A comedic look at the week in sports

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This is a busy time in the world of sports.  The NFL season is in full swing, the NHL has started, MLB’s playoffs are ongoing and the NBA preseason has started.  I thought I’d take this time to look for some comedy takes from around the sports scene.  And here we go:

And the winner of the TO Award is....

In looking ahead at who will be carrying away hardware at the end of the NFL season, Odell Beckham Jr. has the early lead in the Terrell Owens Award.  That award goes to the player who does the best job of throwing his QB under the best.  Beckham was less than supportive of Manning when interviewed by ESPN.

After warming up by throwing Manning under the bus, Beckham threw a TD pass himself during the Giants loss to the Panthers.  He also caught a TD pass.  I’m not sure which is greater, Odell’s talent or immaturity.

They might not have a number two or three either

Jerry Jones made news by saying the Cowboys haven’t had a number one receiver for years.  No doubt Dez Bryant was thrilled to her that.  While Dez might not be a number one receiver, he apparently is a great wingman to go to a concert with, right Jerry?

Et tu Troy?

The Cowboys have plenty of critics these days.  Even former Cowboys great, Troy Aikman said Dak Prescott needs to be more accurate.  There’s accurate and then there’s Dakurate .

He was like a cross between Jackie Mason and Norm Crosby (old guy reference, sorry)

Packers kicker, Mason Crosby had a terrible day, missing four field goals and an extra point in the Pack’s eight point loss to the Lions.  On the bright side, Mason is the leading contender for the next Southwest Airlines, “Want to get away?’” commercial.

Gruden coaching like it's the Super Bowl (and that's not good)

The Raiders continue to do a lot of things wrong.  As a case in point, the Raiders had a first down on the Chargers one yard line, Derrick Carr threw an interception instead of handing the ball to Marshawn Lynch.  That’s about the only thing the Raiders will have in common with a Super Bowl team this year.

I hope they're not running for reelection

The NHL also has had its share of interesting moments. The Ottawa Senators had a promotion that involved dropping heavy beach balls from the rafters.  The result was injured kids, spilt beer and people getting whacked with falling objects.  The Ottawa Senators approval rating is now on par with the approval rating of US senators.  To cap off the evening, the Sens lost in overtime.

Dodge a wrench, dodge a puck

The Blackhawks backup goalie, Anton Forsburg, missed some time after being hit by a puck in practice.  Excuse me, but that isn’t what a goalie is supposed to do, get hit by a puck? Seems like an occupational hazard.  Apparently, the Hawks current starting goalie, Cam Ward was scarred by the incident.  He seemed to be afraid of getting hit by the puck stopping only .843 per cent of the shots he’s faced.

AL playoffs touched by an Angel

The Red Sox pounded the Yankees 16-1 in game three of their series.  The only guy having a worse night than the Yankees was first base umpire, Angel Hernandez.  Angel had three calls overturned in the first four innings of the game.  I believe that’s an umpiring hat trick.  It’s probably even a natural umpiring hat trick.  It’s that type of prowess that gets Angel these playoff assignments.  He’ll be behind the plate for game four, where balls and strikes can’t be reviewed.  Way to go, MLB.