Category Archives: Adriana Lima

Cliff Lee's oblivious to it all

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Pat McManamon

OK … so Cliff Lee won the first game of the World Series and looked pretty good doing it. OK … he looked great doing it. OK … he dominated. I mean … 10 strikeouts … a complete game, the … Continue reading →

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Idle question

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Who the hell is Tila Tequila anyway? And could she hold a candle to Adriana Lima before she got married and broke the heart of a dumpy Irish sportswriter?

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Ever wonder what hockey greatness buys?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by Pat McManamon

This is where Mario Lemieux lives. He hosted a Stanley Cup party a week back or so.  The Cup even took a dip. This is Adriana Lima in happier, more carefree, pre-marriage days. She did not go to the party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, NHL | 2 Comments

A thought from the Indians game vs. Milwaukee

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I was sitting at the Indians game Tuesday night when Chris Gimenez came up with the bases loaded. Gimenez, a right-handed hitter, was facing Milwaukee's fine-young right-handed pitcher Yovani Gallardo. This was a chance to break open the game, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Indians | 9 Comments

Adriana Lima got married, and other random thoughts …

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Pat McManamon

I'm still debating if I should completely turn on Adriana Lima now that she went and got married to that guy from that basketball team. Clearly she forgot the principle of "remember who you got you there." I mean … … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Akron Zips, Browns, Cavs, Celtics, McManamon | 5 Comments

The latest drama in Berea involves Shaun Rogers …

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Pat McManamon

Shaun Rogers must have an exit strategy. Of that there is no doubt. No player in today's modern era turns away from a $6 million roster bonus without a reasonable assurance another team is ready and waiting to pay him … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Browns, Eric Mangini, Layoffs and economics, McManamon, Shaun Rogers | 37 Comments

Someone gets it that LeBron might not leave, and why the difference in judgment with Quinn and Anderson?

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Finally, there's someone out there who gets it that Lebron James will not automatically leave Cleveland after next season, that LeBron's driving force is multiple championships, and that he knows nobody has ever done it in his home town. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Brady Quinn, Browns, Cavs, Derek Anderson, LeBron, McManamon | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Who has really hurt the Browns … and anyone care to join me on the drive to Buffalo on Monday?

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Heading to Buffalo … Anyone care to shuffle off to the game with me … you can drive:    Who has really hurt the Browns? The more I think about the Browns this season the more I believe the team's record … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Browns, Derek Anderson, McManamon | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

The Browns conclude preseason 0-4

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Pat McManamon

A few thoughts on a Browns game that produced very little for thought …   The first-team offense provided enough positives to let everyone breathe a little easier heading into the season. Brady Quinn led the starters to a field … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Brady Quinn, Braylon Edwards, Browns, Derek Anderson, McManamon | 3 Comments

First and 10: How not to play a preseason game

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Pat McManamon

First and 10 with the Browns – 1) Exhibition games aren’t really about results. The fact that the Browns cut a Giant deficit to a 37-34 final doesn’t really matter. These games are about impressions, approach and, for those trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Browns, First and 10, McManamon, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Michael Phelps makes lightning strike

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Pat McManamon

I would imagine if Adriana Lima could swim, she would be pretty good. But not even she could match the excitement provided by Michael Phelps in these Beijing Olympcs. To win a seventh gold medal by .001 of a second? … Continue reading →

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Guess who is friends with Mo Williams?

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Pat McManamon

One of the loyal blog readers noticed that new Cavs guard Mo Williams has a special friend (thanks to the gentlemenly Mr. Close for the photo):

Posted in Adriana Lima, Cavs, McManamon, Mo Williams | 5 Comments

Anyone watching the Olympics?

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Pat McManamon

I was watching the Olympics last night and noticed they now have synchronized diving. Two folks line up side by side on the board and dive at the same moment and do the same spins and twirls and flips and … Continue reading →

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Catching up with my old buddy Brett Favre

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Marla Ridenour talked to the boss, and they decided it would be a good idea for me to cover the Brett Favre news conference. Sweet of her. Every reporter in the greater New York-New Jersey-New Philadelphia area was there, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, McManamon, NFL, Uncategorized, What the heck? | 4 Comments

Paul Pierce just keeps missing the mark

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Paul Pierce is having an interesting offseason. Celebrating his title, almost getting arrested in Las Vegas and then proclaiming himself the world’s greatest basketball player. Pierce said that in Madrid when asked if Kobe Bryant is the best player in … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Akron Zips, McManamon, NBA, Paul Pierce, Travels | 4 Comments

Firestone, Adriana and Manny

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Any visit to Firestone (like this week’s to the Bridgestone Invitational) brings feelings of awe. The course is simply that great, a jewel in the nation’s obsession with hitting a dimpled ball with a metal stick. Firestone is a great, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Firestone, Golf, Manny Ramirez, McManamon, MLB, Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Should the Browns have taken a shot for Jason Taylor? And Adriana Lima snubs us …

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Let’s see, the Cleveland Browns are a playoff-caliber team in need of an improved pass rush. They have Kamerion Wimbley, Willie McGinest and Antwan Peek to generate the “edge” rush – and when exactly did it become an “edge” rush … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Browns, Jason Taylor, McManamon, NFL | 3 Comments

Yellowstone, C.C. Sabathia, Brian Windhorst and … yes … Yellowstone

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Pat McManamon

Ken Rosenthal of Foxsports.com reports that the Milwaukee Brewers have made a serious offer for C.C. Sabathia that includes two top prospects in the team's minor leagues. The offer could include a standout left-field prospect named Matt LaPorta and shortstop … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, CC Sabathia, Indians, McManamon, Yellowstone | 3 Comments

The Lakers visit Adriana Lima at Cedar Point

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Pat McManamon

The Lakers think that effort last night gives them claim to winning two more in Boston? Please. If that’s true, I can lay real claim to Adriana Lima, who spurned all of us dumpy dopey mid-range males for Marko Jaric … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Cedar Fair and Geauga Lake, Cedar Point, Celtics, Lakers, McManamon, NBA | 4 Comments

Of the NBA Finals, and other pressing matters related to Adriana Lima

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Pat McManamon

It’s time to give the Celtics their due. Big limb there, eh? Next week: The Arctic is cold! To be honest, I did not think the Celtics were that good. I thought whoever won the West would win the title. … Continue reading →

Posted in Adriana Lima, Cavs, Celtics, Lakers, McManamon, NBA | 3 Comments