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Jim Lampley MADE YOU!
HBO boxing sportscaster Jim Lampley was arrested in San Diego County on charges of "suspicion of domestic violence and other counts" late yesterday afternoon. According to gossip juggernaut TMZ.com, Lampley was arrested at his girlfriend's home and had been under investigation because of previous co...
Take Me Home, Country Load
There isn't a lede in the world that could possibly do this Georgia Tech fan's Gator Bowl experience any justice, so I'll just go right to the recap:...
Nick Saban Brings Promise, Destruction to Alabama
Nick Saban and his presidential motorcade rolled into Tuscaloosa late yesterday afternoon may have startled gawking locals distracted by the big, fancy automobile rolling through town, as the Tuscaloosa News reports that "Saban's Motorcade Distracts Drivers":...
The 1998 Baseballs Are Not Here to Talk About the Past
Here's a story that may not have any credibility whatsoever, depending upon your knowledge of the porny sounding " larger rubberized core "and "synthetic rubber rings", allegedly found in baseballs during the 1998 season and, specifically, in Mark McGwire's magical 70th homerun ball....
Good Morning: And Did You Rush to the Phone to Call?
Morning again, Spinheads. Let's start off our last few hours together by acknowledging some of the things I missed yesterday from the Department of Batshittery — only because I was too preoccupied with Song Girl pooper:...
A Deadspin Special Report: Megan, Says Boi
Hello again. It' be terribly irresponsible of me to not update this post. According to the Trojan-riding scribe at Boi From Troy, the Song girl with her backdoor blown open is... Song Girl Megan. His conclusion comes from a highly regarded "source"....
Sugar Bowl: Talk Amongst Yourselves
In case you've forgotten, the Nokia Sugar Bowl is this evening as Charlie Weis and his group of underachieving Irishmen take on those ESPN fictional national champions, the LSU Tigers. Notre Dame is getting 8.5 points tonight and I've got a funny feeling that's a number that you must pounce on. (F...
Farewell, Charlotte Sting
One of the WNBA's first franchises hasn't found a buyer since its owner/ operator, the Charlotte Bobcats, gave up control over the team on Dec. 13th and now, the long-legged ladies of North Carolina will no longer have a professional team to call their own. Michael Jordan=Franchise killer....
Matt Leinart Nurses Ailing Shoulder with Glute Pinching Exercises
Rumors are swirling about Arizona Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart's ailing shoulder, and whether or not said shoulder should be put under such duress as it must have been while allegedly throwing Britney Spears all over the place last weekend and playing Redbirds Grabass with many an ususpecti...
Leftovers: Vince Young's Wonderlic Test is a Huge Problem
•Vince Young wins Offensive Rookie of the Year. Reggie Bush's family seeks donations for the loss. [Tennessean] •One of first SI black swimsuit models goes all chocolate thunder at Complex. [Complex] •Verus network adds BULLRIDING to its stable of not-so-watched sporting events. [NYBusiness] •Pat...
Blogdome: That's Not Poopy on His Lip
• A q-and-a with Tony Dungy courtesy of those vagina-tooting geniuses at the KSK. [KSK] • Another vote for Megan, so sayeth With Leather. [WithLeather] • Notre Dame is a "hot, slutty cheerleader". I always suspected Notre Dame was more like Kathryn Gemme, but maybe that's just me. [NBX] • Mr. Poo...
A Deadspin Special Report: Another Vixen Thrown Into the Mix
So, progress has been limited thus far. I've put in the call to both Justine Gilman and Lori Nelson (advisor and "coach", respectively) of the fabled Song Girls but I am not expecting a message return. However, the man answering the phones at the USC advisory office did say he was not aware of th...
Giants v. Eagles: Indulge Me
Once again Philadelphia and New York's respective media communities are doing their best spur the rivalry between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants before their Wild Card game on Sunday. You can find the usual round of jibber jabber: Brandon Short astutely stating that Philadelphia's f...
Oldest Living Red Sox Fan Dies from Being Oldest Living Red Sox Fan
The accompanying photo you find here is of then 110-year-old Red Sox fan Kathryn Gemme doing her best to investigate the World Series trophy after the Sox won in '04 to determine whether it's actually the trophy. Or the bathroom. Or the dishwashing machine. Or President Taft....
A Deadspin Special Report: USC Song Girl Buttocks Investigation
Plenty of emails have been coming in about the identity of the unfortunate USC lassie whose buoyant caboose was briefly revealed during the Rose Bowl game Monday, then subsequently YouTube-d and jpg-ed all over the world for the oggling, cubicled masses. So far, resident Deadspin commenter Jesse Jam...
And Nick Saban is....Heading to Tuscaloosa
Miami Dolphins head coach Nick Saban has decided to walk away from the pro game and head to the University of Alabama . Saban, who was offered somewhere in the ballpark of a 25 year, $98 kajillion deal from the Crimson Tide, will no longer be part of the Miami Dolphins rejuvenation program....
Good Morning: Hold Everything You Love...Deadspin Returns to the Super Bowl
Greetings, Spinheads. Today's our final day together, and before we break out the huffing supplies and begin a rousing game of alligator fuckhouse, I have a quick announcement: I'd like to let all parties in the Miami area know that I've once again been permitted to display my on-the-scene reporting...
Every Bowl Game Will Most Likely Be a Letdown From Here on Out
Tonight's Orange Bowl game between the Louisville Cardinals and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons starts at 8 p.m., so consider this the post to keep comments lit up . Or I could just put up another Darrent Williams post and let people scream and yell all over that as they did last night. Considering la...
Leftovers: Steppin' to the A.M.
•ESPN 2 unveils a new column that pretty much does what the Daily Quickie did. More proof that the Page 2 higher-ups hate the Jews. Pretty colors though. Is that Viagra blue? [The AM Jump] •Gonna lose your mind in Detroit. Stab city. [ESPN] •Travis Taylor begins his 2007 free agency by....getting ar...
Dead Schembechlers: Classy or Pussies?
From their website: The Dead Schembechlers will now be know as...The Bastard Sons of Woody!!! The name change comes on the heels of the death of original band namesake Bo Schembechler and to acknowledge the fact that the group members are direct genetic descendents of Woody Hayes himself. "We were a...