Archive for: April 2nd, 2012

Kansas digs hole too deep against Kentucky

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kansas couldn’t come all the way back this time.

Vikings bill clears first hurdle in Minnesota Legislature

After weeks of being stuck in neutral, the drive for a new Vikings stadium finally is moving.  (Maybe the politicians were simply mimicking the team’s offense.) The House Commerce Committee, on a divided vote, decided to advance a bill regarding stadium construction, according to the Duluth News Tribune.  Because, however, the process missed a deadline,…

Joe Lemire: Reds’ Votto may be rare player worth risking 12-year deal on

With first basemen Albert Pujols, Joey Votto and Prince Fielder the 2011 NL Central boasted one of the greatest collections of talent at one position any one division has ever seen, a trio of close-proximity, in-their-prime superstars perhaps exceeded only by 1950s New York when Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and Duke Snider all played center field within the same city limits (though in different leagues).

Gabbert says he played most of rookie season with toe injury

Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert, whose rookie season was underwhelming at best, has an excuse that wasn’t previously disclosed.  According to Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union, Gabbert played most of 2011 with a toe injury. Apparently, those 15-step drops can be hard on the proximal phalanges. If he truly had a toe injury for most…

13 Canned Foods That Have No Business Existing

13 Canned Foods That Have No Business Existing Canning was one of the greatest inventions of all time, allowing us to preserve and enjoy all kinds of food. Then some smart asses canned all this crap and ruined it for the rest of us.

Video: N.O.R.E. – The Road To Crack On Steroids (Episode 2)

In the second installment of N.O.R.E.’s On The Road To ‘Crack On Steroids’ vlog series, N.O.R.E. speaks on collaborating with Wale, RZA & others for his upcoming Crack On Steroids mixtape and gives us a preview of his “Hare Krishna” track that features RZA. Will Pharrell make the mixtape? Who are some of the features & producers on the mixtape? Watch as N.O.R.E. answers these questions in this interview segment. Crack On Steroids drops this Easter Sunday exclusively through LiveMixtapes.

Previously: Episode 1

Cain gets $127.5M from Giants

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Matt Cain pondered his future, staying put in San Francisco where his career took off became the top option.

Ex-NFL QB Leaf arrested for second time

HELENA, Mont. (AP) –Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf was arrested again Monday, just days after he posted bail on similar charges that he burglarized a home and stole prescription drugs, authorities said.

Seahawks confirm “new age” look coming Tuesday

When the new Nike-manufactured NFL uniforms are unveiled on Tuesday at an event in Brooklyn, Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor will be sporting the team’s new game attire. The team’s website confirms that the Seahawks are getting a brand-new look, their first since 2002. Cornerback Walter Thurmond, who knows a thing or two about creative football…

Police in Ky. warns hoops revelers to watch step

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Police were forcefully warning Kentucky fans that a repeat Monday of the dangerous weekend celebrations wouldn’t be tolerated for the game to decide college basketball’s national champion.