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So, let’s say you’re playing a baseball game tonight, and winning that game grants you a spot in the World Series. Let’s also say that in order to do win, you have to beat one of the best pitchers in baseball, who has a history of playoff dominance, including against you. ( Read more... )

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As a part of Bud Selig’s continuing effort to make Major League Baseball a happier and more festive league, Matt Garza and Magglio Ordonez kicked off tonight’s Twins/Tigers game with a smiling contest:


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The Twins, Broncos and Vikings all won today. The White Sox and Tigers both lost.

It’s a good day for me.

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Any folks (Roseville types in particular) up for a fantasy football league? I’d really like to get one together this year if there’s the interest for it.

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By now, I’ve seen the Pacers/Pistons riot about a dozen times. It was so odd…when I READ about it, my first reaction was “awesome”. Why? Probably because it seemed…well, typical. In hind sight, I should have known better. Once I saw it, I was shocked. I’ve never seen ( Read more... )