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  • nfl

    GUEST RANT: The Flea-Flicker

    Since this is the biggest sports audience I will probably ever have, I might as well go public with my longstanding NFL rant: the flea-flicker is not a trick-play. It's a play-fake. And it should be called once a quarter. More »
    07/10/09
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    By yonibrenner

    Comment by Sir Hotbod Handsomeface: Next week on using Madden strategies in real life: Why You Should Never Punt on 4th Down 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Sad? Whimsy?

    Tom Brady Has No Pity For Panhandling Fools

    Not all panhandlers are drunks and bums. Some are just convicted bank robbers who happen to owe Tom Brady — yes, that one — a good chunk of change for tucking and running away with two flower planters. More »
    07/10/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by BarbarobicsInstructor: He should have stolen something Brady would have never noticed, something that he doesn't even realize he has. You know,... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Ochocinco's Forebearer Is... Justin Gimelstob?

    Chad Ochocinco — né Johnson, he of no further introduction — and Justin Gimelstob, he of middling tennis stature, have more in common than what hits the eye. Actually, they really don't. But they both... like Twitter? More »
    07/10/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Weed Against Speed: Interestingly, Gumbelstob is the name Bryant Gumbel gave his schlong. 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Donte' Stallworth Out Of Jail

    Remember how grumpy you were when you heard that Donte' Stallworth only got 30 days in jail for DUI manslaughter? Well, he was just released after only serving 24 of them. Just in time for a three-day weekend! [ESPN]
    07/10/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Weed Against Speed: BROOKS WAS HERE 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Chad Ochocinco Tweets By His Own Rules

    Ochocinco: "I'm using Twitter during games." NFL: No, you're not. Ochocinco: "Damn NFL and these rules, I am going by my own set of rules, I ain't hurting nobody or getting in trouble, I am putting my foot down!!" [PFT]
    07/09/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Chuck Knoblockhead: What exactly is he going to find to tweet about during Bengals games? There's nothing intelligent to say about a... 1 Responses | Other threads

  • steve mcnair

    The Death Of Steve McNair And The War Against Cliché

    The eulogies to Steve McNair are pouring in from all points on the compass, and one word seems to be showing up again and again. You know which one: "warrior." More »
    07/07/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Civil Negligence: Pat Benatar sees nothing wrong with this. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Long Snapper Pays Price For Saints' Poor Investment Decisions

    Kevin Houser has played in every Saints game since 2000—only hiking the ball on kicks, but still—yet he was abruptly cut last week for no apparent reason. Unless you count failed investments that cost his teammates $2 million. More »
    07/06/09
    19,244
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Hatey McLife: This is the saddest thing to happen to a long snapper, in Louisiana, since Huey's wife attended his funeral. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • horrible

    Steve McNair Found Shot to Death [UPDATE]

    No joke. A Nashville news channel is reporting he was shot to death in downtown Nashville. A female has also been found dead. More obviously as soon as we know anything. Terrible, terrible news. More »
    07/04/09
    31,431
    49

    By Gourmet Spud

    Comment by Avalanche of Rockie Bronco Nuggets: Mddn crs strks gn! 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    College Football's Career Passing Yards Leader Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Video Camera On Roof

    There has to be more to the story than that. And there is! More »
    07/04/09
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    By Gourmet Spud

    Comment by cazart: Dog's gonna need to see your hall pass, brah. more » | Other threads

  • nfl

    New, Fancy-Talking NFLPA Boss Knows His Shakespeare, Young Jeezy

    DeMaurice Smith, the rookie executive director of what's left of the NFLPA, is dropping some serious oratory on his constituents these days, name-checking Hamlet, Nicolas Sarkozy, Napoleon, Iran and Young Jeezy, all in one speech. He's the realest! More »
    07/01/09
    7,688
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Chuck Knoblockhead: "[Hamlet] was a brother, he was father, he was husband, he was a son." One out of four ain't bad. 4 Responses | Other threads

  • golf

    For Tony Romo, Fans Fumble Golf Etiquette

    Tiger Woods teed off today with Tony Romo in his pro-am at Congressional Country Club. In Washington D.C. Spectators don't really like Tony Romo there, so they boo him. But Jessica Simpson — she's OK anywhere. [D.C. Sports Bog]
    07/01/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by UpstateUnderdog: Here's one to make you feel old, old school Starter commercial. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    He's Not A Coffeenerd, But Trent Green Loves His Kids And Niagara Falls

    "It's one thing to play football in front of 80,000 fans on Sundays, but it's quite another to write about it knowing 1.5 million of you are used to a pro like Peter King." [SI.com]
    06/29/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Matt Sussman: NIAGARA FALLS! Slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    The Answer Is None. None More Black

    Athletes want to be musicians. Maybe they're not getting enough groupies on their day job, but the urge for a player to also be a troubadour seems overwhelming. Oftentimes Every time, it's a failure (I'm looking at you, Deion). More »
    06/28/09
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    By Barry Petchesky

    Comment by This.Is.Malcolm: tj/ Billy Mays has died at 50. [www.foxnews.com] /tj 7 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Meet The Next Generation Of C-Team NFL Broadcasters

    Have you ever watched a sixth-string announcing team stumble their way through another awful NFL game,and think, "Do they have some kind of assembly line that churns out these lousy ex-football player analysts?" Well, guess what? They do! More »
    06/25/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Silent_Q: Priest Holmes had to apply for TV boot camp. There were rumors he was into field hockey players. So he applied, basically. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Media Meltdowns

    The Sad, Hilarious Tale Of Elvis Grbac, 1998's "Sexiest Athlete Alive"

    This is an epically comical story courtesy of SI's Jeff Pearlman, that includes the following absurd characters: Rich Gannon, Elvis Grbac, the Kansas City Chiefs, and a dim-witted People magazine photographer. Prepare to feel life-long sympathy for Grbac. More »
    06/25/09
    51,813
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by Youkilis on First: Then, in an even more embarrassing error, People Magazine mixed up Elvis Gerbac with Michael Rappaport. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    When On Hannity, Jay Feely Does As The Hannitys Do

    What's new with Jay Feely? Well, he eagled the par-5 eighth at Liberty National on Monday, and he's all fired up. Oh, and later that day, he went on Hannity and told the nation he's scared of President Obama. More »
    06/23/09
    18,488
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Artie Fufkin: Yea, but he will have to support Sarah Palin in 3 years, so the joke is on him. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Eli and Peyton Enjoy Synchronized Concert-going

    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. More »
    06/20/09
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    By Sarah Schorno

    Comment by MoeGolden: That would be funny if Cajun Boy was Eli 1 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Bernie Kosar is Broke

    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 »
    06/20/09
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    By Sarah Schorno

    Comment by Juancho: Also, while I don't have any inside information, as a Clevelander I can tell you this is completely unsurprising. His... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Travis Henry Leads The League In Illegitimate Children

    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 »
    06/20/09
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    By Sarah Schorno

    Comment by bighead82: 10 moms, 11 kids. Blackjack? 4 Responses | Other threads

  • Media Meltdowns

    Note To Sportswriters: Wide Receivers Aren't Actually Divas

    Don Banks, the Sports Illustrated writer last seen comparing Matt Millen to Dick Nixon in a good way, wonders today why so many wide receivers act like divas. Not to pick on Banks again, but ... More »
    06/19/09
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    By Tommy Craggs

    Comment by Steve U: Meanwhile, CPP researchers ranked abnormally high in the "Willingness to Reach Generalized Conclusions about People Who Have Nothing in Common... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Donte' Stallworth Suspended Indefinitely

    Thus spake Goodell and his vengeance was swift and terrible. You do realize Stallworth's NFL punishment will likely be worse than the one he received from the State Of Florida? [Miami Herald]
    06/18/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Barry Lutz: You do realize Stallworth's NFL punishment will likely be worse than the one he received from the State Of Florida? Yeah,... 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Not So Irrelevant Anymore

    Ryan Succop, a kicker from South Carolina, was the last pick of this year's NFL Draft. He's reportedly about to become a rich, rich man. Like, $1.2 million rich. Who wouldn't trade relevance for cash? [Red Zone]
    06/18/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Cialis Cooper: What makes you think that becoming the punter for the Chiefs makes you relevant? 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    $1.5 Billion Doesn't Go As Far As You Think

    Martellus Bennett takes you on an informative and possibly racist (just against the Chinese, though) tour of the new Cowboys stadium. Hope you like $14 BBQ sandwiches, Dallas fans! Someone has to pay for those video screens. [MartyBTV]
    06/17/09
    8,572
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Bunkie Perkins: 9 bucks for draft beer?! Better be Lonestar. 6 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Injured, Indicted Wide Receiver Would Like More Money

    Denver's Brandon Marshall, whose offseason started with hip surgery and will end with a trial for domestic battery, thinks now would be an excellent time to demand a trade. Who wouldn't want to add those intangibles to their roster? [850KOA]
    06/16/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Phony Gwynn: As a Broncos fan, there is no joke I can read or write that is as big as what this... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Donte Stallworth Makes Plea Deal In DUI Manslaughter Case (UPDATE)

    Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth has reportedly reached an agreement with prosecutors and will plead guilty to DUI manslaughter charges later today. Terms have not been announced, but he is expected to serve jail time. (30 days. Update below.) More »
    06/16/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by BruschisBrewsky: If this guy serves less than 5 years it's a joke. The way our legal system handles DUI's, particularly DUI... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • plaxico burress

    Plaxico Burress Saga Will Never End

    Remember this guy! Captain Sweatpants? Ringing any bells? Well, you may have assumed that he was already in jail or worse (the CFL), but his trial hasn't even started yet. And now it won't until 2010! Did someone say J-E-T-S? More »
    06/15/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by THEGINOCIMOLICONSPIRACY: If Plax signs with the Jets, he has to spend a month in scenic Cortland, NY, which is much worse... 7 Responses | Other threads

  • trent green

    Guy That Enabled Kurt Warner's Career Retires

    As a very, very late bloomer to football, one of my first memories was hearing about Rams quarterback Trent Green down for the count in 1999. More »
    06/13/09
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    By Matt Sussman

    Comment by Chris Hanson's Axe: Yes, this is Deadspin, where we constantly highlight and lament the stupidity and immaturity of today's athletes, so naturally when... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Hines Ward Slowly Turning Into Bill Cosby

    From his interview on NFL Live today. If this guy tries to sell you Jell-O Pudding, just smile politely and slowly back away. [ESPN]
    06/12/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by The S.P.O.R.T.S. Cam: Celebrity bi-racial death match: Hines Ward vs. Derek Jeter, who wins? 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Falcons Officially Release Michael Vick

    I don't understand. Did he do something wrong? [ESPN]
    06/12/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Dany Heatley Speedwagon: Am I wrong or should it just be common sense that wearing a Vick jersey is just in bad taste... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Brad Childress Is Full Of Crap

    Brad Childress came out of hiding today to complain about all those unscrupulous reporters and their unnamed sources who make up lies about Brad Childress and create nothing but trouble. Trouble he could end in two seconds if he'd just pick up the phone. More »
    06/10/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Fogg: Brad Childress and Jim Furyk are my two favorites in the "Guys who look startlingly different when they take their... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Chad Johnson Loves His Quarterback, Uncomfortable Sexual Metaphors

    OchoCinco on his relationship with his Bengal QB: "We're like Brokeback Mountain. I'm going to be with Carson so much in July that I'm going to be the nanny (for his new twins.)" That's not....awkward. [Bengals; PFT]
    06/09/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Innings Eater: I hope Carson is prepared for his kids to get dropped three times a day. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Owen Daniels Uses Facebook To Negotiate New Contract With Texans

    Owen Daniels, Houston Texans tight end and perennial fantasy sleeper, has taken his dissatisfaction with his current contract public to both friends and strangers across America on his Facebook page. More »
    06/09/09
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    By DAULERIO

    Comment by HebrewHammer: Ay dios mios! Facebook en espanol?? 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Ha Ha ... Tom Brady Fell Out Of A Boat

    World's Fanciest Human can't even row a kayak down the Charles River without needing to be rescued from knee-deep water! What's that? Still a good-looking, supermodel-having NFL quarterback? Well....at least I didn't fall out of a boat! [Boston Herald]
    06/09/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by SelfWrighteousMetsFan: Andy Sandberg laughs at his aquatic troubles. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Only One Week Left In The Brett Favre Saga

    Have mercy, the most annoying story in sports will soon be at end! Unless it doesn't end. Which it won't. Because everything Brett Favre does is special and important and you will never be free of his all-seeing ethereal form. More »
    06/08/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Gourmet Spud: I'll be so upset if this bumps David Carradine from the news cycle. 7 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    This Is What You Get For Being A Slacker

    If education is a carrot-and-stick operation, then for students in the Cincinnati, the reward for good grades was a chance to meet the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Marvin Lewis accidentally invited the life of the party instead. Oops! More »
    06/06/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by Jordan_Schafer_Strikeout_Supplier: This is like when WVU accidentally admitted Chris Henry. 5 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Donte Stallworth Pleads Not Guilty To Manslaughter Charges

    Donte Stallworth's lawyer was in court today to plead not guilty to DUI manslaughter charges and will likely try to use the quirks of Florida law to reduce the charge and keep his client out of jail. More »
    06/04/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Torgo Too Long: Ah, Florida DUI laws. The equivalent of the "She was dressed like a slut, she was asking for it"... 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Dallas Cowboys Get What They Want, When They Want It

    Irving, Texas, officials possibly suspect that the Cowboy's practice bubble that collapsed last month may have lacked some structure integrity. (Ya think?) They're fairly confident, however, that anyone other than the Cowboys would never have been allowed to build it. More »
    06/03/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by MarkKelsosMigraine: "probably never was structurally sound enough" This is the same reason so few people can have sex with Ricki Lake. 2 Responses | Other threads

  • Media Meltdowns

    Twitter Posts Aren't Real Journalism, Silly!

    Like many newspaper reporters, Tampa Bay beat writer Rick Stroud uses Twitter to connect with his readers and talk about whatever happens to be on his mind—but if you're stupid enough to take his Twits at face value then that's your own stupid fault. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Doug Dascenzo's Only Fan: CronkitesRite: Totally going to win in Vietnam after Tet (7:34 PM 1968 from web) CrokitesRite: LOL, if I tweet bout Nam... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    Tom Brady Even Heals Better Than A Normal Person

    Brady's surgeon on the quarterback's rehab: "With regard to his recovery of strength, I've never seen anything quite like it. With an average person, it would have taken probably twice as long to get range of motion and strength back." Sweet jeebus, who is this guy? Wolverine? [LA Times]
    06/01/09
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    By Dashiell Bennett

    Comment by Brazil Thrill: "Quick recovery time? Only if you're talking about injuries." --Gisele 2 Responses | Other threads

  • nfl

    A Facebook Dispute, Argued With Ink

    "Falcons OL Quinn Ojinnaka is free on bond after being accused of fighting with his wife over Facebook activity. Police said Ojinnaka's wife confronted him about contact with a female friend on Facebook.... Ojinnaka told police his wife began the fight by attempting to stab him with a pen." [ESPN]
    05/30/09
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    By Ben Cohen

    Comment by MrRedDevil: "contact with a female friend on Facebook" Are people fucking through the interweb now? 7 Responses | Other threads

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