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Sooze What's That Sucking Sound?

Oh, it's just Milton Bradley, who's been dropped from third to sixth in the Chicago Cubs batting order. The move was made prior to Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he hiked his average up to .238 after going 2-for-4 with an RBI. The switch-hitting outfielder, known for his friendly, fun-loving team spirit, is a shoddy 3-for-20 on their current road trip.

In the most recent issue of ESPN the Magazine, there's an article about snack-sized Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia. The story is illustrated with a crowd shot--taken at last year's World Series--that shows a girl holding a handmade "Team of Dustin-y" sign. That girl? Me.

Cleansing Your Sports Karma

Did your favorite football team miss the playoffs? Did your fantasy squad fall flat? Are you suffering from a baseball-shaped hernia? Sounds like your sports karma could use a good scrub down my friend...
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Melissa Rookie Hazing Is AWESOME

It's that time of year again! The smell of fall is in the air, the playoffs are just right around the corner, football's on TV again... and the annual rite of Red Sox rookie hazing has arrived.

This year's theme? High School Musical. FANTASTIC.

Holly All Tomorrow's Parties: Jacksonville [Yahoo!/Rivals]

Let's get this out of the way: Our feelings on the summarily altered titles of classic rivalry games are well-documented in this space, but the insistence on moving away from calling Georgia v. Florida "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" is rendered even more ludicrous by the complete failure on the part of everyone (well, almost everyone) to make even the feeblest of efforts at choosing a replacement name. Guess what they call it now? The Florida-Georgia Game. Or the Georgia-Florida Game. Sirs, you're not even trying. And we're not buying. The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party it remains, world without end, amen.

Steph Is Good Coaching Like Good Parenting?

Maybe coaches should treat players a bit like kids. A short essay with some 80s comedy thrown in for good measure....

Lizzy The US men's saber fencing team did New York City proud last night/early this morning, winning the silver medal in the team competition. Check out my interview and video with the Olympic silver medalists.

Nationals fans either loved or hated Frank Robinson's managing style, but all agree the way he was let go was quite unceremonious for a legendary man of baseball. Will he ever return for the much promised "Frank Robinson Day" at National Park to honor his career and role in bringing the Expos turned Nats to DC? His answer: "Close to never!"

Amanda Unlike last year, and the year before, and the year before that, and every year in this millennium, it's actually kind of exciting to be a Reds fan. Despite the presence of Dusty Baker, the team is not already out of the chase by Memorial Day.

The Starter Wife Can a 47-inch HD LCD TV save a relationship?

For football fans, the shimmering turf, catching the subtle twitch of a lineman's leg, and knowing before the replay airs if the receiver was still inbounds shines brighter than any diamond ring.

Clare Close Encounters of the Autograph Show Kind

Recently, I went to my first autograph show, and I got to meet my dream boy/future ex-husband Cole Hamels.

Andrea Ever Wanted to be a Major League Mascot?

If you live in the Bay Area and have ever wanted to jump around inside a giant, hot, sweaty mascot costume... the Oakland Athletics have the gig for you!

Amy The Trojans are going Dancing!!!!

My USC Trojans danced their way into the NCAA Tournament by clinching the Pac-10 title in Los Angeles last week. I'm not nearly as talented at picking basketball outcomes as I am football, but I would not be at all surprised to see the Trojans in the Sweet 16. Where they will lose to Kansas.

I Love them, but most people hate them....My Detroit Pistons. Keep up to date with the latest news, videos, original artwork and a bit hilarity about the most hated team in the NBA. If you can't have a bit of fun with Sheed, than there is something seriously wrong with you.