Raffy hits number 500.: Rafael Palmeiro hit his 500th home run on Sunday in a 17-10 Rangers victory. He became the 19th player in baseball history to accomplish such a feat. See the pictures. Hear the call.(realplayer) Only question: Should he be in the hall?

posted by pfuller to baseball at 10:15 AM - 13 comments

Friday Sports Movie Fun!: Taking a cue from worldcup2002, Sports Illustrated has released SI.com Goes to the Movies. The lists include the best movies of all time by sport, the top five quotes, the top ten scenes, and the best sports scenes in a non-sports movie. It also features Actors as Athletes and Athletes as Actors.

posted by pfuller to culture at 09:05 AM - 12 comments

Act of kindness speaks volumes about football’s spirit. Jake Porter, a mentally-handicapped high-school senior, scored a touchdown on his first play.

posted by pfuller to football at 08:51 AM - 9 comments