Over the weekend Huntington Beach, California was the host of a unique surfing competition: the Surf City Surf Dog. Featuring 48 canine surFUR competitors in various weight classes, nearly 1,500 surfing and dog enthusiasts gathered on the shores for the three-day competition. 

Dogs were awarded points for lying on the board, sitting, or standing; additional points were awarded for any animals who did tricks (180s, 360s, riding backwards) and for riding the longest and biggest waves. 

This was the fourth year of the competition and judging by the slew of shore-side fans, it is likely to only keep growing bigger and bigger. 

And why not: dogs riding surfboards, what could be cuter?

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[Daily Mail]

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If you're anything like me (and god willing you aren't, the court system simply can't handle that kind of backlog...) you've been casting about aimlessly for a new high school team to support. Well, look no further! 

Since 1850 the Arkansas School for the Deaf has existed to provide a safe, comfortable learning environment for students who are born without the ability to hear. Just because one is deaf though doesn't mean s/he doesn't want to play sports. If you need a new team to root for well I can't imagine you won't enjoy rooting for the ASD Deaf Leopards!

If there is a better team out there to root for, I'm not aware of it. 

No word on whether or not the team comes out to "Pour Some Sugar on Me."

[Arkansas School for the Deaf]

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When it comes to the most trusted, dignified journalists in American history, of course Geraldo Rivera will be forever atop the list. No one else has made a career out of being so right, all of the time, like the distinguished Mr. Rivera.

The latest example of Geraldo's class and dignity on television came as he discussed the Seattle Seahawks/Green Bay Packers controversial MNF game. Either Geraldo doesn't know the Seattle team is not named after prostitutes or he lost a lot of money on the 2006 Super Bowl and is still bitter... 

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If you're in the Chicago area and looking for a cheap date night activity, consider the friendly ivied confines of Wrigley Field. Despite having already lost 100 games, the Chicago Cubs are not the worst team in basebal—or even in their division! That honor falls on the lowly Houston Astros who currently sit at with an anemic record of 54-106. 

In a bit of scheduling kismet, the Cubs are set to finish their season out against the Astros at home. But the fans, they aren't so interested it seems. Usually major league baseball games cost a significant amount of money to go to but tickets for these final few games on StubHub are cheaper than the ride on the CTA to and from the game.

Tickets for only $1.83!!!! That's crazy!

Even crazier? That actually represents a price HIKE; earlier, tickets were available for under $0.90...

Go Cubs!

[StubHub]

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The Denver Nuggets have never been known for their fashion sense on the court. Over the years the team has worn a slew of uniforms that even the most tripped-out acid freak would deem over-the-top (See: here, here, here, and here). 

Recently the team has taken to a simple powder blue uni that is unoffensive and rather pleasant. Clearly that had to change. On Monday the team unveiled its new alternate uniforms, a bright yellow return to the old days that may count as its best asset the high possibility of blinding the opposing team on the court...

At least one good thing came out of the team's media day presentation: this amazing photo of head coach George Karl and Andre Miller posing with pickaxes. 

[Denver Post]

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More like Roger BADell! AmIright?

Hello? Why is everyone walking away from me?

But hey, it's not like the NFL is doubling-down on these atrocious referees. It's nice to know that the NFL isn't completely tone-deaf:

While the ball is in the air, Tate can be seen shoving Green Bay cornerback Sam Shields to the ground. This should have been a penalty for offensive pass interference, which would have ended the game. It was not called and is not reviewable in instant replay.

Nice. So, the refs fucked up but hey, the fans keep watching so who cares!
 

Thanks to the strong foot of Sebastian Janikowski, the Oakland Raiders pulled out a last-second victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. On the television call were Dan Dierdorf and Ian Eagle, the latter of whom opted for a Karate Kid reference as the Raiders lined up for the winning field goal.


I guess it is appropriate for the Raiders to be the bad guys...
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The Washington Nationals officially clinched a playoff berth on Thursday night, the first for the franchise since relocating and overall, the first time since 1981 for the Expos/Nationals. This wasn't a racuous, champagne-spraying affair like we've come to see in recent years. The Nationals recognize that they still have a long ways to go before they have something big to celebrate. 

Following their victory the team toasted with champagne, IN GLASSES(!), clinked their chalices and then, back to work.

"I have a much bigger picture in my mind," Ian Desmond said. "We're way beyond [celebrating a wild-card spot.]"

Congratulations to the Nats, they've played their asses off this season and deserve to be happy. I for one though am over-joyed that they have the right perspective and mindset. There's plenty of time to celebrate later when they've won something for real. In the meantime, back to work.

[Washington Post] 
 

The Jacksonville Jaguars are not near contending any time soon but the team's new owner, Shad Khan, is actively trying to make the team better and return to the heydays of the mid-90s when Tom Coughlin took the team to its first playoff appearances. Nothing says dedication to the team and the area like participating in a local radio station's Gangam-style parody video.

So, without further comment, here is Jaguars team owner Shad Khan showing off his dance moves (he comes in around 2:50.) 


[Pro Football Talk] 
 

No young football star dreams of being an NFL backup, a special teams player just barely hanging onto a job, an undrafted free agent desperate to stay on the roster; no it's always dreams of stardom, mega-contracts, fame and glitz. However, playing in the NFL isn't always incredibly glamorous and filled with expensive toys and soaring bank accounts.

In the Washington Redskins player's parking lot, one is sure to pass a number of Mercedes, Bentleys, Maseratis and other high end vehicles but it's rookie running back Alfred Morris' car that is likely to attract the most attention. A sixth-round selection, Morris is hanging onto his 1991 Mazda 626 (Kelly Blue Book value of about $1,160) despite having signed his first professional contract.

"It has some sentimental value to it now," Morris said of the car—his first ever—that he purchased during his junior year in college. "It just keeps me grounded, where I came from and all the hard work for me to get to this point. So that's what helps me."

Since sixth-round picks aren't super protected on the roster, Morris has no plans to swap his ride (which he affectionately refers to as his "Bentley") any time soon.

"One day, my kids are going to drive that car. If it breaks down, I’m gettin' it fixed. That’s just how I am."

[Washington Redskins]