David Letterman he is not -- only a few days after news broke of ESPN analyst Steve Phillips' affair with a 22-year-old production assistant, he's out of a job.
An ESPN spokesperson said Phillips' ability to be an effective analyst was "significantly and irreparably damaged" -- so the sports network decided to give him the old heave-ho.
As we first reported, Steve's hookup Brooke Hundley filed for a restraining order against him one day after she dropped off a letter at his house explaining the affair -- which basically said they were meant to be together.
There's no crying in baseball -- and according to Jerry Seinfeld, there shouldn't be any designated hitters either.
The notorious Mets fan was at Chateau Marmont last night, where he couldn't resist taking a shot at the Yankees ... and every other pitcher who never picks up a bat.
ESPN hottie Erin Andrews showed off her bruise yesterday at LAX -- and bruised Manny Ramirez's ego in the process.
Andrews, who was at a Dodgers/Mets game when she took a ball to the face, says there's no way Manny could have hit the ball hard enough to hurt her -- and his team in general just plain sucked at fielding.
Super hot sportscaster Erin Andrews shouldn't participate in any activities where balls fly at her face -- "Clueless" anyone? -- because a line drive hit her perfect mug last night during the Mets/Dodgers game.
Andrews -- who serves as a sideline reporter for ESPN -- was struck in the chin by a foul ball hit by New York Mets player Alex Cora during the 4th inning.
Erin was hustled to the hospital a few innings later, but only suffered a bruised chin. UPDATE: ESPN just released the following statement:
"She's totally fine. The producers on site suggested she go to the hospital as a precaution. Doctors released her soon thereafter. She flew home as scheduled and is looking forward to working MLB All-Star events and the ESPYs in the coming week."
Mike Piazza'sgorgeous wife -- Playmate Alicia Rickter -- didn't feel like showing off her baby bump yesterday because she thought they "looked disgusting." But the only thing sickening about this clip is how cute they are together ...
... especially the part where she tried to throw the former baseball star under the bus by telling us she's actually his "mistress!"
The dude who streaked the Mets game at Citi Field Tuesday night learned nobody wants to see his naked ass again -- he's been banned from the stadium, faces up to a year in jail and may have to pay a butt-load of fines.
According to the New York Times, the man, Craig Coakley, was arraigned yesterday on charges of third-degree criminal trespass and interference with a professional sporting event.
As for why he did it: His boss dared him and offered to pay a week's worth of salary.
David Letterman he is not -- only a few days after news broke of ESPN analyst Steve Phillips' affair with a 22-year-old production assistant, he's out of a job.
Super hot sportscaster Erin Andrews shouldn't participate in any activities where balls fly at her face -- "Clueless" anyone? -- because a line drive hit her perfect mug last night during the Mets/Dodgers game.
