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Wednesday Link-Off: Greatness

Well, everyone I was planning to lead off the WLO with was either eliminated or a WAG of a player eliminated from the French Open. So here’s Irina Shayk.

The Great One is coming back to the NHL… At least, in the latest EA Sports NHL video game. (Toronto Sun)

Doc Halladay laughed in the collective faces of Blue Jays fans when he pitched his first career perfect game on the weekend. But this didn’t shock one Phillies fan. (Deadspin)

Did you know there’s a cap on the number of friends you can have on Facebook? I guess #5,001 will cause Facebook to explode. (New York Times) Of course, you can like us on Facebook here.

After the jump, some athletes in trouble, an ode to Philly hockey, and barbeque failures. Continue reading →

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Saturday Link-Off: The Backup Plan

Don’t adjust your screens. I’m filling in on a Saturday. To make up for the lack of Jackie, here’s Alice Eve who might actually put the “sex” in Sex and the City.

Ozzie Guillen is my favourite baseball manager. Not only does he say what he thinks but he’ll write what he wants to fans. (Deadspin)

Think what you will about Barack Obama, there’s one think that Dubya did better: Golfing. So what’s it like hitting the links with the former first golfer? (Wei Under Par)

The Apple iPad came out around the world yesterday. Still not convinced that you should buy one? Here’s some reason you should pick one up… Assuming they’re not already all sold out. (Daily Telegraph)

After the jump, a UFC 114 preview, Sex and the City bashing, and the world’s most infamous pork chop. Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-Off: Strolling On

Leading off today’s linkdump is Jennifer Love Hewitt. That being said, let’s ignore the craptacular movie whose premier she’s attending here.

They track stats of everything in baseball so it should come as no surprise that someone also tracks how long it takes a player to trot after a home run. One fighter dominates this category. (Wezen Ball)

How do you get fired from your teaching job in Mississippi? Get body slammed by a student. (Dr. Saturday)

Madison Square Garden is undergoing a retrofit soon. Some of the ideas are a bit out there, though. (New York Post)

After the jump, the Green Ranger steps into the cage, nine meals that can kill you, and car soccer. Continue reading →

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Sunday Link-Off: Bad Beats

In the last week, we’ve had Katy Perry and Marisa Miller named the sexiest woman in the world. But why isn’t there any love for Miranda Kerr?

Well, we know he ain’t re-signing the Cavs now. LeBron’s mom is allegedly sleeping with Delonte West. (Terez Owens)

Tim Donaghy is back in the public eye. Now he’s telling gambling horror stories to Deadspin. (Deadspin) Beats gambling tips from a 12-year-old.

Eric Byrnes went 2-for-3 with two dingers the other night… In a beer league slow-pitch softball game. Hell, even I’d be hard-pressed not to pull that off. (Pro Rumors)

After the jump, the future of comedy movies, some baseball links, and Montreal’s spectacular playoff run. Continue reading →

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Sunday Link-Off: Diamond Gems

Taylor Swift has nothing to do with baseball but she’s one of American Idle’s few gems. Yes, I know how to spell.

After two awful prelude fights, negotiations are still happening to make Pacquiao vs. Mayweather. However, the Pacman isn’t quite on the up and up on what’s happening in discussions. (Yahoo Sports)

It’s been 28 years since Gilles Villeneuve died at Zolder. Here’s a look at some of the best Gilles stories from his manager. (MotorSport Magazine) And, yes, he still is the greatest driver in F1 history.

Best job of all-time? Eric Byrnes will collect his big league money while playing in the beer leagues. (The Big Lead)

After the jump, scads of baseball links, hockey fan signs, and the best rant of the season. Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-Off: Governmental Interference

In honour of last night’s Lowdown radio show that covered summer movie blockbusters, here’s Scarlett Johansson. While we’re here, don’t forget to check out our new Facebook page.

The gang over at LDU are helping out the Ontario education system. They’ve got 7 sex myths that you’ll never learn in school and probably wouldn’t learn until it’s too late. (Probably NSFW) (Lion’s Den U)

Apple is by no means bitter about losing their iPhone 4G prototype and having it turn up in Gizmodo’s hands. That’s why they dispatched the San Mateo PD to layeth the smacketh down on editor Jason Chen. (Gizmodo)

Ever want to throw an octopus on the ice at a playoff game, here’s the how to guide on Detroit’s greatest tradition. (Puck Daddy)

After the jump, scads of baseball links, another legendary Biden speech, and The Beatles meet The Zombies. Continue reading →

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Sunday Link-Off: Geeked

Because I link to a podcast with her in this edition of the SLO, here’s Olivia Munn. Jackie tells me I’m obligated to mention that she’s in Iron Man 2.

I have to lead with this. The biggest news of the last month (not just week) is that copyright claims are being fired off to YouTube and ending our fun with the Hitler “Downfall” parodies. It’s a sad day for humour. (Mashable)

NBA and NHL fans got some bad news this week. The NFL draft had more viewers than either league’s playoffs. The solution for the NHL is easy, though. (Sparty & Friends)

Though part of the NHL’s problem might be player image. It’s not that they’re toothless thugs. It’s that they’re hipsters. (Watch The Gap)

After the jump, the Sarah Silverman disaster, Leonard Nimoy beams back to Vulcan, and rain delay awesomeness. Continue reading →

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Wednesday Link-Off: Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition

For the return of the WLO, nobody expected me to lead with Hayden Panettiere.

A collection of the 20 greatest Monty Python sketches of all time. It’s definitely not an ex-list. (GNews)

If you thought that KFC’s Double Down was the worst thing in the world that you could eat, you find out that it’s not so bad. Crunch the numbers and its not that bad. (FiveThirtyEight)

Ex-Globe and Mail columnist Bill Houston is a bitter old man. He doesn’t really understand this whole blogging thing. Especially the part where people are upset that he would bash a reporter for using an anonymous source when he’s pulled the same trick before. Things kinda escalated from there with hilarious consequences. (Pension Plan Puppets)

After the jump, Taiwanese CGI bathroom sex, the Ben Roethlisberger timeline, and Jon Miller as Vin Scully. Continue reading →

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Sunday Link-Off: Hard Hitting

Making her first appearance on the blog, here’s former tennis player (definitely not tennis star) Anna Kournikova.

Here’s a cool CIS story. Some of the football players at the University of Montreal will be making an appearance in next year’s Madden game. Thing is you won’t actually see them in the game. (CIS Blog)

In other CIS news, did you know that the OUA’s scholarship rules include a gender balance rule? I don’t think seven Ontario schools knew. (CBC)

In case you didn’t notice, Tiger Woods is playing golf this weekend. Heading into today’s action, he was four strokes off the lead. His chase won’t be helped by some messages being sent from above. (Sports By Brooks)

After the jump, some baseball links, some football links, and hockey quasi-revenge. Continue reading →

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The Humanoids: Spoilers

Some things will just spoil your day. Whether it’s a late post on The Lowdown Blog or your favourite sports team being taken down by the evil empire, there are some things you’d rather not have to put up with. Of course, spoilers are also those folks that tell you the ending of a movie or TV show before you see it. For example, in 1980, you were likely to be bludgeoned to death with a plastic lightsaber if you mentioned that Darth Vader was Luke’s father. We try to avoid doing the latter in this post while we talk a lot about the former in this post. I’ll spoil this post for you by saying that, as with most of my diatribes, it makes as much sense as the last sentence. Continue reading →