In July of 2005, here’s what Mike Freeman, then of the Jacksonville Times-Union, now of CBS Sports, wrote about loser golfer John Daly:

How does Daly not fail the scoundrel sniff test with fans despite possessing definite Thug Life qualifications. Look at the Daly blog. Domestic violence accusations? Yup. Substance abuse issues? Unfortunately, three different kids from three different moms, making him the Shawn Kemp of golf? Yes. A former wife indicted for laundering illegal drug profits? Roger that.

Daly attempted to sue Freeman for defamation of character – even though Daly’s lawyers admitted that all of Freeman’s statements were factual. The result? A bucket of fail. Judge tossed it yesterday.