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Spurs Look Winded in Loss to Bulls
nba.fanhouse.com — by Matt Moore You're going to have to forgive us here in the early season for a bit. If we don't report on trends that are developing, we're ignoring what we're seeing. If we do tell you what we see, we're over-emphasizing games that are so young in ... (more) Spurs Look Winded in Loss to Bulls
Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)
sports.yahoo.com — Brandon Roy had 24 points and five rebounds, Steve Blake added 15 points and the Portland Trail Blazers got a lift from their new-look lineup in a 96-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Richard Jefferson had 19 points, Manu ... (more) Roy helps new-look Blazers beat Spurs (AP)
Spurs' road woes contnues...
myspurslink.blogspot.com — "We committed too many mistakes from the get-go, It's too bad. It shouldn't be happening. We've really got to step out and try to play 48 minutes." Ginobili said. That line says it all, the Spurs remain winless on the road as the Trail Blazers jumped on them early; then hold on for a 96-84 ... (more) Spurs' road woes contnues...
San Antonio Spurs 99, Utah Jazz 113: the Late Edition
48minutesofhell.com — Ed. Note: I apologize there was no early edition. I had a quiz on futures markets in 17th century Osaka (Oh, how I wish I was kidding). Tim has children. NBA Stats There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are ... (more) San Antonio Spurs 99, Utah Jazz 113: the Late Edition
Manu and the Bat -- Case Closed
basketball.about.com — As we should have expected, the folks from PETA took a break from photographing actresses in various stages of undress to tell the world what a bad, bad guy Manu Ginobili is. Ginobili, you may remember became a YouTube sensation for treating a bat that invaded San Antonio's AT&T Center on ... (more) Manu and the Bat -- Case Closed
Is Michael Finley a Starter?
projectspurs.com — The season is still very young but the Spurs have already frustrated some fans by continuing to start Michael Finley and Matt Bonner. We've already discussed the pros and cons of starting Bonner, so it's only appropriate that we take a look at Finley. This is Finley's fifth season with the ... (more) Is Michael Finley a Starter?
The Face That Launched A Thousand Indignant E-Mails (UPDATE) [Fan Mail]
The Face That Launched A Thousand Indignant E-Mails (UPDATE) [Fan Mail]
deadspin.com — We thought it was all fun and games when we posted this video of Manu Ginobili swatting down a rogue bat on Halloween. We neglected to take into account the rabid bat-lovers among our readership. PETA, of course, already weighed in on this. But the ... (more) The Face That Launched A Thousand Indignant E-Mails ...
Free beer with every 'bat-free' Spurs win
Free beer with every 'bat-free' Spurs win
sports.yahoo.com — This is bloody brilliant. (Yes, that was vampire joke.) In an effort to bring peace between San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (notes) , the southern U.S. bat population and, presumably, those crazy kooks at PETA , one creative San ... (more) Free beer with every 'bat-free' Spurs win
Free Beer With Every ‘Bat-Free’ Spurs Win
Free Beer With Every ‘Bat-Free’ Spurs Win
dimemag.com — Another amazing story for today, this one also coming from the great state of Texas. After Manu Ginobili’s bat incident last week on Halloween night, a San Antonio-based brewery is offering free beer every time the Spurs win a game and no ... (more) Free Beer With Every ‘Bat-Free’ Spurs Win
FREE beer with every 'bat
FREE beer with every 'bat
woai.com — SAN ANTONIO -- A San Antonio-based brewery is offering free beer in an effort to bring peace between San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili and area bats. The Freetail Brewing Company says every time the Spurs win a game, and no Mexican free-tail Bats ... (more) FREE beer with every 'bat
Not Quite A Wallpaper: BatMANU Begins
Not Quite A Wallpaper: BatMANU Begins
poundingtherock.com — In the first game of the young season that I missed watching or "monitoring from a boxscore", Manu becomes one of my favorite comic book characters of all-time.  The FSM must hate me.  To compensate for that missed ethereal experience, I ... (more) Not Quite A Wallpaper: BatMANU Begins
Count Manu Enjoys Making Shots More Than Getting Shots!
Count Manu Enjoys Making Shots More Than Getting Shots!
lebasketbawl.com — If Manu Ginobili stops showing up for day games we will all know the reason why. New York Vinnie realizes this is not really a laughing matter but how ironic was it that an NBA player got bit by a bat while plaing in a game on Halloween? In case you missed it Saturday night as the San ... (more) Count Manu Enjoys Making Shots More Than Getting Shots!
PETA is the Worst, Someone Get Me a Fur Coat
thebiglead.com — Manu Ginobili swatted a bat on the court in San Antonio Halloween night. It will be a top 10 NBA highlight this season, and a top 50 sports highlight this year . The bat was wounded and flew away or died . Who gives a shit what happened to it - ... (more) PETA is the Worst, Someone Get Me a Fur Coat
PETA Likens Manu Ginobili Bat Incident to Michael Vick in Response
PETA Likens Manu Ginobili Bat Incident to Michael Vick in Response
nba.fanhouse.com — by Will Brinson Manu Ginobili had a recent encounter with a bat at a recent Spurs game, the video of which has since been broadcast on almost every blog you can find. And in commenting sections on these sites across the world, people joked about how ... (more) PETA Likens Manu Ginobili Bat Incident to Michael Vick ...
Holy Hand/Eye Coordination, Bruce!
Holy Hand/Eye Coordination, Bruce!
sweetflaccoaction.blogspot.com — RWPilk Current Standing: 4-4, 7th overall Let's jump on this weird sports video headline before it fades in to the distance like so many spent cans of clean, crisp Simpler Times ale. The Kings and the Spurs were playing the other night-- wait a second. Can I pause for a second ... (more) Holy Hand/Eye Coordination, Bruce!
PETA Likens Manu Ginobili to Michael Vick
PETA Likens Manu Ginobili to Michael Vick
sportingnews.com — Here's the latest on the great bat incident from the Spurs-Kings game on Halloween night . Manu has yet to land a gig on True Blood , but he did have to get vaccinated for rabies after swatting the flying creature out of ... (more) PETA Likens Manu Ginobili to Michael Vick
The Most Annoying NBA Player ever created
The Most Annoying NBA Player ever created
dimemag.com — I can’t resist season preview magazines. NBA, NFL, college, MLB, I’m a sucker for those thick annual issues that I’ll pore through in a couple of sittings before the season, then rarely open during the season. (Speaking of, keep an ... (more) The Most Annoying NBA Player ever created
PETA: Crazy? Sure. But man are they entertaining
PETA: Crazy? Sure. But man are they entertaining
stupidsportsblog.blogspot.com — Unless you've been living under a rock -- and if you have been, what is your rent plus utilities? -- you've seen the Spurs' Manu Ginobili swat a bat out of mid-air during a game over the weekend. If you haven't, click the freaking play button already so we can get on the same page. Of ... (more) PETA: Crazy? Sure. But man are they entertaining
PETA Protests Ginobili Bat-Kill, Because Whatever
PETA Protests Ginobili Bat-Kill, Because Whatever
sportsbybrooks.com — Just yesterday, we brought you video of Manu Ginobili killing a bat that had interrupted play in a Spurs game from this weekend. The very first commenter on the page wondered aloud , “Where’s PETA now?” , knowing full well their ... (more) PETA Protests Ginobili Bat-Kill, Because Whatever
OPINION:PETA Slams NBA's Manu Ginobili for Swatting Bat During Game
opposingviews.com — On Saturday, a bat found his or her way into the San Antonio Spurs game . (Some speculate that the animal didn't just fly in by accident.) The bat, of course, did what anybody would do in such a terrifying, unfamiliar situation—try to get the heck out ... (more) OPINION:PETA Slams NBA's Manu Ginobili for Swatting Bat ...
The Links: Jarrod Washburn his healthy and why isn't Kalin Lucas an All-American?
The Links: Jarrod Washburn his healthy and why isn't Kalin Lucas an All-American?
blog.mlive.com — Your morning look at what's going on around the Internets. E-mail tips to patrickhayes13@gmail.com. (more) The Links: Jarrod Washburn his healthy and why isn't ...
Manu Ginobili Forced To Get 16(!) Rabies Shots
Manu Ginobili Forced To Get 16(!) Rabies Shots
sportsbybrooks.com — Jeff McDonald of the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS reports today that Manu Ginobili is facing four different sessions of rabies shots after he caught and killed a bat at the Spurs-Kings game last Saturday. ( One more time for the PETA kooks )  ... (more) Manu Ginobili Forced To Get 16(!) Rabies Shots
After bat, shots for Ginobili aren't just aimed at hoop
After bat, shots for Ginobili aren't just aimed at hoop
mysanantonio.com — Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has been placed on a precautionary regimen of rabies vaccinations after his now-famous run-in with a flying bat during a game Halloween night. (more) After bat, shots for Ginobili aren't just aimed at hoop
Ginobili Getting Rabies Shots
Ginobili Getting Rabies Shots
basketball.about.com — Manu Ginobili's " I can knock a bat out of mid-air " routine might have been the coolest trick involving a flying animal since Daniel LoRusso snagged a fly from midair with chopsticks . As it turns out, Daniel-san's approach was the way to go. Ginobili used his bare hands, and now he's getting ... (more) Ginobili Getting Rabies Shots
'Batman' Manu Ginobili has rabies shots after capture
'Batman' Manu Ginobili has rabies shots after capture
sports.espn.go.com — Manu Ginobili had to get rabies shots after swatting a bat during a game on Saturday. (more) 'Batman' Manu Ginobili has rabies shots after capture
HOW DARE YOU PETA
writingthepine.com — For comparing Manu Ginobili’s swatting of a bat to Michael Vick electrocuting, hanging, drowning, and shooting dogs. Sure, PETA didn’t bring up Vick’s name, but they did link to all their posts tagged “Michael Vick” when discussing what Manu did. Here’s ... (more) HOW DARE YOU PETA
Bat Update: Posted by Manu
Bat Update: Posted by Manu
myspurslink.blogspot.com — This was posted by Manu on his Facebook account. Let's hope he's perfectly healthy an safe... I bet he is; he's Manu Ginobili for Christ's sake! Thanks for sharing this Manu... "Just wanted to give you guys an update on the bat situation. As many of you already know, it wasn't a great idea. ... (more) Bat Update: Posted by Manu
Video: Manu Ginobili is the new Batman
Video: Manu Ginobili is the new Batman
tonyblogs.net — So I'm sure you've seen this by now since it's been all over the interwebs, but I'm just getting around to some blogging and I had to post it. A bat got inside the AT&T; Center during the Spurs-Kings game on Saturday night. Manu Ginobili was able to swat down the bat. Best part, he didn't even ... (more) Video: Manu Ginobili is the new Batman
PETA Assails Manu’s “Reactionary Brawn”
PETA Assails Manu’s “Reactionary Brawn”
cantstopthebleeding.com — “When you can’t dunk anymore you’ve got to find some way to make it to the news,” said Spurs G Manu Ginobili after nearly killing an AT&T Center bat with his bare hands this past Saturday night. As you might’ve guessed, PETA’s Amanda Schinke found the ... (more) PETA Assails Manu’s “Reactionary Brawn”
Manu Ginobili versus The Bat (video)
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Manu Ginobili versus The Bat (video)
youtube.com — Ginobili answers the call to play Batman for Halloween. (more) Manu Ginobili versus The Bat (video)
Manu Ginobili kills a bat on Halloween: Video
Manu Ginobili kills a bat on Halloween: Video
sportsrubbish.com — On Halloween night, the Spurs/Kings game was delayed by a bat. The bat either lived in the arena, or it was part of the Spurs’ annual bat day giveaway. Manu Ginobili wasn’t not amused by the bat’s antics and just wanted to get on with the game. With a mighty wallop, ... (more) Manu Ginobili kills a bat on Halloween: Video
PETA on Manu: ‘No respect for lives humbler than his own’
48minutesofhell.com — Via PETA.org : To bludgeon a 4-ounce animal to death, it takes either a small man or a totally unthinking one—with no respect or consideration for lives humbler than his own . This is a time when athletes in particular need to be on their best behavior around any animal and show that they ... (more) PETA on Manu: ‘No respect for lives humbler than his own’
Manu Slapped A Bat.  PETA Responds.
Manu Slapped A Bat. PETA Responds.
projectspurs.com — Like we didn't see this coming. We all heard about and saw video of Manu smacking a bat during the Spurs-Kings game this past Saturday night. Well PETA has responded . Here's our take on it: To bludgeon a 4-ounce animal to death, it takes either a small man or a totally unthinking one—with ... (more) Manu Slapped A Bat. PETA Responds.
OPINION:PETA Slams NBA's Manu Ginobili for Killing Bat During Game
OPINION:PETA Slams NBA's Manu Ginobili for Killing Bat During Game
opposingviews.com — By PETA - People for Ethical Treatment of Animals > by Amanda Schinke On Saturday, a bat found his or her way into the San Antonio Spurs game . ... (more) OPINION:PETA Slams NBA's Manu Ginobili for Killing Bat ...
Fiending for Links - Monday, November 2, 2009
Fiending for Links - Monday, November 2, 2009
davissportsdeli.com — (Photo courtesy of Red’s Army.) 1. Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo have beef. (What’s beef? Ask Biggie.) The two got into it after the Celtics’ 97-87 victory Sunday and had to be separated by security. Meanwhile, Rondo finalized a five year, $55 million extension with the C’s ... (more) Fiending for Links - Monday, November 2, 2009
Manu Ginobili and the little things
Manu Ginobili and the little things
espn.go.com — By Henry Abbott If you have an internet connection (and I know you do ) then you have undoubtedly already seen the amazing Manu Ginobili defending innocent NBA games from evil Halloween bat assaults. It's a great thing. I mean, honestly, have ... (more) Manu Ginobili and the little things
no place for small mammals
no place for small mammals
garbagetimeallstars.blogspot.com — The cover for Manu Ginobili's forthcoming metal album. (more) no place for small mammals
Manu Ginobli is Batman
Manu Ginobli is Batman
slanchreport.com — You couldn’t script this better; Halloween featured a full slate of games in the NBA, including one between the Spurs and Kings that featured a surprise flying guest, a bat! In the first quarter the flying mammal swooped down onto the court. While the Spurs mascot tried to corral the ... (more) Manu Ginobli is Batman
Create-Your-Team 2009
dimemag.com — I don’t really do fantasy basketball. Between watching a handful of NBA games every night, playing my own video-game season on NBA 2K, and trying to fit a healthy amount of college and a little bit of high school hoops into the mix, fantasy is a ... (more) Create-Your-Team 2009
Manu Ginobili smacks a Bat, Yes a Bat! Video
Manu Ginobili smacks a Bat, Yes a Bat! Video
neswsports.com — Manu Ginobili smacks a Bat, Yes a Bat! Video . File this under “That just happened”. I bet every girl in the arena has a new hero, and that hero has a bald spot. Hat tip Ball Don’t Lie . (more) Manu Ginobili smacks a Bat, Yes a Bat! Video
Manu Ginobili bare-hands a bat on Halloween
Manu Ginobili bare-hands a bat on Halloween
scoresreport.com — Check it out at the 0:40 mark. The legend of Manu grows… (more) Manu Ginobili bare-hands a bat on Halloween
Bat makes Ginobili a Web hit
Bat makes Ginobili a Web hit
mysanantonio.com — By now, the video has flown around the world, which is more than can be said of one of its stars. The bat that Spurs guard Manu Ginobili swatted from midair during Saturday's game at the AT&T; Center won't be flying very far anytime soon. (more) Bat makes Ginobili a Web hit
Manu's Pest Control
Manu's Pest Control
basketball.about.com — When basketball scouts talk about a player's quick hands, they're usually referring to his ability to disrupt passing lanes, block shots, or generate steals. Knocking flying mammals out of the air? Why, that's just a bonus. On Saturday night -- Halloween, appropriately enough -- the ... (more) Manu's Pest Control
Pop tinkering with Spurs' chemistry
Pop tinkering with Spurs' chemistry
mysanantonio.com — The Spurs went into their first road game of the season Thursday with a plan that featured two-time MVP Tim Duncan in a more prominent scoring role than he had played in a season-opening victory. (more) Pop tinkering with Spurs' chemistry
NBA Power 16 – Week 1
NBA Power 16 – Week 1
writingthepine.com — Week 1 NBA Power Rankings & MVP/ROY Watch (more) NBA Power 16 – Week 1
Manu Ginobili Bat | All About News And News
Manu Ginobili Bat | All About News And News
news.about-knowledge.com — Bit of ‘Bat-Boy-Skills’ of 32-year-old Manu Ginobili saved the day during a Spurs v/s Kings game at San Antonio court on Saturday Oct. 31, 2009. Emanuel David..... (more) Manu Ginobili Bat | All About News And News
Spurs vs The Bat on Halloween
Spurs vs The Bat on Halloween
midwestsportsfans.com — Quick post for a quick laugh. LOL. The video of Manu Ginobili swatting the bat that was a nuisance during the Spurs’ game on Halloween night. (more) Spurs vs The Bat on Halloween
Manu Swats Bat Out of Midair
Manu Swats Bat Out of Midair
48minutesofhell.com — American sports has a long , proud history of awkward encounters with birds. But I’ve never seen anything like this. Related posts: The Two Week Reload An Internal Tension NBA Predictions: All Spurs Edition (more) Manu Swats Bat Out of Midair
Manu Ginobili is BATMAN
Manu Ginobili is BATMAN
nbatoday.net — Manu Ginobili is BATMAN. Sick video. (more) Manu Ginobili is BATMAN
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