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Checking Back In With Rick Pitino's Sperm
"Defense attorney asks how could she have become pregnant then if he did not ejaculate. Pitino testifies, 'I did, down my leg.'...
Last Night's Winner: The Jews
In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like the People of the Book, who, in addition to controlling the media, now control the paint at MSG thanks to Amar'e Stoudemire's newfound faith....
This Is Outstanding, Again
DJ Steve Porter is back with "Press Hop 2," mashing up the greatest press conference moments, dropping a beat, and throwing in a little autotune for good measure. Never change, egotistical sports figures....
Rick Pitino Lasted 15 Seconds, And Other Things Of Note
Pitino took the stand today in the case of the woman accused of extorting him, and hot-damn, this case just keeps on giving....
Here Are Your Pope-In-A-Baseball-Cap Photoshops
We're cutting the gallery off now, because we don't need to spend all night looking at Benedict XVI's face in our inbox. But feel free to post your creations in the comments. And congrats to all of you; you win respect....
The Latest Gross Stuff From The Sexxxy Rick Pitino Extortion Trial
Lester Goetzinger, "a late 50s 'Bobby' from 'King of the Hill,'" met Sypher while turning on her gas. She knew his name "because I was wearing it on my shirt." He'd later make the extortion calls after receiving oral sex. [KentuckySportsRadio]...
The First Annual Pope-In-A-Baseball-Cap Photoshop Contest
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI was photographed out and about rocking a baseball cap, with an impressively curved brim. You know the deal. Do your best photoshop work, send it in, and we'll feature the best at a later date....
MLB Will Meddle In Local Politics, Pay City Government To Get What They Want
Baseball wants to get a referendum on an Athletics' San Jose stadium off of the November ballot, because it might not pass. To do so, they're willing to pay the city to hold a special election in the spring. Shady business, Bud....
There's A List Of Swimming Coaches Who May Or May Not Molest Your Children, But It's A Secret
The good news: USA Swimming has a list of 46 members banned for the giant sexual abuse scandal. The bad news: there's another list of people under suspicion, who are still free to coach. [AP]...
Jack Tatum Killed Darryl Stingley, And We Made Him Do It
Football fans for decades have demanded bigger, stronger, faster players and harder hits. Jack Tatum gave you what you wanted. Were you not entertained?...
Last Night's Winner: Cum Husks?
In sports, everyone is a winner-some people just win better than others. Like the wholly baffling sign at last night's Phillies game, which has the Internet abuzz with speculation....
Ahmadinejad Says Paul The Octopus Spreading "Western Propaganda And Superstition"
Iran's president accused Paul of representing all that's wrong with western society, in multiple speeches over the weekend. No, I think that was Dutch soccer. [Daily Telegraph via Unprofessional Foul]...
Mantle, Maris Didn't Have As Good A '61 As We Thought
SABR research already took away one of Roger Maris's RBIs from 1961, and now the archives discover another mistake that changes the league leader. Baseball nerds only beyond this point....
Jack Tatum, Dead At 61
Tatum, inevitably known for two plays — the Immaculate Reception and the paralysis of Darryl Stingley — passed away from complications related to the diabetes that had affected him since his retirement. [WBNS]...
Tim Tebow's Passion Of The Crotch
Tim Tebow has inked a multiyear deal to be a spokesman for Jockey. "They make a quality product with a great fit," he says. Tighty-whiteys? It's got to be the tighty-whiteys. [jockey.com/tebow (seriously)]...
This Is The Poster That's Supposed To Save NFL Players' Lives
Our retired football players are getting dementia or just plain dying at an alarming rate, due to all the head trauma they receive during their careers. The NFL's proffered solution is to put up this colorful poster in locker rooms....
Soccer Team Has Perfected The Art Of The Goal Celebration
Scores are rare; celebrate them. This Icelandic team does, in a choreographed routine that puts "run around with your shirt pulled over your head" to shame. But, as past videos show, the team has a history of Tony-worthy theatrical exuberance....
Our First Pie-Related Injury Of The Season Not Involving Prince Fielder
Chris Coghlan heads to the DL, and could need surgery for a torn meniscus suffered while smushing a shaving cream pie in Wes Helms's face after another Marlins walk-off win. The cake vs. pie debate claims another victim. [MLB.com]...
On The Other Side Of A No-No, Tigers Learn How To Pick Their Battles
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....
Mite Fight Broken Up By Mommy
These small children — teammates — get into it with a shove and a slash, and one drops the gloves, ready to go. That's when young JJ's mother plays enforcer....