1. Michael Vick and Tim Donaghy
Two pleas in a pod.
2. Poor excuse
Donaghy said he got $5,000 for successful tips. It’s the NBA, man! You can get more than that by putting a tip jar on the scorer’s table!
3. The porn identity
Vick’s really feeling the squeeze to take a plea deal. If you see anyone named “Ron Mexico” booking a flight out of town, stop him!
4. He’s the most, Daddio!
I’m giving Jenks a nickname in honor of his record chase: “Bobby Sox.”
5. He’s barely managing
If I were making a Cubs movie, I would cast Brian Dennehy as Lou Piniella … after a few Gin Sours and a week’s worth of facial growth.
6. Ah, hazing
Sure that works for NFL rookies, but try it with me and you might get a surprise.
7. Sign of the times
Hank Williams Jr. will return to ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” but all his Rowdy Friends have to go through background checks.
8. Playing hardball
Officials want to spend $150 million to bring an MLS franchise to Philadelphia. That seems high for the whole league, let alone one team.
9. Weather or not
Kudos to Tom Skilling for his report on the Cubs rain delay. If the Cubs make the World Series, I want HIM to explain how hell is freezing over.
FIVE THINGS …
… Tim Donaghy and Michael Vick have in common:
– Career … over
– Both have prosecutors in their 5s
– No fans of that cheater Barry Bonds
– Their kind of “ring” has nothing to do with championships
– In any bet, they both pick the ‘dog
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