The Clog

March 16, 2012 04:22 PM

Bethlehem Shoals

Dwight Howard, Man or Machine?

At at crucial juncture in his career, the Orlando Magic center failed miserably at using his leverage with the team. The question is, was he overcome with feeling, just too damn excitable, or an unprofessional goof forced to try and clean up after himself at every turn—and usually only making things worse?

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March 15, 2012 03:17 PM

Eric Nusbaum

The Horrifying But Decidedly Non-Territorial Saga of Israel's Quest for an Olympic Mascot

Israel's terrible decision to brand its 2012 Summer Olympic team with a mascot has resulted in various disasters, including copyright infringement, shameless corporate shilling, and crimes against aesthetics.

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March 14, 2012 05:02 PM

David Roth

Where Not To Watch The NCAA Tournament

If you're going to watch the NCAA Tournament, and you by all means should, please be sure that you're not doing it in the wrong place. Although you shouldn't be watching anything on Adam Carolla's in-dash television, anyway. Why did you get in a car with that guy?

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March 14, 2012 02:59 PM

David Roth

New York Sentiment Cheesecake, Baseball Edition

This lovely short film about the New York Giants and the vanished Polo Grounds is from the New York Story short film series, but any baseball fan, from anywhere, will know where it's coming from.

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March 13, 2012 03:50 PM

David Roth

Finally, A Senate Candidate With The Guts To Fight Ron Gant

Connie Mack IV, the great grandson of the Hall of Fame manager, hasn't had a terribly distinguished career as a Congressman. But he is the only Republican Senate candidate in Florida to have punched former Braves slugger Ron Gant in the crotch.

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March 13, 2012 01:36 PM

Bethlehem Shoals

Built for This: Robert Altman

Modern Football, a 1951 short sponsored by Wheaties and Wilson, is very likely Altman's director's first solo credit. So there's that immense historical value. But it's more than just a curiosity; without trying too hard, you can see glimpses of the director Altman would soon become.

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March 13, 2012 10:22 AM

Eric Nusbaum

The Pre-Historic Martin Brodeur, As Seen Through Old Family Photos

Over the weekend, Martin Brodeur won his 650th regular season game. It can feel at times, that he is infinite. But on his official website, you can see that Brodeur's past, right down to his OP gear and junior mustaches, has been carefully documented by his father, an Olympic goaltender himself, and famed hockey photographer.

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March 12, 2012 05:51 PM

David Roth

For Dock Ellis On His 67th Birthday: LSD Memories, Celluloid Dreams

Dock Ellis, a very good Major League pitcher best remembered for very awesomely throwing a 1970 no-hitter while frying on acid, would have turned 67 today. As a gift, we present a great video about Dock's lysergic no-no, and news of a more ambitious Dock Ellis film project.

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March 12, 2012 04:04 PM

David Roth

Become a Classical Prognostication Achiever With Our NCAA Bracket Challenge

Presenting the inaugural The Classical NCAA Tournament Prognostic-Achievers Bracket Contest. Joining is free. Finishing ahead of David Roth is virtually assured. It's fun, in the way that being wrong about things can be fun.

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March 12, 2012 12:29 PM

Eric Freeman

This Week in Mario Balotelli: A Man in Full

In which our hero visits a strip club, gets fined, loves his girlfriend, talks to Noel Gallagher, and seems like a fairly normal guy.

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