January 2010
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Will Apple's iPad Change Sports Media?...
Thanks to Kottke.org, back in December we saw this excellent example (video below) of Sports Illustrated in tablet form. Given us a glimpse of how tablets and the tablet medium will revolutionize how we digest sports media. Allowing for a creative array of options for publishers, media companies, and advertisers.
After seeing Apple’s iPad and what it’s capable of, the concept above...
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The Green Men are Everywhere!!
As seen at Vancouver Canucks games mocking the opposing team.
If you want to buy the costume there’s a site for that - begreenman.com
If you want to public announce your love for the Green Men on Facebook, there’s a group for that - Green Men Facebook Group
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Hedo Turkoglu's Interview Skills Need Some Work
After defeating the Knicks by two last night, Hedo Turkoglu gave one of the most awkward interviews we’ve ever witnessed. You would think a guy making 9 Million dollars this season could put a sentence together. Shout out to Jack Armstrong for sticking with it.
Armstrong: You came out tonight, early, aggressive. What was different for you tonight in terms of setting the tone with your...
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America's Most Powerful Athletes
Business Week columnist Rick Horrow teamed with CSE, formerly known as Career Sports & Entertainment, an integrated sports and entertainment company that connects brands with fans to create the 2010 version of the Power 100.
The easiest route to a high ranking is competing in individual sports. While the NBA and NFL occupy the lion’s share of the rankings—with 22 and 21 players,...
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The Naked Truth: The Greg Oden Apology
Greg Oden apologized earlier today after nude pictures of him surfaced on the internet Tuesday. He said the pictures were taken more than 18 months ago for a “lady friend.” When asked how he felt learning that these pictures had gone viral, he said “my heart dropped.” Yikes. No kidding.
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Dawson is Angry About Sporting Expos Cap at...
Soon to be Hall-of-Famer Andre Dawson will be inducted into Cooperstown on July 25 wearing an Expos cap! This makes Dawson one unhappy pappy. The bitter Dawson called the Hall’s cap decision “gut-wrenching” on Tuesday night after finding out.
Retro is so hot right now.
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A Look Back at the Past 10 Years of Sports -...
Sometimes you gotta sit back and reminisce.
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Is Tim Tebow the Super Bowl Debbie Downer?
Tim Tebow and his mother Pam are set to star in an anti-abortion commercial during Superbowl 44.
“That’s cool”, some say but others argue, The Super Bowl is the wrong place / wrong time to highlight such a controversial issue.
“Super Bowl is party-time USA,” they say. “Give us more talking frogs. Dancing lizards. Clydesdale horses falling in love. Danica...
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The Who Reveals Super Bowl Set List: Fingers...
In an exclusive interview with Billboard, The Who’s Pete Townshend revealed that the band’s upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance will feature a “compact medley of their signature classic-rock anthems”. Oh boy.
“We’re kinda doing a mashup of stuff,” the guitarist tells Billboard. “A bit of ‘Baba O’Riley,’ a bit of...
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KG Thinks That's Just Unprofessional
After defeating the Clippers Monday night Kevin Garnett and Rajon Rondo answered questions during a post game news conference. Pretty routine, until a cell phone starts ringing.
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OchoCinco Urban Ink Cover Shoot
Recently on Twitter Chad OchoCinco tweeted that he was at a photo shoot doing a spread for Urban Ink Magazine. He shared several average looking photos of himself in a kevlar vest with the above girl on his hip, but none of the photos I saw however had him swinging on a ladder over New York City. Child Please!
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The Man Who Predicts The Medals: Olympic Spoiler...
Economist Daniel Johnson makes remarkably accurate Olympic medal predictions. The professor doesn’t look at the athletes or the events but uses economic variables to come up with his picks.
His forecast model predicts a country’s Olympic performance using per-capita income (the economic output per person), the nation’s population, its political structure, its climate and the...
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LeBron James Rapping Eminem's Verse From 'Forever'
Lebron dropping Eminem’s verse from ‘Forever’ during a timeout late in the game on Thursday versus the Lakers. I guess it’s true what they say… All Ballers want to be Rappers and all Rappers want to be Ballers.
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Michael Jordan's First Ever TV Appearance
We apologize for the tight shorts. The commentary is classic. Jordan scored 15pts in this 1981 North Carolina win over Rutgers.
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Top 5 Emerging Athletes Of 2010
5. Taylor Hall (Hockey)
Hall 17, is expected to be a top pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and was ranked as the top North American prospect by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Hall currently plays for the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires.
4. Melanie Oudin (Tennis)
Oudin 18, entered the spotlight last year at the United States Open, defeating seeded players Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova,...
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Derrick Rose Posterizes Goran Dragic
We think this facial by Derrick Rose will be near the top of the list by seasons end. We’d also bet the farm that Bulls radio announcer Chuck Swirsky dropped his famous… “That was SICK, WICKED, AND NASTY!”
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The Biggest Loser: ESPN Edition - John Daly Weighs...
We’ve all noticed John Daly’s amazing weight loss transformation, I guess ESPN hasn’t?
UPDATE: It’s all good, Jason Sobel to the rescue.
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The Tickr Featured in Tumblr's Directory
In good company. Tumblr once again showing The Tickr some love! Thanks to the entire Tumblr team and thanks to everyone for following.
Things here at The Tickr are only going to get better with time. Kind of like Mark McGwire…but without the steroids. Game on.
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Did You Know Prince Was A Vikings Fan?
If you thought it was strange that Prince was in attendance at the Cowboys/Vikings Divisional Playoff? You’ll think this is even stranger. After the game, Prince said he went home and proceeded to write “Purple and Gold.”
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Venus And Serena's Mom Is Sick Of Tennis
Oracene Price mother of Venus and Serena Williams had some interesting comments to share about her daughters and her feelings about being back in Australia. Have a watch, it’s pretty LOL. Especially when she discusses why she wears sunglasses at matches.
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Finally A Glimpse Of Tiger?
It’s been two months since Tiger was last seen after his infamous car accident. Since then numerous reports have arisen of his whereabouts, until today? Multiple sources are citing that Tiger is in rehab for sexual addiction at a clinic in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, according to radaronline.com.
So, what do you think, is this Tiger?
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Brett Favre Sings 'Pants On The Ground'
After beating the Cowboys Vikings QB Brett Favre led his team in a post game celebratory rendition of ‘Pants on the Ground,’ the now famous song General Larry Platt recently auditioned with on American Idol. We’d say based on name recognition Favre advances to Hollywood.
Adidas Originals 2010 Spring/Summer Star Wars...
Okay we admit, we’ve never been huge fans but we’ve always had respect for the Star Wars brand, Adidas will soon be introducing the Adidas Originals 2010 Spring/Summer Star Wars Collection, and WOW it really caught our attention! Darth Vader was right, “The Force is strong with this one.”
The collection for the first season is split into three packs — The Characters Pack, the...
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Federer Confident Woods Will Return Soon
Tiger Woods has apparently answered his phone finally and all it took was a call from fellow #1 Roger Federer. Is it really surprising that he’s not returning Charles Barkley’s phone calls?
“The tabloids are going crazy, sponsor contracts are falling apart… I’ve always been aware that the image you patiently construct for an entire career can be ruined in a minute,...
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Monta Ellis Hits Trick Shot, Then Gets His Swag On
Monta Ellis shows us how to finish practice, hitting this ridiculous shot then swaggin’ on into the locker room.
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Top 5 Most Infamous Performance Enhancing Athletes
New feature for us at The Tickr. The Tickr’s Top 5’s. Once a week we plan on delivering a topical yet grossly unconventional Top 5 list for your enjoyment. First up, Top 5 Most Infamous Performance Enhancing Athletes aka How track stars and baseball players get ahead. 5. Alex Rodriguez
Currently one of the best all-around baseball players in MLB. In February 2009, Rodriguez admitted...
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What's the Difference Between Steroids and...
“Gatorade is a performance-enhancing substance…because the sports beverage replaces electrolytes… I’ve always had a real skeptical approach to all of this performance enhancing stuff.”
Really, Bobby Knight, really? You’re comparing Gatorade to steroids? Really?
P.S. Love the Cosby sweater.
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Brian Williams Keeps it Family Friendly when...
Good evening. Because this is a family broadcast, we probably can’t say what we’d like to about the news today that Mark McGwire—the home run hitter, the family favorite from the St. Louis Cardinals—stopped lying today and admitted that he did it while on steroids. For those of us who were raising young baseball fans and baseball players who looked up to Mark McGwire, that summer of...
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J.R. Smith Impressed with Tyreke Evans' Air Ball
What’s worse, Tyreke Evans’ air ball or J.R. Smith thinking the shot was nothin’ but net, taking the ball out of bounds and proceeding to inbound the ball as if Evans scored?
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David Beckham Gets A New Tattoo, WWJD?
“I’ve probably had more contact with Judaism than with any other religion,” he wrote. “I used to wear the traditional Jewish skullcaps when I was younger, and I also went along to some Jewish weddings with my grandfather.” - David Beckham
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LaDainian Tomlinson Presents The Electric Glide
Nike has joined forces with LaDainian Tomlinson to release the latest viral sensation, the “L.T. Style Electric Glide”. It kind of reminded us of another dance craze.
This should keep you entertained til’ the weekend, when the Chargers and Jets battled it out in the NFL playoffs!
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Adidas Originals Phantom II NBA Pack
We know you’re devastated with the news of Mark McGwire’s use of steroids during his home run record breaking season…so we thought we’d put a little colour into your world.
Adidas Originals has released a limited edition drop of 6 treatments of the Phantom II celebrating 6 legendary NBA franchises.
Each piece in the pack utilizes an impactful all-over color story on...
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Chad Ochocinco's Super Truck Birthday Gift (to...
Yesterday was Chad Ochocinco’s birthday. He gifted himself a “super truck”. A better gift may have been the Bengal’s advancing in the playoffs, but I guess the “super truck” will have to do. Nice wheels?
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Sportscenter’s Top 10 Plays of the 2009 Bowl...
Gotta love UNC’s Greg Little’s celebratory touchdown punt (play #1).
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This Just in...Tiger Woods' Former Coach, Butch...
Harmon also ‘believes’ that everyone is crazy…well not everyone, just the haters who say he won’t play ever again.
“Those who say he won’t play again are crazy,” Harmon said in an interview with Sky Sports on Friday. espn.com
P.S. Butch Harmon isn’t in the video above. Who is, you ask? Mostly some bitter golfers who aren’t looking forward...
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Alabama Wins BCS National Championship, Colt McCoy...
In what can only be described as the best, worst, most exciting boring football game ever… Alabama put the finishing touch on their perfect season defeating Texas in the
BCS National Championship.
The Colt McCoy injury will go down as one of the greatest “what ifs” in college football history. We’ll never know what the outcome of the game would have been if McCoy’s arm...
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Chris Bosh Becomes the Toronto Raptors All-Time...
We’re a little late, but couldn’t go without giving CB4 props. With the Raptors’ January 3rd win over the Spurs, Chris Bosh became the Toronto Raptors all-time franchise top scorer with 9,428 career points, surpassing Vince Carter.
As of today Bosh is sitting at 9,446 career points. Congratulations Bosh!
If you’re a Chris Bosh fan, or heck a fan of basketball in...
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The 20th Anniversary of the Reebok Pump
Reebok has brought back the original Reebok Pump basketball shoe for the 20th anniversary of the Dee Brown classic.
In Toronto, Reebok threw a 20th anniversary party and Cabbie on the Street checked in to see what it was all about!
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Gilbert Arenas Has Been Suspended by the NBA...
If you haven’t heard already Gilbert Arenas has been suspended by the NBA indefinitely for his gun show.
“Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me to conclude that he is not currently fit to take the court in an NBA game,” NBA commissioner David Stern said in a...
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NBA Jam Making a Comeback on Nintendo Wii
We’re heating up just thinking about ESPN’s report of an NBA Jam comeback on Nintendo Wii. Rumors are already circulating of an Obama hidden character! Epic! Nostalgic video footage below.
And considering that “Jam” was famous for including hidden characters like Bill Clinton and Will Smith, one has to wonder if EA is planning a hidden Obama character to deliver a...
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The Wall Street Journal Let's Us Know Who the...
The Wall Street Journal has taken a scientific approach in mapping out who the NFL’s worst team is. Good on ‘em — we would have just fake the whole thing and said it was the Rams. I guess that’s why we’re working on a beach and not in a Wall Street Journal corner office. Sucks to be us and the Detroit Lions.
Therefore, we present the Misfit Bowl tournament, our first...
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Pat Perez Has a Couple Questions for Tiger
Pat Perez was asked for his list of questions about 2010 on the PGA Tour, a couple of which were about Tiger. “When is Tiger coming back?” he said. “And where the hell is he?”
-Pat Perez - thegolfchannel.com
If you aren’t sure who Pat Perez is, he’s a golfer on the PGA Tour. FYI.
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Boise State Band Member Almost Falls Asleep While...
The worst part about it is, she probably got a full ride for those skills. She needs to pick up the intensity à la Will Ferrel.
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ESPN to Unveil 3-D Television Network in 2010
Crazy! Our Back to the Future 2 dreams are finally coming true!
ESPN 3D will showcase a minimum of 85 live sporting events during its first year, beginning June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match, featuring South Africa versus Mexico. - espn.com
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The Evolution of the 'Player Being Congratulated...
1956 to 2010. Brought to by the SI Vault.
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The Tickr's Guide to Throwing a Super Bowl Party...
After New Year’s your next excuse to party is the Super Bowl. The Tickr crew never lets the event go by without a little shindig. We’ve put together 11 handy tips for throwing your own not-so-lame Super Bowl party. You’re welcome.
Have a minimum of three TV’s setup. The main TV should be in HD. If it’s not hand out 3D glasses and tell everyone the you have the game...
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TCU Horned Frogs Wearing Special Pro Combat...
“The Nike Pro Combat uniform is a new uniform designed to address changes in the game including faster and stronger players.
Nike says it worked with coaches and administators to develop a state-of-the-art unform as the sport becomes faster, more violent and explosive.
The uniform is 25 percent lighter than current designs (23.7 ounces vs. 37.4 ounces), the lightest Nike has ever...
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Phil Jackson Doesn't Enjoy Kobe's Buzzer Beaters
“I’d just as soon he didn’t have to do that, personally,” Jackson said. “Losses make mountains out of molehills. You win, you think that there’s nothing wrong and it’s pretty easy. We talked about that as a team [Saturday]. I did most of the talking. The team didn’t talk that much about it.” - LATimes.com
Come on Phil, everyone loves a good...
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Tiger Woods Appears on the Cover of the February...
Tiger Woods appears on the cover of the February issue of Vanity Fair, photographed pre-scandal by Annie Leibovitz. The “never before seen” photos are supplemented with an article by a Buzz Bissinger (author of Friday Night Lights), who reflects on Woods’s downfall and what his future may hold.
Woods “had always been the bionic man in terms of personality, controlling to...
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Florida Defeats NC State with a 75 Foot Buzzer...
Yesterday, Chandler Parsons drained a 75-footer at the buzzer to defeat NC State. It was his only field goal of the game. Needless to say, we’re excited for March Madness.