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Marisa Miller to start the mourning..... Senators warned of terrorist attack on U.S. by July...... Democrats change direction on health care..... This year's Osacar nominations...... 'Lost' began their last season last night...... 'Bikini Boy' makes his debut on American Idol last night...... Mel Gibson must have fell off the wagon again..... Gregg Williams won't back off his Peyton Manning comments...... Even Vikings fans are making fun of Bryant McKinnie..... National signing day is today for college football prospects...... Celebrate Elmo's birthday today

Is Shawne Merriman's best day behind him? (Bolts from the Blue)

Rey Maualuga is the latest in a long line of Cincinnati Bengals to be arrested (Cincy Jungle)

Bi-partisanship lives between Obama and the Republicans over the BCS (Track em Tigers)

Johnny Damon to Detroit? (Bless You Boys)

Joey Porter throws an epic fit on a radio show crying that he wants out of Miami (The Phinsider)

Current whereabouts of each NCAA tournament Most Outstanding Player (Lost Letterman)

The hottest women of Super Bowl media day (Guyism)

It's time for St. John's to say bye bye to Norm Roberts (NY Post)

Is Kobe the greatest Laker of all-time? (No Guts, No Glory)

This is most certainly not the Michael Vick project (The 700 Level)

Epic fail: Rudy Gay tries to beat the buzzer, when he really didn't have to (Scores Report)

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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

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Nessa Devil to start the mourning.... Meet Tennis' newest hottie.... The damn Somalia pirates are know shooting at our helicopters.... Governor Sanford refuses to leave.... R.I.P. Dominick Dunne.... Bob Dylan will now release a Christmas album.... A bear was on the lose in a skate park.... More Lock Ness Monster conspiracy's.... Megan Fox to be the next Catwomen in the Batman sequel?

Billy Gillispie arrested for DUI. Again (Deadspin)

Maria Sharapova and her new haircut (Big League Screw)

Meet the newest UFC Octogon girl Natasha Wicks (Fanhouse)

Ohio St. actually does the classy thing for once (Midwest Sports Fans)

Ben Roethlisberger's accuser is kind of crazy (PFT)

It's going to be a mess in Philly for Vick's debut (Philly Inquirer)

Rick Pitino needs to shut up (Lexington Herald-Leader)

UFC 102 preview and predictions (Camel Clutch Blog)

The Giants ruin a perfectly good rant (McCovey Chronicles)

Chewing gum can be dangerous (SSReporters)

Here's video from Billy Gillispie's arrest

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Brooklyn Decker to start the mourning.... Man steals thousands of Porn DVD's.... A sprinter was forced to take a gender test.... Even Canada is warning America about Universal health care.... Brook Hogan freaks out on stage.... Man stabbed over a cheeseburger.... A Hurricane is on it's way to South Florida.... A reality show contestant is a murderer?

Memphis has to take the fall, for John Calipari's wrong doings (Memphis Commercial-Appeal)

Hope your not a blogger that covers the SEC (NY Times)

More drama surrounding Brandon Marshall and the Broncos (Denver Post)

The Dodgers sign Vicente Padilla and his attitude (LA Times)

NFL selling Michael Vick jersey's for dogs (USA Today)

Katy Perry vs. Aussie TV (The Sun)

No way! The NCAA is investigating Bryce Brown (Dr. Saturday)

Remember it's the dogs fault, not Vick's (KSK)

President Obama goes redneck (HHR)

I don't think this is how Disney wanted the seven dwarfs to be remembered (Ugliest Tattoos)

The Links

Traci Bingham to start the mourning....Oh God: Favre to Minnesota rumors are starting up again.... A Rebbecca Gayhart sex tape?.... Health care coverage vs. costs.... Man carries assault rifle to Obama protest....and it's legal..... Move over Octomom, here comes a women pregnant with 12 kids.... Olivia Wilde is hot and has a potty mouth.... A college student is behind the Obama Joker pictures

Newport police respond to Vick allegations (PFT)

Erin Andrews and her dirty GQ pictures (Deadspin)

Rich Rod isn't adjusting to Michigan well (Paper Tiger No More)

The Stasburg Era has arrived in Washington (Wash Times)

Big surprise! Raiders coaches are now fighting with each other (SJ Mercury)

Bo Pelini has Nebraska on the right track (SI)

Larry Johnson still exists! (Arrowhead Pride)

Has anyone seen Bud Selig? (Sparty and Friends)

Never go to Reno (The Big Picture)

The Rehabilitation of Michael Vick (Black Sports Online)

A women is tazed in front of her children

The Links: Vick, Vick, and More Vick

I wonder what PETA member Kellie Pickler thinks of the Vick Signing?.... Mike Vick signs with the Eagles.... Vick adds another weapon to the Eagles offense.... Is this a good move or a bad one for Vick and Eagles?.... Sorry PETA: Vick did his time.... Why the Eagles?..... Does the Vick signing threaten McNabb?.... Vick signing makes sense

What's JFein's reaction? (Fire Andy Reid Now!)

What's James Craven's reaction? (The O Files)

Needless to say, PETA doesn't believe Vick is a changed person (PETA Blog)

As you can imagine, the liberals over at the Huffington Post are not pleased with the Eagles signing Vick (Huff Po)

Vick signing a real shocker! (Philly Inquirer)

McNabb disrespected again (CBS Sports)

Vick went from jailhouse to penthouse (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Vick will now play in front of the harshest critics (Washington Post)

Michael Vick and Eagles don't seem like a good fit (Fanhouse)

Vick signing more reason to fear the Eagles (Dallas Mourning News)

Vick signing puts the pressure back on McNabb (Yahoo Sports)

What does Andy Reid have to say about the signing (USA Today)

One of Vick's biggest supporters, DeAngelo Hall, is happy Vick found a home (Redskins Insider)

Michael Vick's open letter to McNabb (Black Sports Online)

Vick expresses remorse in '60 Minutes' interview (Real Clear Sports)

Vick doesn't mind being a backup (Daily Press)

PFT swing and misses on Vick/McNabb (Bleeding Eagle Nation)

Well that ends the speculation of Vick to the Niners (Niners Nation)

The Links

Sienna Miller looking hot.... Joe Po is leaving Kansas City Star.... Studying a 'garbage patch' in the Pacific Ocean.... VOTE FOR LOU!..... Paula Abdul leaves American Idol.... Wow! 'G.I. Joe' must be that bad.... An emotional story about an father, son, and a tattered American flag.... Diane Kruger posing

ESPN doesn't want their employees using social networking without their permission (The Big Lead)

It's been 25 years since the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles (NY Times)

Thanks for your time, Mr. Roenick (SF Chronicle)

The Red Sox bullpen is falling apart (Boston Globe)

The Kansas City Royals are really really bad (Royals Review)

Eight NFL teams ban players from twitter during practice (Cincy Jungle)

Could Evan Longoria's walk off home run be the Rays turning point? (Tampa Tribune)

Do you need more reasons why Gary Bettman is the worst commissioner in sports (The Globe)

Arena Football League lost sight of it's roots (Orlando Sentinel)

Michael Vick is staying in NFL shape by throwing to high schooler (With Leather)

The most-hated current MLB players (The Big Picture)

Derrick Mason pulls a Brett Favre (Black Sports Online)

The New York media vs. the New York Mets

The Links

Today JFein and I start the 2009 NFL Preview. I start the preview with the 49ers and JFein continues the preview tomorrow with the Eagles. I hope everyone enjoys the previews.

Katy Perry to start off the workweek.... Disaster movies all the rage.... Prepare for tax hikes.... ESPN lifts ban on New York Post writers..... Grad sues college after graduation, because she couldn't find a job.... Where would you place in a screaming contest?.... What's with all these old golfers playing well?

Training camps have barely began, and we already have multiple injuries (The Big Lead)

Tiger Woods enjoys a good fart (Awful Announcing)

Ari Gold(Jeremy Piven) guest hosts WWE Raw tonight (Camel Clutch Blog)

Say goodbye to the Arena Football League (PFT)

LenDale White loses weight by not drinking Tequila (Deadspin)

Could Vick sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers (HHR)

Does the Jake Peavy trade make the Padres the worst team in baseball? (Rumors & Rants)

Somehow, Stu Scott is to blame for this (The Big Picture)

Shark Week started last night on the Discovery Channel and I'm geeked. I've loved Shark Week since I was a little kid. Here's a video from a past episode from Shark Week.

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

Olivia Munn as wonder women.... Former Detroit mayor is quite the ladies man.... Jeff George still wants to play..... Lessons learned from Henry Gates arrest.... Fox Sports Radio is making some changes.... Watch out for bikini wearing carjackers!.... Stuck between a toilet and a hard place.... Dead whales and cruise ships.... Where's Chico St. on this list?

The Giants picked up an emotional win last night (Mercury News)

Another great Vin Scully story (LA Times)

Howard Bryant destroys Roger Goodell over the "partial" reinstatement he gave to Michael Vick (ESPN)

Tale behind a Ponzi Scheme to buy the Nashville Predators (Sports Business Journal)

Philadelphia fans earn their reputation-again (Philly Inquirer)

Most boring player in the NBA (Blowtorch)

Study: Curveballs safer to throw than fastballs for little leaguers (The Big Picture)

A culture of corruption (Sister Toldjah)

Shaq guest hosted WWE Raw last night (Camel Clutch Blog)

Where's the straitjacket for the Mets? (Fanhouse)

Funniest TV News bloopers

The Links

'Bikini Girl' is back!.... I guess Jessica Simpson is taking the breakup well.... I don't think I can eat French Onion Soup again..... Evan Rachel Wood is definitely a different cat.... Obamacare is full of loopholes.... 3 big lies with Obamacare.... Mischa Barton partied too hard for Lindsay Lohan.... Could we see the end of abortion in America?

Mike Vick first night, out of federal custody, goes immediately to the strip club (The Big Lead)

ESPN whiffs on Roethlisberger coverage (Fanhouse)

The Pacers finally buy out Jamal Tinsley (Indy Star)

The LeBron James dunk video is a real disappointment (With Leather)

The baseball doesn't like Jeff Francoeur (Sports Hernia)

Is Vick ready for a 2nd chance (PFT)

Christine Brennan getting heat over Andrews comments (850 The Blog)

How come you haven't pored my beer yet? (Kissing Suzy Kolber)

Now the Dodgers show significant interest in Hallady (MLB Daily Dish)

Here's a classic clip from Saturday Night Live

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

Gonzaga was too much for St. Mary's... You can go and buy Michael Jackson's crap... That D-Wade kid is pretty good... WWE is recreating some old angles.... 'Octomom' will get free care for her children... 'Real Housewife' arrested for domestic abuse.... And Marta Zawadzka to start the mourning

- Max Kellerman has been dropped by 1050 ESPN radio in New York (Awful Announcing)

- Did Alabama mislead their recruits, by not telling them about the NCAA investigation against their school (AL.com)

- Michael Vick's house wasn't auctioned off today (PFT)

- Boston College will make your day (Mass Hysteria)

- Matt Jones never learns his lessons (With Leather)

- MLB Network excited to show off Griffey (Red Hot Mama)

- Lane Kiffin at Tennessee just keeps getting better and better (Pacman Jonesin')

- Sports cards have changed (Epic Carnival)

- Portland exacts revenge against the Lakers (LA Times)

Things got a little chippy last night between the Lakers and Trail Blazers

Vick Can Leave Prison

Michael Vick has been approved to leave prison for home confinement.

He was going to a halfway house, but there was no more room so he will serve the rest of his prison time at his own house. He will where an electric monitoring devise and will not be allowed to leave his house unless it's approved by his probation officer.

The speculation will really start to fly now Vick will be released from prison. There has already been talks about the 49ers being interested in Vick. But there should be other teams also.

The real dark horse is the Detroit Lions. Detroit has the number one overall draft pick this year and there really isn't a strong enough quarterback to take with that pick. Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez are good quarterbacks, but they are not worthy of the number one choice.

Detroit would be smart to trade for Vick and take an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman with that pick. Then they can secure their line and have a veteran quarterback behind it.

Also Detroit would be a better fit for Vick. San Fransisco people would go crazy if Vick showed up there. There is just too many dog-loving liberals there who don't want to see Vick anywhere near their town. And trust me, they don't care he served a 23-month prison sentence.

This should be an interesting case to look at during the NFL off season.

(CBSsports.com)

Vick to San Fransisco?

No the headline isn't a joke. The 49ers are considering trading for Atlanta Falcons quarterback Micheal Vick.

“I’m not going to say I’m open or closed,” Singletary said after the 49ers’ state-of-the-franchise event for season-ticket holders. “I’d say it has to be something (general manager) Scot (McCloughan) and I talk about and feel good about one way or the other. But we have not talked about it at this point in great detail. We’re trying to focus on what we have.”

The 49ers still have two quarterbacks on their roster. Shawn Hill and Alex Smith are expected to battle for the quarterback spot. The 49ers have to reduce Smith's huge salary that he will be receiving in 2009.

“I think right now we really need to look at the two guys we have,” Singletary added. “If everything works out with Alex and he’s back, we need to look at that and go as far as we can go with that. The whole Michael Vick thing, we have to sit down and talk about that. But for right now, we have enough on our plates.”

There has also been talks of bringing back former 49ers quarterback Jeff Garcia.

“You’re always interested in a guy who can win football games and Garcia is that kind of guy,” Singletary said. “But I think the most important thing is to look at what makes sense for us. When I look at Shaun Hill, I think he did a great job last year.

I am not too crazy about either Vick or Garcia. Garcia is going to be 39 at the start of the season and injuries have plague his career recently. Vick is someone I was never crazy about when he was in Atlanta. Put the dog charges away and look at Vick's on-field performance.

His QB rating is 75.7 and he has thrown 52 interceptions to only 71 touchdowns. Also his aggressive running style can get him into trouble. He broke his leg once and missed the first 11 games of the 2003.

While Shawn Hill isn't the sexiest quarterback around he is very efficient. He won't throw a lot of interceptions and he is proven winner when the game is on the line. During the St. Louis game this year Hill was lousy. He looked terrible for the 1st three quarters of the game and the 49ers were down 17-3. Hill lead a comeback in the 4th quarter and the 49ers won the game.

The guy is a winner. I mean come on, he lead Maryland to the Orange Bowl. If the 49ers had him in for the entire season they probably could have made the playoffs. Or at least they wouldn't have lost the Philadelphia or New England games.

While I am for all the options I wouldn't give up on Hill. Former coach Mike Nolan gave up on Hill and went with J.T. O'Sullivan. And now Nolan is taking orders from a 32-year old kid in Denver. If Mike Singletary wants to be a head coach for a long time with San Fransisco, he should stick to Hill.

Atlanta's Love Affair

With the Atlanta Falcons inching ever closer to a playoff spot, both ESPN and CBS sports columnist Mike Freeman looked at why Atlanta fans still love Mike Vick.

Let's be honest, we love a player that looks like us. 55% of Atlanta is black. They are rooting for Vick because he looks like them.

They don't care that he killed dogs, or allegedly gave a women an STD. They care about him because he was a black quarterback playing in a largely black city.

Here is the funny part, Vick never cared about them. Whenever he had free time, he never spent it in Atlanta. Instead he took off for Virginia. Instead of helping his team win, he would make a back breaking decision that would put Atlanta in the hole.

Vick never loved Atlanta fans, as much as they loved him. They bought his jersey's, defended him when it was obvious he was guilty of electrocuting Lassie. If Vick loved the Atlanta fans he would have never ran afoul of the law. He left the Falcons high and dry, and he left the fans high and dry. He never cared.

This doesn't matter to them though. He is their hero, and no one can replace him. Matt Ryan could win 5 Super Bowls, but he will never be Vick.

They have only one hero, and his name is Michael Vick.