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After 23 years in the Major Leagues, Curt Schilling has decided to retire from the game.

And what better way to do it than to announce it on your blog, 38 Pitches.

Schilling made the announcement on the post, properly titled Calling it Quits:

After being blessed to experience 23 years of playing professional baseball in front of the world’s best fans in so many different places, it is with zero regrets that I am making my retirement official.

Drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 1986, he played for Houston, Philadelphia, Arizona and, of course, the Boston Red Sox, where he is most famous for pitching with the “bloody sock” in the 2004 World Series.

Schilling finishes with a career record of  216-146 record, 3.46 ERA and 3,116 strikeouts.

This past year has been one to remember. So much has happened in the world of sports, that it’s hard to pinpoint just one event that stands above all else in 2008. From the supposed affair between Madonna and A-Rod to the continued story of Roger Clemens and steroids. Also, who would have thought back in spring training the Philadelphia Phillies would have won the World Series. Philly never wins anything! I know this because I’ve been a Philly fan my entire life.

So, in remembering 2008, why don’t you tell us what your favorite sports moment of 2008 was. For instance, one thing that stands out for me is Matt Leinart’s incident that involved a former boy bander, hot tub, girls under-21 and a beer bong. 

So please, feel free to share!

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Phillies fans are an odd bunch and have strange ways of celebrating.

Besides flipping cars and climbing city property, they also take orders from a two-year-old.

I found this video of some baby during the Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series parade celebration. Truth be told, this is pretty cute. It’s like that kid is a king, speaking to the masses.

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We’ve all seen pictures of the Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series celebration. And boy can those Phillies’ fans party. Of course, climbing light poles and flipping cars isn’t your traditional way of having a good time, but everyone has their own kicks.

Well, one person in the City of Brotherly Love didn’t necessarily feel…the love. You see, one of the cars that was flipped over was his and now he’s trying to raise money to get it fixed. Or maybe get a new one. Who knows.

But so far, “Ted” as he wants to be called, has raised $3,800. Not too shabby you good Samaritans. But unless you want him rolling around in some sort of death trap, pony up some cash! Hey, no one said partying was free. You can kill your brain cells, but you shouldn’t kill other people’s cars.

To donate some money for Ted’s new car, click here.

Tell us what you’d say

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This week in sports blogs and news:

• Brad Penny takes a punch at a Hollywood clubgoer - SportsByBrooks
• Marissa Miller and Ryan Braun make a commercial - Larry Brown Sports
• Top 7: Sports Themed Costumes - Joe Sports Fan
• The Sonics were a lot cooler when they were the Sonics - The Sports Hernia
• John Daly arrested at Hooters - Deadspin
• What does Mike D’Antoni think of Knicks fans? - The Big Lead

This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

•  “Howard dunks, blocks and sweeps”
• Football Video: Mike Singletary Won’t Take Any B.S.
• Guitar Hero Video: Kobe and A-Rod Star in Commercial
• Sick Video: Houston’s Patrick Edwards Gets Hurt
• Philly Finally Celebrates: The Phillies Win the World Series

For the first time since 1983, the city of Philadelphia can finally celebrate as champions.

Not since the 76ers won the NBA title in 1983 and the Phillies last won the World Series in 1980, has the City of Brotherly love brought home a trophy. So if you’re a Philly fan, continue boozing, climbing light poles, pelt Santa with snowballs or whatever you do to have fun. You finally have a reason to wreak havoc.

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This week in sports blogs and news:

• The Philadelphia Phillies are headed to the World Series! - Sports Illustrated
• Top 7: Bad Sports Decisions - Joe Sports Fan
• What is Terrell Owens wearing? - Shutdown Corner
• Brett Favre’s Green Bay home is up for sale - The Sports Hernia
• Jim Zorn likes road kill - Sports by Brooks
• Reggie Bush runs as fast as Usain Bolt? - Larry Brown Sports

This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

• “Pay Attention Phelps!!!” 
• Fantasy Football: Week 6 Fantasy Stats
• Football Videos: Clip of 9-Year-Old Ben Wilson
• Basketball Video: Devin Harris Gets Schooled
• Tony Romo Wants to Play Sunday, Avoiding Jessica Simpson
  

This week in sports blogs and news:

• Buy Mike Alstott’s 69 Camaro on eBay - Sports by Brooks
  
• Mariners want to beat up Ichiro - Larry Brown Sports
  
• Top 7: Baseball Numbers - Joe Sports Fan
• Chris Cooley’s mom didn’t appreciate his photo of “himself” - Deadspin
• We’ll Miss You Matt - The Sports Hernia
• Lil’ Wayne is Blogging for ESPN - The Big Lead

This week on the Smarter Sports Blog we covered:

• “Keep Your Eye on the Ball”
• Fantasy Football: Week 3 Fantasy Stats
• Cool Football Player: T.O. to Release Fitness Book, Drinks
  
• They Said What!? - Kosuke Fukudome
• Phillie Phanatic Causes Bomb Scare
  

The next time your mascot decides to give away gifts at the stadium, make sure it doesn’t look like a bomb.

Why? Because that’s exactly what happened in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Phillies’ Phillie Phanatic had been launching wrapped hot dogs into the stands Wednesday night, hours before the Braves and Phillies game. I guess they were filming some sore of commercial and someone had left some of the wrapped hot dogs outside the stadium, causing people to think it was a bomb.

“We saw something that looked suspicious,” said Michael Stiles, Phillies senior vice president, administration and operations. “We did the right thing. It turned out to be nothing. We could have gone over and picked it up and thrown it in the trash and been done with it. But if we had been wrong, somebody might have lost an arm.”

No Mike, no one lost an arm.

But at least now you have the beginnings of an interesting stew!

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