NFL Page 1227 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Rams Hire Steve Spagnuolo, Formerly D-Coor With NY Giants
Two things you should have known about now-former Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. First, to my knowledge, the man has never had sex with a donut....
AFC Title Game May Come Down To Another Controversial Touchdown
A lot's being made of whether the Pittsburgh Steelers could beat any team three times in a season, let alone the Baltimore Ravens. Most of you will remember the controversial Santonio Holmes touchdown that pushed the Steelers past Baltimore in that Week 15 showdown. The goaline catch was originally ...
Another NFL Coach Bites It...And It's Not Herm Edwards
Actually it's...Jon Gruden?!?! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired their doll-faced head coach last night. Gruden's Bucs hadn't won a playoff game since winning Super Bowl 37, and had missed the playoffs four of his last six seasons, including a tremendous December collapse this season, starting 9-3 and ...
Cowboys Cheerleader Vs. Titans Cheerleader: It Is So On
Nothing perks up our Friday like a good cheerleader catfight. Today, it's former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader/PETA supporter Bonnie Jill Laflin vs. Tennessee Titans cheerleader/rodent decapitator Melissa Hodges....
Jim Schwartz To Become Detroit's Greatest Hero
It seems fitting that the Tennessee Titans' defensive coordinator is the man who has been chosen to resurrect the pitiful Detroit Lions....
Site That Caters To Would-Be Philanderers Denied Prime Real Estate In Super Bowl Program
Nothing is better on Super Bowl weekend than a good piece of strange. The owners of AshleyMadison.com know this, but they're not allowed to sell their ad in the official XLIII program....
The Deadspin Civil War Mayor's Bet: Arizona Cardinals
So, the game is only four days away. It seems it's time to start getting a bit more serious about this....
Tony Dungy: Bad For Gays? Good For Blacks? Great For Everybody? Let's Go To The Tape...
The retirement of Tony Dungy has brought forth some divided opinions from two different sets of minorities about the coach's legacy as a human being....
Taking A Closer Look At The Michael Irvin Gun Threat Story
Michael Irvin, a black pickup and a robbery averted by Cowboys small talk; the story that inspired a nation. But barely 48 hours into the news cycle, the thing is already showing leaks....
You Win This Round, Plaxico ... But We'll Be Back!
Lebanon, Pa. civil court rules in favor of Plaxico Burress over car dealer in $19,000 damages case. Low-key, non-strip club celebration planned. [NBCSports]...
The Fridge Is No Longer A Rookie, Still No Dumb Cookie
I don't know if I've ever felt older than I did when watching this interview with William "The Refrigerator" Perry. The former baby-faced rookie is just 46 years old. Wow. [Mouthpiece Sports]...
This Is A Lot More Creative Than One Of Those Boring Mayors' Bets
In addition to being the youngest mayor in Pittsburgh history, Luke Ravenstahl is a rabid Steelers fan. Put those two things together and you get this: A publicity stunt for the ages....
The New York Jets And The Flaming Lesbian Catfight
Poor Woody Johnson. The Jets' owner has watched recently as his team capitulated, his quarterback underachieved, and his daughter had her hair set on fire by her lesbian girlfriend. Wait, what?...
Ex-NY Giant Dave Meggett Arrested Yet Again For Sexual Battery
Dave Meggett has a Super Bowl ring and was a favorite of coach Bill Parcells, playing for him on three different teams. Unfortunately, that won't be the running back's legacy. Not even close....
Michael Crabtree Decides He'd Like To Take The Chance He Won't Be Drafted By The Lions
Oh, if only Matt Millen were still the GM of the Detroit Lions, we'd know exactly where the Texas Tech wideout was headed next season. They can't pick him now can they? [AP]...
This Can't Be Right... Plaxico Burress Is In Some Sort Of Legal Trouble?
We've just received some unsettling news about Plaxico Burress. Not only does he tip poorly and is a danger to himself and others, but he also borrows things without returning them. Expensive things....
Despite Failure Of 'Pants Off For The Panthers', Fan Will Continue To Remove Pants
Add this to the Arizona Cardinals' list of impressive accomplishments: On Saturday they beat the previously undefeated mojo of the 'Pants Off For The Panthers' movement....
Scott Pioli Takes Over The Chiefs
The Patriots once untouchable VP of Personnel has signed on to be the next general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs. [National Football Post]...
The Buzzsaw That Is The Arizona Cardinals FAQ
Because I'm the only Arizona fan many people know, I've been asked often to comment on the utter ridiculousness of Glendale hosting the NFC Championship game. For brevity, I've put together a Buzzsaw FAQ....
Berman's Not Late, It's The World That's Early
Got an image you'd like to see in here first thing in the morning? Send it to [email protected]. Subject: Morning crap....