August 21, 2009 – Big Fan follows an obsessive fan who meets his favorite player in a strip club and ends up having to choose between his loyalty and the law. These days, it's a scenario that most NFL fans can relate to. This week I got to sit down with first-time director Robert Siegel (writer of "The Wrestler")... More »
Weaver vs. Weaver, Who You Got?
June 20, 2009 – For the 21st time in major league history, a pair of brothers will face each other on the mound tonight. Jeff and Jered Weaver will fight for family bragging rights as the Dodgers play the Angels in Anaheim. It will be the first time the brothers have faced each other in a major game. "We've... More »
Eli and Peyton Enjoy Synchronized Concert-going
June 20, 2009 – The Manning brothers were at Irving Plaza last night rocking out to some Better Than Ezra with the normal folks. Unlike normal folks, they did it in matching bad-ass blazers. The boys were called on stage during the band's performance of King of New Orleans. More »
Giants Stadium Demolition and the Hunt for Hoffa
June 20, 2009 – With Giants Stadium scheduled to be torn down next year, authorities could have the opportunity to see if Jimmy Hoffa really is buried under the turf. More »
USC Names O’Neill As Men’s Basketball Coach
June 20, 2009 – USC has hired Kevin O'Neill as their new men's basketball coach. It's not the best job in sports, but it's better than working for the Grizzlies. Just keep an eye on the petty cash.
Bernie Kosar is Broke
June 20, 2009 – Bernie Kosar has proven himself to be a better quarterback than businessman. Kosar has filed for bankruptcy after bad investments have landed him in over $19 million in debt. More »
Travis Henry Leads The League In Illegitimate Children
June 20, 2009 – Travis Henry just may surpass Jason Caffey in their "who can have more illegitimate children" contest. A Florida woman is claiming that Henry is the father of her 18 month-old twins. More »
Dirk Nowitzki Can’t Escape The Crazy
June 20, 2009 – Dirk Nowitzki has filed for sole custody of the child that might not be his, while his ex-girlfriend is under FBI investigation for threatening his attorney from jail. More »
Arod is Tired
June 20, 2009 – A slumping Alex Rodriguez has been pulled from the Yankees line-up for "fatigue". Hitting .145 for the month and going 0-for-15 is exhausting. [Roto Arcade]
Rocco Mediate Not Quite Tiger
June 20, 2009 – As you enjoy the sogginess that is Bethpage today, here's a bit of viewing fun for you. He'll need this skill if the weather doesn't cooperate. Here's the original Tiger video that started it all. Rocco Mediate follows in Tiger's footsteps, right onto the water [Devil Ball] More »
Transformers Party Crashed by Ron Artest
June 20, 2009 – Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap This came from a reader via CajunBoy along with this explanation: More »
A’s Fan Gets $500K For Being A Douchebag
June 20, 2009 – Attorney scores a settlement from the A's after a lawsuit claiming gender discrimination for not getting a breast cancer hat on Mother's Day. Expect upcoming lawsuits against Curves, gynecologists, and child birth.
We Don’t Need No Yao
May 10, 2009 – The Rockets gave the middle finger to all the skeptics by beating the Lakers 99-87 in Yao Ming's absence. The series heads back to LA on Tuesday tied at two games a piece. More »
MLB.com Considering Adenhart For May Pitching Title
May 10, 2009 – Those crazy MLB.com fact checkers are sleeping again. And thanks to Deadspin's astute readers, we have today's moment of sensitivity. Reader Mark sends this email: "I received an email from MLB.com telling me that I could win a trip to the All Star game if I correctly pick the strikeout leaders in... More »
Filly To Steal Derby Winning Jockey
May 10, 2009 – For the first time in Triple Crown history, the jockey who won the Kentucky Derby may be riding a different horse in the Preakness. The owners of three year-old filly Rachel Alexandra are indicating that their horse will race this Saturday at Pimlico with Derby winning jockey Calvin Borel in the... More »
Rockets and Lakers: It’s About To Get Nasty
May 10, 2009 – After losing yet another starter, the Rockets are about to try to prove that they can win without Yao. If Ron Artest can keep himself from getting ejected, they might have a shot. The matchup to watch is the Kobe/Artest pairing. More »
Top Draft Prospect About To Get Paid
May 10, 2009 – Top draft prospect Stephen Strasburg pitched a 17 K, no hitter in his last home game at San Diego State. Expect the Nationals to draft him before getting anally raped by his agent, Scott Boras. Not only is this kid poised to become the most expensive draft pick in baseball history, he could very... More »
Most Disturbing Sports Souvenir Ever
May 10, 2009 – I now give you a referee who wears one of his fingers around his neck. [Queensberry Rules]
“Prescribed Medicines” Getting Some Bad Press This Week
May 10, 2009 – Two more sports have been hit by positive drug tests. Shockingly, one of them isn't cycling. French tennis player Richard Gasquet tested positive for banned substances as announced by the FFT. More »
Real Men Swing Pink Bats
May 10, 2009 – MLB is breaking out pink bats again in honor of Mother's Day and to support breast cancer awareness. To promote early screening, doctors will be giving a lifetime of free mammograms to Arod and Manny. Here's a look at some of the goings on around baseball: • More »
