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more about #television more comments → Hit Bull Win Steak: When did Bryant Gumbel start morphing into Bil Cosby from the "Himself" comedy tour? more » ClintonPortishead: Battista set up an amazing arrangement where ... Donaghy never had to pay out on losses—he was only rewarded for his wins. So he married him? more » Theodore Donald Kerabatsos: Remember the sports fan lobbying group that you're supposed to love and/or be scared of? No. - Ted Johnson #sportsfancoalition more » Clarence Rosario: Egads! They link to Deadspin. Who's in whose pocket? #sportsfancoalition more » MarkKelsosMigraine: I would trust the Board of Directors more if the first letters of their names were lowercase like bell hooks. #sportsfancoalition more » Chris Hanson's Axe: First of all, the buttons on the right are way too big. I want to read your site, not donate my first-born. The color scheme is terrible. Dirty grey ... more » ClintonPortishead: Well, this is what the Sport Fuckers Co-op gets for procrastinating. more » MattinglysSideburns: I predict that their influence will extend somewhere in between that of the Disciples of Apocalypse and the Nation of Domination. #sportsfancoalition more » Artie Fufkin: I'm a sports fan! Please tell me more! #sportsfancoalition more » Civil Negligence: As a member, the "Est. 2009" gives me a warm sense of pride and tradition. #sportsfancoalition more » Chris Hanson's Axe: The Sports Fans Coalition has an actual working website now and in this day and age that make you legit. So Deadspin is only half-legit? #whatthefuc... more » ScientificMapp: or decide to take a lot of Congresspeople out to lunch And they'll all order the pork. Am I right, people? #sportsfancoalition more » MarkKelsosMigraine: Clearly these people have an agenda. Oh, wait, they admit that on their "agenda" page? I don't trust them one bit. #sportsfancoalition more » MarkKelsosMigraine: Thank God morbid obesity is not a problem with internet commenters. Right, guys? I don't qualify for life insurance. #derekjeter more » Juancho: Hey bitches, pinstripes are slimming. #derekjeter more » -
#nba
Tim Donaghy's Gambling Buddy Would Like To Imply A Few Things
Bryant Gumbel's "Real Sports" caught up with Jimmy Battista, the recovering drug/gambling addict who bankrolled Tim Donaghy's awesome NBA bets and went to jail for it. He now has a few sinister insinuations he'd like to get off his chest. More » -
#followup
Sports Fan Coalition Is An Actual Thing Now
Remember the sports fan lobbying group that you're supposed to love and/or be scared of? It really exists now. So feel free to panic and/or stick it to the man. More » -
#wakeupdeadspin
World Series Omens Yankee Fans Don't Want To See
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to tips@deadspin.com. Subject: Morning crap. More » -
#television
Mike Tyson Opens Up To Oprah
When it's time for a teary-eyed confession, it's time for Oprah! Mike Tyson sat down for the full-hour today to talk about his daughter, prison, biting Evander Holyfield, and what a tremendous bitch-on-wheels Robin Givens was. Don't forget the crying.... More » -
#nfl
What Michael Vick Needs Now Is More Media Exposure
Speaking of racially charged topics, Michael Vick is going to have a reality show on BET. (Sorry, a "docu-series.") Is this just a re-run of the one we've been watching on ESPN for last two-and-a-half years? [LATimes/700 Level] -
#nhl
Ice Dancing With The Goons
For reasons not yet explained by science, Dancing With The Stars is a phenomenal television success. But what if you added the possibility of dangerous neck slashings and more black eyes? Wouldn't you watch that even harder? More » -
#listings
What to Watch Today
Just because we're never afraid to be too servicey, here's a rundown of some notable televised sporting events today, starting with college football. More » -
#erinandrews
When Erin Met Oprah
The much-discussed Erin Andrews-Oprah Winfrey interview aired today and now that Oprah has done her Oprah thing the door is probably officially closed on this matter. More » -
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#nfl
No One In Jacksonville Will Be Forced To Watch The Jaguars
Twelve NFL teams could be affected by blackout rules this year—only three teams had blackouts last season—including Jacksonville, where local television may end up broadcasting zero home games. It's still better than living in Tallahassee. [SBJ] -
#nfl
This Is Why NFL Players Die Young
There was a very telling sequence in last night's excellent episode of Hard Knocks that perfectly illustrates the culture of "toughness" that ultimately dooms so many football players to retirements filled with crippling, life-altering pain. More » -
#television
Take A Bite Of Carson Palmer's Smoked Sausage
Oh, the majesty and mystery of the low-budget local celebrity athlete TV endorsement. [Next Round] -
#nfl
What To Expect From "Hard Knocks: Cincinnati Bengals"
The Cincinnati Bengals are not quite the trainwreck they once were, but everyone is still hoping for some kind of entertainment value out of this year's edition of HBO's "Hard Knocks" docudrama. Don't get your hopes up. More » -
#badideas
Terrible Ratings Won't Stop Onslaught Of Sports Reality Shows
There have been a lot of sports-themed reality shows on TV lately—Superstars, Fourth and Long, The T.O. Show, etc.—and they all have two things in common. They are terrible and people hate them. So let's greenlight some more! More » -
#television
"Assault In The Ring" Reminds You To Hate Boxing Forever
You may have already seen the HBO documentary "Assault In The Ring," but if you haven't yet, put it on your to-do list. Just in case you've forgotten that boxing is filled, top to bottom, with unbelievable scumbags. More » -
#mediameltdowns
Fox's Shepard Smith Explains McNair Case: "Dying Is Not Illegal"
Mike Florio stopped by Shepard Smith's show today to explain the Ben Roethlisberger case to Republicans, but first, Shep had to explain the Steve McNair case. Did you know that getting shot in the head is not a crime? More » -
#thesuperstars
Terrell Owens Suddenly Remembers He Has This Thing He Has To Be At
I was surprised to learn "The Superstars" was actually on last night, opposite the All-Star Pregame. (Counterprogramming!) Thanks to the magic of time travel, I have learned that the episode was way more pointless than usual. More » -
#television
Jim Cramer Was Wrong About Lenny Dykstra, Everything Else
Jon Stewart would like to remind everyone that financial "expert" Jim Cramer endorsed Lenny Dykstra as "one of the great ones in this business." And the business he was referring to was not "collecting tobacco juice." More » -
#television
Baseball Wives Teaches Your Wife About "Road Beef"
The E! True Hollywood Story is documentary TV for people who don't really want to know about what actually goes on in the world. So why is it educating our nation's moms about the concept of "road beef"? More » -
#espn
ESPN: The British Invasion
ESPN is creating a new UK-based channel in order to broadcast the live Premier League matches they now own the rights to. If "First Take" ends up on the schedule, this could destroy the NATO alliance. [Guardian, via Sports Hernia] -
#thesuperstars
Lisa Leslie: Expect Bricks
The Superstars was only an hour this week! (Stupid Michael Jackson tributes.) But could they pack 90 minutes of excitement into just one tiny action-packed primetime block? Who likes missed lay-ups? More »
