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Rob Parker
Rob Parker "Sticks The Knife In," Just Like He Was Taught
Former Detroit News journalist Rob Parker knows that this Rod Marinelli/resignation situation looks bad, but that's not the case at all. He's just a newspaper man, doing what newspaper men do. More »
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Comment by ClintonPortishead: Ray Lewis went to Journalism school? 4 Responses | Other threads
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Media Meltdowns
It's Never A Real New Year's Party Until Jay Glazer Licks Your Face
Well, Jay Glazer looks positively super-fun. Watch Fox Sports' intrepid NFL reporter celebrate 2009 as he perfectly executes the Glazer/Strahan sandwich on the former Mrs. Eddie Murphy. After the jump, of course. More »
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Comment by Gourmet Spud: The most alarming thing about those photographs is that they were taken at an Olive Garden. 5 Responses | Other threads
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Live Blog
BCS Live Blog Will Have New Look/Feel, Same Sass
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College Basketball
And This Week Started So Well For Boston College ...
On Sunday night, the BC Eagles were on top of the world after their basketball team upended No. 1 North Carolina. Now, it's Thursday morning and things are not looking quite as rosy. More »
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Comment by BrockMiddlebrook: After further review, Boston College does not, in fact, like those apples. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Soccer
Spanish Soccer Star Would Like To Show You His Pimp Ring
Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos is here to remind all you kids out there that yes, racism is cruel and unfair, but it can also be fun! More »
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Comment by Back to Azian Zero: Oh jeez, Moor racism from Spain? Are we really surprised? 24 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
John Smoltz Heading To Boston (Of Course)
After 20 years in Atlanta, the 41-year-old pitcher is signing with the Red Sox, who presumably will place him in a bullpen rocking chair to spin yarns about Tom Glavine and the Old South. [MLB.com]
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Comment by Candace Parker Secret Lover: I guess Smoltz isn't as Brave as we thought he was... 6 Responses | Other threads
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College Football
Who is The Fiend Who Stole JoePa's Glasses?
APB, State College, Pa., Police Department: All units be on the lookout for anyone wearing pair of thick, bronze glasses. Suspect may also be wearing a USC sweatshirt. More »
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Comment by Matt_T: Ben Gibbard stole them to wear in his wedding with Zooey Deschnel 3 Responses | Other threads
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Nba
Kings Rookie Hazings Tend To Be Delicious
Maybe next time Sacramento Kings rookie Jason Thompson will bring the bagels. Or at least some hot butter. [Sactown Royalty]
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Comment by Longwood: Bobby Hurley wants to know why this guy got off easy. Back in 1994 teammates cut the brakes to his 3 Responses | Other threads
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Morning Blogdome
Dennis Rodman Finds The Role He Was Born To Play
• Based on a true story: There is an actual movie about a midget basketball team playing against full-size people, with Dennis Rodman as "Himself." Just let that sink in for a minute. [SbB] More »
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Comment by MarkKelsosMigraine: Is that Mike Florio in the director's chair?... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
J.C. Romero Situation Gives Deputized Met Fan Reason To Complain
Yes, recently suspended pitcher J.C. Romero did work in (and win) two World Series games this year. Once again, Dan, strident Mets fan, has emailed in his thoughts. More »
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Comment by shea_guevara: Yes, the Phillies' World Championship is tainted by performance enhancing drugs. Also tainted by performance enhancing drugs: every sports accomplishment of 6 Responses | Other threads
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Nfl
ESPN Snitches On Pacman, Costs Him His Job
It turns out that the release of Adam Jones last night was not just another ho-hum personnel move involving a nuisance player. There's a brand new legal situation that Dallas wants no part of.
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Comment by StanGable: Please tell me this years party wont be cancelled: [legaltimes.typepad.com] 6 Responses | Other threads
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College Basketball
Krzyzewski Talks In Third Person; Duke Beats Davidson
Blue Devils coach: “All was good in Krzyzewskiville. And then, all of a sudden, the clouds came.” [NBCSports]
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Comment by Steve_U: Krzyzewskiville: where J.J. Redick is strong, Sheldon Williams is good looking, and all the fundamentals are above-average. 4 Responses | Other threads
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Wake up deadspin!
One Final Olympics Retrospective, If We May (With NSFW Jumpness)
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap.
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Comment by Doyle McPoyle: Someone named Benitez choking in a crucial spot? You don't say!... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
Will Yankees Luxury Suite Controversy Topple Bloomberg Administration?
City sells luxury Yankee Stadium seats, parking passes back to team for cash. Guillotines being constructed outside City Hall. [New York Times]
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Comment by PermanentInjuredReserve: So from what I gather from that picture, the luxury suite involves many opportunities to watch the game on TV, 4 Responses | Other threads
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Duan!
Happy Birthday (And R.I.P), Dear Old Black Table
Six years ago today the internet heaved the mighty Black Table upon an unsuspecting internet nation, so it's my duty to pay respect.
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Comment by FirstDerivative: Hey DUAN! Any you kids here play NHL 09 on PS3? It's fucking crack addicting.... 51 Responses | Other threads
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Nfl
Game Over: Cowboys Cut Pacman Jones
Kind of ironic that a fight with a member of his own security detail may have signaled the end for Pacman Jones, who was cut today by the Cowboys. Well, there's always Oakland. [NFL Fanhouse]
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Comment by Rickey_Fitts: Wow, really? I thought he'd turned his life around... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Eli Manning
Of Course Eli Manning's Wife Would Start Getting Frisky To "Single Ladies"
You'd figure that Page Six would have surveillance video of the alleged Eli/Abby lapdance like they did for Antonio Pierce. Alas.
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Comment by Gourmet Spud: Meanwhile, at a Tampa club, Jeff Garcia's wife gave him a lapdance to "If I Were a Boy".... 8 Responses | Other threads
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Nfl
The Browns Are Eric Mangini's Problem Now
The Cleveland Browns have come to terms with deposed Jets head coach Eric Mangini, and will formerly announce his hiring on Thursday. And Romeo Crennel may be staying around as well! More »
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Comment by formerly Chief Wahoo: Yet another ride on the "get your hopes up prior to a swift kick in the nuts" train for us 5 Responses | Other threads
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College Football
Bill James Dismantles The BCS Computers
The world's greatest stat nerd explains why the BCS computer "rankings" are a complete farce and why any mathematician who participates in it should be ashamed of themselves. But who is he betting on? [Slate]
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Comment by Gourmet Spud: Bill James Dismantles The BCS Computers; Is Stupified By Sheer Volume of Porn.... 3 Responses | Other threads
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College Football
Sam Bradford Totally Jinxed By NFL Draft Report
"Sources have told us that Sam Bradford, barring an injury in Thursday night’s BCS National Championship, will declare for the NFL Draft." Good luck tomorrow, buddy! [National Football Post]
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Comment by Da_Mang: "What's the worst that could happen?" -Willis McGahee... 2 Responses | Other threads
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Rick Reilly
ESPN Trots Out "Quite Frankly" For Old White People
Awful Announcing reveals that Rick Reilly will finally get the consistent face-time to justify his $17 million ESPN contract. America, lock up your Ed Hardy T-shirts and your dental metaphors because "Homecoming" is here. More »
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Comment by Rick Mahorn's Pimp Hand is Way Strong: I would've expected so much more from the television station that brought us Playmakers, Tilt, 3, A season on the 3 Responses | Other threads
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Cheerleaders
New Jersey Senator Demands You T Up Those Cheerleaders
Governing a large state like New Jersey takes a special kind of politician, one with an iron will and mighty intelligence. Nothing can derail his mission ... except 11-year-old cheerleaders! More »
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Comment by Ricky And His Sticky Icky: Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. NO.... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Old People
Joel Przybilla's Extended Family Is Not Cool With David Stern's Stupid Fines
Portland Trailblazer Joel Przybilla was fined $7,500 for this altercation with Tyson Chandler last week. For comment on this momentous national story, the media naturally turned to the 83-year-old grandmother of Przybilla's wife. More »
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Comment by wonderlic---myballs: Yes but why is Matt Dillon reading with Curious George? 4 Responses | Other threads
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Afternoon Blogdome
Time To Hide The Sausage
• Watch your salami, too: Could Randall Simon return to baseball ... in Milwaukee? I just hope he's been cured of his problem. [Right Field Bleachers] More »
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Comment by Candace Parker Secret Lover: Nah, that Randall Simon story is a bunch of baloney...... 12 Responses | Other threads
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candace parker
According To Snooping Europeans, Candace Parker Might Be Pregnant (UPDATE: She's Offcially Bumped Up)
They claim she won't be playing this season while she awaits her new baby.In caseThis is true.Please send your condolences to this heartbroken commenter. [FIBA]
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Comment by Candace Parker Secret Lover: /wipes away tears Wait...why the condolences? I'm gonna be a father! Cigars and drinks for everybody! 13 Responses | Other threads
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Mlb
So This Is What $180 Million Foreplay Looks Like
Time to meet Leigh Teixeira, whom I fully expect to be sitting in a folding chair right next to first base during every inning that husband Mark plays this season.
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Comment by Matt_T: Its just like Anna and Kris Benson. Except Leigh isn't a stripper and Tex has talent... 6 Responses | Other threads
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Nfl
Lions Tattoo Takes "Lovable Loser" Thing A Bit Too Far
We're all very proud of the Detroit Lions and their perfect season, and it's highly unlikely that we will ever fail to remember their legendary futility. So maybe the 0-16 tattoo is a bit much. More »
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Comment by Marth: If he ever gets sick of it, he can just try to meet a nice girl named Otig Zoog. 3 Responses | Other threads
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Baseball Cards
This Woman's Baseball Card Collection Is Better Than Yours
Here is Fresno resident Bernice Gallego, who was rummaging through an old box one day and found a rather unique baseball card. How unique? Well ... More »
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Comment by wonderlic---myballs: Less attractive: Bernice's fingernails or Brian Baldinger's pinky? Discuss...... 4 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by JohnnyTremain: who really cares about Boston College football, Boston doesn't 3 Responses | Other threads
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Espn
Prepare To Welcome Our New Versus/Comcast Overlords
ESPN dynasty melting like the polar ice cap, according to latest ratings. Nobody panic! All is well! [Sports by Brooks]
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Comment by Bob Loblaw: I'm all for a viable competitor to ESPN but what in the hell are people watching on Versus? 4 Responses | Other threads
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