Morning Jolt: Chandler compares NBA owners to dictators
Tuesday, October 25
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Tyson Chandler compares NBA owners to dictators
The players appear to have launched a modest offensive in the PR hyperbole battle that is the lockout. Raja Bell said David Stern rules with an iron fist, Chris Paul made a point to say players aren't greedy and now, Tyson Chandler is comparing the league and its owners to dictators. Not quite as bad as "plantation overseer" but it's a strong way of putting it for sure. As he told ESPN Radio: "It's unfair to the players, it's unfair to the fans because it's only going to lead to a longer lockout. A negotiation is a negotiation, and that's the way it should be, but this is more dictators than anything, and I don't feel this is going as a negotiation." That seems to be the popular opinion around the players right now. (CBSSports.com)Comment
Berkman: Pujols better than Babe
Even after his 14-base night, Albert Pujols wasn't much for talking about himself over the weekend. The three home runs matched a Fall Classic single-game record held by Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson, while the six RBI tied Bobby Richardson and Hideki Matsui for the most in a World Series game. Only Paul Molitor had recorded five hits in a game in the World Series, while the 14 total bases set a record. Once the game ended, however, Pujols tried to deflect any talk about his historic night. ... Pujols might not have been impressed with his performance, but he may have been the only one. "He's a better hitter than Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson and there's no doubt about it," said Lance Berkman. (New York Daily News)Comment
House-cleaning on Rams' radar?
The case-study-in-progress that is the Cleveland Browns, with Randy Lerner hiring Mike Holmgren offers a template in overhaul. The Rams have regressed significantly from last season's 7-9 finish, despite spending considerable money on free-agent reinforcements. [Stan Kroenke] gave the green light for big summertime spending. And yet this team more resembles the awful 2009 squad, which finished 1-15 under Steve Spagnuolo during his first season as head coach. This feckless play, combined with a ticket price increase, is eroding an already damaged fan base. Barring a turnaround for the ages during their last 10 games, the Rams will force Kroenke to take action. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)Comment
Must-See Photo
Monica Dominguez flexes her muscles in the women's 58 kg category at the 2011 Pan American Games in Weighlifting in Guadalajara. (Pedro Mera/Xinhua/ZUMAPRESS.com)
Must-See Video
Things went from bad to worse for the Ravens Monday night as LB Brendon Ayanbadejo was ejected from the game. Baltimore went on to lose their matchup against the Jaguars 12-9.
Game To Watch
Penguins at Islanders, 7:00 p.m ET., ROOT
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- New York Islanders
SI Vault: Evander Holyfield
This Day in Sports
- 1990 -- Evander Holyfield KOs Buster Douglas for heavyweight boxing title.
- 1978 -- Padres Gaylord Perry becomes the first to win Cy Young in both leagues.
- 1953 -- Cleveland Browns' QB Otto Graham sets record with four fumbles.
