Thought of the Day

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August is a substantially hectic month over here in Creature land. As the regular season in Baseball barrels down the final stretch, the NFL and College Foosball are rearing to start up. So you know what that means! Oh yeah, August is predictions month baby.

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Photo of the Day

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Actress Nicollette Sheridan, left, poses with Los Angeles Dodgers
Manager Joe Torre before she throws out a ceremonial first pitch to
prior to a Major League Baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers
and the San Francisco Giants on Monday, July 28, 2008 in Los Angeles.
(AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

Bye Bye Beantown

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Who were the winners and losers from today’s three-way deadline deal between the Sawx, Dodgers, and Buccos? How does this deal affect the future? The Creatures allow you to read up on all the details without having to listen to Peter Gammons, Tim Kurkjian, or Steve Phillips! An unbeatable deal.

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Gold in Sight?

E7fa2bc554153617281f3cae1e546117getIf there were any questions about USA basketball not being prepared, I think they answered them on Friday when they demolished Canada 120-65 without LeBron James, who sat out due to a sprained ankle. Now, the USA National Team is in China finishing their preparation for the 2008 Olympics, where they hope to rebound from a Bronze Medal performance in Athens four years ago.

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Photo of the Day

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Today, Tim Donaghy received a 15 month prison sentence for his involvement in gambling on NBA games. Along with the prison sentence, Donaghy has to attend counseling for gambling addiction. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano)

Quote of the Day

Chad Johnson: "Me and Carson, I mean, we are fighting, bickering a lot, you know, he’s pissing me off, but other than that it’s cool."
Reporter: (Laughs)
CJ: "What are you laughing at? I’m serious."
R: "I can never tell when you’re telling the truth."
CJ: "I’m serious. Carson and I, we’re gonna fight in camp, I’m just telling you now, we are gonna fuss at each other. I’m gonna hit him in his knee, the bad one. And um, if you guys see it on ESPN, don’t try to kill me, you know he hit his quarterback. I mean, we have a great relationship but sometimes, you know, you fight."

A Plea to the Hall

340x In 1992, Hall of Fame broadcaster Red Barber said the following of this man pictured at left, "[He], along with Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson, is one of the two or three most important men in baseball history." Bob Costas observed, "There is no non-player more deserving of the Hall of Fame." In 2000, Hank Aaron endorsed this person’s selection, saying "[He] should be in the Hall of Fame if the players have to break down the doors to get him in." So who is this monumental figure that time and time again has fallen victim to the Basball Hall-of-Fame’s veteran’s committee?

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Extremely Active Offseason for the Warriors

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After losing Baron Davis to the Clippers, the Warriors responded by signing Corey Maggette, Ronny Turiaf, trading for Marcus Williams from the Nets, acquiring Anthony Randolph and Richard Hendrix through the draft, all while re-signing Monta Ellis and Kelenna Azubuike.

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Two Big Trades Shake Up NFC Picture

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Captcpsnbe40220708011831photo00ph_2This past week, both Jason Taylor and Jeremy Shockey have new teams. Jason Taylor joins the Redskins, giving them the boost off the edge that they needed on defense after Philip Daniels went down for the season. And Jeremy Shockey will be partying in New Orleans, giving them the big man over the middle that they have desperately needed for years.

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Photo of the Day

Capt8d6e27bbae6a4fc1b8e691e33dde4c9New York Mets’ Pitcher Pedro Feliciano walks off the field after blowing the save against the Phillies in an 8-6 loss last night. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

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