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ESPN The Mag's Nudie Issue Has Finally Arrived

DAULERIO — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:15:36 EDT

After months of speculation about which athletes would bravely reveal themselves sans clothing for ESPN's "Body" issue, the hard-heads at Belsky headquarters have finally leaked some of the covers all over the internet.

This particular issue was one that was veiled in such secrecy that even the most reliable sources usually on board with discussing the ins-and-outs of their boss's bowel movements with child-like glee clammed up. "I think that's crossing a line," one said. "I will lose my job," another said. "I will be escorted outside and then promptly set on fire," said the man who sits at the desk three cubes down from you-know-who. (Just kidding, I have no idea who that person is. Your life is safe. For now.)

USA Today caught up with Olympic hurdler Lolo Jones who, despite her strong Christian beliefs and dislike of being nude in doctor's offices, decided that it was okay to birthday suit-up for the Disney corporation. Unfortunately, she had to yank her favorite photo from the shoot.

"There was another photo that was very cool where you could see how hard I worked for those muscles. The problem was, that photo didn't portray the message I want to send."

You can't play with ma, Lolo.

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From The Desk Of Gary Belsky: Gynecology Edition

Deadspin I-Team — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:15:59 EDT

Gary Belsky is the EIC of ESPN The Magazine, which you probably know as the strange, unwieldy object wedged into your mailbox every other week. Sometimes, funny things happen at Gary's magazine, and employees tell us about them.

Today's story:

"Who among us has not wondered what it would be like to spend a day in the shoes of ESPN The Magazine's editor in chief? Well, this week, one lucky fan got that chance — and it only cost him a couple thousand dollars for charity. The fan won the right to shadow Belsky for an entire day, attending editorial meetings, rubbing shoulders with senior staff members and even sitting in on The Mag's satellite radio show Belsky co-hosts with ESPN publishing honcho Gary Hoenig. No word as to whether Gary's new friend plans on returning the favor by showing Belsky the ins and outs of his noble trade. He's a gynecologist."

Be sure to tune into the next exciting installment of "From The Desk Of Gary Belsky"! Want to tell us a story? E-mail us at tips@deadspin.com.

Simmons Bids Farewell To ESPN The Magazine

Tommy Craggs — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:30:28 EDT

After seven years, the Sports Fella is taking down his shingle at ESPN The Periodical. His final column is a nice tribute to his father (at left), who wrote Huck Finn. [ESPN]

From The Desk Of Gary Belsky: Altruism Edition

DEADSPIN I-TEAM — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:15:06 EDT

Today's story:

"GB [Gary Belsky], not in line for dinner but in vicinity, handed a cupcake to a woman in line who audibly proclaimed her hunger for one. And while he was getting fruit, another woman came to the place where you get fruit, and he served her first."

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From The Desk Of Gary Belsky: Hygiene Edition

DEADSPIN I-TEAM — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:00:39 EDT

Today's story:

"the big boss [Belsky] just pooped and then washed his hands for less than half a second. 95% sure no soap was involved."

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Buzzsaw Claim Another Media Victim

Leitch — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:15:16 EST

This is Gary Belsky, editor-in-chief of ESPN: The Magazine. We don't mind ESPN: The Magazine that much; it's a little too "look at what THIS athlete loves!" for us sometimes, but they've got some quality writers over there who appear to be under the age of 50. And now they have a blog, with a post from Mr. Belsky himself.

He says he finds blogs mostly boring, which we can understand around here, particularly on Fridays. But mostly, he just reveals his 27 favorite sports, a list that, oddly, doesn't include college basketball. (But surfing is on there!) But we were more taken aback by this:

Leeds United, my favorite team since I roomed with a guy from that Midlands city in 1979, has been relegated to the third division, making them the Arizona Cardinals of British football, which is cruel irony since I am also an Arizona Cardinals fan in American football.

Holy crap, the EIC of ESPN Mag is a Buzzsaw fan?! That's our schtick, man!

Truly, the media takeover by Buzzsaw fans has begun. Expect to see a whole lot of Deuce Lutui over the next few years, people.

BREAKING: ESPN THE MAGAZINE EIC RANKS ALL SPORTS IN INAUGURAL EDITOR'S BLOG POST [ESPN]