The world received another reminder last week that group endeavors succeed only when superstars suppress their egos for the good of the whole. Sadly, that lesson came too late for Destiny's Child, which will deliver its "farewell performance" tomorrow night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Next thing you know, Beyonce will be doing sit-ups for the media in her driveway. So before that tragic day arrives, let's all spend a moment remembering our favorite Destiny's Child hits.
"Confessions," Angela Keathley: Fired Panthers cheerleader says moaning people heard in Tampa restroom was her crying over an ex-boyfriend. Meanwhile, Mark McGwire decried the media furor, claiming what two people do in a bathroom stall is their own business.
"Bad Habit," Mike Tyson: Ordered to return to Brazil in March for assault trial. Tyson said he looked forward getting waxed by someone other than a journeyman opponent.
"Happy Face," the BCS: Controversy vanishes with Alabama's loss, although some continue to argue that a few computers shouldn't affect the outcome of a college season. Like Jim Calhoun, for example.
"Emotion," Steve Spurrier: "It's more fun when your team is not a dominating team," says South Carolina's coach, who then described his Redskins tenure as the most joyous period of his life.
"Game Over," Tim Duncan: Endures 0-for-15 shooting stretch against Wizards. We haven't seen such a display of inaccuracy at MCI Center since Abe Pollin called Kwame Brown "the best player in the draft."
"Second Nature," Manny Ramirez: Linked by trade rumors to the Mets. Shea Stadium seems like a great spot for Manny; after all, a guy who likes to relieve himself during the game should appreciate playing in a toilet of a ballpark.
"No, No, No," Ken Williams: White Sox GM denies interest in Ramirez since his team already has "a certain kind of chemistry." Williams then got a call from Barry Bonds, who was interested in acquiring a certain kind of chemistry.
"Why You Actin'?" Steve Phillips : ESPN analyst stars in a bizarre series of fake news conferences, masquerading as a Major League Baseball general manager. If the network wanted to show a man who acts like a GM but has no real power, they could have just called Jim Bowden.
"Killing Time," Bud Selig: Another missed deadline on Nats ownership has critics wondering if this quagmire will ever end. But the dour man in the suit continues to insist that the decision-making process is in its "last throes."
"Survivor," Rafael Palmeiro: Repeats his assertion that B-12 was to blame for his steroid test, saying the vitamin gave him "that little giddy-up." His publicist later suggested that Raffy might want to avoid the horse analogies.
"My Time Has Come," Terrell Owens: Final spat with the Eagles has some Washington fans pining for the out-of-control wide receiver. And why not: The Redskins would surely never bench a star player merely for being undisciplined.
"Say My Name," Jesse Jackson and Ralph Nader: Both publicly assert that Owens was punished far too harshly. A disgusted Drew Rosenhaus lamented that anyone would engage in such cheap grandstanding on T.O.'s behalf.
Benched: A split national championship, Urban Meyer, Jerry Kilgore, Paris's Bentley, the MLS.
