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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Daily Balks

Here are the Daily Balks for Tuesday, July 26th, 2011.

1a.) Steven Stamkos recently signed a new 5 year deal with the Tampa Bay Lightning, proving that money does indeed trump the lack of necessary ice in the region. -VisitFlorida.com
1b.) The Winnipeg Jets have not signed anyone of note, proving that even money can't make up for the excess of necessary ice in the region. -tourismWinnipeg.com?

2.) Per @DevlinShepherd in the "This News is Way Too Dumb to Be Made Up" Department, The Washington Redskins have said that they will trade Albert Haynesworth "for a ham sandwich instead of cutting him and running the risk of his showing up in Philadelphia."  Much to the chagrin of Eagles fans, the team reportedly will only offer a cheesesteak in return. -Philadelphia Daily News

3.) The Key was under the mat the whole time -DeMaurice Smith

4.) THE Ohio State University declared Quarterback Terrell Pryor ineligible for the 2011 season and banned him from the program for 5 years. In related news, Pryor left the school three weeks ago. -#BadAttemptToTryAndAvoidNCAASanctions

5.) The Mountain West Conference has banned Boise State from wearing all blue uniforms on their all blue field against MWC opponents, calling it an unfair "competitive advantage." Eastern Washington has offered their playing surface for the 2011 season. -Red Turf > Blue Turf

6a.) In order to clear their schedule for the September opening of "Moneyball", the Seattle Mariners have lost 17 in a row.
6b.) In order to clear their schedule for the September opening of "Moneyball", the Oakland Athletics have won 6 of their last 10. -MLB.com

7.) With the lockout now over, Dallas Cowboys' Owner Jerry Jones has announced that he will install another 62 yard-wide scoreboard underneath the playing surface for those who cannot see the one currently installed. The Punters' Union to Complain. -Dallas Morning Star.

-Also, The Dallas Cowboys cut the Barber -Fort Worth Tribune

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