While many guys probably would have wanted to do the same thing, I award Rampage Jackson zero points for creativity. Rey Maualuga’s dance behind Erin Andrews at the Rose Bowl was funnier and way less awkward:
I don’t know how this slipped through the cracks here at TSR yesterday, but ESPN reporter Erin Andrews apparently took one on the chin (huh-huh, huh-huh) during a Mets-Dodgers game on Wednesday:
Andrews — who serves as a sideline reporter for ESPN — was struck in the chin by a foul ball hit by New York Mets player Alex Cora during the 4th inning.
Erin was hustled to the hospital a few innings later, but only suffered a bruised chin.
UPDATE: ESPN just released the following statement:
“She’s totally fine. The producers on site suggested she go to the hospital as a precaution. Doctors released her soon thereafter. She flew home as scheduled and is looking forward to working MLB All-Star events and the ESPYs in the coming week.”
Nothing good happens at Mets games these days – NOTHING.
- SPORTSbyBROOKS details the budding feud between Fran Tarkenton and Marcellus Wiley over what Tarkenton said about Brett Favre.
- As a caucasian baller myself, I could be offended by the tribute that WITH LEATHER posted, but I’m not. It was funny, especially the part about Dirk.
- DEADSPIN has video of some of the cooler kids in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, including one little dude who likes cookies more than Erin Andrews.
- BUSTED COVERAGE reports that Erin Andrews wouldn’t mind joining “Dancing With the Stars,” even if it meant she had to wear some skimpy clothing.
- Speedwell over at YARDBARKER takes the Denver Post to task for buying into the whole “refs were paid off” scenario in Game 5 of the Lakers/Nuggets series.
- SPORTSbyBROOKS seems to relish in the fact that ESPN is laying off 100 employees.
- After allegations that he cheated on his SATs broke earlier today, DEADSPIN wonders if Derrick Rose was one of the four student-athletes at his high school that had their grades altered on the transcripts that were sent to colleges. (No age-limit, no scandal.)
- BUSTED COVERAGE informs us that NBA TV beauty Melanie Collins goes to the same gym as Erin Andrews. Good God. Where do we sign up?
- Speaking of Erin, SPORTSbyBROOKS says the engagement ring she’s wearing is “for show.” Though if it’s meant to ward off unwanted advances, why tell everyone its true purpose?
- LARRY BROWN SPORTS found a quote from Sixers guard Andre Miller where he says that one of the Magic players said that they were a better team without Dwight Howard. I wonder if it was Howard’s backup, Marcin Gortat…
- DEADSPIN has video of Ron Artest joking about his history of going into the stands and trying to beat up fans that throw beer on him.
- TONYBLOGS wonders why the media is yawning about the allegations that A-Rod has used steroids since high school.
-Sportsbybrooks.com shows an impressive pictorial of the newest addition to the Los Angeles Lakers management team.
-Deadspin.com tells of the unique relationship between San Diego Padres 2B David Eckstein and his actress wife Ashley, who provides a voice in the “Clone Wars” animated series.
-theloveofsports.com offers the tape of the tape between ESPN draftniks Mel Kiper and Todd McShay in honor of this weekend’s NFL Draft.
-aol.fanhouse.com shares an interview with ESPN’S Erin Andrews on her dreams of becoming a star in the virtual games world.
-youtube.com offers the top ten interview moments of Mike Tyson’s illustrious career.
- As SPORTSbyBROOKS.com writes, EA Sports has apparently recruited ESPN’s Erin Andrews to be a sideline reporter in NCAA Football 10. Video gamers (most notably teenager gamers and those creepy 50-year old gamers still living in their parent’s basement) rejoice everywhere…
- THE LOVE OF SPORTS wonders aloud where did it all go wrong for the NHL.
- UNCOACHED.COM has eight awesome videos of athletes looking like total jackasses off the field, including one of the Bears’ recently acquired quarterback, Jay Cutler.
- THE NFL DRAFT ZOO sits down with UNLV running back Frank Summers, who could be a nice late round sleeper in next week’s NFL draft.
- SPORTSbyBROOKS.COM has details of Shaq’s revenge on teammate Louis Amundson, who filled O’Neal’s car with about a million packing peanuts. Apparently Amundson is walking around with a little less hair these days.
- TOKSICK informs us that Tom Brady and Giselle Bundchen tied the knot. It would be tough for Brady to find someone with more money than he has, but that’s exactly what happened with Bundchen. Nice job, Tom! One more reason to hate you!
- HUGGING HAROLD REYNOLDS has recent photos of A-Rod’s dubious cousin, who definitely isn’t on steroids anymore.
- The Mel Kiper/Todd McShay feud continues and ESPN has the hilarious video. Yet again, Kiper makes very little sense. (By the way, how obvious is it that Kiper is threatened by McShay? For years, he was ESPN’s one and only NFL draft guru and now has to debate with this young whippersnapper?)
- IN GAME NOW has photos of the Golf Channel’s Lauren Brooke Thompson, who is in the running to usurp Erin Andrews as the hottest female sportscaster working today.
Last night, the NBA held its Shooting Stars (zzzzz), Skills Challenge (zzzz), Three-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest. Here are a six random observations about the night’s events, which include some breaking news for those that missed the event.
1. It would be nice if the contestants in the Skills Challenge would actually try to win.
Devin Harris looked like he was in another gear compared to his competitors, but struggled with the passing and shooting and ultimately finished second to Derrick Rose who was just about perfect in those parts of the course. Mo Williams looked like he didn’t even want to be there and Tony Parker couldn’t make a jumper to save his life. Harris was the only one that was actually putting forth any effort during the dribbling portion. Most of these guys are more interested in looking cool than looking like they want to win, and that’s a shame.
2. Did Kenny Smith take annoying pills just before the Three-Point Shootout?
When he wasn’t declaring that the eventual champion (Daequan Cook) didn’t have a chance to win the contest, he was flip-flopping like crazy during each round. At one point, during the middle rack of balls, he said that Rashard Lewis didn’t have a chance to advance, and then when Lewis his four out of five on the final rack to advance, Smith said, “I told you so.” I was rooting for Cook just to see Smith eat crow, and he never did. On a side note, Reggie Miller and his sister have the most non-broadcast type voices. I like what Reggie has to say, so he gets a pass, but I’m not sure what Cheryl brings to the table. (To be fair, that’s probably true of any sideline reporter not named Erin Andrews.)
