23 May 2009

Mitch the Intern’s TUF 9 Recap: Episode 8

*Editor’s note: Mitch the Intern is an NYU undergrad whose favorite Wednesday night pastime includes the TV in his dorm room, a green beanbag chair and two hits of acid. Enjoy.* Apparently, you have to actually want to be a fighter to become an “Ultimate Fighter”.

Slow and low, the County Ground pitch in Bristol should benefit the visitors more than the hosts, says Ed Hawkins. After the damp and disappointment of Headingley, England and West Indies head to Bristol for the second one-day international.

The Lord assesses the impressive performers from Tuesday night’s Wimbledon action. Down to the last 12 in the Derby - but is the picture any clearer with some 130 dogs less to weigh up?

Ian Lamont talks stats, trends, head-to-heads, form, Grant Holt and Simeon Jackson in order tofind the best bets out there as these two sides clash for a place in League One next season.

20 May 2009

Praise the Lord Admirals

I mentioned a while back how the chefs over at Poker Soup had invited me into their kitchen a few episodes back (episode 15). I had a lot of fun chatting with them about poker, podcasts, and the upcoming WSOP

19 May 2009

Q & A with Mirko CroCop’s Shin

With the recent news that Mirko CroCop may be returning to the Octagon for UFC 99 in Germany, MMA Journalist tracked down the once-feared Pride star’s shin for an interview. Always willing to talk, CroCop’s shin addressed a number of issues, including up-coming opponent Mustapha Al-Turk and the pressure of performing. So, you’re CroCop’s shin.

Breaking : After Tony Kornheiser’s abrupt firing from Monday Night Football, the bald bitter broadcaster has been spotted roaming around Las Vegas craps tables betting wildly, pounding whiskey and hitting on mature, attractive vixens. He is still on the loose though. Due to his fear of flying, he may be seen busing around town with an enormous and dinosaur-looking man named John Madden.

Breaking : After Tony Kornheiser’s abrupt firing from Monday Night Football, the bald bitter broadcaster has been spotted roaming around Las Vegas craps tables betting wildly, pounding whiskey and hitting on mature, attractive vixens. He is still on the loose though. Due to his fear of flying, he may be seen busing around town with an enormous and dinosaur-looking man named John Madden

Brian and Ben have been the buzz names in racing’s latest attempt at a rebrand this week, but a couple of Dicks could come to the fore at Newbury on Saturday, writes Racing UK and betmaverick.com analyst Graham Cunningham as he runs the rule over the jolly and nominates a live longshot for one of Europe’s flagship mile events. Paco looks the boy now his Lockinge price has drifted Connections have billed it as the race in which Paco Boy can finally “put his critics to bed.” I must admit I was one of the doubters at the start of this week, but it is all a question of price when you are a punter and there is a strong case for arguing that Paco Boy is now very backable for the Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes now.

Darrell Williams is looking forward to Saturday’s third round of qualifying where such star names as Ninja Jamie, Shelbourne Aston and Fear Zafonic will all be in action. Saturday’s 3rd round of the Blue Square Greyhound Derby is one of the most exciting of the competition as for the first time it offers the chance to see all the runners in action on the same night