Posted on Thu Sep 06, 2007 at 02:57:43 PM EST in NFL
More on: Michael Vick, notes, eBay, funny (all tags)

Remember when Michael Vick publicly apologized in front of the nation for his part in that dogfighting ring that was being run out of his house. Well, it turns out that he walked off and left more behind than simply his freedom, livelihood and dignity. Apparently, he left behind the cheat sheet he needed to remind himself of what he was sorry for.

An employee from the Humane Society of the U.S. actually found Vick's notes on the podium and they are now being auctioned off on eBay as a means of raising money to help put an end to animal cruelty. Take that Michael! The scrap of paper opened on the virtual market for a measly $20 bucks and has since skyrocketed up over $10,000! Here's what 10 grand buys nowadays:

According to the eBay ad, Vick allegedly used the following notes to remember key points while making his public apology:

"Apologize for what I've done

Apologize comissioner (sic), AB [Falcons owner Arthur Blank], [Bobby] Petrino, ashamed, dissapointed (sic)

Young kids I acted immat.

Forgiveness + understanding

Take full responsibility for my actions

We all make mistakes

I've made mistakes in judgment"

Then, jotted into the lower right-hand corner of the paper it says, "Dogs have suffered.

Wait, Vick actually needed to jot down that "dogs have suffered"?!?! What's worse is that he didn't even make it a priority; he crammed it in at the last minute in the corner. Isn't the fact that dogs have suffered the most fundamental reason why he's in the situation he's in? We think it's pretty safe to say that if you have to write notes to yourself that remind you are "ashamed," "disapointed" (be proud VT) and "take full responsibility for my actions" then you are probably neither ashamed, disappointed nor take full responsibility for your actions.

Links:
[Local10.com]: Vick Apology Notes Worth $10,000 On eBay

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Posted on Thu Aug 30, 2007 at 01:00:06 AM EST in NFL
More on: Michael Vick, eBay, football cards, funny (all tags)

A while back some loser decided to let her dogs chew up a bunch of Michael Vick trading cards and then threw `em up on eBay. Well, guess who's calling who a loser now? Turns out that the slobbered on, chewed up cards fetched a nice amount of cash; $7,400 to be exact. So, now instead of poking fun at the enterprising Rochelle Steffen of Missouri, we're turning our attention to the whacked out fool who actually paid for the 22 cards.

Oh, but then again, the proceeds did go to the Humane Society. So, we can't really argue with something that not only benefits a cause that would make Michael gag, but also delivers another humiliating blow to the dog murder's fading legacy.

First we had the Michael Vick chew toy and now this. Keep it up America; don't rest until every dog gets an opportunity to desecrate Vick in their own special way. Our guess is that someone in Ohio is next in line with the Michael Vick fire hydrant.

Links:
[WISTV.com]: Chewed up Michael Vick cards sell for $7,400 online

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Posted on Wed Jun 13, 2007 at 10:56:35 AM EST in Other Sports
More on: ebay, tv, sneakers, Nike (all tags)

Remember when Vince forked over an envelope full of cash so that Turtle could get his pair of Fukiyamas in season 3 of Entourage? Well, you're going to have to fork over just as much money if you want to get that actual pair of sneakers on ebay.

This Specific Pair was the actual shoe that received the coveted prime-time airtime on the episode also known as the prop shoe (no size tag). The shoe designed by Fukiyama in the episode but was actually designed and lasered by Nike designer Mark Smith. The wood box is a 1 of 1 lasered creation by Mark Smith and is different from the box in the episode specifically because that box is sitting on display at HBO offices on 6th Ave. in Manhattan, NY. I assure you this is a genuine article and to prove it the item can be autographed by the starring cast of Entourage (Vince/E/Drama/Turtle as well as Fukiyama!) with a certificate of authenticity and photographs of them signing the winning bidders choice of box and/or shoes.

I'm not sure that 15k for a pair of sneakers is reasonable unless they were worn by Michael Jordan as he hit his game winning shot over Cleveland or Utah. Entourage is a great show but it's not going into the television hall of fame or anything. But if you have Vinny Chase money, what's 15 grand? Ain't shit. You can pay straight cash, homey.

Links:
[ebay]: NIKE AIR FORCE 1 FUKIJAMA X TURTLE X ENTOURAGE X MARK

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Posted on Wed May 23, 2007 at 05:02:58 PM EST in MLB
More on: White Sox, Red Sox, Marlins, ebay, Barry Bonds, Redskins, Odds and Ends, Raiders (all tags)

It's kind of sad when someone has to sell their World Series ring but hey, thanks to ebay, you can get $28,100 for a ring appraised at $7,950. The ring was put on sale by Tommy Thompson, the catchers coach from the 2005 team. It's interesting that a Red Sox 2004 World Series ring went for $35,000 last week while a Florida Marlins 1997 World Series ring is unsold at $9,999 with two hours left in the auction. Talk about an indication of the loyalty and passion of the respective fan bases.

In other news...

[USA Today]: Hank Aaron sticks to his "screw Bonds" plans

[Sportsline]: Redskins have to apologize for Portis' dog fighting is ok comments.

[Yahoo]: Golfer drives his car off a cliff and dies. Seriously.

[SI]: backup LSU QB suspended for trying to sneak into a casino with fake ID.

[Lion in Oil]: Ooops, I accidentally pulled down my shirt to expose more cleavage while pouring a beer on myself.

[Deseret News]: Football, wrestling top sports-injury list

[Parlayer]: VIDEO: Why Sports Reporters Should Carry Breathalizers At All Times

[Our Book of Scrap]: Rays rookie threatens to kill wife

[The Hater Nation]: Raiders Dedicate Season to the Executed

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Posted on Mon Apr 23, 2007 at 03:31:35 PM EST in NFL
More on: Brian Urlacher, marketing, Bears, ebay (all tags)

Last week, there was a lot of press about Brian Urlacher getting fined $100,000 by the league for promoting a company at the Super Bowl media day that wasn't an official sponsor of the NFL. Urlacher was sporting a Vitamin Water hat during his interviews and the NFL honchos (as they should) had to crack down and fine him.

In addition to the NFL's standard policy of donating fines to the United Way, the disciplinary measure will have another positive effect. Urlacher gave the hat to B96, a radio station in Chicago, and they gave it to a pregnant woman whose husband is currently in Afghanistan. She was originally going to send it to him over there but they decided to put he hat up on ebay to pay off some debts.

The current bid is at $9,500. That'll pay a few bills.

[AOL Fanhouse]: Brian Urlacher's Vitamin Water Hat on eBay
[ebay]: Authentic Brian Urlacher Vitaminwater Hat He Wore!

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Posted on Thu Apr 05, 2007 at 04:15:16 PM EST in Other Sports
More on: ebay, Phillies, crime, NBA, NHL, Odds and Ends (all tags)

We've got a weird ebay auction for you today. The first is a fat guy who is going to run the Boston Marathon for charity. He is not officially entered in the marathon but will run behind as a "bandit". If he can't finish the marathon, the winning bidder can put any tattoo on his back.

OK, this guy weighs 438 pounds and has 3 months to prepare. You know what the chances of him finishing the marathon are? None. Slim was never even in the building. This auction benefits the American Cancer Society but we're not sure how good the press is going to be when this guy drops dead after 2 miles.

In other news...

[Chicago Tribune]: The Blackhawks can't even give tickets away

[Can't Stop the Bleeding]: Yankees minor league mascot busted for soliciting a 14-year-old boy for sex. How did Chris Hanson miss this opportunity?

[The Good Phight]: Protection: What the numbers say

[MLB Fanhouse]: Dontrelle Willis and Friends Made It Rain in Spring Training

[NBA.com]: Chinese nicknames for NBA players

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Posted on Wed Mar 21, 2007 at 10:20:09 AM EST in MLB
More on: Manny Ramirez, eBay, weird (all tags)

Manny Ramirez is a strange character to say the least, so nothing should be too surprising at this point. Still, we never expected to see Man Ram's mug on eBay next to an "AMAZING" grill, but we did and here's what Ramirez has to say about his item up for bid.

Hi, I'm Manny Ramirez," the listing said. "I bought this AMAZING grill for about $4,000 and I used it once. ... But I never have the time to use it because I am always on the road. I would love to sell it and you will get an autographed ball signed by me. Enjoy it, Manny Ramirez.

Apparently word has gotten out about Manny's sales pitch because the offer has gone from an opening bid of $3,000 to the $99,999,999 that it currently sits at after 210 bids. That's a pretty sweet profit, even for a guy who has over $100 million in the bank. Obviously this has become a joke but nobody got a bigger laugh than Bidder 13 who offered $5,111.11 for the grill as a reminder of the $51.11 million the Sox offered to negotiate with Daisuke Matsuzaka.

I'm a businessman," Ramirez said with a laugh. "I need the money.

Links:
[eBay]: Manny Ramirez: JENN-AIR Grill
[SeattlePI.com]: For sale: Grill, used, by Manny Ramirez

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Posted on Wed Oct 25, 2006 at 02:53:43 PM EST in NBA
More on: Dennis Rodman, eBay (all tags)

Always wanted to hang out with a 5 time NBA champion and don't have enough pull to get invited to play golf with Michael Jordan? Well, you can still play 18 holes with Dennis Rodman. This week on eBay is a charity event auction where the winner and 2 guests will fly to Las Vegas, have dinner with Rodman, and then hit Scores. If you don't know what Scores is, this auction is not for you.

YOU CAN SPEND THE NIGHT OUT WITH DENNIS RODMAN FOR THE SCORES LAS VEGAS, HALLOWEEN PARTY.

THE NIGHT WILL BE SPENT AT SCORES LAS VEGAS, A GENTELMANS CLUB LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SIN CITY. SCORES IS LAS VEGAS' ONE STOP SHOP WHERE YOUR FANTASY WILL BECOME REALITY.

A SIT DOWN DINNER WITH DENNIS WILL KICK OFF THE NIGHT AND THEN TO THE VIP SECTION OF SCORES FOR THE DURATION. WILD WOULD NOT GIVE THIS NIGHT ENOUGH CREDIT. PICTURES WILL BE ALLOWED.

Really? Fantasy will become reality? How does spending Halloween at Scores help us punch Merrill Hoge and Stephen A Smith in the face?

Links:
[eBay]: DENNIS RODMAN - A NIGHT OUT WITH DENNIS

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Posted on Mon Sep 11, 2006 at 06:04:42 PM EST in MLB
More on: Barry Bonds, SF Giants, Odds and Ends, Colts, Packers, ebay (all tags)

We're trying to ignore it as much as we can but Barry Bonds is inching closer to Hank Aaron's homerun record and he'll likely break it next season if he decides to play. Well, today, the owner of the Giants said that he's going to delay making a decision on Bonds until the end of the season. Now, it's unlikely that the Giants won't resign him if Brett Favre Barry Bonds wants back in but what if... what if the Giants didn't resign hi and nobody else in the league stepped up. That's one way to end his home run chase.

In other news...

[ebay]: ebay fun: dress worn by Jose Lima's wife up for auction. "It is 13" across at the bust. Obviously, there is considerable stretch and give in this material."

[Deadspin]: Remember the SNL skit saying you could hire the Black Eyed Peas for your bar mitzvah? Dead on. Is there anything these guy won't do for a buck?

[Railbird Central]: Hey look, a record crowd got to see how washed up Brett Favre is. (Yes, we realize that's the second shot at Favre this post.)

[The Hater Nation]: Holy crap, Brenda Warner doesn't look like a man anymore... sorta.

[There's your Karma Ripe as Peaches]: Mrs. Manning is not doing her son Peyteypie any favors

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Posted on Wed Jul 12, 2006 at 02:11:40 PM EST in NBA
More on: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN, ebay (all tags)

Stephen A Smith haters, your time is now. Act now for your chance to have an "In-Studio visit with Stephen A. Smith"! This auction on ebay gives you two tickets to a taping of Quite Frankly (approximate value $.25), lunch for two at the ESPN Zone in NYC (approx value $40), two tickets to the First Annual NY Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and a chance to meet Stephen A. Smith (approximate value $.01 to $1,000 depending on whether you plan to heckle him.). Note that the winning bid doesn't include transportation or accomodations. So far there are three bidders and the bidding is at $581.

Think about it. How many times has Stephen A ruined your basketball watching experience by popping up with a special report or yelling his opinions at you? How often have you had to mute ESPN because of this loudmouthed blowhard? How much satisfaction would it give you smack the lame-ass thin mustache off this weasly looking assclown? Remember, this is the guy who said that you should kick field goals on third down because if you miss, you can try again on fourth down. Don't do it just for yourself. Do it for America!

We need to point out that the auction is for a good cause -- the V Foundation. And we need to stress that we don't really want someone to smack Stephen A Smith for legal reasons. Although if God smacked him, that'd be cool.

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