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Feb 09

The Detroit Free Press is Now Scott Boras’ PR Firm

Baseball, Hot Stove tyduffy 86 Comments »

The Detroit Free Press became “Freep” a few years back. Now? It’s Scott Boras’ PR firm. While other outlets are breaking news, Freep’s John Lowe brings us word, through Scott Boras, that free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon loves Detroit.

Damon roots for the Red Wings.

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Feb 08

Onion Bag: Chelsea Knock Arsenal Out of Premier League Title Race

Beckhamania, Soccer, Video, World Cup tyduffy 9 Comments »

Didier Drogba scored twice as Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0, dropping the Gunners nine points behind in the Premier League and out of title contention. Arsene Wenger can whine about time of possession and cynical tactics, but Chelsea were, comprehensively, the better team. Barring a Champions League miracle, it will be a fifth trophy-less season. The time for disillusionment at Arsenal is now.

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Feb 08

Super Bowl Sideshow: Commercials, Halftime a Bit Underwhelming

Music, Super Bowl Ads, Video tyduffy 130 Comments »

I considered ranking the Super Bowl commercials, but thought better of it. That would give them undeserved credit. They weren’t funny. Not one paused the conversation. The only one I laughed at was Jim Nantz giving relationship advice, and that was unintentional comedy.

Recycled themes and stale celebrity cameos are now the height of wit? Perhaps, we should reconsider the effect of train-wreck TV and internet memes.

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Dunleavy Out? Not quite: Mike Dunleavy has resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.  Unfortunately for Clippers fans, he will continue his destruction of the franchise, from the comfort of the owners’ box.  He will remain as the team’s general manager. (LATimes) (6)
Feb 05

LaDainian Tomlinson Leaving the San Diego Chargers

NFL tyduffy 58 Comments »

LaDainian TomlinsonAccording to LaDainian Tomlinson, he won’t be with the San Diego Chargers next season. The team likely will release him before his $2 million roster bonus is due on March 5.

Tomlinson has been in decline since 2007, and finished as an effective running back since 2008. His fortunate placement for touchdowns upped his fantasy value and, subsequently, his perceived value heading into last season.

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Irvin Out: ESPN had decided to cancel Michael Irvin's radio show in Dallas due to poor ratings (down 25 percent).  They have made the decision effective immediately (via ESPNPR). (40)
Feb 05

John Terry No Longer England’s Captain After Affair

Soccer, World Cup tyduffy 25 Comments »

Fabio Capello isn’t one for distractions. According to Sky News, John Terry has been relieved of his England captaincy, after it emerged he had an affair with teammate Wayne Bridge’s then girlfriend. Rumored replacements are Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Rio Ferdinand. Wayne Rooney could be a dark horse.

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Cuban on Google News: "When that newspaper allows itself to be included in Google News it becomes a de facto endorsement of Google News as an acceptable and probably preferable “discovery destination” . The branding message to the consumer is “I dont need to go to the newspaper homepage. Everything the newspaper has  is referenced  here in Google News. So if there is something of interest to me from the local paper, Google News will send me to their site.  I don’t need to go to both sites any longer. I can just go to Google News...As a newspaper or other information source, you can never discount  the very real possibility that Google starts becoming a content creator. Why couldn’t they hire reporters ? Why couldn’t they give their content priority over all others ? More importantly, why wouldn’t they ?" (blogmaverick) (19)
Feb 05

Purdue’s Kevin Barlow Makes Choking Gesture at Indiana

College Basketball tyduffy 18 Comments »

PUclassy

Indiana choked at the line against Purdue, missing three first shots of 1 and 1s in the final five minutes of their 78-75 loss last night.  Purdue’s freshman forward Kevin Barlow summed it up well.

Waste of Money: An anonymous online bidder paid $103,759 in an online auction for Alex Rodriguez’ 500th home run ball.  Has to be A-Rod, right? (NYDailyNews) (4)
Feb 05

Anonymous Bidder Pays More Than $100,000 for A-Rod’s 500th Home Run Ball

1-liner, Baseball tyduffy 4 Comments »

Waste of Money: An anonymous online bidder paid $103,759 in an online auction for Alex Rodriguez’ 500th home run ball.  Has to be A-Rod, right? (NYDailyNews)

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