Tim Tebow Engaged!

Sort of.

The future star of the NFL helped a fan propose to his girlfriend over the weekend!

Too cute...but if I were her, I'd want the ring to actually come from Tim himself!

Watch above!

Forever a Stanley Cup Champion

This past Friday, former New Jersey Devils head coach Pat Burns was honored in Quebec having a new arena named after Burns. However, Burns, who won his only Stanley Cup in 2003 with the Devils, was honored by this gesture, but knows he probably won't be there for the arena's opening day.

Starting in 2004, Burns has run into several fights against cancer, first with colon cancer. A year later Burns was diagnosed with liver cancer, and then last year he was diagnosed with lung cancer-which Burns decided not to get treatment for.

Burns will forever be known by New Jersey Devils fans for leading them to their third Stanley Cup. Yet Burns had one of the most successful coaching careers, winning the Jack Adams award for coach of the year three times with three different teams and tallied up over 500 career wins.

So let's celebrate Pat Burns great accomplishments throughout his NHL career, and as kids laces up their skates in Pat Burns Arena and hop on the ice, Burns' legacy will last forever.

UFC Gets a Thumbs Up From Jersey

Dana White wasn't able to get New York City for his big pay-per-view event, UFC 111, be he certainly got as close as he could for it in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center.

And Jersey certainly greeted White and the UFC with open arms. Over 17,000 fans were in attendance Saturday night at The Rock. While the day before at the weigh-ins, a line of fans circled the arena just hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite fighters.

Not that I want to stereotype, but I will...UFC seems to fit the tough attitude that people have perceived people from New Jersey to have.

So Dana, next time just forget about New York and come back to Jersey.

And The Last #1 Seed Standing Is...Duke, Really?

As the NCAA tournament heads to Indianapolis for the Final Four, Duke is the last #1 seed standing, joining West Virginia, Butler and Michigan State in the Final Four.

Yes, Duke, the only #1 seed that all the experts were saying didn't even deserve to be in the position they were in. Oh, and even though all these same experts agreed that Duke had the easiest road to the Final Four, they all once again agreed that the Blue Devils will be the first to be eliminated.

Now back to reality. Kansas, the #1 overall seed was eliminated in the second round by Northern Iowa, Syracuse fell to Butler in the Sweet Sixteen and Kentucky shot their way out of the tournament against West Virginia in the Elite Eight.

Perhaps everyone has taken Coach K. for granted, or the fact that Duke has been bounced out of the tournament early the past few years without an inside presence.

But it seems like this Duke team is different, they have a legitimate big, can actually rebound, and seems to not have mind not being the favorite this time around. So going into this Final Four will the last #1 seed standing be the favorite to win it all? Probably not. But will Coach K. and the Cameron Crazies mind? Probably not.

"The Lineup": 1st Base Edition

So how did you all love the premiere of "The Lineup?"

If you missed the premiere, you can watch video highlights here: www.msg.com/lineup.

I want to remind all my TYP readers to make your picks for next week's episode. This time the panel will discuss New York's All-Time Best First Basemen.

Happy voting!

A-Roid To Meet with Feds on Friday

The headline says it all.

He's like the Dominican version of Tony Soprano.

The 411 on the NFL New OT Rule

This applies to NFL postseason games ONLY:

The new rule allows the team that loses the coin flip at the start of overtime to have a possession unless a touchdown is scored -- either offensively or defensively -- on the first possession.

In other words, if the team that has possession of the ball first scores a touchdown, the game is over.

But if it kicks a field goal, the other team would get a possession and would win with a touchdown. If nobody scores on the first drives, or if both teams kick field goals, the game will revert to sudden death.

Do you like it or no? (Vote to the right!)

Life is Anything But Hard for the NY Jets

It's official, and I hate to say it but I have to- the New York Jets have surpassed the Giants as the hot team in town.

They have the hottest quarterback, the most controversial players and a cartoon of a (deflating) head coach. Not to mention that they went significantly further then my G-men last year.

The biggest testament to this changing of the tide?

Forget Broadway Joe, it's all about Hollywood Mark now.

The Jets will be the subject of the popular HBO series "Hard Knocks," which chronicles the behind-the-scenes lives of players on an NFL team as they go through training camp.

Too bad it will be shot in Cortland. I would have loved to have had that circus in my backyard here in Florham Park!

I Want YOU!

**HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO BE AN ON-AIR SPORTS TALK PERSONALITY? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE OF A LIFETIME!**

On March 26 & 27, we are having an open tryout for "Pizza and Pinstripes" We will be shooting the pilot this spring and would like one of you to be a part of our team!

Each contestant will get 3-5 minutes to show us what you got, so bring your A game!

(There is a $10 audition fee, and there will be an auction for signed memorabilia and other items!)

March 26th:
The Turner Club
478 Clarence Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465
7pm-Midnight

March 27th:
Miami Mike's Sport Zone
130 Route 10 West
2pm-5pm
East Hanover, NJ 07936

For more information, visit www.longshotproductions.tv.

Bucking the "Player's Wife" Stereotype

Laura Posada (wife of Jorge) rocks.

Take notes Derek. This is the type of girl you need.

Doc Gooden Arrested For DWI

How is this for a pitching line?

Hot off the press, via Franklin Lakes, NJ Police:

3/23/2010 – At 8:50 am, officers responded to a 911 report of an auto accident on Old Mill Rd. involving two vehicles. After conducting an on-scene investigation, officers arrested one of the drivers, Dwight GOODEN, age 45 of Franklin Lakes, NJ. GOODEN was charged with the following:

Under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance

Endangering the Welfare of a Child

Driving While Under the Influence of Drugs

DWI with a Child Passenger

Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident

Reckless Driving

Failure to Keep Right

Failure to Notify Change of Address regarding driver's license

Drinking so early in the morning? Child in the car? Fleeing the scene?

Looks like someone is going back to jail and/or rehab!

Premiere of "The Lineup"

MSG Network has rolled out a series worth watching!

"The Lineup: New York's All-Time Best Baseball Players" will premiere tonight (March 23) at 10:30 p.m. A panel of baseball professionals (MSG's Fran Healy, Hall of Fame Mets catcher Gary Carter, former Yankee bullpen ace Sparky Lyle, New York Magazine's Will Leitch, and executive vice president of the Elias Sports Bureau Steve Hirdt) will decide who is the best all-time.

The show will also include original interviews with the biggest all-time NY sports stars. (Who is doing your interviews? Let me know! ::ahem::)

Fans can also get in on the action with an interactive fantasy game-they will try to predict the five players who will be nominated each week and ultimately who will be selected as the starter in the final "Lineup." There are many prizes to be had, and you can check out their official website for more info.

Play ball!

NCAA Talk (!)

I guess you guys aren't too happy with my NCAA ban on here. It's not that I don't care, it's just that I don't...care. Haha.

But this is why I have the best readers in the world! TYP fan Caterina decided to help me out and wrote about why or why not the NCAA should expand the pool of March Madness teams. Thanks Cat!

If you want to see your name (and writings) in lights, give me a shout- tYankeePrincess@aim.com.

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Well, it's March Madness and the first weekend of the NCAA tournament is over. Sixty-four teams have dwindled down to the Sweet 16 in four jam-packed days of college basketball excitement. There were major upsets and pretty much everyone's bracket is in complete shambles. WOULDN'T IT BE AWESOME IF WE COULD DO THIS WITH 96 TEAMS?

No. I don't even know why this is being seriously discussed. If you ask me, 64 teams is more than enough. I understand that proponents of this expansion claim that it would give more schools a shot at making it to the top four. But if you give more teams a chance, then what's the point of a regular season? Isn't the regular season supposed to be what gives teams a chance? If they do well in the regular season, isn't that what's supposed to qualify them to be part of the NCAA tournament? Not just an act of kindness out of the goodness of the NCAA's heart?

I thought the whole point of sports, and making it to a championship, was to show a tangible example of how you can reach the top through hard work, both through physical exertion and intellect (I still can't understand half the shit I see when I watch any sporting event and can't wrap my brain around how players remember plays and signals and can read what another team is planning on doing so they can attempt to foil that). If you just let other people in to "give them a chance," then you're essentially taking away the whole point of sports all together and just making it equal for everyone to get to the top. Don't exert yourselves during the regular season, guys. We'll have a shot anyway.

Not to mention you're also taking away chances from top-seeded teams by allowing for a greater possibility for some dinky low-seeded team to beat them in a fluke one-chance game. Sure, it's exciting when a low seed team beats a top seed since it's usually unexpected. But top seeded teams are there for a reason. It isn't fair to those kids who worked so hard to be ranked as a top team to be bumped out by like, what will it be, the 30th seed? It's devastating yet exciting when a low seed knocks out a top seed now. But with even lower seeds to be added, it'd be devastating and unfair.

If you ask me the NCAA tournament is fine the way it is now. Why fix it if it isn't broken?

"Tweeter" "Mike Francesa"

I just have to share with you my favorite personality on all of Twitter- @MikeFrancesaNY.

This (fake) account chronicles the life and times of "New Yawk's Numbah 1" sports personality.

I have no idea who this person really is, but he types just like Mike talks and it is hysterical! Any "Mike and the Mad Dog" "Mike'd Up" fan would appreciate this.

Some examples:

"Cawnell is a wondahful Cindereller story."

"Da Cawnell coach has da kids playing not good but GREAT. Eddie, get me da book on da Cawnell coach. Maybe I will finally learn his name."

"Lots of back and forth in da Zager-Cuse game. I don't like back and forth on my #1 show - I'd rathah hang up and cawl you a clown."

"Tigah loves Auguster....Its hawses foah cawses. Ughhhhhh"

"Rich from Long Island -- what are youah doin in da 8th grade as a 14 yeah old? Are you dumb or somethin? I don't appreciate liahs, ok."

I'm laughing my ass off just typing this. Read more at www.twitter.com/MikeFrancesaNY.

Cha-Ching!

While he would have made the New York Yankees even better (and hotter!), I'm happy that Joe Mauer signed an extension with his hometown team, the Minnesota Twins.

The AL MVP agreed to a $184 million, eight-year contract extension with Minnesota on Sunday that includes a full no-trade clause.

Great for all parties involved!

Tiggie Woods Speaks!

A) Soooo scripted ("I got away from my Buddhism").

B) Suchhh bullshit (The whole crap about "treatment").

C) The deep breaths, the pauses, the sad eyes...never mind the Masters, give this man an Academy Award!!

D) Did anyone else's stomach turn at just the sight of him? He really is so gross.

Tiggie's Sexting Tales

Elin, are you sure about that reconciliation?

Tiger Woods whore #1343 Joslyn James released over 100 text messages between the two on her website, sextingjoslynjames.com.

What could possibly possess her to do that, besides ca$hola?

"I just wanted the public to know and the truth to be out there for me to have people see what I was being told and not just judge me for being with a married guy,'' she said.

I don't think many people's opinions on you will change after this, sweetie.

This is a family site (sort of) so I can't even post them on here, they are that scandalous. If you want the "dirty", you can try to attempt to log on her site (which I haven't been able to do, too much traffic probably) or read some of them here.

Princess Media Blitz!

What has the Princess been up to the past couple days? Definitely not sleeping!



For starters, we celebrated St. Patrick's Day with WFAN's "Boomer and Carton in the Morning" and spoke to the their crew!



...Boomer and Carton also tried setting the Princess up on a date, lol.

In other news, "The Game" kicked off the 2010 baseball season yesterday. Myself, Russ Cohen and Nikco Riesgo went around the league to talk about the hottest spring training stories! Click here to listen to the podcast!

And finally, yesterday on the Tru Fan.com show, me and my Boston Red Sox nemesis, Jarred Carrabis, got into our first major fight. We bickered about who had the better 1999 season, Derek Jeter or Nomar Garciaparra. ("Nomah's" numbers may have been a smidgen better, but Derek had a stellar year AND won the WS. Number 2 for the win!) Click here to listen to the battle!

New Poll!

There's been a lot of crazy stories floating around the NY sports scene this past week. I want to know- which is the most disgraceful?

Vote to the right!

Also, remember to follow The Princess on Twitter! @tYankeePrincess...sometimes there's no time to post full-on blogs, but I think anyone has time for 140 words or less! :)

For My SHU Pirates Out There...

It's gonna snow...I'm writing about Seton Hall Men's Basketball!

And you Pirates are in a state of disarray today- your coach Bobby Gonzalez is gone!

I nominate former New Jersey Nets coach Lawrence Frank.

You say?

Mike Tyson is One Strange "Bird"

File this under "WTF?!"

Wackjob extraordinaire Mike Tyson has reached a new level of bizarre- professional pigeon racing.

Animal Planet is about to launch a reality show based on Mike's passion (see video above), and they promise to bring viewers inside the "intensely competitive and bizarrely fascinating world [of pigeon racing]."

I feel bad for Mike's pigeons. If they lose, they better hide their ears beaks!

Texas Rangers Manager Comes Up Dirty

Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington tested positive for cocaine last year, SI.com reports.

"I did make a mistake and I regret that I did it," Washington said. "I am really embarrassed and I am really sorry."

The Rangers clubhouse is no stranger to illegal substances. Outfielder Josh Hamilton's addictions have been well documented and, well, A-Rod played there for three seasons.

But Washington definitely deserves big props for being upfront about his problem. He called the commissioner's office shortly after he was tested to give them the heads up that he might fail. Because of that, the Rangers decided not to fire him after the positive result.

Now THAT is how you do damage control. Take notes, shady sportsmen of America!

Opening Weekend is Settled

Both the New York Giants and Jets are going to open up their 2010 seasons at home. But much to Woody Johnson's dismay, the Giants are going to do it first, on Sunday afternoon, September 12th. The Jets will host the Monday Night Football game on the 13th. Their opponents are TBD.

Nothing for nothing, but why are the Giants not opening in Sunday prime time? I was looking forward to seeing the stadium all lit up in blue.

Oh wait, I know why...it's because they SUCKED last year!

Speaking of the new stadium, what are they gonna name that sucker? I like Meadowlands Stadium, but I doubt the power$$$$$$$$$ that be will go for a traditional name like that.

Quote of the Day

"There's people, stupid, that like to write something when it's not the truth, and that's all I have to say about that. If I'm getting traded, they need to come to me. That's not my job to go to them. I've been saying all along I want to be here, but whatever, it's not up to me. I just think somebody tried to be funny, but it's so stupid when somebody takes something like that serious."

-St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols, on getting traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for Ryan Howard.

TRAITOR!

I defended Ronan Tynan back when the New York Yankees gave him the boot after his alleged anti-Semitic comments...but now he is officially on my "dead to me" list!

Is he serious right now with that Boston Red Sox jersey?

Guess there must be no Jews in Beantown!

Thanks to TYP reader Roger for the story.

Promotion at its Worst

Even the Pittsburgh Pirates mascot can't take anymore!

Instead of enjoying a nice, leisurely afternoon watching Derek Jeter and my New York Yankees in spring training action, I got disgusted and had to turn the game off. Why? Three reasons:

A) The MLB Network announcers are horrific.

B) It is spring training, after all. I can only take so much.

C) It was a damn Bucs infomercial!

Reason C, in particular, was the most irritating. It's not like MLBN mentioned Pitt's season ticket packages in passing once or twice. They had it going on throughout the whole DAME game!

They had an endless amount of interviews with the ticket office, fans, and executives. They went through every possible package you can buy. They showed different parts of the stadium. They went through their concert schedule. I was half-expecting the Sham Wow! guy to pop up on my screen, for crying out loud! Their shameless promotion was totally uncalled for!

Thanks for nothing, MLB!

Bent It Too Far

David Beckham is out of the World Cup. He will get surgery on his torn left Achilles' tendon this week.

"I am upset but (want) to thank everyone for their messages of support," Beckham said. "I hope to make a swift and full recovery."

No doubt, this hurts the World Cup's sex appeal. (Not to mention Major League Soccer's...he is by far their biggest draw!)

Get well soon!

People Are Sick

Pipedream Products Inc. has released the "Take Home Tiger Woods Blow Up Love Doll."

It's as explicit and sick as you probably think it is. Click here to see what we mean.

Don't say we didn't warn ya!

Dieting is for the Birds!

You are going to see less of Rex Ryan this season.

The New York Jets head coach had lap-band surgery this weekend, which is when a plastic band around the patient's stomach is inserted, which essentially shrinks the stomach and also curbs appetite.

Good for him! He was morbidly obese, and I always expected him to drop dead of a heart attack at some point during a game last season. (And I say that in the nicest way possible. I love Rex, we need him to stick around!)

Good luck and a speedy recovery!

Heads or Tails?

I'll make this really simple for everyone- instead of a coin toss to determine Meadowlands Stadium's opening day, just have the New York Giants open it up. The New York Jets got to close it out (which was a crock of sh*t, if you ask me) so it's only fair.

These little details should've been hammered out before ground broke on the new place, right?

Maybe the Giants and Jets should have dated for a little while longer before deciding to get married and build a house together...drama this early on is no good!

LT LaDainian Tomlinson a Jet!

This is amazing...if it was 2006!

The New York Jets signed LaDainian Tomlinson to a 2-year, 5 million dollar deal yesterday.

Why did the Jets throw this money at LDT, yet cried poverty when it came time to sign Thomas Jones?

The Jets are on the same kick as the New York Yankees were in the mid-2000's. They are in love with future Hall-of-Famers (hello, Brett Fav-re) way past their prime (see Roger Clemens Randy Johnson).

For Jets fans sake, hopefully LDT works out better than Bretty Boy did!

"In the Zone with Lisa Marie Latino" Episode 002

We're back with a whole new show with another batch of AMAZING guests!

We talked to: WFAN's Craig Carton & Al Dukes, Green Bay Packers star Ryan Grant, ESPN analyst Jay Williams, celebrity DJ Mad Linx, New York Red Bulls sensation Juan Pablo Angel and more!

Get used to us bringing it week after week!

Enjoy!

For the Love of Ochocinco

Who wouldn't want to watch this face on television?

Well it looks like we'll find out when Chad Ochocinco's new VH1 reality dating show premiere's this July...Yes, a dating show with Ochocinco which should be very entertaining to say the least.

The newly self proclaimed "Mr. Interesting" will select 16 ladies from 4 regions to compete for him in a bracket-style dating tournament which will cleverly be named "The Tournament."

There's no doubt in my mind that the show will draw many viewers, but what might not be good for the Cincinnati Bengals is that Ochocinco is all ready focusing on his life after football instead of focusing on this upcoming season with the Bengals coming in as defending division champs.

So I don't know whether the Bengals will have a repeat performance from last year, but Chad Ochocinco's new show will as entertaining of a show VH1 has had in a while.

LT in New York

No, not that LT, the other LT. LaDainian Tomlinson has left Minnesota without signing a deal and was set to meet with the New York Jets this morning. So can the Jets have their own LT soon? Maybe the Rex Ryan's charm can draw LT away from the possibility of getting hand-offs from Brett Favre.

What I do know is that if LT does end up signing with the Jets, he gives them and Shonn Greene that veteran presence to mentor Greene throughout the season which they lost with they not-so greatly timed release and resign move with Thomas Jones. But that's just about all LT will bring to the Jets. Since his 2006 MVP season, LT's rushing yards have dropped by an average of 300 yards each of the last three seasons and there's no sign of him turning things around.

His touchdowns have been respectable though, finishing off with 12 last year, so add that along with not having to be the main back in the Jets system, LT will be an improvement from having Greene and an uncertain Leone Washington in the backfield next season. But I don't see it matching Jones' 1400 yards last season.

Even though it seems that both sides thought the meeting between LT and the Vikings went well, so why did LT leave without signing a deal? Maybe he sees something in the Jets that he likes, or maybe he's just a man of his word and didn't want to cancel his meeting with the Jets.

Here Come the Same Ol' Mets!

As the New York Mets came into this spring training, Mets fans had something to look forward to, having everyone healthy (of course besides Carlos Beltran, because let's face it, when was the last time the Mets had everyone healthy?).

However, once again it seems like lady luck is playing some cruel joke on the Mets as Jose Reyes now out 2-8 weeks (yes...2-8 weeks, who gives that wide of a return date anyway?) with his hyperactive thyroid and is looking more and more likely that he will not only miss opening day but the entire first month season.

Sorry Mets fans.

Unlike every other report, blog, talk radio show on this issue, I will NOT be giving some boring story about how my mother's cousin's son had thyroid issues and try to sound like I'm a professional on this issue, so you're welcome.

Now this thyroid problem comes after Reyes started to rehab and work out his formerly injured hamstring, even after the doctors in Florida sent his past tests back to the Mets' doctors in New York to double check the test results. So why was Reyes working out to begin with? Great communication Omar Minaya or as Don LaGreca calls him, The Great Communicator.

Through out the past year or so of injury disasters this seems to be what has plagued the organization the most...communication. Now I'm not saying this past thyroid incident is all of the Mets fault, but let's at least all get on the same page.

You never know, maybe Reyes' return will be sooner rather than later...probably not though.

Sorry Mets fans.

Foot(ball) in Mouth

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson made sure to add to Browns' fans misery on his way out the door.

He e-mailed The (Willoughby) News-Herald:

"The fans are ruthless and don't deserve a winner. I will never forget getting cheered when I was injured.

"I know at times I wasn't great. I hope and pray I'm playing when my team comes to town and (we) roll them."

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!! But why did he forget to include his bonehead ex-coach Eric Mangini? He surely deserved some of the wrath!

Of course, someone made him apologize, but he even did that well:

“I said some things to (The News-Herald's) Jeff Schudel earlier that I regret. Those of you who got to know me personally from covering the Browns over the past five years, know this was out of character for me. I wasn’t taken out of context, but I was speaking out of my frustration after my career with the Browns came to a close."

Next time you need to vent, write in a journal or something. DON'T e-mail a sports writer!

Or actually, do. This was very entertaining!

Picture of the Day

New York Yankees senior VP of baseball operations Mark Newman was popped for a DUI yesterday.

Can you say HAMMERED!? Wow!

Robert De Niro as Vince Lombardi

This sounds epic.

Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro will play legendary NFL coach Vince Lombardi in the ESPN-produced Lombardi.

Writing the script is Eric Roth, who penned Forest Gump, one of the Princess' all-time favorites.

Can't wait!

Forgiven and Forgotten About

Tiggie and Elin have been spotted being affectionate in public.

“They were hugging and they were kissing right out in the open,” a source said. "Elin is certainly a lot more relaxed these days and so is he. People in the neighborhood are getting used to seeing them together again."

Money talk$! But seriously, how can you even be in the same room as him after what he did? I could never!

LA Dodgers Want to Be WS-Less

Why else would they want to tap Don "The Curse" Mattingly as the successor to Papa Joe?

Marion Jones Hopes to Juice Up the WNBA

Disgraced Olympian Marion Jones signed with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock today, hoping to reignite her career.

Remember that natural is the way to go!

Buh-Bye Nomah!

I still haven't forgiven you for starting the 1999 All-Star game over Derek Jeter, but then again, that was because your fan base had (and still has) nothing better to do than to stuff ballots. (Speaking of DJ, how hot is the pic above?!)

Nomar Garciaparra signed with the Boston Red Sox today...then retired.

"From the first day I had the thrill of putting on a Red Sox uniform and playing in front of all the great fans at Fenway Park, I have felt at home in Boston," the future ESPN analyst said. "While I had the privilege of playing with other legendary teams, I always saw myself retiring in a Red Sox uniform."

"I always enjoyed playing against Boston because of Nomar," Derek said. "I used to enjoy being mentioned with him."

Alex Rodriguez, never one to miss an opportunity to convince the world people actually do like him, ran over to Derek's locker where reporters were gathered and chimed in: "I love Nomar. He's a great player and a friend."

On another note, hearing that Nomar has retired from his 14-year-career makes me feel OLD. It feels like yesterday Derek, Alex and Nomar were the Holy Trinity of A.L. shortstops!

New Poll Question!

It seems like today is A-Rod day, so I want your predictions on his latest potential steroids scandal.

Vote to the right!

You My BFF!

A-Rod Sources in Tampa are saying that since the Yankees won the World Series last year, Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez have reignited their friendship.

The New York Post's Kevin Kernan writes that the twosome: "Drove here together yesterday from Tampa for the Yankees' split-squad [game]...And they left together. Before the game they played catch and long toss together, ran together in the outfield and even walked into the clubhouse together along the right-field line at 12:01 after they were done with their early work while a group of Yankees were still taking batting practice."

Wow Kevin, then what did they do, tie each other's shoes? You forgot to mention that they were holding hands in the dugout!

I guess championships cure grudges (in Derek's case). It was nearly 10 years since he won his last one, and I'm sure that made him very grumpy. His heart grew three sizes on the night of November 4, 2009.

As for A-Rod, he needs to give his acting coach a raise and he should receive an Academy Award for his performance for "Consummate Teammate."

But hey, it's working, you don't see me riding in the car with DJ...

Quote of the Day

"People just have to understand that everybody does business in a different way and I just don't believe in contract extensions. And that's throughout the organization, no matter who it is. And hopefully nobody takes that personally because it's just business."

-New York Yankees managing partner Hal Steinbrenner, on contract extensions (or lack thereof) for Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera and Joe Girardi.

I've said it once and I'll say it again- if Derek Sanderson Jeter does not sign with the New York Yankees, I will immediately become a Boston Red Sox fan, no exceptions.

Shame-Rod's Hole Gets Deeper and Deeper

So let me get this straight...

After last year's steroids brouhaha, Alex Rodriguez sought out treatment from a doctor with a checkered past, lied to the Yankees about even knowing who the guy was, and thought he wouldn't get caught, again?

Read all about it here.

Unreal!

"The Pinstripe Bowl" Stage is Set!

Mark your calendars- The first annual "Pinstripe Bowl" will be played at Yankee Stadium on December 30 and will be televised by ESPN (what, no YES Network?)

The game will feature the No. 3 team in the Big East and the No. 6 school in the Big 12, excluding Bowl Championship Series participants.

My favorite part of the AP's article is where it says: "This will be the first bowl game at Yankee Stadium since Nebraska defeated Miami 36-34 at old Yankee Stadium on Dec. 15, 1962."

I don't get why people are confused over the fact that New Yankee Stadium and Old Yankee Stadium are not the same. They are two separate buildings. All they share is a name. A bowl game has NEVER been played at this Yankee Stadium, because it just opened last year. Will these sports writers do the same thing when talking about Giants Stadium vs. New Meadowlands Stadium?

Details people, details.

As Seen on "ITZ": Ryan Grant, Jay Williams & DJ Mad Linx

Here is another segment of my sports celebrity interviews. We chatted with Green Bay Packers star Ryan Grant, ESPN's Jay Williams, and celebrity entertainer DJ Mad Linx:



The next installment of "In the Zone with Lisa Marie Latino" will feature this and WFAN personality Craig Carton's walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. It will air starting Friday. You won't want to miss it!

And just in case you are living under a rock and missed the inaugural episode of "ITZ" featuring Derek Jeter, here it is!

Cavs: Snuggie Up!

The Cleveland Cavaliers snuggled up to the record books on Friday night, as the team set (well, created) the record for the largest group of people wearing Snuggies in a single location.

LOL! What will those crazy promotions people come up with next?

Big Ben Bonehead

Read this biting article by New York Daily News columnist Gary Myers. It compares the antics of Ben Roethlisberger to the, um, nothing of Eli Manning.

I agree with Gary, I'm happy with the nothing! Besides, BB is soooo overrated. (Don't get on me Steelers fans, I'm definitely not saying that Eli is great either. But you people make it seem like BB is the second coming of Christ!)

Cromartie: The Ultimate Baby Daddy

New York Jets newly acquired cornerback Antono Cromartie brought a whole lot of baggage to Florham Park- and I'm not talking about clothes.

Cromartie asked the Jets to front him 500,000 of his salary so he could "clean up lingering paternity issues."

I'd say he has some issues- he has the pleasure of supporting seven children by six different mothers in five different states (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Dude, wrap it up!

"In the Zone with Lisa Marie Latino" Episode 001 ft. Derek Jeter & the 2009 NY Yankees!

Wondering why the Princess has been so erratic with her updates?

Here is why...I've been busy prepping the debut of my new show!

As first shows go, I must say, the guest list is pretty friggin cool! It features ::deep breath:: David Cone, John Franco, Randy Levine, Joe Girardi, Brian Cashman, Suzyn Waldman, Michael Kay, Cal Ripken, Jr., Harry Carson, Boomer Esiason, Craig Carton and the one, the ONLY...DEREK JETER!

I'm the "Yankee Princess"...of course I would make sure my first segment on my debut show was Derekcentric!

So sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

After I'm done spreading it around the Internets, I'll be back with updates and boy, is there a lot to talk about!

xoxo

He's Back, Bitches!

Tiggie Woods is back at his Orlando home working hard to repair his marriage get his swing back!

After a week of family counseling in Arizona, "Family Man of the Year" had enough and decided to participate in his " first significant practice in 15 weeks," sources say.

He better get on it! Golf is Tiger's saving grace. It's no secret that the moment he wins his first Major back from this mess, the press will forgive and forget his mistakes.

However, if he stinks up the green...ooooh boy, watch out!

Cue the Violins!

I spoke too soon, maybe the New York Yankees don't lead a charmed life!

They have to give back a portion of their World Series winnings due to an accounting error- a whopping $15,023!

That's equivalent to a couple of breaths for A-Rod.

Oh the horror!

Yankees Engage in Child's Play

Do the New York Yankees have the life or what?

They are young, they are good looking, they get the hottest girls, they are champions of the world, and they get paid a stupid amount of money to play a kid's game!

As you can imagine, that kind of life is very stressful. (Ha!) So today, manager Joe Girardi wanted to give his team a break and arranged a class trip to a video arcade.

"I think it's good to get the guys together away from the field," Girardi said. "We're here together always on the field. There's competition, there's cheering for each other. It's just a nice day to hang out in a big group."

That sure kicks your company picnic's ass!

The Hank Gathers Story

Click here to read this fascinating yet very sad article about Hank Gathers, the NCAA stud who died on the court twenty years ago this week.

Dancing with the (Sports) Stars

The lineup for ABC's Dancing with the Stars was revealed today, and this season's installment is quite interesting.

Included in the pack is ESPN's Erin Andrews, Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek, and Cincinnati Bengals troublemaker Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson.

I'd almost watch, but they had to throw in Kate Gosselin and that just ruins it for me.

Have fun kids!

Will the NHL Maintain Olympics Momentum?

Hockey is all the rage these days.

NBC drew an average audience of 27.6 million viewers Sunday for the US/Canada gold medal game. It was the largest audience for a hockey game since the 1980 US/Finland gold-medal game from Lake Placid averaged 32.8 million.

At least 52.9 million U.S. viewers watched a portion of Sunday's game, according to the Nielsen Co.

But will it carry over to NHL action?

My prediction is that it will- for a short while. But once the Olympic memory fades, so will the country's interest...unless they keep marching out American-made hotties like the one above.

Honestly, what's missing in the NHL is celebrity, sex appeal...and US citizens. Now don't get me wrong-- hockey players are the most humble and down-to-earth out of the four major sports. There's no Ochocinco on the ice, and that is a very good thing. But that's not enough to attract the common fan to pay attention.

But the thing that's missing the most? Americans! Most of the NHL players are foreign, and while that's cool, it's hard for the country to "connect" with a Russian with no teeth. However, look at how the United States fell in love with Team USA, they obviously could not get enough!

Start scouting those high schools harder, NHL folks! And make sure they bring a head shot with them!

Winter Olympics: Ciao, Adiós, Njichaabira, Au Revoir!

(Those silly words in the headline mean goodbye, for the less cultured TYP'ers lol).

The Winter Olympics came to a close last night, and what an exciting two weeks it was in Vancouver!

Everyone's top moments differ, but mine had to be the emergence of Zach Parise and the US Men's Hockey Team (despite their heartbreaking loss in the gold medal game to Canada), the Canadian Women's Hockey Team's kick-ass, on-ice celebration, and of course Joannie Rochette's brave skate for the bronze medal.

See you in 2014! (Ew, I'll be in my 30's by then!)

Once an A-Roid, Always an A-Roid

Alex Rodriguez, thinking he would be drama-free this spring training, has had anything but a peaceful 24 hours.

Let's start with minute and work our way up, shall we?

The New York Yankee has broken another heart, supposedly dumping girlfriend Elaine Spottswood for being "too clingy." But the A-Rod press team forgot they used that excuse already. Time to think of some new ones!

The next item on our agenda is his $400,000 car accident. Ok, the fender-bender wasn't that serious, but be a little more careful when driving around in your Maybach, ok?

Finally, Spring Training 2010 is not without its share of steroid drama. A-Roid has been asked to speak with Canadian authorities in their probe of Toronto-based doctor Tony Galea. Among other charges, Galea is accused of attempting to smuggle human growth hormone (HGH) into the U.S.

"I am going to cooperate the best I can and focus on baseball," said the Rod.

You can take the boy out of the drama, but you can't take the drama away from the boy!