Videos of the Weekend

Another eventful weekend in sports. Thankfully the top moments have all be recorded and are online for every one's enjoyment. Here are the videos of the weekend.

Victor Cruz was both hero and goat on Sunday. First he was a hero for making this incredible catch against the Seattle Osprey.



Then Cruz was a goat for not coming up with this catch which lead to the game-winning score for the Seattle Osprey.



Hockey cheerleaders are the dumbest idea ever. It's the kind of idea teams use to goose up their standings only the cheerleaders aren't enough to get people into the stands. That's why I laugh at this ice cheerleader falling down on the rink. (Via The Big Lead)



My favorite moment of the weekend involved a punter. During the LSU-Florida game, Les Miles does what he does best, call for trick plays involving the kicker or punter. This time it involved punter Brad Wing taking the ball and running into the end zone. One problem though, Wing styled his touchdown before the end zone and was called for a penalty so the touchdown didn't count. It still makes me laugh though that a punter is styling against Florida. (Via The Big Lead)



Ah Soccer. Where would this sport be without riots involving fire bombs? Certainly it would be irrelevant in this country. (Via The Sports Grid)

USA vs. France Open Thread

Not much going on in the world today for sports except for the Women's world cup. So use this thread to discuss the semifinal game between the women's teams of the USA and France. Go America! Go Alex Morgan! Leave comments and don't be a troll!

USA Women's Soccer Completes Comeback In The Home Run Derby

DRESDEN, Germany- In what is being called the "Miracle on Grass, Part 2" the USA women's soccer team made an incredible comeback in the Home Run Derby at the World Cup in Germany against Brazil.

"I've worked hard for so long," says Abby Wambach, "and today feels like I've achieved everything. I'll remember this day for the rest of my life."

Wambach will indeed remember this day forever as she hit the game-tying home run in the derby, concluding the incredible comeback for the US women.

"It was a slider over the middle of the plate," says Wambach.

What seemed impossible, the US women literally had the entire world against them in the derby versus Brazil. There was the horrendous officiating by Nick Patrick. Brazilian players pretending to be hit by pitches. And an overall lack of interest in the home run derby.

"Women play soccer?" asks President Obama. "I guess good for them. Now excuse me I have to play my 1,234 round of golf since taking office. Fuck I love being President. This is much better than a "real" job."

The Qatar World Cup Will Be Like Something Out Of A Movie

I remember as a kid watching that terrible Sylvester Stallone movie "Judge Dredd" and being impressed at what type of gadgets we could have in the future. "You mean we could have flying motorcycles?" "There will be robots that will dispense Coors Light and a Cup of Noodles?" Sadly there aren't any flying motorcycles or robots that dispense both Coors Light and a Cup of Noodles, but that doesn't mean technology hasn't evolved or couldn't evolve. I bring this all up because Qatar has some wild ideas about improving technology when they host the 2022 World Cup.

Qatar was a controversial choice to host the World Cup back last December. One of the main concerns about Qatar was the fact it will be extremely hot in that country when the World Cup will be played. Don't worry though Qatar might have a solution to that problem. An "Artificial Cooling Cloud"!

Bods from the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering department at Qatar University have unveiled their design for an ‘artificial cloud’ that could be used to temper the desert country’s blistering heat during the 2022 World Cup.

According to the spiel, the cloud is positioned by remote control, made of 100% light carbonic materials, filled with helium, fuelled by four solar-powered engines (I imagine there’s a lot of that knocking about in Qatar) and it’s primary function will be to hover above the various stadiums in order to ‘filter both direct and indirect UV rays, as well as controlling temperatures at pitch level’ – all at a cost of around $500,000.

That's one expensive air conditioner.

Pick whatever movie about the future as you want, but that picture definitely looks like something out of 'Judge Dredd' or 'Blade Runner'. And could you imagine sitting in that stadium and seeing something hover over head and realize it's a flying air conditioner? Good look with these grand ideas Qatar.

(Who Ate All The Pies via SB Nation)

Video of the Day: Greatest Soccer Celebration Ever

Iceland brings the world the greatest soccer celebration ever. Specifically Stjarnan "goes fishing" for his teammates. Apperantly though, this isn't Stjarnan's only choreographed celebration. There are many more.



I'm still laughing. The guy is even flopping like a fish caught.

Pros & Cons of Soccer

With the World Cup rapping up this weekend, I thought I would take a look at the pros and cons of Soccer. Now I've never been the biggest Soccer fan. I've enjoyed the World Cup because I love countries against countries and the event only takes place every four years. That's one of the reasons why I love the Olympics. It only takes place every four years. There are other reason's though to love Soccer and reason's why I hate Soccer.

Pro, Announcers- Ian Darke has reached Gus Johnson's level of love here in the states. Darke brings everything you want from your announcers. He brings passion, energy, and emotion to every match he calls. Darke and the rest of announcers (Alexi Lalas excluded) have made the World Cup ten times more enjoyable.

Con, Soccer Terms- I hate the terms Nil, Pitch, and equalizer. I especially hate the term, match. When I think of the word match and sports, I think of a boxing match, wrestling match, and tennis match. A match is between two individuals. Soccer is a team sport so they play a game. Also is there a more snobbish word that equalizer? When I hear people say equalizer, I imagine them smoking a cigarette and drinking a $400 dollar bottle of wine.

Pro, Length of Games- I love the fact that normally soccer games don't last much longer than two hours. What other sporting events can we name that don't last over two hours? Soccer games last two hours maybe two and half hours if they go to overtime. They're short and sweet.

Con, How Time is Kept- It's ridiculous that a referee keeps time with a stop watch. They're not running the 40-yard dash out there.

Pro, No TV-Timeouts- The NFL drives me nuts with the TV-timeouts. Nothing is more appalling than the NFL taking a timeout after a touchdown is scored then taking a timeout after the kickoff. Thankfully you don't have that soccer. In fact the only time a game goes to commercial during a soccer game is during halftime. I love that.

Con, Soccer Fans- And I thought Yankee fans were condescending douchebags. Have you ever met a Soccer fan? They wear scarfs and drink at pubs. And if you don't call the field a "pitch" they let you hear about it. They're rude, mean, and blunt. Also they make a Philadelphia sports riot look like a walk in the park.

Con, Stoppage Time- Getting back to the point of the referee using a stop watch to keep time, nothing is more ridiculous that stoppage time. After each game the referee decides how much time was used for substitutions, injury, and other factors of the game to decide how much stoppage time at the end of the half's. So the refs are basically estimating how stoppage time there will be at the end of each half. Tremendous!

Con, Too Much Power For Officials- We complain all the time about the officials here in the states, but damn the officials in soccer have way too much power in my opinion. With the power to control the clock and add to the fact there isn't instant reply like there is in football and basketball and you have a toxic situation.

Con, Players Faking Injuries to Milk The Clock- This all goes back to the players not knowing how much time is left in the game, but players faking injuries to milk the clock is disgusting. There is flopping in the NBA, but a call is not made every time a player flops. In soccer a player flops on the ground and is carried off the field on a WWII stretcher reach the sidelines and hop off of the stretcher like everything is fine. I don't respect this about the sport.

Con, Penalty Kicks- The World Cup in my opinion is like one big playoff. Then why the hell can games end on penalty kicks? Hockey has penalty shots at the end of regular season games, which I hate but accept, but hockey doesn't use penalty shots at the end of playoff games. It's absurd that a game's outcome at the World Cup can be determined by penalty kicks. That's like determining the outcome of a World Series game with Home Run Derby or the Super Bowl with a Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. If a regular soccer game wants to end with penalty kicks that's fine, but not at the World Cup.

At the end of the day I respect the World Cup and it's meaning, but still have little respect for the actual sport. I love the little nuances such as no TV-timeouts and the announcers, but I hate stoppage time, penalty kicks, and the referee's influence. The World Cup is enjoyable to watch every four years, but don't expect me to watch a MLS game or a EPL game. And yes I called it a game, fuck off Soccer fans.

World Cup, Day 1: Open Thread

I've made it quite clear that I'm not a soccer fan. The World Cup greatly intrigues me. I will never watch English Premiere League or the MLS, but I will watch countries face each other in battle. Today is the kickoff of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Uruguay vs. France is later today and South Africa vs. Mexico is happening at the moment. Since I know nothing about the teams, players, or strategies here's a preview for today's games by SB Nation.

Uraguay vs. France kickoffs at 2PM ET/ 11AM PT. Use this thread to comment about that match and about the South Africa vs. Mexico match. Have a good day.

Video of the Day: Ouch

Preston Burpo of the New England Revolution suffered what only can be described as very painful. Caution while watching this video. I almost threw up my breakfast this morning while watching this video.



Gah! I pray for a healthy and speedy recovery for Burpo.

(Via: Boston Globe and The Big Lead)

The Links

Amanda Seyfried to start the morning..... An interview with the great Scotty Bowman...... It's never too early for a 2011 NFL Mock Draft...... Alex Rodriguez admires Alex Rodriguez...... Could the NHL return to ESPN?...... And people say the Sharks are chokers...... The WWE held their annual draft last night..... Jesse James is out of rehab..... I don't believe this, R-rated movies start cause early drinking says science...... Police barred from penis enlargement

Nothing new: Larry Brown looking for another job (Yahoo Sports)

I agree with this: ESPN needs to change their NFL draft coverage (SI)

Thoroughbred program gives immates a second chance (Boston Globe)

Marshawn Lynch will stay in Buffalo despite crowded backfield (PFT)

Ice Cube made a documentary about the Raiders (Film Drunk)

Watching Jahvid Best highlights is like watching porn for Detroit's Jim Schwartz (With Leather)

Jameer Nelson is the difference between the Magic this year and last year (Fox Sports)

The greatest goal celebration ever (Outside the Boxscore)

This Matador won't be having kids



Bucks mascot's crazy stunt (SB Nation)

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

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

The Links

Sorry folks but there will be no Foul Ball today. I'm going to post the Links and the Baltimore Ravens preview then take off for the weekend. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.

Blake Lively to start off the mourning... Jay Cutler is still a jerk.... "Inglorious Basterds" debuts today.... Twitter will be undergoing some changes.... A man starts to strip off clothes on a plane in mid-air.... 72-year-old pizza shop worker foils robber with a beer can.... Wait! They don't use condoms in porn?.... Cash for clunkers to end Monday.... Three videos today for your pleasure

The worst facial hair in sports. And of course Bobby Jenks makes the list (Detroit 4 Lyfe)

From movies to walk-on at Clemson (The Big Lead)

Pacman is still waiting for a call from an NFL team (PFT)

A quarterback controversy in Kansas City (KC Star)

Cities that could possibly host a World Cup game in the future (Fire Andy Reid Now!)

Oh God! The Red Sox host the Yankees this weekend. I guess I know where the ESPN Sunday Night game will be. (NY Post)

Usain Bolt is insane! (AP)

Andy Reid is at it again (SSReporters)

Another reason to love Nate Robinson (The Big Picture)

A man was tazed and then caught on fire!


Classic video of Steven Stegal as Mason Storm. "I will take you to the bank. The blood bank."


Ochocinco is now a placekicker

The Links

Sienna Miller to start the work week.... Marisa Miller is hot, but she is married to a douche..... A very tragic accident.... Great read on why Obamacare is sinking.... LeAnn Rimes is getting a divorce.... Lance Armstrong finishes 3rd in France.... Crazy Joe Biden is at it again..... 3 lawsuits may change how the NCAA operates

Who are the 100 people banned from ESPN (The Big Lead)

Now Brett Favre has invaded your Sears commercials (Awful Announcing)

Antonio Pierce could be charged in the Plaxico case (PFT)

Kevin Garnett and Peyton Manning are in a Wheaties commercial together. Hell is frozen over (Major League Jerk)

Lamar Odom to sign with Miami? (Balls Don't Lie)

R.I.P. Vernon Forest (Fanhouse)

Two soccer teams going after each other on billboards (Independent)

Great piece on Erin Andrews and female sideline reports (TampaBay.com)

The worst baseball announcer (Stiles Points)

The US embarrassed itself in soccer against Mexico (Fire Andy Reid Now!) Video below

The Links

Kristen Bell..... Evan Rachel Wood nude photos..... Shockingly, the NY Post has no problems posting the nude photos of Erin Andrews from the peephole episode..... Do you approve Obama on health care?.... The GOP looks at Governor races.... NHL must nix the Olympics.... Now Marc Anthony owns a part of the Dolphins, is Madonna next?..... Old man Tim Wakefield to the DL, you know that couldn't last long..... K-Fed to star in a reality show?

Former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon is suing the NCAA for depriving former student-athletes from revenue streams (Yahoo Sports)

I forgot about this. But on last weeks episode of 'Entourage', they spend the entire episode making fun of Seth Rogan. Now he is pissed about it....(MovieLine)

Here's a good reason for never coming chome late from a soccer match (SI)

You have to read this series of posts. The stories are incredible (Basketbawful)

J.P. Losman signs with a UFL team (Niners Nation)

Stephon Marbury keeps getting interesting (Balls Don't Lie)

The Mets are more embarrassing off the field (Daily News)

China isn't happy with the NBA over Yao's foot injury (The Sporting Blog)

Now the Phillies are interested in Cliff Lee (MLB Trade Rumors)

WaPo's Mike Wise interview (Mister Irrelevant)

The Links

Audrina Patridge to start the week..... Colin Powell finally wises up about Obama.... 'Harry Potter' sidekick contracts Hog Flu.... Rasheed Wallace to Boston a good move?.... Dr. James Andrews talks Brett Favre's shoulder.... Why are the A's trading for players?.... The sad case of Timmy Chang

Why the left hates Sarah Palin so much (Legal Insurrection)

Some pictures of Malin Akerman (Sharapova's Thigh)

Only the greatest could have beat Roddick yesterday (Daily Mail)

Steve McNair was one of the most beloved citizens of Nashville (The Tennessean)

Is Avery Johnson the right fit for the Pistons? (Free-Press)

Fun With Klassic Peter King: The Foul Ball Story (Kissing Suzy Kolber)

How is Josh Hamilton an All-Star? (The Big Picture)

A Colombian soccer player shot and killed a mouthy fan. Please don't give Eagles players any ideas (The Guardian)

The Yankees should leave Joba Chamberlain in the bullpen (NY Post)

The WWE was hit again with another wrestler suffering an serious injury (Camel Clutch Blog)

An example of why you should check for camera's before you do something stupid

The Links

Ashley Bulgari to start the mourning.... That South Carolina Governor's press conference was something else.... Obama's Presidency hasn't helped race relations.... Finally! We can get porn on our IPhone.... Shaq has been traded to Cleveland.... The Yankees aren't ready to fire Joe Girardi yet..... U.S. victory over Spain a sign of things to come?

Shaq learns off trade through Twitter (Awful Announcing)

Sexism strikes on Wimbledon's website (Fanhouse)

Top 10 schools producing NBA talent (Real Clear Sports)

Congrats to the LSU baseball team (LSUSports.net)

The ladies love Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer (Busted Coverage)

Proper gym etiquette (The Big Picture)

Of course, when the Giants had Barry Bonds on the team, Dodgers fans booed. But they love and still cheer for Manny (LA Times)

The Mets junior varsity team is better than the varsity team (NY Post)

The Pistons could be major players in free agency (Detroit News)

Transformers 2 movie trailer


ShamWow guy in prison

The Links

We can always use more Megan Fox in our lives.... Obama will throw out the first pitch of the All-Star game... Oregon rolled out their traditional ugly football uniforms... "Jon & Kate" breakup is a huge ratings win.... Several teams are interested in Cardinals Troy Glaus... The Chiefs will finally retire Derick Thomas' jersey

Why colleges are staying away from high school basketball star Lance Stephenson (Daily News)

Phil Jackson may only coach Laker home games next year (SRI)

The best looking wives and girlfriends of the NBA (The Big Lead)

Ryne Sandberg weighs in on Sosa's hall of fame worthiness (MLB Daily Dish)

Happy Birthday J.J. Redick (Third Quarter Collapse)

U.S. Soccer will face a tough battle today in South Africa (Fox Sports)

With Minnesota trading up in the draft, dashes the hopes of Knicks drafting Ricky Rubio (NY Post)

Dave Stewart rips Jose Canseco (Fanhouse)

The worst of November in the NBA (Basketbawful)

Best sports blowups in song

The Links

Here's one of the Kardashian girls- I have never gotten the apeal of these girls, but a lot of people seem to like them..... Nick Swisher more focused on other issues instead of the Yankees.... Check out Corrie Loftin.... Thoughts & Prayers to those who lost loved ones in the Metro crash in D.C..... Did Steve Jobs get a live transplant faster because he is rich?- Typical class warfare article..... Obama signs the Tobacco bill, then promptly lights up a Camel..... Of course Chris Brown reached a plea deal for beating the crap out of Rihanna

R.I.P. Ed McMahon (MSNBC)

Everything you need to know about the coverage of the 2009 NBA Draft (Awful Announcing)

Warren Sapp will appear in a movie as Forest Whitaker's brother (The 7TH Floor)

Washington Nationals third-baseman Ryan Zimmerman speaks to a blog (Federal Baseball)

Donald Fehr's legacy: More money, less ethics (Philly.com)

Soccer gives the residents of Myanmar a reason to hope (Wall Street Journal)

Serena Williams is bringing down Venus Williams' legacy (Fanhouse)

Donald Trump sold back WWE RAW back to Vince McMahon (Camel Clutch Blog)

D-bags Mark Sanchez and Sean Avery battling over the same girl (The Big Lead)

I can't believe someone did this. They made a tribute video to Tim Rattay's career. Needless to say he was the first 49ers quarterback to suck after the team released Jeff Garcia.