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The Cowboys Ain't Going Anywhere
What? You thought that just because they were eliminated from the playoffs, that you wouldn't have to hear about the Dallas Cowboys for the rest of the season? You're not that naive are you?...
When Very Old Worlds Collide
• Who you calling "Boy"?: John Wooden talks about Joe Paterno and lets that punk know that he doesn't care for his haircut or his "rock and roll." [LA Times]...
People Who Punch People
Bored at work? Why not watch the 15th best aggravated assaults MMA knockouts of the year? With bonus Joe Rogan! Can't beat that for a time waster. [Cage Potato]...
Let Me Tell You Something About Birmingham, Alabama
Apparently, some readers took issue with my recent characterization of Birmingham, Alabama, as a decrepit backwater devoid of all culture and sophistication. Wait, did I not say that? Because I should have....
Does This Guy Look Drunk And Belligerent To You?
You may have seen the story posted on Sunday about an innocent fan who was thrown out of Raymond James Stadium for doing absolutely nothing wrong—besides rooting for the visiting team....
A Technical Foul ... Of Love
• Maybe not: What's a Scott Pioli and why does everyone want to hire him? Oh, right—because Patriots employees always do so well once they stop working for Bill Belichick. [Midwest Sports Fans]...
The Agony (And Ecstasy) Of Wide Right
I hate family shots. These people don't deserve to be on TV and their painful miming and hysterical tears contribute absolutely nothing to any telecast....
Crimson Tide Suspends Top Tackle
Alabama's All-World tackle Andre Smith has been suspended and will not play in the Sugar Bowl. Ironically, he plans to work out his frustrations by eating an entire bowl of sugar. [Tide Corner]...
The New York Jets Would Like To Hear More About This Slapping Idea
• Awwwwkward: It's really not helping your team when you earn a red card for slapping another player. Especially when the slapee is your own captain. [Unprofessional Foul]...
Do Not Taunt Chris Paul
This tale of fandom gone wrong—independently confirmed by Pacers beat writer Mike Wells—is an excellent reason to make Chris Paul your new favorite player....
The Worst Bowl Game In The World
As you're reading this, North Carolina State and Rutgers are playing at what has to be the absolute lowest level of collegiate football— a website-sponsored bowl game in Birmingham, Alabama, on a Monday afternoon....
Dead Rangers Prospect Was Doping
Was the story of Alexei Cherepanov, the 19-year-old hockey phenom who died earlier this year in Moscow, not sad enough? Because Russian officials have some new depressing details they'd like to pile on....
A Long Winter In Bloomington
Indiana blows a 21-point lead at home, loses to the 5-6 Lipscomb Bisons. That sentence doesn't make me as gleeful as it probably should. [AP/Yahoo]...
Detroit's Rod Marinelli Receives Least Surprising Firing Ever
The Detroit Lions are... undefeated. They lost all 16 games in impressive fashion this year, and even though coach Rod Marinelli says he's ready to lose 16 more, he has officially been let go....
It's Sorgi Time
I'll take this one Peyton. Week 17 belongs to Jim Sorgi. Not even Smokey Robinson's Miracles could be a more reliable backup. [Daily Snowman]...
The Chicago Blackhawks Teach Us The True Meaning Of Hamburgers (A Radio Play)
The greatest holiday story of this or any other season, is of course, the magic tale of the Chicago Blackhawks Thanksgiving Wilderness McDonald's Funeral Procession....
The One With Chris Berman's Holiday Wishes
We get a massive amount of tips in our inbox each week. Some are pretty interesting, but don't get published for one reason or another....
Guess Who?
Guess who kept the coin from the final coin flip at Texas Stadium? Hint: He's a former Cowboy and he likes to collect shiny things. [Dallas Morning News]...
No, You May Not See Hank Baskett's Wife Naked
• Missed opportunities: Kendra Wilkinson will no longer pose nude after she marries Eagles wideout Hank Baskett next year. Dang it, why didn't someone take a picture of her?! [700 Level]...
A Very Deadspin Holiday
I foolishly asked, and now you receive. Here's what some of you folks got mixed up in this holiday season:...