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Simmons: Scenes from a book tour
sports.espn.go.com — Bill's right thumb is 40 percent larger than his left. He signed a piece of veal and met Obama's sidekick. Yes, it's scenes from the book tour. (more) Simmons: Scenes from a book tour
Pats release OL Simmons
patsblog.projo.com — New England has announced that veteran OL Kendall Simmons has been released. The former first-round pick of the Steelers, who spent the first seven years of his career as a mainstay on Pittsburgh's interior line, suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon... (more) Pats release OL Simmons
Friday’s Missing Links
insidetheiggles.com — Time to recap the week that was in the sports blogosphere. Kevin Ferguson, our Lions blogger, invited me on his podcast to talk sports. (SideLion Report) Need some gambling advice this weekend? I know I do. (FanSided Sports Blog, Suicide Drills) Tim Lincecum got busted for driving while smoking ... (more) Friday’s Missing Links
The Sports Guy's phone call to Daryl Morey (the secret recording)
The Sports Guy's phone call to Daryl Morey (the secret recording)
thedreamshake.com —     [ scene:  Daryl Morey at the office hard at work reviewing box scores, 100 page spreadsheets and his own super-secret player ratings formula.  It's his version of coffee and the morning paper... ] Daryl Morey:  [ ... (more) The Sports Guy's phone call to Daryl Morey (the secret ...
ESPN Puts Effort Into Reminding Fans Their Wage is Beans Compared to Pro Athletes'
ESPN Puts Effort Into Reminding Fans Their Wage is Beans Compared to Pro Athletes'
jabosports.blogspot.com — While we're beating the dead horse, I wanted to draw attention to one of ESPN.com's dumber ideas. (That saying something for a site that's given ample real estate to Bill Simmons.) ESPN.com's Salary Crunch  allows everyday folks like you and I to easily see how little we make in ... (more) ESPN Puts Effort Into Reminding Fans Their Wage is Beans ...
Chicago Loves Bill Simmons and The Book of Basketball
Chicago Loves Bill Simmons and The Book of Basketball
blog.ingamenow.com — Look out Richie Daley, Chicago loves The Sports Guy . After seeing the amount of fans that showed up for a Bill Simmons book signing, there is no question Simmons could make a run for King of Chicago (for those not familiar with Windy City politics, ... (more) Chicago Loves Bill Simmons and The Book of Basketball
Fiending for Links - Thursday, November 5, 2009
Fiending for Links - Thursday, November 5, 2009
davissportsdeli.com — (Photo credit: ESPN.com.) 1. Hot rumor: Dwight Howard has a thing for porn star, and onetime gubernatorial candidate, Mary Carey. The report, which comes courtesy of Carey, is unconfirmed and unsubstantiated, but supposedly Howard and Carey had a late night run-in at N’Sync member Chris ... (more) Fiending for Links - Thursday, November 5, 2009
MY FIRST BILL SIMMONS RANT:  HOW DOES ONE SOUND THAT GAY AND NOT BE GAY?
MY FIRST BILL SIMMONS RANT: HOW DOES ONE SOUND THAT GAY AND NOT BE GAY?
unathleticmag.com — OK Bill. Let’s get into it. My first tirade on Bill Simmons has nothing to do with his Book of Basketball . I don’t want to read it. I don’t care about reading it. And Bill couldn’t care less whether I read it or not.  ... (more) MY FIRST BILL SIMMONS RANT: HOW DOES ONE SOUND THAT GAY ...
Yep, these are our Readers
Yep, these are our Readers
thesportsbank.net — By Paul M. Banks I’ve gotten my news from the Daily Show and Colbert Report for a quite a few years now. Given how pathetic cable news is (CNN sucks, Fox is blatantly a conservative PR firm and MSNBC is trying to do the same thing the opposite way, but with less balls) and how local ... (more) Yep, these are our Readers
NBA Generations (Part 1 0f 3)
NBA Generations (Part 1 0f 3)
nbatoday.net — A few weeks ago, Bill Simmons released his first book about basketball. Naturally, Mr. Simmons being so witty, properly named it “The Book of Basketball”, and his main thesis is collaborating all the great players, regardless of playing era, and ranking them in a Top 50 list different any ... (more) NBA Generations (Part 1 0f 3)
What I’ve been reading
smartfootball.com — 1 . Football’s Eagle and Stack Defenses , by Ron Vanderlinden, currently Penn State’s linebackers coach. This is a solid book on one particular defense, though much of it has general applicability. Fortunately you can read most of it online via Google Books, here . 2. Ravelstein ... (more) What I’ve been reading
The Morning Bowl (November 3rd): Phillies Fans Vs. Yankees Fans – Who Ya Got?
The Morning Bowl (November 3rd): Phillies Fans Vs. Yankees Fans – Who Ya Got?
sportressofblogitude.com — • Video of a Philly fan fighting a New York fan before one of the World Series games at Yankees Stadium last week. Enjoy. [Busted Coverage] • Which city’s fans are the worst, though? The Daily Show tries to figure it out. [Big League Stew] • General Tao takes a trip to Indianapolis. [Food ... (more) The Morning Bowl (November 3rd): Phillies Fans Vs. ...
Fun With… Bill Simmons?
Fun With… Bill Simmons?
kissingsuzykolber.uproxx.com — We get a lot of requests every week to do FJM-style breakdowns of Bill Simmons’ columns. We largely avoid this because A) Peter King is more fun to poke fun at, B) It takes about seven seconds before Simmons trolls pop into the post and tell you ... (more) Fun With… Bill Simmons?
The sports guy book signing (video)
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The sports guy book signing (video)
youtube.com — Bill simmons in Chicago (more) The sports guy book signing (video)
Your Quarterly AFC Team-By-Team Breakdown
dcsteelernation.blogspot.com — Running low on AFC team themed Google images... Recently, I was asked why I confined this monthly piece to the AFC. The rationale: Unless we happen to be playing them on a given Sunday, NFC teams do not matter to the Steelers . And the playoff ... (more) Your Quarterly AFC Team-By-Team Breakdown
October 29, 2009
colbertnation.com — All October 29, 2009 Related Videos FULL EPISODE October 29, 2009 - Bill Simmons, Rosanne Cash Thursday , October 29, 2009 Intro - 10/29/09 Gitmo prisoners may have been tortured with rock music, and Bill Simmons talks about his 700-page book on ... (more) October 29, 2009
Sunday Randomness Part I:(Non-Football) Edition
Sunday Randomness Part I:(Non-Football) Edition
cheddar-cheddar.blogspot.com — Alright, haven't posted in a couple days and I figured it was about time: Friday night, I got my first chance to watch some NBA Action. Caught part of the Clippers-Jazz game and Lakers-Mavs. The Clippers look light they are the same 'ol Clippers, they kept it close for 3 quarters....but things ... (more) Sunday Randomness Part I:(Non-Football) Edition
Joe Girardi Facts
Joe Girardi Facts
hardballtimes.com — Joe Girardi costs his team 97% in Win Expectancy per game. The other 3% is the bridge to Mariano! Teh eighth inning!!! President Girardi replaces Secretary of State Clinton with AP History student because he "likes the matchup with North Korea better." ( Keith Law ) Joe Girardi is the ... (more) Joe Girardi Facts
Some Saturday Reading
Some Saturday Reading
fackyouk.blogspot.com — The Yankee Universe reviews A-Rod's World Series at bats one by one . Joe P from RAB breaks down how the Yankees might use the double switch while in Philly. If Hideki Matsui makes a start in the outfield at Citizen's Bank Park, I may lose my mind. Great story from Bob Klapisch: "I’m ... (more) Some Saturday Reading
Book Review: "The Book of Basketball" by Bill Simmons
feedproxy.google.com — Remember when you were in high school and your English teacher made write a paragraph, then cut it in half, and then cut in half again in an attempt to help tighten your work? Well Bill Simmons stayed up late watching Cheers the night before and skipped class that day. No one likes words more ... (more) Book Review: "The Book of Basketball" by Bill Simmons
A Conversation With Bill Simmons (Part Three)
A Conversation With Bill Simmons (Part Three)
nymag.com — For this week's magazine , Will Leitch talked to ESPN.com super-columnist Bill Simmons, whose new book, The Book of Basketball , hit shelves yesterday. We're running three expanded sections from the interview this week. The first discussed ... (more) A Conversation With Bill Simmons (Part Three)
It’s 4:19, You Gotta Minute? (October 29th)
It’s 4:19, You Gotta Minute? (October 29th)
sportressofblogitude.com — • Play Match Game with SP. Winner gets a free lapdance from ClintonPortishead! [Style Points] • Spud spotlights an unnecessary, creepy product and he does not disappoint. [Food Court Lunch] • A comprehensive breakdown of Game 1 of the World Series. [More Hardball] • I didn’t think it ... (more) It’s 4:19, You Gotta Minute? (October 29th)
Bill Simmons' New Book Can Stop (Some) Guns
Bill Simmons' New Book Can Stop (Some) Guns
sportingnews.com — We've been known to occasionally do book reviews in these parts, but much as I enjoy Bill Simmons, I don't know that I'm ready to dive into his new book, The Book of Basketball . I'm sure it'll be just fine, but these days I'm more enjoying Simmons in ... (more) Bill Simmons' New Book Can Stop (Some) Guns
One NBA GM and Bill Simmons Want to Give Hope to the Hopeless
One NBA GM and Bill Simmons Want to Give Hope to the Hopeless
nba.fanhouse.com — by Rob Peterson Bill Simmons is everywhere. As an provocateur, he's burrowed under the skin of old-media types such as Mike Francesa, who don't get him . But most new-media types -- especially handsome and talented interns -- do get him. He's the ... (more) One NBA GM and Bill Simmons Want to Give Hope to the ...
Bill Simmons (video)
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Bill Simmons (video)
youtube.com — Bill Simmons stops by SportsNation, and we test out if his new book can stop a bullet. (more) Bill Simmons (video)
Duke University Cop Arrested for Rape
Duke University Cop Arrested for Rape
njfrogman.blogspot.com — Duke University Police Officer Webster Delenn Simmons was arrested for the rape of a 34-year old woman. Police think Simmons may have drugged the woman's drink. Authorities found two pair of... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: ... (more) Duke University Cop Arrested for Rape
I'm Officially Announcing My Candidacy To Be An NBA GM
I'm Officially Announcing My Candidacy To Be An NBA GM
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com — Charles Barkley has came out recently that he wants a job being a general manager in the NBA. He hasn't been the only person to lobby for this position. Deadspin recently wrote a review for Bill Simmons' book, "The Book of Basketball," and said it was a 700-page resumé to be an NBA GM. I ... (more) I'm Officially Announcing My Candidacy To Be An NBA GM
Your Highly Essential TUP NBA Preview
Your Highly Essential TUP NBA Preview
tremendousupsidepotential.com — Have you noticed that Bill Simmons hasn't used his patented "as one of only 13 NBA fans..." line for a while now? It's because he can't. The time when the NBA couldn't exist without MJ seems like so long ago. The NBA is a powerhouse of a sports league now, and, as crazy as this may sound, I ... (more) Your Highly Essential TUP NBA Preview
Wha? It’s basketball season?
Wha? It’s basketball season?
outsidethepressbox.com — The fallout from being NBA bereft continues long after the actual displacement of our beloved Sonics – for example, I had absolutely no idea that NBA season was tipping off last night until I flipped by ESPN and saw large men wearing shorts while running and jumping in pursuit of an ... (more) Wha? It’s basketball season?
The Morning Bowl (October 28th): This Has Got To Be The Only Way Bill Simmons Gets Chicks
The Morning Bowl (October 28th): This Has Got To Be The Only Way Bill Simmons Gets Chicks
sportressofblogitude.com — • You know, by someone paying them to be around him. Jagoff. [Busted Coverage] • KSK Off-Topic posts are nonsensical, hilarious. [Kissing Suzy Kolber] • Hooray! There are more Favres in the poopchute, I mean pipeline. [Style Points] • Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach is awesome. [Bootlegger ... (more) The Morning Bowl (October 28th): This Has Got To Be The ...
Bill Simmons on PTI
Bill Simmons on PTI
espn.go.com — Bill Simmons on PTI's Five Good Minutes (more) Bill Simmons on PTI
Bikini Models Now Hanging With Bill Simmons For ESPN Comedy Short
Bikini Models Now Hanging With Bill Simmons For ESPN Comedy Short
bustedcoverage.com — The continuing sexing-up of ESPN productions rolls on as the latest Mayne Street episode features Bill Simmons hanging poolside with two buxom bikini models. Oh, and Stacy Keibler appears. (more) Bikini Models Now Hanging With Bill Simmons For ESPN ...
Mayne Street: Sports Guy Mansion
Mayne Street: Sports Guy Mansion
espn.go.com — Kenny Mayne visits Bill Simmons at his Beverly Hills mansion and learns an awful truth (more) Mayne Street: Sports Guy Mansion
Mayne Street, 3.1: “Can You Keep a Secret?”
Mayne Street, 3.1: “Can You Keep a Secret?”
scoresreport.com — Kenny Mayne seeks advice from Bill Simmons. I guess this is funny. I don’t know, you tell me. (more) Mayne Street, 3.1: “Can You Keep a Secret?”
Bill Simmons tells sports bloggers "This isn’t a civil rights movement. Just write good stuff and people will find you."
Bill Simmons tells sports bloggers "This isn’t a civil rights movement. Just write good stuff ...
laist.com — LAist had the chance to talk The Sports Guy Bill Simmons. When the subject of sports blogs came up, Bill had this to say: "It seems that they spend more time thinking about what their place is in the whole landscape than just writing. Whatever. Everybody’s been a struggling writer at some point..." (more) Bill Simmons tells sports bloggers "This isn’t a civil ...
DWG's NBA Preview (ok not really, just some stuff)
DWG's NBA Preview (ok not really, just some stuff)
downwithgoldy.blogspot.com — I was going to write an NBA preview, but I got bored after one division and plus I think this blog has been a bit "preview-y" lately.  Instead I'll just say that the Wolves suck but Jonny Flynn wins the Rookie-of-the-Year, Lebron just misses averaging a triple-double (something like 30-9-9) ... (more) DWG's NBA Preview (ok not really, just some stuff)
Things to Read: 10/27
Things to Read: 10/27
tremendousupsidepotential.com — Send tips to rickhouse@blogsbyfans.com. And don't forget about my Jay Cutler post below. Via Pick and Roll . The Sports Section : Will Leitch interviews Bill Simmons. Free Darko : Shoals on God, Michael Jordan, and marketing. Midwest Sports Fans : The Clippers are so cursed. MOUTHPIECE : ... (more) Things to Read: 10/27
A Conversation With Bill Simmons (Part Two)
nymag.com — For this week's magazine , Will Leitch talked to ESPN.com super-columnist Bill Simmons, whose new book, The Book of Basketball , hit shelves yesterday. We're running three expanded sections from the interview this week. The first discussed ... (more) A Conversation With Bill Simmons (Part Two)
Bill Simmons Comments on Redskins Woes, Not Fond of Dan Snyder
Bill Simmons Comments on Redskins Woes, Not Fond of Dan Snyder
hogshaven.com — Bill Simmons signs a copy of his book and adds in his thoughts on the Redskins. View full size photo uploaded October 27, 2009 There's not much to say. Cooley is ... (more) Bill Simmons Comments on Redskins Woes, Not Fond of Dan ...
Mayne Street - The Sports Guy Mansion
Mayne Street - The Sports Guy Mansion
fangsbites.com — Here we are with the season premiere of Mayne Street, the ESPN web series that has been quite fun to watch. I've enjoyed them for the most part. Here's the first webisode of the new season. Here, Kenny visits the ever so pretentious Bill Simmons and the Sports Guy unveils the curtain behind his ... (more) Mayne Street - The Sports Guy Mansion
And they are who we thought they were...
And they are who we thought they were...
basketbawful.blogspot.com — Stop looking so surprised. The Clippers define fail. I couldn't help but spit up a little when I read this part of Bill Simmons' 2009-10 NBA preview : The Clippers are going to be good. The parts fit. They have size, shooting and rebounding. ... (more) And they are who we thought they were...
Pinkies Up!!! Oh No You Didn’t Edition
Pinkies Up!!! Oh No You Didn’t Edition
straitpinkie.com — Antonie Walker Is In A Financial Pickle ( The Big Lead ) How Awesome Is This Shirt On Katy Perry ( Don Chavez ) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar May Join Memphis Grizzlies Staff ( MoonDog Sports ) Katy Perry Had A Party ( WWTDD ) Let the Games Begin: The World Series Entertainment Battle Rages ( ... (more) Pinkies Up!!! Oh No You Didn’t Edition
Kenny Mayne + Bill Simmons = Awesome
Kenny Mayne + Bill Simmons = Awesome
midwestsportsfans.com — The newest episode of Mayne Street goes “behind the curtain” to reveal the truth about The Sports Guy. Since I gave Simmons a little tongue-in-cheek ripping earlier today for jinxing Blake Griffin , I figured it’s only fair to bring you something that sheds such a hilarious ... (more) Kenny Mayne + Bill Simmons = Awesome
One of the Whiz Kids, Curt Simmons, recalls the last Phils-Yankees World Series - in 1950
palmbeachpost.com — JOE CAPOZZI Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Monday, October 26, 2009 Imagine if Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee couldn't pitch for Philadelphia in the World Series this week because they were summoned for military service. That's what happened to Curt Simmons ... (more) One of the Whiz Kids, Curt Simmons, recalls the last ...
Joe Buck Hates The Yankees
Joe Buck Hates The Yankees
fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. How many times have you heard someone say something similar to that headline? I've heard it a lot. Why do people think that announcers hate their team? Why Buck specifically? First, I think it goes without saying that Buck is infinitely more competent than Chip Caray. ... (more) Joe Buck Hates The Yankees
Blake Griffin Sidelined by Clippers, Sports Guy Jinxes
Blake Griffin Sidelined by Clippers, Sports Guy Jinxes
midwestsportsfans.com — In his most recent column, Bill Simmons apparently jinxed Blake Griffin, the Clippers’ #1 pick, who last night suffered a broken kneecap and will now miss the first six week of the regular season. (more) Blake Griffin Sidelined by Clippers, Sports Guy Jinxes
Twitter / Bill Simmons: So disappointed. Not enoug ...
Twitter / Bill Simmons: So disappointed. Not enoug ...
twitter.com — Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! So disappointed. Not enough books for everyone at DC signing. They promised me this wouldn't happen. So sorry. This will only happen ONCE. about 14 hours ago from UberTwitter sportsguy33 Bill Simmons Footer 2009 ... (more) Twitter / Bill Simmons: So disappointed. Not enoug ...
Link Dump! Brought To You By Katy Perry
Link Dump! Brought To You By Katy Perry
rumorsandrants.com — Katy Perry and her boobs had a birthday party this weekend . We should all celebrate. Malcolm Gladwell says Bill Simmons should indeed be an NBA GM. And he gets the FJM treatment for it - Deadspin What we learned from week eight of college football - No Guts, No Glory Just in case ... (more) Link Dump! Brought To You By Katy Perry
Malcolm Gladwell Demands Bill Simmons Be An NBA GM [Balls Deep]
Malcolm Gladwell Demands Bill Simmons Be An NBA GM [Balls Deep]
deadspin.com — Bill Simmons ' new doorstop of a book arrives in stores tomorrow. In a canny move, he had Malcolm Gladwell pen the foreword. And what does Fry Guy do in that foreword? Why, tell the entire world that Bill Simmons is only the super smartest ... (more) Malcolm Gladwell Demands Bill Simmons Be An NBA GM ...
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