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Posted by Harmon on June 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon returns from a fantastic SoCal weekend to chat up Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eastern Conference Finals and the sudden roadblock to a dynasty, weekend box office, “No Peacocking” and more. Get it. I started it by going to the “Rock N’ Brews” in my neighborhood and cranking up the rock. Listen to internet radio with […]
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Posted by Harmon on June 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment
“Mohr Stories,” the podcast from actor, comedian and FOX Sports Radio host Jay Mohr, welcomed former Guns N’ Roses bassist this past week. With Loaded, The Neurotic Outsiders, Velvet Revolver and the forthcoming Walking Papers tour, McKagan’s been dominating the stage for years. He’s written for ESPN.com, Seattle Weekly and is noted for his love […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Consider this the teaser for the greatness to come as SwollenDome.com begins to ponder the 2013 NFL season. Below, I roll out the preliminary quarterback rankings for standard leagues. At the end of June, I will release a comprehensive fantasy football draft guide, replete with player profiles, team analysis, schedule reviews and countless performance breakdowns. […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Every once in a while, you see a note about a unique piece of sports memorabilia that makes you take pause. Sometimes, it’s a bat used to slam a franchise-identifying home run. Sometimes, it’s a jersey, a helmet or a baseball that fans blow up. And then, I saw a reference to this gem from […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 31, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We are in that portion of the season where pitching rotations have been ravaged by injuries. No team has been hit as hard by injuries as the St. Louis Cardinals, who promoted 21-year-old Michael Wacha to pitch Thursday’s game against the Royals. He allowed one earned run on two hits in seven innings while striking […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon returns to the microphone for today’s podcast, talking up the NHL Playoffs between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, Flopping master classes and fines, MLB and randomness. McDonald’s bosses respond to letters with – “It’s not junk food” — and “Human Centipede 3.” Huh? Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
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Posted by Harmon on May 30, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We’re hitting up the blogosphere with multiple posts and dominating the earholes of America with a podcast DAILY. Here’s the “Painting The Corner” blog for 530. Matt Kemp’s struggles at the plate in 2013 have been well-chronicled. The Dodgers are awaiting word on Kemp’s hamstring after the center fielder left Wednesday’s game. LeBron James was […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
When I walk into Disneyland with my family, I get those heart-swelling, feel-good moments while I see the sea of smiles and squeals of delight from the throng of children. It takes about 20 minutes for my inner cynic to take over before those faces become dollar signs. Think about it the next time you […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Kyuji Fujikawa felt a pop while pitching to Joey Votto on Sunday. On Wednesday, it was confirmed that the former Cubs closer will undergo Tommy John surgery. Speaking of Tommy John surgeries, Dr. Lewis Yocum died on Tuesday from liver cancer. Yocum was the Angels’ team physician for 36 years and was well-known for helping […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 23, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon returned to the microphone to chat up the NBA and NHL Playoffs, MLB, Michael Crabtree, “Beat The Streak” and life-saving technology. Listen to internet radio with Swollen Dome on BlogTalkRadio
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Posted by Harmon on May 21, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I do regular radio spots in Baltimore, and we’ve long talked about Jim Johnson’s ability to close out games for the Orioles without possessing a dominant strikeout punch. Johnson’s strikeout rate has improved markedly in 2013, but his hit rate has also soared. In his past three appearances (all blown saves), the Baltimore closer has […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 20, 2013 · Leave a Comment
This week, NFL fans will revel in the announcement of future Super Bowl destinations (San Francisco, Houston and Miami are the leaders in the clubhouse). But, that’s phase two of the week. LVH SuperBook in Las Vegas released the over/under win totals for 2013. The Jaguars are predicted to be the worst team in the […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Brady Hoke appeared on “The Dan Patrick Show” on FOX Sports Radio Tuesday morning. He started to talk about rivalries and scheduling before taking a detour and calling out the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Hoke broke out the term “chickening out” to describe Notre Dame’s option to cancel the series in the future while continuing […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 14, 2013 · Leave a Comment
If you’ve ever visited one of the Disney resorts, you’ve probably wondered about the secondary lines that exist. You recognize the “Fast Pass” system that is in place, but that couldn’t be the end of it. There are too many people wandering past you. Are they all celebrities? Come to California. You’ll see your share […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Washington outfielder Bryce Harper crashed into the right field wall while chasing down a flyball off the bat of A.J. Ellis. Harper lay on the field for several minutes receiving attention from the trainers before exiting the game. David Vassegh (@thereal_dv) of FOX Sports Radio advised on Twitter that he’d spoken to agent Scott Boras. […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I don’t know what I expected when I clicked the link, but I felt compelled to do so. An Illinois man was charged with abusing his pet peacock “Phyl,” a crime discovered while police were investigating an allegation about the “indecent solicitation of a child.” “David Beckman, 64, of the 600 block of East Devon […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Kansas City starter Jeremy Guthrie claimed his third consecutive victory on Thursday against one of his former teams (Baltimore). Guthrie scattered seven hits and three walks over six innings pitched, allowing a single earned run (two total) to reduce his season ERA to 2.28. He possesses a pedestrian strikeout rate (5.7 per nine innings pitched), […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Perhaps you’re still basking in the glory of your NCAA Men’s or Women’s Basketball bracket victories. Maybe you tore up your bracket when the favorites in the West region were upset, one after another. With Fantasy Football still on the horizon, you have two new options to fill your fantasy sports needs and to compete […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 10, 2013 · Leave a Comment
It’s time for another round of NASCAR Sprint Cup action. This time, the circuit gears up for a battle at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. We watched weather delays and the customary “big one” at Talladega last week. Ryan Newman found himself driving with Kurt Busch’s #78 Chevy on top of him after Busch’s car […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment
We rank things. That’s what we do. Everything in our world is a competition to decide which player, team, condiment is No. 1. Each year, the good folks at MAXIM Magazine release their list of their “HOT 100.” There’s always a little bit of buzz regarding some of the selections or omissions, and this year’s […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 8, 2013 · Leave a Comment
I don’t know that I need to say anything more about this photo. It was posted on TMZ.com and fulfills our desires for the sequel. Brick’s got a trident!
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Posted by Harmon on May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Don’t worry. I’ll celebrate Matt Harvey’s heroics in grand fashion on the Dome come Wednesday. I wanted to acknowledge and celebrate a great off-field act from Dodgers star Matt Kemp. The video of Matt Kemp’s gracious and heartwarming act in San Francisco has dominated social media for the better part of the past 24 hours. […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 6, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Did you bet the Derby favorite? Did you spend your hard-earned dollars on Saturday’s Mayweather PPV? If you enjoy yourself a good Mint Julep, you can dole out a cool $1,000 and procure a beautiful cup. Yu Darvish didn’t extend his modest winning streak against the Red Sox on Sunday. He did, however, rack up […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 3, 2013 · Leave a Comment
The Cubs have a minor league prospect named Rock Shoulders. That’s right. He’s now a member of the All-Name Team without rising to the major league roster. Shoulders enters Friday’s play with a dominant .365 batting average (31-for-85) with 13 extra-base hits (five home runs) and 17 RBI. He’s struck out 23 times in 85 […]
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Posted by Harmon on May 2, 2013 · Leave a Comment
Harmon returns to the microphone, free and clear to roam the worlds of sports, entertainment and pop culture. In this episode, Harmon slams the Knicks’ funeral plans and talks about the big topics affecting the NBA Playoffs. Mark Jackson, anyone? The Thunder employed the intentional foul strategy against the Rockets … and failed miserably. Harmon […]
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