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Media Approval Ratings: Bill Raftery
We think it's kind of amazing that ESPN has Bill Raftery working with Jay Bilas this week at the Big East tournament. That's not because we don't like either of them; far from it. It's just that Bilas, as a game broadcaster, seems to be doing a Bill Raftery impersonation. Which is fine, of course....
ESPN And Salisbury: The Unkindest Cut Of All
You might have thought the actual firing of Sean Salisbury would be the last shot ESPN could fire across his bow. But no, they've gutted him with the final insult: They're bringing back "Battlebots."...
ESPN's Featured Comment Of The Day
ESPN scoured its message boards this morning to find its cleverest, boldest, most enlightening comment, and chose this one above all others ......
Even The Losers Get Unlucky Sometimes
The NHL Closer is written by Greg Wyshynski, of FanHouse and The Fourth Period. He is also the author of Glow Pucks And 10-Cent Beer....
The NBA Closer...of Doom!
The NBA Closer is written by Doctor Victor Von Doom, the monarch of Latveria and sworn enemy of the Fantastic Four. When he isn't filling his armor with unstoppable devices of mayhem and receiving physical gratification from his endless army of robot duplicates, Doom can be found plotting his conque...
Deadspin Confessions: We At STF Had Access
The College Basketball Closer is written by the gang at Storming the Floor....
Billy Crystal Signs With Yankees; Red Sox Counter With Wilford Brimley
If I were a Yankees' fan, I'd be really worried right now. Their season is beginning to shape up like a failing TV sitcom; the kind in which they try to bolster sagging ratings by bringing in celebrities for guest appearances. With that in mind, please welcome Billy Crystal, who will play in a sprin...
Felix Pie's Minor Surgery, No Big Deal, Nothing To See Here
The sad saga of Felix Pie took a new twist yesterday, and we're sorry we just used that punnish metaphor and actually have doubled over in our chair and are fighting off dry heaves....
About Last Night
What you missed while in jail ... • NBA: Take your time coming back, Yao. Rockets win 19th straight. • College basketball: Gonzaga losing to San Diego in the WCC final? Inconceivable! • NFL: Titans raid Colts, take OG Jake Scott. Peyton stocks up on aspirin....
Tennis At MSG, Anyone?
With baseball just a few weeks away, Selection Sunday just around the corner and the madness that is the NBA Western Conference, what better time to check in with ... tennis!...
To Watch Tonight
What to watch after fooling soccer players into thinking you starred in Ghost Rider ... • Arena Football League: Los Angeles at Arizona (11 p.m., ET). The only pro football team in Los Angeles would appreciate your support. [ESPN2] • College men's basketball: Colonial Athletic Association championsh...
Please Do Not Get Smudges On The Yankees' Uniforms; They Have To Last All Season
Yankees' manager Joe Girardi disagrees, however. And Don Zimmer disagrees with the disagreement....
Want To Win A Conference Tourney? Know Your Foe
Each day this week, Storming The Floor will be previewing that night's important games. Enjoy....
Cheer, Cheer For Old William And Mary
Anyone who remembers George Mason's amazing run to the Final Four a couple of years ago might find it difficult to cheer against them, but if there's ever a time to, tonight's the night. Because at 7 p.m., their opponent in the CAA Championship Game is William & Mary. And that's amazing....
So To Recap: He Hates Tennessee
When asked why he hates the Tennessee Volunteers, this Alabama fan does not hold back. I'm not sure what my favorite line is here; there are so many great ones....
Kids Probably Need To Learn The Truth Eventually
Nothing says sports like a bunch of crying children with their hopes and dreams ruthless dashed by ruthless capitalism. So, let's go to it, shall we?...
To Kinsale With Love
David Hirshey writes regularly for Deadspin about soccer...
Mark Cuban Dislikes Bloggers Who Aren't Him
We know. You're like us. You've always wished professional sports owners could be more like Mark Cuban. He's cool! He's like a real fan! He has a blog! He's not afraid to pick a nonsensical fight with Midwesterners! But, alas, we should perhaps not be too surprised: He's as bad as the rest of them....