NFL 2013 Draft Highlights (Kidding! There weren’t any…)

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Since I'm among friends, I'll be honest. Last night's draft was about as exciting as watching my dog sniff for the perfect patch of grass on which to poop. But congratulations, NFL! I watched anyway. The WHOLE damn thing. There was none of the "Houston disses Reggie Bush for Mario Williams" excitement of years past. Sure there was the dejection of Geno Smith, but I'm not such a twisted bitch that I'd take joy in his obvious heartache. (Unless of course he was a Falcons player.) I guess it's something that the number one draft pick is from a no-name school like Central Michigan. I guess.. But is was widely known that the Chiefs had their eye on offensive tackle Eric Fisher. A … [Read more...]

Former Pats Player Saw Marathon Blasts

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Former Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi wasn't just at the Boston Marathon when a pair of bombs went off near the finish line. He saw the bombs and felt them. Bruschi was there with members of his family cheering on a team of runners he had organized. Here's how he described what happened. Tedy Bruschi on marathon explosions … [Read more...]

Sports World Reacts to Boston Marathon Attack

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Every time Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola drops a pass this year, I'll be cheering. Not because I'm a hater but because Amendola has pledged to donate $200 for every dropped pass to a Boston Marathon Relief Fund. But you don't just have to root against Amendola. For every pass he catches, he'll donate $100 to the fund. It's enough to make even a Jets fan cheer on a Patriots player catching the rock from Tom Brady. Amendola's heartfelt gesture is one of the many ways the sports world is reaching out to those affected by the senseless tragedy in Boston. Philadelphia Phillies Outfielder Ben Revere had the message "Pray for Boston" on his glove at last night's game. And check out … [Read more...]

Who Will Replace Faith Hill on SNF?

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Just when we'd all gotten a little addicted to that Faith Hill song that sets the mood for Sunday Night Football, Faith is kicking us to the curb. The country star tweeted that she and NBC are partying ways and she will no longer sing the pregame hype music "Waiting All Day." The song used to annoy me a little but know I must admit, I'm gonna miss her. The question is, who will fill Hill's fabulous high-heeled shoes? Here are a few of our best guesses. Kelly Clarkson She's an All-American girl with a powerful set of pipes and tons of 'tude. She's also a big football fan. The Texas native has never been shy about her love for the Cowboys. Jessica Simpson Assuming she … [Read more...]

Why The Detroit Lions Are Already Over Jason Hason

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It's hard to fill the shoes of a kicker that's been around for more than 20 years. Well, it's usually hard. But the Detroit Lions may have found the perfect answer to replace Jason Hanson, who retired last season. Check out 28-year-old Havard Rugland, a.k.a. "Kickalicious." He's a YouTube sensation and when you check out these moves, you'll see why. Rugland is a former soccer player from Norway but his new home is with the Lions. He just signed a deal with the team to compete with David Akers for the starting job. … [Read more...]