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Profanity in Baseball

Wed, 30 May 2012 01:42:42 -0400

Profanity in Baseball: oldtimefamilybaseball: Sam Miller of Baseball Prospectus has composed the...

"If you are able, save them a place inside of you. And save one backward glance when you are..."

Mon, 28 May 2012 23:17:27 -0400

““If you are able, save them a place inside of you. And save one backward glance when you are...

The L.A. Kings Created A Handy Inforgraphic So The City’s...

Thu, 24 May 2012 22:58:23 -0400

The L.A. Kings Created A Handy Inforgraphic So The City’s Media Will Know Who They Are - Deadspin

I’ve been a huge fan of the L.A. Kings Twitter account since this happened a few weeks ago, and it just keeps getting better.

Infographics are cool. Snark is awesome.

Cool, snarky, awesome infographics? Well, duh, I’m going to repost that.

Phenomenal photo from a recent humanitarian trip to Haiti, where...

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:29:26 -0400

Phenomenal photo from a recent humanitarian trip to Haiti, where 16 USC football players built four houses and brought supplies to schools and families.

I saw some of the players’ instagram photos from the trip, and it’s so inspirational - makes me want to do a lot more to help others who need it.

USC Athletics posted a fabulous video with player interviews and footage from the trip.

(I rarely sit through online videos - of any length - and I watched this one from start to finish. It’s a little long, even for you YouTube fiends, but it’s worth every minute.

But if, like me, you’d prefer to read rather than watch, check out ESPN’s great recap: Haiti humanitarian trip a life-changing experience for USC Trojans)

Emphasis on the "OH"?

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:45:32 -0400

Mike Wise wrote a column for The Washington Post this weekend lambasting the hordes of Baltimore...

My plan was to head to InfieldFest to see The Darkness and...

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:50:00 -0400

My plan was to head to InfieldFest to see The Darkness and Maroon 5, sample a Black-Eyed Susan cocktail, and try to sneak out of Pimlico before the Preakness even happened (my 10-year-old self who dreamed of being a horse racing jockey would be horrified).

I didn’t make it to InfieldFest, but I had a great view of the race from the comfort of my couch, and man, am I glad I did.

That was some finish.

Not sure even Adam Levine could’ve topped it.

(via Kentucky Derby 138 horse profile: I’ll Have Another [Horse racing] | Louisville.com)

Happy Friday, and Go O’s! (Special thanks to @Darrin_Alex...

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:05:48 -0400

Happy Friday, and Go O’s!

(Special thanks to @Darrin_Alex for the pretty picture of my favorite guy! Made my day!)

siphotos: A fisheye camere view of Baltimore Colts QB Earl...

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:36:30 -0400

siphotos:

A fisheye camere view of Baltimore Colts QB Earl Morrall and teammates in huddle during a 1968 practice at Memorial Stadium. (Neil Leifer/SI)

SI VAULT: Morrall is among league’s best backup QBs (11.25.68)

Awesome shot.

I love the SI Vault!

Usain Bolt dumps girlfriend to focus on Games [Read More]

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:15:56 -0400

Usain Bolt dumps girlfriend to focus on Games [Read More]: I mean, sucks for her (maybe)...

nomcakes: seriously though. this. go o’s! My Mother’s...

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:54:24 -0400

nomcakes:

seriously though. this. go o’s!

My Mother’s Day gift to my mama was a new Orioles shirt from the game the other night, featuring the cartoon bird, of course.

1. Because look at him! He’s awesome!!!

2. Because I’d seen this chart and there ain’t no way I’m going with boring lifelike bad luck bird.

Hope all you mamas out there had a lovely Mother’s Day!

Date night w/ my fave dude (JJ Hardy!) (Taken with instagram)

Sat, 12 May 2012 20:09:20 -0400

Date night w/ my fave dude (JJ Hardy!) (Taken with instagram)

Hey Saturday night. Go O’s! (Taken with instagram)

Sat, 12 May 2012 19:45:03 -0400

Hey Saturday night. Go O’s! (Taken with instagram)

(via smokeporch) Reaching out…. Touching...

Fri, 11 May 2012 14:09:57 -0400

(via smokeporch)

Reaching out….

Touching me….

Touching youuuuuu?

Happy Friday, kids.

baltimoresportsreport: citythatbreeds: dowdyinsweatshirts: Why...

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:25:02 -0400

baltimoresportsreport:

citythatbreeds:

dowdyinsweatshirts:

Why do I like this advertisement so much?

Because it rules!

Normally bleeding orange and purple means you should see a doctor IMMEDIATELY. Not if you’re from Baltimore.

Is it weird? I thought it was just normal.

Love it!

Josh Hamilton turns baseball field into Slip 'n Slide [Watch]

Wed, 09 May 2012 22:27:44 -0400

Josh Hamilton turns baseball field into Slip 'n Slide [Watch]: Ok, so I like him again. That was...

I’ve always liked Josh Hamilton - the hair, the tattoos,...

Wed, 09 May 2012 00:25:02 -0400

I’ve always liked Josh Hamilton - the hair, the tattoos, the pretty smile, even (especially?) the bad boy past.

I remember cheering for him like crazy during the ‘08 Home Run Derby, when he set a record with 28 HRs.

I was definitely not cheering tonight, when he hit FOUR in one game against the O’s.

It’s quite a feat, and if he’d hit that many in a single game against any other team, I’m sure this post would be about how awesome Hamilton is and how much I enjoy watching him, complete with photos of him looking hot.

Unfortunately, he hit them against the O’s, and I’m more annoyed than impressed. Four home runs in one game is pretty cool - but not when your pitchers are the ones giving them up.

(via Texas Rangers’ Josh Hamilton hits four home runs vs. Orioles - thestar.com)

Junior Seau’s Suicide Circus: Why We Love the Violence of Football - The Daily Beast [more]

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:14:57 -0400

Junior Seau’s Suicide Circus: Why We Love the Violence of Football - The Daily Beast [more]: Buzz...

Dillon Baxter reportedly transferring down to the NAIA level | CollegeFootballTalk

Sat, 05 May 2012 03:12:38 -0400

Dillon Baxter reportedly transferring down to the NAIA level | CollegeFootballTalk: (I meant to post...

This is approximately the expression I made when I heard Suggs...

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:16:57 -0400

This is approximately the expression I made when I heard Suggs was likely out for the season.

“Wait, what? Suggs is out? Did I hear that correctly??”

Unfortunately the answer is probably yes.

Suggs says he’ll be back this year, which is possible depending on the severity, but that might be pushing it.

Also, yikes.

I realize things can always change in an instant, in football and in life, and we should always be ready for anything. But knowing it’s a possibility and being prepared for the possibility are two different things.

Maybe the next guy (whoever that is) is ready to step up, but I don’t think I’m quite ready for a season without Suggs.

(Photo via Baltimore Ravens Star LB Terrell Suggs Tears Achilles Playing Basketball Out For Season | RU-Crazy.Com)

Incredible photo of Junior Seau from the LA Times website. A...

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:17:41 -0400

Incredible photo of Junior Seau from the LA Times website.

A tremendous football player and a USC legend, gone far too soon.

R.I.P. 55

(via Junior Seau shooting: Pat Haden, Lane Kiffin, USC react to news - latimes.com)