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"You! Get me some coke!"
Rangers manager Ron Washington apologized yesterday for using cocaine last season, something that did not do anything to help energize the team to an AL West victory.
Angels center fielder Torii Hunter who says he “doesn’t have a racist bone in my body” is trying to spit his foot out of his mouth after a USA TODAY roundtable discussion where he confirmed to the public that he’s an idiot.
Lucky 7! The New Jersey Nets won their 7th game of the season on Saturday night against the also terrible New York Knicks. With a still worst NBA record of 7-55, the Nets actually have a winning streak going, having victories in their last three road games.
Baseball fans in Taipei are pretty pissed at the bench-warmer roster the Los Angeles Dodgers has for the three-game exhibition series taking place next week.
Viva Taiwan!
MLB commissioner Bud Selig will not implement blood testing for human growth hormone in the minor leagues or majors anytime in the foreseeable future because home runs are fun.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Guide to Vancouver’s 2010 Winter
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For the first time, the NFL’s Semi-Pro Bowl occupied the Sunday before Superbowl. The game featured NFL players that won’t be in the Superbowl playing touch football.
- No Hawaii Vacation This Year!
- No Hawaii Vacation This Year!
In an effort to emulate, yet overdo Kurt Warner, holy water drinker Tim Tebow will present his Christian-influenced political views on the biggest stage in television advertising: a Superbowl commercial.
Much like the heroic tales of the first settlers of this country, stories of the founders of the Fist Pump are epic and heralded. These legendary tales of courage and bravery detail one of the most triumphant celebratory gestures of all time!
Early tales of Fist-Pumping date all the way back to the Elizabethan Era. It was just another day in jolly old when Queen Elizabeth passed the Reform Act of 1558. Or was it? Instead of her usual understated nod following the signing of a document, she decided to put an exclamation point on this moment with a fiery fist pump. Documenters have since lamented this day in history as the Fist Pump Heard Round the Flat World. In Post-Reform Signing Interviews Lord Derby enthusiastically proclaimed “Goddamn that was some good a$S reforming! Big E rocked it!” It was a simpler time.
Others argue that the first Fist Pump took place MUCH earlier even still, suggesting that the origination occurred back during Medieval Times. Certain historians point to the actions of the Red Knight to support their case. Red Knight was known more for his over-the-top celebratory antics than his fighting. According to Blue Knight, “Dude is all about that stuff.” His enthusiasm earned him the nickname Jousts With a Fist Pump. Hard to argue against Dinner and Tournament.
Regardless of the starting point, the ensuing years have no doubt seen the Rise of the Fist Pump. Its use in today’s sports is unprecedented. Many believe overuse has actually led to decreased significance. To which the Fist Pump Founders collectively say “What The F*#k.” From tennis stars to golf pros to basketball and football players, the Fist Pump has come to mean victory (or any other small insignificant detail) for today’s biggest sports stars. If only they were aware of the Fist Pump’s storied origins…
