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Andre Agassi: Pete Sampras is a Bad Tipper. Sampras Fires Back, “I’m Sorry, Barack Obama”

Former Athletes, Tennis, Video 13 Comments »

Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi probably have a better rivalry in retirement than anyone on the ATP. Awwwwwkward. Anyone want to explain the Obama line? [via the 78 people who weren't ensconced in college hoops yesterday]

rafael nadal and shakirashakira and rafael nadalShakira and Rafael Nadal: The seductive dancing machine whose hips don't lie recently filmed a music video with the tennis lothario. Even though they aren't dating, their offspring would totally end up dating Tom Brady and Gisele's kid. [Tennis Talk, Guanabee, Page 6] (24)

“Hey Anna, Do I Make You Horny, Baby?”

Fans, Tennis, Video 37 Comments »

Around the :20 mark, a fan screams a line from Austin Powers. The audience laughs. Surprised nobody pulled a stunt like this at media day. [via Hot Clicks]

Roger Federer Defeats Andy Murray to Win Austrailian Open

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Andy-Murray-Will-Eat-Your-FleshIn the wee hours of the morning, the brilliant Roger Federer pretty much destroyed Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(11), to win the Australian Open.

Greatest ever? I’m no tennis guru, but the guy is a beast.

The win added to his all-time record of Grand Slam titles, which now stands at 16. Read the rest of this entry »

Hayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko in Germany, on the Red Carpet

Athletes and Celebrities, College Basketball, NBA, Tennis 27 Comments »

hayden-panettiere-wladimir-klitschkoHayden Panettiere and Wladimir Klitschko, perhaps the oddest celebrity-athlete coupling since Marko Jaric and Adriana Lima got hitched, went to a movie premiere in Germany last night. (They opened the new year partying in Miami.) Klitschko currently holds four heavyweight boxing titles. Panettiere was a teenage actress on the rise two years ago; her last movie, I Love You Beth Cooper, was a colossal box office bust. This photo reminds us of the time Manute Bol and Muggsy Bogues nearly went sailing.

Yes, we found this news more surprising than Andre Miller’s 52-point explosion against the Mavericks, Gonzaga losing at lowly San Francisco, and Roger Federer blowing past Andy Murray to capture the Australian Open men’s title.

The Roundup: Hedo Turkoglu’s Awkward Answer, Surgery for Mark Sanchez & Federer to the Finals

College Basketball, International Basketball, NBA, NFL, Tennis, Tim Tebow, Video 205 Comments »

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Roger Federer cruises by Tsonga, reaches the Australian Open final. He play Andy Murray. (BBC Sport)

“He can’t play quarterback in the NFL, I’m convinced of it,” ESPN’s Todd McShay said of Tim Tebow. Don’t worry, Todd – Tim’s a good Christian, he forgives you for hammering him all week. (Boston Globe)

But Tony Sparano, the Dolphins coach, really likes Tebow. (Palm Beach Post)

Suns snap an 18-game losing streak on TNT with huge 4th quarter rally to beat Dallas; they did it with Amare on the bench. (Arizona Republic) Read the rest of this entry »

The Roundup: Colt McCoy’s NFL Draft Stock, a Shot at Paul Shirley, and Truck Smashes Through Bridge

Baseball, College Basketball, College Football, Danica Patrick, Former Athletes, NFL, NFL Draft, Tennis, Video 144 Comments »

cheryl cole is the best Cheryl Cole … trucker watching porn on computer kills motorist … if, during a job hunt, anyone tries this, let us know how it works … guy who busted ACORN gets busted himself … here’s a nice anti-tax rant from Phil Knight John Edwards and his wife are done … America’s most over and under valued cities … the gap widens - when we will see America’s stats on this? … the spectacular fall of Stephanie Seymour’s ex-husband … a Republican sent in this cartoon

Because Colt McCoy couldn’t return against Alabama in the title game he maybe slipped a round or two in the draft? (Morning News)

BYU’s 15-game winning streak ends at New Mexico, 76-72. [SL Trib] Read the rest of this entry »

The Roundup: Amare Stoudemire to the Spurs?, Venus Williams Lost, and the Shady Fiesta Bowl

Athlete Wives, Baseball, College Basketball, College Football, ESPN, Media Gossip/Musings, NBA, NFL, Tennis 143 Comments »

miranda kerr is hotMiranda Kerr … priest accused of shoplifting butterchurch to picket at twitter HQ tomorrow … Snookie bites the dust … a New York Post editor slept on the couch last night … are you reading what Obama is? … in massive setback, Toyota halts production of eight models due to recall … can this Patriots cheerleader win? … good read on Kelley Earnhardt … telling the story of a cop in Florida who was fired in the 90s for doing gay bondage porn … doctors amputate the wrong leg … ““Suspect on bicycle had homemade spear, razor blade”” …

The Richard Jefferson acquisition hasn’t panned out. So the Spurs may want Amare Stoudemire. (Woj)

John Canzano reaches out to the “slimeball” who posted the nude photos of Greg Oden. (Oregonian) Read the rest of this entry »

The Roundup: Roddick and Nadal Lose at the Australian Open, Mike Woodson Shaves His Eyebrows

Athletes and Celebrities, Baseball, College Basketball, Media Gossip/Musings, Music, NBA, NFL, Recruiting, Tennis, Video 121 Comments »

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Andy Roddick lost in five sets to Marin Cilic in the Australian Open quartersfinals. Roddick’s shoulder gave him problems in the match. (NYT)

Aerosmith needs a new frontman. The leader has to be Rainn Wilson. (Toronto Sun) Read the rest of this entry »

The Roundup: Sasha Cohen’s Back, Doc Rivers’ Kid Can Dunk, and Ivanovic Ousted

Baseball, College Basketball, Ice Skating, NBA, Politics, Tennis, Video 136 Comments »

ashley greene is very hotAshley Greene … man in Colorado robbed by ninjas … at some point, we’ll have to cave and see Avatargoat tries to get into strip club … getting bored with the Jersey Shore hype machine … the Hitler-Brown-Coakley mash-up is quite good … change your damn password already … girl calls police on her drunk driving father … that is a gigantic spider … what’s the verdict on the daughters of the new Massachusetts senator? … 85-year-old woman dies in the middle of her birthday party … never been hunting; how does this happen? … heroic cat missing! …

John Feinstein calls tennis a “niche” sport. Our four tennis fans should pounce in anger. (Feinstein on the Brink)

Mark Sanchez is into Broadway shows! Also, here are photos of him growing up. Just Sanchise, baby. (NY Post) Read the rest of this entry »