The Roundup: Matt Simms Suspended, Hideki Irabu Got Drunk, Ray Allen Got Married
Baseball, College Football, NBA, Olympics August 20th. 2008, 8:00am
This morning, we ask: Why’d we give up in My Name is Earl? Nadine Velazquez is one reason we should have stuck it out … obligatory Megan Fox link … far too many states are getting fatter … Amanda Beard denies any interest in Michael Phelps … soliciting sex partners on the net is good way to get fired … any Arizona readers want to attend? … difficult, but a good time-waster …
Sick video (scary, actually) of a kite surfer who decided to venture into the middle of the tropical storm. (1290)
Fat toad Hideki Irabu drinks 20 mugs of beer, assaults bartender. (NY Post)
Louisville QB Matt Simms has been suspended for four games for undisclosed team violations. Who’s on the case? (U of L Card Game)
Toasting to Bo. (The Wiz of Odds)
No 10-year anniversary excitement for the McGwire-Sosa HR derby of ‘98? (The Brockett Blog)
Ray Allen got hitched over the weekend, Brian McKnight sang, and some former UConn players showed. (Boston.com)
Depressing: Those who save end up losing. (Seattle Times)
Lolo Jones was leading the 100 m hurdles before hitting the second to last hurdle; she placed 7th. (Des Moines Register)
Argentina women’s football team also did the slant-eye thing. (Telegraph)
Carl Yastrzemski will have to undergo heart bypass surgery. (Boston Globe)
When it comes to homers, 40 is the new 30. (One More Dying Quail)
A kind reader went and found the new rad UNLV football jerseys which we tried to display yesterday, but failed miserably. (UNLV)
Free agent WR Joe Horn would play for anyone. (Miami Herald)
Rafael Palmeiro got into a Hall of Fame – the Mississippi State HOF. (Hattiesburg American)
Boxing, biting, and the Olympics – and Holyfield was in the house! (Sports Point)
Adult diapers make an appearance at the Olympics. (Lion in Oil)
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August 20th, 2008 at 8:01 AM
uSA-Australia tipping off on USA right now …
August 20th, 2008 at 8:04 AM
just watched that kite surfer video and people will never stop amazing me with their stupidity…what the fuck did he think would happen
August 20th, 2008 at 8:05 AM
Howard just abusing Bogut early at both ends. now, if he would only make FTs … (1-3)
August 20th, 2008 at 8:07 AM
Howard is crushing in the paint….and as much as I hate Melo he has one of the prettiest shots in the NBA and he’s killing it.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:07 AM
two fouls on Bogut (who Collins said was out of shape per the US scouting report)
Lebron has missed two in close, Melo has two buckets, Kobe a jumper, and it’s 9-3
August 20th, 2008 at 8:09 AM
Is it me or does Bogut really, really suck? Looks like the US has only missed two shots so far.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:09 AM
Howard dunk – 14-5. Australia is 0-3 on three’s, and the US defense inside is tough
August 20th, 2008 at 8:10 AM
Even at 90 years old Kidd can still throw a beautiful lob.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:11 AM
this kid Mills, who is on a tear in the Olympics, just made a three … 15-9
another kid hits a 3, and it’s 15-12
August 20th, 2008 at 8:13 AM
Australia shooting 44% from three in the tourney
17-14 USA on an inside bucket by Newley
August 20th, 2008 at 8:13 AM
their defense is looking normal again
August 20th, 2008 at 8:15 AM
why is jason kidd starting? I don’t get it. Chris Paul is clearly better than Kidd. Shouldn’t even be a question about who starts.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:16 AM
Howard is a fucking beast. Either Australia is going to have three or four guys foul out or Howard scores 50.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:16 AM
kobe misses a three
aussies miss two layups
wade can’t convert an alley-oop
still 20-17
August 20th, 2008 at 8:17 AM
wow, looked like somebody undercut D Wade on that oop – CP3 went and said something to the guy
August 20th, 2008 at 8:17 AM
James = worst FT shooter ever (worse than shaq)
August 20th, 2008 at 8:18 AM
usa jacking three’s again – Cp3 and D Williams miss
and it’s down to 21-19
August 20th, 2008 at 8:18 AM
bosh is still softer than charmin
August 20th, 2008 at 8:18 AM
ugh, Dwight Howard??
August 20th, 2008 at 8:19 AM
wow…what a terrible call….williams didn’t even touch him
August 20th, 2008 at 8:19 AM
How is the online feed about a minute behind TBL’s updates?
August 20th, 2008 at 8:19 AM
Australia misses another layup – these are RIGHT AT THE RIM (damn, Doug Collins just said that) and Deron Williams picks up an offensive foul
geez, USA struggling, only up 2 with a minute left in the first qtr
August 20th, 2008 at 8:21 AM
21-21.
wade misses in close, but melo hits a triple, 24-21
August 20th, 2008 at 8:21 AM
maybe a neck and neck race for howard and james on the FT. I give james the edge because he’s supposed to be the best player in the leauge, so it’s worse that he can’t hit a FT.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:22 AM
oh, my fault
i will stop updating for those online
(sorry, but i probably wont if its close in the 4th)
August 20th, 2008 at 8:23 AM
it’s more like a two hand touch football game….since when did basketball become this much of a contact sport. Fucking ruining the game. How did an american game get so butchered and then put in the olympics.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Lebron 71% DHO 59%
August 20th, 2008 at 8:24 AM
TBL – no big deal. I just found it odd. You can keep updating for those who can’t watch at work.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:25 AM
close game
August 20th, 2008 at 8:26 AM
I realize the precentages may show howard is worse, but Lebron is supposed to be the best player in the world. How does the best player in the world only shoot 71%? On the worse scale, it’s gotta be worse for the best player in the world to miss that many than the best center in the NBA.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:27 AM
sand being a cavs fan its one of the most frustrating things about him…his ppg average would improve a lot if he could raise his FT%
August 20th, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Why don’t we rename it from “The Roundup” to “The Thread Where We Update You on USA Basketball Throughout The Comments”
August 20th, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Regardless of the fact that Dwight missed way more FTs, Lebron is worse.
- sandi
August 20th, 2008 at 8:29 AM
try being a KC sport fan, just pick a sport, it’s even worse….I know how you feel.
@ nick – exactly +1
August 20th, 2008 at 8:31 AM
btw, this tropical storm fay is one of the weirdest storms i have ever been through. have never seen a storm veer that much from the path and then stop and get stronger.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:32 AM
awesome AWESOME
back to back plays by Kobe
Aussies call Time, down 7 (i think)
August 20th, 2008 at 8:32 AM
That Movie Title game is going to get me fired today.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:32 AM
irish – did you get any of the weather since it managed to shift farther south and east than previously projected.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:37 AM
damn. usa just isn’t being consistent – 41-36 americans.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:38 AM
IS anyone getting choppy feed via online?
August 20th, 2008 at 8:38 AM
wow. someone clobbered Melo and Dwight HoWARD AND Lebron jumped on the guy pushing him. refs had to step in
the guy who clobbered Melo was a scrub – maybe a Chaney-like henchman
August 20th, 2008 at 8:39 AM
Corrected for clarity – his shot selection sucks
August 20th, 2008 at 8:40 AM
all good SM
August 20th, 2008 at 8:41 AM
unreal. 47-40 us. missed FTs have hurt.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:43 AM
@sandibz- nothing
August 20th, 2008 at 8:45 AM
What is with the standing around and jacking up bad 3’s. Move the ball.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:45 AM
From the live commentary “Tayshaun Prince in the game to imitate Shaq at the line.”
August 20th, 2008 at 8:45 AM
nice board and put-back by Kobe
USA by9
August 20th, 2008 at 8:46 AM
YES!
Williams a 3 at the buzzer for a 55-43 halftime lead
August 20th, 2008 at 8:49 AM
Is this the Roundup or the live-blog of the hoops game?
August 20th, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Seriously… I was planning on watching the game after work.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:54 AM
really? we do this every game
August 20th, 2008 at 8:59 AM
Just got in for the second half.
Unrelated: Maybe the worst roundup pic ever. That’s a woman? Looks like a Tranny.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:59 AM
I’m enjoying the updates by tbl. It’s why I came to work early today.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:01 AM
How does a fat chick(dude?)not have titties
August 20th, 2008 at 9:02 AM
usa opens the 2ndhalf with 2 threes (Kobe, Melo) and the lead is 18
August 20th, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Melo has found his touch it seems.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:03 AM
what an effort by lebron on a steal
crowd cheered the effort as he fell out of bounds
anthony missed a three, oreb by the team … kobe fouled
August 20th, 2008 at 9:03 AM
who is up next for USA?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:05 AM
Irish – winner of Greece/Argentina
August 20th, 2008 at 9:05 AM
sick reverse layup by Kobe – and 1
USA starting to pull away
August 20th, 2008 at 9:06 AM
bogut comes off with an ankle injury
i will watch greece/argentina and provide occasional updates
August 20th, 2008 at 9:06 AM
when is that game roeth?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:06 AM
great move by kobe
August 20th, 2008 at 9:07 AM
thanks roeth. Sick layup by Kobe. up 23
August 20th, 2008 at 9:08 AM
kobe another 3 – 14-0 run by USA
69-43
ballgame
August 20th, 2008 at 9:08 AM
I think it’s immediately after the US game.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:08 AM
Unrelated: Maybe the worst roundup pic ever. That’s a woman? Looks like a Tranny
haha. she is not good looking. saggy boobs do not do it for me
August 20th, 2008 at 9:09 AM
this is awesome. I’m okay with them winning every game by 40 points here on out.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:10 AM
i wish i had a tv.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Yeah, who is that guy in the Roundup? Does he play for Australia?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:13 AM
damnit Bosh. grab the board
August 20th, 2008 at 9:15 AM
it’s over, folks
77-50
August 20th, 2008 at 9:17 AM
Wade with a bank three. lol.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:19 AM
as soon as i bad mouth Bosh, he scores 8 points
August 20th, 2008 at 9:20 AM
Bogut with 4 points. What a game big guy.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:20 AM
aussie shit talking wade…upset he isnt in his five
August 20th, 2008 at 9:21 AM
lol @ mmonast
August 20th, 2008 at 9:21 AM
Going after D wade
August 20th, 2008 at 9:21 AM
From the live commentary “I think Seville called Wade something that rhymes with the word witch.”
Is this what they are saying on tv?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:21 AM
89-61, third almost over
Bolt is running at 1020 am, anyone know what channel?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Sweet. Maybe I can catch Bolt on the live feed.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:23 AM
NWil – you know he’s hurt right?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:24 AM
@TBL- it’s not on NBC?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:26 AM
Yeah, but those 2 early fouls made it seem like his day was over pretty early anyway.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:26 AM
SM, I’d play hurt too if my National team was losing by 30.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:26 AM
tbl – don’t think they are showing it until tonight on NBC
August 20th, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Deron Williams is so good going to the basket.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Deron is so good period.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:28 AM
Who is this tranny up top.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Kobe for three. Small lineup out there with Lebron playing center
huge dunk by the Aussie
August 20th, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Kobe is blazing.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Kobe back to back threes. Who said Kobe cant shoot threes huh?
August 20th, 2008 at 9:31 AM
Hideki Irabu looks like Jaba Chaimberlan
August 20th, 2008 at 9:35 AM
11 straight points for the Aussies
August 20th, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Fucking CRM and his stupid vacation….TBL..you watch My Name is Earl because of a Tranny?…she is hideous…so disappointing
August 20th, 2008 at 9:35 AM
very shrewd move to cover up her adams apple
August 20th, 2008 at 9:39 AM
nice drive again by Deron Williams. Cheap undercut by the Aussie to draw the foul
August 20th, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Do none of you have jobs? Or is there some ESPN360-ish thing you are all watching online?
By the way, that chick in the picture above has the weirdest tits I have ever seen. She looks like an alien.
August 20th, 2008 at 9:56 AM
nbc.com has the games online