• Live Blogs

    Wednesday Night Live Blog: #17 Ball State at Central Michigan

    Ahhh. Mid-American Conference football. You were born a fan, it's just that nobody told you until tonight. The undefeated Ball State Cardinals flutter into Mount Pleasant to tangle with some fired up Chips. Winner probably wins the MAC West Division, a fact which you already knew. Also something you knew: if you build it, they will jump. More »

    6:55 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Matt Sussman
    48 views, 5 comments

    Most discussed Jerkwheat: Oh GOD! They're worse than I thought they'd be! PUT ON THE MAROON!!! more »

  • Duan!

    Browns' GM Phil Savage Responds To Email Hecklers Swiftly, But Not Very Politely

    As a person who gets tons of nasty email, I know it's tough to always show restraint and resist the urge to stick up for yourself. This practice is frowned upon, and not healthy, because, well, those emails could potentially come back to bite you in the ass. Plus, as a "professional" you're supposed to take the high road on such matters. This has to be a daily problem for sports executives, especially those who advertise their email to the public and then receive emails like this one which was sent on Monday night to Browns' GM Phil Savage from a disgruntled fan:
    You are easily the worst GM in the NFL. Chud, Crennel and Tucker should
    NOT have jobs. How the hell do you play prevent defense the entire
    game? How do you NOT use Jerome Harrison more? Why the hell would you
    throw the ball with 6 minutes left? This is officially a regime that is
    worse than Butch Davis'. By the way, just like last week - this email
    was written while the Browns still had the lead.
    More »

    6:00 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By DAULERIO
    3,199 views, 55 comments

    Most discussed HoneyNutTheriot: From: Savage, BenSubject: Re: Boy Meets WorldTo: xxxxxxxDate: Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 12:17 AM Go root for Topanga-f#@* you- more »

  • NBA

    Will The Real Shaq Twitter Feed Please Stand Up?

    This story involves technology and is written by an old person, so try to bear with me as I attempt to follow along. A few weeks ago, someone started using Twitter under the name Shaquille O'Neal. Everyone was all in a tizzy, until it was revealed that the person behind it was not really O'Neal. Fine. But now reports say that Shaq was so upset over the whole ordeal that he has started his own authentic Twitter, under the name The_Real_Shaq. So why should we believe this one? Let's go to the tale of the Tweets and see what we find. More »

    5:15 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Dashiell Bennett
    2,289 views, 24 comments

    Most discussed Encouraging Referee Pitman: Can I nominate "twitter" for most effeminate word in the English language? more »

  • Tv time

    To Watch Tonight

    What to watch while you try to avoid being robbed by pirates ...

    • College Football: Ball State Cardinals at Central Michigan Chippewas (7:00 p.m., ET) I guess Birds and Chips are okay, too. [ESPN2]
    • NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Houston Rockets (8:00 p.m., ET) I might have some inside info on this game, if you're interested. [ESPN]
    • Soccer: World Cup Qualifier: Guatemala vs. United States (10:00 p.m., ET) No wonder Cal Ripken had to leave the country. [ESPN2]
    • NBA: Chicago Bulls at Portland Trail Blazers (10:30 p.m., ET) Derrick Rose looked at me! [ESPN]
    • Series: "Pushing Daisies" (8:00 p.m., ET) Please watch this show. It's probably too late, but I'd hate to see it canceled. [ABC]

    5:05 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Dashiell Bennett
    1,235 views, 20 comments

  • Media Meltdowns

    Oh...And About Simmons' Podcast: "He Told Me He Quit It"

    So, here's a little snippet of of information from an individual close to the ESPN/Simmons slap-fight Remember last week, when we reported that ESPN insisted that there was nothing to the sudden disappearance of "The B.S. Report" and that, according to them, there's no smoke, fire, or truth to that rumor? Well, according to a person — let's just call them very, very close to the situation — that was, in itself, bullshit: More »

    4:36 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By DAULERIO
    8,873 views, 63 comments

    Most discussed Candace Parker Secret Lover: I wouldn't rule out any Ewing Theory potential for ESPN's Page 2... /I really liked the podcasts though...it's too bad more »

  • Afternoon Blogdome

    Afternoon Blogdome: La-Di-Da-Di, Ortiz Likes To Party

    Blogdome@deadspin.com wonders if it has enough class.

    • Cumpleaños Feliz: Ain't no party like a David Ortiz all-white party. Too bad I had nothing to wear to it. [Red Sox Monster] More »

    3:45 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Dashiell Bennett
    2,547 views, 25 comments

  • NFL

    You Too Can Book Will Smith And Tony Romo For Your Pep Rally

    When I was living in South Lake Tahoe, Kevin Costner randomly showed up one day at South Lake Tahoe High to talk to the students in the drama department. He had filmed The Bodyguard at nearby Fallen Leaf Lake, and returned to the area occasionally for vacations. Something similar happened at Dallas' Lake Highlands High School on Tuesday, where the vice principal's pep rally announcements went something like this: "Wednesday is hoagie day in the cafeteria, and the bus for the chess tournament leaves at 2:15. Oh, and Will Smith and Tony Romo have dropped by to say hello. Here they are." Video below. More »

    3:30 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    5,339 views, 37 comments

    Most discussed Sandy Lyle: One day in high school I was leaving to go to 6th hour baseball practice and our asst. coach stops more »

  • Mls

    Albert Pujols Will Bring Pro Soccer To St. Louis If It's The Last Thing He Does

    Major League Soccer, still the only professional sport with a Pizza Hut Park, is expanding, and our own Albert Pujols wants to get in on the action. The National League MVP-elect (there's an inauguration, right?) is throwing his weight behind St. Louis' bid to bring an MLS franchise through the Arch, or at least reasonably nearby. More »

    3:00 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    2,604 views, 35 comments

    Most discussed Weed Against Speed: They should name the team the East St. Louis Honky Lips. more »

  • Espn

    Rick Telander Does Not Fear ESPN's Wrath -- But He Does Respect It

    In a tough economic market, you'll find many sports writers scaling back on their criticism for the sake of job security. Trying to garner attention through traditional shit-stirring isn't the best way to keep your self afloat right now — piss off the wrong source or anger enough readers and you may find yourself expendable. Chicago Sun-Times columnist and Mariotti-foil Rick Telander penned a column today about the WWL's acquisition of the BCS bowl games, but then veered into a somewhat dangerous territory of half-heartedly criticizing ESPN's steamrolling empire. He suggests the corporation has its tentacles around so many sportswriters necks that there isn't anyone left to bitch about them besides the person they pay to do it, staff ombudsman Leanne Schreiber. Oh, and, so he says, "renegade bloggers", of course. Telander also mentions that he's worked for ESPN in the past and still pops up on "Rome Is Burning" every once in a while. So he doesn't exactly go after the network with knives out. No, instead he goes to the best source for truth (and bowel movement Facebook updates), Jason Whitlock: More »

    2:15 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By DAULERIO
    5,510 views, 44 comments

    Most discussed Weed Against Speed: ...but I'd say for now that he will be allowed to sit on Jim Rome's couch in the near future. That's more »

  • College Football

    Mike Leach Mesmerized By UFO's, Barry Switzer Card Tricks

    Mike Leach, head coach of Texas Tech and one of the most prolific distributors of free ham college football has ever seen, has visited the UFO exhibits at Roswell, N.M., and declared them "awesome." He is also the master of voodoo card tricks, and has stared down the biggest tornado in U.S. history, all according to him. (Video below). This should all come as comforting news to Red Raiders fans, whose team can clinch its first Big 12 title on Saturday in Norman, Okla. More »

    1:45 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    3,229 views, 40 comments

    Most discussed Return_of_ClintonPortishead: one of the most prolific distributors of free ham college football has ever seen but Jenn Sterger has still more »

  • Baby Mangino

    Baby Mangino's True Identity ... Revealed!

    You know, when this loveable little tyke first appeared in the inbox, no one knew where he lived or what his secret Clark Kent-like identity was and, frankly, I didn't want to know. The mystery was part of his charm, like a magic trick you can't figure out, but after the strong outpouring of support that he received in the nomination process for Sports Human Of The Year, natural curiosity got the better of me. I had to know more. And now the whole world will know, because Baby Mangino has gone from master celebrity impersonator to bona fide celebrity. More »

    1:15 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Dashiell Bennett
    9,133 views, 66 comments

    Most discussed MeSoHornsby: Bode Lubber is one of the all-time worst names. more »

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