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Fight's Off, At Least Until It's On Again
Because no one reads the newspaper, and SportsCenter's anchors are too perky for this early in the morning, Deadspin combs the best of the broadsheets and the blogosphere to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
A Breakdown Of Sports Stars' Chances On "The Apprentice"
Some big names will be joining Donald Trump in the boardroom, and Deadspin isn't afraid to get service-y and give you the lowdown on which of the former athletic legends might show some acumen for entrepreneurship....
Isiah Still Has Powerful Friends, For Some Reason
Magic Johnson's request for Knicks tickets was denied because of his very public criticism of Isiah Thomas. If trashing Isiah precluded attendance, the Knicks would be playing in an empty arena. [NY Daily News]...
Crittenton Cocked And Loaded? Arenas Taking The Fall?
When Gilbert got suspended indefinitely with no word on any punishment for Javaris Crittenton, it raised a ton of questions. Now comes word that this "practical joke" might have been scarier than reported; and Arenas might be covering Crittenton's ass....
Does Anyone Have Leverage In The Threatened MLS Lockout?
It's true that MLS players work under conditions that would be intolerable in any other sport. But it's also undeniable that MLS is a niche league that might not survive a prolonged lockout....
In Other Ex-NFLer Car-Related Legal Trouble...
After his dealership defaulted, Deuce McAllister is countersuing, claiming Nissan's finance division should have known he "was a football player who was inexperienced in the car business." Deuce, I'm pretty sure that's why they sold you the dealership. [AP]...
The Pansiest Auto Theft Charge Ever
Terry Glenn rented an SUV from National Car Rental. Terry Glenn did not return said SUV. That's grounds for arrest, and not likely to earn much street cred....
The Alleged Homosexuality Of An Atlanta Falcons Player And Other Related Matters (UPDATE)
So most of today was spent talking on the phone to homosexuals or about homosexual activities. This is not a new Wednesday feature. However, when the sports world sashays in this direction, it's our duty to accompany it....
Charlie Weis Beaches Himself In Kansas City
Weis will be the Chiefs' offensive coordinator, according to Chris Mortensen's imaginary friends. [ESPN]...
Mike Ditka Was Not A Fan Of Post-Game Interviews Or Pants
Behind the scenes post-game video, circa 1988, shows a young, spry Coach Ditka bickering with the host and generally being, well....Mike Ditka. Fascinating artifact. (Bad language, but thankfully no Mini Ditka revealed.) [Kap's Korner, via]...
Gilbert Arenas Suspended Indefinitely For Horsing Around With Guns In Locker Room
"Although it is clear that the actions of Mr. Arenas will ultimately result in a substantial suspension, and perhaps worse, his ongoing conduct has led me to conclude that he is not currently fit to take the court..."[Reuters]...
The Original Sports Guy, Now Blogging
Charles P. Pierce — author, Deadspin's chief book critic, and America's best sportswriter (no matter how many pins Bill Simmons sticks in his voodoo doll) — now has a blog. Read it immediately. [Boston.com]...
BBWAA Spits In Alomar's Face, Elects Andre Dawson
The Hawk and his sweet-ass theme song are in the Hall of Fame. Greatest second baseman of the last 30 years? Never heard of him. [MSF/MLB]...
Man And The Machine: My Terrifying Semester With Bitter, Brilliant George Michael
George Michael, father of the kitschy yet influential George Michael Sports Machine, a man with a fondness for squirrel videos and Chris Berman alike, died on Christmas Eve. One of his former interns, Alan Siegel, remembers his old boss....
Charles Rogers Just Can't Quit Drinking Himself To Sleep
Former Detroit/MSU receiver Charles Rogers was arrested again, this time for falling asleep in a Mexican restaurant at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Maybe he has narcolepsy. (Caused by too much alcohol.)...
Alabama Fans Threaten Weatherman, God Over Snowstorm
Tomorrow night's forecast for Birmingham, Alabama, calls for freezing temperatures and snow, possibly mixed with rain. It's a Southern TV meteorologist's wet dream. Which is why everyone is preemptively pissed at them for interrupting the BCS Championship with storm updates....
Canada (Finally) Becomes More Skeptical About Pat Burns' Tiger Woods Tale
"According to deadspin.com, which monitors Web hoaxes(Yes!), rumours peddled by former NHL coach Pat Burns to a Montreal radio station came from a number of circulating e-mails.."[Winnipeg Sun] Earlier: [Deadspin]...
Wilt Chamberlain's Legendary Bedroom Body Count Bested By Fidel Castro
Yes. Fidel Castro has, according to whatever silly math a Cuban official named "Ramon" used, bedded approximately 35,000 women making Wilt look downright provincial. [The Daily Beast]...
Landon Donovan Wants You To Win The Mexican Lottery
I'm pretty sure this commercial is racist, but I'm not certain who should actually be offended. Landon Donovan's Spanish teacher would be a good place to start. [SportsRubbish]...
Last Night's Winner: Birds
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like our fine feathered friends (real and symbolic) that will get paid lots of money to play baseball and also not be murdered by them....