Nice Of The Australian Open To Hire An Albino As Line Judge

Barry Petchesky|published: Mon 17th January, 09:40 2011

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 internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day

•So it's the Jets moving on to their second straight AFC title game, after a 28-21 win at Foxboro. The was oddly prescient: the three Jets/Patriots games this season played out exactly like the Star Wars trilogy, complete with a fake punt as the Sarlacc.

•It's tennis season again, as Rafael Nadal looks to win his fourth straight Grand Slam event. And Maria Sharapova already has a stalker among the media. (Thanks to Andrew for the screengrab.)

•Here's a great look at some NFL legends (and Steve Beuerlein) recounting when their trading card photos were taken. Unsurprisingly, Beuerlein's memory is getting sacked.

•Drunken Bears fan puts on a little striptease at the game yesterday. Don't say you weren't warned.

• A blow-up doll is not a raft.

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Good morning, those of you at work.