THE WRITING ON (AND OFF) THE WALL NOT THAT ANYONE ASKED ...Byline: TOM HOFFARTH The kind of stuff inquiring minds don't really need to know: --If you're one of the docs who gave Ronny Turiaf's ticker a thumb's up at the NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= pre-draft camp, how fast can you swim to Antarctica? --If you're Mitch Kupchak Mitchell "Mitch" Kupchak (born May 24 1954 in Hicksville, New York) is a retired American basketball player and current general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers since the 2000-01 NBA season after predecessor Jerry West moved to the Memphis Grizzlies organization. , and watched Turiaf slip down into the second round of the NBA draft, didn't you consider having a heart-to-heart with some of your scouts before actually taking him? --At this point, doesn't U-Haul just give Larry Brown both the truck and trailer? --What will fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins rely on most this coming season, hope or Crosby? --How is it that all the records at BALCO haven't been leaked yet? --Have you seen the new ``WWTOD'' bracelets yet? --With the news that Dick Dull has stepped down as athletic director at Cal State Northridge, how far does he drop from the No. 1 spot in the top 10 list of guys from the world of sports who happen to be named Dick with quirky last names that goes thusly thus·ly adv. Usage Problem Thus. Usage Note: Thusly was introduced in the 19th century as an alternative to thus in sentences such as Hold it thus or He put it thus. : 2. Pole (the Chicago Cubs bench coach, no relation to the ``Pesky Pole''), 3. Curl (the New York Jets --Since we've already got a Chick's Sporting Goods at the mall down the street, does that mean we'll never get a Dick's Sporting Goods Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) is the largest full-line sporting goods retailer in the world. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA and has locations in thirty-four states with 314 stores. in our `hood? --Can you really feel all that sorry for Luica Rijker - who pulled out of a fight this week against Christy Martin because she ruptured an Achilles' tendon during training - after what she did to Hillary Swank in ``Million Dollar Baby''? --How long before ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network is televising the finals of the World Sudoku Tournament? --When does Evander Holyfield start lobbying for the inclusion of ballroom dancing as an Olympic sport? --Does Jose-Maria Olazabal sound like his tongue has swelled up on him, too, when he pronounces his name? --What's Jayson Werth worth in the open market now? --Will the new Jeff Kent bobblehead have that smarmy smirk on his face when it's given out to Dodger fans later this season? --When an NFL NFL abbr. National Football League NFL (US) n abbr (= National Football League) → Fußball-Nationalliga player signs one of these ceremonious cer·e·mo·ni·ous adj. 1. Strictly observant of or devoted to ceremony, ritual, or etiquette; punctilious: "borne on silvery trays by ceremonious world-weary waiters" Financial Times. one-day contracts with the team he once played for but then unceremoniously abandoned him when he became useless, does he really think we'll always remember him with that original franchise just because he holds a news conference at their training camp with their helmet on the table? --Is the real lure for Ricky Williams returning to the NFL or just the smell of the fresh-cut grass? --If Drew Rosenhaus was drowning in a pool, how many NFL general managers would try to save him? --Shouldn't the first rule that the NHL NHL Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, see there implements now be that, should there be another owners-player contract impasse, Bob Goodenow is not allowed in the room? --Is Tedy Bruschi out of his mind thinking he could come back after sitting out this season? --How does the friendly confines of Wrigley Field boost Derrick Lee's chances of winning the NL Triple Crown this season? --Who can come up with a penetrating argument that Rafael Palmeiro doesn't belong in the Hall of Fame? --If the Florida Marlins dump Jack McKeon as manager, will he find a retirement home in the greater Miami area with any vacancies? --If Mark Cuban buys the Pittsburgh Pirates, would their nickname become the Bucks? What jock hasn't Alyssa Milano sniffed? --How much more attention could Danica Patrick possibly get if she actually won a race? --If the Tour de France Tour de France World's most prestigious and difficult bicycle race. Staged for three weeks each July—usually in some 20 daylong stages—the Tour typically comprises 20 professional teams of nine riders each and covers some 3,600 km (2,235 miles) of flat and allowed Lance Armstrong to ride in next year's race on a Big Wheel, would he reconsider coming out of retirement? CAPTION(S): 6 photos, box Photo: (1) Whichever doctors failed to diagnose Laker draft pick Ronny Turiaf's heart condition at the NBA's pre-draft camp might be wondering if they want to continue in their line of work. Rene Macura/Associated Press (2) At least they haven't started playing Elton John songs when Andy Roddick serves. Darron Cummings/Associated Press (3) LANCE ARMSTRONG (4) DREW ROSENHAUS (5) LARRY BROWN (6) - David Beckham, Real Madrid midfielder, on the game against the Galaxy at Home Depot Center. Box: SUNDAY PUCH - Tom Hoffarth - Rich Hammond |
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