Sure, we’re bummed that the Boston Red Sox blew the ALCS to the stupid Rays didn’t make it to the World Series. It’s not just because we had tickets to the would-be Game 1 at Fenway Park, either. It’s also because we heart the Beantown teams and close-but-no-cigar losses darn near thaw our frozen solid heart. Alas, there’s always a means of consolation. For us, it typically comes in the form of Schadenfreude. When said joy through other people’s misery involves the New York Yankees, so much the better. Case in point? Pitcher Joba Chamberlain’s arrest for alleged drunken driving. (Note the generous, legalese-inspired use of  “alleged.” His blood alcohol limit was .134). Here’s why... [Read more]

We don’t know why, and few on the blogosphere do (from what we’ve read), but South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia got quite the bump . . . from referee Wilbur Hackett Jr.  The mysterious incident took place during Saturday’s game against LSU. This is indeed a head-scratcher. See the WTF? moment for yourself (12s): [Read more]

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin played nice with Tina Fey and company on Saturday Night Live last night. Even so, we were surprised to learn, courtesy of Frank Coffey and the goodfellas at eTrueSports, that the Idaho-born Alaska governor once had another interesting NYC gig . . . “It Was Fun, Gyratin’ And Gruntin’ In Front Of All Them Liberal Media Types” Governor Denies Relationship With Former Knick Charles Oakley New York – Following news that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin secretly signed an incentive-laden, deferred contract to play for the NBA’s New York Knicks beginning November 5th,  eTrueSports has learned of a previous personal and business relationship between Palin and the team.   In... [Read more]

 . . . because she’s a New England Patriots fan. Rachelle Leah, host of MMA reality show UFC All-Access and erstwhile Octagon Ring Girl (you know, the chicks who parade around with the fight cards), is poser-of-the-month in the November 2008 issue of Playboy. Rachelle Leah San Filippo, wearing more clothes here than we presume she is in Playboy. Image: Used with permission of www.newscom.com. The sports connection alone is enough to land Leah a coveted feature on this blog. (Hey! We were thisclose to typing “coveted feature” with a straight face). What really sealed the deal, though, is the fact that she is a fan of the Boston sports teams. In an interview with Dave Hollander of AOL Sports, the MMA darling says: The reason... [Read more]

Are you the type who got really excited when you found out that some of Gisele Bundchen’s ice was up for auction? Or are you the type who can’t understand why people pay big bucks to have second-hand stuff just ’cause it belonged to a celeb? (Guess which camp we’re in.) Either way, we’ve got just the think to make your credit card itchy/make you roll your eyes: David and Victoria Beckham’s possessions showed up on eBay.  Image: Used with permission of www.splashnewsonline.com Now, before you think happy-go-lucky Posh was bitten by the auction bug, we should clarify that the Beckhams themselves didn’t put the items—soccer memorabilia and dresses—on the block. Turns some servants with... [Read more]