Well it’s that time of year again where we look for the best sporting event meltdowns and their participant(s) for induction into Carl Everett’s Crazy Hall of Fame.

The rules are simple.  The nominee has to be absolutely batshit crazy to get inducted and the offenses have to have occurred during a sporting event.  So DUI arrests, armed robberies, drug busts, spousal abuse and the like are off limits.

So help us out with some nominees, they don’t even need to be current we will consider a blast from the past.  Some previous inductee’s include Woody Hayes, John McEnroe, Bobby Knight, Izzy Alcantara, Jose Offerman, Julian Tavarez, Rick Rypien and of course the man this is all based on, Carl Everett.

Put your suggestions in the comments, email them to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  You can also Tweet them to us (Steve, Ian).

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WHAT: Project Cupid will play match maker to raise money for The Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute during its third annual charity date auction at The Estate. Boston’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes will strut their stuff to raise funds for cancer care and research. The event will be emceed by image consultant, Emmi Sorokin from It’s a Man’s World, and Tixlist founder Christian Galvin. Special guest, Baltimore sports reporter and Boston native, Jen Royle, will be see how much money she can raise as a participant in the date auction.

The evening will also feature a live auction, offering special items including: A date with former NESN Red Sox reporter Heidi Watney and two Red Sox tickets to a game in April, signed memorabilia, hotel stays, salon gift packages and much more.

WHY: Project Cupid was created in 2009 by Amy Blue after her nine -year -old cousin Isaias Valentin lost his 11 month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, a cancer that begins in the bone marrow. All proceeds will benefit pediatric cancer care and research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

WHO: Boston’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes, singles looking to find a hot date and anyone that is looking to support a good cause

WHEN: Saturday, February 11, 2012

6:30 p.m. (Doors open)

WHERE: The Estate

One Boylston Pl.

Boston, MA 02116

HOW: Suggested $15 donations at the door. For more information, visit www.TheEstateBoston.com or call   617.351.7000. 21+.

If you are unable to attend, feel free to donate by going to www.Project-Cupid.org/donate.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at SOX & Dawgs!

Please take a moment of your day today to remember the people who gave their lives on this day back in 1941 defending our country. If you ever go to Hawaii, I highly advise going over to Pearl Harbor and doing the tour (I've been twice).

It will leave you speechless.

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What is Winterball Baseball?

Winterball is a 9-inning baseball game fundraiser played the first weekend of December each year. This is the 11th straight year of the game, and the 8th straight year this freeze-fest will be held to benefit Toys for Tots and the United States Marine Corps. The Boston Amateur Baseball Network is hosting. Upwards of 100 adult amateur baseball players from several local baseball leagues are expected to attend.

Winterball participants are required to make a toy donation to Toys for Tots to get onto a roster. Since inception, the average game temperature has been 39 degrees.

Date/Time:  Saturday, December 3, 2011

10:00AM – Batting Practice
10:30AM – United States Marines arrive to collect toys
11:00AM – First Pitch

Location:  Maplewood Park, 99 Crystal Street, Malden, MA

This year, those aged 18+ will battle those aged 30+ to see if age is truly eternal, as the Young Bucks take on the Aging Stallions.

About Toys for Tots:

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

Photos and game info from past years is at: www.bostonbaseball.com/winterball.php

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With my brother suffering an injury surfing over the weekend in Hawaii and having surgery on Monday, I will be heading out there for the next two weeks to help him out. I know tough life going to Hawaii for two weeks.

Fortunately given my current employment situation (if you're hiring, I'm interested), I am able to go out there and help out.

With that being said, the site will continue to function as normally as possible while I'm gone with the exception of Tuesday. I'll be spending most of my day on a plane so there more than likely won't be any posts tomorrow.

I'm going to my best to keep it business as usual around here after Tuesday. Given the six hour time difference, it won't be easy but I'm a smart dude, I'll figure it out.

Please take a moment sometime during the day today to remember the victims and countless heroes of the fateful day known as 9-11-01.

Happy Birthday to all those born on this date. Let our celebration of life be a reminder to those that attempted to break us that we are still standing proudly and believe that America is the best place to live!!

Please don't forget our troops who are overseas defending our great country and those who gave their lives.

I found this very moving video on YouTube aptly named "9-11 World Trade Center Memorial - Jeff Buckley/Hallelujah"

And even though my mom doesn't celebrate her birthday anymore on this date, I am still going to wish her a Happy Birthday.

During a live spot from Virginia Beach, VA on The Weather Channel, a few idiots decided to run across the shot with one of them losing their pants. There may be a male body part shown so you've been warned.

Blogs with Balls is coming back to New York this fall and for the first time they will be having the The First Annual Untitled Sports Media Awards Project.

There are many different categories out there including Best Team Specific Site. This is where we need your help. We'd love to be nominated for a chance to win this.

All you need to do is headover to the USMAP voting page and in the Best Team Specific Site is entering the following information:

Nominee name - SOX & Dawgs

Nominee URL - http://soxanddawgs.com

Nominee Twitter - @soxanddawgs

Of course if you see any other categories where you have some other nominees be sure to fill those in as well.

Thanks for taking the time to nominate us for the award. Steve and I both appreciate it very much.

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