Carmelo Anthony Is A Good Role Model

Earlier this morning, Denver Nugget fans probably woke up as jubilant as ever after the Nuggets handily beat the Houston Rockets yesterday 111-94, all but almost guaranteeing a playoff berth.  This afternoon when these same people come home from work they probably won't feel quite the same after learning their beloved star Carmelo Anthony was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Anthony's lawyer was quoted as saying, "Like anyone in a similar situation, Carmelo has to wait for the results of the blood test.  He regrets putting himself in the situation."  To me that means the guy knew he was driving drunk; how stupid can you be.  I may not have the athletic ability to be in the National Basketball Association, but I would hope that I at least have the brains to not drink and drive during a playoff battle with two days left in the regular season.  

As much as I hate Don Nelson, Baron Davis' ugly beard, and the entire Golden State Warrior team, Carmelo Anthony no longer deserves to be in the playoffs.

The Main Reason Why I Don't Play Hockey

Other than the fact that I don't know how to skate well at all and I can't shot a hockey puck, the main reason why I don't play hockey is because I don't want to lose part of my manhood.  

During  the third period of game 1 of the first round NHL playoff series between the Washington Capitals and the Philadelphia Flyers, Flyers' left wing Patrick Thoresen dropped to the ice with about six and a half minutes to go in the game.  In effort to block a shot, his testicles were seriously injured, and to make matters worse the Capitals tied the game up 4-4 in the next few moments as he was ailing on the ice in pain.  To be honest if I was him I wouldn't really have been all that concerned with the goal, I'd only be interested in my own boys.  Thoresen faces possible surgery and even possible removal of one of his testicles.  I can't even fathom that kind of possible pain.

If Mr. Thoresen is stuck with the misfortune of losing a testicle I will make it my personal goal to write another meaningful article on him and do everything in my power to try to get an interview with him.  Godspeed Patrick.

Dirk Nowitzki can be considered clutch starting now...

If you didn't see just watch, especially the 'Dirk didn't deserve the MVP' haters.

Please, I am begging you...

Let me just start by applauding Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz because he was truly the reason that the Jazz were even in the game at the end, but Dirk just one up'd him.  Dirk Nowitzki showed great poise in the fourth quarter of the Mavericks' 97-94 victory tonight combining with Jason Terry to score 25 of the team's 30 fourth quarter points.  In this Western Conference any team that wants to advance deep into the playoffs will need to come through in last quarter of the game; some of this week's big games have really proven that true.

04/09

Phoenix 96, SA 79 - 24-11 Phoenix Sun scoring advantage in the 4th quarter

04/06

Dallas 105, Phoenix 98 - 27-9 Dallas Maverick scoring advantage in the 4th quarter

Did I mention the actual playoffs haven't even started yet?

This year's Western Conference playoffs will be the fiercest in a long time, maybe ever.  Wouldn't it be something if all four top teams in the West were upset in the first round of the playoffs; if it ever was to happen, it would be now.

Here We Go Again Late Morning Daily Links

Last week there was some speculation that Brett Favre might come back to the NFL for a team other than the Green Bay Packers, but Favre quickly shot those rumors down.  This time the stir is being caused by Favre from an interview a few days ago.  In a news story from Biloxi's Sun Herald he interviewed with a reporter and said that he might come back next season for the Packers, if they need him. (Here Favre Goes Again)

The Masters, one of golf's great tournaments, starts today and Awful Announcing offers us some reasons on why we should watch it.  Other than Tiger Woods... (Watch the Masters)

Last Thursday, a girl named 'Alexa Rodriguez' was attacked by a hawk while touring Fenway Park in Boston, and honestly I am surprised that this story wasn't a bigger deal. (When Hawks Attack)

Empty the Bench has a great list of the NBA's top comeback players of the year. (Empty the Bench)

I don't know if everyone saw the baseball scores from last night, but the San Francisco Giants actually pitched a 1-0 shutout over the San Diego Padres. (See it, believe it)

Speaking of Barry Bonds, Roto Arcade has some news that the Detroit Tigers might be looking at signing him and they believe if they do than it will be a big mistake. (Keep Bonds Unemployed)

Top 10 Awesome Fan Signs in Sports

Here is your fifth installment of a new column called 'Top 10 Things In Sports', a new weekly article that I write. Every time we go to sports games there are always fans holding signs that try to be funny, be offensive, or get themselves on tv. Here is your list of the Top 10 Awesome Fan Signs at live sporting events.

Needless to say, most of these signs probably didn't get on tv.

#10 The Biggest Idiot Ever
 

It's a great sign, but the stupid egg roll one next to it kind of diminishes it.  Where he lost points in sitting next to a douche bag, he gained back from use of creativity.

#9 Bench It Like Beckham

 

This picture is from one of the MLS games that David Beckham sat out last season.  I was there so I can say that it was a great game for the MLS, but everyone there didn't pay sixty bucks to see the MLS, they paid to see David Beckham.

#8 Everyone Hates Duke
 
I think the title serves this picture just fine.

#7 His Brother is the Dumb One
 

This sign does it's job; it's witty and everyone around the guy is laughing with (at) him. 

#6 Killing 2 Birds with 1 Stone
 

There aren't many signs out there that effectively insult the men's and women's basketball coach at a school in one shot.  Nice job, fake afro guy.

#5 It May Not True, But It's Still Funny
 

A great sign overall: nice grade-A diss and a thumbs up stamp of approval from the guy on the left.  This guy does lose some points on the lack of historical research however; the first woman to graduate from Purdue wasn't until 1878.

#4 To Sidney Crosby: You Have A Secret Admirer
 

Well that's just plain dirty.  The five hole is the space between the goal-tender's legs, if you didn't know that already... so hopefully you get the joke now... 

#3 The Guy Got Ejected
 

The man needs to get some kind of award for that kind of determination; right behind Isiah Thomas, niiiccee.  He got ejected, imagine that.  At least the guy got on the cover of The New York Times.

#2 Mangino Is A Big Man
 

In case you have never seen a picture of Kansas football head coach, Mark Mangino, here is some eye candy for you.  I just want to know how this guy got 'World's Largest Underwear' stitched on there.  Perhaps he is a fashion major...

#1 Best. Sign. Ever.
 

This will go down as one of the all-time greats.  The element of surprise is executed perfectly and it's even better because the Indian guy has no idea what's going on.  Good job man, you are truly the king.

Olympic Torch Late Morning Daily Links

Today the Olympic torch will take a stroll through the city of San Francisco in it's only U.S stop before heading to the Beijing Olympics later this year. If you are in the San Fran area this morning I encourage you to make a cool sign and join the protest. Maybe you'll get on TV. Google has even made a guide for the international traveling protestor. (Google's Guide to Protesting the Olympic Torch)

This time of the year there are always tons of stupid brackets made, but 'Why Don't we Get Drunk and Blog' has interesting one going on looking for the worst top sports blog on the web. I encourage everyone to rock the vote. (Suckiest Sports Blog)

After seeing Roy Williams in a shirt endorsing the Kansas Jayhawks at the National Championship, some people are starting to think that he isn't full of shit after all. I am definitely going to have to beg to differ on that one. (Roy Williams' Divided Loyalties)

Eli Manning is getting married soon to his longtime sweetheart, how adorable. (We Gonna Get Married)

Supposedly a report has just been announced that Kevin Love and Darren Collison will in fact leave UCLA for June's NBA draft. UCLA may be hard-pressed to achieve failure in the Final Four again next year. (ESPN)

Not that anybody watches hockey in America, but Sports Opinion has their take on the first round of the NHL playoffs that are set to begin tonight. (NHL Playoff Preview)

John Calipari Owes This Guy Dinner

The last few weeks John Calipari, Memphis basketball coach, has declared war on the media.  Anytime anyone in the media has brought up the free-throw situation to Calipari he has done his best to rip them to pieces and go on the defensive.  Do yourself a favor and watch these videos so you lose all respect that you once had for John Calipari.

Here is an interview with a guy on ESPN news, and you almost have to feel bad for the guy.  Johnny boy tore him to shreds.

Here is a separate video of Calipari interviewing with 'Mike and the Mad Dog'.  Calipari avoided the free-throw talk and instead mentioned D.J. Augustin throwing up a free-throw air ball at the end of Texas' loss to Memphis.  Calipari then proceeds to tell this radio guy that if one of his players (specifically Derrick Rose) misses a game winning free-throw than he'd buy him dinner.  Last night with 10.8 seconds left in the game, Rose missed a free-throw that would have given Memphis a four-point lead and likely put the game out of reach for Kansas.

I say the guy calls up Mr. Calipari and demands a good steak.