Hey, There's Been Some Work DoneDoctor S has been busy in his penthouse office, high atop the JFP Tower, modifying the Amazing SportsBlog. The Amazing improvements include adding new links (check out the new Jackson Rugby Club site) and repairing some other links. You're welcome.
Not The Same Old BullBull riding is usually the feature event at a rodeo. But the Professional Bull Riders have turned it into the whole show. Lily Burana writes that PBR is trying to appeal to a younger audience by promoting bull riding as …
You Call That An Injury?Chicago Cubs corker Sammy Sosa threw out his back last week by sneezing. And he's not the first baseball player to sneeze his way onto the disabled list. But Darren Rovell writes that the leading cause of injuries among baseball …
Boss ChickenWhat the hell does this have to do with sports? Nothing, but Doctor S thought it was funny and vaguely unsettling, especially when one considers the source. Have your way with this chicken.
Another Burning Question: Urine Sane?Why do some athletes pee on their hands? Does urine really toughen the skin? No, it's just the opposite, writes Dan Kois, but this practice's benefits might be more psychological than physical.
Goodbye Larry?Bulldog Nation is squabbling over an attempt by two members of the State College Board, both MSU alums, to oust MSU athletics director Larry Templeton. The one-year contract extension appears to Doctor S to be the kiss of death for …
Yankees Commit HeresyMaybe New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner really is the devil after all. The Yankees have quit selling Cracker Jack at Yankee Stadium, replacing it with Crunch 'n Munch? What? "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" doesn't say a damn …
Another Burning Question: Where's Slamball?Like thousands of you, Doctor S has been asking, "What the heck happened to SlamBall?" A quick Web search turned up the disturbing news that Spike TV has dropped SlamBall so that it can show three more episodes of "Star …
Horse TalesThey call it the Seabiscuit effect. In 2003, the combination of Kentucky Derby/Preakness winner Funny Cide's unsuccessful bid for the Triple Crown and the popularity of the movie "Seabiscuit" spawned a surge of interest in horse racing. Naturally, a horde …
Out On The Fringe, Still On The TrackDoctor S had assumed that roller derby had become extinct, much like the 10:30 Saturday night movie on your local TV station and wooden bats in Little League. But Felix Gilette reports that they're still strapping on the skates and …
Ferriss Award FinalistsThe three finalists for the first Ferriss Award, which goes to Mississippi's top college baseball player, were named on Wednesday. They are: Mississippi State outfielder Brad Corley, Ole Miss first baseman/pitcher Stephen Head and Southern Miss second baseman Jarrett Hoffpauir. …
How To Succeed Without Really TryingThe two best jobs in pro sports are backup catcher and backup quarterback. These guys make a lot of money for doing relatively little and the fans love them. Backup catcher is better because there aren't any fans or journalists …
Jock BloggingAthletes have found a new way to give reporters the finger: the Jock blog. Slate's Bryan Curtis writes:
Lords Of CBL To Get Their RingsFresh off a 1-2 season-opening series at Coastal Bend, the Jackson Senators will play their home opener on Monday night. The Senators' game against the San Angelo Colts begins at 7:05 p.m. at Smith-Wills Stadium. In a pregame ceremony at …
M-Braves Digging InGroundbreaking for the Mississippi Braves' stadium will be held Tuesday at noon in Pearl. The site is behind the Tinsel Town movie theater. A free lunch (ballpark food) will be provided. The $25 million, 6,000-seat stadium is scheduled to be …