Pardon the cynicism – but really, jurors? Wednesday, New York City jurors have acquitted Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Chris Simms. He is guilt-free in the 30-year-old’s driving-while-high misdemeanor case – he was originally arrested at a sobriety checkpoint last summer. […]
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We’re back on Linux…
YES! This might be the greatest day in the history of The [Five]… save maybe the day I hired Mike Lederer. But truthfully, Linux is the place to be. Okay, so I am slightly biased. I run Linux Mint 10 […]
Andre Ethier halfway there
Okay, so this streak won’t mean anything in a week but humor me for a second. Los Angeles Dodgers’ slugger Andre Ethier extended his hitting streak to 28 games Monday. It puts the sixth-year man halfway to the record 56-game […]
Soccer fans disappoint in Brazil
There are a few reasons why I am slow to completely embrace soccer. I can forget that it’s just not that exciting and that the only person that is allowed to use his hands is the goalie. But it’s the […]
Christian Ponder selected by the Minnesota Vikings – wow.
The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida State quarterback Christian Ponder at the 12th pick in the NFL Draft. Talk about a reach. Perhaps they had no choice. Joe Webb isn’t going to be the guy. Ponder isn’t 100-percent and has a […]
NCAA schools following Title Nein, not Title IX
Call me a pessimist. Or cynical. Or both. But this doesn’t even surprise me. Apparently, all across this great nation of our, NCAA Division I schools are “fudging it” when it comes to athletics. In other news, gravity still exists. […]
Jets’ players attempt to workout
The best news story to come out of the NFL “Laborgate” was this morning at the New York Jets workout facilities. Apparently, Pro Bowl offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson, guard Brandon Moore, wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery, defensive lineman Mike DeVito and […]
Really, Blazer fans?
C’mon Blazer fans. This isn’t San Francisco. I thought Portlanders were above chucking garb. Apparently, I thought wrong. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told reporters, after the Blazers 97-92 win over the Dallas Mavericks, that he was struck in the […]
Jets’ Braylon Edwards says NFL labor dispute may take until summer
Braylon “Zen” Edwards can catch the ball without seeing. And now, he is using his psychic abilities to see into the future. I know what you’re thinking: The future, Conan? “I think it will be settled sometime around July or […]
Latest Details: Frank Martin to Miami rumors get interesting boost
The Frank Martin to Miami rumor mill continues to swirl. This time NBA players are getting in on the talk. Heat forward Udonis Haslem is hoping Kansas State coach Frank Martin has a shot at the helm of the Miami […]