Stephen Strasburg made people care about baseball again. Even casual fans were circling their calendars and setting their DVRs to a get a glimpse of the rookie phenom. No other player in baseball garnered comparable attention. But now it’s all over. On Friday, the Washington Nationals announced that Strasburg has a torn elbow ligament in his pitching arm and will most likely require Tommy John surgery. While Strasburg should eventually recover, baseball will feel the pain. The sport needed Strasburg. The 22-year-old more than lived up to the hype of being the number one overall pick of the 2009 MLB Draft. In 12 starts, Strasburg had a 2.91 ERA to go along with 92 strikeouts in only 68 innings. Going forward, the Nationals need to be smart. Since Tommy John surgery has a 12-to-18 month recovery process, Strasburg shouldn’t only miss the rest of this season, he should be held out of next season as well. It would be unwise for Strasburg to be on the mound prior to the 2012 season. In the meantime, people will revert to not caring about baseball anymore. Here’s the video of the Stephen Strasburg press conference: Post from: EveryJoe

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Hip hop star and actor Drake and rapper Nicki Minaj have announced on Twitter that they are married. Drake tweeted ,”Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too long. She’s finally mine. ”  Nicki tweeted , “Yes, its true. Drake and I tied the knot.” However there is some speculation that it is a publicity stunt by the hip hop label-mates. Though Drake declared his love for Nicki in his single, “Miss Me” – the timing is suspicious. Drake has an album out and Nicki’s album is set to be released in the near future. If it’s not a stunt, congrats to the happy couple. Maybe Drake can stop her from wearing outfits like this in public. Nicki Minaj – WENN.com [ MTV ] Post from: EveryJoe

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Jamal Crawford won the Sixth Man of the Year award last season. Fitting a specific role for the first time in his career, Crawford finally lived up to his potential. But now the 6-foot-5 guard reportedly wants out. According to ESPN.com, Crawford will soon ask for a trade. The issue at hand is Crawford wanting a contract extension from the Atlanta Hawks. He’ll be making $10 million this upcoming season — but he wants more money on top in future years. The 30-year-old supposedly wants an extension that will keep him under contract until he’s 34. While Crawford is a good player, it’s understandable that the Hawks wouldn’t break the bank for him. After signing Joe Johnson this summer for nearly $120 million, it’d be unwise to sign Crawford to big bucks, especially considering that the two players are primarily shooting guards. Last season, Crawford came off the bench in all 79 games and averaged 18 points, three assists and 2.5 rebounds while shooting 44.9% from the floor, 38.2% from beyond the three-point arc and 85.7% at the line. Jamal Crawford wants money or a trade (Image: TSN.ca) Post from: EveryJoe

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After more than 200 episodes and six seasons, the docu-series Little People, Big World is coming to an end. The final season premieres on September 6 at 8/7c on TLC. The series features Matt and Amy Roloff (husband and wife and both little people) and their kids Jeremy, Zach, Molly and Jacob on their pumpkin farm in Oregon. Image: TLC Season five ended in a cliffhanger of Matt Roloff collapsing in his home office – leaving his family and fans concerned for his well-being. The premiere episode picks up right there. “The show has been an amazing and unforgettable experience for our entire family,” said Matt & Amy Roloff. “Over the past 5 years we have shared the most rewarding journey that will forever be in our hearts. We are gearing up to begin new and exciting adventures as a family and we look forward to starting the next chapter of the Roloffs. We will always be grateful to our TLC family, and most of all, our fans.” Post from: EveryJoe

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Say what you want about the political views expressed on Fox News, the channel always offers plenty of hot newswomen in short skirts. If you haven’t noticed yourself (are you blind?), check out this compilation video. It was put together quite a while back, but the point is still valid. Nice programming strategy by Fox News. Post from: EveryJoe

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If you are looking for a unique (and healthy) dish, check out this recipe for Miso-Glazed Cod With Charred Red Onions, California Nectarine And Radish Salad developed by Chef Adam Perry Lang, Daisy May’s BBQ in New York City for the California Tree Fruit Agreement . Image: © Courtesy of California Tree Fruit Agreement Makes 4 Servings Ingredients Olive Oil / Chive Drizzle 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Juice from 1 lemon 1 inch cube lemon flesh, skin and pith removed 1/2 cup snipped chives 1 shallot, minced Fish Marinade 1 cup mirin 1/2 cup white wine 2 1/2 cups miso paste 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder Charred Onions 3 medium red onions Splash red wine vinegar Extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Grilled Fish 4 (8-oz.) black cod fillets 1/4 cup canola oil 1/2 cup peach preserves 1/4 cup water Nectarine Salad 6 medium California nectarines, peeled and pitted and sliced 24 small round red radishes, quartered 1/2 cup Italian parsley leaves 1 cup baby arugula Juice from 1 lemon 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Chopped chives (garnish) Directions Whisk together olive oil/chive drizzle ingredients and set aside. To prepare fish marinade, cook mirin and wine in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced by half; stir in miso paste and water with a wooden spoon until dissolved. Increase heat to high and add sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Add chile powders and let cool completely. Place fish and marinade in a glass dish; cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Just before cooking fish, peel onions, leaving the base intact; cut each into 6 wedges. Lightly toss with vinegar and oil in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat and cook until nicely charred; place back in bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand for 10 minutes to soften; set aside. Remove fish from marinade and blot dry with paper towels. Coat with oil and cook on a well-cleaned and oiled grill over medium heat until well-marked and tender on one side. Transfer to a piece of heavy-duty foil placed over indirect heat. Cook for about 13 minutes. While fish is cooking, stir together preserves and water and press through a fine-mesh sieve; brush mixture over fish and cook for 2 minutes more. Brush peach preserve mixture over nectarine slices and grill until well-marked and tender. To serve, toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl with grilled onions and nectarines. Place equal amounts onto 4 serving plates and top with fish. Drizzle with olive oil/chive mixture and sprinkle with chives. Post from: EveryJoe

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Former WWE star Gertrude “Luna” Vachon died this morning in Florida at the age of 48. Luna wrestled for the WWE (formerly WWF) from 1993 through 2000, and might be best known as Bam Bam Bigelow’s “main squeeze”. Luna’s body was discovered by her mother and the cause of death has yet to be determined. Luna was staying at her mother’s house because her own home had recently burned down. Luna retired from wrestling in 2007 and worked as a towtruck operator. She had two sons and two granddaughters. [ WWE.com ] Post from: EveryJoe

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Tiger Woods wasn’t a very good golfer after his sex scandal up until his divorce was finalized. However, in his first round of golf since his divorce, Tiger Woods looked like the Tiger Woods we all had grown accustomed to watching. At the Barclays, Tiger Woods shot a first round 6-under 65 to sit on the top of the leaderboard. Said Tiger: “It’s exciting to hit the ball flush again; it’s something I’ve been missing all year.” A happy wife at home has also been missing all year. In his case, no wife appears to be better than an unhappy wife. Although, Tiger wouldn’t directly come out and say it. “I can’t really say that’s the case. As far as golf, it was nice to put it together,” remarked Tiger. It’ll be interesting to see if he can hold on for the win and get his golf game back in order. And hey, if he wins this tournament, he doesn’t have to worry about losing half of the paycheck. Tiger Woods better after his divorce? (Image: TSN.ca) Post from: EveryJoe

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The St. Louis Rams can’t catch a break. They’ve struggled in every aspect of the game in the last few years. In fact, last year they were so bad that they ended up with the number one pick in the draft. This year, too, is starting off on the wrong foot. According to sources close to the Rams, wide receiver Donnie Avery will miss the entire season after suffering a torn ACL in a preseason game on Thursday against the New England Patriots. In the second quarter, Donnie Avery jumped for a pass and grabbed at his knee after landing. He had to be carted off the field and was obviously in pain. Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo wasn’t optimistic when talking to the press after the exhibition game. Said Spagnuolo: “Donnie probably has a significant knee injury. We will know a little bit more when we get the tests.” Entering his third season, Donnie Avery had 100 catches for 1,263 yards and eight touchdowns in his first two years in the NFL. He was expected to be one of St. Louis’ main weapons on the offensive side of the football field this season … but that won’t happen after the torn ACL. Here’s a Donnie Avery highlight video: Post from: EveryJoe

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Labor Day is the last holiday of the season and traditionally marks the official end of summer fun. Over Labor Day weekend is a great time to kick back and relax with family and friends. If you are throwing a Labor Day party, these cocktails, featuring Three-O Vodka and 1800 Silver Tequila , are terrific choices. It’s time to enjoy your last backyard party while the warm weather is still around. Cool fall weather will be here before you know it. Summer Sunset Ingredients: 1 oz. Three-O Pomegranate Vodka 1 oz. Three-O Mango Vodka ½ oz. coconut rum 1 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. cranberry juice Method: Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice. September Sunrise Ingredients: 2 oz. 1800 Silver Tequila 4 oz. orange juice ¾ oz. grenadine Method: Combine tequila and juice into a cocktail shaker. Shake with ice and strain into rocks glass with ice. Pour grenadine into the glass, it will naturally sink to the bottom. The Working-man’s Margarita Ingredients: 1 ½ oz. 1800 Silver Tequila ¼ oz. pear puree ¼ oz. fresh lime juice ½ oz. triple sec Method: Combine ingredients and blend with ice, or shake ingredients with ice and serve on the rocks White After Labor Day Ingredients: 1 oz. Three-O Triple Shot Espresso 1 oz. white chocolate liqueur 1 oz. half and half Method: Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass Garnish with espresso beans. Images: Three-O Vodka and 1800 Silver Tequila Post from: EveryJoe

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