Welcome to today's edition of Sparty & Friends.
The past two days have some weird special significance that are very interesting and weird.
First, July 31 not only serves as the end of the month, but also serves a special day for all Jesuits and its institutions. That day is St. Ignatius Day. Saint Ignatius of Loyola was after all, the founder of the Society of Jesus. He died on that day in 1556. Known for the Spiritual Exercises, he is also the patron saint of the Basque region and spritual retreats.
In the midst of the collegiate season, we normally win those games. And we did last Saturday against National University.
Yesterday, August 1, is a special day for all Simpsons fans. Specifically, yesterday was the day Lisa Simpson was to be married. Yup, Lisa Simpson was to be married to Hugh St. John Alastair Parkfield. That occurred during Season 6.
Interesting tidbits from the wedding include:
- The networks have merged into ABCNNBCBS; FOX is now a hardcore sex channel
- Brits can brag about saving America's ass in WWIII.
- The Rolling Stones have embarked on their "Steel Wheelchair" tour (and are lauded for their "tireless efforts to preserve historic buildings").
And this is the invitation:
Hereforth are the links:
So, the Yankees got Berkman, Wood & Kearns, but lost to the Rays, who only added Chad Qualls. But these additions are for the long haul, with October in mind. Veterans hungry for a ring of their own.
The Dodgers added arms in Ted Lilly (and Ryan Theriot) and Octavio Dotel, but they sorely needed bats, who were MIA in their loss to the Giants, who also needed bats but only secured Javier Lopez and Ramon Ramirez.
Cardinals trying to chase the Reds for both division and wildcard, acquire Jake Westbrook. They sent Ryan Ludwick to the Padres, which sorely needed bats at pitcher-friendly Petco and already made an immediate impact against the Marlins.
Braves needed a shot in the arm, but they still lost to the Reds.
Wilson Ramos will be catching Strasburg fastballs next season, who is looking good in rehab right now.
Whether Drayton McLane likes it or not, he is now rebuilding. So are the D-backs.
As if the Cubs' ugly season is not bad news already, it already got worse.
Ozzie being Ozzie. Oi! Oi! Oi!
Canadian baseball in flames.
As if people do not really know why this year has been awesome for pitchers.
CarGo with a nice way to secure a cycle.
Only in Philly. More reasons for that now that Ryan Howard is sidelined.
Dennis the Menace is alright, his twitter tell us.
Tyreke Evans obviously never heard of Bobby Phills.
More updates on Lorenzen Wright.
So, where will the House of Bron be?
Brian Scalabrine news. Unfortunately, Celtics already have his successor in Luke Harangody.
This would be awesome if it was 10 years ago.
Shaq's new nickname: The Big Belieber.
Whoever you put there, he still would be subject to the whims of Sarver.
STAT in his quest to determine if he is the Messiah for the Knicks, or merely another lost prophet.
Chris Paul in the Hall of Fame?
This is how you leave Cleveland. I actually think his jersey will be in the rafters of the Q someday.
What exactly is the Albert Haynesworth conditioning test? And he still is not partaking of it.
I am sure Roy Williams is really saying, "Sucks to be you, brotha."
Figuring out what could T.O. be in Cincy.
Is Antrel Rolle the Giant solution? Or is it be Keith Bulluck?
Nice to know he is back on the field.
Revis Island currently on vacation. Hopefully, Kyle Wilson will maximize the opportunity.
New era in San Diego. Welcome to life after LdT.
Derek Dooley denies an exit strategy for Bryce Brown.
Take a chance. Take a chance. Take a chance, chance, chance.
Stuart Appleby ties a record David Duval held by himself.
Hopefully by then, he would be back to his normal tournament-winning self.
This one is for the Roush.
Just because I love saying the name of the racetrack, the Hungaroring.
Juan Manuel Marquez deserves a third shot at the PacMan. I'd rather see that match instead of Margacheato.
Floyd Mayweather is a Chicken. Floyd is a sissy. Floyd is a coward.
Kaka to Chelsea, no mas. Ditto for Ashley Cole to Madrid.
Doubtful that Landon Donovan returns to England.
Thanks to my friend, Sarah for finding this gem.
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