Happy Monday!
This week on the show we break down the Mike Cammalleri trade, we discuss the Jordan Eberle All-Star “snub” and we try to figure out what is wrong with the Edmonton Oilers. Also: Will we ever see a fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao?
In the GABBYs: Leo Messi, Tim Tebow, Thierry Henry, Rick DiPietro, Josh Blanchard and the Jacksonville Jaguars. This week’s Punchline is Dustin Penner!
Hello folks! It’s Monday morning and that means a new 15 Minutes of Fame video.
This week, the 15 Minutes of Fame all-stars discuss well, the NHL all-star draft. They also give their picks for this year’s Superbowl, talk about all the hype surrounding Wayne Gretzky’s 50th birthday and they talk about their time spent independent of each other at the same Oil City Derby match.
In this week’s GABBYs, on the good side: 15 Minutes of Fame gets its 1,000th view in large part thanks to the fine folks in Sweden, Lea Sweatt gets his first NHL point and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says that he’ll only take $1 salary if there is a lockout.
On the bad side: the NHL’s Erik Johnson’s own goal, the Toronto Raptors can’t score a three-point basket and Fox Sports wants NASCAR to tone it down.
In Quick Hits: Ray Emery might get another chance at the NHL, Bettman says time is running out on Phoenix sale and concussions are on the NHL general manager’s radar.
Check it out:
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Mamma Messi
We’re going to start off this week talking about birthdays – with all the media attention given to Wayne Gretzky turning 50, you’ve probably had enough of “birthday” storylines, but I’ve got an important question to ask all of you:
What did you get your Mom for her last birthday?
The reason I ask is that there is literally no way it was as awesome as what two-time FIFA player of the year Lionel Messi got for his Mom! When she turned x years old last weekend, her superstar son got her a La Liga goal!
Moments after beating Racing Santander goalie Toño on a 33rd minute penalty kick attempt, the Barcelona striker lifted up his jersey to show off the message he had written on his undershirt before the game: “Feliz Cumple Mami!” (Video after the jump!) (more…)
National _______ League
Did you hear what happened last week in the National Lacrosse League?
The Boston Blazers brass are a little red in the face after a halftime production drew some bad press from everyone but “Scorch,” the team’s mascot. Personally I don’t know what all the fuss is about – what says “fun for the whole family” like a “best lap dance” contest?
That’s right! Three female contestants from the crowd squared off during the break at the TD Garden in Boston to see who could give “Scorch” the best lap dance, as an arena full of parents and kids looked on. (more…)
It’s Monday morning and that means a new 15 Minutes of Fame video, folks.
This week, Jim and Geoffrey talk about the Edmonton Oilers, who have a couple of wins in the past little while. Find out if Jim thinks that this is what we should’ve expected for the Oilers this season.
Then, we revisit Jim and Geoff’s NHL all-star teams from earlier this season. Find out if Jim’s all-star is better than Geoff’s!
In the GABBYs: On the good side – the NHL handing out suspensions, Taylor Hall creeping up the NHL rookie scoring race, and England steals the ashes away from Australia in cricket action.
On the bad side – the golden-voiced Ted Williams is in rehab, Lebron James gets bowled over by Karma and should animals be subjected to predicting proffesional league games?
In Quick Hits: Geoff and Jim are hosting a live round-table hot stove in the coming months. Tune in to find out when and where you can meet these fantastic-looking guys!
Check it out:
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All Good Things…
Remember last week when the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team set an NCAA record with an 89th consecutive win?
Well, they squeezed one more win out of that impressive run before finally losing to ninth-ranked Stanford on Thursday night, ending the streak at 90 straight victories. Believe it or not, a loss to Stanford back on April 6th of 2008 was the last time the UConn Huskies tasted bitter defeat. It looks like they have their number!
Oddly enough, the UCLA men’s basketball team that held the previous record of 88 straight wins ended up losing to the same team, Notre Dame, on either side of their streak as well. (more…)
This week, Jim and Geoffrey talk about the new NHL format for their All-star game – and then proceed to appoint themselves team captains and pick a mini all-star team of their own.
They then discuss the Edmonton Eskimos and their recent firing of head coach and defensive co-ordinator, Richie Hall.
The Edmonton Oilers and their completely disastrous road trip is a topic of discussion, along with what the Oilers can do to get themselves out of their slump.
In Quick Hits: World Cup speed skating and Chinese soccer players. What more can you ask for?
Check it out:
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2008 NHL All-Star Game (Bing Images)
The National Hockey League is set to change its all-star format for the January 30th game in Carolina.
Out is the old West vs. East format and in is a format where the teams will be decided by two predetermined captains.
Is it me, or does this new set-up seem a bit hokey?
That’s right, I’m saying hockey’s gone hokey!
Maybe I’m a traditionalist, but what was wrong with the old format?
The best from the West, playing the best from the East, with the fans choosing the starting lineups.
Sometimes simplicity is the best.
I didn’t mind the North America vs. World format that we saw from 1998-2002 . Actually I preferred it to the conference battle.
Here, I can see the game becoming very confusing, and fans unsure who is playing for who. At least every team in the NHL will be represented. That rule hasn’t been dropped.
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