Hitting the Links: January 25, 2013

Today's links feature some buzzer-beating Canadian content, more of the First Take Tebow agenda, and a former NFL cornerback urinating on himself. Sounds fun!

On The Field:

• DEMAR DEROZAN!!!!
• Carmelo Anthony had a big game last night, leading the Knicks to a 89-86 win over the Celtics.
• In the other NBA game, the Clippers lost 93-88 in Phoenix. Luckily, Blake Griffin did Blake Griffin-y things.
• Oilers rookie Nail Yakupov scored a late goal to send last night's game against the Kings to overtime (Edmonton eventually won), which is good. He then busted out one of the most obnoxious celebrations to date, which is bad.
• Here's the rest of the NHL scoreboard from Thursday night.

Outside The Lines:

• Man, am I sick of the Harbaugh-bowl/ Ray Lewis retirement storylines for the upcoming Super Bowl. Luckily, ESPN stepped up and tried to give the big game a little more Tebow:

Hitting the Links: Januray 24th, 2013

A lot of NBA action last night is followed up by a slow day of off-court action. Try to enjoy some links regardless.

On the Field

• Joakim Noah came up with a classic Joakim Noah-esque play, assisting on Marco Belinelli's game-winning bucket. Why was it Noah-esque? Well it was ugly, awkward and somehow got the job done. Sounds like Joakim to me. The Bulls won 85-82 over the Pistons.
• In Denver's 105-95 win over Houston, JaVale McGee did something awesome. I mean, what a finger-stache!
• The Heat beat the Raptors 123-116 in overtime. Terrence Ross had a nice dunk though!
• J.J. Barea and C.J. Watson "battled" in a flopping contest. Sounds terrible. The Nets beat the Timerwolves 91-83 in the actual game.
• Here's the rest of the NBA scoreboard from a busy Wednesday night.

Outside the Lines:

• This story still weirds me out a bit, so there's no witty lines for this one. Here are voicemails left on Manti T'eo's phone from "Lennay".
• Anyone need a fat bust to suit up at QB?
• Who you got in a one-on-one? LeBron? Or the POTUS?

Check back in tomorrow for more goodness.

Hitting the Links: January 23rd

In today's edition, we learn that Kyrie Irving is sick, that Kevin Durant can dunk and that Joe Maddon cares a lot about his players. Enjoy.

On The Court:

• Kyrie Irving went full beast-mode, scoring 40 points in a variety of ways in Cleveland's 95-90 win over Boston.
• The Milwaukee Bucks topped the 76ers last night, 110-102. Really, all you need to see is this sick bounce pass from Monta Ellis. If ever there was ever a player who should attempt the behind-the-arc-to-the-opposite-block one-handed skip pass, it has to be Monta.
• In a battle of top teams in the West, the Thunder topped the Clippers 109-97. No one in L.A. was happy, not even the refs.
• Oh, and Kevin Durant did this.

Outside the Lines:

• Bless the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Manti Te'o Kiss Cam:

Via SoleCollector

Hitting the Links: January 22, 2012

After a bit of a break, we're back with some tasty links from on the court, and even better ones from outside the lines. There's a deep buzzer-beater, a terrible ex-NBA player crushing average Bostonians one-on-one, and a 20-year old college student partying with Rick Ross. Sounds like a really weird and really awesome dream a sports fan might have.

• Let's start with this tasty story. Actually, it's not much of a story... you just need to see this picture of Heisman Trophy winner Johnny "Football Boss" Manziel partying with Rick Ross:

Ballin'!

• In actual sports news, the Washington Wizards have managed to turn themselves into a competent team, against all odds. Jordan Crawford hit a sick buzzer beater to beat the Blazers 98-95 last night.
• Rudy Gay also hit a buzzer beater to win... or almost did.
• Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine was tired of hearing guys off the street saying they could beat him so he issued a one-on-one challenge to the city of Boston. He then swept the 4 games, outscoring opponents 44-6. Don't do 'em like that White Mamba.
• Apparently, some NBA arenas have nails jutting out from the court... Kawhi Leonard found that out the hard way.
• Saints fans just don't like Roger Goodell.
• Not a link, but just so it doesn't fly under the radar: the Super Bowl will feature two coaches WHO ARE BROTHERS! (In case you haven't heard, it will also be Ray Lewis' last game).

Hitting the Links: December 6 2012

Yesterday's best on-the-field links:

• J.R. Smith capped off the Knicks' win over the Charlotte Bobcats with this dirty step-back jumper. I'm starting to believe in New York.
• Kobe Bryant became the youngest player to reach 30,000 points in NBA history. More importantly, the Lakers didn't completely fall apart and actually beat New Orleans 103-87.
• The Raptors managed to lose another one, falling to the Sacramento Kings 107-100. The most disappointing part for the Raps has to be the decline in their defense from last season. Kyle Lowry had a great game, but Toronto just couldn't stop DeMarcus Cousins
• The Clippers' hot start continued, as they beat the Mavericks 112-90 in Los Angeles. Caron Butler dunked all over Chris Kaman.
• Here's the rest of the NBA scoreboard for a busy Wednesday night.
• Giving you some Canadian content for the play of the night, as the Raps' Ed Davis threw-down on former teammate James Johnson.

Outside the lines:

• We're all surprised the Wizards beat the Heat. But this Washington-area television host is kind of an ass about it.
• Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway just wants to party!
• Keeping it in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions may have released the worst calendar ever.

Hitting the Links: December 5 2012

The best on-field links of the night:

• Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook were a two-man team in Oklahoma City's 117-111 win in Brooklyn. They scored a combined 57 points on 18-for-33 shooting. Also, Durant just missed throwing down a dunk-of-the-year candidate.