As usual, lot’s of interesting pictures and stories to look at for this week, so let’s dive straight in.

1) Everyone is pretty depressed at the moment with the full effects of the NHL lockout really beginning to hit fans.  But, what about the players?

While some of them are currently playing in Europe, others are just kicking back, becoming lazy and basically letting it all hang out. Quite literally in fact in the case of the Maple Leafs Phil Kessel:

2) Just to prove that no one is immune to the current lockout, even Maple Leafs mascot Carlton the Bear is desperate for money.  Apparently he’s resorted to becoming a supply teacher at the local high school:

Sorry Carlton, but you’re going to have to put a bit more effort into it.  And while you’re at it, stop wasting  your time spreading Maple Leafs propaganda.  We all hate the NHL at the moment.

3) Turning to Toronto FC, scientists have discovered fascinating evidence of the reverse effects of evolution.  Their theory suggests that losing can actually result in the devolution of man.

As you can quite clearly see, at the start of the season the average TFC player was standing tall, with high hopes of a good year.  However, as the season progressed and the losses mounted, the players started to regress.

Scientists even had to edit out the last stage of the devolution process, for fear of upsetting the average supporter.  Apparently it shows a TFC player lying on the ground, sobbing uncontrollably in the foetal position.

4) Sticking with TFC, for some reason a couple of fans deciding to post a picture on Twitter, showing where they left their bikes before entering BMO Field last weekend.

Depressingly, what this confirms is that, in essence, even a couple of bikes are able to provide tighter coverage at the near post than the Toronto FC defence.

5) The following photo perfectly encapsulates the nightmare the New York Jets are suffering as their season continues to unravel:

I’m not saying the offensive line is making it easier for defenders to get to Mark Sanchez, but that has to be one of the laziest hits I’ve ever seen on a quarterback.

6) Just in case any guys out there believe they’re perfectly suited to play in the Lingerie Football League, think again:

Apart from the obvious exception that you’re not actually female, are you really telling me you’d be able to line up in that backfield and manage to concentrate on the game at all times?!?!

7) Here’s Landry Fields and some of the other Toronto Raptors joking around:

Memo to Mr. Fields: It doesn’t matter how much you boast about how big you are, that is still one of the least manly stances I’ve ever witnessed.

8 ) And finally, in what is fast becoming a regular feature in this segment, we now present reason number 921 of why you should never ever feel sorry for professional athletes:

 


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