A Jam Packed Wednesday

Hey Peeps and anyone else checking in - thanks for taking the time to stop by. For those of you that are regular readers and have been here before - you know what Wednesdays are about, so move along to this week's stories. For those of you that have happened on this page for the first time, Wednesday entries recap the weird, the whacked and the downright silly stories making news in the world of sports. As always, before I start, I want to pass along a special "Hey" to Hazel Mae.

HOCKEY

DID HE DO THE CHICKEN DANCE?
It seems that our old friend Theoren Fleury has really done it this time. Word from England is that he has been suspended from the professional hockey league there. Fleury lost it during a game and threw a puck at the head of a referee. For those of you that are wondering about the title - you have obviously not seen the vintage video clip of Fleury flapping like a chicken while he is screaming at someone.

Fleury is officially WHACKED...though most of us in Canada know that in his case, its probably for very good reason.


NFL

IS A SPORTS HERNIA A DISABILITY?
Donovan McNabb and Jeremiah Trotter were cited for failing to appear in traffic court to answer charges that they parked in handicapped parking spot, while they were in a bar. Donovan McNabb's doctor wrote him a note saying he was in the hospital the day of the alleged infraction - I guess his mom was busy filming her next Chunky soup commercial or something else "Donovan-related". File this story under the downright silly - Hey Donovan, Man-Up!

DUMB AND DUMBER
Daunte Culpepper and Moe Williams are playing the race card - claiming that the Minnesota's prosecutor showed racial bias in charging them, while NOT charging white members of the crew in the Vikings ongoing saga "Tub Rub".

Daunte just can't seem to keep himself out of the news - word out of Minnesota is that he has told Vikes Management to trade him or release him. This guy HAS to be kidding - does he really think there is a market out there for him? Wouldn't it be funny to see the Raiders pick him up and have him once again throwing the ball to Moss? File this one under whacked...Daunte is out of his mind.

ROAD RAGE TO THE ULTIMATE DEGREE
Lawrence Phillips will stand trial on charge of assault...for trying to run three teenagers down in his car - their crime? they had an argument with him during a pick-up football game. File this one under whacked.


MLB

CANADA BEATS THE US AT THE WBC
Say whatever you want, we are liking this. Now you know how we feel when you guys win the odd game against us in hockey. Right Hazel?

In other news - hey, did you hear that story about Barry Bonds using steroids? Seriously...apparently he used steroids. Who'da thunk it? Hazel...did you know that?


THERE'S A WORD FOR WOMEN LIKE HIM
Yes...I know what the title says. But the discussion of the day over on the yahoo site is about whether or not Roger Clemens will sign with the Sox later this summer. In the yes camp is Renee, putting forth some compelling arguments on why he signs with Boston; on the no side are yours truly and a couple of other "peeps" who think Clemens won't sign. I think Roger is a great big (insert your word here) tease. Silly...sorry Renee - to think that Clemens wants to go back to Boston - he's playing New England...setting them up for heart break.


NCAA

DELAWARE HAS A FOOTBALL TEAM?
Three University of Delaware football players (who knew?) allegedly forced their way into another players' apartment - stealing cash, jewellery and 18 vials of liquid steroids. You have to love teammates like this. File this one under whacked.

SHE'S READY FOR SNL CHEERLEADING SKIT
Kristi Yamaoka, a cheerleader at the Southern Illinois, fell 15 feet during a routine at a game last week - she suffered a concusion. Kristi made headlines by giving fans the thumbs up and waving her arms in a cheer as the band played the school song while Kristi was being wheeled off on a stretcher. Kristi was quoted as saying that she did the routine because was worried the team would be distracted from winning ..and summing it up by saying "I'm still a cheerleader... I know my job and started to do my thing." I won't offer up an opinion on where this fits...Hey Hazel, does Kristi get a Hazie next week?


EUROPEAN SOCCER

WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Arsenal's Ashley Cole has had to defended himself against claims that he has been involved in homosexual acts. The English media, which makes New England media look tame, has gone too far...even for them. Cole is suing The Sun. This one is just plain silly.

BENFICA WINS!!!!!
Its not weird, whacked or silly - but rather upset Wednesday. Benfica of Lisbon walked into Liverpool and beat the defending European Champs 2 - 0 today...sending Liverpool out of the competition.

Another wonderful example of Portugal's domination over England in the beautiful game. Hazel has to hand out a Hazie to Ronald Koeman, Simao Sabrosa and the rest of the Benfica team.

That's about it for tonight - busy day/night on Yahoo site...lots of post there. Have a great one peeps.

Hazel, I hope things are groovy in your world.

Song of the Night on Hazelspeeps - For Daunte Culpepper and Mo Williams, from the motion picture Dumb and Dumber

New Age Girl - Dead Eye Dick

Peesth Out!