Do you hear the shotgun wedding bells?

It may seem that Tom Brady is taking from lessons from the rookie Matt Leinhart, fatherhood. It's too bad that he probably didn't know about junior until after breaking it off with girlfriend Bridget Moynahan last December, given his Catholic ties.

"Better late than never, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has finally publicly acknowledged his impending fatherhood. Don Yee, agent for the three-time Super Bowl champ, said yesterday "Tom and his family are excited about the pregnancy, and want to thank everyone who has shown support, and particularly for their consideration of Tom's privacy." Yee's single-sentence statement to the Globe was the Brady camp's first public comment since the football star's ex, 36-year-old actress Bridget Moynahan, revealed over the weekend that she's carrying the QB's baby. According to her publicist, Moynahan, who dated Brady for nearly three years before they broke up in December, is more than three months pregnant. Notwithstanding Yee's statement yesterday, a baby born out of wedlock is probably not what the Brady bunch, all big Catholics, had in mind. Tom Brady Sr. studied for seven years to be a Maryknoll priest, and during a visit to Rome in 2004, No. 12 actually met Pope John Paul II. Still unclear is whether Brady learned of the pregnancy before or after his relationship with Moynahan was over."

Don't tell Tim Hardaway your gay

Former NBA star Tim Hardaway expressed his opinions on gay people that may have brushed some people the wrong way:

"You know, I hate gay people, so I let it be known. I don't like gay people and I don't like to be around gay people,'' he said while a guest on Sports Talk 790 The Ticket. "I'm homophobic. I don't like it. It shouldn't be in the world or in the United States.''

Hardaway had also went on in saying that if Amaechi would have come out when he was a player, that he wouldn't want him on this team and if he were on his team he would distance himself from him in the locker room.

Hardaway, apologized in another interview later in the day. We're guessing that the damage is already done.

Tim Hardaway says he hates 'gay people' - SI.com

For everyone that has or will be enjoying this snowstorm

Anyone who doesn't ski and isn't sure what a Snowcat is. It's the vehicle used in The Shining. The old man used one to get up the mountain, to the hotel in an attempt to save 'Olive Oil' and son Danny from a ragging Jack Nicholson.

Anyway, we have a friend who works the local ski patrol and brought to light an interesting story late last night.

A worker at the local ski slopes apparently was fired yesterday during the day. In the style of Gary Busey, he decided that it was a good idea to go to the lodge and get a few or ten drinks in him and let everyone know they could stick his job where the sun doesn't shine.

After the ex-employee walked out of the bar area, he sprinted over to the Snowcat/Groomer, and decided to fire-it-up! Then, it seemingly occurred to him that going on a belligerent rampage with this enormous vehicle might be fun. He raced up the slope, spinning out while doing 'donuts' and continued head-on towards the skiers and patrons.

Picture this: the ski patrol, employees, and skiers all dodging, dipping, and diving trying to get out of this guy's way. Finally, after about 10 minutes, the head of maintenance (buddy of 'genius') negotiates with the man and gets him out of the vehicle, before he does some real damage. This idiot avoided confrontation with the local authorities thanks to the cafeteria lady who threw him in her car, and drove him home....Apparently she was pissed and trying to save face for her husband who is in charge of that equipment....That had to be a great ride home.

We're guessing this guy won't be getting a reference from this ski resort anytime soon when he goes to find another job today. Nothing says f-you to the boss more than drinking heavily at the place you were just fired, stealing an extremely large and expensive piece of machinery and putting peoples lives at risk.

p.s. The General Manager told Ski Patrol that formal charges will be brought against 'Busey'! "All work an no play makes Jack a dull boy"!

Looks like Notre Dame Football just lost a few fans

Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis is going through a battle in court for an unspecified amount of money relating back to complications from gastric bypass surgery back in 2002, when he was an assistant with the New England Patriots.

Weis alleges in the lawsuit that Massachusetts General Hospital physicians Charles Ferguson and Richard Hodin acted negligently and left Weis so close to death that he received the Roman Catholic sacrament of last rites. He was in a coma for two weeks.

He is suing the two Massachusetts physicians for neglegence and was reportedly bleeding internally for about 30 hours as well as in a coma for two weeks. At the time, Weis weighed close to 350 pounds.

A nurse that took care of Weis in the hospital is going to testify and the prosecution is going to throw Patriots' QB Tom Brady in the mix as well.

It's pretty safe to say that Drs. Ferguson and Hodin will not be supporters of Notre Dame Football at this point. Who knows if they ever were, but this pretty much will seal the deal.

Lawyer: Weis bled for 30 hours after gastric bypass - The Boston Globe
Weis claims malpractice in surgery - SI.com

Tiki Barber's New Gig

One day after filing papers for his NFL retirement, former Giants' running back Tiki Barber has landed himself a new gig. He has been named a correspondent for TODAY and an analyst for “Football Night in America.”

Looks like he wasn't kidding about his intentions of being in the media.

“I am thrilled to be joining the NBC Universal family. This was a long and arduous decision process for me, but in the end NBC is where I felt I belonged. The opportunity to work for both a world-class news division and a world-class sports division is truly second to none.”

We take this as meaning, he appreciates the opportunity given to him by NBC, it was a tough decision for him, but in the end they are going to give him more time on the air and probably more money than any other network out there.

This could help his chances if he wants to get elected to Canton as well in five years. He will be in the national spotlight continuously and could make some allies along the way.

NFL star Tiki Barber joins NBC - NBC.com

Illini Basketball Players involved in car crash

As some of you may have already heard, last night two University of Illinois basketball players were involved in an automobile accident when their car crossed the center line and slammed into a tree.

Brian Carlwell, 19, was at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana Tuesday in serious condition with a severe concussion, Illinois sports information director Kent Brown said. Carlwell previously was listed in critical condition.

His teammate, Jamar Smith, was treated at the hospital for a concussion and released after the accident, Brown said.

Weather could have been the issue as it was snowing heavily in Champaign last night, however the police are investigating further as to what caused the accident. It's unsure when the players will be able to play their next game.

Authorities investigate 2 Illinois players injured in car crash - nwi.com

No more Martyball in San Diego

Marty Schottenheimer has been relieved of his duties as the San Diego Chargers head coach.

Apparently, Chargers' GM A.J. Smith was cool with Marty leading the team this upcoming season with the current cast of Cam Cameron and Wade Phillips as his coordinators. However, as everyone knows, Cameron went to Miami and Phillips to Dallas. There were arguments and silence between Smith and Marty and now Marty is out. Also, Schottenheimer ticked off Smith by allowing some top assistants to interview with other clubs, probably not a good thing.

“Clearly the situation – and I've talked about it on any number of occasions – is not an environment where you can consistently be successful,” he said. “I think it's hard enough in our business when everybody is on the same page, let alone when you have a breach . . . clearly, in my opinion, it was a very, very difficult circumstance to be in.”

Many could say the writing was on the wall, Schottenheimer last season lead the Chargers to a 14-2 record, obtaining home field advantage in the playoffs, then a playoff choke job against New England. He's the most successful coach in NFL history without a Super Bowl appearance.

Many Cleveland still can't get over the fact that Schottenheimer was so close to getting them to the Super Bowl, only to have their dreams wisked away by John Elway and Denver twice back in the late 80's.

Chargers give Schottenheimer the ax - The Union Tribune

Man convicted for jacking up Stephen Jackson with his car

Remember the infamous strip club incident that involved ex-Pacer Stephen Jackson, who ended up discharging his weapon during the altercation, and current Pacer Jamal Tinsley?

Deon Willford, 23, will be sentenced Feb. 28 and was taken into the custody after Judge Patricia Gifford announced her verdict late this afternoon. In addition to battery, which is a Class C felony, Gifford also found Willford guilty of leaving the scene of an injury accident, a misdemeanor.

It's turned into a he said argument about what really went down that night. Jackson thought he was going to get shot, Willford hit Jackson with his car because he feared for his life.

Jackson apparently decided it was a good idea to kick Willford's disabled cousin during the brawl. Good move, sounds like a role model, nothing like a kid hearing that his favorite NBA player has kicked a disabled man during a fight at a strip club.

Man guilty in Pacers strip-club brawl - The Indianapolis Star

Cuban sees financial opportunities for first active gay NBA player

Dallas Mavericks' owner Mark Cuban feels that the first NBA player to openly admit that they are gay could see some financial fortunes in their future if they just lay it on the line.

"From a marketing perspective, if you're a player who happens to be gay and you want to be incredibly rich, then you should come out, because it would be the best thing that ever happened to you from a marketing and an endorsement perspective," the Mavericks' owner said. "You would be an absolute hero to more Americans than you can ever possibly be as an athlete, and that'll put money in your pocket.

Attention NBA players that are currently riding the pine and making the league minimum. Were thinking of some guys that are currently, let's say 11th or 12th men on the depth chart. After all, $413K is tough to live on these days.

Cuban says gay player would be wealthy hero - Star-Telegram

Someone forgot to tell Sean Taylor that the Pro Bowl was an exhibition game

If you haven't seen this video of Saturday's Pro Bowl in Hawaii, it's worth watching. Brian Moorman, the Buffalo Bills' punter gets a rude awakening from Redskins' safety Sean Taylor. This hit was by far the best play of the entire game.

You have to give Moorman some credit though, for a punter, he was able to bounce right back up and really didn't look dazed or confused.

We particularly like the Japanese broadcast at the end of the video, it was a nice touch. We can't stop laugh at the reaction they give in comparison to Phil Simms and the CBS crew.

Celtics Update: Losing Ain't Easy

We know, we are riding the Celtics pretty hard during the rough times. However, how can't you, tonight they managed to do it again, can you believe it?

Yes folks, that is 18 consecutive losses! Just when you thought they might pull this one out, they were leading by 4 points with 2:38 left in the game.

It was tied with less than a second left to go, it looked like it was headed to overtime. Oh can they do it!!

NOPE, Ricky Davis hit a jumper from the corner with 0.2 seconds (how he got it off in that amount of time is beyond us) left in the game to seal the deal for the Wolves.

The Celts' have won a measly 12 games all year. How long can this misery last, and how is Doc Rivers not fired for Pete's sake!

Timberwolves 109, Celtics 107 - ESPN
The Celtics should just shoot for 20 losses in a row - SportsRx

Mark Cuban vs. Dwayne Wade

Some of you have heard about the war of words between Dallas Mavericks Owner, Mark Cuban and Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade.

The Heat players are bent because they feel that the Mavs' haven't given the respect that they earned for beating them in the NBA Finals last season.

Initially this argument started with Dwayne Wade talking to the media questioning Dirk Nowitzki's leadership skills during last years' championship series.

Cuban, who we all know isn't shy to voice his opinions on anything fired back on his blog. His post is a must read. Let us share some of the choice quotes from his post on DWade:

Say what ? Is this the DWade of some of the lamest , boring commercials known to man ? Commercials that are singlehandedly responsible for selling more commercial skipping Tivos than anything else on TV ?

And our personal favorite:

I know Shaq appreciates your leadership as well. He called out your team a few weeks ago saying it was "embarassing". Great leadership DWade. Your coach sat players for being fat. I guess you couldnt lead them away from the buffet.

You are an amazing player Dwayne. I love watching you shoot free throws. What you know about Dirk's leadership skills is non existent. You don't have a clue. Your ability to evaluate leadership skills....well you obviously have an overinflated value of your own. Did you take business classes at Marquette ?

We have a feeling that this will end here. We just can't see Wade giving Cuban the time of day unfortunately to make this a fun experience. Who knows though, many would love to see this battle continue, including us. You've got to love Mark Cuban.

'DWade' fires up Cuban - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Dwayne Wade a Leader ? - Blog Maverick
When It Comes to Effort, Shaq Can't Cast The First Stone - AOL Sports

NFL signs off for 2006-2007

It's a sad day here today. The realization that there will be no more organized football for sometime, well unless you count Arena Football.

Yesterday was the end of the road for the 2006-2007 season in the NFL, The Pro Bowl. To sum up the game, other than the numerous hawaiian style shirts that were worn:

Nate Kaeding kicked a 21-yard field goal as time expired to cap a drive led by Carson Palmer, the MVP of the AFC's 31-28 victory Saturday in the 57th edition of the NFL's all-star game. This was also the final game of Giant's running back Tiki Barber, who did score one touchdown, gained 4 yards on the ground and threw an INT.

The next excitement we have to look forward to is the draft, probably with commentary from the freshly retired Tiki Barber. Of course we're sure there will be plenty of rumors and arrests to discuss before training camp begins this summer.

Drama in paradise - SI.com

Two Gonzaga Players busted and suspended

Gonzaga sophomore Josh Heytvelt and freshman Theo Davis appeared on Friday night to be out having a good time the night before their game against St. Marys, unfortunately the end result was landing themselves in the slammer and now could be done for good at Gonzaga.

Heytvelt and Davis were busted late Friday night in nearby Cheney with a small amount of marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms. Police said they stopped Heytvelt's SUV for defective tail lights.

As the traffic stop progressed, police said they smelled marijuana in the vehicle. Upon further investigation, officers found marijuana as well as hallucinogenic mushrooms. The amount of marijuana justified a misdemeanor count, while possession of mushrooms is a felony. A Felony? OOOPS!!

The aftermath: Heytvelt is suspended indefinitely; Davis is redshirting after shoulder surgery so he wasn't playing or dressing anyway.

This could get interesting here in the next few weeks with their court cases. Will it get plead down or will the book be thrown at them?

Two Gonzaga players arrested on drug charges - MSNBC
Gonzaga suspends Heytvelt, Davis - The Seattle Times

The Celtics should just shoot for 20 losses in a row

What do the Boston Celtics have to lose? They lost their 17th game in a row last night against New Jersey extending their franchise record losing streak. The streak of consecutive losses outnumbers the amount championships the mighty Celtics' franchise holds (16).

It was Paul Pierce's return to the lineup last night and it wasn't enough to stop the bleeding of their losing ways. They dropped the contest 92-78.

We say they should just go for 20 in a row. Well, it's a distinct possibility that it may happen. They are on the road for six of their next seven contests.

If they were to lose their next three (@ Minnesota, Milwaukee @ home, and @ Sacramento) that would make it a nice even 20 in a row. After the Kings game they remain on their west coast swing against, Phoenix, L.A. Lakers, Utah, and Houston.

So while you may want to feel sorry for the Celtics in their current situation, you can't help but want to see just how far this streak will go until they actually win. The funny thing will be to see the Celtics celebrate once they do finally break the streak.

New Jersey 92, Boston 78 - Yahoo Sports
Attention Celtics.... you can start playing like an NBA Franchise now! - SportsRx

Les Miles is ready to play F'in Alabama

Everyone knows that the Alabama vs. LSU rivalry will be a little more intense than usual this season. After Saban's comments last week regarding his former team and state we knew there was the start to something.

LSU's Les Miles has had to compete with Saban as well as others in the SEC as always to land recruits.

The following comments were made at a recruiting party:

"We're looking forward to playing Florida," Miles told a large crowd at Wednesday's Bayou Bash recruiting party at the Baton Rouge (La.) River Center. "We're looking forward to playing Auburn. But we have a new rival in f--ing Alabama."

Nice, what a great way to get dem sons a bitches fired up!

It also appears that Miles is accusing some programs of illegal recruiting tactics and playing dirty by bashing LSU. It kind of sounds like he's a bit paranoid that he may not be getting the recruits he wanted. Is there a need for him to blame his competitors or should he blame himself and his program for not selling recruits enough to sign with LSU. Stay tuned from now until their match-up this fall, it can only get bloodier.

LSU coach directs expletive at Tide - The Birmingham News

USC could be under investigation for recruitment violations associated with McKnight

Joe McKnight who is rated the top running back prospect in the nation and signed a letter of intent to attend USC could have said the wrong words in a press conference by stating he spoke with former Trojan star running back Reggie Bush by telephone, which would be an NCAA violation.

Former players are regarded by the NCAA as "representatives of athletics interests" and are forbidden from telephoning prospective recruits. For example, NCAA bylaw 13.1.3.5.1 states, "Representatives of an institution's athletics interests are prohibited from making telephonic communications with a prospective student-athlete or the prospective student-athlete's relatives or legal guardians."

Head coach Pete Carroll denounced there was even a conversation at all between the two.

The issue stems from the investigation on Reggie Bush's improper benefits violation last year. Apparently McKnight was concerned that the program would be on probation if he were to attend USC. He wanted to make sure he had the entire scoop before he signed the letter of intent to become a trojan.

The truth may never come out on this issue, but one thing is for sure, why would Reggie Bush's name be mentioned at all, if there wasn't a bit of contact in some way, shape, or form.

Could this jeopardize McKnight's career at USC, or is it just another attempt to put the hammer down on Reggie Bush?

USC looks into potential recruiting violation - L.A. Times

Can someone finally give Ron Zook some credit

We're not one to read much or believe much of what the New York Times has to offer, but thought this was interesting just like everyone else.

It just goes to show you that you don't have to win football games to land a top recruiting class.

It appears that The University of Illinois has landed one of the top 15 recruiting classes nation. Seems a bit hard to believe considering they have won a whopping 4 games in two seasons.

Many coaches and fans around the country believe that there is something going on here that isn't right. Illinois has been on probation in the past for NCAA violations associated with their basketball and football programs.

A bitter, and once favorite of ours, former Big Ten coach chimmed on this issue:

John L. Smith, who was recently dismissed as the head coach at Michigan State, expressed a view shared privately by many rival coaches and recruiters: “If they had a winning program and all of that, it would be a different deal. If they had the greatest facilities in the world, then maybe they could sell them. But what are they selling?”

He added, “Where there’s smoke, there’s probably fire.”

We miss you John L. We're sure you'll be back soon.

But don't sell Ron Zook short here. Remember, the University of Florida who rolled Ohio State in the national title game last month was made up of many if not most Ron Zook recruits during while he was at Florida. Granted he has only one 4 games in two seasons so far at Illinois, however with this recruiting class will help tremendously to finally get his own guys in his system.

He's answered the question that he can get recruits, but the bigger question will be.... what does he do with them?

Illinois Has Rivals Fuming About Its Recruiting Coup - N.Y. Times

Browns' Owner Randy Lerner is not happy with Cleveland's Channel 19

Cleveland Browns' Owner Randy Lerner isn't happy with a particular Cleveland Media Outlet, WOIO Channel 19. During the Super Bowl, Action News, ran adds for their newscast stating that the Browns are up for sale and the public should know about it.

"I can definitely, positively, and categorically say that the Cleveland Browns are NOT up for sale," Mr. Lerner told WKYC news anchor Romona Robinson in a private phone conservation Monday.

The station claimed that there was a mysterious letter that Lerner had written mentioning his intentions of selling the franchise. Lerner has had a few offers in the past for the team and has turned them down. His late father Al originally purchased the franchise bringing them back in 1999.

"There is no letter that I know of stating that fact. I adore this team," said Mr. Lerner. "I am working feverishly to make this a better team, and you can quote me."

Since their return, the Browns have made one playoff appearance and had several busts in the drafts, including but not limited to the fantastic, Courtney Brown, Gerard Warren, William Green, and who can forget Tim Couch.

"They have gone on a steady mission to try to embarass or denigrate me and the Cleveland Browns. I have never spoken with anyone from Channel 19, and I have no idea where this story came from."

Lerner is under fire in the Cleveland because it is seen that he is spending too much money on his football team in Europe when the Browns continue to lose. Apparently Browns' fans and the media have the right to tell Randy Lerner where he can spend his money, at least in Cleveland anyway.

Lerner: Browns not for sale - cleveland.com

Colts take care of business in Super Bowl XLI

The Indianapolis Colts finally lived up their expectations, defeating the Chicago Bears 29-17. We called 24-17, so damn close.

Manning, completed 25 of 38 passes for 247 yards leading the Colts to their first title since 1970 and Tony Dungy to be the first black coach in NFL history to win the Super Bowl.

That's it for this season of football minus the Pro Bowl, which honestly we can't tell you the last time any of us watched it, maybe 1994?

Tomorrow will be a depressing day with the hangover and the realization that there will be no more football until August. On the brightside there is still the NBA.....uh yeah it's going to be more depressing than we thought.

Crowning achievement - SI.com

Someone tell us how this man became an NFL Quarterback

We can think of 31 better quarterbacks in the NFL than Rex Grossman, as evidenced by his disgusting play all season and his especially gross performance on center stage.

You have to love some of the passes he's thrown tonight off balance, the INT that was run back for a touchdown by the Colts, which quite was the WORST pass thrown in the history of the game. A rainbow that appeared that it was going to crash into the clouds and stop the rain, but it only continued the bleeding for the Bears. Another great moment tonight, was his fumbled snap the very next play after his defense recovered an Indianapolis fumble. It just goes to show you he looks and acts clueless out there.

Lovie Smith kept insisting that Rex was his guy and now he's faced with an L in the big game because "his man" again, couldn't get the job done. Yes the Bears did make the Super Bowl, but Rex certainly didn't get them there, it was defense, special teams and Thomas Jones.

You can't help but think that this could be the final game of Rex Grossman's career in Chicago. It probably won't happen but it should.

Indy vs. Chicago for all the marbles

Tonight is the night, the battle of offense vs. defense, Dungy vs. Smith, Colts vs. Bears in Miami. Who will it be? Will it be Peyton in his long awaited trip to the promised land or will it be Urlacher and the Bears stealing his dreams.

If the Bears gain the early lead with the way their defensive has been this season, it could be tough for the Colts to come back. However, Peyton, with the comeback against the Patriots (who were kryptonite to him throughout his career) has to concern the Bears, no matter how good their defense has been.

Should be an interesting battle between these two midwest teams. Will it be the long overdue Colts, or the surprising Bears?

Our prediction Colts 24, Bears 17. We just don't think that Rex Grossman can lead the Bears if they are behind, he's relied on his D all season. Stranger things have happened though.

Attention Celtics.... you can start playing like an NBA Franchise now!

What happened to this once storied franchise? It's beginning to appear that if the Celtics were in the NCAA they might not even be able to make the final 65.

The Celtics managed to lose their 14th consecutive game last night to the L.A. Clippers at home. This is a franchise that has been to 19 NBA Finals, winning 16 of them in a 60 year span, their last in 1986. Now you can call them flat-out pathetic.

The Celtics have not won a game since January 5th against the just about as lowly Memphis Grizzlies. These two teams are battling it out to see who gets more ping pong balls in the hat on lottery day.

What is it going to take to rattle the cages of the execs in this once successful organization. Red Auerbach is surely rolling over in his grave looking down upon his former franchise.

A New Low - Clips' hand Celts' franchise-record 14th straight loss - SI.com