St. Pat's: How to make green beer.

Somebody should tell her to tilt the mug to avoid the excess foam. But I'm not going to discourage a Playboy Playmate from giving Head...
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Courtesy of SI.com's Hot Clicks.

Jeter is a "swinger"!

No, I don't read GQ...But Derek Jeter talking about his days as a single millionaire baseball player in New York is something I just might have to read.
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"Don't get me wrong, it's not like I didn't go out and have fun," Jeter tells GQ.
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Back in the day, Jeter was banging models, Miss Universes, and Mariah Carey when people actually wanted to bang Mariah Carey.
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Unlike A-Rod, Jeter got his women before they were used up. Jeter got brand new puppies. A-Rod gets somebody's old dog.

Snake likes titties as much as I do...

I like titties. You like titties. This snake really likes titties.
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Here is video of disturbingly transvestite looking Isreali model Orit Fox playing with a snake in some country where Spanish is the primary language.
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It doesn't end well for either Ms. Fox, or the snake. Ms. Fox gets a snakebite on her left tittie and the snake died of silicon poisoning.
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Ms. Fox was reportedly okay after a tetanus shot. And she probably needs a new breast implant.
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NFL Owners set up $600mln credit facility 9 months ago today...

The NFL was WAY ahead of this labor situation and secured $4.631 billion of borrowed cash, on which to sit on, including a $596 million credit facility for 13 teams (40% of NFL teams) that was set up on June 11 2010.
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The NFL also has "Football Trust $2.1 billion senior secured notes," rated 'A' and "NFL (G-3 Stadium Finance program) $1.1 billion senior unsecured notes," rated 'A+' and a "NFL's Participating Teams $835 million term notes" rated 'A', Outlook Stable' by NRSRO Fitch Ratings.
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And Fitch states that NFL has five years to pay the balance of the credit facility: "Thirteen of the NFL's clubs will participate in the borrowing. The senior secured credit facility will be used by participating NFL clubs to repay existing indebtedness, including the remaining outstanding portion of the bank term loan, for general corporate purposes, and/or to provide working capital. The facility will mature in five years."
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Single A is defined as being at the middle of the Investment-Grade credit spectrum, a relatively low default risk (although General Motors was 'A' a couple years ago).
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Here is the entire release:
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Fitch Rates NFL's Participating Teams $596MM Sr. Secured Credit Facility 'A'; Outlook Stable
11 Jun 2010 4:11 PM (EDT)

Fitch Ratings-New York-11 June 2010: Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'A' rating to the $596 million senior secured credit facility issued by various clubs of the National Football League (NFL) through Football Funding LLC. The facility was privately placed. In addition, Fitch has affirmed the following outstanding ratings:
Football Trust
--$2.1 billion senior secured notes at 'A'.

NFL (G-3 Stadium Finance program)
--$1.1 billion senior unsecured notes at 'A+'.

The Rating Outlook is Stable.

Thirteen of the NFL's clubs will participate in the borrowing. The senior secured credit facility will be used by participating NFL clubs to repay existing indebtedness, including the remaining outstanding portion of the bank term loan, for general corporate purposes, and/or to provide working capital. The facility will mature in five years.

The NFL is a not-for-profit unincorporated association of 32 member teams and was originally founded in 1920 with 18 franchises.

For additional information on the underlying credit, see Fitch's press release 'Fitch Rates NFL's Participating Teams $835 million term notes 'A', Outlook Stable' dated April 9, 2010 and 'Fitch Closely Monitoring National Football League Labor Negotiations' dated March 8, 2010.
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Cliff Lee: "some of the Yankee guys are getting older."

To explain why the Yankees had absolutely no shot at getting Cliff Lee this offseason, Cliff Lee says that the Yanks, despite offering more money, were about third (maybe even fourth) on his list.
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From Deadspin:
Who finished second to the Phillies in his mind:
"Texas probably finished second to be honest with you. Just as far as the quality of the team and the chance to win a World Series ring, I think they're a better team. That's just my opinion. The Yankees can do anything at any moment to improve and they're not afraid to go do things. That was part of the decision making process too, but I felt like with what the Red Sox had done and it seems like some of the Yankee guys are getting older, but I liked the Rangers."
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He's still rich beyond his wildest dreams, as will be his grandchildren.

Hot News Chicks: Ines Rosales.

In what I hope to be a continuing segment here, I found Ines Rosales while surfing around tonight. She's on Fox 5 here in NYC at like 4 am. She's so hot she should be Prime Time.
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As soon as she came on for a promo for the overnight news, I was like: "Damn, she's hot!"
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Doesn't Rupert Murdoch run Fox? Isn't he married to some young woman? Why wouldn't he mandate that Mz. Rosales get the 5 pm or 10 pm anchor job?
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The messed up thing about my argument is that when Ines Rosales tells me the news, I can't concentrate enough to remember...

Francesa will get to the bottom of this...

Controvercial call in the St. John's/Rutgers game. Someone threw the ball in the stands with time left on the clock. But the game ended with a 65-63 St. John's win.
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"This is an embarrasment. This is the worst game of [The referee's] career."
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Mike says he wants the Big East Comish on the phone to explain himself. Bill Simmons is railing Mike on Twitter. The Sports Pope is pissed.

Hot News Chicks: Liz Cho

Now that I have a TV again, I'd like to start putting up my favorite TV News Chicks. Liz Cho is my Number 1.
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Here's what Wikipedia says about her:
She grew up in Concord, Massachusetts, the older of two children (she has a younger brother, Andrew). She was born to father Sang Cho, a Korean American surgeon in Boston, and a Jewish American mother, Donna Cho. Her father was born and raised in Korea and later immigrated to the US to practice medicine and her mother was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.
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In early 2003, Cho was recognized by People magazine as one of the "50 Most Beautiful People".
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On May 17, 2007, Cho gave birth to her first child named Louisa Simone Gottlieb in New York City.

Can Tiki unretire his way into the NFL Hall of Fame?

I was kinda late to the Tiki Barber un-retirement news today, so I figured I'd take a different angle.
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I've loved Tiki on the Giants since his first game in 1997 against Philly. I loved him against the Cowboys in 2000. I loved him against the Redskins in 2006. I'm a fan. I knew when he retired that he was the best RB in Giants history. But he wasn't a Hall-of-Famer.
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But with Tiki coming back - EVEN FOR TWO SEASONS - he could have better stats than Marshall Faulk, who was voted into the HOF last month.
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I doubt it will ever happen, but consider these facts:
.................Faulk....Barber..Diff...Avg/gm..Avg/gm (2 seasons)
Rush.........12,279..10.449..1,830..101.6....50.8
Receiving.....6,875...5,183..1,692....94.0....47.0
Total yards.19,190..17,359..1,831..101.7...50.8
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So, assuming the 18 game season (which we all know will happen), Tiki could eclipse Marshall Faulk's stats in every meaningfull category with two seasons as a somewhat productive backup RB, who can average 50.9 total yards per game.
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All's I know it that it won't be with the NY Giants...

My office NCAA pool is really named after Charlie Sheen...

The NCAA basketball Tournement is coming up. And I never coordinate these things. But the guy in the office who does just set up our ESPN.com pool.
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The name is "Tigerblood 2011."
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And yes, the password is "Charliesheen."
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Anyone and everyone should feel free to join because that's more money for me to take off of you...
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This Charlie Sheen character has really put his name out there, huh?
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That's WINNING!!!

An arguement for the NFL Players...

Most NFL players have trained to play in the NFL since they were at least 14 years old. That is eight years of training, practice and risk of injury before they even get a job.
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Football players put themselves at very signigicant risk to major injury for very little in return. Even if they make $300,000 a year on the practice squad for two years, one blown out knee ENDS THEIR CAREER.
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Most of us, including NFL team Owners, can still work through the most debilitating injury. Dan Snyder has been running the Washington Redskins with obvious severe brain damage for 11 years.
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These guys have, on average, 3 years to make their money. Then they hope to open a car dealership or a bar. Contracts are NOT guaranteed.
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Bulging disk in your neck: Fuck you!
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NFL Owners don't have a product to sell without the players. Say what you'd like about worker's rights, but without the Players, Owners don't have a product to sell.
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Without a product to sell - and more importantly cash to collect - NFL Owners can't pay their mortgages. Stadium debt service. Some Owners can wait out a small storm, but not a year-long hurricane, especially not in Jacksonville, Buffalo and Minnesota.

An argument for the NFL Owners...

So it seems like The Court of Public Opinion is swinging towards the NFLPA in this labor dispute. The owners are Billionaires. The players have short careers with significant risk of injury.
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Well, I say, the Boss is the Boss for a reason. The Boss owns something called The Means of Production. My Economics degree taught me that means that without the owners, the players don't have a job.
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History has proven that professional football leagues not named NFL don't last very long. The USFL had all the money in the world to draft and pay college stars, but it folded.
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The bottom line is: The NFL Players need the NFL Owners more than the Owners need the Players. Every year, there is a fresh crop of players coming out of college just dying to play for an NFL Owner.
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Yes, NFL Owners are rich assholes who charge me $7 for a beer that should cost $0.75, and $20,000 for the right to buy $150 a seat tickets. But they sell the crack to which I am addicted. Without the stadiums and TV deals, I'm watching baseball in September. And nobody likes baseball because baseball doesn't have a point spread.
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The bottom line is that the NFLPA will cave in because Antonio Cromartie has child support payments to make and Woody Johnson gets $0.50 every time you buy baby powder and/or a Band Aid. NFL players are mostly college dropouts who never went to class in the first place.
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Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Drew Brees can't sway the other 1,997 NFLPA members to think about the "Future of the Game."