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The Best Sports Photograph We've Ever Seen
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....

The Ballad Of Chad Ochocino's Pregnant Pigeon
Presenting a saga rivaling anything Wagner ever wrote, told entirely in Tweets. The tale of Chad Ochocinco and his pregnant pigeon features sex, mystery and Wonder Bread....

Breaking: America, Not So Bright
The Ryder Cup kicked off today in Wales. But where exactly is Wales, ESPN.com users?...

Marmalard, Dead! Minaya, Dead! Manuel, Dead!
The Mets have told Omar Minaya and Jerry Manuel that they're done as GM and manager, respectively. But not respectably....

Nebraska Fans Are The Worst Parents In The World
Things you should do with your child: play with them, read to them, keep them clothed and fed. Things you should not do: get high and tape them to the wall for your own amusement. Good job, teenage Lincoln couple....

The World's Longest Basketball Shot...For Now
At least according to the YouTube Descriptions Book Of World Records. But still, that looks pretty far. Never change, bros with too much time on your hands....

In Which We Defend The Sports Fella, And Piss Off Animal Rights Activists
I don't think I've ever seen so much backlash against a Bill Simmons column as there's been for his "I'm rooting for Michael Vick" screed today. I'm not sure it's warranted....

Ines Sainz Has An Answer For Playboy
"Yo en playboy? Jamas! De ninguna manera! No va con mis principios!" There you have it....

Last Night's Winner: Women
In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like female sports fans out there, who are finally getting an ESPN of their very own. Say hello to espnW, coming soon to (maybe) a television near you....

Philly Will Throw Donovan McNabb A Parade. A Parade Of Boos.
The group of Philadelphians who notoriously booed McNabb at the 1999 NFL draft (they wanted Ricky Williams) are reuniting for a "Boo McNabb" parade. It would probably be more effective if they were actually at the game, but whatever. [WIP]...

God, Cincinnatians Must Be Miserable People
Celebrating their first division title in 15 years, some members of the Reds lit up victory cigars in the clubhouse. No fewer than five people watching on TV promptly called the health inspector to report a violation of the city's smoking ban....

Athlete Goes To School Where Athletes Get Laid
The class of 2011's top recruit has committed to Duke. I WONDER WHY....

Police Report Released In MSU Sexual Assault Allegations
The Michigan Messenger has put online the police report compiled after a student accused two Spartans basketball players of sexually assaulting her....

LeBron Says The Backlash Against Him Had "A Race Factor"
LeBron James and Maverick Carter offered that as a partial explanation for the negative publicity he's gotten this summer. I don't think anyone's gone the race route on this yet (besides Jesse Jackson), but what do you know? Here we are....

The Vuvuzela Is Back, Baby!
Sales of the Vuvuzela are reportedly skyrocketing in India, meaning that bastard horn will make its reappearance at the Commonwealth Games, which are kind of like the Olympics for countries full of brown people that have an old white lady on their money....

If You Didn't Hate Boise State Yet, You Will Now
The Broncos backlash has been satisfying to watch, especially for those of us who love to see everything good and pure torn down. But Boise State fans have officially become insufferable, thanks to this fan-made song set to...Kid Rock. [h/t Jehad]...

Chad Ochochinco's Phone Sex Cereal
Ochocinco's breakfast cereal has a number supposedly for a charity printed on it. I called it, and got this: "Get off with the sluttiest girls your imagination can dream up." Oh dear, Chad wants your children to grow up fast....

Dan Gilbert Is Out Of The Font Closet, And Proud
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....

Who Wants To See A Dead Mouse Found In A Loaf Of Bread?
Good god. It's like bread for people on the Atkins Diet. Oh, and the company was only fined $26,000 for this. [BBC]...

Sexual Assault Allegations Against Two Michigan State Players: Why Aren't Charges Being Brought?
Two MSU players were accused of sexually assaulting a woman on campus in August. Despite a police recommendation to prosecute, and one of the accused players later corroborating the victim's account, the prosecutor's office will not be pursuing the case....