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Happy Birthday, Sean Bradley
• And many more: A birthday tribute to human highlight reel Shawn Bradley. Yes, the reel is of other players' highlights, but he did make them possible. [Fourth and Fail]...
Special Olympian To Barack Obama: "It's On"
• He's extra special: A grocery clerk who competes in the Special Olympics has challenged the president to a bowling match. The guy averages 266! Screw Obama—why isn't he in the PBA? [TMZ]...
The Las Vegas Wranglers Present The Greatest Night Of Hockey ... Ever
Minor league franchises always try hard to present a family friendly atmosphere, but for one night only the Las Vegas Wranglers will not be down with that. Get your tickets now for "Over 18 Night."...
Lane Kiffin Would Like You To Know That Lane Kiffin Is Not Crazy
Lane Kiffin gave a rather lengthy interview with CBS Sports, where he attempted to make it perfectly clear that all that crazy behavior he's been engaged in lately is just part of his master plan....
America Takes Special Needs Bowling Way Too Seriously
The President of the United States hates you, America, so much so that instead of fixing the economy like he was told to, he went on a silly talk show to trash talk disabled people....
NCAA First Round: (5) Florida State vs. (12) Wisconsin
East Region: No. 5 Florida State (25-9) vs. No. 12 Wisconsin (19-12) When: Friday, 9:55 p.m., EDT Where: Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES 1) Douglas 3:16 says "You just got scalped." Florida State point guard, ACC first teamer, and conference player of the year runner-up Toney...
Seattle Finally Gets Something To Cheer For
The brand-new Seattle Sounders won the first game of their first season to kick off the year for Major League Soccer. They will be relocating to Austin in June. [Seattle Times; pic via]...
NCAA First Round: (2) Michigan State vs. (15) Robert Morris
Midwest Region: No. 2 Michigan State (26-6) vs. No. 15 Robert Morris (24-10) When: Friday, 9:50 p.m., EDT Where: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS 1) Man dates This March marks the 30th anniversary of Michigan State's first national championship, their le...
NCAA First Round: (8) Ohio State vs. (9) Siena
Midwest Region: No. 8 Ohio State (22-10) vs. No. 9 Siena (26-7) When: Friday, 9:40 p.m., EDT Where: University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio OHIO STATE BUCKEYES 1) They don't reload; it's an automatic Few programs have been as affected by the NBA age limit rule as Ohio State's, perhaps because few coach...
NHL To Cure Fighting Problem With More Showboating
• Twhat?: I don't know why we were looking to the news media for updates on Jim Calhoun's health, when we could have just checked Charlie Villanueva's Twitter. [SbB]...
NCAA First Round: (4) Wake Forest vs. (13) Cleveland State
Midwest Region: No. 4 Wake Forest (24-6) vs. No. 13 Cleveland State (25-10) When: Friday, 9:40 p.m., EDT Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS 1) James Johnson knows the Crane Technique Note to tournament teams: don't fight James Johnson. James, 21-0 in his fight...
NCAA First Round: (4) Xavier vs. (13) Portland State
East Region: No. 4 Xavier (25-7) vs. No. 13 Portland State (23-9) When: Friday, 7:25 p.m., EDT Where: Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho XAVIER MUSKETEERS 1) A-10 bad, non-conference good Coach Sean Miller has Xavier prepared for the tournament. The Muskies have non-conference wins over the Big 12 tour...
NCAA First Round: (7) Boston College vs. (10) USC
Midwest Region: No. 7 Boston College (22-11) vs. No. 10 USC (21-12) When: Friday, 7:20 p.m., EDT Where: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota BOSTON COLLEGE EAGLES 1) The Rice Man Cometh When Tyrese Rice debuted on the Heights four years ago he made Jamal Crawford look like a guy wh...
NCAA First Round: (1) Louisville vs. (16) Morehead State
Midwest Region: No. 1 Louisville (28-5) vs. No. 16 Morehead State (20-15) When: Friday, 7:10 p.m., EDT Where: University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio LOUISVILLE CARDINALS 1) Introducing T-Will Terrence Williams, better known as T-Will, is as exciting and athletic as any player entering the dance. He is...
NCAA First Round: (5) Utah vs. (12) Arizona
Midwest Region: No. 5 Utah (24-9) vs. No. 12 Arizona (19-13) When: Friday, 7:10 p.m., EDT Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida UTAH UTES 1) Fun Facts The men's basketball team won the NCAA title in 1944 and the NIT crown in 1947. Arnie Ferrin, the only four-time All-American in Utah bask...
Jim Calhoun In Hospital, Will Not Coach Today
CBS just reported that Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun has been taken to the hospital in Philadelphia and will not be on the bench tonightthis afternoon when UConn plays Chattanooga....
NCAA First Round: (3) Missouri vs. (14) Cornell
West Region: No. 3 Missouri (28-6) vs. No. 14 Cornell (21-9) When: Friday, 3:00 p.m., EDT Where: Taco Bell Arena, Boise, Idaho MISSOURI TIGERS 1) Forty Minutes of...well, something. Here's what's so awesome about this year's Missouri team: you really, reeeeally don't know what you're going to see ...
NCAA First Round: (6) West Virginia vs. (11) Dayton
Midwest Region: No. 6 West Virginia (23-11) vs. No. 11 Dayton (26-7) When: Friday, 3:00 p.m., EDT Where: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota WEST VIRGINIA MOUNTAINEERS 1) Can I Get One In Napping or Work Avoidance...or Chemistry? In 2008 it was reported that WVU had granted an MB...
Last Call For The Pants Party
I haven't even filled out my bracket yet, so obviously it's not too late for you to sign up for the Official Deadspin Bracket Smashing Contest, throw in 63 guesses and seek fame and fortune....
NCAA First Round: (1) Pittsburgh vs. (16) East Tennessee State
East Region: No. 1 Pittsburgh (28-4) vs. No. 16 East Tennessee State (23-10) When: Friday, 2:55 p.m., EDT Where: University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio PITTSBURGH PANTHERS 1) Gary McGhee plays for Pitt. Well, kinda. I'll try and make this as objective as possible, but he might be the worst basketball ...