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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 »
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By Gourmet SpudComment by Avalanche of Rockie Bronco Nuggets: Mddn crs strks gn! 6 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By Gourmet SpudComment by bkuehnle: I'm surprised the Free Safety didn't read his eyes during his 3 step drop back and take it to the... more » | Other threads
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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 »
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By Tommy CraggsComment 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
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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]
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By Ben CohenComment by UpstateUnderdog: Here's one to make you feel old, old school Starter commercial. + Watch video 7 Responses | Other threads
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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]
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By Ben CohenComment by Matt Sussman: NIAGARA FALLS! Slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch... 2 Responses | Other threads
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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.OftentimesEvery time, it's a failure (I'm looking at you, Deion). More »
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Comment by This.Is.Malcolm: tj/ Billy Mays has died at 50. [www.foxnews.com] + Watch video /tj 7 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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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
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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.
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By DAULERIOComment by Youkilis on First: Then, in an even more embarrassing error, People Magazine mixed up Elvis Gerbac with Michael Rappaport. 5 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By Ben CohenComment 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
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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 » -
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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 »
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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
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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 » -
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 »
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By Tommy CraggsComment 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
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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]
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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
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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]
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By Ben CohenComment by Cialis Cooper: What makes you think that becoming the punter for the Chiefs makes you relevant? 5 Responses | Other threads
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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]
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Comment by Bunkie Perkins: 9 bucks for draft beer?! Better be Lonestar. 6 Responses | Other threads
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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]
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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
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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. Termshave not been announced,but he is expected to serve jail time. (30 days. Update below.) More »
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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
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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 »
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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
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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 »
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By Matt SussmanComment 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
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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]
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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
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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
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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 »
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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
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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]
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Comment by Innings Eater: I hope Carson is prepared for his kids to get dropped three times a day. 5 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By DAULERIOComment by HebrewHammer: Ay dios mios! Facebook en espanol?? 3 Responses | Other threads
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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]
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Comment by SelfWrighteousMetsFan: Andy Sandberg laughs at his aquatic troubles. 5 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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Comment by Gourmet Spud: I'll be so upset if this bumps David Carradine from the news cycle. 7 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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By Ben CohenComment by Jordan_Schafer_Strikeout_Supplier: This is like when WVU accidentally admitted Chris Henry. 5 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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Comment by Torgo's Executive Powder: Ah, Florida DUI laws. The equivalent of the "She was dressed like a slut, she was asking for it"... 2 Responses | Other threads
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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 »
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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
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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 »
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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
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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]
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Comment by Brazil Thrill: "Quick recovery time? Only if you're talking about injuries." --Gisele 2 Responses | Other threads
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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]
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By Ben CohenComment by MrRedDevil: "contact with a female friend on Facebook" Are people fucking through the interweb now? 7 Responses | Other threads
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nfl
Your Wealth, Now In Wayne Chrebet's Bare Hands
SUBJECT: Wayne Chrebet: FROM: [redacted]@citi.com. "Saw this yesterday, only my firm would hire an ex nfl player who retired because of too many concussions. IMAGINE THE FINANCIAL ADVICE HE COULD GIVE! Please do not attach my name to this, I'd get fired." [Bloomberg]
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By Ben CohenComment by BuddyGuyMontag: Let's see, what's more stupid: Citi hiring Wayne Chrebet, a popular name who has passed his Series exams to do the... 5 Responses | Other threads
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nfl
Jets Sued For Manipulating Ticket Prices By Men Who Wanted Jets Tickets, For Some Reason
Three men are suing the Jets for manipulating seat-license prices in an auction. The plaintiffs would have an excellent case, I think, if their judgment and credibility weren't immediately called into question by the fact that they were trying to buy Jets seat licenses. In an auction. More »
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Dany Heatley Speedwagon: Ummm free market economy motherfuckers? Supply and demand? I'm sorry that your useless punch clock existence has not provided you... 6 Responses | Other threads
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nfl
Patriots Team Up With State Lotto; NFL Conveniently Forgets That It Pretends To Hate Gambling
Remember the NFL's feigned outrage over sports gambling in Delaware? All that sanctimonious stuff about tarnishing the game's image and leading children to degenerate lives of laying the points with the Pats on the road? Well, apparently none of that applies to state-run lotteries. More » -
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Raiders Come To Terms With Fast, Toolsy Budget Airliner
The Raiders are teaming up with "low-budget, long-haul" Air Asia X and sticking their logo on the tailfin of an aircraft, now dubbed the "Commitment To Excellence" plane. A sad metaphor waiting to happen. [Examiner]
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By Tommy CraggsComment by Barry Lutz: But holy shit, look at the size of that TV. 7 Responses | Other threads
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nfl
Fake Ben Roethlisberger Has Internet Cancer
Terrible news, everybody. The cyber weirdo who is trolling the internet pretending to be Ben Roethlisberger has imaginary cancer. There's a PayPal link below where you can help send him an virtual bouquet of AOL sign-up CDs. More »
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Comment by HockeyMountain: Mormans have been fooling people for years with a fake testament. 5 Responses | Other threads
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nfl
The NFL's Alarming DUI Problem
Interesting story by Yahoo's Josh Peter about the NFL's most under-reported problem: "At least 73 players on NFL rosters during the 2008 season have been arrested on charges of driving under the influence..."Yahoo!]
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By DAULERIOComment by CitizenStrange: Possibly the cops are slightly less starstruck/corrupt now. Paul Hornung probably got away with hundreds if not thousands of "Thanks for... 11 Responses | Other threads
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nfl
Mark Sanchez Got More Than Free Trunks Out Of That Photo Shoot
You know Jets hunk Mark Sanchez and Hilary Rhoda, that super duper model who he was rubbing up against in his GQ photo shoot? Yeah, they're totally doing it now. [NY Post]
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Comment by wonderlic---myballs: Hey Mark, Pete Rose called and wants his leg hair back. 13 Responses | Other threads
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