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more about #sad more comments → formerly Chief Wahoo: No jokes here, back in the pre-net days The National was a revelation for sports nerds, and Spy was reallllly fucking funny. I got to drink with Walt... more » Karlifornia: The National I already told you, Paul Shirley. I don't fucking care what music you're listening to. more » ScientificMapp: His column about the Tuck Rule Game in 2002 was especially poignant. more » Karlifornia: Dean Meminger should really think about putting himself on double secret probation after these wacky hijinks. more » Phintastic: I don't know if this story is supposed to make you feel good about humanity or terrible It did both, actually. more » Chris Hanson's Axe: Muhammad Ali still calls dibs on the brain. more » Theodore Donald Kerabatsos: I guess none of us should be surprised now if Lance Armstrong ends up having a Latino child. more » Steve U: Max Kellerman thinks that 8 usable organs was a "good, solid performance," but that Rodriguez will need to "show a bit more pizazz" in his next death ... more » NotMyFirstRo-Day-O: Not all transplants go over so swimmingly: more » Civil Negligence: Going off that photo: is bantamweight 100 lbs or less? more » Hit Bull Win Steak: I want to donate my organ after I die but I'm afraid the guy who gets it will only know how to play Lady of Spain more » sir_pantsalot: There is no shortage of hispanic boxers so why is everyone upset? more » ClintonPortishead: I think before we praise this, we need some further information about the recipients. Namely, were any of them Yankees fans? more » MarkKelsosMigraine: who had beaten Kennedy once as an amateur. Same went for Sam Giancana. more » Spielman: Sign your organ donor cards, assholes. more » -
#sad
Another Eulogy For The National
Bud Shaw has a nice reminiscence of his time at The National, the short-lived sports daily over which media people of a certain age get understandably wistful, at least when they're not getting wistful over Spy. [Mental Floss] -
#sad
Mike Penner Remembered, As He Should Be: A Journalist
Do yourself a favor and read the Times' obituary of Mike Penner. A sad end for someone so obviously conflicted about their life. [LA Times] -
#sad
Ex-Knick Finds Out That Crack Can Kill
Dean Meminger is in critical condition after a fire that investigators say was caused by a crack pipe. Several recently-used crack pipes were found in Meminger's apartment. Ruh-roh. More » -
#sad
Boxer's Death Creates Life For Others
Fighter Francisco "Paco" Rodriguez died from a brain injury suffered during a 10-round match last Friday, but his donated organs saved the lives of eight people, including his own uncle, who was on the waiting list for a kidney transplant. More » -
#sad
Jenn Sterger Says Goodbye To Some Old Friends
"In an effort to reinvent myself, in a cut throat industry that was becoming more and more competitive the deeper I swam, I made the decision to go against the grain and remove my implants." Courage, America. Courage. [Officially...Jenn] -
#nba
Antoine Walker Did Not Manage His Money Well
In 12 years, Antoine Walker made roughly 55 million NBA dollars (after taxes, but not counting endorsement deals.) Yet, he has over $4 million in unpaid debts and faces felony check fraud charges. How the hell did that happen? More » -
#thed
It's Still Cold
First, three runners die during yesterday's marathon. Now, the WNBA's Shock are leaving for Tulsa. How da' fuck we sposed to keep peace? [DetroitNews] -
#sad
Sad News Out Of Storrs
UConn cornerback Jasper Howard was stabbed to death after a school-sponsored dance at the student union. [Courant] -
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#sad
This Man Died 27 Points Too Early
An 89-year-old Lincoln man emerged from a coma to fulfill his last wish - to watch Nebraska play Missouri before dying. The worst part - he lost consciousness before NU's fourth quarter comeback. [World Herald] -
#sad
U.S. Striker Charlie Davies In Surgery After Serious Car Accident (UPDATE)
The national team's promising 23-year-old forward was apparently involved in this grim one-car accident along the George Washington Parkway, which ripped an SUV in half. One woman died at the scene. Davies' injuries are reportedly not life-threatening. More » -
#nhl
Theo Fleury Admits He Was Abused By Junior Coach
Hockey observers had long suspected that something was not right with former Calgary star Theo Fleury and now he admits in a new book what they knew all along—he was sexually abused by youth hockey coach Graham James. More » -
#mlb
Chuck Knoblauch Arrested For Assault
The former major leaguer was charged with choking his common law wife and hitting her in the face. I think it's safe to say he didn't hit her with a baseball. (Hey, at least I didn't mention the steroids!) [KARE11] -
#mlb
The Last Days Of Sal Fasano
SI Writer Jeff Pearlman goes back to the Fasano well for the most depressing piece yet. Sal's now 38, and struggling: "You can't help but question your sanity. You're driven by one thing — hope."[SI] -
#nfl
The Charles Rogers Comeback Hits Another Snag
The former Spartan/Lion was found slumped over in his Mercedes—which was running and still in gear—and was arrested for DUI last night. Or DU Parking. Clearly, he was too drunk to be drunk driving. [Fox] -
#nfl
Harrison Accuser Dies From Gunshot Wounds
Dwight Dixon, the man who accused Marvin Harrison of shooting him back in 2008, was shot again this July and never regained consciousness. He died on Friday. No charges have been filed in either case. [Philly Daily News] -
#sad
And You Thought Your Favorite Player Had A Bad Game
Seconds after scoring an own goal, a Czech soccer player suffered a fatal heart attack on the field. So cut your guys a little slack if they go 0-5 tonight. [AFP via Dirty Tackle] -
#sad
Ernie Harwell Diagnosed With Incurable Cancer
"We don't know how long this lasts. It could be a year, it could be much less than a year, much less than a half a year. Who knows? Whatever's in store, I'm ready for a new adventure." [Free Press] -
#highschoolfootball
A Rough Night For Alabama High School Football
A head coach and a referee died in two separate incidents during the opening night of high school football in Alabama on Friday. More » -
#sad
Unfortunate Dog Dies Ironic Death
The CEO of Richmond SPCA, a very outspoken critic of local boy Michael Vick, lost her family dog to kidney failure after he was left in the backseat of her car for four hours. Uh boy.... [Times-Dispatch/MidwestVoices(via)/700 Level] -
#mlb
Chipper Jones' Death Ranch Claims Another Victim
A illegal immigrant was found dead on the Texas property owned by the Larry Jones family. (It's eight miles from the Rio Grande and 124 degrees. Do the math.) Unrelated: The Braves have hired new hitting coach Anton Chigurh. [Journal-Constitution]
