Tag Archives: Sports

Best Tweets of the Weekend

Posted on February 4, 2013 at 8:34 am by Bob Cesca

Naturally the award goes to former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann’s tweets about the Super Bowl halftime show: Meanwhile, the blackout was probably the best thing the NFL has ever done for fighting the climate crisis.

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Republican Outreach

Posted on January 20, 2013 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Monte Wolverton In other news, two teams will be headed to the Superbowl after today! Also — some guy was sworn in for a second term as president. That’s important, too. I jest.

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Infighting

Posted on December 29, 2012 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Daryl Cagle A reminder as we approach the new year — House Republicans still haven’t renewed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Their objections, as voiced by Majority Leader Eric Cantor, continue to center around extending rights to … Continue reading →

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Harry Reid: ‘I’ve Watched Closely the New York Jets’

Posted on December 6, 2012 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid questioned the integrity of the GOP’s leadership today, and he may have made a low blow in the process. “I’ve watched closely the New York Jets,” Reid said on the floor Thursday. “Coach Ryan, he’s … Continue reading →

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Shunned

Posted on November 23, 2012 at 8:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Jimmy Margulies In other news, the former president of the clerks association of Wisconsin and current head of the association’s election communication committee is signaling that the state’s organization of clerks would be staunchly opposed to Governor Scott … Continue reading →

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The Toughest Man in the World

Posted on October 9, 2012 at 12:08 pm by Bob Cesca

Short break from politics to say holy crapola! This guy… (CNN) — British rugby league player Paul Wood has lost a testicle after a collision during the English sport’s showpiece final at Manchester’s Old Trafford stadium on Saturday. Wood was … Continue reading →

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Patrick Stewart on The Daily Show

Posted on September 27, 2012 at 8:37 am by Bob Cesca

Utterly awesome. Patrick Stewart “replaced” John Oliver on The Daily Show to illustrated the NFL referee strike. Watch here. Because it’s awesome.

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83 Percent of America

Posted on June 24, 2012 at 6:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Bob Englehart In other news, Grand Dragon Inquisitor Darrell Issa admitted to Fox News’ Chris Wallace today that there is no evidence that the White House was involved in Fast and Furious. And you’re getting not 2, not … Continue reading →

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Lance Armstrong, Drugs and the Ambivalence of a Sportsfan

Posted on June 16, 2012 at 11:26 am by Bob Cesca

[My Armstrong column from earlier in the week, re-posted in full.] Every year around this time, you can count on seeing several things. High temperatures, fireworks stands and new doping allegations against Lance Armstrong. Seriously, it happens every year. This … Continue reading →

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Worst Person in the World

Posted on May 4, 2012 at 3:20 pm by JM Ashby

The New York Post’s Phil Mushnick who, for some reason I cannot explain, thought this would be an acceptable thing to write and publish. As long as the Nets are allowing Jay-Z to call their marketing shots — what a … Continue reading →

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