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Wed Feb 10
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Watch The Tebow Ad Now: Much Ado About Nothing (Update: With Behind The Scenes Commentary)

And, here it is. After much kicking and screaming, it turns out to be wholly innocuous, with an invite to read "the full story" on their website. Now go send Craggs some hate mail. More »

02/07/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#superbowlbountyhunt

Super Bowl Bounty Hunt: Washington Fat Cat Edition

Political watchdog ProPublica is holding their own Super Bowl shame-off. They want photos of Congresspeople and lobbyists whooping it up in Miami, possibly on your dime! We will double whatever they're paying. (Maximum value: $2.32.)

02/03/10

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By Dashiell Bennett

#lastnightswinner

Last Night's Winner: Clappers

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like those who enjoy giving standing ovations every time they hear something they like. Try this in your regular life today and see how it goes. More »

01/28/10

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By Dashiell Bennett

#mma

Also Not A Fan Of Socialized Medicine: Brock Lesnar

The UFC Champ just got over a nasty case of diverticulitis, no thanks to Canada. In a move sure to upset half our nation and all of theirs, Lesnar trashed universal health care and called Canada "a Third World country." More »

01/21/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#politics

Oh, Go F*ck Yourself, Curt Schilling

"They were up three games to none," Schilling tells Bryan Curtis, analogizing Massachusetts' special election to that one year when he had an owie on his foot, "and there was no possible way they were going to lose four straight."

01/20/10

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By Tommy Craggs

#lastnightswinner

Last Night's Winner: Massholes

In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like Curt Schilling's boy toy, Scott Brown, who posthumously kicked Ted Kennedy's health care loving butt. This is exactly like the American Revolution, but more annoying. More »

01/20/10

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By Dashiell Bennett

#politics

Everything In NE Is About The Red Sox, Even Politics

Martha Coakley is Massachusetts's attorney general. She wants to fill Ted Kennedy's vacant senate seat. She thinks that Curt Schilling is a Yankees fan. This does not bode well for her candidacy. More »

01/17/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#politics

Craig James Has Picked An Excellent Time To Get Into Politics

James, the ESPN analyst who has not yet pissed off the entire state of Texas, is apparently eyeing Kay Bailey Hutchison's seat in the Senate. Don't laugh. The man has plenty of experience appealing to the largess of wealthy donors. More »

01/08/10

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By Tommy Craggs

#nfl

Glenn Beck Is (Gasp!) Right About Football Helmets

Professional lunatic Glenn Beck has argued—based on this article in the Wall Street Journal—that football helmets are evil, because they make players reckless and, eventually, crippled. It's pains me to say so....but he has a point. More »

12/16/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#kevinjohnson

Kevin Johnson's Fiancée Accused Of Covering Up His Shady Past

"A congressional investigation of the volunteer organization AmeriCorps contains charges that D.C. schools chief Michelle Rhee handled "damage control" after allegations of sexual misconduct against her now fiance, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson..."[Washington Examiner]

11/20/09

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By DAULERIO

#nba

Chris Dudley Will Rebuild Oregon Brick By Brick

The former NBA "big man" is running for governor of Oregon, as a Republican. "He's a solid guy, and Oregonians know that." If by "solid," you mean he played the post like he had lead feet, then yeah. [AP]

11/06/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#politics

Jackie Robinson A Republican Hero, Say Republicans

One of the most asked questions we here at Deadspin get is "If Jackie Robinson were alive today, how would he vote?" Well, someone's offered an answer. More »

10/13/09

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By Barry Petchesky

#politics

WWE's Linda McMahon Scores Key Endorsement In Actual, Not-Fake Senate Bid

McMahon, wife of Vince, CEO of WWE, enemy of budget deficits, is running for Chris Dodd's Senate seat. "Connecticut needs Linda McMahon," says former wrestler Lanny "The Genius" Poffo. "She is the opposite of Nancy Pelosi." Senton bomb! [Daily Beast]

09/17/09

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By Tommy Craggs

#mediameltdowns

Click here to read <em>National Review</em> Guy Continues Dumb Crusade Against Imaginary Scourge Of Lefty Sportswriters

National Review Guy Continues Dumb Crusade Against Imaginary Scourge Of Lefty Sportswriters

Whiny Jay Nordlinger is now soliciting examples of mean old press-box commies mixing partisan politics with sports. He says he's making an "omnium-gatherum," which is Latin for "butt plug." [NRO]

09/08/09

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By Tommy Craggs

#politics

Curt Schilling Says Possible Senate Bid "Not For Laughs"

"I have no ambition to enter into a life of politics," Schilling blogs. But for when he does, Curt's conveniently laid out his positions for MA voters on everything from gun control to gay marriage. [38 pitches]

09/08/09

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By Nash Landesman

#mediameltdowns

Click here to read <em>National Review</em> Guy Is Tired Of All Those Lefty Sportswriters Who Don't Really Exist

National Review Guy Is Tired Of All Those Lefty Sportswriters Who Don't Really Exist

Whiny Jay Nordlinger's had it up to here with those ragingly liberal sportswriters (that's you, Comrade Cannizzaro!) always spilling politics in his sports. "Why do they have to flick some mud into your banana split?" he writes, from Neptune. [NRO]

09/03/09

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By Tommy Craggs

#politics

Curt Schilling Not Done Promoting Curt Schilling

Sure, Curt Schilling has all the trappings of a politician: he's a smug, self-righteous blowhard with a penchant for fondling other people's wives. But is he shameless or delusional enough to gun for Teddy K's vacant Senate seat? More »

09/02/09

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By Nash Landesman

#nfl

GOP Is The Preferred Party Of Most Ex-NFLers

Congressman J.C. Watts opines: "The values that Republicans espouse in terms of capitalism, free enterprise, responsibility, working hard, sacrifice and commitment – that message probably resonates with the majority of athletes a lot more."[Politico.com]

08/16/09

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By DAULERIO

#politics

Lou Holtz's Last Foray Into Politics Didn't Go So Well

"I will have nothing to do with politics," Lou Holtz declared in 1983, assuring his new bosses in Minnesota that his days of endorsing race-baiting gasbags for Senate were over. Now he wants to run for Congress. Flip-flop! More »

08/05/09

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By Tommy Craggs

#boxing

Congress Ends Racism 90 Years Too Late

Both the House and Senate have passed a resolution pardoning former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson for doin' it with white chicks. In a related story, Jack Johnson is still dead. [ESPN]

07/30/09

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By Dashiell Bennett

#politics

Back And To The Far Right: A Different View Of Obama's First Pitch

The National Review's Andy McCarthy summons the ghost of Jim Garrison. You know you're in for a treat when the bizarre claim that "the sports press is among the media's leftiest precincts" is the sanest thing in here. [NRO]

07/15/09

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By Tommy Craggs

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