February 2010

FANTASY HOOPS: RANTS & RAVES

Anderson Varejao could end up being a big addition. Shaquille O’Neal might be out for the long haul (6 weeks after surgery) in Cleveland, while Zydrunas Ilgauskas is still a month away from officially being able to re-sign with the team. The “Sideshow Bob” look-alike will be more than just...

Olympic Hockey: Canada Defeats U.S. In Stunning Overtime Win

Sidney Crosby scored 7:40 into overtime as Canada took home the gold medal with a 3-2 win over the United States in men's hockey. In the extra session, the Canadians were cycling around the left boards. Crosby pushed the puck down to the low left boards for Jarome Iginla, who...

I Know You Guys Are All Insane Over Hockey But Look At This Gaga Outfit.

So frankly, I don't know what the big deal is with this hockey game. They don't even have the camera angles you do for football. Totally lame. Gaga wore an upside down crystal crustacean on her head. It looks like you could put some prescription lenses in there. via www-hollywoodlife-com.vimg.net

Holy Esther! You Say Purim, I Say Chris Noth and Snooki and Some Shards Of Glass

Heavy snow and ice caused the glass ceiling at the Sony Building's atrium to fall, injuring 10 people who were there for a Purim party. Luckily, the injuries were described as minor—and the Daily News headlined its story, "'Jersey Shore's' Snooki and Chris Noth escape injury as Sony Plaza's roof...

WWE announces another wrestler release

WWE has released Charlie Haas from his contract. You can check out the official announcement at WWE.com. Powell's POV: Haas actually asked for his release at one point last year, but WWE gave him a raise to stay and then rarely used him. There was talk at the time that...

WWE News: Chris Jericho threatens to skip a house show event

WWE headliner Chris Jericho posted a note on his Twitter page stating that he threatened to skip today's house show event in Abilene, Tex. "I told the WWE office if they didn't set up a TV backstage in Abilene so I can watch the game, that I would skip the...

TREASURES FROM THE AMAZON: Horror Movie For a Modern Age

What makes a good horror movie is a genuine sense of fear, an interwoven sense of reality and fantasy that can play up on those things we are all afraid of deep down. This is why Halloween: Resurrection works so well, not only does it mix bad horror sequel with...

WEISS: USA/Canada Might Not Be Miracle II, But It's A Must Watch

To the best of my knowledge, Al Michaels is not calling any of the hockey games in these 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. So those of you hoping to hear a re-creation of his famous "Do You Believe In Miracles?!" call from the now legendary Miracle On Ice, a United...

Richard Fairgray's Guide to Feeling Good About Yourself: The Britney Spears Remake

I spent some time trying to find one of my favourite videos on Youtube this morning but unfortunately it has been removed. it was a person (I honestly could never work out the gender) lip syncing to the Tori Amos cover of I Don't Like Mondays. It was a truly...

Hannibal Lecter Thinks Paris Is Stupid ... I'm Not So Sure

Dear Sir Anthony, Please review the attached video and you will see for yourself why Paris Hilton is deservedly famous. While I agree that "celebutante culture" is a strange phenomena, there is no doubt that Miss Hilton has certainly managed to continually find a way to keep the money rolling...

Drunken Ape Sent To Rehab

A Russian chimpanzee has been sent to rehab by zookeepers to cure the smoking and beer-drinking habits he has picked up, a popular daily reported on Friday. An ex-performer, Zhora became aggressive at his circus and was transferred to a zoo in the southern Russian city of Rostov, where he...

Michael Jordan Beats The Buzzer To Buy The Charlotte Bobcats

Hopefully, when the deal has been concluded Jordan will give the Bobcats what they really need ... his visibility and full support. Everyone associated with the Bobcats has to be disappointed in what he has brought to the the team in his years as the part-owner. Now Michael Jordan is...

FANTASY BASEBALL: SECOND BASE BREAKDOWN

Position Scarcity Rank: 5 When I was a kid, every date I ever went on, I wanted to get to second base. It was a great feat for most teenaged boys. It is a feat that can make or break your development years. In baseball, it’s a position that can...

ill LYTeracy - Repeat Offenders

Well, looks like another Martin Scorsese movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio just came out. Next week, another Tim Burton movie starring Johnny Depp comes out. After that, another Paul Greengrass movie with Matt Damon. And later on...Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe will team up yet again. Anyone who has ever worked...

Olympic Hockey: Canada & USA Set For Sunday Showdown

It was as though Finland's unmistakable flag was missing its blue cross, because clearly, its hockey team was waving a white one. By the time goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff quit - after four goals, seven shots and 10 minutes - it was also clear that the skaters in front of him...