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      Emergency airlift of condoms on its way to Olympic Village

      February 26, 2010 /

      That title wasn’t written to be humorous – it’s for realsies.

      From Marketwatch.com:

      Forget that old bromide about “no sex before a game.”

      Vancouver all-news radio station CKWX is reporting today that an “emergency airlift” of 8500 condoms is on the way to the Olympic Villages in Vancouver and Whistler for the libidinous athletes.

      The first shipment of 100,000 – that’s not a misprint — rubbers provided by the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research apparently wasn’t enough. CKNW’s report says the original shipment worked out to an average of 14 condoms for each visiting athlete.

      It’s well known by now that sex and the Olympics go hand in hand. If a gold medallist in cross-country skiing isn’t getting it on with a bronze luger from another country, then damn it, they’re just not trying.

      At least the Olympic Committee understands that its event is the breeding ground for orgies and is trying to keep thing safe. Along with the five-ringed logo, the Olympics should carry the motto: Don’t be a fool, wrap your tool.


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      The Olympics

      Strasburg to start season in Nationals’ rotation?

      February 26, 2010 /

      After seeing the 2009 top overall pick throw several impressive bullpen outings recently, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said it’s not in his plans to have Stephen Strasburg begin the season in the starting rotation, but he wouldn’t rule out the possibility either.

      This stance differs from what Riggleman said last weekend when he indicated that Strasburg would likely being the 2010 season in the minors. Riggleman said he would remain open-minded about the idea of the pitcher making the big league club out of spring training, but also noted that Strasburg isn’t really competing for a spot in the rotation. However, as soon as Riggleman saw Strasburg throw his second bullpen session of the spring, he said that the pitching prodigy was “off-the-charts good.”

      Strasburg’s fastball, curveball and changeup are already good enough to face Major League hitters. But it will be his control that ultimately decides whether or not he starts in the show or in the minor leagues. If he blows away the competition this spring, the Nationals may want to start him in the rotation this year to get him big league experience and also sell some tickets in the process.

      That said, rushing a prospect before he’s ready is a good way to ruin his career. Some players never recover after being brought up too soon, although there have been others (Albert Pujols and Tim Lincecum to name a couple) that have became stars right away. We’ll see how Strasburg handles things this spring.


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      MLB

      Rams to select Bradford with top pick?

      February 26, 2010 /

      ESPN’s Adam Schefter told a St. Louis radio station that the Rams will select quarterback Sam Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick this year. The caveat is that Schefter wasn’t reporting the news, but merely making a prediction.

      Schefter is always good for information around this time of year, so I wouldn’t doubt it if the Rams did take Bradford No. 1. After all, they do need a quarterback and if Steve Spagnuolo and his staff feel as though the Oklahoma product is a franchise-type signal caller, then it will be hard for them to pass.

      Schefter also noted that St. Louis is reluctant to pay No. 1 money to a defensive player such as Nebraska’s Ndamukong Suh or Oklahoma’s Gerald McCoy. Of all the Rams’ many needs, defensive tackle isn’t necessarily a high priority so it makes sense that the Rams would pass on Suh and McCoy and take Bradford or Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen.

      That said, GM Billy Devaney is familiar with former Falcons quarterback Michael Vick from their days in Atlanta. It’s not a stretch to believe that Devaney will send a draft pick to Philadelphia for Vick and then take Suh or McCoy with the No. 1 pick, seeing as how those two players are the best on the board. Drafting in the top 5 is a different animal, as teams usually throw out the word “need” and just try to acquire talent to restock their roster.

      We’ll see if Schefter called this one come April, but as of right now there’s still a lot of mystery and intrigue involving the No. 1 pick.


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      College Football, NFL, NFL Draft

      Canada’s women’s hockey team knows how to party! Buuuuuut they’re also in trouble.

      February 26, 2010 /

      The International Olympic Committee will investigate the Canadian women’s hockey team after a number of players celebrated their gold medal victory on Thursday night by tossing back a few cold ones and smoking cigars on the ice in Vancouver.

      From Yahoo! Sports:

      A number of players, including 18-year-old superstar Marie-Philip Poulin, were drinking alcohol on the ice following the team’s 2-0 defeat of the United States. (The legal drinking age in British Columbia is 19.) Players lingered for more than 70 minutes after the awards ceremony reveling in the arena, which was empty except for media and arena staff.

      Gilbert Felli, the IOC’s executive director of the Olympic Games, said that drinking in public was “not what we want to see” from athletes at an Olympic venue. The organization will investigate the actions and will speak with the international hockey federation and Canadian Olympic Committee and ask them to “act accordingly.”

      The Olympic Committee is wound a little tight and I find it amusing that an event that essentially introduced steroids to athletic competition is so image conscious now. I don’t condone underage drinking, but if the Committee decides to send these girls home or ban them from the Closing Ceremony after this, then it would be ridiculous and a gross overreaction.

      Considering other things that go on at the Olympics, chugging some brews and lighting up a few stogies to celebrate a win is mild.


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      The Olympics

      Cavs lose Shaq, destroy Celtics, 108-88

      February 26, 2010 /

      The Celtics led 56-48 at haltfime, but were outscored 60-32 in the final two periods, resulting in a 20-point Cleveland win in Boston. LeBron James (36-7-9) had his usual stellar stat line, but it was Mo Williams who keyed the Cavs’ run in the second half, scoring 16 of his 19 points in the last two quarters.

      Shaquille O’Neal left the game with an injured thumb and did not return. Anderson Varejao filled in admirably with 14 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.

      Cleveland has struggled of late, so even though Paul Pierce missed the game due to injury, this should be a big confidence builder for the Cavs.

      Fantasy Basketball, NBA

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