After a week off, it’s time for the return of the Man Lab’s linkdump to help the modern man. To make up for our absence, here’s Kate Upton.
The latest fad in scientific studies is on the health benefits of sex. Good news: Sex is good for you. Bad news: None of these studies are looking for test subjects in my neck of the woods. (Wall Street Journal)
After the jump, the pros and cons of groping at sports events, money advice for first dates and Kate Upton. Continue reading
In what could go down as the worst Maxim shoot ever, here’s Cameron Diaz. Cam, your best days are behind you. Be content to live off the residuals from There’s Something About Mary and Charlie’s Angels.
Sean Avery is making waves in the hockey world again but this time it’s for a good cause. Avery has publicly come out in favour of same-sex marriage. (Puck Daddy)
Coming soon is the behind-the-scenes book about ESPN. Well, the first excerpt has leaked and it’s pretty good… Even if all the names have been redacted. (Deadspin)
In not at all shocking news, reports say that the FIFA officials who hand out hosting rights to the World Cup are corrupt. Wait, did I say shocking? (The Big Lead)
After the jump, terrible new Scrabble words, scads of photo galleries and Jack Sparrow. Continue reading
The folks at Esquire claim that it’s the start of summer so they have Marisa Miller in a bikini. Works for me.
It’s time again for Drew Magary’s annual message to college graduates. I can really get behind this year’s message. (Deadspin)
And on a slightly college related note, with the rise of Facebook, what exactly does “friend” mean now? (Boston Globe)
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Buzz Bissinger is just as pissed of at the media as you are. He can’t believe that the media is trying to turn Osama bin Laden into a victim. (Philadelphia Daily News)
After the jump, the best beer league logos, the best Star Wars characters and BizNasty on OTR. Continue reading
It’s time for another edition of the Entertainment Link-Off. To celebrate the release of Thor this weekend, here’s Jaimie Alexander who plays Sif in the film.
After the jump, some Marvel related news, the Janitor from Scrubs located Osama bin Laden 4 years ago, saying goodbye to Smallville, the Home Alone house is up for sale and not all Asians know kung fu! Continue reading
Let’s go a bit unexpected off the top of this edition of the Wednesday links and lead with Kat Dennings.
After Monday’s game changing federal election in Canada, here’s a look at the numbers behind the changes in government. (Five Thirty Eight)
The CFL Canadian Draft is this weekend. TSN’s Duane Forde gets you ready for the CFL’s big day. (TSN)
And in other big Canadian news, UFC 129 was this past weekend. For the first time ever, Dana White didn’t give the belt to the main event winner. That honour went to a Canadian man with a pretty cool story. (Cagewriter)
After the jump, sports’ big money earners, Osama bin Laden stories and an Aussie V8 supercar in a super fireball. Continue reading
It’s been a while since we’ve featured Anna Kendrick on the blog. Clearly, that’s a massive oversight.
Last week, the NHL finalized their new TV deal with NBC and Versus. For a while, it looked like ESPN was going to get the deal. Here’s how the negotiations went down. (Sports Business Daily)
The New York Times is actually talking about hockey! They look at Detroit’s new Grind Line which is a sequel to the legendary Wings line of the 90s. (New York Times)
With UFC 129 in the rear view mirror, Stephen Brunt writes a requiem for boxing. (Globe and Mail)
After the jump, not getting Iggy with it, 25 things you didn’t know the name of and sports fans who shouldn’t have kids. Continue reading
Fast Five is out this weekend and I was initially going to kick off this entry with Jordana Brewster but since Steve beat me to the punch, I’ll kick things off with Friday Night Lights alum Aimee Teegarden. Catch her while you can in the final season of FNL on NBC at 9 pm on Fridays or perhaps head to the big screens to see her as the leading lady in Disney’s latest flick Prom.
After the jump, never use real guns when making videos, movie trailers galore and an awesome music medley to listen to. Continue reading
It’s time for the second Man Lab linkdump. God help us if this thing actually catches on. Anyway, let’s start with Heather Morris who is the other blonde from Glee.
Let’s kick off this linkdump with some general life advice. Here are 34 rules everyone should live by. (Midwest Sports Fans)
After the jump, a woman to English dictionary, how to smoke cigars and the best pickup line in Canada. Continue reading
Let’s kick off today’s linkdump with Miranda Kerr. Did you know that she had a kid in January? I don’t think you can tell.
UFC 129 will be Toronto’s first UFC show and it’ll be at SkyDome to make it the UFC’s biggest show ever. But since Toronto is really a hockey town, here’s a guide to the UFC for hockey fans. (Down Goes Brown)
Have you been on Hockey Night In Canada’s site lately? They’ve gone all in on social media integration for their new Hockey Night Pulse game companion thing. (Pension Plan Puppets)
And speaking of social media, Klout have released their ratings of the top athletes on Twitter. (CNBC)
After the jump, the NFL lockout is over, a royal wedding primer and the most random Walker, Texas Ranger clip ever. Continue reading
It’s Easter Sunday. Since it’s been a while since we’ve featured her and since she’s been in Playboy, here’s Olivia Munn.
Just in time for Easter, ESPN has a list of each country’s highest paid athlete. Surprisingly, Canada’s highest paid athlete isn’t a hockey player. (ESPN)
Not among those high paid athletes are relief pitchers for the Clearwater Threshers who resort to fundraising while in the bullpen to make some extra coin. (The XLog)
And with the wedding of the century this coming Friday, here’s Gourmet Spud’s look at Jay-Z’s wedding vows… Yeah, even I’ll admit that segue both sucked and blew. Just hit the damn link. (Food Court Lunch)
After the jump, the NHL’s best goal horns, how happy the world is and how to destroy Easter eggs. Continue reading
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