…in a video game, which is like way harder. Anyway, 2K Sports put up $1 million for the first gamer to pitch a perfect game in MLB 2K10.
Wade McGilberry of Mobile, Ala., a 24-year-old experienced gamer, bought the game at midnight on the night it came out. After debating with his wife Katy whether he should go to work or not, he decided he’d show up to work in his capacity as a 401K record keeper before he tried his hand at making $1 million.
At around 4 p.m. that day, Wade returned from work. He logged on to XBox Live, which is necessary to record the time a gamer could accomplish the feat, and set up his computer Web cam in front of his TV, a requirement for the verification of the perfect game.
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But something strange happened during the sixth game. McGilberry took the perfect game to seventh, to the eighth and closed out the ninth. It had taken him less than an hour and a half to do it, he said.
“I called my wife, who was a work, and said, ‘Honey, I’m done. I don’t need to play anymore,” McGilberry said.
McGilberry nervously submitted his tape to the folks at 2K Sports. His wife Katy thought it came so easy that some college student who didn’t have to work surely did it before her husband.
More important than the money, though, is the fact that McGilberry should be allowed to play video games whenever he wants. Katy’s mother coming to dinner? Tough shit, I’m playing. Katy wants to watch American Idol? Oh well, I’m playing. Now get down on your knees and suck the Playstation’s dick, Katy.
[CNBC.com]
For those of you who follow the site of Internationl Soccer, you’re aware that a couple weeks ago we posted an article about Mario Balotelli receiving a letter from loyal Inter Fans regarding his conduct on the pitch. Well, that apparently was not enough of a message (no pun intended) for the Inter fans. It’s pretty clear soccer fans are fanatical, and it’s also pretty clear Inter fans have an unrelenting hatred for Mario Balotelli. I guess the writing was on the wall from the letter……..
“A few days ago Mario found that someone had loosened the wheel nuts on his car. If someone isn’t careful, he risks getting killed on the motorway.
“We certainly cannot carry on like this. In these circumstances Mario will not remain for another year at Inter, I can guarantee that.”
Mario, Dude… Soccer fans are crazy. Get the fuck out of dodge man. Go play somewhere far away.
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It was best summed up this morning on Mike & Mike; There are statues of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Ernie Harwell outside their respective venues.
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This is going to make a difference.
The Phoenix Suns made a bold statement Tuesday denouncing the controversial new immigration bill that recently was signed into law, and widespread reaction has followed.
Managing Partner Robert Sarver decided – with unanimous support from his players – that the Suns would wear their “Los Suns” jerseys in recognition of playing Game 2 against San Antonio on Cinco de Mayo. He also addressed the immigration bill that has been a divisive national topic since Gov. Jan Brewer enacted it into law April 23.
“The frustration with the federal government’s failure to deal with the issue of illegal immigration resulted in passage of a flawed state law,” Sarver said in a statement released by the Suns on Tuesday morning. “However intended, the result of passing this law is that our basic principles of equal rights and protection under the law are being called into question, and Arizona’s already struggling economy will suffer even further setbacks at a time when the state can ill-afford them.”
Look – this is a really shitty law and it’s great that the Suns are against it, because it really does reek of Nazism. But is wearing jerseys with the team name in Spanish the best way to oppose this law? I don’t know that it necessarily raises awareness, since they’ve worn these jerseys before, but even so, are all immigrants Spanish?
I also like how it being Cinco de Mayo plays into this decision, too. Immigrants fucking love Cinco de Mayo.
Not sure which side you fall on when you think of Danny Ainge, but I love the guy. He looks like Bill Paxton and he once chucked a ball at Mario Elie’s head. Remember that? Elie didn’t do shit.
Anyway, check out the right corner of the video during Hickson’s second free throw. Danny Ainge still pressing buttons.
The Premier League title is going down to the wire with the 38th and final match coming up this week for most teams. As it stands, Chelsea sits atop the standings with a 1 point lead over Manchester United. Both teams play their final games this Sunday.
Chelsea calmly handled Liverpool at Anfield this weekend, in what seemed to be Manchester United’s only shot to gain ground. This Sunday the Blues will play relegation safe Wigan at home at 11:00 am. Chelsea will be enormous favorites for the match, and should snare all three points and the EPL title.
Manchester United, who have battled some injuries this season, also won this weekend to keep the pace. Unfortunately, the pace is 1 point behind Chelsea. Man U faces Stoke this weekend at home, where they will, like Chelsea, be huge favorites to win the game. They are hoping and praying Wigan can pull a draw and they can seal victory. If this long shot happens they will leapfrog Chelsea and claim the EPL title. Man U has no one to blame but themselves dropping both matches to Chelsea this year. If they had split the roles would be reversed.
Hopefully things will get interesting….
Have you ever heard of the Albany Firebirds of the AFL? Neither have I but here’s a little snippet that might help.
Due to financial difficulties and low support, the Conquest were expected to fold following the 2008 season when a new investor could not be found. The franchise had notified the league in late September that it would not return, but following a meeting with the Albany Times Union and the operator of the Times Union Center, an agreement was reached that would allow the team to return for 2009.
And lucky for us the team is still going strong! Well I don’t know about that but at least they have really sexy cheerleaders. That and this team offered Michael Vick a contract two years. I think that’s kind of cool.
More cheerleaders after the jump
Come on, Philly fans. You’ve got to at least give other cities’ fans a chance at being the biggest scumbags in the world. It’s not even close. I mean, it never was, but no there’s just no doubt whatsoever.
PHILADELPHIA — A 34-year-old man ran onto the field during the Cardinals-Phillies game Tuesday night and was apprehended without incident, a day after a teenager was Tasered in the outfield at Citizens Bank Park.
Security did not use a Taser to stop the latest fan on the field. Police said the man from Warminster was charged with defiant trespass, disorderly conduct and narcotics possession.
The Philadelphia Phillies were leading St. Louis 1-0 in the top of the ninth inning when a guy hopped over the fence in left field and ran along the warning track waving his arms. The sellout crowd booed and he was soon captured.
I think it’s pretty clear that a taser isn’t nearly enough of a deterrent to keep fans from running onto the field. If it was, no one would have tried the exact same thing just one night later. And no, now taser at all was used? These scumbags have nothing to fear; it’s never going to stop. Unless some changes are made. I think you know what I’m getting at. Do I need to spell it out for you. OK, fine.
Guns.
[ESPN.com]
