Things just keep getting better for Tiger Woods. The New York Times is reporting that "A Canadian doctor who has treated many N.F.L. players as well as Olympic medalists like Donovan Bailey and ... Tiger Woods, is under criminal investigation in the United States. He is suspected of providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs, according to several people who have been briefed on the investigation." Oh good!

Dr. Anthony Galea was arrested on Oct. 15 in Toronto by the Canadian police; a few weeks earlier, "human growth hormone and Actovegin, a drug extracted from calfs blood, were found in his medical bag at the United States-Canada border," according to the Times. "Using, selling or importing Actovegin is illegal in the United States."  Keep Reading »

Anyone ever seen the movie "Two for the Money"? Both Al Pacino (an all-time favorite actor of mine) and Matthew McConaughy star in this movie about a New York high-rolling bookie business. If you are a big sports better, or even a big sports fan, it's a pretty interesting movie. Although I'm not the biggest McConaughy fan (not even the least bit of a fan, actually), Al Pacino plays his unavoidable "mobster-like" role with his typical two-minute monologue in the end (and yes, just like every other movie, he kills it). Worth watching for that if nothing else. Anyway, this is the theme of this week's blog. I've always wanted to put a bunch of money on 10 games that I think will hit, then reap the rewards. But (a) it was illegal while I was an NCAA participant, and (b), I believe it is still illegal to do so now. So, why don't you all just trust me and let me know how it goes. I'll give you my rationale behind each bet.  Keep Reading »

Manofest has rounded up a great collection of the hottest coaches' daughters in pro sports and we just had to pass it along -- and share with you a few of our favorites. Yes, above is a scene from "Remember the Titans," but we're not being sick fucks here -- Coach Yoast's adorable, football-savvy daughter was actually Hayden Panettiere, who's now 20 years old and completely legal. After the jump, check out Wayne Gretzky's daughter, as well as the daughter of Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Jim Heacock and a VERY NSFW shot of the daughter of Oklahoma Baseball Coach Sunny Golloway. You'll find even more over at Manofest. Warning: NSFW.

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Every sport finds unique ways to celebrate the climactic moment of their respective sports. These celebrations are orgasms of joy that spew goblets of hate along the sidelines, inducing fans to mock and berate foreign jerseys. We wait in drunken anticipation for loud noises and bright flashes. Some athletes change it up every time, think T.O., while others keep it consistent, think Terrell Davis (mile high salute) or Peter North (O face). There are also athletes who keep it low key and prefer that the real athletes shade them from the limelight. We're going to ignore every one of those athletes as if they didn't actually exist, sort of like Hillary next to Bill.

Given reasonable cause, football players enthusiastically express the alpha gene encoded deep into their double-helix. Football celebrations tend to mimic some kind of man-work; digging a hole, slitting their own throat, or the classic, spike and flex. Coincidently, football players also put on this manly song and dance just before mating, spiking girls into bed to justify some flexing and head-butting with teammates. Nonetheless, some classic one-offs have come from football, peaking with the mock grenade toss and hitting the shitter with that tool that proposed after a great BCS game. Neon Deion also gave us some memorable moments, along with the entire Atlanta Falcons Dirty Bird Team.  Keep Reading »

Three sports stories -- other than the dunk over LeBron video -- that you should be aware of on this fine Wednesday:

1. The Red Sox have acquired Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Adam LaRoche for two mid-level prospects, a move that probably has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that the Yankees took over first place last night and are up 5-1 today on the Orioles. Absolutely nothing. The trade deadline is July 31, by the way.

2. A woman has accused Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault at the Harrah's hotel in Lake Tahoe, and all anyone can seem to talk about is that ESPN has yet to report the story -- both on ESPN.com and on any of the 26 ESPN networks. Here's ESPN's official statement: "At this point, we are not reporting the allegations against Ben Roethlisberger because no criminal complaint has been filed. As far as we know, this is a civil lawsuit that Roethlisberger has yet to address publicly." All of this seems rather fishy, as Deadspin continues to point out: "ESPN's stance is ultimately untenable and they know it. Caution may have been in order when the story first broke, but we are way past the point when this became newsworthy. They are the only major media outlet not covering it and every minute that goes by where they don't address the issue makes them look increasingly foolish and petty. When they do start reporting on this case, perhaps they can begin by explaining their own silence." According to Andrea McNulty's lawsuit, Roethlisberger lured her into a hotel room, then sexually assaulted her. She is suing for sexual assault and battery, false imprisonment and infliction of emotional distress.

3. The story that you have to read, however, is the New York Times piece about Ricky Williams, who is training as a massage therapist, gets tested for drugs three times a week, and wants to become an NFL "healer" after he retires in two years. Here are the highlights of an incredible story:  Keep Reading »

Your Average Joe is usually a five-foot-nothing, hundred-and-nothing schmuck who takes mulligans on the green and is tired after one game of two-on-two at the gym. However, sometimes people will surprise the crowd. A sub six-footer throwing down a dunk. A fat ass pitching a perfect game. Some athletes just don't look like athletes. Whether it's the Average Joe that's made it big, or the abnormal and unique that use their gifts, the sports world is full of characters that belong not in the spotlight, but on the couch with the rest of us.


10. Prince Fielder, First Base, Milwaukee Brewers
You play for the Milwaukee Brewers, which is fitting with that beer gut. At 5'11", 268 lbs, it's no surprise you play first base, just like your equally rotund father Cecil "Big Daddy" Fielder. However, when you mash the baseball 450 feet out of the park 50 times a year, girth is overlooked.


9. Jamie Moyer, Pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies
You're 46 years old. You could be some of your teammates' fathers, for God's sake, but you're still up on that dirt pimple throwing 85-mile hour fastballs and change-up junk that can be unhittable. It all was worth it with that World Series title last year, but take a break: The golf course, daily Jumble, and 8 p.m. bedtime is calling you soon.  Keep Reading »