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2009 SHOTY Nominee: Lenny Dykstra
We continue our week-plus look at this year's Sportshuman Of The Year nominees with the athletic embodiment of our financial crisis: Lenny Dykstra. Handsome devil, and charming too....

O.J. Simpson Photographed With His Nordberg Hanging Out
From the brave people who brought you nude Joe Dimaggio comes...nude O.J. Simpson. Note: this photo was taken by Harry Benson and not stolen from Grady Sizemore's girlfriend's computer. [The Daily Beast]...

Rachel Uchitel Would Like To Tell The Truth About Tiger...At Some Point
A 24-hour Tiger roundup...Rachel Uchitel seemed determined to wrest the tabloid top spot back away from Tiger's other playthings, but she changed her mind about a lawyer-aided press conference due to "unforeseen circumstances." Plus, the latest in Tiger prenuptial news....

David Stern's Nightmare Is Now Available For Purchase
Tim Donaghy's book, Personal Foul, is out and can be bought here. The New York Times and the Philadelphia Daily News weigh in. We'll have more on this soon, and I'd wager the NBA will, too. [CreateSpace]...

Last Night's Winner: Losers
In sports, everyone is a winner—some people just win better than others. Like the 1988-89 Miami Heat and the 1998-99 Clippers, who won last night because the New Jersey Nets lost....

Is The Big Ten The Best Hoops Conference?
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....

Pau And Placido Make Beautiful Music Together
SoCal's newest 'It' Couple are Lakers Center Pau Gasol and opera legend Plácido Domingo. They've become fast friends because...it's L.A., who the f**k knows?...

Blame Canada, Says The <em>Times</em>
The strong Canadian dollar is buoying Canadian NHL teams at the expense of American ones, while the Bills' "home game" in Toronto is decimating Buffalo businesses. It's time we use rendition to get Chris Bosh. [NY Times / NY Times]...

Even Inanimate Objects Think It's Time For Bowden To Call It A Career
What's that word behind Christian Ponder at Bobby Bowden's retirement press conference? Random folds in the curtain...or a message from God? [Via]...

A Nets Liveblog, Because I Hate Myself
On the brink of history, the 0-17 Nets take on the Mavericks. Check in regularly for updates on the game, and my eroding sanity....

Beware The Cock-Loitering Cheetah Backlash And A Parnevik Scorned
There's a little story in the New York Observer today to which I contributed numerous quotes of utter nonsense which has made many people cringedue to the the author's supposed misguided misogyny....

Another Eulogy For <em>The National</em>
Bud Shaw has a nice reminiscence of his time at The National, the short-lived sports daily over which media people of a certain age get understandably wistful, at least when they're not getting wistful over Spy. [Mental Floss]...

Rick Reilly® Gives Himself Another Tongue-Bath
In 2007, Reilly® mailed in a Sports Illustrated column in which he counted off everything he loves about sports. Sharp-eyed readers will find certain similarities with today's mailed-in ESPN column, in which Reilly counts off everything he loves about sports....

Jerry Rice Will Just Talk To Any Damn Magazine That Calls Him
The most incredible magazine interview ever granted by Jerry Rice to a dentistry and oral hygiene publication. Here's a sample: "There wasn't a lot of focus on protecting your teeth in high school." /socksknockedthefuckoff! [Dear Doctor]...

It Appears 90% Of The Female Population Has Slept With Tiger Woods
Another lady gets paid a hefty sum to talk about sleeping with Tiger. Somebody else who's getting paid handsomely? Elin Nordegren, who is apparently on some kind of "wife salary" paid by Tiger Woods, Inc....

Ron Artest And Alcohol At Halftime: Mix Accordingly
He tells the Sporting News: "I used to drink Hennessy … at halftime. I (kept it) in my locker. I'd just walk to the liquor store (near the stadium) and get it." [Sporting News]...

Brian Kelly Will Coach The Fighting Irish, According To Writing Irish
In the most Irish piece of breaking news ever, a man named Sean O'Shea at something called IrishCentral.com is reporting that Cincinnati's Brian Kelly will indeed be the new coach of Notre Dame. [IrishCentral.com]...

Elin Gives Jaimee Grubbs The Janice Rossi Treatment
TMZ says Tiger's wife called the "Tool Academy" star and left this message: "You know who this is because you're fucking my husband." 2-R! Rossi! Get your own goddamn man! [TMZ]...

2009 SHOTY Nominee: Erin Andrews
Yes, it is that time of year. (A little late, actually.) We're doing the unveiling of the nominees a little different this year, so pay attention....
