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Ryan Vogelsong suffers broken hand against Nationals

2013-05-21T05:01:38Z

In Monday night's game against the Washington Nationals, San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong suffered a broken hand after swinging at an inside pitch that hit him in the knuckles in the fifth inning. CSN Bay Area reports that Vogelsong has a fracture in his throwing hand. Vogelsong left the game in the middle of his at-bat against Craig Stammen and was replaced by pinch hitter Nick Noonan.

Vogelsong, who had been struggling all season, was pitching his best game of the year, allowing just three hits and one walk through five innings of work, lowering his ERA to 7.19. The Giants were leading the Nationals 6-0 when Vogelsong departed, still in line for the win.

The veteran, who made a much-publicized return to the majors in two seasons ago, was an All-Star in 2011 and helped the Giants to a World Series championship in 2012, turning in clutch postseason performances. His early season struggles have been such that there were rumblings the Giants were considering skipping his start on Monday. Through five innings, it appeared as though Vogelsong may have turned a corner, but he will now be out of action for an extended period of time.

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Scientific Podcast Goes Boink, Episode 35: We're Going to Spend the Rest of Our Lives Eating Pancakes

2013-05-20T15:33:39Z

Pete and Bill are going to do a very foolish thing. They're going to attempt to eat pancakes at a Denny's for 24 hours. But hey; it's for charity! Please enjoy the official announcement of FLAPJACKALYPSE Oh-Thirteen and all the ins and outs and guidelines and whatnot that we can think of off the top of our heads.

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For your full enjoyment, links to things discussed on the podcast:

- Amazing DoLo longform

Terrence Williams arrested, accused of 'making threats with a gun'

2013-05-20T06:00:58Z

Boston Celtics swingman Terrence Williams was arrested in Kent, Wash. on Sunday afternoon. According to Chris Daniels of KING TV, he is accused of making threats with a gun. Daniels further reports that Williams, a Seattle native, waved a gun during a scheduled child visitation and made threats, according to the Kent Police Department.

Williams was a former Rainier Beach High School star before attending Louisville. He was selected No. 11 overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets and bounced around for a few years between the NBA, the D-League and China before signing with the Celtics in February 2013.

Williams played in 24 games for the Celtics in 2013 and in five of their six postseason games. During the season, he averaged 13.3 minutes per game, 4.6 points per game, 1.8 rebounds per game and 1.6 assists per game. He has a career NBA average of 7.1 points per game.

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Jose Canseco's odyssey continues

2013-05-20T02:21:26Z

Jose Canseco's odyssey continues

We'll travel the length of the earth to see you keep attempting to play baseball, Jose.

Rangers coach John Tortorella thinks that goal was pretty huge

2013-05-19T21:22:11Z

The casual live-television cursing of an NHL coach is beyond compare.

Johnny Football? More like Johnny Homer!

2013-05-17T01:13:05Z

Johnny Football? More like Johnny Homer!

more like johnny hit-a-ball am i right

Washington State University really wants students to support their football team

2013-05-17T00:40:57Z

... on Thursday, Oct. 31, Washington State University will host Arizona State University ... affording us the opportunity to share the beauty of our unique Pullman campus before a national television audience in a broadcast carried by one of the ESPN family of networks ...
After taking all recommendations into account, I have authorized that attendance to all classes the morning of Oct. 31 be made optional at the discretion of faculty and that all afternoon classes that day be canceled ...

Via

Titus Young's mugshot is Hall of Fame-worthy

2013-05-16T23:43:58Z

We've seen a lot of great mugshots over the years. This one is right up there. (h/t The Press-Enterprise)