I’m off to Chicago tomorrow, not coming back until the weekend, so I’m going to leave you with a links post and (later today) a “Meet…” baseball feature. If any of my blog buddies want to have the run of the place during the time I’m gone, just send me an email and I’ll hand you the keys.
Anyway, on to the links. First, some self-aggrandizement: You see Ted Bauer’s work here every week, and I’ve been trying to balance the ledger books a little bit by contributing to his “100 Most Influential” posts, which are a fun summer feature. This week the focus is on “Other Sports”, meaning aside from the main football, basketball, baseball, soccer stars we all know, who else has had an impact on us? I think you’ll understand why I chose the person I did, but if you don’t, read it and you will.
100 Most Influential Athletes: Katarina Witt.
Sarah at Strike Zones & End Zones is afraid she’s going to lose a baseball bet. She’s a Yankee fan, so don’t catch yourself feeling too badly for her. UPDATE: In fact, don’t feel sorry for her at all – she is a winner.
The fellas at Winning the Turnover Battle have discovered that another delusional actor thinks he can play pro basketball. At least Dean Cain was a D-1 athlete, but that was the Ivy League, and it was a long time ago.
Ay, Papi! Buy a glove already!
Why was Bud Collins fired by NBC? Was it his age? Or was it the pants?
Jack Cobra says “Give the kid the ball, ya lout!” I mean, it’s AAA ball. Jeez.
I have a passing interest in Michigan, but this article by Sunday Morning Quarterback is just a great read and beautifully laid out. Enjoy.
Sooze is big-time impressed with Jose Reyes. You know what? So am I. Dude is quick.
Thaddeus Young is working hard to win the hearts and minds of Philadelphians. Remember, Thad, they booed Donovan McNabb and Santa Claus. You’re in good company.
Shorty has a new drinking game you might be interested in for tomorrow’s holiday.
Belated happy anniversary wishes for Skeptical Brotha.
Which of these movie projects will make a star out of Agent Zero?
Who the hell is this schlub that Venus is dating?
It’s a rule of sports. Once you win a championship in something, people start stealing your assistant coaches.
And, finally, the long-awaited Rob Iracane interview at Pyle of List. Feel free to go over and comment your ass off – he has no power here.
The City of Brotherly Love also cheered wildly when Michael Irvin got carted off The Vet on a stretcher.
And who the hell is that guy with Venus? My God.
Dude, Reyes is a freaking animal. He’s so fun to watch.
thanks for the blog-love.