Enter our own Tall Glass of Milk, who reaches back into her own early memories of NASCAR to try and put the move into historical, personal context.
In the news:
- Some of our commenters didn't wan to hear it, but Bethlehem Shoals explained last night why LeBron won't be back in the Finals soon.
- A wonderful round-up from across the bloggysphere: Justin Verlander: 000 000 000 0 0 0
- Minor League pitchers don't make the big money, but the do get to play demolition derby in the stadium parking lot.
- In case you missed it: Steeler hanging loose in bar.
- Florida's basketball coach makes Florida's football coach extra-super rich.
- Big tough NHL player likes to wear Kellie Pickler T-Shirts.
- Das FanHaus isn't just transcedentally bizarre; it can also give glimpses into the darker corners of the human soul: What Does Doping Do to Cyclists?
- France endures "a decision of such absolute might that it could only rightly be called a smiting."
- Reebok's 1992 "Dan vs. Dave" marketing campaign finally bears fruit.
- Is Pittsburgh's Mayor Stalking Tiger Woods? It sure looks like it.
NFL:Ex-Pro Wrestler Chris Nowinski Tackles Concussions
What a Difference a Year Makes
Peter King's Readers Think Peter King Wants to Have Tom Brady's Baby
Bradyfan83's Second Michael Vick Song
49ers Fans to Wear Suits, Support Mike Nolan
Steelers Kicker Jeff Reed Needs a Shirt and a Haircut
Randy Moss Did Not Impress in First Patriots Practices
Chargers Will Eventually Have to Make Some Tough Decisions
Donovan McNabb Steps on Field, Takes Snaps
NFL Players Union Disputes Ex-Jag Brian DeMarco's Claims
Darwin Walker Barks, Marv Levy Bites: 'I Don't See Him Here'
Justin Zwick: Do What You Can, Kid
Could Hall Join Fellow Buckeye Gonzalez in Naptown?
Forensic Veterinarian Examined Michael Vick Evidence
NFLPA Will File Grievance for Culpepper Against Phins
Why All the Sympathy for Culpepper?
Teams Still Gamble on Players With Off-Field Issues
Pacman Jones Won't Appeal One-Year Suspension
NBA:Sorry Cavs, It Was Not Meant to Be: Spurs Win Game Three, 75-72
NBA Finals Game 3: 4th Quarter Live Blog
Would the Suns Trade Shawn Marion for Rasheed Wallace?
Joakim Noah Cannot Stop Hating
Memo to Van Gundy: J.J. Redick Can Shoot Better Than NASCAR Drivers
Longform Shoals: LeBron Won't Be Back in the Finals Soon
Game 3 Preview: What's Wrong for Cleveland?
The Rock hates Cleveland, Too
Random YouTube Magic: Grant Hill, Neighborhood Do-Gooder
Some in Laker Family Have Already Said Goodbye to Kobe
Soccer:
Sideline Reporters Just As Useless In MLS
U.S. Open Cup: Hey, America Has a Domestic Soccer Cup, Too
MLB:Justin Verlander: 000 000 000 0 0 0
Elijah Dukes: I Thought She Was 18, Dawg
Juan Uribe Denies Paying Off Accuser
Pittsburgh Pirate Fans Are Protesting
Victoria Beckham Loves the Dodgers
Manny Ramirez Might (Sort Of) Join the Blogging Game
Brace Yourselves: Brad Lidge Is Closing Again
The Whole City of Seattle Hates Cleveland
White Sox Players Feud with Patti LaBelle
Eric Milton to Miss Rest of the Year, Power Hitters Weep
Honoring Baseball's Defensive Butchers
Minor League Spotlight: It's Demolition Derby Time!
NCAA Basketball:
Jones Grasps Reality, Returns to Texas A&M
NCAA Football:
Oklahoma Self-Reports Giving Banned Supplements to Players
Urban Meyer Cashes In On Billy Donovan's Foibles
Four Big 12 Linemen Named to Outland Watch List
NASCAR:Texas Terry the Latest Champion Tapped For Ride
Can Earnhardt and Gordon Fans Co-Exist on the Same Team?
Gordon Safe, Possible Downed Plane Not His
NASCAR Drivers' Airplanes More Than Just Commuters
Earnhardt Jr. Calls Presser to Announce Future. Again. Maybe.
Texas Terry the Latest Champion Tapped For Ride
NHL:
Tootoo Loves Him Some Kellie Pickler T-Shirts
The Calder Trophy (Canadian for "Rookie of the Year")
Hockey Nerd Tuesday: The Caustic Card Collector
Eric Staal Gets Coveted Cover
The Tin Man Rides off into the Sunset
Das FanHaus:
Nurburgring: the Racetrack of Your Video Game Dreams
Surrender: France Suffers Worst Rugby Test Defeat Ever
What Does Doping Do to Cyclists?
Sports 2.0:
NCAA Violating Common Sense, if Not First Amendment
Genarlow Wilson Wins Appeal, But Still Behind Bars
UFC:
UFC Fight Night: Spencer Fisher Beats Sam Stout, Jon Fitch Beats Roan Carneiro
What Was Chuck Liddell Doing Before, After UFC 71?
Golf:Police Should Not Allow John Daly Case to End Quietly
Dottie Pepper Calls Out Michelle Wie
Is Pittsburgh's Mayor Stalking Tiger Woods?
Els Returns to Site of First Major Victory
Mickelson Won't Practice, but Will Play in Open
Monty Fires Caddie, Now Even Less Chance He'll Win a Major
U.S. Open History: Miller Has Best Round, Woods Best Tourney
