Linked And Loaded – Monday 6-2-09

Mixed emotions in Cleveland and Pittsburgh sports this week.  The Pens have dug themselves a 2-0 hole against a strong Red Wings team.  The Cavs are out (more on that later).  The Pirates can’t score runs in close games.  The Indians, however, took 2 of 3 from the New York Yankees.  Carl Pavano has done well this season, maybe causing New York brass to scratch their heads and wonder why they didn’t keep him.  Here are some great stories from other sites.

• PSAMP looks closely at a questionable play involving Marian Hossa that may swing the series against the Pens and toward the Wings.
• Chicago’s MMA recently spoke with UFC great Rich Franklin on his thoughts of UFC 99 and his upcoming bout with Wanderlei Silva.
• Mike & Mike throw out the first pitch at the Indians game.  You will be suprised at who has a better arm according to NESW Sports.
• Fansided takes a humorous look at 100 things David Stern would rather be doing that watching the NBA Finals with no Lebron James.
• Sharapova’s Thigh goes deep inside the numbers of the 25-inning game between Texas and BC this past weekend.
• My Friend Mookie at A Stern Warning poses the question Is Lebron A Bad Sport? because of his early exit and lack of displayable sportsmanship.
• The Seminoles found the end zone 5 times and blew the Buckeyes out, in a baseball game… presented by The Legend of Cecilio Guante.
• Zoner Sports throws Hal McRae’s temper tantrum into the ongoing argument of the greatest managerial meltdowns.
• Josh Q. Public pays homage to Carl Crawford as he continues to tear up all pitching!
• The Viking Age found video footage of Brad Childress wearing a wig to lighten the mood at Viking practice.
• Sports Rubbish found a great story about how two Alabama golfers got holes-in-one out of order.  Great piece to read!
• The World of Isaac provides even more visual evidence of why we should all hate soccer here in the states.

Check out all of these great stories!