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About that WNBA brawl …

Posted on July 23rd, 2008 – 1:00 PM
By Michael Rand

We believe the Official RandBall Anchorman Quote (”Boy, that escalated quickly… I mean, that got out of hand fast!”) applies to the brawl last night between the L.A. Sparks and Detroit Sparks Shock. Sad but true: this is the most attention the WNBA has received in a while, and is far greater evidence that they are ready to join their male counterparts than any in-game dunking. (We’re half-joking). In a major upset, Bill Laimbeer and Rick Mahorn were involved. Cheryl Ford, sadly enough, had to be wheeled off the court in a Pierce-mobile. Have a look-see:

10 Responses to "About that WNBA brawl …"

lattewarrior says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 1:18 pm

My favorite part of the video (no, I can’t take this “brawl” seriously) is seeing the Sparks players wailing away on Mahorn’s back after he “shoved” Leslie to the ground. High comedy.

Local spin: Wasn’t Rick Mahorn the Wolves’ first pick in their supplemental expansion draft? Or was that Brad Lohaus?

Joker says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 1:20 pm

“L.A. Sparks and Detroit Sparks.”

Huh?

newbie says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Is there such a thing as a “conduct detrimental to the ’sport’” fine in the WNBA?
Cause that would have to be used after most games. (rim-shot)

I’m sorry, that’s not fair to say… I’ve never watched a game.

Nathan says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 1:42 pm

Proprietor broke the internets!!!

Oh, by the way, your Good Sports guest was quite fetching.

Michael Rand says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 1:53 pm

fixed. and, um, yes.

Kirschty says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 1:57 pm

Further evidence that our society is going to hell in a handbasket. Now even our female athletes act like a bunch of gangster thugs.

Lisa Leslie pouting and whining about getting pushed by Mahorn is total over-the-top BS. He was clearly trying to break things up; she tripped over her own feet.

Embarrassing, all of it.

AZGopherGirl says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 2:26 pm

Why I Love It Here: Not a single joke about it being “that time of the month”.

MR says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 2:43 pm

Spinning in foosball is sacrilege.

UofM2010 says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 3:33 pm

What?? There was a fight in the video? I got bored right away and watched the Bottom Line.

Nathan says:

July 23rd, 2008 at 4:08 pm

This is the funniest thing I’ve seen since the Korean shin-kicking baseball brawl!