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Pens Fans Attempt to Distract Capitals With Funny Faces
The Penguins have evened the score with the Capitals at 2-2 in after two periods of play in Washington. In other news, this Pittsburgh fan seems to be quite taken with Washington's coach Bruce Boudreau....

It's Not Too Late to Get Caught Up With 24/7
HBO's award winning series 24/7 featured Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton in the weeks leading up to the fight. If you're interested in getting caught up they are currently airing all four half-hour episodes. [HBO]...

Pacquiao And Hatton Should Provide Plenty of Action
Vegas is buzzing this weekend with the energy of the year's biggest fight. Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton have weighed in at or below the junior welterweight limit, and tonight they'll meet in the ring....

The Best Gif You Will See Today
Via SKEETS comes this animated gif of Mike Tyson taking on his greatest foe. It is nothing short of sublime. [YTMND]...

Jiri Hudler Is A Bleeder
Wyshynski breaks down the case for and against suspension over at Puck Daddy....

The Deadspin Pub Celebrates El Clasico
Barcelona is on the road to face Real Madrid in El Clasico, the marquee match on this weekend's schedule. Plus a full slate of action in the English Premier League....

Get Ready For A Busy Day In Sports
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap.....

I Want My Money Back
Kentucky Derby favorite I Want Revenge was scratched from this afternoon's race as a precautionary measure. There is concern over an injury that could be exacerbated by making the horse run in the rain. [AP]...

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Has Great Timing
This afternoon former pound-for-pound champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will announce his return to the ring after a year-long retirement. The Mayweather camp will hold a press conference hours before tonight's Pacquiao/Hatton fight. [ESPN]...

If You're Out On Your Bike Tonight, Beware of Syringe Man
Lance Armstrong was riding along in the Tour of California when he was approached by this ridiculous character. Armstrong wasted little time grabbing the man, and shoving him into a conveniently placed snow bank....

Griffin's Status Remains Unclear
Blake Griffin's MRI may have been clean, but he's still feeling the effects of the concussion he suffered last night. His status for tomorrow's clash with Kansas remains undetermined, and that probably won't change until tomorrow evening. [NewsOK]...

Afternoon Blogdome: The Disappearance of Andre Smith
Andre Smith wasn't feeling up to working out at the NFL Combine, so he packed up and left. That can't be good for his draft stock, yet now Jerry Jones only wants him more. [SbB]...

There Are No Alligator Wrestlers In Cleveland's Locker Room
David Dellucci told some beat writers he hurt himself wrestling an alligator. Some of them actually believed him. [Cleveland Plain Dealer]...

Jerry Wishes Everyone Would Just Shut the Hell Up
Dallas owner, and noted crazy person, Jerry Jones has issued an organizational gag order to prevent leaks, even the ones that aren't real....

Pavlik and Cotto Show Off Their Old Form
Miguel Cotto and Kelly Pavlik each returned to the ring for the first time following defeat, and both men walked away with knockout wins....

Crabtree Will Put Off Surgery
The receivers are running at the NFL Combine but Michael Crabtree won't be joining them. However the Texas Tech product announced that he'll delay surgery so that he can run the 40 before the draft. [PFT]...

Baby Mangino Is Growing
In a surprising twist, Baby Mangino is getting bigger. KU Sports has a new profile of Deadspin's favorite baby that portrays him as a flatulent snacker. Suck on that, Mitch Albom....

Oklahoma Goes Down With Griffin On Queer Street, UNC Falls to Maryland
Last night the Oklahoma Sooners traveled to Texas to renew the Red River Rivalry with a number one ranking on the line, only to be rebuffed once again by the Longhorns....

Jim Calhoun Is Not Amused By Your Questions
Ken Kreyeske, a freelance journalist in Connecticut, got on Jim Calhoun's bad side by questioning the coach's $1.6 million salary at the press conference following UConn's win over South Florida....

Margarito and Trainer Banned For a Year, Questions Remain
Antonio Margarito won't be fighting in the United States for at least a year thanks to a unanimous ruling by the California State Athletic Commission yesterday afternoon....