FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com/media/feedlogo.gif FanHouse http://www.fanhouse.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ Studs and Duds, Week 9: Vintage Warner Reappears http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/10/studs-and-duds-week-9-vintage-warner/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/10/studs-and-duds-week-9-vintage-warner/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/10/studs-and-duds-week-9-vintage-warner/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around pointing skyward, while the next he's laying on his back, holding his facemask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's Studs and Duds.

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Kurt Warner, QB Arizona (22-32, 261 yards, 5 TDs, 0 INTs) -- Last week, Warner had five interceptions, looks his age, didn't appear to be comfortable with a receiving core most would quarterbacks in the league would die for. This week, in a much-needed victory over the Chicago Bears, Warner flipped the switching, tossing five touchdowns to tie his career high and put his Cardinals back in the driver's seat of the NFC West.

 

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]]> Alex SmithBroncosCardinalsChargersChicago BearsDenver BroncosDerek AndersonDeuce LutuiEaglesEli ManningGiantsJamarcus russelljosh johnsonjosh wilsonKurt WarnerlionsMatt RyanMatthew StaffordMichael TurnerNew York GiantsNFLPhilip RiversPlaxico BurressseahawksSteelersstudsanddudsTommie HarrisVince YoungVincent Jackson Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-10T12:00:00 00:00 Rickie Fowler Moving Toward Rare Air http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/09/rickie-fowler-moving-towards-rare-air/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/09/rickie-fowler-moving-towards-rare-air/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/09/rickie-fowler-moving-towards-rare-air/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Justin Leonard and Ryan Moore. Those are just some of the elite names on the list of people that have bypassed PGA Tour Qualifying School because of elite play when they were youngsters.

Rickie Fowler has a chance to join that group with a top-10 finish this week at the Children's Miracle Network Classic, the last official tournament of the year on the PGA Tour and Fowler's lone shot to earn somewhere around $70,000 or more to make it in the top-125 and avoid the final stage of Q-School.

Some interesting components come about here. First, Fowler was playing his best golf the last two tournaments, finishing t-7 at Justin Timberlake's tournament and a playoff loss at the Frys.com Open in Phoenix. That means, if Fowler could somehow put together another high finish, he would have earned his card in three tournaments!
Golf.com: More Fowler Coverage

 

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]]> Justin LeonardPhil MickelsonRickie FowlerRyan MooreTiger WoodsY.E. Yang Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-09T16:50:00 00:00 In Down Pac-10, Washington, Cal Rise http://ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/in-pac-10-huskies-and-bears-plus-eight/ http://ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/in-pac-10-huskies-and-bears-plus-eight/ http://ncaabasketball.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/in-pac-10-huskies-and-bears-plus-eight/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Venoy OrtonFor most of this decade, the Pac-10 was UCLA and the rest. The Bruins have been the Pac-10's representation in the Final Four three of the four times the league has placed a team on the final weekend since 2000, failing to claim the championship each time, but pulling themselves ahead of the West Coast pack as the elite program.

That all changed last season, when Washington won the Pac-10 regular season and head coach Lorenzo Romar was named conference coach of the year. Now, his team returns as a favorite to win in the conference, and Romar knows it.

"Our team this year has the benefit of having some players that were on our team last year that won a Pac-10 Championship and that certainly helps us," Romar said. "I think we have the fastest team since 2005 when we had Nate Robinson," Romar said.
More Previews: ACC | SEC | Big 10 | Big East | Big 12

 

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]]> Abdul GaddyBak BakBruinsCalifornia Golden BearsDrew GordonIsaiah ThomasJamal BoykinsJerome RandleMax ZhangMike MoserNic WiseNikola DragovicPatrick ChristopherRoberto NelsonTheo RobertsonTyler HoneycuttWildcatsWill Bynum Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-06T17:00:00 00:00 Tiger Woods Tied for Lead at HSBC http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/tiger-woods-tied-for-lead-at-hsbc/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/tiger-woods-tied-for-lead-at-hsbc/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/06/tiger-woods-tied-for-lead-at-hsbc/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Tiger Woods plays golf all over the world, all the time, and tends not to discriminate when trophies come his way in different languages. Unfortunately, none of those trophies Woods holds are covered in Mandarin, but that could change if Tiger keeps it up at the HSBC Champions.

After two rounds in Shanghai, Tiger can't stop shooting 67s, and with a birdie on his final hole on Friday, Woods is tied for the lead at 10-under with first-round leader and fellow countryman Nick Watney.

Watney, ranked 32nd in the world, followed up his course record 64 on Thursday with a 2-under 70 to tie Woods and will be paired with Tiger on Saturday with a list of impressive golfers chasing, including 2007 HSBC champion Phil Mickelson, who is 9-under, just one shot back.
Golf.com: HSBC Round 2 Photo Gallery

 

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]]> Alvaro QuirosAnthony KimNick WatneyPhil MickelsonRyan MooreRyo IshikawaTiger Woods Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-06T08:44:00 00:00 Watney Leads American-Friendly HSBC http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/watney-leads-american-friendly-hsbc/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/watney-leads-american-friendly-hsbc/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/05/watney-leads-american-friendly-hsbc/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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If you didn't know any better when checking the leaderboard of the HSBC Champions, you'd think it was just another PGA Tour event. Unfortunately, it's not, but with all the American flags hibernating near the top, five of the top-12 to be exact, you'd think this tournament was being held in the States, not in Shanghai, China.

Nick Watney, an American, set the course record at Sheshan International Golf Club on Thursday with a 8-under 64, but near his heels are a few well known names, including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, playing in this event together for the first time.
Golf.com: HSBC Round 1 Photo Gallery

 

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]]> Anthony KimLee WestwoodMartin KaymerNick WatneyPhil MickelsonRyan MooreShane LowryTiger Woods Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-05T11:56:00 00:00 Roy Williams Still Calls Himself No. 1 Receiver in Dallas http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/roy-williams-still-calls-himself-no-1-receiver-in-dallas/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/roy-williams-still-calls-himself-no-1-receiver-in-dallas/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/roy-williams-still-calls-himself-no-1-receiver-in-dallas/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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It's that time of year again. Nope, not the changing of the leaves or the holiday season, it's that time of year when a Cowboys wide receiver isn't happy with quarterback Tony Romo, and allows himself the privilege of complaining to the media about it instead of, you know, talking to TONY ROMO!

Roy Williams, who was supposed to replace previously unhappy Terrell Owens as the top wideout in Dallas, has continued his career of underachieving, this year to the tune of 41.5 yards per game and just two touchdowns. While Roy has struggled, Miles Austin, an undrafted receiver out of Monmouth has done incredible stuff, including breaking the record in Dallas for yards receiving in a game (250 in week five) and scoring six times, five of which have come in the last three games.

None of those numbers matter, however, because Roy is the best in Dallas and Roy should get more looks. According to Roy.

 

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]]> CowboysJason WittenMiles AustinPatrick CraytonRoy WilliamsTerrell OwensTony Romo Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-04T19:15:00 00:00 Tiger and Phil Continue to Grow Golf http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/tiger-and-phil-continue-to-grow-golf/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/tiger-and-phil-continue-to-grow-golf/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/tiger-and-phil-continue-to-grow-golf/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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If you can look past, for a moment, the fact that both Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are multi-millionaires, playing the same game and hording appearance fees most of us won't accumulate in our lifetime, the two are practically polar opposites.

Tiger was a Stanford Cardinal to Phil's Arizona State Sun Devil. Tiger's right-handed to Phil's southpaw. Tiger's black to Phi's white. Tiger is known as a closer to Phil's (sometimes misconceived) choker.

The thing we can all agree on with Tiger and Phil is what they've done for the game of golf, none more apparent than their appearance together this week at the HSBC Champions, in Shanghai, China, a event that kicked off in 2005 and is now drawing the type of talent reserved for major championships and events hosted by past legends.

 

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]]> Arnold PalmerPhil MickelsonTiger Woods Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-04T15:30:00 00:00 FanHouse Chats With The Golf Channel's Rich Lerner http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/fanhouse-chats-with-the-golf-channels-rich-lerner/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/fanhouse-chats-with-the-golf-channels-rich-lerner/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/04/fanhouse-chats-with-the-golf-channels-rich-lerner/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Every sports fan has a little bit of a photographic memory. They remember images of their favorite players or incredible moments. The Joe Carter home run leap. The concluding seconds of the Miracle on Ice. Michael Jordan's final shot against the Jazz in 1997.

In golf, one year stands out for images that will forever be burned in our skull. That year was ten years ago, in 1999. You had the David Duval eagle putt for 59 drop as his yellow Tommy Hilfiger shirt came untucked and a rare first pump ensued. Sergio Garcia closing his eyes to hit a shot from behind a tree at Medinah, only to run down the fairway as it somehow found its way on the putting surface, scissor kick and all. Payne Stewart's statuesque image when the winning putt dropped at Pinehurst. Jean Van de Velde, hands on his hips, standing in the Barry Burn at Carnoustie, pants rolled up, making the most famous triple-bogey in the history of golf. Any and all images from that Sunday at Brookline, when the Americans stormed back to beat the Europeans at the Ryder Cup.

GolfChannel.com decided to put all these in writing in something they're calling "Project '99", and had some of their most talented voices jot down what they remembered from the event personally. Rich Lerner, who has been with The Golf Channel since 1997, chatted with FanHouse about the Van de Velde collapse, amongst other things. Click away for a little trip back in time.

 

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]]> David DuvalGreg NormanJean Van de veldePaul LawriePayne StewartPhil MickelsonSergio Garcia Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-04T09:00:00 00:00 Studs and Duds, Week 8: The Ginn Mill http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/studs-and-duds-week-8-the-ginn-mill/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/studs-and-duds-week-8-the-ginn-mill/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/studs-and-duds-week-8-the-ginn-mill/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around pointing skyward, while the next he's laying on his back, holding his facemask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's Studs and Duds.

Studs

Ted Ginn Jr., WR Miami (6 KRs, 299 yards, 2 TDs) -- Miami fans didn't want him, and how could you blame them for what Ginn Jr. had done so far this season? One touchdown and just 30 yards receiving per game for the former Ohio State star forced a benching by head coach Tony Sparano, only to have Ginn do something on Sunday that had never been done before.

 

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]]> cardinalsChris JohnsonJaguarsjake delhommeKurt warnermason CrosbyMike mccarthyNFLpackerspanthersRyan MoatsSteve Slatonstudsanddudsted ginn jr.TexansTitansvikingsVince Young Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-03T10:30:00 00:00 The Real Problem With the LPGA http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/the-real-problem-with-the-lpga/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/the-real-problem-with-the-lpga/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/03/the-real-problem-with-the-lpga/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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It's golf's offseason, which doesn't really mean much for fans and players alike except there aren't any majors, and the competition dwindles. It also gives media and players a chance to reflect on the bigger picture. Players evaluate their years and see what could be improved, promising to work on that before next year rolls out. Media has the opportunity to hand out awards, evaluate certain tours and find flaws in those tours.

That is where this concept came up, about the LPGA and their struggle to gain identity. You could argue that women's golf is the second most important female sport, behind tennis, but it still seems that women's golf has struggled this decade to resonate with sports fans, even some golf fans. Annika Sorenstam had moments where she became a story bigger than golf, but most of that dealt with a missed cut and a skirt, the latter being more of a Fred Funk prank than anything.

 

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]]> ai miyazatoAngela Stanfordanna nordqvistAnnika Sorenstamcatriona matthewCristie Kerreun-hee jiFred Funkhelen alfredssonin kyung kimJiyai Shinkarrie WebbLorena OchoaMichelle Wiena yeon choiNatalie GulbisPaula Creamerphil mickelsonsakura yokomineshinobu moromizatosong-hee kimsophie gustafsonSuzann PettersenTiger WoodsYani tseng Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-03T08:30:00 00:00 Doug Barron Becomes First PGA Tour Player to Fail Drug Test http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/02/doug-barron-becomes-first-pga-tour-player-to-fail-drug-test/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/02/doug-barron-becomes-first-pga-tour-player-to-fail-drug-test/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/11/02/doug-barron-becomes-first-pga-tour-player-to-fail-drug-test/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Doug BarronDoug Barron has been suspended for a full year after failing a drug test, becoming the first PGA Tour player to fail such a test since the tour instituted their drug policy in July 2008.

Barron may not fit the mold of the normal athlete to fail drug testing, but in golf, he seems like the perfect culprit. The 40-year-old Barron has been a professional golfer since 1992, playing in 238 career PGA Tour tournaments and 110 career Nationwide Tour events.

On Monday, Barron issued an apology in a statement through the tour.

 

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]]> Camilo VillegasDoug BarronSergio GarciaTiger Woods Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-11-02T17:35:00 00:00 Anthony Kim Crushes Robert Allenby at World Match Play http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/31/anthony-kim-crushes-robert-allenby-at-world-match-play/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/31/anthony-kim-crushes-robert-allenby-at-world-match-play/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/31/anthony-kim-crushes-robert-allenby-at-world-match-play/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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So much for Robert Allenby taking advantage of a rested Anthony Kim. Playing for the first time since the Presidents Cup -- where Allenby bashed Kim for partying too much and being a loose cannon and compared him to John Daly, even though the American smoked the Australian in the singles matches -- Kim again took Allenby down in Spain.

This time, it was at the Volvo Match Play Championships, and Kim won 5 and 4 on Saturday in the 36-hole semifinals match, giving Kim ownership over Allenby in both matches this season.

How did Kim take down Allenby? Well, just as you'd expect from the confident American.

 

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]]> Anthony KimJohn DalyRobert AllenbyRoss FisherTiger Woods Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-31T13:00:00 00:00 Anthony Kim and Robert Allenby to Play in World Match Play Semifinals http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/anthony-kim-and-robert-allenby-to-play-in-world-match-play-semif/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/anthony-kim-and-robert-allenby-to-play-in-world-match-play-semif/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/30/anthony-kim-and-robert-allenby-to-play-in-world-match-play-semif/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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In a rematch that is sure to disappoint bar owners in Caseras, Spain, Anthony Kim and Robert Allenby are set to square off in the World Match Play Semifinals on Saturday, giving us a much-needed golf treat during the offseason.

As you probably remember, Kim and Allenby played against each other at the Presidents Cup earlier this month during the Sunday singles matches, with Kim defeating Allenby 5 and 3, only to have the Australian rip Kim for partying the night before their match.

 

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]]> Anthony KimJohn DalyRobert Allenby Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-30T14:30:00 00:00 Cyclist Positive Cocaine Test Blamed on Being Drunk, Blacking Out http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/cyclist-positive-cocaine-test-blamed-on-being-drunk-blacking-ou/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/cyclist-positive-cocaine-test-blamed-on-being-drunk-blacking-ou/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/cyclist-positive-cocaine-test-blamed-on-being-drunk-blacking-ou/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Just like the words "live strong" and "Lance Armstrong" go together, drugs and cycling have become synonymous in recent years ... as they should -- a ton of competitive bikers are using and getting caught.

Not a lot, however, are failing drug tests for recreational drugs. That wasn't the case for Belgium cyclist Tom Boonen, who failed his third drug test in less than three years, leading to Boonen getting help for both his drug and alcohol addictions.

Boonen admits to enjoying the sauce, and his reasoning for failing the drug test was pretty honest (and anyone who has had one too many drinks in their life can relate).

 

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]]> Lance ArmstrongTom Boonen Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-29T14:30:00 00:00 Jay-Z to Perform Before Yankees Game, Is Bigger Than New York http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/jay-z-to-perform-before-yankees-game-is-bigger-than-new-york/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/jay-z-to-perform-before-yankees-game-is-bigger-than-new-york/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/jay-z-to-perform-before-yankees-game-is-bigger-than-new-york/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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In the song that Jay-Z and Alicia Keys are going to sing before the Phillies-Yankees game two tonight at Yankees Stadium, these lyrics burst through.

"... Catch me at the X with OG at a Yankee game, s--t I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can ..."

At this point in both the Yankees' and Jay-Z's career, no truer words have been spoken by a rapper; the Yankees have decided to let "Empire State of Mind" introduce the AL champions back to the World Series for the first time since 2003.
The Brooklyn native will join fellow New Yorker Alicia Keys in singing the rap anthem blasted at Yankee Stadium during the Bombers' postseason run.

"Thank the good Lord for making me a Yankee," Jay-Z said Monday, invoking the famous quote by Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio.

TheBoomBox.com: Jay-Z's World Series Prediction

 

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]]> Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-29T13:45:00 00:00 $10,000 Putt Left an Inch Short http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/10-000-putt-left-an-inch-short/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/10-000-putt-left-an-inch-short/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/29/10-000-putt-left-an-inch-short/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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You've heard it before, but there is one rule on eagle putts -- you never leave them short. That should also be a rule for someone trying to hole a putt worth $10,000, as Jay Busbee at Devil Ball Golf found.

Bruce Gietzen, a news anchor for an ABC affiliate in Waco,Texas, was the only qualifier at a tournament to get a chance at the $10,000 putt, measured off about 60 feet or so from the cup.

Gietzen stroked the putt, anxiously awaited the fate, and as it's rolling you almost think the thing is going to drop dead center. How close was it to dropping? Video after the jump ...

 

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]]> Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-29T13:00:00 00:00 'Sex For Phillies Tickets' Lady Lands Both Game and Police Tickets http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/sex-for-phillies-tickets-lady-lands-both-game-and-police-ticke/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/sex-for-phillies-tickets-lady-lands-both-game-and-police-ticke/ http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/sex-for-phillies-tickets-lady-lands-both-game-and-police-ticke/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Lets face it ... in this generation, sex sells. It also might win you World Series tickets if you place an ad on Craigslist offering yourself up for Phillies tickets.

Susan Finkelstein, 43, did just that, and after being stung by the cops (pun intended) she was charged with soliciting prostitution and related offenses. There is a happy ending, however (again, intended): Finkelstein has been awarded tickets by a local radio station and car dealership.

The story is bizarre enough, but the local ABC affiliate that reported it really hits some unintentional home runs.

Video after the jump.

 

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]]> Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-28T16:15:00 00:00 Steve Carell Signs on Reilly Golf Movie http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/steve-carell-signs-on-rick-reilly-golf-movie/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/steve-carell-signs-on-rick-reilly-golf-movie/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/28/steve-carell-signs-on-rick-reilly-golf-movie/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Steve CarellRick Reilly has had some big hits with his novels, along with the occasional dud (Slo Mo). As a golf fan, "Missing Links" and the follow-up, "Shanks for Nothing" were fun reads about a the every day municipal golf course and all the crazy stereotypes that embodies such a place (drunk, hustler, 6-pack girl, etc.).

Hollywood appears to like the book so much, they're making it into a movie, and now Steve Carell has signed on to star in the film.
(Warner Bros.) has acquired "Missing Links," a golf comedy based on a novel from ESPN's Rick Reilly, with Carell loosely attached to star as a golfer angling for a better place to play.
Carell will produce via his Carousel Prods banner, while the company's Vance DeGeneres and Charlie Hartsock are on board as exec producers. Bobby Cohen ("Revolutionary Road") is also producing.

 

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]]> Rick ReillySteve Carell Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-28T12:35:00 00:00 Studs and Duds: Cars-On Target http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/studs-and-duds-week-7-cars-on-target/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/studs-and-duds-week-7-cars-on-target/ http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2009/10/27/studs-and-duds-week-7-cars-on-target/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Each week in the NFL, there are players that impress and players that distress. One week a certain quarterback might toss four touchdowns and run around pointing skyward, while the next he's laying on his back, holding his facemask as the other team returns one of his three interceptions for the game-winning score. With that in mind, here's Studs and Duds.

Studs

Carson Palmer, QB Cincinnati (20-24, 233 yards, 5 TDs) -- There was an interesting moment during "Hard Knocks" on HBO this year when Palmer was giving his center, Kyle Cook, a little bit of grief about the smell that Carson had on his hand after taking snaps. It was essentially boys being boys, but Palmer played it well and had some fun at the expense of Cook.

 

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]]> BengalsBrian UrlacherBroncosCarson PalmerCedric BensonChad OchocincoChicago BearsCowboysDesean JacksonDevin HesterDonovan McNabbFelix JonesJohnny knoxKyle CookLance BriggsMark SanchezPatriotsPercy HarvinPeyton ManningReggie BushShonn GreenestudsanddudsThomas JonesTom Brady Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-27T12:00:00 00:00 Jamie Lovemark Is Living Right http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/26/jamie-lovemark-is-living-right/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/26/jamie-lovemark-is-living-right/ http://golf.fanhouse.com/2009/10/26/jamie-lovemark-is-living-right/#comments Shane Baconby Shane Bacon

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Before this week, Jamie Lovemark wasn't a household name. He'd made one cut this season on the PGA Tour. He is 21-years-old, with the face of a 17-year-old and the clothes of a 43-year-old. Whatever he is, one thing's for sure -- Lovemark has grasped the "luck" concept in golf.

On Sunday, Lovemark joined eventual champion Troy Matteson and Rickie Fowler in a playoff at the Frys.com Open, and after booming a drive on the first playoff hole, Jamie was left a short iron to a green guarded by a pond. Fowler and Matteson were both safely on the green, but without real birdie opportunities. Lovemark had a chance. Well, until he pushed his iron shot well right of the green, directly in the lake, only to have it pop out.

 

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]]> Jamie LovemarkRickie FowlerTroy Matteson Shane Bacon shane-bacon 2009-10-26T14:12:00 00:00