The Links: 5 Baseball Feats More Rare Than a Perfect Game

Marisa Miller to start the day..... Montreal-Pittsburgh are heading to a Game 7...... LPGA golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead at 25..... Winner of Rampage Jackson vs. Rashad Evans will next face Shogun Rua...... The Phoenix Coyotes may be heading back to Winnipeg after all..... NCAA infractions committee may finally rule on the USC case this week...... Ken Griffey Jr. is really old..... AP will re-vote on NFL defensive rookie of the year..... Tornado season begins in the United State..... Barbara Walters to undergo heart surgery....... Katy Perry tops Maxim Hot 100

5 baseball feats more rare than a Perfect Game (Sports Pickle)

Which college provides the NFL with the most talent? (ESPN)

Embattled Arizona doesn't deserve hatred and boycotts (CBS Sports)

What's Tiger Woods' next excuse? (SI)

The Sharks keep waiting for an opponent for the West finals (Fear The Fin)

Kobe and the Lakers rock past the Jazz (Sporting Blog)

20 most bloggable NBA photos (Ball Don't Lie)

From Iraq to Florida State basketball (Fanhouse)

30 years ago today, Dr. J did this incredible move in the NBA finals (700 Level)

The Links: LT Back TO Jail, Dirty Recruiting, & Summer Movies

Candice Michelle to start the morning..... A look at a huge year for Boxing..... Is Clayton Kershaw already declining?..... The Astros did something right!..... Bruins take commanding 3 games to none lead over the Flyers..... Ice Cube has a documentary debuting about the Raiders..... Remember Eric Devendorf? He plays basketball in New Zealand...... Patriots stand up Middle Schoolers..... Your TV viewing guide for Thursday

Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor arrested for rape (WCBS)

The scathing report on Ben Roethlisberger (SI)

The recruitment of Terrance Jones leaves sour taste (Oregonian)

Love him or hate him, you have to respect Dana White's passion (Yahoo Sports)

Red Sox players have discerning musical tastes (Steady Burn)

The best summer movies of all-time tournament (Cinematical)

The college basketball coaching mess in the New York-New Jersey area (ESPN)

The Suns show heart by defeating the Spurs and taking a 2-0 series lead (Bright Side of the Sun)

Latest delay to Brooklyn Nets (NY Daily News)

Barry Zito is finally pitching like a 126$ million dollar man (SF Chronicle)

43-point losses are not good for TV ratings (Sports Media Watch)

Classic Jim Rome take on Marty Cordova falling asleep in a tanning booth and having to be placed on the DL for a sunburn.

The Links

Stacy Keibler to start the mourning..... Rudy Fernandez is unhappy with his role in Portland..... Now Ochocinco wants to be an MMA fighter..... Can women MMA fighters can survive without posing in a bikini?..... What should the Buffalo Bills do with Marshawn Lynch?...... Should the Diamondbacks retire Luis Gonzalez's number?..... Remember that Illinois comeback against Arizona in the Elite 8 back in 2005?..... Aren't Democrats the biggest hypocrites you ever seen?...... Ever notice how white MSNBC is?...... "The Growing Pains" actor is still missing in Vancouver...... 'Octomom' claims she's not crazy, people roll their eyes

A fan-friendly solution to fix the NBA (Bill Simmons)

Why are more and more MMA fights ending in decisions? (Bloody Elbow)

Get this: A Killer Whale killed someone at SeaWorld. I know, shocking (LA Times)

Interviews at the NFL Combine are more important than anything else (SI)

Wait! There are college basketball players more concerned about grades than basketball? I'm confused? (The Dagger)

Five reasons for the collapse of Team Russia (Fear the Fin)

The most classless acts in college football for 2009 (Wiz of Odds)

The "ESPN Bandit" has taken over Chicago (Deadspin)

Jimmy Butler saves Marquette's season (CHJ)

The Links

Francia Raisa to end the week..... Rasheed Wallace is wearing thin with Celtics fans...... Notre Dame is all about NIT bound now...... Duke doesn't mind kicking UNC while their down...... Should the NFL change it's overtime system?...... Vitor Belfort is out of title bout with Anderson Silva at UFC 112..... Jim Calhoun will return to UConn on Saturday...... Another Kennedy bites the dust...... It never fails to rain during the Pebble Beach Pro-Am...... Alec Baldwin's bizarre personal life continues...... Dennis Hopper's divorce battle is getting uglier

A look at myths of the NFL (Mile High Report)

Expanding the NCAA tournament could be a good thing? (CBS Sports)

Stephen Colbert to be a part of the Olympic coverage (LA Times)

Will LeBron even leave Cleveland? (SI)

PETA upset with Larry Bird now (Deadspin)

"Superman my ass."-Shaq (Cleveland.com)

The weather is destroying Jerry's party this weekend (True Hoop)

No way in hell Texas is headed to the Big Ten (Austin Statesman)

Your 2nd disaster written by Stephen A. Smith (Philly.com)

The New Jersey Nyets don't want Rick Pitino, they want Coach K (Yahoo Sports)

Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of this (With Leather)

The Links

Michelle Trachtenberg to start the mourning ..... Face facts New York Rangers fans, it's time to rebuild...... Analysis of the Jim Thome signing in Minnesota...... I never heard of the iPad until yesterday....... R.I.P. Howard Zinn...... A look at Obama's guests last night at the State of the Union...... Look for the Wizards to void Arenas' contract..... I hope your not a 'Ugly Betty' fan...... How to tell the difference between Sex addiction and simple cheating..... Will anyone actually watch the Pro Bowl this year?...... Exactly what the Golden State Warriors need, a new owner

Top Democrats at war-with each other (Politico)

Kurt Warner to decide his future on Friday. Let's just hope he's not another Brett Favre (Revenge of the Birds)

Please! Do not ask Brock Lesnar about what he thinks about the Canadian health care system (Cageside Seats)

You can buy Dr. J's house (The 700 Level)

Andre Dawson will enter the Hall of Fame as an Expo (ESPN Chicago)

I took a pounding yesterday for including two CAA teams into my bracket yesterday. Well one team that will not be representing the CAA in the tournament will be Towson (SB Nation)

Craig James threatened to sue Texas Tech if the school didn't investigate Mike Leach (CBSSports.com)

“Dear Paul Shirley, I only wish your father had taken your own advice and worn a condom. Go to hell.” (The Nation)

Obama doing what he does best, blaming other people for his problems (Another Black Conservative)

Has Tigers Woods' wife been staying at Brett Favre's house in Mississippi while Tiger is in sex rehab? (Deadspin)

Twister: 'Jenga' with perverts (With Leather)

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

The Links

Ivanka Trump to start the mourning..... More bad news for Redskins fans.... The Bengals are 4-1 and could possibly have their game blacked out..... Could the Orlando Magic make a run to the NBA Finals again..... How "The Ultimate Fighter" changed people's opinion on Rashad Evans..... Tate Forcier could have a "serious" shoulder injury..... Arkansas police officer uses stun gun on his own brother..... A stripper stabbed another stripper with a stiletto heel

Oprah to host Tyson-Holyfield III (Deadspin)

David Beckham's creepy beard (Football Endemic)

A hockey player blogs about the difficulties in finding a babysitter (Fear The Fin)

Maurice Jones-Drew isn't happy about the way Jacksonville has used him in the offense (NFL News & Rumors)

Whoa! The throwback jersey's the Pittsburgh Pirates wore this year were ugly (Inhistoric)

Los Angeles Lakers player Pau Gasol had a guest appearance on CSI (The Blowtorch)

The Eagles scrimmage next against the Raiders (Bleeding Green Nation)

Boise State's toughest adversary is perception (Idaho Statesman)

Which Cole Hamels shows up tonight? (Philly.com)

The US soccer team came back from behind to beat Costa Rica last night (The Big Lead)



Ah! Nothing like rookie hazing (Darren Collison)

The Links

Eliza Dushku to start the week..... The Niners embarrass themselves against Atlanta..... Denver was able to beat New England and stay undefeated..... JaMarcus Russell continues to suck..... Jonathon Papelbon blows save as the Red Sox are swept..... A third go-around for Gibbs in Washington?..... Jeremy Maclin and other Eagles emerge as offensive threats...... Cincinnati wins an emotional game in Baltimore

Biggest QB bust this decade (The Big Lead)

John Fox denies report that he expects to be fired (PFT)

SpongeBob inspires the Miami Hurricanes football (Miami Herald)

Vince McMahon is claiming the WWE is more "sophisticated of a product" than MMA (Bloodey Elbow)

Derek Anderson had a historically bad game yesterday, and the Browns still won (Inhistoric)

Mike Singletary was looking to fight one of the Atlanta Falcons yesterday (SF Chronicle)

Get ready for lot's of these columns: Baseball needs a Yankees-Dodgers world series (NY Times)

I can't get enough of these columns: Wade Phillips must go (Dallas Mourning News)

The Chiefs didn't have enough talent to beat Dallas (Jason Whitlock)

Shawn Kemp shops at Wal-Mart (Basketbawful)

Roundball Rock is a great way to start the week.

Picture of the Day: Gina Carano

ESPN's much-hyped "Body Issue" hits stands soon. Their will be several different issues featuring a different athlete on the cover. Dwight Howard and Serena Williams are both on covers of the issue. The one athlete cover that made me laugh though was the one that featured MMA star Gina Garano.

ESPN has done one of the best jobs ever with photoshop on the Carano cover. Gina is a very fit and athletic women, but she isn't ripped like this. In fact Carano is known to have issues making weight for her fights. Take a look yourself.


Photoshop does wonders. While that is a very nice picture of Gina, I prefer this picture of her. She doesn't look as scary.


ESPN 'The Body' topless Carano cover hits the web (Cagewriter)

The Links

Penny Mathis to finish off the week ..... Interesting interview with Bill Simmons..... John Sterling/Suzyn Waldman mix..... Nervous now Democrats?..... It's crowded at the bottom of the NFL..... Lady Gaga, Kayne West's tour killed by poor ticket sales?..... Schwarzenegger will not pardon Polanski..... Vince McMahon's hotel room demands

Oregon is begging for controversy if they bring back LeGarrette Blount (Oregonian)

Florio will invade the NBC studios this weekend during the Notre Dame game (PFT)

Very disturbing story about Ted Williams frozen body and head (NY Daily News)

Fox promotes the Favre Monday Night Game on their network (Awful Announcing)

Remember when Letterman made those sexual jokes about Palin's underage daughter? Well it looks like that joke wasn't far off (NY Times)

Kimbo Slice-Roy "Big Country" Nelson fight brought big ratings for Spike (Yahoo)

Basketbawful is back with the Livin' Large Epilogue (Basketbawful)

I hate to agree with Jay Mariotti, but do you really want the Olympics in Chicago? (Fanhouse)

Too many missed opportunities for Colorado last night (Buffzone)

The best of Gus Johnson at the NCAA tournament

The Links

Denise Milani to finish off the week.... Pearl Jam could have the number 1 album..... "Barbie" to become live action movie..... Remember! Houston Nutt is still Ole Miss' head coach.... Tennessee won't admit it, but they miss Haynesworth.... Both Lions and Raiders have been blacked out this weekend.... Week 3 injury report

This sort of thing can only happen in Arkansas (Mom Logic)

I'm sure Bruce Pearl is going to be in big trouble for these comments (The Big Lead)

Los Angeles is taking steps forward at getting an NFL team (PFT)

I didn't know one home run could kick me in the nuts so hard? (SF Chronicle)

Jets tampering accusation could be worse than Spygate (YahooSports)

Bode Miller is back! (AP)

Dana White: Not impressed with Herschel Walker (Cageside Seats)

I wouldn't mind if the Giants signed this guy (Fishstripes)

No one has signed the great Wally Szczerbiak yet? (Fanhouse)

Brad Lidge has entered the Ray Finkle Zone (The Sports Hernia)



I wonder if Olberman will add Jay Leno to the Worst Person's list after having Rush Limbaugh on his show? Also think about this though. I still find it hilarious that Limbaugh was on with Jay Leno on a NBC show. I'm sure Olberman had his voodoo doll out.

The Links

Megan Fox is Rolling Stone.... Jacksonville is already showing interest in Tebow.... Jim Zorn must let loose on offense.... NFL TV distribution maps.... ACORN could be very dangerous for Democrats.... Stray cat returns home after 2,400 mile journey.... A women dies after catching fire in surgery.... Jessica Simpson thinks coyotes can read Twitter

Ken Rosenthal doesn't care about your sabermetrics (The Big Lead)

Kendra and Hank are on their way to see Peyton Manning (PFT)

Ernie Harwell returned the love he received, plus more (Big League Stew)

Didn't take T.O. long to start pointing fingers in Buffalo (Buffalo News)

A look at the teams from Ultimate Fighter 10 (Bloodey Elbow)

The Phoenix Coyotes are almost out of options (AZ Central)

The worst act of cheating in the history of sports (London Times)

So far Terrelle Pryor has been overrated (Cleveland.com)

Derek Jeter homered for having fewer hits than Harold Baines (The Onion)

Joe Saunders is a lefty? (The Big Picture)

It's way too early to crown Matt Barkley as the King of Troy (Wiz of Odds)

The Links

Rachel Bilson to start the mourning.... If you oppose Obama, then you are a RACIST!!.... Jay Leno's new show has done quite well in the ratings.... Megan Fox is on the cover of the latest Rolling Stone.... A mysterious death surrounding a wrestler.... ACORN has started to panic.... You think the Democrats keep pushing this Joe Wilson thing to cover for their own mistakes?

Jorge Posada acted lick a wuss last night (NY Post)

Matt Hasselback wonders if the NFL is turning into NASCAR (PFT)

The race for the NL Cy Young is too close to call (STLToday.com)

Who's going to put Jay Cutler in his place (Chicago Tribune)

The Comeback: Starring Greg Ostertag (Basketbawful)

Kayne West interrupts Michael Jordan's HOF speech (Ball Don't Lie)

Looking back at the first Ultimate Fighter (Camel Clutch Blog)

How come we didn't make a bigger deal about this little incident? (Wiz of Odds)

Packers coach Mike McCarth and singer Meatloaf were separated at birth (HHR)

Deleware is still fighting the good fight (With Leather)

The Fire Joe Morgan crew has invaded Deadspin.

Wait! Does this mean Obama was once a pimp? (Another Black Conservative) video below

The Links

Jennifer Connelly....It didn't take Sean Penn long to rebound.... Kanye West vs. Joe Wilson.... Glad to see Obama take the high road on this one..... Bin Laden has sent us another tape.... Here's to hoping Jay Leno's new show flops

Brad Penny was quite impressive against his former team (True Blue LA)

Commence freak out in Chicago over Cutler's performance (Chicago Tribune)

The Bengals find new ways to lose (Cincinnati Enquirer)

College Gameday is headed to Austin this weekend (Awful Announcing)

Kimbo Slice talks 'TUF 10', a dream match with Mike Tyson, and a career in boxing (Bloody Elbow)

Your next firesale in baseball will occur in Texas (MLB Daily Dish)

Hard to draw any conclusions from the Chiefs loss in Baltimore (KC Star)

Mike Singletary has set the tone for the 49ers (SF Chronicle)

The most ridiculous play of the day, until the Bears took the field (KSK)

Here's the video of Kayne West ruining Taylor Hicks' moment

The Links

Miranda Kerr to start the mourning....A look at the new iPod Nano.... Obama isn't real popular when it comes to health care.... Ellen will replace Paula Abdul on 'Idol'.... Hugh Hefner files for divorce. When was he married?.... Add Charlie Sheen to the list of people who think 9/11 was an insider's job.... Would you like a side of squirrel brain?.... You can buy Bernard Madoff's New York penthouse and Florida mansion

Want to know how Obama prepared for last night's speech (Barak Obama's Teleprompters Blog)

A NFL Preview of the teams jerseys (Uni Watch)

Melanie Oudin's tennis coach is quite the homewrecker (SI)

For every time Michael Vick is tackled, a Philadelphia animal rescue will donate five bags of dog food to an shelter of an opposing city (Philly.com)

The NFL starts tonight!!!! (Tennessean)

The Iverson sideshow is an improvement over the garbage in Memphis (Commercial Appeal)

The Rockies never lose. Meaning that I hate them even more. Especially that douche Seth Smith (MLB.com)

Can the Browns outlast the Vikings this weekend (Dawgs by Nature)

Don't expect Dwayne Wade to sign a contract extension this year (Miami Herald)

MMA fighters think Liddell on "Dancing with the Stars" will humanize MMA (Raw Vegas)

Foul Ball Etiquette (The Big Picture)

I suggest watching this video. Zo is the best.


And Jack Webb schools Obama on Healthcare

The Links

Sasha Cane to start the mourning.... A man slaps a kid who isn't his.... Distorting the voice of the people on health care.... Independents are backing away from Democrats.... A boy falls into a Lion pitt at the zoo, he survived.... Movie studios might use YouTube to sell movies.... DJ AM had 6 pills in his system when he died.... Hog Flu vaccine might not be enough

Marlins Hanley Ramirez and Dan Uggla trade verbal jabs in the clubhouse (Sun-Sentinel)

A possible UFC/WEC merger? (Five Knuckles)

Sigh, Michael Crabtree may never play for the 49ers (Press Democrat)

Oregon-Boise St.: Unlikely national spotlight (The Oregonian)

The biggest home game in Boise St. history (Idaho Statesman)

Yay! Brad Penny was impressive in his Giants debut (SF Chronicle)

Well that Pacman Jones to the CFL thing was fun while it lasted (Free Press)

Yay! It's college gameday!!!! (Dr. Saturday)

Not sexy: A girl who likes talking about sports (The Big Picture)

Mike Leach's parking spot gets a makeover (Wiz of Odds)

Yay! College football is finally back! (Rivals)

With college football back, here is a famous halftime speech by Ed Reed during his time at Miami

The Links

Gina Carano may have lost, but I still love her.... some guy named Y.E. Yang won PGA Championship.... I would like Obamacare if this happens.... 'District 9' tops the weekend box office.... Marky-Mark had to be taken to the hospital.... Forest fires have taken over California.... Michael Vick cried in prison

Paddy Harrington struggled on the golf course (Devil's Ball)

Chuck Liddell will be on Dancing with the Stars (Fanhouse)

Mascot that reminds people of the Third Reich (The Big Lead)

An interview with Joe Posnanski (Real Clear Sports)

Jay Cutler is already acting like an ass in Chicago (Chicago Tribune)

Stephen Strasburg still hasn't signed with the Nationals yet (Federal Baseball)

An interview Clyde Drexler (Hoops Addict)

Michael Jordan still has it (Ball Don't Lie)

Rick Pitino's adventures in Internet ads (The Dagger)

Now Tim Brando is predicting what college football coach will be fired first.

The Links

Sara Jean Underwood to start the mourning.... R.I.P. Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson.... Katie Price's face isn't looking so good.... Can Justin Timberlake save golf?.... They are a little bitter in Minnesota about Favre.... Are you still a supporter of 'Obamacare'?.... Obama legislative goals could put new burden on a weak economy..... The Hogans finally reach a settlement.... You can buy Madonna's love letters.... NO! The Big Unit could be done for the year

One of many tributes to the late Jim Johnson (Philly.com)

Vin Scully to retire after the 2010 season (True Blue LA)

Jay Mariotti makes children cry (Deadspin)

Freddy Sanchez to the Giants? (Fanhouse)

MMA fighter Dan Henderson wants peace between Yankee and Red Sox fans (Cagewriter)

Carlos Lee befriends an anthill in left field (The Onion)

Congress calls out Shaq while honoring Kobe, Lakers (HHR)

Stats show there is no harm starting a rookie quarterback (Fifth Down)

Adversity brings Michigan closer together (Detroit News)

Sponsor's are staying quite on Vick ruling (Sports Biz)

Need a laugh? (The National Conversation)

In pursuit of happiness

The Links

Miranda Kerr to start the work week.... R.I.P. Walter Cronkite.... Read this great piece on national health care.... Brian Dawkins' house is for sale in Philly..... Erin McNaught for your pleasure..... This bird won't put down the cigarette.... 40-years-ago today, Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon.... Paula Abdul likely not returning to American Idol...... Watch out for the wienermobile

South Florida kicker falls down 35-feet off an Gondola and survives (The Big Lead)

Timberwolves GM David Kahn is headed to Spain to speak with Ricky Rubio (Star Tribune)

The Phillies are favorite to land Halladay (MLB Daily Dish)

Someone made a peephole in Erin Andrew's hotel wall (The Big Picture)

Is Jillian Michaels hot? (Stiles Points)

I'm hungry for the Marisa Miller fiesta (Don Chavez)

ESPN aims to also be your local newspaper (NY Times)

The new Cowboys Stadium should be in Dallas (Dallas Mourning News)

Michael Vick has been ignoring his NFL mentor (Fanhouse)

Tito Ortiz and Dana White finally bury the hatchet (Camel Clutch Blog)

Sports psychologist takes full credit for Stewart Cink's win yesterday (Deadspin)

Apollo 11 40th anniversary

The Links

With the return of 'Entourage', means the return of Emmanuelle Chriqui.... Jon from "Jon & Kate" shows off his new girlfriend.... 'Bruno' tops the box office.... This guy doesn't like Erin Andrews.... Has anybody seen Hillary Clinton around the White House lately?.... Having sex and making meth in your car is illegal?.... The world's largest skinny dip.... Watch out for maholes while texting... Arturo Gatti's wife is a suspect in his death.... Mmm, Megan Fox as a school girl.... Someone had a little accident

Our under-19 basketball team won the championship (The Dagger)

Chris Cooley wrote the MMQB for Peter King (SI)

Chris Russo loses it on his Sirius show and starts firing members of his staff (Awful Announcing) video below

Bob Ryan tells us something that we already know. Football in king in this country and baseball is right behind (Boston Globe)

Brock Lesnar, Bud Light spokesman (Bloody Elbow)

Adios! Manny Acta (MLB Daily Dish) Also Pedro Martinez is flying to Philadelphia to take a physical (MLB Daily Dish)

Brock Lesnar goes WWE on the UFC crowd after his fight with Frank Mir (With Leather)

Wow! Check out Nicky Whelan (Sharapova's Thigh)

Chris Griffin, err Seth Green will host WWE RAW tonight (Camel Clutch Blog)

That Brock Lesnar sure is a class act (SSReporters)

The Links

Hayden Panettiere to start the mourning... Screw this guy.... Vote for this guy.... The world will now be trying to prevent global temperatures from rising.... Who is going to pay for a National Health Care system?..... Austria doesn't appreciate Sacha Baron Cohen.... The best & worst stadiums in baseball.... What has happened to Dustin Pedroia's power?

Police determine that McNair was killed as a part of a Murder-Suicide (WaPo)

Jordan Crawford talks about dunking on LeBron (The Big Lead) video below

Whoa! Capri Anderson (Hollywood Tuna)

Chris Berman will also be the weatherman for the HR Derby (Awful Announcing)

Dallas, Toronto, Orlando, and Memphis are all involved in a trade (ESPN)

The rise and fall (and rise) of Stephen A. Smith (The Sporting Blog)

The economy might keep LeBron in Cleveland (Akron Beacon Journal)

Shaun Livingston is the oldest 24-year-old in the NBA (True Hoop)

A 'tribute' to UFC's Mike Goldberg (SSReporters)

A Denny Neagle New York Yankees jersey (Straight Cash Homey)