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NBA Predictions

MVP - Chris Paul Coach of the Year - Vinny Del Negro Top Scorer - Kevin Durant Top Rebounder - Dwight Howard Top Threes Made - Chauncey Billups Top Assists - Chris Paul Top Blocks - Serge Ibaka Top Steals - Chris Paul 6th Man - James Harden Comeback Player of the Year - Carlos Boozer Most Improved - Derrick Favors Finals Predictions - Miami over OKC Eastern Conference Finals -...

Dec 26th

NFL Predictions

AFC East - Patriots AFC North - Steelers AFC South - Texans AFC West - Chargers WildCard - Jets NFC East - Cowboys NFC North - Packers NFC South - Falcons NFC West - Cardinals Wildcard - Eagles Superbowl - Cowboys over Chargers Offensive MVP - P. Rivers Defensive MVP - C. Matthews MVP - P. Rivers Coach of the Year - Jason Garrett Comeback Player of the Year - Matthew Stafford ...

Sep 10th

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Apr 24th

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MLB Season Predictions

MLB season predictions below a la the Yahoo Sports format. AL MVP - Josh Hamilton NL MVP - Ryan Braun AL Cy Young - Jon Lester NL Cy Young - Tim Lincecum AL ROY - Michael Pineda NL ROY - Aroldis Chapman AL HR Leader - Adam Dunn NL HR Leader - Prince Fielder AL BA Title - Ichiro NL BA Title - Buster Posey AL East - Red Sox AL Central - Twins AL West - Rangers AL Wildcard -...

Mar 29th

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Oct 16th

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MLB Playoff Predictions

Yankees over Twins - CC has proven that he can carry teams in the playoffs on his stomach, I mean, back. Yankees really choked away home field but the Yankees can hit anywhere. With Justin Morneau still sidelined, the Twins just don’t have enough. Rangers over Rays - Cliff Lee, like CC, can eat up innings when it matters and with a contract pending, his motivation is greater than ever....

Oct 5th

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Great News about Linus and Locke

Yes!

Sep 20th

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Sep 16th

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God, I have missed you Sons of Anarchy

Tonight’s Season 3 premier was worth the wait. I’m so charged up from it that I won’t be sleeping anytime soon (12am currently). One of the ongoing debates among my friends is which show is better: Sons or Breaking Bad. Right now, I side with Breaking Bad which is bit unfair because Breaking Bad has one more season in the books already, and season 3 was among my favorite...

Sep 8th

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Sep 3rd

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Emmy Reactions

I normally don’t enjoy award shows but given the significantly large amount of television I’ve watched this past year, I had to give this telecast a shot. Pleased with Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston sweeping the drama categories for their performances on Breaking Bad, the best show on TV currently. Disappointed that neither Breaking Bad or LOST were able to top Mad Men. I cannot...

Aug 30th

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Beat It, Brian Fuentes

So happy I don’t have to watch Brian Fuentes blow games for the Angels any longer. He was traded to the Twins today.

Aug 28th

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LOST Auction Makes $1.8 Million

The LOST auction which took place the past weekend garnered $1.8 Million. Below is a list of the most notable items sold. Dharma VW van: $57,000 Swan station computer: $19, 200 Swan station Hatch door: $19,200 Pilot script signed by J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof : $18, 000 Season 1 production artwork: $16, 800 Desmond’s fail-safe key with “Joe Inman” dog tag: $13, 200...

Aug 24th

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Aug 22nd

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"Chuck" Is Must-See TV

Normally I have an aversion to anything on NBC except for Friday Night Lights, but I just spent the past 7 days knocking out 3 seasons of “Chuck.” This might be the most entertaining show on TV right now. Now, I’m not saying it’s better than your Breaking Bad’s or Sons of Anarchy’s. Those shows are a completely different genre and are far more serious....

Aug 19th

This Week's 3hree Things: Airline Passengers I... →

(via trawlingthegrey) Hilarious and relatable read.

Aug 18th

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Aug 15th

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Sam Smith's Scottie Pippen HOF Article →

Click the link above for Sam Smith’s take on Hall of Famer, Scottie Pippen. Pippen was my all-time favorite basketball player. I owned all his shoes growing up and even modeled my own lack of game after his all-around offensive and defensive game. I’ve always felt bad for the guy though as Jordan got all the credit and attention while Scottie was severely underpaid for his major...

Aug 13th

THE 30 WORST BASEBALL CARD PHOTOS OF ALL-TIME →

trawlingthegrey: This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen. Armstrong led the American League in rape last season.

Aug 13th

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Aug 11th

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Obligatory Carlos Gonzalez Post

World meet Carlos Gonzalez aka CarGo. He’s one of the best baseball players on the planet, and someone you should watch when possible. Scratch that. Whenever possible.

Aug 10th

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New Weezer Album's Cover Art

Weezer recently announced their new album, Hurley, would be released soon. Today they unveiled the album cover. No joke.

Aug 9th

NFL Season Predictions

Below are my predictions for the upcoming NFL season. I’m doing this prior to today’s first preseason game between the Bengals and Cowboys. Division Standings * denotes playoff teams. AFC East New York Jets * New England Patriots * Miami Dolphins Buffalo Bills Jets seem to the heavy favorite with a great defense, outstanding running game, and improved receiving core....

Aug 9th

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12 Minute LOST Epilogue, "The New Man in Charge."

The footage has been floating around all day, and I’ve fought off all urges to watch it thus far. I almost don’t want to watch it as I know it will be the last new LOST footage I’ll ever see. The franchise still lives on and part of me thinks that ABC will become so desperate for another hit someday that they’ll do some sort of spinoff. Wishful thinking I know, but keep...

Aug 7th

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New Colour Revolt →

A friend alerted me to these guys several years ago and they’ve been heavily played by me ever since. Give them a listen.

Aug 6th

Aug 4th

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The Angels Just Stole Dan Haren

Thank you, Reagins.

Jul 26th

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Watch

Dexter Season 5 Trailer

Jul 24th

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Jul 19th

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Inception Was a Sensory Overload

My initial reaction was overwhelmed. but in a good way. There was so much movie to digest as there were so many layers and films within films. Now that I’ve had a chance to process the film, I like it more and more. It’s everything you expect out of Nolan including incredible visuals and a perfect score composed by long time partner Hans Zimmer. This movie really had no lulls....

Jul 18th

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Jul 16th

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Watch

The trailer for The Social Network. When is the Twitter movie coming out?

Jul 16th

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Unbelievable Discovery at World Trade Center

This is crazy.

Jul 16th

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Rescue Me from Rescue ME

It doesn’t deserve words anymore. Put a fork in it.

Jul 14th

This Week's 3hree Things @ OC Weekly: 3 Songs I... →

(via trawlingthegrey)

Jul 14th

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Home Run Derby Is Worthless

Is there a bigger waste of time than watching the home run derby? Watching glorified batting practice is not worth 3 hours of anyone’s time. Home runs are only impressive when they matter.

Jul 13th

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Watch

Nice touch with the same shirt, Simmons.

Jul 13th

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Jesse Jackson Is Scum

Jesse Jackson has chimed in on Cleveland Cavaliers Owner, Dan Gilbert, and his open letter criticizing LeBron James for leaving the franchise for Miami. Jackson claimed Gilbert viewed James as a “runaway slave” and that his letter to Lebron was filled with racism and danger towards LeBron. Every few months, this piece of garbage has to chime in on the latest news and claim some act...

Jul 13th

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Take The Money, Role Players

I don’t like what I’m seeing from valuable role players in the NBA right now. Udonis Haslem, you deserve more money than what Miami is paying you to win Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh a championship. They wouldn’t take less to play with you — just each other. Same goes for Derek Fisher. Kobe Bryant wanted you back, but he didn’t take less money at the...

Jul 13th

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Jul 12th

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Jul 10th

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The Conspiracy of LeBron's Number Change

LeBron announced midseason that he’d be changing his number to 6 in honor of Michael Jordan to start the 2010-2011 season. Many people speculated this was just to take over the jersey sales lead a la Kobe’s change from 8 to 24. However, Miami already had the number 23 retired in honor of Jordan for many years. Did LeBron know for this long he’d be headed to Miami? Was the...

Jul 9th

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Jul 8th

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Quote of the Day

“You know, because any time you can play in a city with such rich basketball tradition, you have to do it. It’s hard not to get inspired during the national anthem when you see Rony Seikaly’s number in the rafters.” - Bill Simmons

Jul 8th

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NBA Free Agency Update

Miami Heat scored big time with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh while there’s still room for LeBron technically. There’s no way this happens though since the rest of the team would be thin even if a couple veterans take the minimum to win a ring. LeBron needs to be the alpha-dog if he’s going to become the best the player of all time. Will be interesting to see if Bosh is a...

Jul 8th

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Early Reviews on Inception Are Positive

Early reviews are extremely positive. I. Can’t. Wait.

Jul 7th

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Jul 7th