After the 45 Point beatdown that that Boston Celtics put on the New York Knicks last night, Kevin Garnett had some hilarious comments about the Knicks and about Craig Sager. I couldn’t stop laughing after this one.
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Prosecutors have released video of Tony LaRussa DUI. Check it out:
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Ahhh. That made my day… 
After Terrell Owens scored an easy Touchdown last night against the Packers, he did a very unique end zone celebration. He grabbed some popcorn from a guy and ate some. I guess he liked the show as much as we did. I’m really surprised that he didn’t get a 15 yard penalty for that one whatever. Check out the celebration.
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Now I guess the popcorn must have been really greasy or something because he looked like he had butterfingers on this play.
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He makes that catch 9/10 but Karma can be a bitch and it came back to him on that play.
The Celtics and Knicks are two of the NBA’s proudest franchises. They both have great history but at this point they are going in opposite directions. Before their game on Thursday night, Knicks guard Quentin Richardson had some comments about the Celtics and the big 3 there.
It’s not that big a deal to us… it’s like the media makes more of the big three and all of them. We’re no in awe of them. They ain’t won no championships.
Last I heard Q-Rich, you don’t have any rings either. Kevin Garnett stated that his comments were extra motivation for the team and it certainly showed. The Celtics were all over the Knicks winning 104-59 marking one of the worst losses you will ever see. Oh, The Humanity! At one point the Celtics were up by 52 points.
It’s been said before but I will have to say it again. The Knicks are a joke and honestly I don’t what it will take to get them back on track. Before the year started, people considered them a potential playoff team but obviously unless they make a big turnaround that isn’t going to happen. On Well, maybe they can trade Marbury and get rid of Isiah and they also should get a new owner. James Dolan is an idiot.
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Brett Favre came into this game with an 0-8 Record against Dallas and his losing streak continued in this one with the Cowboys defeating the Packers 37-27. The downpoint of the game for Favre was in the second quarter when he was hit as he was throwing by Nathan Jones and was also intercepted on the play. That may not have been so bad but he was also hurt in the process and did not return.
Aaron Rodgers replaced Favre. He struggled a bit on the first drive but in the end he showed that he was worth being drafted in the first round. Rodgers played stellar, going 18-26 for 201 yards and a TD. He also rushed for a few key first downs.
Tony Romo and Terrell Owens had monster games though both coming up with big plays. Romo went 19-30 for 309 yards and 4 TD’s while Owens had 7 catches for 156 yards and a touchdown. It would have been two touchdowns if it wasn’t for one of the stranger plays I’ve seen. Tony Romo found Owens wide open in the end zone. Owens bobbled the pass and somehow gave it right to Al Harris. This one out.
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That would’ve put them up by ten points with about 8 minutes to go and with the interception the Packers still had hope. However, Romo and the Cowboys weren’t trying to hear it. They came up big on both ends of the ball in the fourth to take the game.
The game definitely lived up to the hype. Favre’s status is day to day at this point but their next game is 10 days away so I expect Favre to be able to play.
Before the game there was a moment of silence in the arena for the Redskins Sean Taylor. Every player had a number 21 on their helmet which every player in the league will this year.
Tonights big matchup between the Cowboys and the Packers is by far the biggest game in the NFC. If you can see it. The NFL network is offering this game but it is only available with satellite companies and certain cable companies. The cable companies that offer this channel offer it on a higher tier of service, and guess what? It costs more money. More of cable companies monopoly but don’t get me started on that.
Back to the actual game. This game has huge playoff implications for both teams. Both teams are 10-1, leading their division and have home fields that would be tough to win at in the playoffs. This is probably the second most important game of the year (after Colts vs Patriots). Whoever wins this game gets a huge advantage because they will basically go two games up on the other for first place in the NFC. No one wants to go to Lambeau in January and I don’t see the Cowboys being able to beat them there. Just like I don’t see Brett Favre and the Pack beating the Cowboys if his losing streak there continues.
Brett Favre has never won in Texas stadium going 0 for 8 including the playoffs but whats in the past is in the past. The Packers come in with one of the toughest defenses in the league despite the fact that they may be without as many as five defensive starters including former pro bowler Charles Woodson. Thats gonna be big because the Cowboys are getting receiver Patrick Crayton back. That should take some of the pressure off of Terrell Owens and Jason Witten.
I’m taking the Packers in this game. It is a game time decision for Charles Woodson but I think he’s gonna go and if he does that should limit the amount of big plays for the cowboys because him and Al Harris are two of the most physical receivers in the League. Brett Favre is playing better than he has since he did the year they won the superbowl and the Cowboys secondary is also banged up. Look for Favre to exploit that.
Hopefully you can see this game but if not, do what I’m doing. Call your cable company, order the channel and then remove it after the game is over. The way most companies charge you, you may get prorated for one day of the service but not likely.
In Lebron James’ first game back in Detroit since dropping 48 in a double overtime game last season, Lebron had an extremely mediocre return.
James sprained his left index finger in the second quarter and did not return. Without James, the Cavs didn’t stand much of a chance getting blown out 109-74.
The Pistons downplayed thoughts that this was a revenge win. “A win is a win,” said Richard Hamilton, who led Detroit with 18 points. “LeBron is a big part of their team, but they’ve still got five guys with an NBA jersey on the court.”
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Rays and Twins Close to a deal
The Minnesota Twins and the Tampa Bay Rays are close to making a six player deal that would include Delmon Young and Matt Garza.
This would be a great deal for both sides because the Twins recently lost Outfielder Torii Hunter to the Angels and need to replace his hitting in the outfiend. The Rays, who have a surplus of outfielders, are in bad need of pitching. Both of these players are great prospects and if Delmon Young can keep his temper under control he has all the tools to be a great player.
Young, 22, hit .288 with 13 home runs and 93 RBIs in his first full major league season. Garza, 24, was 5-7 with a 3.69 ERA in 15 starts for the Twins in 2007.
Delmon Young is probably best known for throwing his bat at an umpire in his minor league days. Check it out.
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In his defense, the ball was way outside… 
Want Johan Santana? Get in line
he list of suitors for Johan Santana is just getting bigger and bigger. Right now that list includes the Yankees, the Red Sox, The Mets, and the Angels. In order to get Santana your going to have to give up a lot though. So who looks like they have the best shot right now?
The Red Sox, Angels, and Mets all have a lot of money to off Santana for a potential long term contract after his contract expires this year but the team that has the best shot right now is the Yankees. The New York Yankees have a lot of young talent that they can potentially deal to Minnesota and as always, they have the most money to offer any superstar player.
The Twins haven’t even confirmed that they will be trading Santana but if they do, expect to see him in Pinstripes next year.
As if football players didn’t have enough possible injuries to worry about when they step on the football field, Auburn DB was bitten by a security Dog against their game last weekend against Alabama. Maybe The dog was a Bama Fan, I dont know but check this one out.
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Powers was ok besides the minor battle scar:
After successfully defending a long pass during the fourth quarter, Powers was bitten on his left hand by a police dog stationed beyond the end zone. The sophomore celebrated by mimicking the referee’s signal for an incomplete pass, which the dog interpreted as an aggressive act.
“I saw blood coming out of my glove. I started panicking,” Powers said. ” I was looking toward the sidelines and I was screaming, ‘The dog bit me,’ the next three plays. When I went into the training room I was like: Do I need a rabies shot? Then I thought about it and it is a federal dog. I’m sure he’s the cleanest dog in America. I’ll be sure to wash it out real good.”
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