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How Much Do You Care About Northern Iowa Baseball?
As you may have heard, Northern Iowa's baseball program is on the chopping block (likely because of your bad mortgage), but the internet is making a ninth-inning rally to try and save it....
Paraplegic Hockey Fights Are Just As Good As Any Other Kind
Sled hockey is just like regular hockey—same rules, same helmets, same slapshots—only tougher. It's hard enough to fight someone on skates; try maneuvering for a rabbit punch on that little sled....
The Blackhawks Did Not Think This Promotion Through
Jonathan Toews scores three goals (twice) on "Free Hard Hat Night" in Chicago. Nothing says "NHL fun" like getting pelted by a shower of shiny red plastic helmets. [Not Qualified To Comment]...
Rick Pitino Likes A Breathable Fabric
• Married to the mob?: Is Rick Pitino coaching Louisville or working undercover for the Miami PD? [Total Pro Sports]...
Jay Mariotti Calls Shenanigans On Matt Cassel Trade
Gentleman Jay Mariotti knows a raw deal when he sees one and something about that Matt Cassel to Kansas City trade does not smell right to him....
Shaq Wins This Round Against Kobe
Kobe Bryant puts up 49, but Lakers still lose to Steve Nash-less Suns. Shaquille O'Neal scores 33 for Phoenix to keeps the playoff chase interesting. (Celtics lost too.) [Yahoo]...
Will Sean Avery Get His ... Second Chance?
Dallas is expected to put Sean Avery on re-entry waivers on Monday, a move long planned that would send him back to the New York Rangers. Except ... things have changed slightly....
Gentlemen, Warm Up Your Cookie Sheets
Michigan State is in Illinois right now, trying to win a share of the Big Ten title, so if you don't hear from me for a little while, don't panic. If they lose—panic. [ESPN, photo via]...
Meet Women's Basketball's Great Dunking Hope
This is Brittney Griner, a 6'8" senior from Nimitz High School near Houston, and if you've been waiting for legitimate in-game thunder dunks from a girl, this is the real deal....
Mississippi State Is Not Instilling Confidence In Its Fanbase (Or Educational System)
Mississippi is a very hard word to spell. How do you spell it? Seriously, the Bulldogs could use some help. [Sporting Blog]...
How Far Does Duke Have To Go To Get A Foul Called?
All Duke guard Jon Scheyer wanted to do yesterday was get a foul call or maybe a tie up—and despite all his efforts shimmying through this double team, the refs would not oblige. What gives?...
Two NFL Players Lost At Sea?
Four men are "missing" off the coast of Florida after leaving shore on Saturday in a 21-foot boat and not returning as scheduled. Detroit's Corey Smith and Oakland's Marquis Cooper were reportedly among them....
Arkansas QB Drunk, Arrested, Internet-Slandered
Michigan transfer Ryan Mallett was arrested last night for the always popular "public intoxication" and, naturally, his Wikipedia page has already been defaced. It's the circle of life. [Friends of the Program + ArkansasSports360]...
Nationals GM Jim Bowden Resigns
Isn't it funny how simply adding a hyphen to "resign" gives you "re-sign," which means the exact opposite thing? So who gets the bonus money for running Jim Bowden out of town?...
This Is Why You Go To Florida For Spring Training
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....
Tiger Goes Down
Woods loses in the second-round of the Match Play Championship to Tim Clark, ending his glorious comeback tour. I don't know what to believe anymore. [ESPN]...
A-Rod's Cousin No Longer Welcome At Yankee Functions
New York Yankees brass have reportedly told Alex Rodriguez that his body man, Yuri Sucart, is no longer allowed in any team facilities, to which A-Rod responded: "You're tearing us apart!" [Daily News]...
Meet Supa Saint: "The World's Most Deranged Saints Fan"
When you’re talking about a fan base that voluntary roots for the New Orleans Saints, “derangement” is definitely on a sliding scale—but I don’t think any fan could ever hold a candle to Supa Saint....
The End Of The Sexy Rexy Era
• Don't have to go home, but you can't stay here: Bears fans are literally counting down the seconds to Rex Grossman's free agency. It's almost like they can't wait for him to leave! [InGameNow]...