ajd Page 29 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Denver Broncos In No Rush To See Tim Tebow
"The biggest impact Tebow has had on the team since being drafted is to raise coach Josh McDaniels' appreciation for veteran Kyle Orton." [Denver Post]...
Just To Keep You Abreast Of The Current Publishing Situation
All of Gawker media is having trouble uploading images. That's why you just see a headline on the front page. But videos? They're fine. That's why you're watching the Cupid Shuffle again. Or not. Fuck....
And The Part Where All Was Right In Landon Donovan's World Is Now Over
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....
BREAKING: Brit Newspaper Reports Maria Sharapova's Left Haunch Appeared At Wimbledon
She won her match 6-1, 6-4 over a Romanian woman called Raluca Olaru, who, according to the paper, did not show her fanny. [DailyMail]...
Happy America Now Officially Insane, Possibly Jingoist About Soccer (For The Time Being)
Most of our country still hasn't come down from the afternoon spazgasm caused by the dainty foot of Landon Donovan, but remember, bandwagoners, there are people out there ready to scold your joy. Like The Nation....
Reader Submits Alleged Post-Coital Photo Of Patrick Kane
Email accompanying this photo circulating around Chicago area: "My co-worker's friend hooked up with Patrick Kane last week... and took a picture to prove it. Apparently, he was only so-so in bed."...
Potentially Slutty Star Of Lakers Parade Revealed
The woman offering her boning services to Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic during yesterday's parade has been revealed. The woman holding the "Spoon the crap out of me, Adam Morrison" sign is still at large. [SBB]...
Deadspin's Busty 2010 Wimbledon Preview
Yes, we know Wimbledon started yesterday. Did you? Honestly — did you? It doesn't get really interesting until Thursday, anyway, so, shhh. Here's Deadspin's tennis correspondent, the deuce-dropper himself, Dylan Stableford, to let you know what is the what....
Here's Something That Will Make You Cry If You Are A Big Hairy Sap: John McDonald's Father's Day Homer
What he thought after hitting a home run in his first at bat after his dad's death: "Probably the fact that I couldn't call my dad after the game to tell him." FUCK, I'M BAWLING. [BigLeagueStew] [Via MLB.com]...
Buzz Bissinger Explains His Transformation Into Twitter's King Of Douche-Juicing
"I am an angry man, which is one of the reasons I resumed therapy and take four different pharmaceuticals. I wake up angry, stay angry during the day except to my dog and children, and go to bed angry at night." [TNR]...
Last Night's Winner: The Phillies Fan Who Fell Down The Stairs
In sports everyone's a winner, some just win better than others. Like the poor guy in the blue shirt who ungracefully bought it during the 5th-inning of yesterday's Phillies-Twins game. He gets four gold stars, a blue ribbon and a platinum trophy....
Kaká Gets a Red Card, Nao Vai Jogar Contra Portugal, But At Least He's In Amor
"Kaká will be suspended from Brazil's match Portugal after Abdulkader Keita drew a second yellow card on the Brazilian midfielder, earning him a dismissal and a suspension for Brazil's third group stage match." [SBNation]...
Boston Sports Radio Show Hangs Up On Bill Walton
Former Celtic and resident NBA love child Bill Walton called in to Toucher and Rich's Boston radio show the day after Game 7. He was way too proud of his son, Laker Luke, for their tastes. Click. [98.5SportsHub]...
Lady Gaga Banned From Yankee Stadium Clubhouse For Being Lady Gaga
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in this morning retardedly hot afternoon. Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day...
Chaos Shall Reign Again: Deadspin Anarchy Editing Duo In Full Effect
Greetings, you tawdry bastards. Tomorrow this site will be overtaken by everyone's favorite sentence assassin, The Great Moe Tkacik with special assistance from the artist formerly known as The Baghdad Diarist, Scott Thomas Beauchamp. Engage....
Game 7: Go Get Drunk And Watch Either The Lakers Or Celtics Become More Insufferable
And if you're in New York City this evening and would like to spend this occasion with Deadspin's I-Team, please head over to the most electric sports bar in the city, Professor Thom's. Bring your drinking pants....
ESPN Prepares For Life Without Erin Andrews; A New Sideline Princess Waits In The Wings
The end of the Erin Andrews era, as of right this minute, appears moderately imminent. Some insiders think she's crazy to leave. Some think she's crazy to stay. But whatever decision Team Andrews makes, ESPN comes out victorious....
Brooke Hundley Says She Was Told "This Is Just The Culture" At ESPN
"I...explained to them how I'm dealing with harassment from a member of the talent. And they just told me a story about how they had been sexually harassed. It was almost as if, 'You have been officially initiated.'" [The Early Show]...
You, Dim PR Person, Are Dumb And Should Be Fired Part 4: NBA Finals Edition
PR people are stupid. Not all of them, just some of them. Like this person, who just sent this pitch into our tips box to pimp the book "She's Got Game." Because they are dumb....
"Bros Icing Bros" Offs SELLS Itself (UPDATE)
Praise (or blame) Drew Magary for this outcome. UPDATE: VV scoundrel Foster Kamer is reporting that Bros Icing Bros was sold to some place. But not Bro Bible. Yeah. [BrosIcingBros]...