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Last Night's Winner: Buster Posey's Seasoning
Posey happened all over the place yesterday—4-for-5 and a play at home that was something like full-contact jai alai—and it reminded us that once, before the media began handing out Fields Medals and MacArthur Grants, Brian Sabean was an idiot....
Here's Some Adorable Children Doing Adorable Things
I love (and regularly wager on) Mites on Ice, when they let a bunch of kids play hockey during intermissions. But these little tykes at Tuesday's Capitals game set a new standard for awwww with their team goal celebration....
How I Celebrated LeBron James's "Hater Day" on Twitter
With King James retweeting the racist messages he received on Twitter, Scott Raab breaks down the passion play that continues to surround one of the NBA's premiere players....
Sports Radio Show Caller Says Funny Thing To Les Miles, Is Cut Off Immediately (UPDATE)
Les Miles was on the radio and a caller got past the screeners to alert Les that it was he—the caller—who had taken the nude photos of him—Les Miles—Jordan Jefferson has been using as leverage for playing time....
Deanna Favre's Media Tour Was A Little Repetitious This Morning
The Land Baroness appeared on Good Morning America and Fox and Friends this morning to plug a book she wrote with her pastor, but she had to respond to those allegations we've been hearing so much about. Video inside....
The Time Is Now To Rise And Set Fire To James Dolan: Gus Johnson Out At MSG
Gus Johnson is leaving MSG and will be getting future buckets with CBS and Showtime exclusively . Unlike the Knicks, college basketball, boxing, and the NFL are exciting things. [Fish Bowl]...
What If Potential Concussion Victims Don't Want The NFL To Crack Down?
All along we've assumed that skill players would welcome punishment for helmet-to-helmet hits, decreasing their risk of brain trauma. But what if we were wrong? Reggie Bush, of all people, makes the case that a concussion is preferable to the alternative....
Sad Pistons Can't Even Put Together A Real Cheering Section
How bad are things in the Motor City if the Pistons can only get 11 people to show up to tryout for their new cheering section that's giving away free tickets? Somehow this is Tracy McGrady's fault. [The Detroit News]...
Bleacher Report Editors Demand Bleacher Report Writers Be Less Retarded
If you are one of those unlucky sports fans who has to slog through Bleacher Report's Google-raping SEO "stories" when you do a general news search for a topic about an athlete, team, or topseventeensidelinereportersthechileancoalminersshouldhavesexwith, this is great news....
Gareth Bale Can Still Beat Inter Milan On The Aggregate
Elderly midfielder Javier Zanetti became the oldest goalscorer in Champions League history when he opened proceedings after just two minutes, and Spurs found themselves 3-0 down within a quarter of an hour after keeper Gomes was sent off for bringing down Jonathan Biabany....
How San Francisco: Grandma Loves Baseball Team, BDSM
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 internets to bring you everything you need to know to start your day....
Deanna Favre Speaks: "I'm Handling This Through Faith"
Brett Favre's wife, promoting her new book on Good Morning America, finally addressed all that unpleasantness with her husband's penis: "Faith has gotten me through many difficult struggles [and] will get me through this one."...
The University Of Nebraska Is Now Auctioning Off Game-Worn Jerseys For Profit
The Cornhuskers' official online auction website has about 158 jerseys up for bidding, all from their October 16 loss to Texas. Opening bids start at $250. I wonder how Georgia's A.J. Green feels about this....
Minnesota Wild Fan Warns Rick Rypien That He, Too, Is Going To Lawyer Up
James Engquist, the 28-year-old who was "grabbed" by Canucks forward Rick Rypien last night, told the Star Tribune that he is "seeking legal representation" because he was "assaulted, that's just the bottom line." What a day for lawyering up!...
Your "Hey, A Fourth Starter!" Phillies-Giants Open Thread
We feel a little gypped, with Philly starting Joe Blanton and San Fran going with some random bum(garner). But they're telling me it'll actually count. Oh well. Talk amongst yourselves. (photo via The700Level)...
Ever Wonder What It's Like When The Police Get You Stoned And Make You Drive Around?
But, you know, without living in some crazy, entrapment-filled police state? I hadn't either, but thankfully LA Times columnist Steve Lopez got to smoke some dank shit from some CHiPs—ha, chips—officers and then drive around for his and our amusement....
Something Lawsuity May Be Afoot Down Austin Way
U of Texas associate athletics director for football operations Cleve Bryant has gone on administrative leave. Perhaps coincidentally, a former female employee of the athletics department has hired Gloria Allred. That's not fishy at all. [How To Have Sex In Texas]...
At Least One Yankee Fan Saw Some Action: This Old Guy Groping His Ladyfriend
The email came in: "You have any interest in photos of an old man who had his hand down a lady-friend's shirt, cupping, rubbing her breast for close to 2 hours while watching the Yankees game last night?" I would say so....
People Who DVR Sports Are Just The Worst Kind Of People
The Wall Street Journal has the tale of one writer who refuses to learn anything about his Giants' playoff games until he can get home and watch his recordings. I hate this man. Won't you hate him too?...
James Harrison Threatens To Quit Football If He Can't Continue Hurting People
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: Steelers linebacker James Harrison....