Good Afternoon World!! I think it’s time to get into some links…shall we?
First off a big congratulations to the Texas Rangers on winning their first postseason series. They were the last club in the majors to do so.
Thanks in large part to a flat-out dominant performance from Cliff Lee, the Rangers move onto the ALCS to face the vaunted defending World Series champion New York Yankees.
However, a lot of talk a few weeks back was on the customary champagne celebration after such clinching wins like last night’s. Rangers all-world outfielder, and recovering addict, Josh Hamilton was going to skip such a celebration due to the demons he fought so furiously to fend off and reach the heights that he has in recent years.
Not so fast, Josh…your teammates have a solution! Instead of champagne, the plucky Rangers squad celebrated with Schweppes Ginger Ale.
Not a bad sign of friendship, sportsmanship, and teamwork, eh?
Moving to the hardwood and Gilbert Arenas seems to just find his way into trouble, doesn’t he?
Today, the former Agent Zero finds himself in hot water for faking an injury. Yes, you read that right, Arenas faked an injury.
However, I can’t really fault the guy; his agenda was pretty benevolent. Wizards guard Nick Young had been getting frustrated about not getting much playing time (especially on a team with a glut of talented guards, like Washington. So, Arenas did what he thought was right, fake an injury and get Young into the starting lineup.
I mean it could be worse, right? Arenas could’ve gotten Young into the lineup after bringing a firearm into the locker room–again.
Finally, to the collegiate gridiron for a story that has been making some noise recently. And no, this one doesn’t involve Mel Kiper Jr., agents, or Ryan Leaf.
In a game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Virginia Tech offensive lineman Greg Nosal was giving just about all that he could give for the Hokies’ offense. That included a part of his left pinkie!
Best part is that the craziness of the whole thing was predominantly lost on Nosal. “I guess it’s a big deal if your pinkie got ripped off,” the redshirt junior said nonchalantly.
This story is reminiscent of a time-honored tale of 49ers legendary safety Ronnie Lott having his pinkie amputated after the 1985 season.
But after the season? A legend like Lott has nothing on Greg Nosal.
I’m willing to bet Virginia Tech QB Tyrod Taylor is glad to have tough guy like Nosal up in front of him.
Enjoy what you have left of your Wednesday!
