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Luke Skywalker pants up for auction

May 20, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

The pants worn by Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars” are up for auction May 21st in Los Angeles. They are expected to fetch $70,000-$100,000.

“‘Star Wars’ is one of those rare cinematic experiences that most people remember their whole lives,” said Nate D. Sanders, whose company is auctioning the pants. “It’s hard to believe now, but ‘Star Wars’ in 1977 was not a ‘go’ from the start. Several studios passed on making it. But now, we look back on it, over 35 years later, and it’s the 3rd highest grossing movie of all time.”

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Deadspin chronicles Darren Rovell’s awkward supermodel exchanges

May 20, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

I’ve often said that if the Darren Rovell Twitter account were a human being, and a high school student, it would get beat up repeatedly.

Each day, the jocks would take the Darren Rovell Twitter persona and shove him in the locker. The greatest example of Darren Rovell being awkward in social media occurs when he interacts with Kate Upton; or tells us how the Playboy Mansion Super Bowl party is lame; at least by his standards.

Yes, Darren Rovell hanging out with the Prom Queens and Head Cheerleaders is always amusing:

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White Sox fan Raquel Pomplun: Playboy’s first ever Mexican PMOY

May 20, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

What does the most powerful man and the sexiest woman alive have in common? They’re both Chicago White Sox fans. Meet Raquel Pomplun, the first ever Mexican-American Playboy Playmate of the year. Like President Barack Obama, she’s a White Sox fan. The pic above is from the Raquel Pomplun Facebook page.

Congrats to Raquel Pomplun for winning the title.

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Illini Brandon Paul: NBA Mock Draft Composite

May 20, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Time to focus on the NBA Draft. It seems pretty certain the Illinois Fighting Illini will once again have representation on draft night. Guard Brandon Paul was at the draft combine last week and he’s had contact with the L.A. Clippers, Lakers, Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls.

Two years ago was a disaster when both Demetri McCamey and Jereme Richmond went undrafted, despite all the pre-draft hype (both attended the combine). Last year brought more pride to Champaign as the Illini Nation saw Meyers Leonard go in the top ten to the Portland Trail Blazers. Brandon Paul should likely hear his name called this June; just nowhere near as high.

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2013 NBA Draft Lottery: Who needs #1 pick most?

May 20, 2013 by davidkay Leave a Comment

The NBA Draft Lottery will be held Tuesday night and we’ll find out who will pick first in the 2013 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic have the best odds to win the number one overall pick but the last time the team with best odds actually won the ping pong party was in 2004 (coincidentally when Orlando earned the right to pick first and took Dwight Howard.)

Unlike last year when Anthony Davis was the clear cut top prospect, a number of players are in consideration this year including Kentucky‘s Nerlens Noel, Ben McLemore of Kansas, and even Michigan‘s Trey Burke or Georgetown‘s Otto Porter. More than likely, team need will play a huge factor in terms of which player hears their named called first on June 27th.

Let’s take a look at each team’s odds and who they would likely draft if they ended up with the top pick after NBA Draft Lottery results are revealed. Go here for The Sports Bank’s 2013 NBA Mock Draft.

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Wizards Bradley Beal calls out Derrick Rose BIG TIME

May 19, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

We know Derrick Rose has been healthy for quite some time. We know Derrick Rose was looking exactly like his former self on the floor in warm-ups when the Chicago Bulls season ended last week. What we don’t know is why Derrick Rose didn’t just sack up and play. You know, Derrick Rose might have tried to, oh I don’t know actually earned his $16 million a year.

Or if not actually play this year. At least drop the effing charade. The complete garbage Derrick Rose did all year long with the “God only knows If I’ll play or not this year.” Derrick Rose has Twitter. A simple “Hey, I’m playing in tonight’s game. I’m back.” would have been enough. And if the other way was reality, a simple “Hey, my leg still doesn’t feel right. I won’t be ready for next year,” this would have been fine too.

Either way, just tell us. Instead Derrick choose to talk out of both sides of his mouth and be an attention w****. And because he was a disgusting, revolting attention w**** now he deserves every pejorative cast upon him by Bulls fans and sports media.

And today we have our first NBA player joining the anti Derrick Rose bandwagon. That would be Washington Wizards rookie, former Florida Gators star and super high draft pick Bradley Beal:

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Oppression over! Milwaukee bar allowed to hang bras up again!

May 19, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Milwaukee, your long civic nightmare is over. The Reign of Terror over Brew City has ended.

The Milwaukee bras ban was lifted; bras can once hang from the rafters at a local bar. Bras were banned in Milwaukee, well only at one specific bar. This “public house” featured the ladies undergarments dangling off the ceiling as a tradition for multiple decades.

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2013 NBA Draft Combine nuggets and tidbits

May 19, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

The NBA Draft Combine hit Chicago this week. Everyone who’s likely going to get picked in the NBA Draft comes to the Second City for workouts with NBA scouts and interviews with the media.

Here’s the list of all the former college basketball players who were invited to the NBA Draft combine. And here’s our latest 2013 NBA Mock Draft.

The NBA Draft combine is pretty much a beauty pageant for boys.

The 2013 NBA Draft is scheduled to be held on June 27, 2013 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

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Pitt’s Steven Adams to increase New Zealand Presence in NBA

May 19, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

New Zealand and the NBA isn’t something you hear very often. You’ve had Kirk Penney, the former Wisconsin Badgers guard from Auckland, New Zealand; where he attended Westlake Boys High School. Penney didn’t even last two years in the league. Sean Marks is also from Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest metropolis. He’s from Rangitoto School in Auckland and played his college basketball at Cal.

Marks was taken in the 1998 NBA Draft, Round 2 by the New York Knicks. He stuck around for awhile, but his numbers were rather meager. He hardly produced very much.

Steven Adams is a 7 foot freshman who declared for the NBA Draft last month. He got invited to the NBA Draft combine, so there’s a good chance he’ll get drafted.

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Second chance athletes: Ben McLemore, Michael Jordan, Bethany Hamilton

May 19, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Second chances are rare, and it can be hard to bounce back after an initial feeling of failure. This is especially true in athletics where it’s all about being the best and pushing the competition out of the way. However, there are a few stellar athletes who have made it to the top after hitting the bottom, and they serve as inspiration to anyone who is afraid to keep pursuing their dreams after an initial set back.

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Auto racing reporter Krista Voda: biography and photos

May 19, 2013 by paulmbanks 1 Comment

Krista Voda is a pit reporter for NASCAR on Fox and host of The Setup, the pre-race show of the Camping World Truck Series, and Trackside on Speed Channel. The-soon-to-be-39 year-old Voda was born and raised in Clinton, Iowa and attended the University of Northern Iowa. So you should see Krista Voda on the Daytona 500 coverage tomorrow.

Krista Voda used to co-anchor Totally NASCAR on Fox Sports Net. She was also co-host on NASCAR Nation when it aired on Speed Channel. Before moving to FSN, she worked for various local television stations in Iowa and Kentucky, including WLEX, the NBC affiliate in Lexington. Among her first radio jobs was working the night shift at KROS AM/FM in her hometown of Clinton, Iowa.

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How to Become a Wimbledon Ball Boy or Girl (BBG)

May 19, 2013 by paulmbanks Leave a Comment

Are you interested in becoming a Wimbledon ball boy or girl, or a BBG as they’re known in training camp? It makes sense, the experience would be almost matchless, but to make it as a BBG you’ll have to be on the ball. The selection and training processes are extremely rigorous. Only those with the necessary self-confidence and commitment should apply.
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