Category Archives: Sports

The Horror

In a stunning blow to Red Sox Nation, the evil empire scooped up Johnny D. last night. Say it ain’t so, somebody? The Boston Globe’s Dan Shaughnessy sums it up this way: So now your Boston Red Sox have no … Continue reading

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Very Pink Hotties Provide Football Fantasy

Talk about convergence! Girls and (fantasy) football, courtesy of the advertising geniuses at Weiden + Kennedy. ESPN.com fantasy football implements a tried-and-true way to get the attention of the coveted 18-34 male demographic – babes. Link to the videos here(Quicktime). … Continue reading

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AP-News Corp JV: How Will Sports Leagues Take It?

The Associated Press and News Corp.-owned Stats, Inc. announced yesterday that they were forming a joint venture to “create a one-stop shopping destination…providing the best and most comprehensive sports information and context to their customers.” It’s an interesting play (sorry … Continue reading

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Sam on the Road

Well, not literally. But now Amy and I have a real understanding of military planning, logistics and supply lines. We packed the Rover full of gear to take Sam on his first road trip, down I-16/I-75 to Savannah on Memorial … Continue reading

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Swimsuit 2005

Despite the calendar indicating it’s still the depths of winter, Sports Illustrated has it’s annual respite for all of us. The annual Swimsuit Issue launched today on SI.com. 2005 is the first year since 1997 that I haven’t worked on … Continue reading

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Woe and 28

My hometown of Savannah, GA is in the news today, but not for a terribly positive reason. Savannah State University, one of the country’s historically African-American colleges, achieved the dubious honor of going 0-28 this season with a loss to … Continue reading

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Dynasty

So we didn’t have Massachusetts’ native son win the highest office in the land. As a consolation prize, the Red Sox and now the Patriots claimed the highest honors in their respective sports. I don’t expect the Celtics to join … Continue reading

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Opting out of the Swimsuit Issue

The New York Times Richard Sandomir reports today (free registration required) that subscribers to Sports Illustrated can call a toll-free number to skip the annual Swimsuit issue and instead extend their subscription by one issue. SI management is quoted as … Continue reading

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NFL Podcasts

Well, not exactly. It’s not an XML feed – it’s a pay-to-download deal the NFL has struck with Audible.com to offer day-after recordings of the remaining playoff games, plus the Superbowl. Games should cost users $10 each, or up to … Continue reading

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Swimsuit Cover Model Survives Tsunami

Petra Nemcova, the 2005 SI Swimsuit Issue cover model, survived the tidal wave while vacationing in Phuket, Thailand with her boyfriend (who remains missing). She is suffering from a broken pelvis and internal injuries, but is expected to return to … Continue reading

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