D’Antoni asks NBA to eliminate defense, change games to ‘shooting and dunk contests’
The NBA lockout may be in full effect, but Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni is still trying to change some league rules to help better suit his team's strengths.
Red Sox recruit Mothra to attack Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes
Controversy is swirling over Terry Francona’s decision to unleash Mothra against Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s game at Fenway Park. While the Red Sox maintain the move was perfectly legal, Yankees officials are in an uproar.
Roddick plans another early U.S. Open exit to have more time for sex with...
American tennis star Andy Roddick plans to have another early exit from the U.S. Open this year in order to rush home and have sex with his wife, supermodel Brooklyn Decker. Roddick is planning to tank in the second round or possibly pull a hamstring should he make the quarterfinals.
Con Edison unable to restore power to David Wright and Jason Bay
"We had hoped they'd be able to jump start Jason and David, but Con Edison told us they can only do so much," said Mets GM Sandy Alderson. "I suppose we should be happy we have electricity at our stadium, but I was really hoping to find a way we could get a little more pop out of these guys."
Receiver-deprived Giants sign Cris Carter and Shannon Sharpe
"I'm excited to welcome Shannon and Cris to our team and we expect them to become instant playmakers due to the fact that we had no decent receivers or tight ends other than Hakeem Nicks," said coach Tom Coughlin. "Since losing Steve and Kevin, our receiving corps looked pathetic"
Mets and Dodgers to become one team starting next season
The Mets have acquired Matt Kemp and Clayton Kershaw, but not in the conventional way. Starting in the 2012 season, the Mets and Dodgers will be combined to form one “Super Team.”
Eli to sit the rest of preseason and just watch Peyton highlights
“We were simply a mess in game 1 against the Panthers,” said Manning with a sigh. “No third down conversions, linemen flying around like chickens with their heads cut off, a grand total of 36 yards passing. I’m over it. Let David Carr play the rest of the preseason. I’ve got better things to do. I’m going to watch my brother’s highlights.”
