LinkGasm 9-7-07

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LinkGasm is your one-stop-shop for all the stuff that isn't being spit out by the Carnies here at Epic Carnival. Expect sarcasm, girls, and some sports thrown in as well. If you'd like to be considered for inclusion in future editions, please email your stories here.

- You see that person in the picture? That is what has become of the artist formerly known as Ashlee Simpson. Some advice for Ashlee; more food, less surgery. (Hollywood Tuna)

- Have you ever wanted to own some of Allen Iverson's stuff? Well, you missed your chance as the contents of Iverson's old mansion were recently auctioned off on eBay. One question though; why on earth did he leave all that stuff behind?!?!? (The 700 Level)

- Stuart Scott is set to announce the big September 11th showdown between rappers 50 Cent and Kanye West. While the inclusion of Scott may seem a little odd at first, it makes perfect since once you think about it for a moment. 50 has been shot; Stuart looks like he got shoot. Perfect. (Sports by Brooks)

- This is a man that is doing God's work; full maps of what NFL game is going to be on in each area around the country. I feel very sorry for the folks that will be missing the huge Chicago - San Diego matchup to watch the Detroit - Oakland stinkfest. Isn't it a little sadistic to make someone watch the worst game of the week while missing the best one? (The 506)

- So Rick Ankiel bought some HGH, huh? Cardinals GM Walt Jocketty told the Daily News yesterday. "If it's true, obviously it would be very tragic." No, one of your pitchers dying in a car crash is tragic. This is just stupid. (Steroid Nation)

- Maybe Rick Ankiel should take a page out of Cowboys coach Wade Wilson's book and blame his HGH use on impotence. On second thought...he shouldn't because that is a crappy excuse that just makes you look like an embarrassed cheater instead of just a plain old cheater. (Leave the Man Alone)

- Having a market-savvy organization means doing things like the Penguins did yesterday, when they sent six players (Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Colby Armstrong, Maxime Talbot, Ryan Whitney and Marc-Andre Fleury) to hand-deliver season tickets to a total of 24 homes. (Mondesi's House)

- With A-Rod on course for a third MVP and Baby Bombers Joba Chamberlain, Phil Hughes, Melky Cabrera and Robinson Cano on the scene, the face of the Yankees has seen a subtle shift in 2007. (Bugs & Cranks)

- So what did you think of the first NFL telecast of the season? Did you like Keith Olbermann? How about Madden and Michaels? Were they on their game? Do you still miss Melissa Stark like I do? (Awful Announcing)

- We aren't the only ones who do awesome blogger interviews. As a matter of fact there are even some blogs that did it waaay before us. Like for example, this site, which just did a great interview with Orson Swindle of Every Day Should Be Saturday. We like their style. (The Big Picture)