Afternoon Tug - Friday Delight

What do Plaxico Burress and Ralphie from "The Christmas Story" have in common...? [SI Tale Of Tape]

Big weekend in Vegas. No, not the De La Hoya fight....OJ!!! [Yahoo]

Hate to say it's over, but I think Les nails it. [Philly.com]

Playboy's 2008 Sexiest Sportscaster probably will be the great E.A. but please have a look at Ms. Charissa Thompson from the Big Ten Network. [Playboy]

With it being Friday, I will provide you with the image to get you to the nearest watering hole 5 minutes faster. Enjoy!
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Web shooter: Front Page News

If you woke up this morning and checked SI.com and ESPN.com, both Web sites have front pages features on Philadelphia sports teams. Lucky us.

SI's Marty Burns writes that the Sixers are still preaching patience to justify their slow start.

It wasn't supposed to be this way, of course. When the Sixers lured Brand away from the Clippers with a five-year, $82 million deal, many expected Philadelphia to make an immediate jump in the standings. Maybe even challenge the Celtics for the Eastern crown.

Just like in real life, the article offers no real solution for the problem. Maybe while Brand is out of the line up, they'll start playing like they did at the end of last season.

The second article comes courtesy of Rick Riley. He took a survey of NFL players, asking them what the outcome is of obscure rules. Does this vindicate Donovan? You decide.

Postgame Reactions: Sixers 103, Bulls 95

The 76ers snapped their four-game losing streak with an overtime win over the Bulls.

Here's Phil Jasner's gamer.

The Inquirer's Kate Fagan says Andre Iguodala, Elton Brand and Andre Miller carried the Sixers to victory.

Here's Fagan's postgame notes.

K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune's story gives you the Bulls angle.

Jasner talks about No. 1 pick Derrick Rose.

The Associated Press discusses the game and Andre Miller, who scored nine of his 28 in overtime.

Stats, LLC, on ESPN.com, previews the Sixers next game against the Lakers.

Post Game Reactions: Timblerwolves 102, Sixers 96

Kate Fagan of the Inquirer wrote about the game the Sixers said they needed, but didn't get.

Jerry Zgoda of the Star Tribune in Minnesota gives a T'Wolves version of what happened.

Here's a recap from UPI.com

Jon Krawczynski of the Associated Press said it was the will of Al Jefferson that gave the Timberwolves the W.

This recap is courtesy of the Total Sports Network.

James Beilby of the PA Sports Ticker gave this game recount for Hoops World.

Web Shooter - Tied up and no place to go

Reuben Frank of Philly Burbs asks that we, in the name of Charlie Manuel, be careful about demanding Andy Reid's head. (Of course, that was under the assumption that the Eagles would beat the Bengals by double-digits).

Ashley Fox of the Inquirer, meanwhile, thinks only six games remain in the Donovan McNabb era.

Reid doesn't know what a tie means for the standings and McNabb was unaware of the overtime rules, so we employed a couple of our friends from Rhode Island to lend a helping hand.

Web Shooter- Afternoon Tug

Should he stay or should he go now? That seems to be the question about "Big Red" in the 215, but it's really concerning when a man in Kansas City is calling you out. [FOX Sports]

Sad but true, dog fighting still goes on, even in Philly. Mike Vick an icon to these low lives. [Busted Coverage]

Philly tries to set the all-time record for biggest Pinata and I don't get a whack? I wonder how much candy is in there? [Philebrity]

Last but definitely not least, every Friday I will give you some motivation to get to the nearest Happy Hour a little bit faster. Today I will use Hottest NHL Ice Dancers. (sorry, no Flyers girls but please check out Laura from Anaheim)

Web Shooter-Afternoon Tug

We're not saying Iguodala is the third option are we? I'll give you 80 million reasons why he better not be! [Sixerville]

OK, so Andy Reid is the second worst G.M. in the NFL. [WhoDeyRevolution]

Back, Back, Back, Back in the day Boomer had his own football cards? [Mr Irrelevant]

Golfing in Vegas and having a Penthouse Pet Caddie for you, Miracles can happen. [Brahsome]

Web Shooter - Baskett Donations

Sometimes, the greatest contributions from our athletes come off the field. The Eagles may be 5-4 and the team may be uninspiring, but they are professional athletes nonetheless, and with pro athletes come ridiculous women. We thank you, Hank Baskett.

On the diamond, the flirtations between the Phils and Pat Burrell are getting heavier, and it looks like Jamie Moyer could be locked up by week's end.

And finally, the City of Brotherly Love remembers why it wants to sex Mutombo!