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An Interesting Guest Will Visit The Pittsburgh Steelers Tomorrow
Tipsters Rich C. and Robert B. were watching today's Red Sox/Rays game on Fox when they noticed something peculiar about tomorrow's early slate of NFL games....
Unemployed WR Terrell Owens Is The Selfish Driver Of A 2003 VW Beetle
"NFL star Terrell Owens was pulled over and cited in L.A. this week for allegedly driving SOLO in the carpool lane ... [A]ccording to law enforcement, once Owens was pulled over ... cops also cited him for an expired registration ... and having overly-tinted windows." [TMZ]...
Did Some UConn Fans Break The Iowa State Mascot's Arm Last Night?
Buried deep in the Des Moines Register's Iowa State/U Conn game story, it's noted that, "On the radio Friday night, John Walters reported that Cy the mascot had broken his arm during the first half. Do mascots have insurance? When a sub Cy took the field for the second half - if indeed that was a s...
Notre Dame Fightin' Leprechaun Needs To Brush Up On His ’80s Anthem Music
As 0-2 Notre Dame prepare for their big Michigan State showdown this weekend, new Fightin' Leprechaun, Mike George, sent out this Rockne-fied email warning to the student body. But Fightin' Mike should really read the artist titles on his FightingLeprechaunHouseRockin playlist more carefully if he'...
This Evening: Kerry On, Colts Fans
Your p.m. roundup for Sept. 16, the day we decided it was best not to offer some women a ride. H/T to Matthew for the above photo of a sign that's making its way around Indianapolis. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors....
The 25 Douchiest Football Schools In America
The expert authors of America's Douchiest Colleges present a Deadspin exclusive ranking of America's leading douchey football schools, in order of douchiness....
Dan Snyder Is Saving The World, According To Idiot
Someone let ESPN senior Jonas Brothers correspondent Lynn Hoppes out of the shallow end of the pool, and this is what happened. ...
Goldy Gopher Dancing To A Forgettable 80s Song Just Might Save Minnesota Football
Tipster Ryan sent us the above video, to which he added: "80's music and dancing gopher mascots. Embarrassing for Minnesota athletics." I'm not so sure. The University of Minnesota's football team has had little to savor for some time. Last week, head coach Jerry Kill suffered a seizure on the sidel...
SprtsCntr: ESPN Licking Itself, Brought To You By Wendy's
What is ESPN prattling on about right now? We condense your morning SportsCenter to its essence....
Here's Video Of Bill Belichick Cursing At Derrick Mason Before Shouting, "Can You Look At The Scoreboard?"
I've already recommended that you check out A Football Life, the NFL Films documentary that followed Coach Hoodie during the 2009 season. Of the many revelations into Belichick's persona, this clip of him cursing at then-Ravens receiver Derrick Mason received the most attention as soon as the piece ...
College Football In Mississippi Has Gone To The Dogs
Your morning roundup for Sept. 16, the day we found out soda fountains could be deadly. Photo via Mocksession. Got any stories or photos for us? Tip your editors....
Mississippi State Football Fans Make Up For Spelling Deficiencies With Classy T-Shirts
This "Go State: Bust Nutt Doggy Style" T-Shirt was so noteworthy that tipsters presented it from multiple vantage points. Tipster Sean B. drew everyone's attention to "lady in front row, hilarious."...
Mississippi State Football Fans Aren't Strong Spellers
Granted, this sign at tonight's Mississippi State/LSU game would have been more phenomenally noteworthy had a prominent "O" been an afterthought to a prominent "U," but it's phenomenal in and of itself. Several tipsters are to be commended for sending this in. You know who you are....
FOX Sports Was Wrong, Asian Students Freaking Love College Football
FOX Sports' little racist routine was dumb and unfunny. But this is cute and wonderful! So this one is better, watch it instead....
Deadspin's College Football Top 25 Or So: Feeling Cocky
It's time for a new installment of Deadspin's college football rankings. As always, the teams are ranked according to the logic and values of college football, no matter how bizarre or contradictory they may be. ...
Who Does Andre Johnson Think Is The Best WR In Football? Not Andre Johnson
Every morning, the fine folks at Sports Radio Interviews sift through the a.m. drive-time chatter to bring you the best interviews with coaches, players, and personalities across the sports landscape. Today: Andre doesn't even think he's the best receiver named Johnson....
In West Virginia, Even The Old Ladies Spit On Opposing Football Players
Another day, another affecting tale of the pristine image of fans at West Virginia University. At least according to Maryland lineman A.J. Francis, who informed the Washington Post of how deep his family's roots in the Mountain State go before he then shared this heartwarming little story:...
This Is The Kind Of Horrible Surgery NFL Players Will Go Through To Play
Tampa Bay's Brian Price has a congentially malformed pelvis, and last season he injured himself picking up a tennis ball. This is what he went through:...
Finally, A Chance To Dress Up Like The Super Bowl Grounds Crew
This week's excerpt from Slate's Hang Up and Listen podcast deals with an auction of sports memorabilia that includes, for the first time, Super Bowl grounds crew attire. There are pullover shirts. But there are no NFL-branded lawnmowers. Of course, Roger Goodell has plenty of time to develop corpor...
Rick Reilly Ate Gross Stuff Off Of A Carpet In The Name Of Journalistic Integrity
In August, ESPN's Rick Reilly promised to "come to your house and eat things that are stuck in your carpet" if Peyton Manning didn't start in Week 1. He didn't, and so Reilly ate popcorn off of the floor at Sun Life Stadium earlier in the week....