• NFL

    Bookie Mom's Big Day And Other Fallout From The Steelers-Chargers Debacle

    Since football fans don't have much else to do between Monday and (now) Thursday nights, there's still plenty to talk about when it comes to that crazy Pittsburgh-San Diego game that changed the face of gambling sports for ever. Of course, just because we're talking about it, doesn't mean we're "talking" about it ... we're just talking about it. Know what I'm talking about? More »

    12:30 PM on Wed Nov 19 2008
    By Dashiell Bennett
    16,318 views, 55 comments

    Most discussed Sarcastro: Time elapsed until I wanted to punch her: 12 seconds. more »

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    Bad Call Costs Steelers Fans $32 Million

    Update: See the "official" live SportsCenter response below. If you were one of the NFL fans waiting in the fading late afternoon light for the San Diego Chargers to be put out of their misery yesterday, you may have seen a rather unusual ending to the game at Heinz Field. With his team already ahead by one, Pittsburgh's Troy Polamalu intercepted a pathetic attempt at a miracle play and scored an exclamation point touchdown as time expired. Even though the clock read zero and there was no other possible outcome to the game than a Steelers victory, the referees kept everyone on the field for several minutes to launch an automatic review of the play, called a phantom penalty that did not happen—officials admitted after the game that the call was incorrect—and took the touchdown off the scoreboard. Not a huge deal, until you remember that the Steelers were five-point favorites and reversal meant that they went from not covering the spread to covering and back again thanks to a shady replay review on an otherwise pointless play. More »

    10:30 AM on Mon Nov 17 2008
    By Dashiell Bennett
    16,958 views, 64 comments

    Most discussed caltetra: The greater concern here is the penalty differential: 13 penalties for 115 yards against the Steelers, while a lowly TWO more »

  • NFL

    The Smart Money Was On The Chargers Last Night

    Brett Favre on Monday night, against the Chargers? Once upon a time, that was the lock of all locks; Favre always comes up big on Monday, and had beaten San Diego five straight times since 1993. But Brett is wearing a different shade of green now, I'm afraid. As we can see in the photo here, he's playing for an organization which is somewhat, um, challenged. Favre was sacked three times and intercepted twice, including a 52-yard return for a touchdown by Antonio Cromartie. Chargers win 48-29? Surely you Jets! More »

    9:15 AM on Tue Sep 23 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    7,090 views, 54 comments

    Most discussed ghostsoftheSCupcountry: Jets fans: At least as smart as there QB since 1963! more »

  • NFL

    All Of The Lateral Flys In The World Could Not Make Ed Hochuli Feel Better Right Now

    After Sunday's spastic whistle-blowing by big-armed referee Ed Hochuli cost the San Diego Chargers a victory in their shootout against Denver, the NFL has acted swiftly and strongly, downgrading the 19-year veteran for his error, which could impact his playoff game status and possibly his career. The NFL Referees Association issued a statement to the AP and is standing by Hochuli, trying their best to not let one of their most popular referees have an entire career blemished by his one atrocious call. And Hochuli is apparently going out of his way to apologize to furious San Diegans everywhere, many of whom bombarded him with emails at his law firm, according to the San Diego Tribune. In fact, Hochuli has reportedly responded to many fans with this email message where he gets all William Styron on everyone's asses. More »

    3:00 PM on Tue Sep 16 2008
    By DAULERIO
    13,843 views, 76 comments

    Most discussed TheStarterWife: Really. If the league fired every ref that has blown a call in their career, games would be soon be more »

  • NFL

    When The Whistle Blows

    Pity the poor secretary who trudges in to work this morning at the law offices of Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. in Phoenix. Being crushed by an avalanche of fax paper when you open the door is no way to die. Chargers fans spent Sunday evening posting Ed Houchli's work email and phone number all across the internets, which should make for a fun work week at the office. Of course by now you're familiar with the NFL official's big blunder; a moment of NFL Tourette's during the final two minutes of the Denver-San Diego game on Sunday. Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer blew an early whistle on Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler, changing a fumble into an incomplete pass and costing the Chargers the victory. More »

    9:15 AM on Mon Sep 15 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    6,808 views, 52 comments

    Most discussed Colorado Handball Runner-up: awful call yes... but denver still had to convert a 4th down from the 10 yard line (instead of the more »

  • NFL

    Shawne Merriman Decides Playing With A Mangled Knee Might Not Be The Best Idea For A Long Career

    “It felt good,” linebacker Shawne Merriman said of his left knee. “But with that adrenaline going, you never really know. Over the next couple of days, I'll assess how I feel. As of right now, I'm getting ready for Game 2.” More »

    10:15 AM on Wed Sep 10 2008
    By DAULERIO
    4,063 views, 39 comments

  • NFL Season Previews

    NFL Season Previews: San Diego Chargers

    The NFL season has officially started, so it's time to finish the impassioned season previews from various writers, bloggers, diehard fans, cooks, TV personalities, and numerous other walks of life whom consider football the only sport worth watching. Clearly, these previews will be running until, oh, the first round of the wild card playoffs based on how quickly they've been coming in. More »

    1:00 PM on Sun Sep 7 2008
    By DAULERIO
    1,207 views, 13 comments

    Most discussed TracyHamandEggs!: What the fuck just happened to Brady. My phone just blew up more »

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    Ryan Leaf Cleans Out The Attic Of Tearful Regret

    Was it really 10 years ago that the Indianapolis Colts made the fateful decision to draft Peyton Manning over Ryan Leaf in the NFL draft? To mark the occasion, Leaf is showing off his No. 16 Colts jersey — yep, one such exists — which he found while rummaging through some personal belongings recently. More »

    4:30 PM on Thu May 15 2008
    By Rick Chandler
    9,365 views, 115 comments

    Latest by ReggieDunlop: Wesley Snipes tax returns. more »

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    Steroids Still Working For Shawne Merriman

    Tonight, we assume you are being good Americans and going out on the town to spend, therefore fortifying our flagging economy. However, if you are one of those recluses who spend your Friday night at home getting stoned and watching Animal Planet — and by "Animal Planet," we mean "reruns of Mad Money," we encourage you to flip the Tivo to NBC, for the Miss USA Pageant. Why? Well, because you're kind of creepy. But also: Because Shawne Merriman is one of the judges!. More »

    6:00 PM on Fri Apr 11 2008
    By Leitch
    8,427 views, 15 comments

    Latest by Pete Gaines: They put quotes around "activist" for Heather Mills but not "comedian" for Rob Schneider? more »

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    Why Take A Home Game Away From The Saints?

    The NFL announced yesterday that next year's Wembley Stadium in London game will be between the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers. This makes sense — perhaps we'll get a Reggie Bush giant robot — but we don't quite understand: Why are the Saints the home team? More »

    2:20 PM on Mon Jan 28 2008
    By Leitch
    6,969 views, 88 comments

    Latest by Creepmouse: @Lindsey Lohan's Left Boob: Yes. Also: Buccaneers: Orange-on-orange uniformsRedskins: Dan Schneider more »