Email Author Sean Pendergast
2012 Stories by Sean Pendergast
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NBA Commish David Stern Asks Jim Rome, "Have You Stopped Beating Your Wife Yetr"
published Jun 14, 2012
"Have you stopped beating your wife yetr" -- NBA Commissioner David Stern in what I hope was a rhetorical question to Jim Rome, 6/13/12 Since the first NBA Draft Lottery in 1985 gift-wrapped Patrick... More >>
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NBA Finals: Series Prediction and a Few Prop Bets
published Jun 12, 2012
Finally, it's here! If you had allowed David Stern to sit in a room with all 16 playoff teams on the wall by conference, and allow him to pick his dream matchup for the NBA Finals, it's without a dou... More >>
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Weekend Review: Pacquiao Gets Jobbed, Humberto Quintero Makes "Chinese Eyes", Gary Stevens Humanizes Horses
published Jun 11, 2012
Every year, it seems like there's one weekend around this time of year where the sports gods decide to remind us that we are heading to that abyss section of the sports calendar, where trying to find ... More >>
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Longhorn Panic: Sealy WR Ricky Seals-Jones Decommits
published Jun 08, 2012
It wouldn't be June if we didn't have some sort of off-the-field drama to worry about with our college football. And since the realignment talk this summer is at a dull roar at best, and since the res... More >>
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NBA Playoffs: "Good Job, Good Effort" Kid Has Been Located
published Jun 07, 2012
Well, that didn't take long. On the heels of the Boston Celtics' 94-90 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, there were two stars usurping the spotlight after the game. One was Boston forward Kev... More >>
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Celtics-Heat Postgame Fun-Fest: Crazy KG, D-Wade's Hipster-ish Fake Glasses and "Good Job, Good Effort!" Kid (w/ VIDEO)
published Jun 06, 2012
I love NBA basketball, but I'll be the first to admit that I am oftentimes more compelled by what goes on after the games -- in the press conferences, in the locker room, on the set of TNT -- than I a... More >>
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The Mets Impostor "No Hitter Celebrator" Is Awesome, But He's Kind of a Crappy Dad (w/ VIDEO)
published Jun 06, 2012
It hasn't been easy being a Mets fan these last few years. Since moving into their new home (Citi Field) in 2009, they have yet to crack the 80-win barrier. Also, mired in the throes of a Ponzi scheme... More >>
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5 Things Texans Safety Troy Nolan Could Be Doing in This Picture OTHER Than Urinating
published Jun 05, 2012
This just in -- sometimes men pee in places other than the bathroom. Sometimes it's out of choice, sometimes it's out of necessity, sometimes it's out of spite. Or it can be a combination of all thr... More >>
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Adventures in DUI: Jacksonville Jags WR Justin Blackmon (w/ Mugshot!)
published Jun 04, 2012
While the new NFL collective bargaining agreement has brought rookie salaries, particularly first-round rookie salaries, more in line with their true value, there is no denying that NFL teams are stil... More >>
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Houston Rockets 2012: Tales from the Stinkhole, Volume 2 ("At Least We're Not Charlotte")
published Jun 01, 2012
The plight of the Rocket fan has been well documented in this space. One playoff series win in the last 15 years. Both of the other Texas franchises winning NBA titles within the last five years. Thre... More >>
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Kids, Don't Drink and Then Drive Your Riding Mower (w/ VIDEO)
published Jun 01, 2012
As we head into the first weekend post-Memorial Day, summer is now in full swing, which means two things -- yard work and beer drinking. Unto themselves, both are harmless, invigorating, highly necess... More >>
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NBA Draft: Recent Stinkhole History to Enlighten Rocket Fans
published Jun 01, 2012
Prior to Wednesday night's game between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, the 27th annual NBA Draft Lottery took place, or, as Rocket fans like to call it, "a tradition like no other." For those ... More >>
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Spurs Fans and Thunder Fans Brawl in the Stands (w/ VIDEO)
published May 30, 2012
Well, the Conference Finals are in full swing in the NBA, and you know the old saying -- the Conference Finals don't really start until the two fan bases have a drunken brawl over something really, re... More >>
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Hammered Miami Heat Fan Strips to Bra & Panties to Celebrate a Win (VIDEO Analysis)
published May 25, 2012
I realize that, unless you're a member of LeBron James's or Dwyane Wade's immediate family, it's awfully tough to find a reason to root for the Miami Heat. While they're not the lightning rod for vi... More >>
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Early NFL Season Win Total Lines Have Brought Out a New Trash-Talky Side of Bob McNair
published May 25, 2012
"I think we are a contender, so that's no surprise to me. I guess they got tired of losing money out there, putting our over-and-under too low, so they're getting more realistic." -- Houston Texans ow... More >>
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Tracy McGrady's Chinese Beer Commercial, Dissected (w/ VIDEO)
published May 24, 2012
Maybe it's because he was given official "ambassador" status a couple years ago, perhaps it's because China is one of the few locales left where he hasn't lost a playoff series, but most likely becaus... More >>
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Brian Downing: Alleged Alabama Teabagger Pleads Not Guilty (w/ VIDEO)
published May 22, 2012
On the evening of January 9, 2012, the Alabama Crimson Tide beat the LSU Tigers in the BCS National Championship Game. They beat them like a drum to the tune of 21-0. The game was so lopsided that LSU... More >>
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2012 Summer Guide
published May 24, 2012
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Jim Rome Smack-Off 2012: The Party's Over
published May 21, 2012
In entertainment, everything has a logical arc. Whether we're talking about a television series, a radio show or a particular personality, they all have a shelf life as to how long they can remain co... More >>
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The Sports Hall of Shame, an Idea Long Overdue
published May 18, 2012
A week or so ago, you may remember, I wrote a post about the auction for Bobby Petrino's crash-damaged motorcycle. The majority of the post was an outline of my idea to turn the crumpled-up love machi... More >>
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The Albert Pujols Schadenfreude Post
published May 17, 2012
To understand the magnitude of Albert Pujols's six-week slump to start the 2012 season (and I'm not going to lie, calling it a "slump" feels like a VERY lazy understatement), you have to remember the ... More >>
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Umpin' Ain't Easy! Carlos Lee Steamrolls an Umpire (w/VIDEO)
published May 17, 2012
On the surface, the occupation of Major League Baseball umpire would appear to be a dream job for anyone who likes baseball but wasn't good enough to continue playing beyond, say, American Legion ball... More >>
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Louisiana Senate Votes to Beg Roger Goodell to Unsuspend Saints Players and Coaches
published May 16, 2012
Let me preface what I am about to say by noting that I love the state of Louisiana. I don't think I've ever had a bad trip to the state. It's one of my favorite places to visit, complete with otherwor... More >>
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NBA Formalwear: Chase Budinger's NBA Socks Worn Under His Suit at Tilman Fertitta's Charity Event
published May 14, 2012
On the evening of May 2, John Granato and I had the opportunity to broadcast a "very special edition" of our show on 1560 The Game live from local restaurant and casino mogul Tilman Fertitta's palatia... More >>
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The Betting Lines on the First 15 Texans Games Are Here!
published May 11, 2012
Think you have a pretty good idea on how your favorite NFL team will do this upcoming seasonr More importantly, does your "pretty good idea" differ drastically from the super-early predictions the exp... More >>
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