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Lance Berkman Doesn’t Like the Gym, But Don’t Get On His Case About it

Posted April 28, 2011, 12:15 pm by Jason McIntyre (18 Comments)

Lance Berkman: His return to Houston was met with this response from the team’s radio broadcaster, Milo Hamilton. “Why did you think it wasn’t necessary to get in shape your last couple of years as an Astro? And now to a team you didn’t even know, a manager you didn’t play for, you felt it [...]

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Tubby Jersey Fella Finds Glory in Nets-Celtics Game

Posted March 15, 2011, 7:45 am by Tim Ryan (25 Comments)

Deron Williams hit a decisive three-pointer last night against the Boston Celtics, leading New Jersey to a surprising 88-79 victory. What followed was a pink and blue polo, glorious man-teets, a primal scream, and an extremely pleasant evening in the Baccalieri household. Everyone went home a winner, even the Nets. Mesmerizing Gif after the jump.

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Joba Chamberlain Is Fat, Cue The Star Wars-Themed Headlines

Posted February 17, 2011, 1:15 pm by Ty Duffy (31 Comments)

Husky: Joba Chamberlain had always been husky. Now, he’s just full blown fat. The Yankees reliever arrived in Tampa noticeably above his customary 230lbs. He claims the extra bulk is “muscle” and professes to feel “great,” “awesome” and “stronger physically.” The weight gain should sustain Mike Francesa through the lean months. Looking forward to this [...]

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As Signing Day Approaches, the Best Defensive Line Recruits, as Usual, Can Be Found in the Deep South

Posted January 31, 2011, 4:15 pm by Jason McIntyre (32 Comments)

Signing Day: Defensive lineman are crucial to college football success and are difficult to find. Where can you look? “While many of the linemen have low body-fat percentages now, there is plenty of anecdotal evidence of players ballooning once they leave behind intense daily football workouts. So it might make sense that Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, [...]

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Rex Ryan & Tom Brady’s Shared Bond? Supermodels

Posted November 30, 2010, 4:25 pm by Tim Ryan (59 Comments)

Rex Ryan stepped up to the podium yesterday with a straight face, presumably honoring the great Leslie Nielsen, and flatly said the following: “I never realized how similar I am to Tom Brady. The obvious physical appearance would be the first thing. The fact that he’s married to a supermodel [Gisele Bundchen] . . . [...]

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The Roundup: MLB Needs Instant Replay, The Return of Charlie Davies & Lou Dobbs, Hypocrite?

Posted October 8, 2010, 8:05 am by Jason McIntyre (159 Comments)

Olivia Munn … The Wire ‘Monopoly‘ … Warren Buffett says cut taxes for all but the rich … Memphis teen shot in the butt due to saggy pants … Famous Smoking Chimpanzee Dies At 52 … Life imitates 30 Rock … a great look at the mess that is the Tribune Company … a drive-by [...]

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The Roundup: Dirty Play From the Chiefs, Redskins Fans Panicking & Poor Use of Facebook

Posted September 27, 2010, 8:40 am by Jason McIntyre (224 Comments)

Adriana Lima … this guy had 23 kids with 14 different women … lawyer gets two days in jail for dumb drug use … bank robbery, followed by picking kids up from school … rappers seem to like ecstasy … Idol needs contestants like this … dumb use of Facebook … LA house parties can [...]

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