Sports
The Greatest Sports April Fool’s Day Joke Ever
Thanks to that rascal Orson Welles, no prank will ever be able to claim that title outright - but this is a great one. Unfortunately, George Plimpton’s ridiculous story is only resurrected once a year on April 1st as the pentultimate example of sports gags (which too often include eyeblack or menthol soaked jock-straps).
You know that strange, cold feeling? They call it ‘fear’.
Just a little glimpse into the terror facing NL batters over the next few years. Behold Clayton Kershaw, 19-year old left-hander in the Dodger organization. Dodger deity Vin Scully has labeled this pitch “Public Enemy Number One”. Watch the video to see why
Oh yeah, and he complements that with 97 mph heat - FEAR THE [...]
That’s why I say “hey man nice shot!”
I had been wanting to expand the sports section of blandlife beyond the existing Dodger/Laker/Dback/Cardinals universe, and surprise- this story drops in my lap. Some duffer got annoyed at a hawk, took aim and killed it with a golf ball. This is incredible for so many reasons…
End Of An Era; Brett Favre Retires
Packers and NFL fans everywhere are mourning today … and I thought SG retiring was sad!
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Orel Gots Soul
This is already all over the net, but I wanted a cheap and easy baseball post. This won’t be as funny to non-dodger fans, but I thought I saw Ed Begley Jr. getting out of the limo and how often do you get to see men “dancing” in tight white baseball pants? Come on, its better [...]
How Green Was My Chavez Ravine
Last night, amidst playing trivia, listening to karaoke, and witnessing yet another Lakers domination I learned that Shawn Green has retired from baseball after 15 years in the majors. Article.
Great Urban Race Hits Phoenix; blandlife.com Places 58th
This Saturday, blandlife.com was represented in the Great Urban Race in Phoenix (technically Tempe), Arizona. The Great Urban Race is a nationwide scavenger hunt and race where teams of two solve clues and locate landmarks in order to win.
Seven More Days Until
Pitchers and Catchers report!
February 14th marks the beginning of Spring Training and 2008 is exciting year for Dodgers fans because they are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They will also be participating in six Cactus League Spring Training games (half day anyone?)
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Before coming to Phoenix, they’ll play the Padres in China
Andre Ethier is ready “to do whatever the [...]
Arizona State Junior College
Arizona football coach Mike Stoops stated today that ASU has ”turned into a JC” … adding that recruits have said it’s easier to earn acceptance to and go to school at ASU.
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El Cid
Well he didn’t arrive on a horse and clad in armor, but Spaniard Pau Gasol’s first game as a Laker only served to heighten expectations. Laker fans knew they were getting a 7 footer with fine skills in the post, good hands and a decent 15 foot jump shot. His stats also tell us he [...]
