Sportsman of the Year

The Sports Illustrated 2010 title of Sportsman of the Year goes to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. Brees pulled out the Superbowl win this year and has done so much to rejuvenate the New Orleans community.

Communication is the Answer

Lebron James' move to the Miami Heat with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh has not lived up to the hype. The team is 10-8, there are rumors of mutiny against the coach, and the superstars talents continue to clash on the court. Well, there was a glimmer of hope for this squad in their win yesterday against the Washington Wizards. Lebron had 20 points in the first half and Wade dominated in the second.

So whats the reason for the clear turnaround? James and Coach Spoelstra say communication is the key. The two met before the game to discuss the team's situation and the Coach stated that he hopes to continue to meet and create a better flow of conversation between all the players, including Wade and Bosh.

Sure, communication is beneficial. But doesn't the Heat realize that they only beat the Wizards, one of the worst teams in the NBA? The Wizards are 5-11 and their best player, John Wall, was sidelined for the game!

What do Tom Brady and Rex Ryan Have in Common?

They are both married to Supermodels!

Rex Ryan had some fun with the press yesterday while discussing this week's rematch between the NY Jets and New England Patriots. Ryan, the comedic loud mouth heavyset coach of the Jets, said yesterday that, "I never realized how similar that I am to Tom Brady. I mean, the obvious physical appearance would be the first thing. The fact that he's married to a supermodel? Hello?" Ryan then revealed a picture of his wife in InStyle magazine modeling NFLShop clothes and grinned revealing, "Yeah, I'm also married to a supermodel."

Sure, Mrs. Ryan does not match Gisele's modeling career with her NFL ad, but gotta give her mad props. Guess Brady's got nothing on Ryan.

Interesting Sports Moments from the Weekend

• Andre Johnson received the game ball against the Tennessee Titans, despite being ejected for a brawl against Cortland Finnegan. Johnson received the ball for catching 60+ catches in a season for the eighth year in a row.Bad timing for Coach Kubiak - nothing like rewarding a player for beating the crap out of a competitor and risking a suspension in a critical game this week!
• Boise State, after arguing for years that they deserve a chance to play for the BCS title, lost to Nevada in a heartbreaker, ending the team's perfect season. The whole team is to blame for losing a 17 point lead, but the Boise State kicker, Kyle Brotzman, took the heat for missing not only an easy field goal in regulation but another one in overtime! Members of the university felt so bad for the heat the kicker was taking that they even started a facebook group in support of him.
• The only light that the miserable Buffalo Bills have seen this season is through receiver Steve Johnson. Yet, in an unbelievable overtime match up against the tough Pittsburgh Steelers, Johnson was delivered the perfect ball in the endzone and dropped it, subsequently losing the game. Johnson accepted the blame, but later tweeted that he blamed the play on God. Of course he never thanked God for the three touchdowns he caught last week...

Brawl on the Field

The bullying craze is now making its way to the football field. Sure, throughout the league's history players have trash talked and gotten away with petty jabs, but this week the bullying came to a head in the Houston Texans match up against the Tennessee Titans.

Titans cornerback, Cortland Finnegan, had been pestering Texans receiver Andre Johnson all game. Johnson told Finnegan to stop taking out his frustration on him. Yet, Finnegan took the bullying another step by pushing Johnson's facemask. Johnson lost his cool and ripped off Finnegan's helmet, landing two solid punches in Finnegan's face. Finnegan was able to take off Johnson's helmet before refs broke it up. The brawl was intense and would have been a contender for best fight even in the NHL.

The players were ejected from the game and are awaiting a ruling from the league regarding fines and potential suspension for their behavior. Johnson immediately apologized after the game for his actions and accepted full responsibility.

Reminds me of Lindsey Lohan's "Cady Heron," fighting the Plastics in "Mean Girls." But a fine by the NFL will unlikely deter NFLers from trashtalking, like "Ms. Norbury's' (Tina Fey's) fuzzy assembly did for the high school mean girls.

Young's Stupidity Will Cost Him Year at Tennessee

Prior to being drafted, quarterback Vince Young's intelligence was tested, along with the other draft prospects that year, using the Wonderlic Test. Young scored a 6 out of 50 on the test, where teams look for QBs scoring 20 and above. This test did not significantly hurt Young's draft position, but the team that drafted him, the Tennessee Titans, are now probably questioning their decision.

During the Titans loss Sunday, Coach Jeff Fisher, pulled Young from the game after he injured his thumb. Young subsequently threw a tantrum by tossing his pads and helmet into the stands, arguing with Fisher in the locker room, and ultimately storming out. Young claims he was simply frustrated at Fisher for lacking confidence in him to return to the game. Well, Fisher clearly knew what he was dealing with, because Young's thumb injury ultimately required season ending surgery.

Since the incident, Young has been banned from attending all team meetings. (He is still allowed to undergo therapy on his thumb at the facility pursuant to NFL rules.) Clearly, Fisher is fed up with Young's 6 year old intelligence, because the childlike tantrums are not going to work for a starting NFL quarterback.

Titans owner will have a decision to make - keep respected coach Fisher for approx. $3 million next year or Young for $15 million. This is one of those times where the sale item is much superior to the full-priced. Guess Young will have to do some shopping for a new team next season...Maybe this time he will hire an agent with a higher score on the Wonderlic than himself.

Yesterday's College Basketball Milestones

Some College Basketball Highlights:

• Duke's Coach K had his 800th win at Duke! He is the third coach to have that many wins at one school. Coach K's total win record is 873. Coach K is the only coach in history to win a college championship, World Championship, and Olympic Gold. His win count should continue to rise as Duke is a favorite again this year for the title.
• Something athletic for Skidmore and South Vermont to be proud of - the teams faced off with Skidmore taking the win in the 7th overtime! This ties an NCAA record for most overtime periods.
• Texas Coach, Rick Barnes, had his 500th win. He is the 50th coach in NCAA history to hit this milestone.

Dennis Rodman Hits New Low

Dennis Rodman, former flamboyant basketball star, (also previously married to Carmen Electra) called into a radio show yesterday while receiving oral sex. Rodman contacted the show to discuss the situation with the Miami Heat. Before being able to express any real opinion, Rodman was continuously interrupted and flustered by a woman in the background. When asked by the host what was going on, Rodman stated that the woman was "sucking something."

So this is how Rodman gets headlines now - embarrasses a woman by calling into a radio show while she is pleasuring him. Is Rodman so desensitized to to sexual pleasures that he must now be a real a-hole in order to get a rise? This is not outrageous, but pathetic.

Vikings Fire Coach Childress

Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings have had, to say the least, a dissappointing season. Coming off of big hopes from making it to the NFC Championship game last season and getting Favre back in the game, the team has failed to perform this season with a record of 3-7. Vikings owner responded to the failures by firing head coach, Brad Childress, yesterday. Even though the head coach usually takes the heat for the players' inability to perform, this firing seemed rooted in a personality conflict between Childress and his players.

In response to Childress' firing and the promotion of defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier to head coach, players consistently mentioned the respect and good vibes they get from Frazier, implicating the uncomfortable relationship shared with Childress. Hopefully, Frazier can get a hold on the bickering and finger pointing on and off the field, or his tenure will be quite short as well.

Just quite unfortunate for Childress who was forced to take Favre back, and then gets sacked for Favre's weak performance. Childress taking the fall for Brett Favre's poor playing, is a bit like Jen Sterger taking the fall for Favre's illicit behavior...When will Favre realize the pain he is causing others by forcing his lost Superbowl dreams?

Agent Boras Scrutinized

Since making it big by representing players like Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez ("A-Rod), competing agents have hoped for a day to catch agent Scott Boras in illegal activity. Boras has dominated the baseball market for many years, making it difficult for other agents to compete. Well now, those agents may have a chance for a little break...

Boras is now being questioned for making illegal payments to prospective players in the Dominican Republic. The NY Times reports that Boras has made payments to prospects in the Dominican that violate the Union's rules for agents. Agents are only allowed to give loans of less than $500 to prospects unless disclosed to the Union. This regulation is designed to minimize the dependence a prospect has on an agent. Boras allegedly provided players in the Dominican of upwards of $70,000!

It is unclear what punishments, if any, Boras will receive from the Union, but this activity will not go unnoticed.

Note: Boras' alleged payments to Dominican prospects are more carefully scrutinized than those made by investors and hedge funds as reported earlier this week. This is due to the additional dependency players have on the expertise of agents, as well as, the regulations agents are subject to within the confines of the Union.

Eagles Fly Over the Giants

Last night, the NY Giants faced the Philadelphia Eagles for the top spot in the NFC East. There has been so much misdirected hype over the Giants this year, that there was a glimmer of hope that the Giants could actually topple Vick and the Eagles yesterday.

The game started slow for the Giants, but the defense did manage Michael Vick in a way no team has been able to do thus far. In the second half, the Giants offense woke up and was up by one point with the ball with a chance to seal the win. QB Eli Manning, had a chance for a first down and ran for it (something he typically fails to do). Yet, as he got the first down and went to the ground to end the play, he dove, instead of slid, and fumbled the ball! Of course, the Eagles recovered and the game was history...

Eli made a rookie mistake by diving instead of sliding for the first down. (If he had slid, the fumble would not have happened and he would have been down, meaning the Eagles could not recover the ball.) Not only did Eli make an enormous mistake by diving, but he was so un-athletic he could not even hold onto the ball as he dove! Anyone who has been on a Slip n' Slide could have handled the ball. The Giants are now in seventh place in the NFC instead of on top as anticipated. Maybe now the experts will realize that Eli is a dumbfounded doofus, Coach Coughlin cannot manage his team's turnovers (there were 5!), and the Giants are unable to find anyone who can run with the ball.

Coughlin said that in reference to the turnovers, "[n]o one seems able to do anything about it." Well if the head coach is admitting defeat in managing his squad, maybe the owners should start with replacing his position. Cowher, anyone?

The Jets are the Real Deal

Mark Sanchez and the NY Jets proved themselves yesterday to be a legit Superbowl contender. After escaping some weak teams in lucky overtime losses, the Jets came from behind yesterday to take down the strong Houston Texans. With less than a minute left in the game Sanchez marched down the field to score a beautiful touchdown with ten seconds left on the clock. The composure and passing game for Sanchez made me believe that the Jets may be for real.

With this win, it may be a good time for you to jump on the J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets bandwagon. Not sure who to root for this season and waiting for a good winner to stand by? Go with the Jets. But to do so, you gotta learn the Jets celebratory dance in order to fit in, so here goes:

1. Put your arms straight out to your sides

2. Start running

3. Tilt your body from left to right as you run, mimicing a jet flying through the air (your arms are the wings)

2010 Titles Claimed

This weekend was a major sports weekend with both the Major League Soccer and NASCAR finals taking place in Toronto and Florida, respectively. Here is the rundown of what you missed:

Major League Soccer 2010 Championships - The MLS Cup:

The Colorado Rapids took on FC Dallas in Toronto, an exciting new location for the MLS finals. The teams were tied going into the second overtime, but a Rapids substitute Macoumba Kandji got the ball, drove inside, beat a Dallas defender and took a shot . . . the ball subsequently deflected off of a Dallas defender's, George John's, thigh and over the head of his own goalkeeper! John was charged with an "own goal," meaning he scored on his own team! Tough way to lose, but definitely part of the game . . . This was Dallas' first time playing for the Cup and Colorado's first MLS championship title.

NASCAR 2010 Sprint Cup:

Jimmie Johnson won his fifth consecutive title, after heading into the race in second place. Johnson just made fewer mistakes than his competitors and it looks like he can't be stopped. Are we impressed with Johnson's milestones or are we longing for someone else to take win? Please, someone step up to the plate to break the boredom of Johnson's streak.

US Investors Look to Latin Baseball Futures

The NYTimes ran an interesting article yesterday revealing the new investment of some big players in Domincan Republic youngsters. The idea is that the investors and hedge funds front money now for young baseball prospects in the DR with the hope of receiving a big payday when the youngster gets signed to the MLB. These investors furnish trainers with facilities and resources to train boys in their young teens. When the player is then signed to a MLB team, the investors receive 50% of the player's bonuses (while an agent only gets 15%).

Sounds interesting, but is it exploitation of these desperate young teens? Many of the boys forgo formal schooling for this baseball training and are rumored to possibly being intertwined in steroid use. Moreover, the facilities vary between the camps, from state-of-the-art to cramped quarters resembling a prison with barbed wire.

The bottom line is that there is no regulation of investment in Latin baseball futures as there are in other investments. With this investment, boys are encouraged to forego schooling and other opportunities to make US investors a profit. Money is money and as usual it seems to put our priorities a bit out of whack.

NASCAR Finish Line

Sunday, 1 p.m., is the final showdown of the 2010 season in NASCAR: The Sprint Cup. This year's season finale is the closest since 2004, with youngster Denny Hamlin showing a 15 point lead over veteran Jimmie Johnson and a 46 point gap over Kevin Harvick. It is impossible to figure out how the points are calculated - let's just say that it isn't only about winning the race - so who knows how to predict this one. Yet, the stress is immense and one that Johnson is comfortable with, while Hamlin's composure will make or break his crowning achievement.

NFL Weekend Match Ups

Here is what to watch this weekend:

• New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts: The rivalry is renewed this week as QBs Tom Brady and Payton Manning face off. This year, the Pats have the momentum while the Colts are plagued with injuries. However, Payton is sure to have some tricks up his sleeve.
• Baltimore Ravens vs. Carolina Panthers: This is sure to be a thrashing, as the Ravens face the Panthers who are starting a stay-at-home dad as their QB. Brian St. Pierre the new QB for Carolina was at home last week taking care of his kids prior to being signed. Not sure navigating carpool will prepare him to read a defense.
• NY Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles: This is the game of the week with the NFC East top spot on the line. Michael Vick is coming off a superhuman week that he is unlikely to ever repeat, despite the numerous injuries on the Giants lineup. Eli better step it up and earn that $90 million plus.

Let me know on Monday what games you caught a glimpse of...

Ron Gardenhire: Finally a Bride

After always being a bridesmaid and never a bride, Minnesota Twins manager, Ron Gardenhire, finally won manager of the year in the American League. Gardenhire led the Twins to their sixth AL Central title in nine seasons. He had previously been the runner-up for the honor five times.

Bud Black, the manger for the San Diego Padres, won the award for the National League

Jeter: An Old Man Wanting Security

Derek Jeter, the hotshot shortstop for the NY Yankees is now a free agent (meaning he can sign with any team). Jeter just completed the 10th year of his deal with the Yankees, and has been offered a new three-year deal worth $21 million per year (the same amount he earned in the last year of his 10 year deal).

Jeter, however, is hesitant to sign on the dotted line as he is eager to have a deal for five or six years, since he is getting up there at 37 years of age, the oldest starting shortstop in the league. Moreover, Jeter's batting numbers have been decreasing and he sure needs to lock in the cash before additional old age sets in.

Seems like Jeter is also trying to reel in a leading lady with his new found maturity, as he has been seen frolicking around Los Angeles with girlfriend actress Minka Kelly. (Engagement rumors are swirling around these two.) Jeter may have gone steady wtih the Yankees throughout his adult life, but the opposite is true in his dating world. Click here and on the link for "Derek's Women" (midway down on the right) for a refresher on his dating forays. (Note: these are only the relationships he had with celebrities - it's kinda gross to think about all the other women that have come his way over the years.)

Parker and Longoria Split

Just as we were celebrating the engagement of Ochocinco and his "basketball wife," another real life NBA player companion, Eva Longoria, filed for divorce from bball player Tony Parker. Longoria filed the divorce papers yesterday in Los Angeles after three years of marriage.

It is rumored that Parker's infidelity led to the divorce. Most recently, Parker has allegedly been having an affair with an ex-teammate's wife, Erin Barry. Longoria found numerous text messages on Parker's phone between her husband and Barry. (Barry and her husband Brent are currently going through their own divorce proceedings.) There are also additional rumors of Parker having an affair earlier in their marriage with a woman through facebook.

Guess Eva has learned that once a cheater, always a cheater!

Ochocinco Put a Ring On It

Chad Ochocinco, the receiver for the Cincinnatti Bengals, or better known as the VH1's "Ultimate Catch," just proposed to his girlfriend Evelyn Lozada. Lozada is known also from reality television, with her role on "Basketball Wives." (Maybe now she can also star in "Football Wives.") Ochocinco proposed with a 10 carat ring leading Lozada to tweet, "I'm no rabbit but 10 carats looks good on me!! Let the hating begin . . ."

What a classy one...Clearly no match for Waitey Katey. Hopefully Vh1 will pick up a reality series about their engagement, wedding, and life as newlyweds!

College Basketball Tip-Off

Since college students like to make everything a party, it only makes sense for the college basketball tip-off to be a 24 hour affair around the country. The games started last night at 11:59 p.m. EST and will end around 1:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday.

Of all the match ups the one to take note of is the women's game between No. 1 ranked Connecticut and No. 2 ranked Baylor. UConn is currently on a 79 game win streak after destroying Holy Cross on Sunday. Yet, it is this game against Baylor that will be the first test of UConn's abilities this season after losing three starters from last year's squad. Check out the game on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. EST.

Note that UConn has not lost since April of 2008! And the team is only nine games short of the UCLA men's basketball win streak record of 88 games. This win streak is definitely more impressive than "Mad Men"'s three peat for the Emmy for best drama.

Vick's Redemption

I got some slack the last couple days for choosing not to highlight this week's Monday Night Football match up between rivals Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles. Interestingly, the complaints came from Skins fans who wanted more attention for their team that has finally shown a bit of spark after years of disappointing performances. Well, maybe I should have previewed the MNF game, but not for the sake of Skins fans, because it was Eagles quarterback Michael Vick that came alive and dominated the field.

Vick scored a record SIX touchdowns in the game leading the Eagles to a 58-29 victory. He is the first quarterback to score four passing touchdowns, two rushing (running) touchdowns, and have at least 300 yards passing and 50 yards rushing in one game. Moreover, Vick still has not turned over the ball all season! The Eagles are now tied with the NY Giants for first place in the division and the two will face off next weekend.

What is even more ridiculous about Vick's performance last night, is that it followed the news of the Redskins signing their quarterback, Donovan McNabb, who used to be the Eagles star QB, to a five year $78 million deal (with $40 million guaranteed)! McNabb previously got benched, threw three interceptions, and embarrassingly lost, but clearly he is the real winner with the money rolling his way. Some say Vick got redemption last night for his dog fighting days, but ultimately it will come down to a new multi-million dollar contract for him to feel back on top.

NFL Week 10 - What to Watch

Here are some highlights for the match ups in the NFL this weekend:

• NY Jets v. Cleveland Browns: For the last decade no one has ever thought of the Browns as a threat, yet with their win last week against Brady and his Pats, the Jets are taking an extra look at what the Browns have to offer. This is a significant match up for the Jets, as their head coach, Rex Ryan, faces off against his twin brother, the defensive coach for the Browns.
• Tennessee Titans v. Miami Dolphins: Watch for the debut of Randy Moss on the Titans. This is his third team of the season - an unprecedented feat in the NFL. Hopefully he can make this relationship work as it is likely his last chance in the NFL.
• The Atlanta Falcons won last night to get the best record in the NFC. Can the NY Giants stay at the top with a win against Dallas? Dallas is in the pooper this season, but their rivalry with the Giants is strong and with a new coach this week maybe there will be some fire.
  

Smart Business Decision?

X Games star, Travis Pastrana, is making a move to NASCAR. The X Games phenom won over the crowd and earned the awards, first on two wheels and then on four. Pastrana now intends to race Toyota cars in NASCAR races starting next year. Pastrana has yet to be approved by NASCAR, but seems to have all the other pieces in place.

Sure NASCAR is a much stronger money making machine than the X Games, but will Pastrana's talents carry over? It's too soon to tell whether Pastrana will take home the cup, but there is sure to be an increase in the female demographic tuning in to NASCAR races with that scruff and charm.

Pacquiao v. Margarito

This weekend, boxer Manny Pacquiao will continue his run for a title in his eighth weight class! (Boxers are matched up based on size so imagine a guy fitting into eight classes throughout his career and winning them all! One word: unprecedented.) Pacquiao will fight Mexican boxer, Antonio Margarito who has only recently been caught up in a cheating scandal. Margarito was found wrapping a plaster like substance in his hand wraps and was subsequently barred and suspended from fighting. Now, as a reward for coming back to the game he is getting his biggest payday yet by fighting Pacquiao. Not exactly the guy you want to get a big check after cheating his way to the top.

I do not expect you to thrown down for this pay per view match, or to support a cheater, but its worth recognizing the achievements of Pacquiao and the risk he is taking by argreeing to fight Margarito - a talented boxer who seriously damages his opponents. Look for the update on Monday for who pulled out this win - maybe the Mexicans will have something to cheer about should Margarito put a halt to Pacquiao's run for a title in his eight weight class.

Important Day in Womens Soccer

We all know that American girls are bad ass when it comes to sports. Sure, we may have more opportunity to play than women in other countries, but nonetheless we pretty much dominate in every arena. Well, unfortunately, that period of endless championships may be coming to an end....

The U.S. Womens Soccer team is facing Costa Rica tonight in a World Cup qualifying match. This is a must win for the U.S. And even if the U.S. wins, they must still win a battle between the Italians in order to make it next year's World Cup. We better get it together, because otherwise we will go from showing up everyone to not even making the show.

Tune in tonight to ESPN2 to watch our women play.

Biggest Party of the Weekend: NYC Marathon

The NYC Marathon is taking over the Big Apple this weekend with the 26.2 mile race through the five boroughs. The event shines the biggest spotlight on distance running, but also showcases a Chilean miner, weatherman Al Roker, and chef Bobby Flay. For many New Yorkers the marathon is considered a nightmare, because of the crowds, but if you can get into the spirit of it, there will be lots of promotions, events, and parties along the course and afterwards to celebrate. Check out this guide to the marathon for ideas on how to take part.

One Last Hoorah for the Single Lady: Zenyatta in the Breeders' Cup

Arguably the best female athlete in the modern era is Zenyatta. True, Zenyatta is a horse, but a horse with a 19-0 record. Zenyatta is racing in the Breeders' Cup today with the hope of ending her career with a 20-0 record. Zenyatta is known for her charge late in the race, ultimately leaving the competition in the dust.

Hopefully this 6 year old mare, an old lady in the horse racing community, can pull out one more win for all the single ladies out there. Because after today, she will be retired to mate and have lots of horseracing babies.

Term of the Day: "Double-Double"

To those Californians reading this, you may be thinking that a "double-double" is a burger at In-n-Out. True, but in sports, a "double-double" is when a player, in one game, accumulates a double-digit amount total in two of five categories: points, rebounds, assists (passing to someone who scores), steals, and blocked shots. These are fairly common achievements by star players in the NBA and NCAA.

Yet, a "triple-double," when a players accumulates a double digit number in three of the five categories, is much more rare. For example, the best player may achieve a tripe-double in 10% of his games in one season.

Well, last night Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, achieved a triple-double in the team's win against the Sacramento Kings. He had double digits in points, rebounds, and assists.

Randy Moss to Tennessee

So the Minnesota Vikings traded for vocal superstar wide receiver Randy Moss and then sent him packing just a couple of weeks later. Despite the team openly regretting the trade, the Tennessee Titans picked up Moss after their no. 1 receiver suffered an injury last week. (Shockingly, no other teams went after the future Hall-of-Famer Moss.)

The Titans are excited about adding Moss to the lineup even though he has almost no respect for authority. Moss wants what he wants and when he doesn't get it, he likes to go against his team, by giving up on the field and speaking out against his coach and teammates. Sounds like a real winner, right?

Well, Jeff Fisher, coach of the Titans, is a solid leader and plans to reign in the rebel. Moss could have a big impact for the Titans who are have a record of 5(wins)-3(losses). The Titans passed on Moss in the 1998 NFL draft, and were not going to let that talent pass by them again, regardless of the size of his ego.

South Carolina's Loss to Kentucky is Sorority Girl's Most Devastating Moment

Although I implore you all to become sports fans, I hope you do not take it to the extreme of this University of South Carolina sorority girl. Her Gamecocks just lost a football game to University of Kentucky (a bit embarrassing since Kentucky football has a disgraceful history) and she is having an emotional breakdown. Watch the video here.

As her boyfriend publicizes this humiliating moment by filming her hysterics and mascara running down her face, she is shocked that her football team previously beat a no. 1 ranked Alabama, yet still lost to Kentucky. She even admits that she would have expected to lose to Kentucky in basketball but not football. Maybe she tailgated a bit too much that day or was upset for other reasons (maybe angry at a boyfriend that would post her breakdown on the Internet), but nonetheless this girl's pathetic, yet hilarious, moment has made her famous.

Don't we all wish we could go back to college, where your worst day is when your football team loses?

French Soccer Coach Sues for Severance

Remember France's embarrasing performance and its aftermath at the 2010 World Cup?

Not only did the French squad fail to make it out of its group, but player Nicolas Aneika was expelled, the team subsequently went on strike, and the coach disrespected South Africa by failing to shake the opposing coach's hand after a match. These "grave errors" led the French soccer federation to fire French coach, Raymond Domenech. Domenech is now suing the federation for $4.1 million in severance pay, claiming he was a scapegoat for the team's performance.

Just when France thought Domenech's turbulent reign was over, he strikes again!

Derrick Rose Sends Thorns

Chicago Bulls basketball star, Derrick Rose, failed to show up to film his cameo yesterday in the show "The Good Wife." Although the show is filmed in NYC, it takes place in Chicago and likes to use local celebrities in cameos. CBS sent a car and booked a flight for Rose to NYC, but when the car arrived at Rose's home in Chicago the driver was told that Rose would not be going to NYC. The Bulls did not have practice on Tuesday so it is unclear why Rose felt as though he could breach his contract with CBS and be a no-show.

Clearly nothing has changed with the new generation of superstars...they still live in their own world.

The SF Misfits are Unlikely Champions!

No one thought that they could do it, but the SF did the impossible and won the World Series last night by beating the Texas Rangers. This is the first title for the Giants since 1954 and the first for the San Francisco Giants, since the team relocated to California from New York. Despite the team's great pitching, the squad is more well known for its hair styles and love of marijuana - quite a good fit for its home city.

Although winning was a bit surreal, the players sound as though they are enjoying a high:

• Closer Brian Wilson with his secret power beard felt "stoic" but that he "want[s] to rage, right now." Not sure how the "rage" is going to happen with his stocisim and slow talking, especially, because all he could say about winning was that it was "sweet."
• Barry Zito reflected on the night saying "Holy Crap, this is pretty special."

Keep the high going, because it may be another 50 years before you can recapture the feeling.

Fired!

After only three weeks, the Minnesota Vikings have placed wide receiver Randy Moss on waivers. Moss is an all-star receiver the Vikings recently traded for in a deal with the New England Patriots. By being placed on waivers, Moss is now available for other teams to scoop up. He has approximately $3.5 million left on his contract, that the Vikings will be liable for should no other team sign Moss.

So to clarify, the Vikings just gave up arguably their best receiver after already relinquishing a draft pick to the Patriots to acquire him, and now may also still have to pay him $3.5 million! This is like giving up your Saturday to drive to the outlets and then deciding after walking through one store that you do not want to shop and you drive home. You give up your Saturday and still come home with no good finds.

Sounds like a completely ridiculous decision. The backstory here, is that Moss is lazy on the field and likes to speak out against his team to the press. In last week's game, Moss arguably gave up a touchdown pass and then complained to the media about the Vikings' game strategy. This is no shocker for the Vikings since Moss has a history of being a spoiled brat, but just unfortunate for Vikings fans who are stuck with the consequences of poor management.

Knocked Off His Throne

For the first time in 281 weeks, Tiger Woods lost his no. 1 ranking in the world of golf. Lee Westwood took over the title after a great 2010. Woods knows he deserved it by failing to win this year amidst his personal troubles. Will Woods ever get back on track? Do we want him to?

NFL Weekend Recap

Here is what you missed....

• Karma for Favre: Despite a busted ankle (two fractures), Favre made his 292nd consecutive start yesterday in New England. Yet, late in the game he got hit hard in the face and was carted off the field with a laceration on his chin. New England ultimately pulled out the win and Favre looked close to having hit rock bottom. Could it be karma for those naughty texts to Jenn Sterger?
• Benched: Sweet old Donovan McNabb, the new quarterback for the Washington Redskins (after being cast out on the street by the Philadelphia Eagles last season), continued to disappoint yesterday in the Skins' loss to the Detroit Lions. Coach Shanahan actually benched McNabb with two minutes left in the game. Odd message to send to your starter - does time out still work on adults?
• Rock Bottom: Dallas lost again yesterday and this time to the weak Jacksonville Jaguars. Yet, vocal owner Jerry Jones continues to claim that coach Wade Phillips' job is safe and secure. If so, then who is to blame for the failure to perform? This year's C'boys are not lacking in the talent department, they just fail to show up week after week. Not going to lie, its nice to get some peace and quiet from those trash talking Dallas fans for a change!

Tune in tonight to Monday Night Football - Houston Texans v. Indianapolis Colts.

Leavin' it to the Youngins

Last night in Game 4 of the 2010 World Series, SF rookie duo, pitcher Madison Bumgarner and catcher Buster Posey, were the first rookie pair to win a World Series game. Bumgarner is only 20 years old - the fourth youngest starter to win a World Series game! His amazing performance last night was mainly due to his incredible ability to throw strikes on his first pitch to each batter (he averaged strikes 50+% of the time in his first pitch during the season, but last night reached 70+%).

Game 5 of the series, which SF now leads 3-1, is tonight in Texas with star pitcher Cliff Lee returning to the stage. Tune in to see whether Cliff Lee can pull it out and keep the Rangers alive.