Non-Hockey Story Of The Day

I know I shouldn't laugh at others' misfortune, but it is Jason Giambi, it is the New York Yankees and it is undeniably funny:

NEW YORK -- Jason Giambi will be sidelined at least three weeks and possibly far longer after tearing tissue in his left foot while rounding the bases on a home run.

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"I'd say it's a severe injury," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said.

Backstrom To Throw Out First Pitch

The Caps' new Swedish sensation, Nicklas Backstrom, will be introduced to his soon-to-be adopted hometown not on Monday as previously expected, but on Sunday when he throws out the first pitch before the Nats/Orioles game.

You'll recall that both Chris Clark and Alex Ovechkin (pictured) have previously done the honors, begging the question, "What does Olie Kolzig have to do to get an invite?"