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Wed Feb 10
22 posts in the last 24 hours

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Execution Day For Portsmouth?

In mere hours, Portsmouth FC will go before a London high court and plead for their continued existence. Wins and losses and even relegation don't seem so important anymore. More »

12:00 AM

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By Barry Petchesky

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Terry Out As England Captain

Fabio Capello today stripped John Terry of his captaincy, and will name a replacement as soon as he can find one who hasn't slept with Vanessa Perroncel. [The FA]

02/05/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#soccer

First Spoils Of Terry Court Victory: Premier League Manager's Whorehouse Visit

Remember how an English court said the tabloids weren't barred from reporting on John Terry's private life? That's what we call a precedent. More »

02/05/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#fightsandorboobs

BOOOOOOOBS!-Lady Is Now Auctioning Off Flashing Shirt, Stupid Hat.

You know, cuz she's famoso because of this. In case you missed what this chica is yapping about, you can find her hooter-happy brand of hooliganism right here. (Bowler derby tip to JT's Mustard Factory.) [NSFW]

02/04/10

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By DAULERIO

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John Terry Shouldn't Feel So Special

Vanessa Perroncel didn't just have a fling with John Terry, new reports say. Try three other Chelsea teammates. I don't know if this makes Wayne Bridge feel better or worse. More »

02/04/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#nfl

The Super Bowl: Still The Most Important Thing Ever

There's gnashing of teeth in America and self-congratulations in Europe over a report that the Super Bowl is no longer the most popular sporting event on the planet. Not so fast. Let's not count our broadcast shares before they hatch. More »

02/03/10

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By Barry Petchesky

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Our Captain Nailed His Teammate's Wife First — USA! USA!

John Terry and England may be making headlines now, but only because the sloppy American media missed a big one: John Harkes was dropped from the 1998 World Cup squad because he was having an affair with Eric Wynalda's wife. More »

02/02/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#fightsandorboobs

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBS!!!!!!!!

Courtesy of Jimmy Traina's XXX-tra Mustard Twitter page. [NSFWNSFWNSFW]

02/02/10

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By DAULERIO

#soccer

"John Terry Voted Dad Of The Year" — Headline, June 2009

Just leaving this here. No reason. [Press Association]

01/31/10

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By Barry Petchesky

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Yup, Terry's Secret Lover's Abortion Is Pretty Much Biggest Story Since First Stamford Bridge

When a court overturned an injunction on publishing some John Terry gossip, we thought it was a standard "affair with teammate's girlfriend." But, holy shit. We had no idea. More »

01/31/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#soccer

The Africa Cup Of Nations Will Not Runneth Over

Earlier this month, Togo withdrew from the Africa Cup of Nations when Angolan separatists attacked its team bus with machine guns, killing two delegation members. You would think the African Football Confederation would have sympathy. You would be wrong. More »

01/30/10

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By Ben Cohen

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John Terry's Affair With Teammate's Girl Manages To Explode English Media Law

An English high court has overturned an injunction prohibiting publishing news of Chelsea and national team captain John Terry's affair with a teammate's girlfriend. Forget the shitshow this will cause the Lions; the ramifications for the press are huge. More »

01/29/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#duan

Charlie Davies's Mutant Healing Factor, Cont'd

Charlie Davies, having survived a car accident that required doctors to peel off his face, is not only training again but, as a reader reports, he's playing $5/$10 no-limit hold 'em well into the whiskey hours. I like this guy. More »

01/26/10

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By Tommy Craggs

#soccer

Charlie Davies Has A Mutant Healing Factor, Gnarliest Scar Ever

U.S. striker Charlie Davies is not only jogging again but talking seriously about playing in the World Cup, an incredible bit of news when you remember that, four months ago, he was in a single-car accident that looked like this. More »

01/25/10

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By Tommy Craggs

#scary

Paraguayan Soccer Star Shot In Head, Crime Scene Photos Hit Twitter

Salvador Cabañas—a striker for Paraguay's World Cup team—was shot in the head last night in Mexico. He is in critical condition, with the bullet still lodged in his brain, but that's not going to stop ghoulish rubbernecking. More »

01/25/10

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By Dashiell Bennett

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Galácticos Go Dark

Lights went out for 80 minutes during Real Madrid's friendly with an Albanian side. Local fans, perhaps conscious that we don't have any good Albanian jokes, threw lighters on the field during the blackout. [Reuters]

01/20/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#wakeupdeadspin

That's Got To Be At Least A Yellow Card

Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day. More »

01/19/10

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By Dashiell Bennett

#soccer

Just In Case Group Play Gets A Little Stabby

South Africa is going to do everything in its power to make the World Cup safe for visitors. But it never pays to take chances, and now you can buy stab-proof body armor emblazoned with your country's flag. More »

01/15/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#soccer

No One In The Premier League Has Any Money

One team is having broadcast revenue payments withheld to cover their debts. One manager might have been paid via offshore accounts to avoid taxes. And Manchester United could be forced to sell off Old Trafford itself. More »

01/14/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#soccer

Hicks Jr. Out At Anfield

Tom Hicks Jr. resigned as Liverpool director after those embarrassing emails came to light. Just goes to show the only acceptable time to use "fuck face" is on Billy Ripken's baseball card. [Guardian]

01/11/10

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By Barry Petchesky

#soccer

"Blow Me F**k Face" — Great Moments In Fan Relations

Tom Hicks Jr., the Texas and Liverpool exec, might be rethinking his decision to make his contact info public after a foulmouthed response to one concerned fan. We've got the emails. More »

01/10/10

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By Barry Petchesky

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