Posts Tagged ‘New York Yankees’

My second mom

February 1st, 2010 by Chris Humpherys

Warning. This is not a post about sports. It is, but it’s not.

What you are about to read is not a breakdown of the upcoming Super Bowl XLIV, a spring training preview, a mid-season NBA review or a Tiger Woods where for art thou piece.

This is a post about love, life, family and passing. Read the rest of this entry »

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Presenting the 2009 McChumpies: The best and worst of the year in sports

December 25th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

After seeing Tiger Woods win AP Athlete of the Decade in light of his recent controversy and seeing Serena Williams win the AP Female Athlete of the Year with images of her berating a line judge still fresh in our minds, I thought to myself, why not have my own awards ceremony. Read the rest of this entry »

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November Chumpservations, Part One: The World Series, arm strength and barbecue for breakfast

November 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

MLB 2009 PostseasonA-Rod redeemed: How to win a World Series in ten days

Okay… deep breath. Read the rest of this entry »

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This week’s Caption Contest featuring Derek Jeter, Shaquille O’Neal, LeBron James, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers

October 28th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

As usual, it’s another tremendous week in sports. Read the rest of this entry »

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The art of the argument in Major League Baseball

September 20th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

Other than the occasional Family Guy rerun, my television rarely strays from ESPN.  While watching Sportscenter the other night, I happened upon some Yankees highlights and had a most interesting revelation.

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Weekly SportsChumpdate feat. Chris Carpenter, Matthew Stafford, Melanie Oudin, Derek Jeter, Sam Bradford and the dangers of tequila

September 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

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Proving once again that reality television is bad for you, San Diego Charger linebacker Shawne Merriman was arrested for allegedly restraining and choking his girlfriend, former reality television star, Tila Tequila.  Tequila hasn’t done this much damage to someone on the west coast since my last trip to Tijuana.  Read the rest of this entry »

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The ego-driven athlete: A top five list

August 17th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

Narcissism is defined as having an excessive love or admiration for oneself.  The word comes from the mythological Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water and then drowned after staring at it so much.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Weekly SportsChumpdate feat. Rick Pitino, Kevin Youkilis, Tiger Woods, Kurt Rambis, Pedro Martinez, US Soccer and the New York Yankees

August 13th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

basketball-25x251Coach should have opted for the cannoli.  Read the rest of this entry »

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Sox-Rays: A Blossoming Rivarly

August 6th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

Rivalries are not born overnight.  They must be genuine and not artificially created.  The greatest historical, sports rivalries like Red Sox/Yankees, Ohio State/Michigan and Duke/North Carolina are built upon decades of competition and hatred.  Memorable victories and devastating losses. 

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The Bandwagon Fan (video)

July 9th, 2009 by Chris Humpherys

 

“Tito Puente’s gonna be dead one day, and you’re gonna say, ‘Oh, I’ve been listening to him for years, and I think he’s fabulous.’”

- Bill Murray in “Stripes”

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