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License Plate Guy Hates The Cowboys And Has The Banal Novelty License Plates To Prove It

Dylan Murphy — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:50:26 EST

Your morning roundup for Jan. 2, the day we learned you're not that tall. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors. More »

Meanwhile, The New York Post Goes All New York Post On A-Rod

Barry Petchesky — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:55:00 EDT

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Working on his golf game? Check. Mystery blonde? Check. Series of pictures purchased from a photo agency, slapped with a few words about how Alex Rodriguez didn't play good baseball and how he should feel bad about it all winter, and trumpeted as a Post exclusive? You better believe it. More »

This Evening: LOLMets, Now With Rookies Dressed As Cheerleaders

Dom Cosentino — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:50:00 EDT

Your p.m. roundup for Sept. 19, the day we learned sperm banks discriminated against redheads with impunity. Photo of Justin Turner via Busted Coverage. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors. More »

Why Some Writers Won't Vote Derek Jeter To The Hall Of Fame

Barry Petchesky — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:40:18 EDT

Sam Borden's got a column on SI.com today, idly wondering if Jeter will become the first player in history to be unanimously elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. It's a question that shouldn't matter because HOF voting is so flaky — Tom Seaver has the highest percentage of any electee — but it does, because it's baseball and Derek Jeter and the only conversations left are about his legacy. More »

The Chris Sheridan-Peter Vecsey Blood Feud Enters Court, Hilariously

Luke O'Brien — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:15:47 EDT

Journalism fight! Journalism fight! Let's all throw spicy language and felt-tip pens at one another! Yesterday, ESPN's Chris Sheridan sued the New York Post's Peter Vecsey and his employer for libel in NY State Supreme Court. The bone of contention was a "scandalous diatribe" (to quote the complaint) that the "vituperative" Vecsey wrote on December 14, 2010. Its subject: that Sheridan was full of hooey for reporting two days earlier that Carmelo Anthony had told the Nuggets he'd only agree to sign a contract extension if he were traded to the Knicks. More »

Your 2:30 P.M. Favre Update

Brian Hickey — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:30:00 EDT

Of all the headlines created in regards to the Brett Favre/Jenn Sterger hubbub, this is my favorite: "How will Jennifer Sterger affect Vikings/Jets betting odds"? It means A.J. has forced the bookies to factor in dongshots when oddsmaking. More »

David Wells Thinks The People Of Philadelphia Are A Bunch Of Meanie-Weenies

Weed Against Speed — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:00:11 EDT

Geez, I guess they'll let anyone write for the New York Post. David Wells, in a column I would describe as "portly," because, well, for no reason, shares some of his experiences interacting with the wonderful, friendly people from Philadelphia. More »

George Steinbrenner Will Steal Your Business Ideas

Nash Landesman — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:00:30 EDT

A disgruntled former MSG exec says he designed the blueprint for YES network, which George promptly stole to build his $3 billion television empire. So naturally he's suing for due credit, to the tune of $23 million. More »

Unfortunate Ad Placement, New York Mets Edition

Rick Chandler — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:15:27 EST

Well, this can't be good for ticket sales. Couldn't the Mets advertise for tickets on a page with stories about puppies? (Thanks to Matt Leibman) [CNN Money] More »

Remember: A-Rod Has Never Taken Steroids, According to A-Rod

Pete Gaines — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 12:45:00 EST

In a 2007 interview with hard-boiled gotcha journalist Katie Couric, soft-spoken Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez flat out denied taking steroids. Gotcha. More »

SI: Alex Rodriguez Tested Positive For Steroids

Pete Gaines — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:05:02 EST

This just seems gratuitous. Hot on the heels of Joe Torre's "A-Fraud" revelations, Sports Illustrated has published a story claiming that Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two different anabolic steroids in 2003. More »

David Wells On Joe Torre: 'When You Break The Code, You're A Punk'

Rick Chandler — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:57 EST

Here's the thing about telling all about your former players, as Joe Torre did in his book, "The Yankee Years." In the war of words that follows, you're always going to be outnumbered. More »

LeBron: Don't Start Printing Those #23 Knicks Jerseys Just Yet

Marcel Mutoni — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:30:00 EST

Not sure if you've heard, but the summer of 2010 is a rather important one in the NBA. More »

Randy Moss Tells Jets That Patriots Are 'Still The Team To Beat.' That Seems Wise

Rick Chandler — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:00:38 EDT

If there's one thing that Matt Cassel wishes for his starting debut with the Patriots on Sunday, it's that a prominent teammate talk some smack to the opposing team, which already has a contract out on him to begin with. Oh, and a very painful cold sore; that would be good. Randy Moss just couldn't help popping off to the press on Wednesday, when asked about New England's upcoming meeting with the Jets: More »

Yankee Stadium:Ground Zero For All Things Pope-Y

DAULERIO — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:05:11 EDT

As many of you know, Pope Benedict the Magnificent XI was in New York on Sunday to celebrate mass at Yankee Stadium with 57,000 Bronx old ladies carrying plastic rosary beads. It went well, as all who attended were happy and blessed and there were no assasination attempts or extremely violent protests sparked by anti-Catholic fanatics or disgruntled altar boys. More »