Weekend jumpoff

I am headed out on vacation this weekend, but not before dishing out some useful links.

-In honor of Texas' 30-run fiesta, the greatest beatdowns of all-time.
-The Red Sox are apparently America's team now. Peter Abraham of The Journal News digs a little deeper.
-An interesting fantasy football guide worth reading (especially if you have a draft this weekend, like i do).
-Jerome Bettis comes clean.
-Best high school quarterback coach ever?
-It's a boy!
-Speaking of beatdowns, Venezuela got one last night.
-Don't talk about moving if you're an NBA owner.
-The FedEx cup gets underway, sans Tiger.

Finally, here are five albums that you should check out before the sun sets on summer:
-Rooney - Calling the World: Mix the Beach Boys, late 70s/early 80s classic rock, and modern pop rock, and this is what you get.
-The Cat Empire - Two Shoes: This Australian group mixes ska, funk, latin music, and many other influences.
-Ted Leo & the Pharmacists - Shake the Sheets: Green Day meets indie rock.
-Stars - Set Yourself on Fire: Another melodic indie effort.
-Entourage: There's something for everyone here. My personal favorite is 'Wanna Know' by Obie Trice.

Have a nice weekend. See you on the other side.

Afternoon roundup: Fixing a hole

-Mike Mussina got bombed again. The Yankees now sit six out in the East, and four games back in the loss column in the Wild Card race (because Seattle doesn't lose). Garret Anderson set a franchise record with 10 RBIs.
-Tyler Kepner of The New York Times profiles the man behind Joba mania.
-Impressive win by the Mets. Is the real Carlos Beltran back?
-Another twist in the steroids saga.
-Dave Trembley gets rewarded.
-Would this team ever commit an error?
-Welcome back, L.J.
-Eli v. Tiki.
-Atlanta Falcons, the movie.
-If Starbury is on your side, you must be doing something right.
-The Tournament of the Americas kicks off tonight. Can the U.S. squad redeem itself? Best of luck to Panama's own Danilo (J.R.) Pinnock.
-This is why he needed to feed his family.
-Football at age 59.
-The amazing race.
-Next time find a designated golf cart driver.

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