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Weekly Top Five

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Every week The Sports Hernia and Cousins of Ron Mexico will recap the top 5 stories of the week. They are listed by importance, humor and relevance with a high degree of historical perspective in mind. Mostly, we’ll be reviewing the stuff TBL has run into the ground over the last few days, but sometimes a story slips through the cracks. Read the rest of this entry »

The Roundup: Bud Adams Fined, Rob Schneider Funny, Jim Mora Fired Up, and UCLA Loses

College Basketball, College Football, Comedians, Former Athletes, Media Gossip/Musings, NBA, NFL, Rich Old White People, Sad., Video 147 Comments »

lea-michele-is-impossibly-hotWe’ve avoided the cultural comet that is Glee, but then a reader sent us this photo of someone named Lea Michele … belle de jour, the famous hooker, is actually a scientist … Adriana Lima and Marko Jaric had a baby girl … the first Bible Bee! … when was the last time the AP “fact checked” a book like this? … of course Gen X’ers remain discontented at work; will we ever be happy? … the full and fabulous pageantA-Rod’s ex-wife has moved on … bear won’t leave the porch, so 11-year-old gets a gun and kills it

Comcast vs. ESPN (at the local level). It’s so on. (Sports Business)

Reinventing the traditional game story. It must be done. (NSJC)

Rob Schneider vs. two unfunny radio losers. Good stuff. (Bunny w/ Fangs)

Bud Adams and his repeated middle-finger salute to Bills fans drew a hefty $250,000 fine and he apologized. (Tennessean) Read the rest of this entry »

Darrelle Revis’ Improv Debut

Comedians, NFL 23 Comments »

This stuff probably kills out on Revis Island.

[NJ.com]

The Roundup: The Return of the Duke Blue Devils

Baseball, Bill Simmons, College Basketball, College Football, Comedians, Media Gossip/Musings, NBA, Video 153 Comments »

katie-cassidy-new-melrose-placeFrom the new Melrose Place: Katie Cassidy … idiot flashes cash at a bar, gets held up in the parking lot … on this night, the President wasn’t the biggest draw in town … Will the money ever trickle down? No … Red Sox underwear for sale … allegation: Blockbuster boss offered a promotion to see boobs … really high BAC for a guy in a recliner … two years later, she’s recanting a story that sent six people to jail … if you had all those drugs in your car, wouldn’t you obey the speed limit? … most emailed story to us yesterday …in case you hadn’t seen the other January Jones GQ photos

Okafor’s not making a good impression on the Hornets. (Yahoo)

A simple rule to help MLB postseason telecasts – get the best announcers available. (NYT)

RIP Soupy Sales. (LA Times) Read the rest of this entry »

Chad Johnson to do Lambeau Leap, Hilarious!

Comedians, Fans, NFL 29 Comments »

Sportswriters lament the decline of local newspaper reporting. Without it we would not get essential nuggets like this. Chad Johnson (Not bound by AP style and I refuse to pander to him by referring to him as Ochocinco) plans to leap into the crowd at Lambeau Field after scoring a touchdown.

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Funny Canadians: Heard Seth Rogen on Howard Stern this morning and then looked at this list of Canadian comedians, and we've determined that Rogen's in the top five. You are likely to disagree (especially if you think Mike Myers is funny). Rounding out our top five: John Candy, Jim Carrey, Dan Aykroyd, and Leslie Nielsen. Our next five would be: Phil Hartman, Norm MacDonald, Mike Myers, Eugene Levy and Harland Williams. (65)

The Roundup: Would Society Self-Destruct If The Workday Started at 10:00?

Baseball, College Athletics, College Football, Comedians, Erin Andrews, NBA, Only in Florida, Video 88 Comments »

christina hendricksHey guys.  In case anyone missed the memo, TBL will be off living the sweet life with some BSD’s until June.  So, I, Tyler Duffy, will be manning the bridge with the help of CRM and TheSportsHernia.  If you have any PR, questions, complaints, links, job offers, or Nigerian e-mail scams you can e-mail me at tyduffy@gmail.com.  If you prefer restrained interaction, I am also on twitter @tyduffy.  For those who fear me dissolving this space into soccer posts, sermons and Kevin Youkilis homages, worry not.  TBL will be stalking me via Blackberry.

Christina Hendricks got hosed by Erin Andrews’ Army in the Culture Tournament.  I’m doing my best to makeup for the injustice.

In the tangible world, possible civil rights violations in a Birmingham police beating.  Credit card companies could target those with good credit, if Congress limits penalties for delinquents.  Would love to have Jimmy Kimmel’s self-confidence.

Notre Dame discovers an ingenious way to make Charlie Weis look successful. (No Guts No Glory)

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The Roundup: Road Beef

Athletes and Celebrities, Baseball, College Football, Comedians, Golf, Hockey, NFL 12 Comments »

While all of you heartwarming, compassionate readers are feverishly making plans to setup Yankee Stadium candlelight vigils in your neighborhood, I figured you could use some company in the form of unfortunately reformed religious cheerleader, Minka Kelly. One of more her of course, after the jump.

Sexy sponsorships. (Unprofessional Foul)

A Stanley Cup locker room credential? Someone wanted to see hockey that bad? (AP)

This Jose Reyes ‘road beef’ shit is getting pretty ugly, and by ugly I mean funny. (Deadspin)

In three years these idiots will be stars of a hilariously disturbing E! True Hollywood Story. And I don’t think any of us will feel bad. (Yahoo)

MLB’s instant replay provided us with it’s first overturned call. Yay Rays. (MLB)

The battle for crappiness. (The Nationals Enquirer)

This is being linked strictly for it’s headline. Hayabusa? Seriously? Fighter Hayabusa freakin’ ruled. (Edmonton Journal)

I laughed when I saw this. (Joe Sports Fan)

Source: NASCAR to unveil drug policy. Other source: NASCAR to unveil someone who cares. (ESPN)

Joey Harrington: Talented pianist or untalented penis? You decide. (Fox Sports)

I’m pretty sure Lee Westwood needs to feast on it. (Reuters UK)

This roundup is all about bringing you the hard, no nonsense news. (Paste)

For those who barely slept last night because they were so ’stoked out of their skull’ for the big game and likely painted multiple chests. (The Sporting Blog)

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The PM Roundup: Check your contact lenses, people.

Campus Crime, College Basketball, Comedians, NBA, NFL, Pop Culture 108 Comments »

The new SI Swimsuit issue will hit shelves very soon.  Why not celebrate by looking back at Elle McPherson on the cover of the 1987 issue?  According to Wikipedia, McPherson has been on the cover a record 5 times, including 1986, ‘87, ‘88, ‘94 and 2006.   ÂÂ

Of course, that pic could be from 86 or 88 too.

Washington State football player puts rubbing alcohol in teammate’s contact lense because of failure to pay a bill. [A Sideline View]

New Web site proclaims the Super Bowl champion Giants as cheaters.  [Giants Cheated]

The experience of watching your childhood hero on Pros vs. Joes.  [Daily Forecast]

‘Jena 6′ teen arrested after another school fight [CNN]

For the sexually active male: 10 issues affecting her ability (or lack thereof) to reach the Big O (not Oscar Robertson).  [FoxNews]

Larry Johnson possibly involved in a love triangle producing an illegitimate child?  [Tony's Kansas City]

Desperate Housewives star gets sucker punched, video proof.  [What Would Tyler Durden Do?]

The Big Ten referees are receiving some scorn after last night’s double overtime game in Champaign.  [Awful Officiating]

Kevin Garnett has tons of intensity on and off the court.  [Boston.com]

Credible writer thinks Duke could win National Championship [Foxsports]

Inside look at Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show.  [Philly.com]