Want to get away?
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach Larry Zierlein apologized Thursday for accidentally e-mailing an explicit sex video to numerous NFL employees, including league commissioner Roger Goodell. Zierlein – a 61-year-old grandfather – said the incident has been difficult for him and his family and that he intends to use his team-issued computer only for football business from now on. Zierlein did not explain why, when after he initially viewed the video, he didn’t delete it rather than attempting to e-mail to someone else. “I’m not very good at these machines and I hit the wrong button,” Zierlein said. “There’s nothing else to say, no other explanation.”
Ingredients of a disaster
Maria Sharapova’s cooking is, well, “completely awful.” “I’m not very patient,” she said Thursday after beating Jill Craybas of the United States 6-2, 6-1 in a second-round match at the French Open in Paris. “I can’t wait for things to boil and to fry and make sure it’s red and all of that.” Sharapova also has had her problems navigating supermarkets. “The first time I was lost, absolutely lost,” she said. “Now I’ve got it under control. I know where the vegetables are, where my favorite cheese is.”
Boston’s secret weapon
“Because of the sad news that he’s probably finished as a Yankee, flags are at half-mast – in Boston.”
Jerry Greene, Orlando Sentinel columnist, on $39.95 million pitching bust Carl Pavano facing Tommy John surgery
Take me (and Fido) out to the ballgame
The Asheville (N.C.) Tourists, the Rockies’ Class-A team in the South Atlantic League, will hold a “bark at the ballpark” day so fans can bring their dogs. The event will feature free Frisbees to the first 1,000 dogs and owners, a dog beauty pageant and special dog concessions, including “doggie daiquiris.” Michael Vick has not been invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
