Tag: Sports

Will Ferrell and Manny Pacquiao Butcher “Imagine”

John Lennon is one of my favorite people that ever existed. I enjoy Will Ferrell’s comedy. Although I don’t particularly like his boxing style, I enjoy watching Manny Pacquiao fight and I’m proud of what he means to the Philippines. All that said, it was kind of painful to watch Ferrell and Pacquiao butcher John Lennon’s “Imagine” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Ferrell was hamming it up and can actually sing better than this. Pacquiao is under the delusion that he’s a good singer. The whole thing ended up being unintentionally funny…and wince inducing.

Check out the clip and let me know what you think (please)!

Coffee Talk #238: Favre’s Streak vs. Ripken’s Streak

Brett Favre received a ton of attention going into yesterday’s game, simply because people were curious to see if his streak of consecutive games played would continue. The whole thing got me thinking about another streak: Cal Ripken, Jr.’s.

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Brett Favre — the NFL’s master of drama — received a ton of attention going into yesterday’s game, simply because people were curious to see if his streak of consecutive games played would continue. Dating back to September 1992, Favre hasn’t missed a game. Although he received a facebuster yesterday, he extended the streak to 292.

The whole thing got me thinking about another streak: Cal Ripken, Jr.’s streak of 2,632 games of baseball. From May 1982 to September 1998, Ripken didn’t miss a game.

Which streak is more impressive to you? Football is a contact sport and it’s easier for players to get injured. That said, baseball players play way more games and have a longer season. Certainly both streaks are a bit manufactured and went on longer than they ought to, but they’re both impressive. Anyway, kindly vote in today’s poll and discuss!

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LeBron James’ New Nike Commercial = More Dickishness?

LeBron’s latest Nike commercial (posted above) is a slick piece of advertising (The Don Johnson moment was particularly hilarious). However, I think it sends the wrong message. Since his ill advised “The Decision” program, James has become the most hated man in the NBA. To me, this commercial just adds to the sense that James is a prick that’s unsure of himself. He might as well sing a “Whataya Want From Me?” duet with Adam Lambert.

Perhaps I’ve taken too many swigs of Haterade. Let me know what you think of LeBron’s Nike commercial when you have a chance.

WWE Undertaker Confronts Brock Lesnar at UFC 121

Here’s a fascinating interview with WWE Superstarstar The Undertaker at UFC 121. He’s out of character, which is super rare for ‘Taker; he’s very protective of his character and rarely makes appearances — let alone gives interviews — as his “real” self. Secondly, he has a brief confrontation with Brock Lesnar (fresh from his thrashing by Cain Velasquez). The Undertaker has heat with Lesnar over some old WWE issues.

Check out the clip and let me know what you think (please)!

Twitter Makes Sports More Enjoyable

I enjoy using Twitter for a variety of reasons, but the one that’s been on my mind lately is how much the service adds to watching sports. Using Twitter makes watching the Yankees in the MLB playoffs a better experience for me. I love that the service makes me feel like I’m watching the games with friends all over the world. There’s something cool about watching a Yankee home run in Los Angeles and celebrating it with friends in New York, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, etc.

A bunch of my friends follow athletes on Twitter. They regularly get replies from athletes in baseball, football, basketball, boxing, and more. That’s awesome! Twitter is a great way for athletes to keep in touch with their fans. It’s a low-effort way for athletes to personally connect with everyday people.

Do any of you use Twitter to keep in touch with fellow fans? How about athletes? Have you received any replies from any big-time players? Now please excuse me. I have to cheer for Tim Lincecum in the Twitterverse (dude’s part Filipino, you know).