Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

Blindsided by Quinton Aaron

May 3rd, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

You guys remember that movie The Blind Side?  A film based not too loosely on the book by Michael Lewis and the life story of Baltimore Raven offensive lineman, Michael Oher?  Blind Side won Sandra Bullock her first Academy Award and marked the big-time, acting debut of Quinton Aaron, who played Oher. Read the rest of this entry »

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Shafting Tyson

March 12th, 2012 by Chris Humpherys

I was watching some tribute to Muhammad Ali on television the other night.  He had just celebrated his 70th birthday so some Las Vegas big wigs decided to honor the former heavyweight champion by basically booking every star imaginable for the occasion.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Another Sunday afternoon of texting leads to potential podcast revival

November 15th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

Every once in a while, I’ve been known to plop down at a local saloon, watch some random sporting event and text my buddy Croshere (whose secret identity may soon be revealed pending podcast).  I’ll giggle and snort out loud, knowing that if I were to pass the phone to the stranger beside me, or even attempt to explain to anyone why I was laughing hysterically while sitting there by myself… well, they just wouldn’t understand. Read the rest of this entry »

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Biker dude cowers to pit bull puppy and what that has to do with sports

October 27th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

I was scrolling through my television channels on another insomnia-ridden night and stumbled upon something intriguing. Read the rest of this entry »

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Impersonating Real Life: Elvis, Lady Gaga, the Beastie Boys and sports

April 22nd, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

“If a tribute band were to completely succeed, its members would no longer have personalities. They would have no character whatsoever, beyond the qualities of whomever they tried to emulate. The goal is not to be somebody; the goal is be somebody else.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Hail or Rail IV: Ray Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Ohio State, Otis Smith, Antawn Jamison, the NFL and fantasy baseball

February 11th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

Heeeeeeeeere we go again, people.

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Blogosphere Q&A: SportsChump and Dubsism talk Super Bowl XLV, daytime television, Betty White and Philadelphia sports

February 9th, 2011 by Chris Humpherys

In my endless quest to find like-minded thinkers floating haplessly on the internet, I chatted with a fellow sports nut last Sunday and came up with a fabulous idea.  Well, at least I thought it was fabulous.

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Memorable moments of 2010: The SportsChump Year in Review

December 31st, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

The final days of 2010 are upon us, which means that SportsChump has completed its first full calendar year.  Thanks to all who have come and gone and ahem… come again.

SportsChump first went viral in April, 2008 which means we’re rapidly approaching our terrible twos.  Consider that fair warning. Read the rest of this entry »

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Amusing Tweets from Game One of the World Series

October 28th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

On a wild Wednesday night in sports, I decided to spend the evening Tweeting.  (I promise, I have a life.) Read the rest of this entry »

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David Beckham hires help

September 26th, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Following in the embarrassing footsteps of Eugene Robinson, Eddie Murphy and Hugh Grant, David Beckham has become the most recent star to be accused of attaining ahem… “hired help.” Read the rest of this entry »

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