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More Thursday Linkage

Let’s give you a few more links on this Thursday. It appears the Kelly Tilghman controversy isn’t going away. Newsday’s…

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Bud Selig Gets An Extension

After presiding over the Steroid Era, baseball owners voted to give Bud Selig more time as commissioner of baseball. The…

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Mini Pony of the Day 1-17-08

Sorry for the late start. I’m getting a big post together for later today. Promise. Its solid. That mini pony…

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It’s official, Titans rehire the Dinger

The Titans have announced Mike Heimerdinger has been hired as the new offenive coordinator, a role he held with the…

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It’s the Thursday Links

Trying to get these out while my talkative employee is out. He just won’t shut up. Anyway, let’s get you…

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Twins Will Trade Santana Before Spring Training

A Twins official told the Star Tribune that Johan Santana will be traded before the start of spring training. The…

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Bzzzz!

The Minnesota Swarm lacrosse team played their 2008 Home Opener last Saturday night. It was a lovely way for fans…

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Wolves Updates 1/17 Part 2

From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: Randy Foye won’t be on the road trip, but he will be at Target Center continuing…

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Green to defend Slam Dunk title

From Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site: Gerald Green has accepted the NBA’s invitation to defend his slam dunk title at this year’s…

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Vargas avoids arbitration; gets $3.6 million

Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reported Tuesday that right-handed starter Claudio Vargas came to terms with the Brewers just three days…

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Sox, Pats, Celts

Doug Mirabelli is officially back in the fold. In other news, I put a shirt on earlier today. Saw a…

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Blowing up College Football (Part 3)

So, we’ve established a tournament and reorganized all of the conferences. What’s next? Well, we had to figure out who…

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Hell has frozen over….Gamecocks win

Talk about a strange night as the snow comes down in the Upstate (hoping for no work on Thursday) and…

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PLAY BRADSHAW AND WIN THE GAME

This is very simple. Start Bradshaw and you win the game. Until that last “prevent offense” possession, Bradshaw was in…

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Get Up Early Or Stay Up Late

The first regular season game for the Red Sox will take place on March 25 and the game is scheduled…

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Empty Sea of Blackness

I miss you football. I miss you so. . . much. I started getting really bored tonight because my wife…

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Wednesday Night Links

I’ll give you some links tonight before I do a few other things. Starting with Michele Greppi of TVWeek, she…

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Weather update, injury update, random comments

Injury Update:Sam Madison (abdominal) and Kevin Dockery (hip flexor) did not practice today. Aaron Ross participated in the workout on…

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The Amazing Race 12 – Season Finale Preview #2

Thanks to puddin over at Reality Fan Forum, we find this latest preview for Sunday’s season finale. Looks like Ron…

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Paw Prints – Women’s Roundball & Gridiron News

Well I have some good news and bad news regarding a few UConn athletes. The bad news is that women’s…

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All-Star balloting needs fixing

Every year, several deserving players are left off the All-Star rosters, and it seems fans, especially those in China, will…

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Garrett Leaning Towards Staying in Dallas

The Baltimore Sun is speculating that Garrett has narrowed his decision to signing with the Ravens or returning to the…

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I still say he stays…

There have been reports all over that Dungy is in fact leaving the team, but he’s denying that he’s made…

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Video link

This one’s for all of you out there who can’t stand Dallas as much as I can’t stand Philly. Giants…

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Garrett Remains Unsigned, Jerry’s On The Clock

Alright, Jerry Jones has made some genius offseason moves in signing Terrell Owens in 2006, and then in 2007 he…

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Primetime & Late Night Viewing Picks

Australian Open, Day 4 – Tennis Channel, 7 p.m.College Basketball/Duke at Florida State – ESPN, 7 p.m.College Basketball/Virginia Tech at…

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Foye’s return to full practice pushed back

From Jerry Zgoda/Star Tribune: Foye was aimed at fully participating in practice either today or Thursday, but now it looks…

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Mini Pony of the Day 1-16-08

I know I’ve used this little guy before. But in picture form. Got it.

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’08 Outlook for J.D. Drew

’07 Season: You could sum up J.D.’ s season by watching a clip of a weak grounder to second to…

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