Here’s a few interesting bits and pieces that people have been saying and writing this week. Incidentally, the increased post count here can be attributed to me abstaining from alcohol for the month. Like when George gave up sex in Seinfeld and ended up learning Portuguese.
Crystal Meth is a helluva drug. So says my favourite tennis punk Andre Agassi in a 60 minutes interview.
Meet the guy who has caught 3000 baseballs at MLB games.
The remote-controlled bowling ball. At last.
Fighting styles that’ll get your ass kicked. I’m looking at you capoeira.
Everyone watching Chelsea beat Man United last Sunday saw a guy in the crowd behind the bench, brushing his teeth. Here, he explains his actions. He’s a playa.
We bend, touch, pause and engage with Hollywood’s take on the 1995 Rugby World Cup on the Irish Examiner sportsdesk blog. Thanks to Simon Lewis.
Being part of Manny Pacquiao’s entourage means you get to sleep at the end of his bed. They’re a wacky bunch.
And for those who haven’t heard, a diplomatic incident erupts over the French Federation’s request for a box for President Sarkozy at Croker.